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Fresh Goods Friday 692 – The Al Fresco Edition

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

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,…

Issue153 Interview: Flying Under The Radar

Issue153 Interview: Flying Under The Radar

Joey Gough has been so busy riding her bike that she’s flown under the commercial radar in an industry that’s…

NBD: Cotic Escapade, Sonder Broken Road, Chris King bits, Purple Hayes (slight return)…

NBD: Cotic Escapade, Sonder Broken Road, Chris King bits, Purple Hayes (slight return)…

Roses are red, violets are blue, Wednesday was Valentine's, but we have bike news... Here's a round up of PR…

Renthal Revo-F Flat Pedal Review

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 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

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

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…

Issue 153 Classic Ride: Surrey Thrills

Issue 153 Classic Ride: Surrey Thrills

Despite Hurtwood being one of the UK’s busiest riding spots, its trail network relies heavily on the continued goodwill of…

Issue 153 Bikepacking: Spend Time Not Money

Issue 153 Bikepacking: Spend Time Not Money

Amanda and Rhys spend their summer holiday discovering that cheap really can be cheerful. Words Amanda Photography Rhys Wainwright &…

Patrick Adams – The Big Man Has Left Us

Patrick Adams – The Big Man Has Left Us

We’re truly sorry to have to tell you that Patrick Adams, that legend of the mountain bike scene, passed away…

Issue 153 MTB Culture: Minority Rapport

Issue 153 MTB Culture: Minority Rapport

What is it about women’s rides that is proving so attractive? Fi Spotswood has been trying to find out. Words…

Issue 153 Tech Head: When It’s All Your Own Fault

Issue 153 Tech Head: When It’s All Your Own Fault

A custom-built bike is a dream for many, but how hard is it to choose (and then live with) your…

Issue 153 UK Adventure: Britain’s Lost Rainforests

Issue 153 UK Adventure: Britain’s Lost Rainforests

It’s not just the Amazon rainforest that’s at risk. Here in the UK, our own temperate rainforests are vanishing too.…

Fresh Goods Friday 691 – The Bells Edition

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.…

Issue 153 Last Word: Weights and Measures

Issue 153 Last Word: Weights and Measures

Hannah proposes a new system of measurement, putting quality over quantity. Miles covered and feet gained seem to me an…

Kelly: Mountain Biking Through Motherhood

Kelly: Mountain Biking Through Motherhood

You might well have met Kelly at an event or two – she’s often to be found chatting and riding,…

Snowbike World Champs this weekend: Super-G and Dual Slalom

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.

Patagonia Dirt Roamer Bike Pack review

Patagonia Dirt Roamer Bike Pack review

The Patagonia Dirt Roamer Bike Pack is billed as a pack to hold 'all the extra layers and supplies for…

BESPOKED Handmade Bicycle Show moves to Manchester

BESPOKED Handmade Bicycle Show moves to Manchester

BESPOKED Handmade Bike Show returns to the UK for 2024, and Singletrack World will be there this year! Press Release…

Retro Bike Cryptic Crossword

Retro Bike Cryptic Crossword

Twist your melon and cast your mind back for the answers to this mostly cryptic crossword. The answers are there,…

Fresh Goods Friday 690 – The Crank Holiday Edition

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

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…

Evolution Stories: Katy Winton’s Dyslexia Journey 

Evolution Stories: Katy Winton’s Dyslexia Journey 

Andy McKenna continues his exploration of mountain biking and the lives of mountain bikers beyond the trail, as he finds…

Members Survey: Help us make your membership better

Members Survey: Help us make your membership better

As a Singletrack subscriber, you have access to Singletrack Rewards – a wide range of bike related discounts that can…

Magura Vyron MDS V3 Wireless Dropper review

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…

Podcast: How do we test gear, and what are we up to?

Podcast: How do we test gear, and what are we up to?

Podcasts haven’t stopped – we’ve just had a bit of a hiatus while we’ve been rather busy doing a lot…

New (Baffling) Rob Warner video: The Way Back

New (Baffling) Rob Warner video: The Way Back

What is Rob Warner up to now? Watch this video and see if you can figure it out. Is this…

High School Mountain Biking: How the bike industry could save itself?

High School Mountain Biking: How the bike industry could save itself?

But perhaps there's a possible option that might see bikes put to good use, and actually generate demand in years…

Orange Bikes Announces ‘A New Dawn’

Orange Bikes Announces ‘A New Dawn’

We’ve just had word from Orange Bikes, they’re set to continue. When the application for administration was made, an application…

Welsh Trail Centre Review: UK MTB’s origin story under threat

Welsh Trail Centre Review: UK MTB’s origin story under threat

Update NRW has just sent us this revised version of their original statement: We know our visitor centres are a…

Fresh Goods Friday 689 – The Very Testing Edition

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…

UCI Mountain Bike World Series Fort William Tickets: on sale now!

UCI Mountain Bike World Series Fort William Tickets: on sale now!

If you’re planning to go and watch the MTB World Series at Fort William, act now! Careful as you choose…

Fizik Terra Nanuq GTX shoe review

Fizik Terra Nanuq GTX shoe review

The Fizik Terra Nanuq GTX shoes are insulated, waterproof, fleece lined, and an aggressive Vibram sole for off-road adventures.

Video: Innes Graham In Da Jungle

Video: Innes Graham In Da Jungle

Wicked, wicked etc. Innes inna Inners. Spot that trail, enjoy some tunes, and know that you could do it like,…

2023 Cross-country Season Recap | UCI Mountain Bike World Series

2023 Cross-country Season Recap | UCI Mountain Bike World Series

As we wait for the UCI to reveal the official list of teams and riders for 2024, take a look…

Mintel predicts £1 billion new bike sales this year

Mintel predicts £1 billion new bike sales this year

According to new research from Mintel, new bicycle sales are forecast to climb by 12% in 2024 with Brits set…

Off The Beaten Track

Off The Beaten Track

This piece was originally published as the editorial in our Weekly Word newsletter. It’s free and available to anyone who…

The Bike Brand Old Logo Quiz

The Bike Brand Old Logo Quiz

Before marketing bods sat around in ball pools having thought bombs, these are some of the logos and head badges…

Fresh Goods Friday 688 – The Weight For It Edition

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…

Mick Ives – A British Cycling Legend 1939 – 2024

Mick Ives – A British Cycling Legend 1939 – 2024

RIP Mick Ives 10 August 1939 – 18th January 2024 Mick Ives was a force of nature, one of a…

Calibre T3 Hardtails: High stoke, low budget

Calibre T3 Hardtails: High stoke, low budget

Calibre’s T3 Hardtail mountain bike lineup continues the brand’s tradition of producing proper, good value mountain bikes, with good quality…

[UPDATED] 2024 World Cup Teams: Who’s Gone Where?

[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!

Early bird discounts for Ride Sri Lanka 2024 – a 5 day multi terrain riding adventure

Early bird discounts for Ride Sri Lanka 2024 – a 5 day multi terrain riding adventure

Long term readers may recall Jason Miles’ entertaining ‘Mumble in the Jungle’ reports Sri Lanka a few years back. If…

9Point8 Slack-R Headset Review

9Point8 Slack-R Headset Review

What if you want a slacker head angle, but your bike won't accept slackset-style headset cups? Enter the 9Point8 Slack-R!

The Merida EX Enduro returns for 2024

The Merida EX Enduro returns for 2024

The Merida EX Enduro organisers have abandoned plans to make it an ebike only event for 2024, so whether you…

What’s New? Get The February Issue of Singletrack Magazine Here!

What’s New? Get The February Issue of Singletrack Magazine Here!

Change is afoot! Some new things are happening in the pages of Singletrack World, and you’ll be wanting February’s issue…

Fake Bikes? How To Spot A Scam Website

Fake Bikes? How To Spot A Scam Website

Off the back of a couple of stories we’ve published, and a suggestion from someone in the Forum, we thought…

It’s Pothole Day! Fill That Hole Gets An Update

It’s Pothole Day! Fill That Hole Gets An Update

There’s an obvious soundtrack to this… It’s not just Blackburn that has potholes, and if you spot one Cycling UK’s…

Mindset Monday: Videos From XC, DH and Freeride to adjust your outlook

Mindset Monday: Videos From XC, DH and Freeride to adjust your outlook

Goodbye weekend, hello Monday. Maybe you’re sitting at your desk happily tired after a weekend of pedalling. Maybe you work…

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