Cane Creek’s Helm Goes 29in (And 27.5Plus Too)

After a successful introduction of the 27.5in version last year, Cane Creek Cycling Components has announced the release of its anticipated 29in/27.5+ version of the HELM. The HELM 29/27.5+ is...

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Get a look at this gorgeous UK-made steel full suspension bike from Swarf Cycles

We have very good news for those of you who appreciate locally-made steel mountain bikes. We have just received a new, and very unique full suspension bike in from Swarf...

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Fresh Goods Friday 391 – Sexy Steel, Ingenious Inflators & A Brand New Commencal

Today my dear reader, I regret to inform you that Singletrack Towers is in mourning. We are sad and inconsolable for the loss of a dear friend, colleague and fellow...

The Full Stache! Trek’s New Full Suspension 29 Plus Adventure Trail Bike.

‘Anyone who likes to go long and get weird will like Full Stache’ is how Trek is introducing its new 29+ full suspension bike. And, having been a champion of...

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Review: The 2018 Genesis Mantle 20 is no boring XC race bike

Last year, Genesis Bikes brought out its brand new carbon fibre hardtail called the Mantle. We gave it to our lean, mean, climbing machine, Rachel Sokal, to put it through...

Fresh Goods Friday 390

Last year I ruined Easter. I started off really well: I bought lots of chocolate eggs, and I wrote a bunch of riddles, and I carefully hid them all over...

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UK Exclusive First Ride Review: We test the 2019 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt

We managed to get an exclusive first ride on Rocky Mountain\'s brand new Thunderbolt, a super versatile 140mm superbike

The Direct Approach: How the way we buy bikes is changing

The landscape of bicycle retail is shifting, and there are now an increasing number of companies that only sell direct to the buyers. Some of the most respected brands in…

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Video Review: Is XC dead? After testing these three bikes, we don’t think so

In Issue #116 of Singletrack Magazine, Wil and the crew tested three new generation full suspension XC race bikes. Is XC dead? Or is it just a little out of fashion?...

Review: The 2018 Norco Sight C2 is ready to shreddy straight out of the box

For the past few weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of soaking up some (much needed) Vitamin D during a holiday Down Under in Australia. Aside from the obligatory family and...

MakingUpTheNumbers – Gravity Events Round 1: The Race That Didn’t Happen

George Thompson, our regular reporter of mid pack (if he’s doing well) downhill action, is back in action. Well, sort of. He’s got a new team, a new fan club...

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First Ride Review: Santa Cruz Blur 3 CC XX1 Reserve

It’s been about five years coming, but the Santa Cruz Blur is finally back First introduced back in 2002 alongside the V-10 downhill bike, the Blur was one of the...

Wireless Shifting Is Here! As Is Wide Rubber! Pumps! Bikes! Shoes! Glasses too! It’s Fresh Goods Friday 388!

No one ever reads this bit, but how else will they know they\'re missing Fresh Goods Friday 388?

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Review: Scream if you wanna go faster! We test and review 3 carbon fibre full suspension XC race bikes

In Issue #116 of Singletrack Magazine, Wil and the crew tested three new generation full suspension XC race bikes. Read on for a short summary of each bike, along with……

specialized epic expert

Review: You may hate the Brain, but the 2018 Specialized Epic Expert is ready to prove you wrong

In Issue #116 of Singletrack Magazine, Wil and the crew tested three new generation full suspension XC race bikes. Read on for the full review of the 2018 Specialized Epic...

Review: Suspension tinkerers rejoice! The Formula Selva fork has all the bells & whistles

The Selva fork is the newest enduro fork from Italian motorcycle and mountain bike suspension/brake manufacturer, Formula. We got one a huge 160mm travel 29er version to test, and gave...

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Video: Is carbon all that it’s cracked up to be? We test three alloy versions of popular carbon superbikes

In Issue #115 of Singletrack Magazine, our former Tech Editor, the great Mr Barney Marsh, tested and reviewed three alloy iterations of popular carbon fibre mountain bikes. These days, carbon fibre...

fox 36 factory kashima rockshox lyrik rct3 suspension fork

Which would you choose? We spend 6 months aboard the 2018 Fox 36 Float and RockShox Lyrik RCT3 to see which comes out on top

Despite mounting opposition in the high-end mountain bike suspension market from the likes of Cane Creek, Öhlins, MRP, Formula and DVO, there is still somewhat of a duopoly when it...

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Longterm Review: Is the 2018 RockShox Lyrik RCT3 the butteriest of them all?

For 2018, both Fox and RockShox have come out swinging with updates to their long-travel suspension forks: Fox with its new 36, and RockShox with the new Lyrik. Over the...

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Starling Cycles Murmur Factory Edition Announced!

Big news today for anyone who has a soft spot for steel full suspension frames, as UK bike maker Starling Cycles announces an all new model into its range.

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London Bike Show 2018: We chat with Orange about the new Stage 4

Produced in association with Orange Bikes How much travel is too much travel? Is there such a thing? Surely it’s always better to have more travel than you need, not...

29in front, 27.5+ back, and Shimano STEPS in the middle. Canyon welcomes you to the e-Party with the unique Spectral:ON!

In huge news from the German direct-to-consumer brand, Canyon is launching its first e-MTB. Called the Spectral:ON, this is an e-bike that has been a long time in the making,...

29in front, 27.5+ back, and Shimano STEPS in the middle. Canyon welcomes you to the e-Party with the unique Spectral:ON!

By the Singletrack Editorial Team In huge news from the German direct-to-consumer brand, Canyon is launching its first e-MTB. Called the Spectral:ON, this is an e-bike that has been a...

29in front, 27.5+ back, and Shimano STEPS in the middle. Canyon welcomes you to the e-Party with the unique Spectral:ON!

In huge news from the German direct-to-consumer brand, Canyon is launching its first e-MTB. Called the Spectral:ON, this is an e-bike that has been a long time in the making,...

Race Face Turbine Dropper Seatpost - £157.49

10 February Online Deals – Snowmageddon Savings!

Half price dropper posts, 70% off helmets and Transition frames from only £400!

2019 Is Here Already! Here Is RockShox’ Lineup For The Future

Just when you were just getting used to 2018, and starting to pay off the credit card accrued in 2017, RockShox comes along and announces its 2019 lineup. And with...

24 Unusual Handmade Mountain Bikes from NAHBS. Well, sort of…

The weird and the wonderful - flat bars and knobbly tyres.

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Small on travel, big on wheelsize; the UK-manufactured Orange Stage 4 RS is in the house and ready for testing!

After six months of waiting, they\'re finally ready

Review: Genesis Longitude – big adventures and a small price tag?

A bike that might just have you heading over the hills and far away

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Singletrack Recommended: Watch Out Schwalbe & Maxxis – Kenda’s New Hellkat Pro Tyre Is Brilliant

You like acronyms? With DTC, ATC and even KSCT, the Hellkat Pro is sure to please your NFA.

Cane Creek’s Helm Goes 29in (And 27.5Plus Too)

After a successful introduction of the 27.5in version last year, Cane Creek Cycling Components has announced the release of its anticipated 29in/27.5+ version of the HELM. The HELM 29/27.5+ is...

swarf cycles contour steel full suspension uk made mustard

Get a look at this gorgeous UK-made steel full suspension bike from Swarf Cycles

We have very good news for those of you who appreciate locally-made steel mountain bikes. We have just received a new, and very unique full suspension bike in from Swarf...

commencal meta tr race

Fresh Goods Friday 391 – Sexy Steel, Ingenious Inflators & A Brand New Commencal

Today my dear reader, I regret to inform you that Singletrack Towers is in mourning. We are sad and inconsolable for the loss of a dear friend, colleague and fellow...

The Full Stache! Trek’s New Full Suspension 29 Plus Adventure Trail Bike.

‘Anyone who likes to go long and get weird will like Full Stache’ is how Trek is introducing its new 29+ full suspension bike. And, having been a champion of...

rachel genesis mantle hardtail carbon orange

Review: The 2018 Genesis Mantle 20 is no boring XC race bike

Last year, Genesis Bikes brought out its brand new carbon fibre hardtail called the Mantle. We gave it to our lean, mean, climbing machine, Rachel Sokal, to put it through...

Fresh Goods Friday 390

Last year I ruined Easter. I started off really well: I bought lots of chocolate eggs, and I wrote a bunch of riddles, and I carefully hid them all over...

rocky mountain thunderbolt bc edition antony calderdale

UK Exclusive First Ride Review: We test the 2019 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt

We managed to get an exclusive first ride on Rocky Mountain\'s brand new Thunderbolt, a super versatile 140mm superbike

The Direct Approach: How the way we buy bikes is changing

The landscape of bicycle retail is shifting, and there are now an increasing number of companies that only sell direct to the buyers. Some of the most respected brands in…

scott spark giant anthem specialized epic wil rachel dalby forest

Video Review: Is XC dead? After testing these three bikes, we don’t think so

In Issue #116 of Singletrack Magazine, Wil and the crew tested three new generation full suspension XC race bikes. Is XC dead? Or is it just a little out of fashion?...

Review: The 2018 Norco Sight C2 is ready to shreddy straight out of the box

For the past few weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of soaking up some (much needed) Vitamin D during a holiday Down Under in Australia. Aside from the obligatory family and...

MakingUpTheNumbers – Gravity Events Round 1: The Race That Didn’t Happen

George Thompson, our regular reporter of mid pack (if he’s doing well) downhill action, is back in action. Well, sort of. He’s got a new team, a new fan club...

santa cruz blur 3 cc

First Ride Review: Santa Cruz Blur 3 CC XX1 Reserve

It’s been about five years coming, but the Santa Cruz Blur is finally back First introduced back in 2002 alongside the V-10 downhill bike, the Blur was one of the...

Wireless Shifting Is Here! As Is Wide Rubber! Pumps! Bikes! Shoes! Glasses too! It’s Fresh Goods Friday 388!

No one ever reads this bit, but how else will they know they\'re missing Fresh Goods Friday 388?

scott spark giant anthem specialized epic wil rachel dalby forest

Review: Scream if you wanna go faster! We test and review 3 carbon fibre full suspension XC race bikes

In Issue #116 of Singletrack Magazine, Wil and the crew tested three new generation full suspension XC race bikes. Read on for a short summary of each bike, along with……

specialized epic expert

Review: You may hate the Brain, but the 2018 Specialized Epic Expert is ready to prove you wrong

In Issue #116 of Singletrack Magazine, Wil and the crew tested three new generation full suspension XC race bikes. Read on for the full review of the 2018 Specialized Epic...

Review: Suspension tinkerers rejoice! The Formula Selva fork has all the bells & whistles

The Selva fork is the newest enduro fork from Italian motorcycle and mountain bike suspension/brake manufacturer, Formula. We got one a huge 160mm travel 29er version to test, and gave...

norco sight yt jeffsy santa cruz tallboy barney ross rob lee quarry

Video: Is carbon all that it’s cracked up to be? We test three alloy versions of popular carbon superbikes

In Issue #115 of Singletrack Magazine, our former Tech Editor, the great Mr Barney Marsh, tested and reviewed three alloy iterations of popular carbon fibre mountain bikes. These days, carbon fibre...

fox 36 factory kashima rockshox lyrik rct3 suspension fork

Which would you choose? We spend 6 months aboard the 2018 Fox 36 Float and RockShox Lyrik RCT3 to see which comes out on top

Despite mounting opposition in the high-end mountain bike suspension market from the likes of Cane Creek, Öhlins, MRP, Formula and DVO, there is still somewhat of a duopoly when it...

rockshox lyrik fork rct3 barney santa cruz hightower

Longterm Review: Is the 2018 RockShox Lyrik RCT3 the butteriest of them all?

For 2018, both Fox and RockShox have come out swinging with updates to their long-travel suspension forks: Fox with its new 36, and RockShox with the new Lyrik. Over the...

_Starling Cycles Factory Murmur 8427

Starling Cycles Murmur Factory Edition Announced!

Big news today for anyone who has a soft spot for steel full suspension frames, as UK bike maker Starling Cycles announces an all new model into its range.

orange london bike show stage 4 wil

London Bike Show 2018: We chat with Orange about the new Stage 4

Produced in association with Orange Bikes How much travel is too much travel? Is there such a thing? Surely it’s always better to have more travel than you need, not...

29in front, 27.5+ back, and Shimano STEPS in the middle. Canyon welcomes you to the e-Party with the unique Spectral:ON!

In huge news from the German direct-to-consumer brand, Canyon is launching its first e-MTB. Called the Spectral:ON, this is an e-bike that has been a long time in the making,...

29in front, 27.5+ back, and Shimano STEPS in the middle. Canyon welcomes you to the e-Party with the unique Spectral:ON!

By the Singletrack Editorial Team In huge news from the German direct-to-consumer brand, Canyon is launching its first e-MTB. Called the Spectral:ON, this is an e-bike that has been a...

29in front, 27.5+ back, and Shimano STEPS in the middle. Canyon welcomes you to the e-Party with the unique Spectral:ON!

In huge news from the German direct-to-consumer brand, Canyon is launching its first e-MTB. Called the Spectral:ON, this is an e-bike that has been a long time in the making,...

Race Face Turbine Dropper Seatpost - £157.49

10 February Online Deals – Snowmageddon Savings!

Half price dropper posts, 70% off helmets and Transition frames from only £400!

2019 Is Here Already! Here Is RockShox’ Lineup For The Future

Just when you were just getting used to 2018, and starting to pay off the credit card accrued in 2017, RockShox comes along and announces its 2019 lineup. And with...

24 Unusual Handmade Mountain Bikes from NAHBS. Well, sort of…

The weird and the wonderful - flat bars and knobbly tyres.

orange stage 4 rockshox pike deluxe race face arc 27 guide sram eagle

Small on travel, big on wheelsize; the UK-manufactured Orange Stage 4 RS is in the house and ready for testing!

After six months of waiting, they\'re finally ready

Review: Genesis Longitude – big adventures and a small price tag?

A bike that might just have you heading over the hills and far away

kenda hellkat pro tyre wtb ci31

Singletrack Recommended: Watch Out Schwalbe & Maxxis – Kenda’s New Hellkat Pro Tyre Is Brilliant

You like acronyms? With DTC, ATC and even KSCT, the Hellkat Pro is sure to please your NFA.