Singletracks Mountain Bike Podcast

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and I share (almost) everything you need to know about mountain bike brakes. We start by talking about the history of mountain bike brakes then discuss braking techniques, pad selection, maintenance tips, and a whole lot more. For more information, be sure to check out these articles: How to Brake Your Mountain Bike How to Choose the Best Mountain Bike Brakes --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and Jeff talk about their favorite winter mountain biking destinations, including some unconventional destinations you might not have considered before. Also, be sure to check out the following articles mentioned in this episode for additional information. The 9 Best Winter Mountain Biking Destinations in the Southwest The Northerner’s Guide to Southern Singletrack The 13 Best Spring Break Mountain Bike Destinations --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and I talk about some of the most memorable trails and destinations we explored in 2016. If you want photos or more info about any of the destinations or trails we talk about in the show, be sure to check out the following articles. The Pyrenees Are Massively Underrated as an MTB Destination Exploring Wine Country – Santa Rosa, California East Coast Isolation: Mountain Biking in West Virginia “Pisgah Y’all!” Marin Mountain Bikers Get Snob-Checked in Appalachia Mountaintown Creek Trail: My New Favorite Trail in Georgia 15 Valuable Lessons I Learned on My First Bikepacking Trip --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we talk with Kate and Andrew Gates from Mulberry Gap about what it’s like to run a mountain bike getaway. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and I discuss our favorite bikes from 2016 and talk about the bikes we really want to test in 2017. We also talk about some of our favorite gear items in 2016, in case you need a last minute gift idea for yourself. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

In this illuminating episode of the Singletracks podcast, we talk about mountain bike lights, briefly touching on the history of bike lights before diving into the key things every mountain biker needs to know about lighting up the trail. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

In this episode, Aaron and I talk about how GPS works and what that means for mountain bikers who use GPS devices for training and trail navigation. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

It seems many of the latest mountain bike innovations are being pitched as good for consumers because they add stiffness (see Boost 148, 35mm handlebars, wider rims, etc.) So why is stiffness important to mountain bikers, and aren’t bikes stiff enough already? We attempt to uncover the truth. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

In this episode we talk with Maxxis bike marketing specialist Bobby Brown about plus size mountain bike tires and wheels. After discussing the pros and cons of plus-size tires, we talk about the best applications, what’s happening to 29+, and why 27.5+ bikes seem to be sweeping the market.

Aaron and I discuss the history of waterproof gear, from animal skins to Gore-Tex and everything in between. We also talk about what it means for a material to be waterproof yet breathable, and how waterproof gear can help mountain bikers. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks