We’ve been playing you. Sorry, but it had to be done, because some things have to be secrets. Yes, when…
January 2019

YT Jeffsy CF 29 Pro Race 2019 – First Ride Review
It’s the first few minutes of a bike launch and I’m having to try quite hard not to weep. The…

Fresh Goods Friday 430 – The Mid January Thoughts Edition
Dry January. Veganuary. Januhairy. Dogs are for life and not just for Christmas, but lifestyle choices are seemingly only for…

Less Roost, More Pow: The new Singletrack Snow Channel is live!
Apparently quite a lot of you like the white powdery stuff. And the harder, treated and prepared white stuff too.…

YT Jeffsy 2019: Video Teaser Released
We ran a story earlier this week on the new YT range, where we noted that there was a rather…

Ski Biking: The latest bike/snow crossover trend
Are you a cyclist looking to quickly pick up a winter sport or have another one that builds on your…

First Look: Trek’s 2019 Fuel EX 9.7 is a do-most-of-the-things bike
Following the teasing photos from Fresh Goods Friday, we’re now here to give you full first look at the 2019…

Top 10 Most Read Singletrack Reviews Of 2018, And Number 1 Isn’t an eBike
Last year was pretty full-on for reviews. We tested some of the hottest bikes on the market, both standard and…

Is This 2019 Trance The Most Progressive Giant Mountain Bike Ever?
Though it’s easy to forget, the Giant Trance name has actually been around since 2005. It arrived on the scene as…

Athertons Officially Leave Trek, But Who Will They Join?
Another one of 2019’s well-documented #racerumours becomes official today as Atherton Racing and Trek officially part ways. The split was…

Ratboy To Cannondale Is Officially Mountain Biking’s Worst Kept Secret
After months and months of speculation, and then a video practically announcing it, we have confirmation that Josh Bryceland aka…

2019 YT Range Launches But Where’s The Jeffsy?
YT bikes have updated its complete range of bikes for 2019 and have already posted them to the official YT…

10 New Year Deals That Could Save You £100s On Clothing, Training, Protection, Droppers And More
Online retailers are slashing prices even more for January and for less than £100 you can grab some seriously good…

Welcome To Bendigo & The Singletrack Southern Headquarters!
Only a few weeks ago, my partner and I arrived back in my hometown of Bendigo in Australia. Following two…

Singletrack Magazine Issue 122: Jason Miles
Jason Miles Mind Your Manners Jason thinks we might be letting ourselves go when we get on a bike. I…

Singletrack Magazine Issue 122: Snowdon All Ways
Tom Fenton makes a horrible plan, some questionable choices, and wins. Words Tom Fenton Photography Andy Heading “Hang on a…

Singletrack Magazine Issue 122: The Borders Of The Borderlands
Olly thinks we’re overlooking a great trail network, and the perfect remote brew spot. Words & Photography Olly Townsend “I…

Singletrack Magazine Issue 122: Risking It For Polish Champagne
Sprinkled with snow, the crumbling landmarks of Poland’s past provide the backdrop for an unlikely first bikepacking trip. Words Dorota…

Singletrack Issue 122: Charlie And The Abus Lock
I have got to tell you about my first encounter with this lock. Well, not actually the lock, but a…

Singletrack Magazine Issue 122: Tracey Moseley – Mother Hucker
Tracy Moseley has had the world as her playground, Pete Scullion finds out whether it’s all swings and roundabouts ahead…

Review: PNW Component’s Loam Lever Upgrades Your ‘Good’ Dropper Post To a ‘Great’ One
We’re a varied bunch here at Singletrack Towers. We have riders who prefer carbon and others who prefer steel. Some…

The Post Is Back To Normal And We’ve Got a Bunch Of Parcels! It’s Fresh Goods Friday 429
It's the first Fresh Goods Friday of 2019 and our hangovers have subsided enough that we are comfortable looking at…

Singletrack Magazine Issue 122: In My Shoes
Products aren’t just for testing – they can find their way into our lives, our stories and our hearts. In…

Chrome Barrage Cargo Backpack – For Commuters With a Heavy Load
Well what a deceiving pack this one is. I wasn’t supposed to be testing this Chrome Barrage Cargo backpack, it…

Bird Cycleworks Pumps Up Aeris 120 Trail Bike With New ‘LT’ Option
Bird Cycleworks is celebrating the New Year in style with a new full suspension trail bike

BikeYoke Wants You To Whack A Willy On Your Bike In 2019
German component manufacturer, BikeYoke, has ushered in the New Year with 3 new components to help you get the most…

Video: Ratboy Takes His Cannondale Habit For a New Years Ride
We’re still a little while away getting a full on confirmation that Josh Bryceland has joined Cannondale, but this video…

We Predict The Future: What will 2019 hold for mountain biking?
Close your eyes. Breathe in, and out, and relax. Let your mind drift. Drift like smoke on the air. Picture…