Hannah Collingridge and Joolze Dymond are this year’s commentators for the British Cycling National XC Series. They’re also bringing us…
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Nanduro – Slowing Down To Catch Up
Amanda finds out she has inherited more than just good sewing skills from her Nan. Bikes are in the blood.…
Weight weenies rejoice! Canyon releases updated Lux and Exceed for 2022
Canyon releases details of the 2022 Canyon Exceed and Canyon Lux, no new frames but new lightweight builds! If your…
First Look – The Sonder Dial gets a SID Ultimate and costs just £1699!
In the spirit of supply chain issues, our test bike has come with a Reba, but still… the Sonder Dial…
Hope XCR Pro X2 Review | How good can 199g brakes really be?
Fresh new Hope XCR Pro X2 stoppers for XC racers or trail bike riders wanting to save on weight, but…
Making XC Cool Again? New Santa Cruz Blur and Juliana Wilder
Now before you all shout ‘but XC has always been cool!’, the whole shizzle with this bike launch seems to…
First Look: Hope XCR 199g XC/Trail brakes
Hope releases the ultra-lightweight Hope XCR weighing at a feathery 182g per end, and we have a first look. Fans…
2021 Merida Ninety-Six updated for the XC and Downcountry crowd
Merida’s lightweight Ninety-Six is updated for XC race and down-country larking about. Had you told me this time last year…
New Reynolds 309/289 XC Series Wheels – with heritage turquoise option
Reynolds today introduces a new range of XC wheels, the 309/289XC. These carbon wheels are aimed at the demands of…
Roval Launches New Control SL Wheels – ‘The Lightest In The World’
We brought you the story of Roval’s super-light, super-limited Team Edition Control SL wheels back in March. Back then, they…
Orbea Alma | Superlight hardtails from £799!
The latest Orbea Alma hardtail offers impressive race ready weights at a price to suit every pocket. Orbea gets 1/3…
New Orbea Oiz | Now even lighter than before!
The latest update to the Orbea Oiz is revealed, and it uses a new OMX carbon which results in what…
First look: YT IZZO a trail bike from the masters of gravity
YT Industries is known for aggressive gravity bikes, but the new YT IZZO signs a departure from the norm and…
Canyon Neuron CF: New 2020 model gets even lighter
Canyon has announced an addition to the Canyon Neuron CF line up: a super light Canyon Neuron CF SLX. Weighing…
British MTB National Championships | New Champions And Old Faces
The British National Mountain Bike Championships took place this weekend, with the Downhill event at Revolution Bike Park in Wales,…
HUNT All-Mountain Carbon H_Impact wheel set released for just £789
Wheel wizards, HUNT, have released a new set of carbon rimmed all-mountain wheels with a lifetime crash replacement warranty and…
This carbon fibre, full suspension, 29er, XC bike is just £1690… in France
XC riders living in France can now walk into their nearest Decathlon store and pick up the all-new Rockrider XC…
The New 2020 Ibis Ripley – Even Better Than The Ripmo?
Chipps gives us the lowdown on the brand new 2020 Ibis Ripley The new 29er from Ibis, the Ripley, Mk4,…
Crankbrothers Synthesis Tuned XC Wheels Launched With Industry Nine Hydra Hubs
Crankbrothers launched its tuned carbon wheels for the hard hitting end of the market back in October last year. ‘Reinventing…
Skinny Dipping #003: British mud, South African dust and Brazilian firsts
From the mud of northern and middle England to the dust of South Africa and Brazil, we’ve got it here…
Skinny Dipping #002 – Kielder, Courtney and the Cape
It feels like 2019 has got off to a galloping pace. Not only are we already on our second edition…
Skinny Dipping #001 – ‘Puffer’s done, the rest of the season’s to come
In the modern MTB world of bike parks and 160mm full sussers it’s easy to forget that there are many…
Review |Canyon Lux CF SL 8.0 Pro Race – Mile-Muncher For Mortals
The Lux isn’t just Canyon’s latest XC ripper – it’s also the lightest and most advanced full suspension race bike…
Team Rumours Part 2: Miller, Atwill, Agassiz, Gwin, Harrison, Atherton and more 2019 team news
We’re in the thick of 2019 Team Rumours, with riders finally announcing that they’ll be leaving current contracts and are…
Review: With a 120mm fork, the Santa Cruz Blur is a pocket rocket trail bike
As far as contemporary XC bikes go, the latest generation Blur from Santa Cruz Bicycles ticks a lot of boxes.…
Vitus Gets Its XC Race On With The 2019 Rapide Alloy And Rapide Carbon Range
Vitus has launched a revamped range of bikes for 2019. Some are old favourites with a few choice updates, while…
Meet The £12,799 Mondraker F-Podium Carbon RR SL
Possibly one of the most head-turning bikes of the 2018 Cycle Show was this, the Mondraker F-Podium Carbon RR SL…
Interview: Dan Jarvis – it doesn’t take much to sell women’s racing, they’re the ones serving up the drama
Dan Jarvis has been involved in promoting women’s mountain biking for many years, first through his university club in Brighton,…
2019 Mondraker Chrono Carbon Announced With 1,150g frame
If you’re a privateer XC racer looking for an ultra-lightweight race-bred ride for next season then cast your eyes over…
Review: Simplon Cirex 120 – Slammed and svelte, but not just for suffering
As I’m sure everyone has noticed, there’s been something of a change in mountain bike geometry in the last few…
First Look: Canyon Lux CF SL 8.0 Pro Race. The Bike Starsky And Hutch Would Ride
Here’s one for you XC racers, or for anyone with a soft spot for lightweight and racy full-suspension bikes. This…
This Plastic 3D Printed Frame Costs Just 7,999 Euros!
3D printed frames are nothing new we’ve seen them work and we’ve seen them fail, and generally its the plastic…
Hit The North Returns Again. Again.
The Singletrack Forum’s favourite event ever* is to return this May. Run by 24 hour racing legend and Guy Martin’s…
UPDATED: Rissveds Excluded From XC World Cup Because Of… Clothes?
Conflict over contracts drastically alters Swedish cycling lineup
Race Report: OMX Pro Team At The XC World Cup
Isla Short, Annie Last and Martin Gluth racing in Mont-Sainte-Anne
Gallery: National XC Championships, Cannock Chase
Annie Last and Grant Ferguson secure elite XC wins at Cannock Chase
British XC Riders Head To Lenzerheide On A High
More great results in Vallnord keeps expectations high for the next round of the World Cup
Specialized Epic 2018: Farewell FSR Hello Single Pivot
How much lighter could this flagship XC race bike get by switching to a single pivot? Quite a lot as…
Poll: What Type Of Bike Do You Aspire To Own?
A race hardtail? A mid-travel trail bike? A bikepackery thing? What bike is on your wish list? Be a part…
Singletrack7: Who’s Going To Be There?
With just 4 weeks to go before the Singletrack7, more news of this highly anticipated event has been made official.
2 Hours Of Power: Hit The North 5
With blue skies, muddy trails and a spectator-friendly course, the 5th edition of Hit the North was a roaring success…
Seeking The Limelight
James Cornford looks at how mountain biking can gain mainstream exposure and asks if we really want it
Hadleigh Park International: Rio Racers Line Up
The World's best line up at Hadleigh Park this weekend for a pre-Olympic showdown. Who's your pick for the win?
First Ride: Lapierre XR 2017
Electronic self adjusting suspension on this redesigned XC bike from Lapierre
Rocky Mountain Launches Element 2017
If you're eyeing up the XC offerings for next year, here's another to add to the mix.
Cairns World Cup – XC & DH Report
Cairns turned up the heat last weekend. Here's our XC & DH Summary
Review: Platypus Tokul 8.0 XC
An afternoon-ride sized backpack from Platypus, as seen Singletrack Issue 103
