Andi is a gadget guru and mountain biker who has lived and ridden bikes in China and Spain before settling down in the Peak District to become Singletrack's social media expert. He is definitely more big travel fun than XC sufferer but his bike collection does include some rare hardtails - He's a collector and curator as well as a rider. Theory and practice in perfect balance with his inner chi, or something. As well as living life based on what he last read in a fortune cookie Andi likes nothing better than riding big travel bikes.
Bike Check: Louis Jeandel’s EWS Sunn Kern EN
Louis Jeandel, aged 22 lives in Aix-Les-Bains an epic spot for riding with stunning natural trails to keep his skills honed. When not riding, Louis spends time with friends or...
The “ultra-secret” Cannondale Jekyll has finally launched! Did you avoid the spoilers?
In this day and age, it has become increasingly difficult to keep a bike launch a secret which is probably why you have already seen the new Cannondale Jekyll. Unless...
5 years in the making, this is the Raaw Madonna V2.2
New updates mean the V2.2 is more refined and that all Raaw owners now get a 5-year warranty! Yes, that means you! The Raaw Madonna V2.2 isn’t anything for current...
Peaty’s new grease and assembly pastes are here to keep your bike running like new for longer
Peaty’s new grease and assembly pastes are here to keep your bike running like new for longer Peaty’s, not content with lubing your chain and cleaning your frame, have now...
Production Privée celebrates downhill WC entry and motorsport history with 2 new ‘universes’
Production Privée’s new steel bikes celebrate downhill racing and motorsport history. Any rider with just a passing knowledge of Production Privée will be well aware of the brand’s love of...
Forbidden Druid GX ‘Ziggy Edition’ gives riders mixed wheels out of the box
You can now run a Forbidden Druid with a mullet right out of the box with the new ‘Ziggy Edition’ build. The mullets are taking over! Every time we turn...
Dorval AM teams up with UK start-up JR3DS for custom kit
Proof that you don’t have to be a multi-million dollar mega-corporation to get involved with a World Class Downhill team! Starting your own brand from scratch can be a daunting...
Bike Check: Patrolling The World With David Cachon
There aren’t many riders who can claim to be a 2 x Trials World Champion a Guinness World Record Holder, an adventurer, photographer and content creator, but David Cachon wears...
Are you looking for 30% more performance from your lube? Peaty’s has you covered!
Peaty’s release a new premium formulation of their LinkLube Premium all-weather lube boasting 30% more performance. If there is one thing I desire more than anything its performance from my...
First Look: Our newest long term test rig is a custom Cotic BFE Max!
You’ve seen this frame before, and you’ve seen the parts hanging from it, but now it’s finally alive and ready to hit dry dusty trails. First of all, I would...
Commencal will be racing a prototype DH bike with Virtual High Pivot this season!
Commencal takes the covers off its latest rendition of the successful Supreme downhill bike revealing a prototype with a virtual high pivot. The eagle eyed of you have probably already...
Have the Fi’zi:k Gravita Versor flat shoes knocked Andi’s current favourite flat pedal show off their podium? There is a lot to be unhappy about in the world, but I...
Microshift Advent X 1 x 10 drivetrain review: not just for budget builds
I’ve been testing the Microshift Advent X on a number of bikes over the past few months and I’ve come away a believer! Editors’ Choice 2021 This product features in...
Review: The Pole Taival Frameset is long but not unwieldy
Earlier in the year, Andi took delivery of a Pole Taival frameset, a bike that has helped rekindle his love of steel hardtails once again. I’ve had a lot of...
The new Transition Patrol gets new geometry, adjustable rear travel and a new haircut thanks to a mullet wheel combo! How do you make a 27.5in bike even more capable?...
Hope releases the ultra-lightweight Hope XCR weighing at a feathery 182g per end, and we have a first look. Fans of Hope brakes, but those not needing the all-out stopping...
Nukeproof are quickly becoming the kings of sensible, long-lasting kit, so what does Andi make of the Nukeproof Horizon V2 wheelset? What are they? They’re wheels and they give your...
Halo Gravitas are handmade wheels tested on the Downhill World Cup
Halo has added to its wide range of wheelsets with the new Gravitas, a handmade offering tested for the extremes of World Cup Downhill racing. In a market flooded with...
Released earlier in the year, the Troy Lee Design A3 helmet promises maximum comfort, ultimate style and all-over safety. What is it? The Troy Lee Designs A3 helmet is the...
Return of the Goat 2: New YT Capra launches with a big-budget movie
YT launches an updated Capra, but what’s more exciting the new bike or the big-budget movie attached to it? So what do the new YT Capra and a new unnamed...
First Ride: The Gen 4 Cotic FlareMax punches way above its weight!
Now in its 4th incarnation, the Cotic FlareMax takes on frame updates, new build options and a ‘down country’ alter-ego. Can you believe that the first generation Cotic FlareMax is...
First Ride Review of the new Pirelli Scorpion Enduro S, Trail S and Enduro R tyres
Pirelli says that “Power is Nothing Without Control” so how does the new range of Pirelli Scorpion Enduro and Trail tyres perform? Just over 2 years ago, Pirelli launched the...
Review: Fovno N Power Automated Pneumatic Bike Carrier
The Fovno N Power Automated Pneumatic bike carrier could be the solution to small and impractical car/bike interface. I have a problem, a problem that I believe affects quite a...
Here’s a round up from the world of bike news. Short stuff, serious stuff, and a bit of silly too. Who Is Taking This Seriously? Antoine Taillefer and Corentin Desbois...
Shimano launch huge 220mm discs for 10% extra stopping power
If you’re in the market for more powerful anchors then check out these oversized discs from Shimano. Disc brakes are, in general, a very effective and powerful way of bringing...
We think about tyres riding on trails, even riding in trails, but never actually building them. Specialized is changing that. What we have here is a pair of the latest...
Katy Winton announces Moxie XI EWS program with Nukeproof
Katy Winton will ride a Nukeproof Giga 297 for the 2021 EWS season through her own racing program Moxie XI. After learning that her 5 years with Trek was coming...
Wheels, Components, Lycra and Turkish Rock: Fresh Goods Friday 545
There’s plenty of news to talk about this week. I believe the pubs are open? And Scotland is easing restrictions on how many pals you can see at once? Well...
