Matt Miller

Golden, Morrison

Technical Writer at Federal Aviation Administration

Journalist and writer. Managing editor at Singletracks. USMC vet.

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Articles

Why mountain biking didn’t prepare me for running - but still saved me when everything started to hurt

1 week ago | singletracks.com | Matt Miller

Photo: Hannah MorvayHowever flawed my beliefs about fitness may be, I believe the ability to run even a short distance is a hallmark of being fit. I want to delay my loss of that as long as possible, even if it’s at a slow pace. I believe the same about doing a pushup, a pullup, squats, and basic rotational and core exercises, also known as the basic movement patterns of the body. We can push and pull with our upper body, we can push and pull with our legs, and we can twist at our pelvis.
Please don't mountain bike in the rain... Without these waterproof pants

2 months ago | singletracks.com | Jeff Barber |Matt Miller |Jamieelee Palma

Don’t ride wet trails. That’s good general advice, but that’s not to say we’ll never ride in the rain. Maybe you live in a wet location like the Pacific Northwest or the UK, and some of your trails are designed for wet-weather riding. Or maybe you’re sending private trails at a bike park like Windrock. Maybe you’re out on a big ride and a storm pops up. In any of these situations, a quality pair of waterproof bike pants is a nice item to have.
The Cannondale Habit suits just about anyone looking for a great trail bike [Review]

Sep 10, 2024 | singletracks.com | Matt Miller

Bikes like the Cannondale Habit remind me of how enjoyable a dead simple trail bike can be. Cannondale released this version in the spring of 2023. It's got everything that makes it a modern mountain bike: Good geometry and suspension design and SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) compatibility, and nothing to distract it away from what it is: a great all-around trail bike. No flip-chips or storage boxes - nothing like that. Core and enthusiast mountain bikers know the Cannondale name.
A long-time renegade trail system in Colorado gets a big expansion as it goes mainstream

Aug 25, 2024 | singletracks.com | Matt Miller

The town of Idaho Springs, CO, has long been caught in between bigger destinations. The city sits roughly halfway between the Denver metro area and the dozen or so ski resorts an hour west. Naturally, its location positions it as a great pit stop for coffee on the way to the slopes or for pizza and a beer on the way back down.
Support and traction in any situation

Aug 1, 2024 | singletracks.com | Matt Miller

While MRP has been around for a long time and is a small mainstay brand in the bike industry, their history is still probably richer for their chain guides where they carved out a strong market. Understandably, when it comes to suspension products, like the MRP Ribbon LT coil fork I tested, this is a much bigger task up against companies like Fox and RockShox, for the same reason, smaller companies find it difficult to compete with SRAM and Shimano in the drivetrain space.
TRP EVO 12 mechanical drivetrain brings competition to SRAM, Shimano [Review]

Jul 22, 2024 | singletracks.com | Matt Miller

In the mountain bike tech world, there is nothing as exciting as the birth of a new drivetrain, and for good reason. They're also predictably divisive. It's a little funny if you look back at the comment sections of old releases, like SRAM's 12-speed Eagle release in 2016.
Smith Payroll Half-Shell Helmet is Made for Enduro, E-Bikes [Review]

Apr 5, 2024 | singletracks.com | Matt Miller

For those who are into winter sports, cycling, and even beyond, Smith doesn't need an introduction. They offer some of the best helmets and eyewear on the market and are some of the most commonly used. While their biking lineup covers essentially everything from road and gravel with the Trace, to downhill with the Mainline, and just about every kind of trail helmet in between, there was one area of opportunity they were missing: an enduro, or e-bike rated half-shell.
Can Mountain Biking in Japan Reach the Heights of the Country's Ski Tourism?

Mar 31, 2024 | singletracks.com | Matt Miller

This isn't a truly universal statement, but it is common that in most places around the globe known for great skiing in the winter, there is a mountain bike trail counterpart in the summer. Think of Whistler, the Rocky Mountains, Tahoe, the French, Swiss and Italian Alps, and so many other places. And then there is Japan, the off-the-beaten path ski destination where Westerners flock. Winter trips usually mean airy, hip-deep powder through sparse trees, and buckets of ramen noodles for aprés.
Fizik Vento Ferox Carbon Bike Shoe Review

Mar 29, 2024 | singletracks.com | Matt Miller

When it comes down to it, there are really no appreciable differences between cross-country MTB, gravel, or cyclocross shoes. They all need to accomplish the same tasks: be lighter than most other bike shoes, be stiff, have some spikes and lugs on the sole, and be relatively comfortable. That's why I appreciate that the brand claims the new Ferox Carbon PNS X Fizik shoe is not just a one-trick pony, and that it's for XC, CX, and GRV.
The 2024 Rocky Mountain Instinct Adds Frame Storage, Adjustability, and Aggressive Geo [Review]

Mar 5, 2024 | singletracks.com | Matt Miller

It doesn’t feel like a lot of time has passed since Rocky Mountain released the last Instinct trail bike in the spring of 2021–almost exactly three years ago. But three years is a lot of time when it comes to technology in the bike industry and Rocky’s latest full-suspension trail bike implements all of those changes. We’ll start with what hasn’t changed on the new Instinct. The bike is still the brand’s go-to, all-around trail bike with 140mm of travel in the rear and a 150mm fork.