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May 2021
Monday Mini Review: Nukeproof Horizon V2 Wheelset
Nukeproof are quickly becoming the kings of sensible, long-lasting kit, so what does Andi make of the Nukeproof Horizon V2…
Why You Should Discover The Joy of Singlespeeding
If you have dotwatched the latest edition of the Highland Trail 550 like me, you’ll have noticed that Liam Glen,…
Mons Royale Future Ground: Women’s Progression Camp
A few months ago Mons Royale hosted a women’s progression camp in Queenstown, New Zealand. The Future Ground Progression camp…
FGF 551 – The Wedding Bells and Sunshine Edition
Oh god, it’s half term, we are out of practice going anywhere, the kids seem to be taking up a…
Video: A Closer Look at the New Saracen Ariel 50E
Available now Saracen have their Ariel 50E range, the 50E, 50E Pro and 50E Elite. Each powered by Shimano STEPS…
Video: Samantha Soriano’s Road to Red Bull Formation – Episode Three
Sam is currently out at Red Bull Formation in Utah, but we’re able to see what she got up to…
Live to Ride: Life After Racing with Matt Simmonds
You might be wondering what Matt Simmonds has been up to since he stopped racing. Well, since then he’s been…
Charlie’s Greatest Airs: Not Jumpy – Not Grumpy.
We have just had 100 of our “Not Jumpy – Not Grumpy” mugs delivered to Singletrack Towers, and that got…
Midweek Movies: Building, Racing and a little History
It’s Wednesday already, I know right? Where does the time go? In preparation for some (hopefully) better weather here are…
Readers’ Rides Bike Check: James’ BTR Ranger
What are you all riding? This is where we find out! You send us your submissions, and then we cast…
Matt Walker’s Home Run: Behind the Scenes
Earlier this week we posted a video of Matt Walker taking the run that could have been. Fort William World…
Cycling UK and OS Maps Challenge You to Bikepack Once a Month
Would you head out to the wilds once a month over the next year? Is it your idea of heaven,…
HT550 – The First Finisher is In!
The Highland Trail 550, 550 miles in length with over 16000m of climbing, started on Saturday morning, 22nd May, and…
Dropping in: Short Stuff You Should Know
There’s always a lot going on in the bike world, even if everything seems to pass us by so quickly.…
Celebrate our birthday – or yours – with a screen break
Twenty years, twenty years eh… blimey… where do it go… 20 years of Singletrack mountain bike magazine. We would say…
Bike Shortages Stop Demo Events
Not only does the current shortage of bikes make it hard to buy a bike – it’s also making it…
What’s the Deal with MTB and the Olympics?
If you’ve ever looked into qualifying criteria for the Olympics, you’ll likely agree that it’s a confusing affair. So what…
Roval Traverse Wheels Get Star Ratchet Drive Internals
Roval wheels has just launched its brand new Traverse Alloy wheels – and while it sounds and looks like there’s…
Can Machine Learning Change The Shape of Bicycles?
A video of a SRAM collaboration with Autodesk, a company specialising in ‘generative design’, gives us a peek into what…
Halo Gravitas are handmade wheels tested on the Downhill World Cup
Halo has added to its wide range of wheelsets with the new Gravitas, a handmade offering tested for the extremes…
Troy Lee Designs A3 Helmet | Monday Mini Review
Released earlier in the year, the Troy Lee Design A3 helmet promises maximum comfort, ultimate style and all-over safety. What…
Gee Atherton Charges Down Fort William
It’s always impressive to see how fast riders can glide down Fort William. It’s a credit to the athleticism of…
Sweet Protection Ronin Max RIG Glasses Review
The Ronin Max RIG from Sweet Protection are designed for maximum coverage and performance during high intensity sport activities. Available…
Darkfest 2021: Dropping in For Sessions on the Full Course
Darkfest is in full swing out in South Africa. Some of the biggest names in freeride are out at the…
Readers’ Rides Bike Check: Andy’s Geometron G1
There are so many great New Bike Day threads on the Forum – often the result of other lengthy ‘What…
7 More Bikes of the HT550 and how to follow them
With a weather forecast that looks ‘mixed’ and bothies out of bounds, this year’s Highland Trail 550 riders will be…
Gallery: In Celebration of The Group Ride
After a long spell, group rides are back in much of the country. In celebration of the joy that is…
Scouting About with Nukeproof: Part 3
Remember the new Nukeproof kit we posted about earlier this week? Well, look close enough in this video and you’ll…
Fresh Goods Friday 550 – The ‘Month To Midsummer’ Edition
Yes, make sure you’re enjoying every day of the summer so far, you’ve got a month before it all starts…
Matt Walker’s Home Run at Fort William
Matt Walker should have been in the start gate with a number one plate at Fort William this weekend. Unfortunately,…
Updated UK MTB Racing Calendar: Changes for 2021
Due to Covid, there have been some changes to the MTB racing calendar for 2021. Both the HSBC National Downhill…
Video: Samantha Soriano’s Road to Red Bull Formation – Episode Two
A lot has changed in the run-up to this year’s Red Bull Formation. With travel restrictions to contend with, a…
Side by Side, Beyond the Ride: Video for Mental Health Awareness Week
Cyclist & founder of ASCND.CC, Nick Frendo has created a short film for Mental Health Awareness week to highlight the…
Round-Up: Highlights from Nove Mesto UCI XC World Cup 2021
The second round of the 2021 UCI XC World Cup in Nove Mesto tested riders with some tricky conditions. Notably,…
Can You Wheelie? You could be in the next Danny MacAskill video!
If you can wheelie, then you could be in with a chance of appearing with Danny MacAskill in an upcoming…
10 Bikes of the Highland Trail 550
It’s the first event we’ve seen in a while and all those long distance riders must surely have the pent…
Podcast: Meet the Orange Phase and our new Newshound
In this week’s podcast we have Andi talking about the Orange Phase that he reviewed recently. This EP8 powered enduro…
Nukeproof Launches New Ridewear for 2021
Nukeproof has released details of their new ridewear range for 2021. Consisting of three main ride categories, there are options…
Midweek Movies: Road Trips, Racing and New Things
It’s hump day, we’re just a few days away from Friday! There’s nothing like watching some riding videos to make…
Schwalbe British 4X Series 2021
For 2021, the Schwalbe British 4x series will make its return and host seven rounds. The first round is in…
Return of the Goat 2: New YT Capra launches with a big-budget movie
YT launches an updated Capra, but what’s more exciting the new bike or the big-budget movie attached to it? So…
Road Collision Reporting Guidelines Issued
Following consultation across a range of media organisations and representatives, the Road Collision Reporting Guidelines, produced in collaboration with the…
Dropping in: Short Stuff You Should Know
Like a flower in bloom, the world is once again starting to open. Albeit it with trepidation and hopeful optimism.…
Binners Has Axle To Grind After Ordeal
Demonstrating that age and experience are no guard against stupidity, Singletrackworld.com near-legend status Forum regular, Adam ‘Binners’ Rawlinson has had…
Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Coil and Bomber CR Coil Shock Review
Intro When it was originally launched way back in 1997, the Marzocchi Bomber caused something of a stir. I don’t…
Dirt Sisters of Shred: Encouraging Young Women to Ride
More women on bikes, especially young women is something we’d all like to see. Unfortunately, it’s not always simple, but…
Trans-Savoie Announces New 50/50 Event for 2021
Launching in August, the Trans-Savoie have released details of their new 50/50 event, a six-day adventure in the French Alps.…
New Reserve 28/XC Wheels: No Weight Limit And No More Santa Cruz
If the ‘Reserve Wheels’ name sounds familiar, it’s because until recently, it’s been associated as Santa Cruz Bikes’ in-house wheel…
Wheels, Tyres, Clothing, Chickens: It’s Fresh Goods Friday 549
Do you ever set out for a ride and realise the moment you’re out the door that your legs are…