Just like all of us, Hannah is looking to survive the social distancing and lockdown. The Diversion Diary is a…
April 2020

Hope and Commencal are 3D printing PPE masks for hospitals
Commencal and Hope Technology have put aside printing prototypes to help 3D print PPE face masks for local hospitals. Although…

Privateer 161 | From Prototypes To First Customers
If you were among the early orders, then you might be taking delivery of your Privateer 161 about now. Demand…

Must Watch! Allen Millyard talks us through the Millyard Racing 001 Downhill Bike!
Allen Millyard, the man behind the Millyard Racing 001 downhill bike, has just released a video talking about this revolutionary…

Shimano XTR Groupset | Premium Components Punished Through Winter
It’s no secret that Shimano was a bit late to the game with their 12 speed drivetrains. While the other…

Nukeproof Cub Scout Sport WINNER! Sam Hill shows his soft side
We had several hundred entries to the Colouring Competition to win a Nukeproof Cub Scout Sport. There were wax crayons,…

Howies Doyle Waterproof Jacket | For Summer Rides And Much More
As Spring blends into Summer, and the winter wardrobe takes more of a back seat, having a lightweight jacket is…

DMBinS Survey | What Trails Do You Want?
While lockdown might be limiting riding opportunities right now, that doesn’t stop policy makers planning for the future. Scotland has…

Tahnée Seagrave starts a YouTube channel with Kaos vs Kade game of B.I.K.E
Tahnée Seagrave has used recovery and lockdown time to start her own YouTube, kicking the channel off with a Kaos…

Nukeproof Reactor 290c ST – Ltd Edition More Mileage Build
Following on from the re-release of the 2020 Nukeproof Reactor in October last year, Nukeproof have added an XC/trail build…

Looking for the ultimate tyre lever? CushCore releases the Bead Dropper
Thought you had the best tyre lever on the market? Well, think again as CushCore releases the Bead Dropper, the…

Then And Now | 19 Years Of Advertising Singletrack Supporters
When Singletrack magazine started, back in 2001, the publishing world revolved around print advertising. Online advertising didn’t really exist, and…

Fresh Goods Podcast 497 | The Bike Connection interview and dangerous badger episode
It’s been another curious week for the Singletrack team – we have tales of long distance separation mixed with a…

Making Up The Numbers Podcast | Tahnée Seagrave
There may be no racing yet, but that hasn’t stopped the podcasts rolling. This week we have Tahnée Seagrave, World…

The sexy, steel The Full Moxie costs £200 less in pre-order offer
Pipedream Cycles has launched a pre-order special offer where customers can save £200 of the cost of their new steel…

Cane Creek eeWings Cranks – Now in 165mm and now in Raven black
Cane Creek has had some good (and you’d have to say surprising) success with its £1000 titanium cranks, and even…

Fresh Goods Friday 497 | Funn in the sun, gravel and rainbows
Fresh Goods Friday 497 drops with rainbow, gravel bikes, Funn and Granite components, plus a new big travel enduro frame…

Video: Andi’s Custom Commencal Meta AM 29 SRAM Edition Bike Check!
We might not be able to test a lot of gear during lockdown, but the fresh kit keeps pouring in…

Teaser | Singletrack Magazine Issue 131 – Don’t Miss This Cover!
Choosing a Singletrack Magazine cover image is a very lengthly process that the staff often struggle to agree on. Amanda…

Diversion Diary | Making The Most Of Lockdown
Just like all of us, Hannah is looking to survive the social distancing and lockdown. The Diversion Diary is a…

First Look And Competition: Win Shimano XC501 Fast Trail Shoes
Price: £139.99 From: Freewheel We’ve got a first look at Shimano’s new XC501 fast trail shoes and a chance to…

Joe Smith Joins Vitus Bikes for 2020
Great news for Joe Smith who has successfully signed for Vitus Bikes for 2020, riding DH, Enduro and eMTB bikes…

COMMENCAL Media Crew: Chapter one – Jb Liautard
Commencal’s Media Crew has been on the seen shooting pros and products over the past few years, in this article…

Magura MCi Conceptbike With Internally Routed Everything!
Fans of cable ties and haters of internal routing should look away now. Magura has created a bike with hardly…

Bike Check | Jeremy ‘Kickstand’ Hottinger’s Custom Ferrum
Rampage rider Jeremy ‘Kickstand’ Hottinger reveals his new custom Ferrum Bikes frame and build, and gets sendy. A couple of…

Ferrum Bikes | Sendy Steel From Nevada
When we saw Jeremy ‘Kickstand’ Hottinger’s new steel frame by Ferrum Bikes, it brought a new company to our attention.…

Five Ten Trailcross Mid Pro MTB – High Top Flat Pedal Shoes
COVID-19 Notice – The Five Ten Trailcross Mid Pro MTB shoes arrived in time for one regular ride before isolation and have…

Someone smashed Steel City Downhill and Peaty is Pissed!
If you go down to the woods today then you might be in for a surprise, or at least Steve…

Classic Ride 130 – Bennachie Bash
A classic ride in the wide open spaces in the middle of Aberdeenshire. Words Gavin Baxter Photography Alex Doig The…

Crank Brothers Stamp 1 Pedals | Shred The Trails, Not Your Legs
Hannah has spent the sloppy autumn and winter months on these Crank Brothers Stamp 1 composite entry level pedals. Having…

3 Thrifty Lockdown Recipes From Singletrack Towers
However you’re getting your shopping at the moment, it seems quite likely that you’re faced with a few challenges due…

FGF Podcast 496 | The one with bird song and Nick Craig’s guide to building a garden sauna
Once again, under lockdown, we’ve been remotely recording ourselves doing the things that have kept us entertained and sane for…

Making Up The Numbers Podcast | Charlie Hatton, Joe Breeden and Alan Milway
There may be no racing yet, but that hasn’t stopped the podcasts rolling. This week we have three huge guests…

First look: YT IZZO a trail bike from the masters of gravity
YT Industries is known for aggressive gravity bikes, but the new YT IZZO signs a departure from the norm and…

Fresh Goods Friday 496 | Beech Nuts and Beach Nuts
Ah, without so many cars, step outside and there is the sound of the breeze, the birds and…JET WASHING? What…

Audi Nines Freeride Video – Ski, Snowboard and Bike
Forget that this is actually Audi marketing, because this ski, snowboard and bike freeride video is worth a watch. With…

Diversion Diary | Vintage Bike Finds
Just like all of us, Hannah is looking to survive the social distancing and lockdown. The Diversion Diary is a…

The Singletrack Lockdown Pub Bike Quiz #1
Welcome to our just for fun lockdown bike quiz. We’ve got 20 questions for you to answer below each extracted…

2021 Fox 34 GRIP 2 and new Transfer dropper post announced
Fox Spring back into action after the Easter break with a new Fox 34 GRIP 2 and important updates to…

First Ride Review: Kona Hei Hei CR/DL | For XC And More
The 2020 Kona Hei Hei has undergone another step-change, continuing its metamorphosis from XC race machine to something much more…

Guerrilla Gravity Gnarvana | Modular Frame Platform Gets 160mm Travel
Guerrilla Gravity announces its latest bike: the Gnarvana – a made in the USA big travel beast. Last time we…

Colouring Competition Entry – Win a Nukeproof Kids Bike!
For your chance to with a Nukeproof Cub Scout Sport, simply scan or take a photo of your completed colouring…

5 Minutes With Jeremy ‘Kickstand’ Hottinger And His Ferrum Frame
We managed to get Utah based freerider Jeremy ‘Kickstand’ Hottinger to keep still long enough to answer a few questions…

FGF Podcast 495 | The forking forks are everywhere episode
In this week’s episode Hannah is outed as a cheat in our colouring competition, Charlie tells us a story about…

Orbea Occam M10 2020 Review | One Bike, Many Purposes?
Ross hops aboard the Orbea Occam M10 – is it really the all rounder it’s billed as? Last year Orbea…

Fresh Forks Friday 495 | 4 new bouncy forks in time for Spring!
Hey, listen up! We know we had to remind you last week when it got to Friday, but now it’s…

First Look | Pipedream Cycles The Full Moxie Is Sexy Steel Stunner
British based bike brand, Pipedream Cycles, introduced the world to the The Full Moxie this week and we’ve snapped up…

Making Up The Numbers Podcast | Laurie Greenland
There may be no racing yet, but that hasn’t stopped the podcasts rolling. In his first ever podcast, this week…

ENVE Lauches Brand New £1,800 Made in the USA Carbon Wheelset
Known for their super high end carbon wheelsets, with a price tag to match, today ENVE has launched a brand…