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Review: After a playful bargain? The Pinnacle Ramin 3 Plus might be the bike for you

Pinnacle is the house-brand of retail giant, Evans Cycles, but the range is way more than a selection of rebadged catalogue bikes. The brand’s bike designer James Olsen has a...

2018 Christmas Countdown Day 4: Win Mudhugger FRX Mudguards

It’s getting wetter and muddier by the day, so what better prize to offer in Day 4 of our Christmas Countdown giveaway than one of these excellent Mudhugger FRX mudguards!...

unsprung heroes rigid bike test kona unit x

Review: Kona’s Unit X is like a singlespeed, but with 10 more gears?

The Kona Unit has a long history, from a Canadian company with an equally deep heritage. While Kona celebrates its 30th birthday in 2018, the Unit name dates back at...

Orbea Wild FS eMTB Boasts An Off Trend “Upright Trail Bike Position”

There is nothing that we love more than receiving a Press Release on the day that the embargo is to lift. We especially love it when the press release drops...

The Great Singletrack Christmas Giveaway – What’s Coming This Week?

We’ve already given away two prizes this week, but never fear, we have plenty more great prizes to be won. Yes! PRIZES to be WON by YOU! It’s very easy...

First Ride: We Test The Brand New 2019 Canyon Neuron CF

For those who were taking notice, you’ll remember that a short while ago we reported that German direct sales giant, Canyon, had quietly released an updated 2019 version of the...

push acs3 coil conversion kit fox 36 santa cruz hightower

Reviewed & Recommended: Push Industries ACS3 Fork Coil Spring Conversion Kit

Push Industries is a US manufacturer that specialises in producing high-end suspension components and upgrades for existing forks and shocks. The ACS3 Fork Coil Conversion kit is one of its...

black friday

Top 10 2018 Black Friday Mountain Bike Deals – Save As Much As £1500 On 2018 Bikes!

10 mountain bike Black Friday deals so cheap you can’t afford to ignore them. It’s finally Black Friday and if you have been holding out on buying a new bike...

Fresh Goods Friday 423 – The Dark At Four Edition

Welcome to the ‘Dark at 4pm, deadline week, Chipps is back and we’re ignoring him’ winter Fresh Goods Friday special! Yep, there’s no getting away from it that we’re fully...

specialized stumpjumper lt

Review: The Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 29 rides well beyond its spec sheet

Earlier this year Wil had the pleasure of heading out to Spain for the launch of the new Specialized Stumpjumpers. We’ve now had the Stumpjumper ST Comp Carbon 29 (130/120mm)...

Singletrack Magazine Issue 121: Simon Gallup – There Is No Cure

Simon Gallup:  There is no cure. He plays in a world-famous band and has toured the globe for the last 40 years. And yet, all he really wants to do……

Singletrack Magazine Issue 121: Clwydian Hills

Tom Hutton dodges the sheep but feels the heat at one of the lesser-known mountain bike hotspots in North Wales. Words & Photography tom hutton Every year, there’s a day...

specialized stumpjumper st

Review: The Specialized Stumpjumper ST Comp Carbon 29 may be shorter on travel, but it ain’t short on fun

Earlier this year Wil had the pleasure of heading out to Spain for the launch of the new Specialized Stumpjumpers. We’ve now had the Stumpjumper ST Comp Carbon 29 (130/120mm)...

These are the 5 UK hardtails we want to ride this winter!

Is it just us or do all mountain bikers pine for the love of a good hardtail come the winter months? Being able to thrash it out on a sloppy……

genesis tarn first look

First Look: Genesis Tarn Keeping It Real With UK Steel

Made from steel, the Genesis Tarn is a dedicated 27.5 Plus bike for riders wanting the spring of steel, the boing of chunky rubber and the confidence and stability a...

Bike Check: Scott Belshaw’s Kona Process 153 CR/DL 29

Scott Belshaw is the UK sales manager for iconic Canadian brand Kona Bikes.  Based in the North West, not too far from Singletrack HQ, Scott swung by last week to……

First Ride Review: Intense Tazer eMTB

A few years ago we wouldn’t have dreamt that Intense would build an eBike, but they have and judging by the fact that Intense’s head honcho, Jeff Steber managed to...

First Ride Review: Intense Tazer eMTB

A few years ago we wouldn’t have dreamt that Intense would build an eBike, but they have and judging by the fact that Intense’s head honcho, Jeff Steber managed to...

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Longterm Review: 2019 Scott Ransom 900 Tuned

It’s been three months since we first got our hands on the brand new Scott Ransom. Fully redesigned for 2019 and beyond, the Ransom glides into the Scott lineup as...

kingdom hero

First Look: Kingdom Vendetta X2. Versatile Titanium Hardtail On Test

The 3rd bike in our upcoming Ti Hard, Titanium hardtail magazine bike test is this Kingdom Vendetta X2, custom built with matching orange decals and pre-production titanium stem. Kingdom makes...

Not A Butcher And Not Quite A Hillbilly – Specialized Announces All-New Eliminator Tyre

We’re well and truly on our way to winter, and although the weather is turning the trails haven’t quite decided how they want to run. Somedays they run greasy and...

Vitus Launches Fox Factory Equipped Enduro And Trail Bikes From £2999.99

If Vitus’ new alloy XC bikes aren’t your thing, then what about some new trail and enduro full-suspension bikes? And what about Fox Suspension on these bikes for the first...

2019 Vitus Range Announced – Everything from kids bikes, to Factory Enduro bikes

We’ve been through a few of the highlights of the 2019 Vitus mountain bike range here and here, but the whole range of bikes has been updated and a few...

2019 Mondraker Foxy R 29

Mondraker Foxy R 29 Review – Don’t read this review if you don’t like riding fast.

I spent the first part of this year onboard the fantastic Mondraker Foxy, so when the 29er version of the same bike arrived at Singletrack Towers I was quick to...

Review: X-Fusion Trace 36 Fork – A big fork to take on the big hitters

New for this year, the Trace 36 is X-Fusions’s top end, big wheeled enduro fork, aimed at the influx of long travel, hard hitting big wheeled bikes that have become...

Mondraker’s All New Level Is Almost An e-MTB Version Of The Foxy 29

While some bike brands are happy to release e-MTB alternatives to current models, Mondraker develops and names its e-MTB separately from its non-e-bike ranges. So when we looked over the...

Mondraker’s All New Level Is Almost An e-MTB Version Of The Foxy 29

So when we looked over the specs of the latest Mondraker e-MTB we instantly thought “surely this bike should be the Fox E 29er”. After all, it runs on 29er…

Reinventing Suspension: We Ride The New Trust Performance Message Fork

Launched today is the Trust Performance Message, a pivoting fork that will change the look of front suspension, and improve your ride. We’re one of just three publications to get an……

A voyage of discovery: Columbus, seafood and gravel on Porto Santo. Kona Gravel Launch, Part 2

A second island, a second bike. How did Tom get on on the Kona gravel launch?

The Winners! Singletrack Reader Awards 2018

Nominated and voted for by you, our readers, the votes have been counted and the winners have been revealed at our star studded awards ceremony. There were definitely more flannel...

unsprung heroes rigid bike test pinnacle ramin 3

Review: After a playful bargain? The Pinnacle Ramin 3 Plus might be the bike for you

Pinnacle is the house-brand of retail giant, Evans Cycles, but the range is way more than a selection of rebadged catalogue bikes. The brand’s bike designer James Olsen has a...

2018 Christmas Countdown Day 4: Win Mudhugger FRX Mudguards

It’s getting wetter and muddier by the day, so what better prize to offer in Day 4 of our Christmas Countdown giveaway than one of these excellent Mudhugger FRX mudguards!...

unsprung heroes rigid bike test kona unit x

Review: Kona’s Unit X is like a singlespeed, but with 10 more gears?

The Kona Unit has a long history, from a Canadian company with an equally deep heritage. While Kona celebrates its 30th birthday in 2018, the Unit name dates back at...

Orbea Wild FS eMTB Boasts An Off Trend “Upright Trail Bike Position”

There is nothing that we love more than receiving a Press Release on the day that the embargo is to lift. We especially love it when the press release drops...

The Great Singletrack Christmas Giveaway – What’s Coming This Week?

We’ve already given away two prizes this week, but never fear, we have plenty more great prizes to be won. Yes! PRIZES to be WON by YOU! It’s very easy...

First Ride: We Test The Brand New 2019 Canyon Neuron CF

For those who were taking notice, you’ll remember that a short while ago we reported that German direct sales giant, Canyon, had quietly released an updated 2019 version of the...

push acs3 coil conversion kit fox 36 santa cruz hightower

Reviewed & Recommended: Push Industries ACS3 Fork Coil Spring Conversion Kit

Push Industries is a US manufacturer that specialises in producing high-end suspension components and upgrades for existing forks and shocks. The ACS3 Fork Coil Conversion kit is one of its...

black friday

Top 10 2018 Black Friday Mountain Bike Deals – Save As Much As £1500 On 2018 Bikes!

10 mountain bike Black Friday deals so cheap you can’t afford to ignore them. It’s finally Black Friday and if you have been holding out on buying a new bike...

Fresh Goods Friday 423 – The Dark At Four Edition

Welcome to the ‘Dark at 4pm, deadline week, Chipps is back and we’re ignoring him’ winter Fresh Goods Friday special! Yep, there’s no getting away from it that we’re fully...

specialized stumpjumper lt

Review: The Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 29 rides well beyond its spec sheet

Earlier this year Wil had the pleasure of heading out to Spain for the launch of the new Specialized Stumpjumpers. We’ve now had the Stumpjumper ST Comp Carbon 29 (130/120mm)...

Singletrack Magazine Issue 121: Simon Gallup – There Is No Cure

Simon Gallup:  There is no cure. He plays in a world-famous band and has toured the globe for the last 40 years. And yet, all he really wants to do……

Singletrack Magazine Issue 121: Clwydian Hills

Tom Hutton dodges the sheep but feels the heat at one of the lesser-known mountain bike hotspots in North Wales. Words & Photography tom hutton Every year, there’s a day...

specialized stumpjumper st

Review: The Specialized Stumpjumper ST Comp Carbon 29 may be shorter on travel, but it ain’t short on fun

Earlier this year Wil had the pleasure of heading out to Spain for the launch of the new Specialized Stumpjumpers. We’ve now had the Stumpjumper ST Comp Carbon 29 (130/120mm)...

These are the 5 UK hardtails we want to ride this winter!

Is it just us or do all mountain bikers pine for the love of a good hardtail come the winter months? Being able to thrash it out on a sloppy……

genesis tarn first look

First Look: Genesis Tarn Keeping It Real With UK Steel

Made from steel, the Genesis Tarn is a dedicated 27.5 Plus bike for riders wanting the spring of steel, the boing of chunky rubber and the confidence and stability a...

Bike Check: Scott Belshaw’s Kona Process 153 CR/DL 29

Scott Belshaw is the UK sales manager for iconic Canadian brand Kona Bikes.  Based in the North West, not too far from Singletrack HQ, Scott swung by last week to……

First Ride Review: Intense Tazer eMTB

A few years ago we wouldn’t have dreamt that Intense would build an eBike, but they have and judging by the fact that Intense’s head honcho, Jeff Steber managed to...

First Ride Review: Intense Tazer eMTB

A few years ago we wouldn’t have dreamt that Intense would build an eBike, but they have and judging by the fact that Intense’s head honcho, Jeff Steber managed to...

scott ransom 900 tuned wil portugal lagos

Longterm Review: 2019 Scott Ransom 900 Tuned

It’s been three months since we first got our hands on the brand new Scott Ransom. Fully redesigned for 2019 and beyond, the Ransom glides into the Scott lineup as...

kingdom hero

First Look: Kingdom Vendetta X2. Versatile Titanium Hardtail On Test

The 3rd bike in our upcoming Ti Hard, Titanium hardtail magazine bike test is this Kingdom Vendetta X2, custom built with matching orange decals and pre-production titanium stem. Kingdom makes...

Not A Butcher And Not Quite A Hillbilly – Specialized Announces All-New Eliminator Tyre

We’re well and truly on our way to winter, and although the weather is turning the trails haven’t quite decided how they want to run. Somedays they run greasy and...

Vitus Launches Fox Factory Equipped Enduro And Trail Bikes From £2999.99

If Vitus’ new alloy XC bikes aren’t your thing, then what about some new trail and enduro full-suspension bikes? And what about Fox Suspension on these bikes for the first...

2019 Vitus Range Announced – Everything from kids bikes, to Factory Enduro bikes

We’ve been through a few of the highlights of the 2019 Vitus mountain bike range here and here, but the whole range of bikes has been updated and a few...

2019 Mondraker Foxy R 29

Mondraker Foxy R 29 Review – Don’t read this review if you don’t like riding fast.

I spent the first part of this year onboard the fantastic Mondraker Foxy, so when the 29er version of the same bike arrived at Singletrack Towers I was quick to...

Review: X-Fusion Trace 36 Fork – A big fork to take on the big hitters

New for this year, the Trace 36 is X-Fusions’s top end, big wheeled enduro fork, aimed at the influx of long travel, hard hitting big wheeled bikes that have become...

Mondraker’s All New Level Is Almost An e-MTB Version Of The Foxy 29

While some bike brands are happy to release e-MTB alternatives to current models, Mondraker develops and names its e-MTB separately from its non-e-bike ranges. So when we looked over the...

Mondraker’s All New Level Is Almost An e-MTB Version Of The Foxy 29

So when we looked over the specs of the latest Mondraker e-MTB we instantly thought “surely this bike should be the Fox E 29er”. After all, it runs on 29er…

Reinventing Suspension: We Ride The New Trust Performance Message Fork

Launched today is the Trust Performance Message, a pivoting fork that will change the look of front suspension, and improve your ride. We’re one of just three publications to get an……

A voyage of discovery: Columbus, seafood and gravel on Porto Santo. Kona Gravel Launch, Part 2

A second island, a second bike. How did Tom get on on the Kona gravel launch?

The Winners! Singletrack Reader Awards 2018

Nominated and voted for by you, our readers, the votes have been counted and the winners have been revealed at our star studded awards ceremony. There were definitely more flannel...