The Schwalbe Magic Mary is a trail tyre par excellence. Fear not, this is not a new 'reworked' version of…
January 2023
Mudhugger MK2 Rear Mudguard review
Mudguardmeisters Mudhugger recently came out with Mudhugger MK2 Rear mudguard. Reusable velcro straps, rubber inserts, BB extender.
Dirty Jerseys photobook – the Art and Speed of Mountain Bike Clothing
From Geoff Waugh, Dirty Jerseys is a series of stories recalling epic feats of riding from racers across the MTB…
Best Mountain Bike Saddles: Are You Sitting Comfortably?
Saddle pain can affect both new and experienced riders: so here's our guide to the best mountain bike saddles.
Podcast: Getting old, out of warranty?
In this week’s podcast we eventually manage to get Old Man Charlie attached to the interwobble and into the virtual…
Bike Check: Ross’ Deviate Claymore
The Deviate Claymore is fast and fun, composed in the rough and the steep but also versatile and easy to…
Fresh Goods Friday 637: The Warranty Edition
This in the 'kin-tro... A bit like the flippin-tro but just that little bit coarser. Because we all just want…
DMT WKM1 Waterproof Boots review
Lightweight and plenty waterproof, the DMT WKM1 boots - or are they shoes? - might be just what you've been…
Strava finally confirms its price increase
Recently Strava raised its subscription fees in a rather odd and confusing way (see the forum thread at the end…
NBD: Airdrop Slacker, Ducati E-MTBs, Leatt Onesie…
... 5DEV titani-yummy chainrings, packs and panniers from Deuter, bottle cleaners from Elite, folding locks from Hiplok and Matt Jones'…
Can Working On Your Bike Void The Warranty?
We asked a selection of bike companies to comment on whether working on your bike could void the warranty.
Team Signings 2023 Roundup
It seems like there’s a team signing announcement every time we open our inbox right now, so here’s who’s gone…
Quick look at the new Liv Intrigue LT
The Liv Intrigue LT series is the brand's first mullet. With 160mm up front and 150mm in the rear, it's…
Cheaper Things Tuesday: Jackets, Jackets, Jackets…
This week's edition of CTT is a topically-tastic special edition that focuses purely on waterproof jackets. Decent jackets at decent…
Why Not Litter? Free Online Talk With Trash Free Trails
Trash Free Trails is on a mission to get us enjoying the outdoors while also reducing our impact, particularly through…
Get used to seeing OnlyFans sponsor more aspects of our sport
Downhill and enduro racer Lewis Buchanan raised a few eyebrows with his announcement that he was adding OnlyFans – better…
Buyers Guide to the Best Mountain Bike Glasses
I try to wear glasses all the time. As a short-sighted blindo I am used to such face furniture. The…
Bikepacking The EWS – Delirium, Duct Tape and Detours
While still just 17 years old, Matthew Fairbrother from New Zealand set off on the adventure of a lifetime, competing…
Podcast: Carry On Camping In Dartmoor With Cycling UK
In this podcast we’re joined by Sophie Gordon, Cycling UK’s Off Road Campaigns Officer. We chat about why the Dartmoor…
What MTB Marketing Works On You?
Of course, you’ll probably say ‘none of it’, right? But something, somewhere, informs your buying choices, and you have to…
More ‘Meh’ Than ‘Wahoo’? Liquidity warning from S&P
Cycling Industry News reports that Wahoo is facing cashflow troubles and has had its credit rating cut from CCC to…
XXL Singletrack Sale and “Unconscious Bias”
There has been a lot of talk about “unconscious bias” recently, largely relating to ultra-privileged people saying things they should…
Fresh Goods Friday 636: The OnlyFan Heaters Edition
After an unexpectedly hectic - and just plain odd - week of rolling news, it's nice to finally kick back…
Giant and Liv Go Direct To Consumer In UK
Following in the footsteps of Specialized, Giant and sister brand Liv have just announced that they will be offering customers…
NBD: Vitus goes Strait, new Capras, Merida EX entries…
... Saracen Ariel Es and Lewis Buchanan x OnlyFans. Yes, you read that correctly. Buchanan's announcement arguably requires a story…
Dartmoor Wild Camping To Continue Under New Agreement
Following the court ruling last week that no rights to wild camp existed under historic laws permitting access for ‘recreation’,…
Lewis Buchanan’s Only Fans Sponsorship Deal – what do you think?
As Lew Buchanan adds Only Fans to his sponsor list, the jokes are easy to make. Probably known best for…
New Mondraker DH Bike? – Making Up The Numbers Podcast w/ Brook Macdonald
George, Jack & Emilie round up all of this off season’s #teamrumours & chat with the Bulldog, Brook Macdonald, about…
New Live DH Crankworx Coverage on Red Bull!
You’ll still be able to watch at least some free and live Downhill race coverage this year, as Red Bull…
Giro Source MIPS Helmet review
The Giro Source MIPS helmets should definitely be at the top of your try-on list. It’s one of few helmets…
Goodbye MTB World Cup, Hello MTB World Series
The rebranding and restructure of the mountain bike race scene continues, as ESO has announced further details of the season…
Stanton Bikes Set To Return, With Dan at the Helm?
In a Facebook post to the Stanton Owners’ Group, Dan Stanton seems to indicate that he’s set to reclaim control…
Cheaper Things Tuesday: Flats, Pants, Bumbags and stuff
Yes, we have renamed our weekly deals roundup feature. It is now called Cheaper Things Tuesday. Rejoice!
Halfords Bike Sales Reflect Cost Of Living Squeeze
Halfords has issued a trading update which appears to show that the cost of living is taking its toll on…
What We’re Looking Forward To In 2023
Let us raise our spirits, look on the bright side, and feel the warm rays of positivity. 2023 is gonna…
Buy Art, Do Good: Singletrack Cover Print with Rider Resilience
We are super jazzed with the cover of issue 147 for a handful of reasons. Since we’ve been waiting since…
The Next Issue Of Singletrack World Is Coming, Don’t Miss Out!
It’s a complicated and mostly boring story behind it, but the process of producing a printed magazine, sending it to…
Buyers Guide to the Best Mountain Bike Gloves
I hate gloves. Which makes me the ideal tester for them. For a glove to stand a chance of being…
Right To Wild Camp On Dartmoor Is Lost
The BBC is reporting that the landowners of the Dartmoor estate have won their case to prevent wild camping on…
Fresh Goods Friday 635: Veg & Two Fruits Edition
This is the yintro... it's a bit like the yangtro but totally the polar opposite. What does FGF have in…
NBD: Damped Headsets, Timberjacks, Vegan Shoes…
... 7Mesh Stash System, Unparalleled shoes, the Stone King Touring Club and a nice wrap-up vid from Nukeproof.
Gravitating Around The Aneto Discovering The Pyrenees’ Highest Summit
Slowing down the pace in order to take in the surroundings has paid off for this group of bike packers.…
Cane Creek Helm MKII review
The Cane Creek Helm MKII has a new damper and a revised air spring (there is a coil Helm too).…
Fox 34 Float Factory GRIP2 review
This latest Fox 34 Float Factory GRIP2 is all too easily overlooked, or taken for granted. There’s no big headline…
Marzocchi Bomber Z2 RAIL review
Cut to the chase, this Marzocchi Bomber Z2 RAIL has a price that is affordable for more people than all…
Ohlins RXF 34 M.2 review
Swedish goldsmith Öhlins is getting into the downcountry business with the new Ohlins RXF 34 m.2 suspension fork with 120…
RockShox Pike Ultimate review
The RockShox Pike Ultimate has had as big a revamp. Charger 3 damper, DebonAir+ spring, purging air bleed valves and…
Last Tarvo review
The Last Tarvo with its progressive geometry, stable pedal platform and predictable handling is certainly capable of a podium or…
MRP Ribbon Coil review
You can count the amount of 140mm coil forks on one hand: there’s the MRP Ribbon Cork and there’s the…
Hope F22 flat pedal: initial riding impressions
The Hope F22 flatties arrived just before Christmas but despite kids, trips away and illness, we’ve still managed a few…