‘You just need to commit.’ I know Binnsy’s right but there are far better riders than I going face first…
2018
Review: Crank Brothers reinvents the wheelset with Synthesis
Oh look, another expensive carbon fibre wheel review! But before you roll your eyes and click the ‘back’ button, allow…
The Trillion Shug Becomes The Shand Shug And Shand Cycles First Hardcore Hardtail
Are you looking at the ‘new’ Shand Shug and thinking to yourself “Huh, I’m sure I’ve seen this before” well…
New Ibis DV9: A carbon hardtail you can pay for with your summer job?
Ibis has just announced the launch of its new carbon hardtail, the DV9. Following the current trend for XC-but-slacker (which…
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It started with Kevin the Pirate, starting a small cosmetics company in his kitchen. He is a real pirate, sails…
Intense Tazer Relaunched! But As A Full Suspension Enduro e-MTB
After months of being teased with Instagram posts by Mr. Steber, today Intense has officially released details of its brand…
4 Retro Dream Bikes Spotted This Weekend – Which Would You Own?
The 2018 Cycle Show wasn’t all just about seeing the 2019 range of Whyte full-suspension bikes, or super expensive carbon XC…
Meet The £12,799 Mondraker F-Podium Carbon RR SL
Possibly one of the most head-turning bikes of the 2018 Cycle Show was this, the Mondraker F-Podium Carbon RR SL…
Review: Commencal Meta Trail V4.2 Race 650B: Fun and confidence inspiring
When the bike first arrived, aside from being blown away with just how damn good the bare aluminium with orange…
Interview: Dan Jarvis – it doesn’t take much to sell women’s racing, they’re the ones serving up the drama
Dan Jarvis has been involved in promoting women’s mountain biking for many years, first through his university club in Brighton,…
The Cotic Soda – Flagship Titanium Hardtail – Returns! Longshot, but Limited
New Cotic Soda They’re like buses, eh? New bikes… You turn your back for a minute and a load have…
Review: Cotic FlareMAX. Is Longshot Geometry a step too far or a step in the right direction?
The Cotic FlareMAX 29in/27.5+ was first introduced by the Peak-district based purveyors of made out of metal bicycles, in 2016.…
2019 Whyte S120 and G170 C Works 29er First Look
More hot new bike news from the Cycle Show and more from the Whyte stand with a first look at…
2019 Whyte T130 – Now with 140mm travel! First Look
Along with the incredible looking Whyte T120 kid’s bike, Whyte also has a few more very exciting full-suspension bikes on…
Are these the most expensive glasses we’ve ever had? Fresh Goods Friday 415
FGF this week started off with just 2 products, but the last minute haul at the 2018 Cycle Show has…
Cycle Show 2018: Whyte T120 A Proper Kids Full-Susser First Look
We saw lots of nice new bikes over on the Whyte Bikes stand at the 2018 Cycle Show yesterday including…
Cycle Show 2018 – Stanton Switchback FS First Look
We’ve only just arrived at the NEC for the 2018 Cycle Show but already we’re seeing some very lovely stuff.…
Feeling Flat? 12 Tubeless Repairs that nearly all work
Back in the not so dim and distant past, when it came to repairing punctures, life was pretty simple. Pull…
WTF: Just what we all need – zip on tyres?
Amazing things have been achieved since the invention of the zipper in 1909 or thereabouts. We can now get dressed…
Review: Want to run non-Boost wheels in your Boost frame/fork? VeloSolo has you covered
Remember when you could walk into a bike shop and buy a mountain bike wheel, any wheel, and then put…
Sick Bicycles Ceases Titanium Production
Makers of titanium madness, rad T-shirts, and self proclaimed industry shakers and agitators Sick Bicycles has just announced that it…
Danny MacAskill and Claudio Caluori Take Fans On An Epic Adventure Around Graubünden
Superstars Danny MacAskill and Claudio Caluori take a group of fans for an epic ride on the trails around Graubünden,…
8 Top US Metal Acts From Interbike 2018
Rather than making the long trip to the sunshine of Reno, Nevada, for this year’s Interbike trade show, we stayed…
Review: Stan’s Podium SRD Wheelset Weighs Less Than 1300g
I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve read somewhere or been told by fellow bike riders that the…
Interbike 2018 – Any Better Than Before?
Interbike has fallen off our Singletrack Towers calendar of late, as the lack of new product, declining attendance and cost…
Mountain Biking – the untold British story – Watch in full here
Watch the full length feature documentary Mountain Biking, the untold British story in full right here.
2019 Mondraker Chrono Carbon Announced With 1,150g frame
If you’re a privateer XC racer looking for an ultra-lightweight race-bred ride for next season then cast your eyes over…
2019 Pace RC627 Pushes The Geometry Envelope With Huge Updates!
Details of 2019 bikes are pouring in thick and fast with most brands upping reach numbers while dropping standover height,…
NEW! Reusable Singletrack coffee cups here to save the planet – and made of bamboo!
Coffee lovers We love coffee at Singletrack – always have done. The first tangible asset the company ever really owned…
Video Madness: A Strongman, A Chainsaw, And A Freerider
It’s easy to get bored of all the latest shredits, but sometimes something is just so bonkers you find yourself…
Fresh Goods 414 – Bamboo, BMX, Brakes, Algae, Smart Watches And Acid Brass!
I sit here listening to DJ Boring, sipping my brew from a bamboo cup and await the onslaught of Bronagh.…
Recall: Öhlins RXF Air Fork
Öhlins has issued a recall of its RXF Air Fork, and advised riders to cease using them immediately. The forks…
Orange 2019 Bikes Ridden At The Forest Of Dean
Last week saw Orange Bikes launch its 2019 range at the Forest of Dean. As opposed to some of the…
GoPro Hero 7 Range Official Announced With Lower Pricing And New Features
After weeks of leaks and speculation, GoPro has finally released official details for the new GoPro Hero 7. You’ll notice…
Review: Met Roam Helmet – Keep cool and look cool
Described as ‘an all-mountain enduro helmet’, the MET Roam is designed to combine streamlined enduro styling and goggle compatibility with…
Syntace C33i Carbon Wheelset Review. Are These Lightweight German Wheels Worth Buying?
Syntace is a German-based manufacturer of high-end alloy and carbon fibre components. It’s the same company as Liteville; a brand…
Mountain Bike Personality of The Year: The Finalists’ Reactions
Compared to 2017, the finalists for this year’s Singletrack Reader Award ‘Mountain Bike Personality of The Year’ have a lot…
GoPro Hero 7 To Launch Tomorrow? Here’s What We Know
In a note to investors on its website, GoPro has confirmed that it will be holding a product launch via…
Check It Out! Sam Hill’s Custom “Día de Muertos” Nukeproof Mega 275c
Sam Hill has continued to smash the EWS this year, not bad for a rider on flat pedals who still…
Steve Peat’s “Bikes And Beers” Tour Coming To A Venue Near You!
Mountain biking superstar, Steve Peat, has announced tour dates across the UK for his stage tour “Bikes And Beers”. The…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 120 | Last Word: The same sort of different.
Three short stories from Hannah’s recent trip to the USA that demonstrate the reach of the bike and the unspoken…
Tyke Packing – A bike packing adventure with kids: from Singletrack Issue 120
Barney has taken the – if not impossible – then wildly ill-advised step of actually taking his young kids bikepacking.…
Leeds Urban Bike Park – For all riders great and small
Whether you’re looking for a fun family day out on the bikes, a solo adventure, somewhere for skills practice, or…
Video: Watch Graham Agassiz Ride On E, Kona Remote CTRL e-Bike That Is!
Ensuring that no one forgets that they have an e-Bike too, Kona has just released this short video of the…
First Ride Review: The new generation Specialized Turbo Levo
The new Turbo Levo has been extensively redesigned, with manufacturers Specialized saying it has more in common with the Stumpjumper…
Launched: The All New Specialized Turbo Levo
Three years on from the first Levo, Specialized is back with an all new, designed from the ground up addition…
Last Chance To Subscribe – Singletrack Issue 121
The trails have finally returned to their usual state. Mudguards are essential once more, waterproofs no longer a ‘just in…
Focus Launches The New Sam. Introducing, the Focus Sam.
2019 Focus SAM Today, Focus launches its new 170mm enduro bike. It’s called the SAM (just like the old one)…
Review: Bontrager Flatline Flat Pedal Shoes
Ask any mountain biker what flat pedal shoes they’d recommend, and there’s one brand that inevitably comes up in conversation:…
Sportline Show 2018: Longer, Slacker Lower Saracen Hardtails.
It wasn’t all huge travel big bikes at the Sportline show last week Saracen also launched a brand spanking new…