YT Capra Core 2

YT Capra Core 2 review: doing it for the lolz

After the carbon launch models, then the aluminium Uncaged versions, here is the more affordable alloy YT Capra Core 2.

Trans-Savoie: 10 years of not-racing enduro

This summer will see the 10th Trans-Savoie Enduro. Perfect excuse to look at some nice piccies and watch a great little look-back promo edit.

2021 commencal meta am 29 team

Commencal Meta AM 29 Team Review

Commencal went ultra-long and slack for the newest Meta AM 29, so does that make it too enduro for everyday riding? The Commencal Meta AM 29 has evolved from being...

patrol 691 evo review

Patrol 691 Evo Review | This Indonesian enduro puts the SUPER in Superboost!

Patrol Mountain has taken input from riders and testers from around the world and brought the geometry of their 691 right up to date. I do bring this up as...

halo gravitas review

Halo Gravitas Review | Downhill ready performance that won’t break the bank!

Halo’s new Gravitas wheelset is aimed at downhill riders, and in fact, has already been tested on the Downhill World Cup, so surely they can survive a few months of...

2022 Orange Alpine Evo review

Exclusive | Orange Alpine Evo Review a big travel bike with trail bike manners

The Orange Alpine Evo is the latest development in the Alpine range, offering big travel capabilities in a lively and efficient trail-friendly package. The Orange Alpine Evo isn’t designed to...

2021 Fox 38 review

Review – Fox 38 Factory Grip 2 does the burly chassis and new features make a better enduro fork?

The Fox 38 launched last year right at the start of lockdown, but over the year we have ridden various models of this burly enduro fork and this is what...

Joe Connell's Orange Stage 6 with prototype dual crown Formula fork

Bike Check: Joe Connell’s Orange Stage 6 with prototype dual crown Formula fork

Check out what Orange Factory Racing rider, Joe Connell with be racing at EWS La Thuile this week in our latest bike check. Joe Connell will be hitting the EWS...

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...

pirelli scorpion enduro s

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...

Podcast: Andi joins the Sunn French Connexion Enduro World Series Team

As he quickly approaches 40, Andi decides to take a few more risks, little did he know that it would lead to joining the Sunn French Connexion EWS Team! I’m...

YT Capra Pro and Base alloy models refreshed for 2021

YT Capra Pro and Base alloy models refreshed for 2021

YT has replenished its stock with fresh new alloy versions of the popular Capra available in Base and Pro builds. If you’re after a new Capra then today might finally...

Staff Bike Test: Andi’s Commencal Meta AM 29 SRAM Edition

This article was first published in Issue 129 of Singletrack Magazine. The Commencal Meta has been around for quite a while now, but every so often the bike receives an...

2021 commencal meta am 29 team

2021 Commencal Meta AM 29 Review | Thought you were fast? Wait till you ride this!

The 2021 Commencal Meta AM 29 is a proven speed demon, with sorted geo and kinematics for reduced fatigue and impressive climbing. This is a full-on EWS weapon! Let\'s cut…

2021 Nukeproof Mega 275 Factory – First Ride Review

The Nukeproof Mega has been the brand\'s top flight, big hitting enduro bike since 2011. The original prototype was raced to 3rd place in Masters at the 2009 Megavalanche (the…

New 2021 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Goes Big

The Stumpjumper EVO has changed… The new, 29in wheel, 160/150mm 2021 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO is quite a bike. When it originally appeared a couple or three years ago, it appeared...

patrol 691 evo s

Patrol promises the Evolution of Enduro with the 691 Evo S

What’s this? Another new model from Patrol? Ok, not new, but revised. Built on the Patrol 691 which I rode last year, the 691 Evo is a 2021 update of...

suntour durolux eq 36 fork

Review: Suntour Durolux R2C2 PCS EQ top-performance on a budget!

The Suntour Durolux R2C2 PCS EQ is awarded a Singletrack Recommended Award for providing quality suspension and performance at a budget price. Suntour’s continued development of its rowdy 36mm enduro...

New EXT ERA Fork Is Big, Stiff, Clever, 29in-only… And £1590

After much teasing back in the spring, EXT has finally announced its enduro suspension fork. There was great speculation about what it might be, how it would be sprung, travel,...

Fresh Goods Friday 509 – The Well, That’s Another Free Weekend Edition.

With the sad news that the Malverns Classic is definitely cancelled this year and postponed until next year, it looks like we all have another spare weekend to fill with...

The 2021 Evil Wreckoning – Bigger, Badder, Meaner And Neater

The Evil Wreckoning is seen by many as the ultimate big-wheel steamroller bike, but with things getting even bigger and badder out there in enduro-land, it was time for a...

2021 commencal meta am 29

2021 Commencal Meta AM 29 gets revamped with new frame and features

Following on from the release of the radical new Meta TR, Commencal has announced the 2021 Meta AM with all-new frame, geometry and features. Commencal’s boffins have done it again...

Julbo Quickshift MTB Goggles | 2 Modes, 1 Pair of Goggles

James tries out the Julbo Quickshift MTB Goggles – will he be glad of the protection they give his eyes? Ever since I was about 7 or 8, I’ve worn...

Review: Giro Ventana Fastlace Shoes

The two models of Giro Ventana shoes are looked on as being the spiritual successor to the  Terraduro – a shoe whose rise to prominence seemed to parallel the enduro...

last tarvo

The Last Tarvo is a super lightweight German enduro machine!

Last Bikes from Germany always pique our interest with unique bikes, and the super-lightweight Last Tarvo is no exception! Last Bikes is a German brand that consistently impresses me with...

2021 fox 38 first ride

First Look: Fox 38 everything you need to know and first look video

The Fox 38, a fork we have all long suspected, and one that is now finally official! Here is our first look at the beefiest single crown Fox fork on...

The Alutech Armaggedon is the grimmest donut we've ever seen

The Alutech Armaggedon is the grimmest donut we’ve ever seen

What has a 57-degree head angle, 81-degree seat angle and 500mm reach that isn’t the Grim Donut? So yeah, apparently there’s an ultra-radical bike out there that a website built...

vee tire snap trail first ride review

Vee Tire Snap Trail Review: Downhill inspired sticky trail tyres

Trail ready Thai tyres built on trickle-down downhill race tech. We test that fast-rolling Vee Tire Snap Trail Top 40. Vee Tire Co. has been growing in popularity at a...

Tweedlove Seeks To Break Down The Barriers For Females In Enduro

Tweedlove organisers are keen to encourage women to take part in the sport, and they’ve issued this press release covering what they think the issues are, and what they’re doing...

2020 Propain Tyee | First Ride Review

The Tyee has been in the Propain lineup for around 6 years and has been Propain’s go to enduro bike. Based around 27.5 wheels, the Tyee was designed as a...