
Singletracks Mountain Bike Podcast
Podcast host Jeff Barber, Editor-in-Chief at Singletracks.com, aims to inform and inspire with topics and interviews from the mountain bike world. Since 2015, we have been sharing weekly stories from under the helmets of the most inspiring and influential mountain bikers.
Join us as we learn from top athletes, product designers, trail builders, coaches, mechanics, artists, and leaders in the mountain biking community.
Latest episodes

May 1, 2017 • 46min
Sea Otter 2017 Highlights, Trends, and Surprises
Aaron and I talk about the highlights from this year’s Sea Otter Classic. We’ll also discuss the trends, surprises, and new product announcements we learned about at the show.
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Apr 24, 2017 • 27min
What Mountain Biking Can Teach Us About Life
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Greg and I talk about the things mountain biking can teach all of us about life. For most of us, mountain biking may not be life, but it is great training for it.
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Apr 17, 2017 • 35min
Our Favorite Mountain Bike Rides in Colorado
For many, the mountain biking in Colorado represents the pinnacle of trail perfection. But it’s a big state with a lot for mountain bikers to choose from, so here are our recommendations for various types of rides, including bike parks, backcountry epics, easily accessible trails, and desert rides. We’ll also share our favorite basecamp locations in Colorado.
For more information about mountain biking in Colorado, check out these resources.
* Riding Colorado Springs, Part 1
* A 4-Day Tour of Crested Butte Singletrack
* Mountain Biking Salida
* Fat Biking Durango
* Is Eagle, CO the Next Fruita?
* The Perfect Colorado Singletrack Road Trip
* Bikepacking the Colorado Trail
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Apr 10, 2017 • 56min
Pretty Much Everything You Need to Know About MTB Drivetrains
Gear up, because we’re about to cover a lot of ground. In this episode, we talk about 1X vs. 2X configurations, gearing, and performance. Not only that, we talk about electronic shifting, oval chainrings, belt-driven drivetrains, and internally geared setups.
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Apr 7, 2017 • 12min
Outerbike 2017
In this special episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron and Greg share their experiences at Outerbike in Moab last week.
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Apr 3, 2017 • 35min
How Mountain Bike Tourism Works
In this episode we talk about how mountain bike tourism works and discuss the reasons why many communities are rolling out the red carpet for riders. For further information and data, be sure to look over our mountain bike tourism infographic.
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Mar 27, 2017 • 36min
(Almost) Everything You Should Know About Mountain Bike Shoes
Aaron and I discuss mountain bike shoes and share tips for finding the best shoe. We also give a few specific shoe recommendations.
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Mar 20, 2017 • 31min
Aaron’s 340-mile Florida Bikepacking Adventure
Aaron talks about his 340-mile Florida bikepacking adventure, also known as the Huracan 300. For photos and more details from Aaron’s trip, be sure to check out the following articles:
One Hell of a Ride: Bikepacking the Huracan 300
How Do You Pack for an Epic 340-mile Bikepacking Route?
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Mar 13, 2017 • 30min
(Nearly) Everything You Need to Know About Mountain Bike Helmets
Today we talk about mountain bike helmets: the history of helmets in cycling, how helmets are constructed, and what mountain bikers should look for when purchasing a new helmet.
For additional information, be sure to check out these resources:
How to choose the best mountain bike helmet
Mountain bike helmet reviews
--Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

Mar 6, 2017 • 33min
29 Trails in 29 Days, Part II
This is part two of a two-part podcast about my 29 Trails in 29 Days challenge.
Be sure to check out photos from the 29 Trails in 29 Days challenge too.
--Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks