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Save up to 51% on these July MTB and gear deals
All prices and availability are subject to change. This week’s deals roundup has something for every rider, from complete bikes to essential components, accessories, and wearables. The standout deal has to be the Pivot Shadowcat at a massive $2,600 off, bringing this capable trail bike down to just $3,999 with Fox suspension and quality components.…
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Why Squamish wants visiting mountain bikers to help pay for trails
Photo: OneUp Even without filtering out lift-access bike parks like Whistler, AI software still puts Squamish, BC, as a top “mountain bike destination” in the world – fifth on the list, to be exact. Trails like Half Nelson, Full Nelson, and In-N-Out Burger are often featured on popular brands’ and professional riders’ social media channels.…
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This freestanding truck bed rack claims to protect your carbon frame better than traditional mounts
Photos: Bikestow In European countries, cargo vans are much more predominant than pickup trucks. Tailgate pads are scarce, and racks that make van transport easier are a popular choice. This is where Bikestow enters the picture. The brand is known in the UK for its in-van bike racks, which allow multiple bikes to be transported…
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Do you have an anti-theft tracking device on your bike(s)?
File photo: Matt Miller Apple AirTags offer a convenient way to track important items like lost luggage or a pet. And they’re also a good form of insurance in the case of a stolen bike. The key is to find a good spot to hide the AirTag on the bike or to add similar functionality…
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I swore off Gu Energy Gels for years. One new flavor brought me back.
GU did not sponsor this review, though, to be honest, I wish they did. Singletracks could use the ad dollars! It’s been more than ten years since I last choked down an energy gel on a ride. Just the thought of downing the surupy goo, with its cloyingly sweet taste, was enough to trigger a…
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Hawaii outlaws e-bike wheelies on streets, bans e-motos from public areas
File photo: Jeff Barber Hawaii Governor Josh Green has just signed a bill into law that severely restricts the use and sale of electric motorcycles. The law seeks to clarify the differences between e-bikes and e-motos, and introduces some new restrictions on e-bike use. E-bikes, redefined Though e-bike classifications have been in place at the…
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97% of bikes are made overseas. The U.S. Bicycle Production and Assembly Act seeks to change that.
Photos: Matt Miller In 1997, 75% of the bicycles we rode here in the United States were produced domestically. Fast-forward 30 years to today, and that number has dropped to less than 3%. Now, PeopleForBikes hopes to change that with the America Builds Bikes initiative. The program backs the bipartisan U.S. Bicycle Production and Assembly…
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The trails got smoother and the bikes got burlier. Something has to give.
File photo: Leah Barber Any opinions expressed in this article belong to the author alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Singletracks.com. Spend a morning at almost any purpose-built trail network in North America and you’ll notice two things. The trails are sculpted, drained, bermed, and buffed to a standard that would have…
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A bikepacking adventure to the edge of the universe
All photography by Eric Arce @pedalhomie This was a short bikepacking trip. Just over 57 miles total, with an overnight stop in the middle. And we didn’t even camp. Doesn’t sound like much of an adventure, does it? But it was. So much of one that trying to fit it into one article feels…redundant. Here’s…
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The Rut Rack is a hitch rack for hauling bikes with zero straps or moving parts
Drawings: USPTO filings. A recently published patent application proposes a unique no-touch back rack design, with zero moving parts. The utility patent — filed by Wayne Lockwood on June 4, 2025 — is currently under examination by the US Patent and Trademark Office. Singletracks reached out to Lockwood and learned that he’s been prototyping the…