Reviews

Camelbak HAWG Commute 30

The Camelbak HAWG Commute 30 and MULE Commute 22 are commuter specific packs designed to carry all the stuff you need to and from the office.

Backpacks

Trek Roscoe 24 review: great little trail bike

The Trek Roscoe 24 sports fat tyres, 1x drivetrain, wide-range cassette, sloping top tube and rear brake calliper is tucked into the frame.

Bikes 18

Deuter Flyt 20 review – Backpack with spine protection

The Deuter Flyt 20 backpack is a lightweight backpack with integrated back protector.

Backpacks

Ripton & Co Women’s Diesel Jorts review

Jorts. A portmanteau of \'jean shorts\'. Probably worn by imagineers as they sit down to their morning cronut, right?

Clothing 2

DexShell Waterproof Ultrathin Socks review

Dexshell Waterproof Ultrathin socks that are thin enough to fit inside your normal shoes - great for summer and winter in the UK.

Clothing 12

Issue 144 Bike Test: WTF is a Trail Bike?

Benji and the team set out to stick to the trail, without veering off into the enduro or cross-country.

Bike Test 6

Pace RC295 AXS Ultimate review

The Pace RC295 then. Full carbon. 135mm rear travel dual linkage. 140-150mm fork. Full 29in or mullet thang with an offset shock bushing.

Bike Test

Specialized Stumpjumper Evo Alloy Comp review

The Specialized Stumpjumper Evo Alloy gets all the cool things that the carbon Stumpjumper has had for a few seasons now.

Bike Test 4

Truflo Mini Shock Pump review: twofer bargain or double trouble?

Hannah tries out the Truflo Mini Shock Pump that can take on tyres, shocks, Presta and Schrader. Will versatility add up to a useful tool?

Review 2

Whyte T-140 RS: First Ride Review

The Whyte T-140 is very much the classic trail bike of the Whyte range. Enough travel to cope with most things but responsive and efficient.

Bikes 4

Canyon Spectral 125 CF 8 review

The new-for-2022 Canyon Spectral 125 has pretty much the exact same geometry as the regular 150mm rear-travel Spectral. Why?

Bikes 6

TRP Trail Evo disc brake review

TRP Trail Evo has a super-light lever action and impressively short throw before biting. Great for racers. If you can handle it (literally!)

Brakes

SRAM Code RSC disc brake review

For all-out power freaks, we going to give the nod to the SRAM Code RSC. It has the most anchor-dropping chops of all brakes we\'ve tried.

Brakes

Shimano SLX M7120 disc brake review

The brake that felt like the best combination of top-end power and all-over feel was the Shimano SLX M7120.

Brakes

Magura MT7 Pro disc brake review

Folk who like to run their bite points really close to the grip should give the Magura MT7 Pro brake a try.

Brakes

Hope Tech 4 E4 disc brake review

The lever on these Hope Tech 4 E4 brakes is a big step up from the Tech 3 with a claimed 30% more power from a longer, more ergonomic lever.

Brakes

Hayes Dominion A4 disc brake review

The 4-pot Hayes Dominion A4 continues the venerable brand\'s return. Great to see them back in the mix when it comes to viable stoppers.

Brakes 2

Formula Cura 4 disc brake review

If we have to decide on The Best Brake we’d go for the Formula Cura 4. The key thing is that the Formulas have the feel. And that’s what counts....

Brakes

Oakley DRT3 MIPS Helmet Review: Super Stable

The Oakley DRT3 MIPS is the newest of their mountain bike helmets, retailing at around £110 it is around £50 cheaper than the existing DRT5.

Helmets 2

Kona Process 153 DL 29 Review: Mellow Yellow

The latest Kona Process 153 rolls on 29in wheels and sits in the middle of the Process range; Process X on one side, Process 134 on the other.

Bikes 6

Carbon Wasp Truffle Review: All the Speed

The Truffle is Carbon Wasp’s first foray in to a full production MTB frame. Designed, made and tested entirely in and around Leeds.

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POC Otocon Race MIPS helmet review

The POC Otocon Race MIPS helmet is a full face lightweight helmet, certified for downhill competition, but designed enduro racing/riding.

Helmets 3

Smith Bobcat Glasses Review

The Smith Bobcat is a new addition this year to the brand\'s eyewear range. Designed to offer same features as the brand\'s popular Wildcat.

Eyewear

Canyon Torque 29 CF 9 review: big travel agility, big grins

The Canyon Torque 29 CF 9 is a big travel bike that won\'t sterilise the trails. Heaps of fun from the trail to the race tape, in one package.

Bikes 3

Singletrack Issue 143 Bike Test: Party At The Back

Have we swallowed the marketing hook, line and sinker, or is there something to the mullet trend?

Bike Test 1

Review: Geometron G1

GeoMetron is essentially Chris Porter. If you don’t know who Chris Porter is, do a Google. Just make sure you have a brew ready before you dive in.

Bike Test 21

Review: Santa Cruz Bronson

Maybe the Santa Cruz Bronson does need an introduction. The latest Bronson is a massively different beast to the Bronson Mk1.

Bike Test 3

Review: Starling Twist Trail

Starling Cycles is Joe McEwan. Joe used to work as an aerospace engineer and build bike frames in his shed as a sideline.

Bike Test

Marzocchi Bomber Air shock: first ride review

Benji has had a Marzocchi Bomber Air plumbed into his RocketMAX for the past week or so. Here\'s how he feels about it. Yes, the piggyback reservoir is supposed to…

Rear Shocks 9

Mountain Bike Hip Pack Buyers Guide – Kit Essentials

Benji tests out some modern hip packs that can cater for all but the furthest adventuring of riders. Words Benji Photography Amanda The return of the humble water bottle and……

Buyers Guide 16

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