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September 2020
Midweek Movies To Make You Feel Good
We’re not looking out the window because the sun has stopped shining and we’re pretending that there isn’t rain running…
6 Action Cameras To Record Your Ride
All too often a cycle commute or ride on the road is disturbed by a close pass, an aggressive gesture,…
26 still isn’t dead and neither are 20mm axles with the new Marzocchi DJ
The Marzocchi DJ launches today in a dedicated 26in wheel package, with burly chassis and old-school 20mm dropouts. Designed for…
A Short Story: Don’t Forget To Pedal
In the grand scheme of things, my problems are minor. My financial worries are of the ‘balancing what I want…
Finally, Live Mountain Bike Racing On TV!
In a year when there’s been very little racing to watch, you may be glad to hear that there is…
2021 Propain Spindrift “flows like water” “lit like fire”
Propain updates the Spindrift big travel park bike with more wheel options, and a new suspension layout. The Spindrift sits…
Afan Forest Park Added to Welsh Lockdown Areas
Updated 28 September following addition of further areas including Afan to the lockdown zones. The Welsh Government has introduced a…
Canyon Strive CF 7.0 – One bike eager to rule them all
Our US correspondent takes the Canyon Strive CF 7.0 for a tour of the UK. Would this shapeshifter bike serve…
FGF 517 Podcast | The episode where Amanda and Chipps try and cheer up grumpy Hannah
This week Hannah is really grumpy, but so is Amanda. Chipps is never grumpy though. Will his eternal chirpiness help…
Would You Give In To An E-Bike – Or Resist?
To E-Bike or not to E-bike, that is the question? That's the question that Gary from Dorset is having to…
ENVE AM30 Wheelset | An indepth look
ENVE’s Foundation Series of carbon mountain bike wheels, launched earlier this year, is something entirely new for the Utah based…
Singletrack On Benefits
Don’t panic. We are not joining the queue at the Job Centre. Mark and I have been going flat out…
Fresh Goods Friday 517: Autumn is here!
This week has seen the temperature drop, almost overnight, which raises a few points. Have you got a good jacket?…
Bike Check | Alex Marin’s Monkeys Sauce Wrapped V10
Just before heading off to the World Champs, The Brigade Team Rider Alex Marin shares details and set up of…
Commencal Absolut 24 is for kids that like to fly!
There are kids XC bikes, full-suspension bikes, hardtails, eBikes and now, thanks to Commencal, dirt jump bikes aimed at young…
Sonder Signal ST NX First Look & Ride
Launched in August the Sonder Signal ST is essentially a steel version of their existing Signal Ti model - that's…
Patrol promises the Evolution of Enduro with the 691 Evo S
What’s this? Another new model from Patrol? Ok, not new, but revised. Built on the Patrol 691 which I rode…
New Nukeproof bikes for your nippers + Urchin specific kit
There has never been a better time to be a mountain bike fan, and this is especially true of our…
10 hardcore hardtails to build and ride when the trails turn to mush
The glorious weather of the past weeks has been a treat, but deep down inside we all know the slop…
Bike Check: Rudy Cabirou’s The Brigade Team Custom V10
The Brigade Team rider, Rudy Cabirou gives us an exclusive bike check and reveals some of his secret settings. 2020…
Formula Mod rear shock with CTS finally official
Regular readers of Singletrack will have seen the Formula Mod rear shock from our coverage at the Burgtec house show,…
Think global, Ride local – A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood – Part 4
After several months of lockdown, an easing of restrictions sees Sanny get back to the mountains. Would it live up…
Bike Park Wales closes again due to latest Welsh lockdown
The latest lockdown restrictions have once again hit Bike Park Wales hard. The latest Welsh government rules on the pandemic…
Dropping In | Short Stuff You Should Know
We bring you a round up of snack sized information of cycling news from the big wide bike world that…
Why so Sirius? Pipedream announces the return of a classic
Made famous with the Moxie and currently trending with The Full Moxie, Pipedream Cycles has announced the return of the…
FGF 516 Podcast | The rapid weight loss episode
Chipps, Andi and Hannah meet up for a virtual discussion on the best ways to lose weight off your bike,…
Shimano GR5 Flat Pedal Shoe Review
The Shimano GR5 flat pedal shoe is an affordable mountain bike shoe perfect for dry Summer conditions. Shimano has a…
New ‘Trail’ Model added to Sixth Element wheel range
Manchester based Sixth Element introduces a wheel to offer a balance of grip and speed: the new ‘Trail’ model. Sixth…
Fresh Goods Friday 516 – The ‘Oh no, not again’ edition.
Yep, we’re going to be starting with the news-just-in that us lot in Calderdale, along with the rest of most…
Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 29 | Adjustable Geo, Fox Live Valve, More travel, more words
The Giant Trance has a long history, being launched way back in 2005 – In fact this year’s models represent…
Crankbrothers New M13 & M20 Trailside Companion Multitools
Crankbrothers has updated its popular multi-tool line-up with convenient solutions for tubeless repair without having too much to carry. The…
Latest North East UK Lockdown | How this affects mountain bikers
From Midnight tonight (Thursday 17th September) if you live or travel to the North East of the UK you are…
Revolution Bike Park Fills Test Gap with Canyon
Canyon has joined forces with Revolution Bike Park to offer a gravity focused test experience in the UK. It’s perhaps…
‘Force For Good’ Endura MT500 Waterproofs Update
Bonkers video, sensible product update – it’s the new Endura MT500 waterproof range, with added ‘Force For Good’. While Dan…
Nukeproof Sam Hill Oil Slick Edition Components
Decorate your bike and ride like Sam Hill* with these Nukeproof Sam Hill Oil Slick Edition components. (*performance enhancements not…
2021 Intense Primer Gets New Colours, New Spec, But No Mullet
The 2021 Intense Primer range has been revealed. While there isn’t a whole lot changing (apart from some new graphics…
Salsa Cassidy and Blackthorn | Two Bikes, One Frame, All The Mountains
Salsa continues to raise its profile in the mountain bike world with another full suspension bike release. Or is it…
Win a set of Ritchey 10D Rizer Bars
10D RIZER HANDLEBAR With a lifetime of experience of riding and winning on trails and racecourses around the world, the…
Sonder rolls out an updated Evol with new frame and 29in wheels
Sonder sneaks out an update to the popular Evol now with 29in wheels, new geometry and build options. Sonder’s update…
Look! Funny Looking Flat Pedals From Look!
Look introduces flat pedals for mountain bikers, city riders, and night riders – some look more conventional than others! If…
FGF Podcast 515 | Riding in the UK vs US & Rude YouTube comments
It’s another three way chat this week. Mark and Hannah are joined by regular contributor Fahzure (AKA Kevin) to talk…
Alutech launches TwinWorks adjustable dropper post
Not had your fill or premium German bike components today? Well, what about the new TwinWorks dropper post from Alutech?…
Intend Ebonite | “Probably the best fork you can buy for the money”
Intend releases the Blackline Ebonite fork for riders wanting Intend’s quality and performance in a non-inverted form. Intend makes some…
Corona Coaster | At Home with Lewis Buchanan
In this week’s Live To Ride we continue our Scotland trip, driving down from the Highlands where we filmed with…
Fresh Goods Friday 515 – The Six and Half a Dozen Edition
Six. Six is the number of sausages you annoyingly get in some packets – just the wrong number for a…
Roval Launches New Control SL Wheels – ‘The Lightest In The World’
We brought you the story of Roval’s super-light, super-limited Team Edition Control SL wheels back in March. Back then, they…
Vero Sandler | Builds Her Own Playground
We reckon Vero Sandler is resisting the urge to grow up by spending her summer digging in the dirt and…
Patrol’s latest carbon hardtails cost from just £1300
Patrol Mountain launches updated C09 carbon hardtail range for 2021 with new geometry, specs and great pricing. For a brand…
Vitus 2021 Line-up | Budget friendly bikes with trail ready specs
Vitus reveals its hardtail line up, as well as an update to its very-good-value-for-money Mythique full suspension bike that we…