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Raleigh Tokul 4130 Long Term Review
Raleigh Bikes and the Tokul 4130 Founded way back in 1885 and having survived countless changes in the market, boom and bust cycles, and shifts in consumer preferences, Raleigh is one of the most venerable names in the bicycle industry. While Raleigh has enjoyed occasional success at the upper end of the product line, these days …
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Watch: 2017 Fuji Rakan 27.5+/29er Review
Fuji really knocked it out of the park with the 2017 Rakan. Most importantly they have changed the frame to handle both 27.5+ and 29er wheelsets which, in my opinion, is going to be the hottest trend of 2017 (and I love it!). Fuji specced the Rakan 3.1 with excellent components. This rig is sporting a …
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If You Think Mountain Bikes Are Expensive, Try Building One from Scratch
Editor’s Note: Roger Phillips bought his first mountain bike in 1989 in Kodiak, Alaska, and the sport has changed drastically over the intervening years. While Roger is a regular contributor to Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in this article are his alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Singletracks.com. Modern mountain bikes are epic feats of engineering …
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Opinion: A Fat Bike Is the Best One-Bike Quiver on a Budget
Editor’s Note: When looking to get more serious about mountain biking, Aaron chose to buy a fat bike as his one-quiver bike–and the decision has been working out great for him! While Aaron Couch is a regular contributor to Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in this article are his alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Singletracks.com. You’re …
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14 Advanced Tips for Dressing for Cold Weather Rides
You know the basics of dressing for cold weather rides, which boils down to wearing layers and avoiding cotton. But here are some tried and true tips I’ve learned after several seasons of winter fat biking. Mostly I’m referring to riding in sub-freezing weather and dry conditions. Riding in the rain is another matter, which …
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