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The Osprey Raptor has long been regarded as one of the best hydration packs on the market. Singletracks has reviewed many Osprey packs over the years, including previous versions of the Raptor, and there have been some significant changes over time. The latest Raptor looks completely different from the 2020 version that Michael Welch last…

A class-action lawsuit was filed against Specialized in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California yesterday, alleging that the bike company owes customers refunds of tariff-related surcharges. The suit seeks total damages in excess of $5 million. Specialized implemented tariff-related surcharges in 2025 In 2025, Specialized announced a surcharge on bicycle…

The Lunch Loops in Grand Junction, CO, is one of the most iconic trail systems on the Western Slope. Renowned for its rugged, technical trails, the expansive network also boasts a large trailhead area at the base of the ridge. That trailhead saw 227,000 visitors last year, proving that it’s an important hub for locals…

Photo: Ale Di Lullo For regular Singletracks readers, Travis Reill needs no introduction. Travis has been contributing to Singletracks as a freelance writer since early 2023, and this month, he joins Singletracks full-time as a staff writer. Travis lives in Bend, Oregon, home to hundreds of miles of incredible trails stretching into the foothills of…

All photos courtesy of Hustok Engineering For a long time now, “Big Brake” has dominated the mountain bike industry. This is, of course, SRAM and Shimano, as it were. These two lead the way in OE spec, although alternatives such as TRP and Magura deserve a mention. And with good reason. We’ve tracked riders’ brake…

Photos provided by Scott unless otherwise noted. The Scott Spark is the mountain bike that Nino Schurter rode to countless World Cup wins, and today it’s getting a major update with new ride dynamics and some frame design features we haven’t seen before. The Scott Spark RC keeps its protected (and hidden) shock design The…

This week, Garmin introduced a new integration with select Bosch systems that promises to make ride data collected on e-bike rides more accurate. The Kansas-based GPS company also rolled out improved gear tracking for bikes and components on select devices. Bosch e-bike integration makes smart use of power and battery data As any e-bike rider…

All photos courtesy Breckenridge Open Space. Aspen Alley is one of the most popular multi-use trails in all of Breckenridge, Colorado. The nearly 1.5-mile trail gets its name from the incredible aspen grove it passes through. Hikers, runners, and mountain bikers all share the trail, with conflict constantly growing between the user groups, especially in…

When I first started testing bikepacking bags over a decade ago, I found it impossible to run a seat bag on a full-suspension mountain bike. I’m 5’7″ tall, and there simply wasn’t enough space to run a bag without it rubbing on the rear tire. Obviously, I wasn’t the only person to suffer from that…

All photos courtesy of CIMBA Ponderosa State Park covers about 1,500 acres of a forested peninsula jutting out into the waters of Payette Lake. With the neighboring resort town of McCall boasting year-round recreation, Ponderosa State Park has become one of the most popular state parks in all of Idaho. But growing popularity has led…