Welcome to Friday! Most people's favourite day of the week. Apart from Sundays. And also Saturdays.
Ben Haworth
185cm tall. 73kg weight. Orange Switch 6er. Saracen Ariel Eeber. Schwalbe Magic Mary. Maxxis DHR II. Coil fan.
Kade Edwards + Sound Of Speed = Your Attention
Is Kade Edwards the most pleasing mountain biker to watch of all? Very probably. The World Cup series loss is…
Fresh Goods Friday 694 – The TFFT Edition
TFFT meaning Thank Fully February is Through. And whose idea was it to stick an extra flipping day on the…
NBD: Sonder Evol, Norco Optic & Sight, YT Decoy Core, World Cup tickets…
This is where we quick 'n' dirtily round up all the more interesting press releases from our inbox and hurl…
Calibre Line T3 29 review
The Calibre Line T3 29 is a mighty fine first 'proper mountain bike', that will be a trusty trail buddy…
FGF 693: The Coffee Summoning Edition
Hello, hello, is this thing on? It’s been a while since I (Hannah) have done one of these. I’m usually…
SRAM Maven Ultimate Expert Kit: first ride review
TLDR: the SRAM Maven Ultimate brakes offer bucket loads in a very usable package. A few rides is by no…
Canyon Spectral CF 9: First Fortnight Findings
The new Canyon Spectral CF trail bike has dropped a bit of travel but added the K.I.S. steering stabiliser. Here's…
Kona Process X CR Review
All in, the Kona Process X CR is an excellent all-mountain bike. And it’s the nicest-looking mountain bike I’ve seen…
Fresh Goods Friday 692 – The Al Fresco Edition
For this week's Fresh Goods Friday we have escaped the shrouded misty slopes of TodMorDen and headed on over to...…
Privateer Bikes finally launch Gen 2 range and pre-sales
After three years of development, 500,000m of descent, an Ard Rock triumph, plenty of rumours, and a few spy photos,…
Renthal Revo-F Flat Pedal Review
The Renthal Revo-F is the Bredbury brand's first pedal. The fact that it has come out with one is simultaneously…
The Grinder: Wolf Tooth pedals, DMR cranks, Ceramic Speed SLT bearings, USE bar, Madison bib-trouser, Leatt knee pads
The only lateral stiffness is in our backs; real-world product reviews from real-world riders.
Fox 36 Float Factory GRIP2 Review
Conclusion first: the Fox 36 Float Factory GRIP2 is the best air-sprung trail fork out there. By quite a margin…
SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Review Update
When the dust finally settled on the X0 and XX1 versions, the SRAM GX Eagle Transmission arrived, aimed much more…
Fresh Goods Friday 691 – The Bells Edition
This week has been about a big delivery that we've been awaiting. Yes, we have become a grandmother. Er, no.…
Snowbike World Champs this weekend: Super-G and Dual Slalom
Snow joke. The first Snowbike World Championships take place in Châtel this weekend. Two race formats: Super-G and Dual Slalom.
Fresh Goods Friday 690 – The Crank Holiday Edition
Dave's not here man. And neither is anyone else. We're all having a day off. We call them Crank Holidays.
First Look at new 6-Bar Scott Ransom
The new Scott Ransom continues the 'hidden shock' vibe but this time adds another linkage into the mix. It's two…
Magura Vyron MDS V3 Wireless Dropper review
The "Magura Vyron MDS V3" stands for Magura Dropper Seatpost Version 3. I'm afraid I've not really taken to the…
Fresh Goods Friday 689 – The Very Testing Edition
Testing, testing, one, two, three... is this thing on? Welcome one and all to the latest and some* would say…
Fresh Goods Friday 688 – The Weight For It Edition
Hello! Good afternoon! And welcome to this week's FGF. Come on in, the water's lovely. Actually, it's not. It's not…
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[UPDATED] 2024 World Cup Teams: Who’s Gone Where?
Monday January 15th was the deadline for teams signing up to the UCI. So we should know everything pretty soon!
Bike Check: Benji’s Orange Switch 6
This bike check is either the worst timing or the best timing, depending how you look at it. And what…
Fresh Goods Friday 687 – The AV It Edition
What's new this FGF? Well, we've decided to get with the now and make a weekly video to go with…
Fresh Goods Friday 686 – The Coming Of Epiphany Edition
As we all know, today is Twelfth Night. That's right, the coming of the Epiphany. More importantly, have bin collections…
Mountain Bike Personality Of The Year: Jackson Goldstone
Much like in his two race wins of 2023, Jackson Goldstone totally dominated the voting in this category. Fair play…
Predictions for the Mountain Bike World in 2024
2023 was probably the most unpredictable year in the bike world yet - what will 2024 hold?
Fresh Goods Friday 685 – The ‘What did Santa bring?’ Edition
Have you been out riding every day, making the best use of every day off? Are you back at work…
Most Desirable Brand Of The Year: Nukeproof
Your choice for the Most Desirable Brand in biking in 2023 goes to Nukeproof.
Most Desirable Mountain Bike Of The Year: Atherton 170
The mountain bike previously known as the Atherton AM.170 (it's now called the Atherton Enduro.170) is your most desirable machine…
Fresh Goods Friday 684 – The Clock Watching Edition
Are we nearly there yet? A none more familiar family-er cry during long journeys. In this instance it's not a…
Stand Out Product Of The Year: Specialized Hillbilly
The Specialized Hillbilly GRID T9 tyre is the product that we wonder how we ever lived without. Useful, functional, and…
Most Innovative Product Of The Year: TruTune Insert
The TruTune MTB Air Fork Insert is by far the product that we think pushed the technology or industry forward…
Megasack Giveaway Day 14: SQlab Saddle, Pedals & Grips
Say it ain't so but... we're approaching the end of this year's epic Megasackings. Only three more days to go,…
Best eMTB Of The Year: Haibike Nduro 7
This Haibike Nduro 7 was simply the bike that was the most capable of any and every bike I rode…
Best MTB Of The Year: Scott Genius ST
The bottom line is, the Scott Genius ST hidden shock isn’t just for aesthetics. It enables an amazing rear suspension…
Fresh Goods Friday 683 – The Cornish Edition
It's the middle of December and things are already beginning to slow down in the world of Fresh Goods. BUT...…
Megasack Giveaway Day 10: Funn Python Pedals
On the tenth day of Megasack your true love (Singletrack World) gave to you: the chance to win a set…
Megasack Giveaway Day 8: Specialized Gambit helmet
A full face lightweight helmet from Specialized – one of Benji’s favourites. Light enough and ventilated enough to wear pedalling…
Megasack Giveaway Day 7: Goodyear Newton MTF and MTR Tyres
Today, this prize is very rubbery - a pair of premium Goodyear Newton MTF and MTR tyres.
Fresh Goods Friday 682 – The Gripping Tape Edition
Kudos to everyone out there who is still mountain biking. Don't hang up your boots yet! December is a difficult…
Megasack Giveaway Day 4: DT Swiss EX 1700 Wheelset
It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. Today's prize is another good 'un: a set of DT Swiss EX…
Megasack Giveaway Day 3: Aeroe Spider Rear Rack & Dry Bags
This little lot from Aeroe is worth nearly £300! Spider rear rack and cradle £119.99, Spider rear cradle £64.99, 2…
The best bike photography of the year?
It's Red Bull Illume time. Appearing towards the end of the year, this is always worthy of your eyeballs.
Fresh Goods Friday 681 – The Megasacking Edition
Is it even December? My [Hannah] kids think it is because they are opening their advent calendars. I do not…
Halo Ridge Line II Wheels review
These Halo Ridge Line II wheels weigh more than their near rivals but they're simply more robust, impressively durable and…
Mongoose Fireball Moto review: N+1 / A+E
The Mongoose Fireball Moto is ready for any dirt jumps, pump tracks or big-wheeled street riding you can throw at…
Fresh Goods Friday 680 – L’Edition Vendredi Noir
Drool on this way, peruse the goods, and then head for the door. Make sure you've got some change, just…
Our personal pick from the Black Friday bunfight
Here's the good deals on the good stuff that we think you should know about this Black Friday.