Giro Merit Spherical Dirt Helmet Review

Giro Merit Spherical Dirt Helmet Review

The Giro Merit Spherical Dirt is a do-it-all trail helmet with something called 'MIPS Spherical' for added crash protection.

Giro Insurgent Spherical Helmet review

Giro Insurgent Spherical Helmet review

Built around 'Spherical Technology', the Giro Insurgent claims to have 50% better cooling and 200g less weight than the Giro…

Giro Havoc H2O Shorts review

Giro Havoc H2O Shorts review

The Giro Havoc H2O shorts are one of my current go-tos. Though best known for helmets, Giro has been putting…

Fresh Goods Friday 559 – Le Freak, C’est Chic

Fresh Goods Friday 559 – Le Freak, C’est Chic

How very odd. Tonight, at the Trades Club just along the road from Singletrack Towers, it is possible to go…

Fresh Goods Friday 558 – The I’m Not Too Hot, YOU’RE Too Hot Edition

Fresh Goods Friday 558 – The I’m Not Too Hot, YOU’RE Too Hot Edition

The current heatwave is both a treat and a challenge. Riding bikes in anything over 24°C seems more challenging in…

First Look and Giveaway | 3 x Giro Source MIPS Helmet to be won!

First Look and Giveaway | 3 x Giro Source MIPS Helmet to be won!

First look at the Giro Source MIPS helmet, a cool, fashionable and safe trail lid suitable for all off-road riding.…

Christmas Countdown Day 14 – Giro Source MIPS Helmet

Christmas Countdown Day 14 – Giro Source MIPS Helmet

Another day another advent giveaway and today’s is a stonker! Delve inside for your chance to win a Giro Source…

Fresh Goods Friday 517: Autumn is here!

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?…

Review: Giro Ventana Fastlace Shoes

Review: Giro Ventana Fastlace Shoes

The two models of Giro Ventana shoes are looked on as being the spiritual successor to the  Terraduro – a…

It’s Friday? Again? | Fresh Goods Friday 499

It’s Friday? Again? | Fresh Goods Friday 499

It seems my rum recipe went down quite well last week, so I delved deeper into my drinks cabinet and…

Giro Manifest Spherical Trail Helmet – Giro’s Most High Tech Helmet Ever

Giro Manifest Spherical Trail Helmet – Giro’s Most High Tech Helmet Ever

Today, Giro launches its most high tech helmet ever, the Giro Manifest Spherical trail helmet. Spherical? Yes, this uses MIPS…

Rum Fuelled Fresh Goods Friday 498

Rum Fuelled Fresh Goods Friday 498

I had something deep and meaningful to open this Fresh Goods with, but on reflection, nobody needs that right now.…

New Giro Sector Clip In Shoes. Just don’t say ‘gravel…’

New Giro Sector Clip In Shoes. Just don’t say ‘gravel…’

Giro has just announced its new Sector clip-in shoes. Lightweight, stiff, adjustable and with a dual BOA system to keep…

Core Bike 2020 Randoms – Patriotic saddles, Boa, Body Armour and more!

Core Bike 2020 Randoms – Patriotic saddles, Boa, Body Armour and more!

Core Bike 2020 was filled with lots of flashy new goods to have us reaching for our wallets, but here…

Fresh Goods Friday 481 | Boxes of Mystery

Fresh Goods Friday 481 | Boxes of Mystery

It’s the first week of a new year, and the only thing fresh in this office is the goods. That’s…

Giro 100 Proof Winter Gloves Review | Mittens For MTB?

Giro 100 Proof Winter Gloves Review | Mittens For MTB?

Giro 100 Proof Winter Gloves Review. Are these winter riding mittens a contender for best extreme weather riding wear? Mittens…

Video | Riding Across The Generations

Video | Riding Across The Generations

Don’t sit and think about your age, or that ‘is that arthritis’ knee… get on out there and keep riding!…

FGF 458 | Not Very Fresh, Quite Humid and Slightly Flaccid Goods Friday

FGF 458 | Not Very Fresh, Quite Humid and Slightly Flaccid Goods Friday

We have been wondering what might be the worst job to have in a heatwave. We’re torn between the reprographics…

10 Online Deals That Will Save You A Bundle – NX Eagle, Five Ten, RockShox

10 Online Deals That Will Save You A Bundle – NX Eagle, Five Ten, RockShox

Don’t worry if you missed Black Friday and the New Year Holidays, there are still some amazing online deals to…

Fresh Goods Friday 430 – The Mid January Thoughts Edition

Fresh Goods Friday 430 – The Mid January Thoughts Edition

Dry January. Veganuary. Januhairy. Dogs are for life and not just for Christmas, but lifestyle choices are seemingly only for…

10 Super September Sales Bargains

10 Super September Sales Bargains

Summer is over, you’re back to work and the kids are in school. You owe yourself a treat. Something shiny…

Review: There’s no need for disco slippers when the Giro Chamber II shoes are so good

Review: There’s no need for disco slippers when the Giro Chamber II shoes are so good

James Vincent gives up his usual toe-tappers to test out the burly Chamber II shoes from Giro.  The original Giro…

Eurobike 2018: New Shimano & Giro shoes, ropey spokes, and a heavier Orange

Eurobike 2018: New Shimano & Giro shoes, ropey spokes, and a heavier Orange

Swedish brand Thule is expanding its range of hydration backpacks for mountain biking, and chose Eurobike to debut its new…

Lock and unload: Vista Outdoor announces plans to sell off Giro, Bell and Blackburn

Lock and unload: Vista Outdoor announces plans to sell off Giro, Bell and Blackburn

US-based outdoor conglomerate Vista Outdoor has announced plans to sell off some of its biggest cycling brands, including helmet manufacturers…

Fresh Goods Friday 394 – Office Redecoration Whitewash Edition

Fresh Goods Friday 394 – Office Redecoration Whitewash Edition

We are in a state of some upside down-ness. Chipps is back from his long haul trip and might be…

Sea Otter 2018: Found! New Giro Shoes Hidden In Plain Sight

Sea Otter 2018: Found! New Giro Shoes Hidden In Plain Sight

The Giro booth at the Sea Otter is always a good source of news and gossip. Not usually because of…

Cor Blimey It’s Hot! Hot sun and hot product in Fresh Goods Friday 393

Cor Blimey It’s Hot! Hot sun and hot product in Fresh Goods Friday 393

Who is heading into the weekend with a light sun burn after over indulgence in the bright stuff this week?…

FGF 392: Sticky shoes from Giro, flat pedals from Shimano, and a weird expanding tubeless foam thingamabob

FGF 392: Sticky shoes from Giro, flat pedals from Shimano, and a weird expanding tubeless foam thingamabob

Good morning all, and welcome to the three hundred and ninety second edition of Fresh Goods Friday! I honestly have…

2 Frames, 3 Gifs, And Really Hilarious Jokes! ROTFL with Fresh Goods Friday 387

2 Frames, 3 Gifs, And Really Hilarious Jokes! ROTFL with Fresh Goods Friday 387

Erm. Well. Sorry. Wil promised you last week that this week would be a bumper edition of Fresh Goods Friday…

Dropped From The Range: major retailers join boycott of bike brands for NRA connections

Dropped From The Range: major retailers join boycott of bike brands for NRA connections

US and Canadian co-ops pull orders for Camelbak, Bell, Blackburn and other Vista Outdoor brands

Would you buy a cycling product that’s made by a firearms company? There’s a good chance you already have

Would you buy a cycling product that’s made by a firearms company? There’s a good chance you already have

Giro, Bell, Camelbak and Blackburn under fire for US gun lobby connections

The very best of 2017 – Chipps’ picks for the Singletrack Editors’ Choice Award

The very best of 2017 – Chipps’ picks for the Singletrack Editors’ Choice Award

Chipps' favourite products and events from last year.

15 Of The Hottest Products From Core Bike 2018

15 Of The Hottest Products From Core Bike 2018

We've circled the show floor at Core Bike 2018 to bring to these hot new bikes and components.

Review: Giro’s Chronicle Helmet Brings Brain-Saving MIPS Technology Under 100 Quid

Review: Giro’s Chronicle Helmet Brings Brain-Saving MIPS Technology Under 100 Quid

The Giro Chronicle is a purpose-built trail helmet with some clever features - and coming in under the magic ton

8 Pairs Of Winter Boots Tested & Reviewed

8 Pairs Of Winter Boots Tested & Reviewed

Which boots will best suit your winter riding?

What We’re Wearing: Liv Hail Review

What We’re Wearing: Liv Hail Review

If you saw Hannah's review of the Liv Hail Advanced 1 and liked the look of any of her kit,…

Giro Launches Knitted Cycling Shoes

Giro Launches Knitted Cycling Shoes

No, really. Giro is launching reinforced, stretchy fabric clipless shoes

Review: Giro Chamber SPD Shoes

Review: Giro Chamber SPD Shoes

SPD shoes with a skate shoe exterior - Giro's Chamber shoe looks great, but does it perform?

Killer Hardtails Photoshoot With Alpinestars

Killer Hardtails Photoshoot With Alpinestars

Alpinestars kitted out our intrepid staffers on their recent trip out to Innsbruck to test a trio of hardtails for…

Fresh Goods Friday 354

Fresh Goods Friday 354

It's the last day of term edition of Fresh Goods Friday!

Fresh Goods Friday 349

Fresh Goods Friday 349

Hup hup hup! We're half way through the year! Only 50% more Fresh Goods Fridays to come...

Singletrack Shorts 002: Giro Chamber SPD Shoe

Singletrack Shorts 002: Giro Chamber SPD Shoe

Rewatch Wil's live video all about his Giro Chamber SPD Shoes and see what's coming up tomorrow.

Fresh Goods Friday 342

Fresh Goods Friday 342

Wait, it's Friday again? Already? Yay!

Real People Win Things With Singletrack!

Real People Win Things With Singletrack!

Our advent megasack winner collected his prize today.

Review: Giro Jacket Flat Pedal Shoes

Review: Giro Jacket Flat Pedal Shoes

Crayons adorns some new flat pedal riding shoes from Giro. Do the Jackets have what it takes to stick it…

Review: Trail Helmet Group Test

Review: Trail Helmet Group Test

Looking for a trail helmet guide? Then check out Barney's feature on some of the top trail helmets from Giro,…

The Gift Giveaway Competition Has Been Won!

The Gift Giveaway Competition Has Been Won!

Did you win the 2016 Advent Calendar Mega Sack? Find out if you did here!

Singletrack Advent Prize Giveaway Week 3

Singletrack Advent Prize Giveaway Week 3

Stuck for gift ideas? Want to win some top goodies? Check out what we've got coming for you this week

Video: Fresh Goods Friday 315

Video: Fresh Goods Friday 315

We take a look at the BOS Deville AM forks, the Giro Switchblade helmet, and new cold-weather shoes from 5.10

Fresh Goods Friday 315

Fresh Goods Friday 315

Oh glory be, it's Friday. That can only mean one thing: there are goods, and they are fresh

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