Giant Anthem X Advanced SL first ride review

Giant Anthem X Advanced SL first ride review

The Anthem X Advance SL is a genuinely rapid and responsive bike. It hits the design brief with minimal lag…

TransRockies returns to Fernie: The birthplace of North American MTB stage racing

TransRockies returns to Fernie: The birthplace of North American MTB stage racing

TransRockies returns to Fernie for the epic Singletrack 3 race in June 2026—sign up now and ride where MTB legends…

Issue 163: Pump them up and let them go!

Issue 163: Pump them up and let them go!

The life of a World Cup cross-country mechanic isn’t quite as rigid as it might seem. Chipps catches up with…

6 toolbox heroes (and one villain)

6 toolbox heroes (and one villain)

Perhaps none of these are essential but they are all items you will never regret buying (apart from one)

Issue 163: Trials – it’s not just hopping about

Issue 163: Trials – it’s not just hopping about

We look into the tightly-knit British bicycle trials scene and asks if Danny MacAskill helped nearly kill it off.

POLL: What was your favourite article from Singletrack issue 163?

POLL: What was your favourite article from Singletrack issue 163?

Feedback guides us in our choices but it’s also fun to see what we all think. You can view our…

Issue 163: Foxfire & Gravel Trails (Beyond the Arctic Circle)

Issue 163: Foxfire & Gravel Trails (Beyond the Arctic Circle)

Shamans, saunas, and salmon sauteed at endless sunset are just some of the things awaiting Martin Bissig and the Gehrig…

Outta The Archive: UK Bike Test from 2001

Outta The Archive: UK Bike Test from 2001

Three bikes designed in the UK for completely different purposes - Pace, Orange and Planet X offer up their wares.

Fresh Goods Friday 781: The Redacted Edition

Fresh Goods Friday 781: The Redacted Edition

Nothing to see here. Sponsored by Yellow Jersey.

SRAM RED XPLR AXS Gravel groupset review

SRAM RED XPLR AXS Gravel groupset review

I’m not, for a minute, thinking that you’re going to go out and buy one of these groupsets

Auckland Cycle Works Marra V2.4 review

Auckland Cycle Works Marra V2.4 review

A bike of extremes that somehow turns out to be supremely... calm.

Issue 163: Winter is coming (mini group test)

Issue 163: Winter is coming (mini group test)

Head-to-toe extremity wear to keep you heading out - and staying out for longer - on your bike during the…

Kärcher Mobile Cleaner OC3 Foldable review

Kärcher Mobile Cleaner OC3 Foldable review

My 'Mud Admin' has never been lower and the back of my car has never been cleaner!

Issue 163: Into The Wind

Issue 163: Into The Wind

It's ten years since Singletrack World lost its Deputy Editor to cancer. Laura Killingbeck recalls a chance meeting with her…

Through The Grinder: Whyte Kado, Enduro Bearings Maxhit BB, Coros GPS watch and more

Through The Grinder: Whyte Kado, Enduro Bearings Maxhit BB, Coros GPS watch and more

Whether you’re ‘hip-hop don’t stop’ or ‘hip op please stop’ there’s something for you here.

Issue 163: Inter Trailing

Issue 163: Inter Trailing

Luke Bradley attempts to discover if you can Interrail through Switzerland like a student, only with a mountain bike and…

Restrap Rolltop Canister Bag review

Restrap Rolltop Canister Bag review

Well, it is better than no bar bag at all I suppose.

Fresh Goods Friday 780: The Weening Hallows Edition

Fresh Goods Friday 780: The Weening Hallows Edition

Not-so-spooky stuff. Sponsored by Yellow Jersey.

Heads up! Shareholder Campaign ends Tuesday November 4th

Heads up! Shareholder Campaign ends Tuesday November 4th

We are crowdfunding the sustainable future of Singletrack and you can own a share of our business today. Don’t invest…

Singletrack Issue 163: Stop The Drops!

Singletrack Issue 163: Stop The Drops!

Why are people riding drop handlebars off-road? To answer that, let’s first ask ‘why are people riding drop handlebars on-road?’

Singletrack Issue 163: Mumblings from a bike mechanic

Singletrack Issue 163: Mumblings from a bike mechanic

Tom Simpson is a bike mechanic with a big attitude and a bigger hammer. This issue, electric shifting is on…

Rampage: I was not entertained

Rampage: I was not entertained

Something changed last week.

Fresh Goods Friday 779: The Where’s Benji? Edition

Fresh Goods Friday 779: The Where’s Benji? Edition

Fresh Goods Friday! It's the world's longest-running weekly produce-related internet bicycle gadget feature!

Staff Bike Check: Mark’s 2020 Norco Sight

Staff Bike Check: Mark’s 2020 Norco Sight

Ye olde 2020 Norco Sight A2. If it ain't broke. Run what you brung. Etc.

Fresh Goods Friday 778: The Paging Ram Edition

Fresh Goods Friday 778: The Paging Ram Edition

Sponsored by Yellow Jersey

How and when to watch Red Bull Rampage ad-free (UPDATE: now Friday & Sunday)

How and when to watch Red Bull Rampage ad-free (UPDATE: now Friday & Sunday)

The Red Bull Rampage 2025 competitors are onsite in Utah, starting the final countdown to the events

Boardman MTR 9.0 review

Boardman MTR 9.0 review

There's a whole swathe of folk who'll be very happy on board this Boardman

Mont-Sainte-Anne DH World Series Rd10 results, highlight vids & talking points

Mont-Sainte-Anne DH World Series Rd10 results, highlight vids & talking points

The final World Cup DH of the year took place in Canada.

Why aren’t there any rights of way in Eire or Northern Ireland?

Why aren’t there any rights of way in Eire or Northern Ireland?

Jonathan Stearn explains why and describes the uphill struggle to get some rights to head off road

Fresh Goods Friday 777 Sponsored by Yellow Jersey: The Cycling Empire Edition

Fresh Goods Friday 777 Sponsored by Yellow Jersey: The Cycling Empire Edition

Who is history's greatest monkey?

The final DH World Cup: points, permutations & predictions

The final DH World Cup: points, permutations & predictions

Bruni leads and needs to finish 3rd or better if Goldstone finishes in first place.

Staff Bike Check: James’ Deviate Highlander II

Staff Bike Check: James’ Deviate Highlander II

Check out Mr Vincent's more-playing less-monstertrucking Deviate Highlander II.

Lake Placid DH World Series Rd9 results, report and highlights vids

Lake Placid DH World Series Rd9 results, report and highlights vids

The penuiltimate World Cup DH of the year took place in USA. Here are the results, race report and highlights…

Strava takes on Garmin: a legal battle that could affect every* mountain biker

Strava takes on Garmin: a legal battle that could affect every* mountain biker

The fitness tracking giants are squaring off in court over patents, heatmaps, and segments – and it’s messy and complicated.…

Fresh Goods Friday 776: The Yes Ketchup Edition

Fresh Goods Friday 776: The Yes Ketchup Edition

Do you like tomatoes?

Orbea Wild M-Team review

Orbea Wild M-Team review

This bike has a lot going for it. Full power Bosch, Fox X2 dampers. well rounded geometry... And it looks…

State of UK Downhill Racing: Havok Bike Park DH

State of UK Downhill Racing: Havok Bike Park DH

This weekend’s race at Havok served as a reminder of how much fun it can be going to your local…

Record-breaking Three Peaks Cyclocross (plus new drivetrain spyshots!)

Record-breaking Three Peaks Cyclocross (plus new drivetrain spyshots!)

Lining up were a number of past winners of the event, many old hands (including one in the Vet70s and…

Staff (Race) Bike Check: Chipps’ Three Peaks CX-ready Genesis Vapour

Staff (Race) Bike Check: Chipps’ Three Peaks CX-ready Genesis Vapour

Our Analogue Editor is heading for his 15th go at the legendary Three Peaks Cyclocross race tomorrow.

US Customs Issues WRO Against Giant Bikes for Forced Labor Violations

US Customs Issues WRO Against Giant Bikes for Forced Labor Violations

The biggest story of the week.

Fresh Goods Friday 775: The Steel Is Reel Edition

Fresh Goods Friday 775: The Steel Is Reel Edition

Do you reel? Not around the fountain. Reel on the socials medias. How do you feel about the reel?

1,044 mile cycling litter-pick in shape of a Lucozade bottle

1,044 mile cycling litter-pick in shape of a Lucozade bottle

Damien Gabet has cycled 22 days across England in the shape of a giant Lucozade bottle, while collecting litter from…

Giant Reign 1 long-term review

Giant Reign 1 long-term review

Giant is discreetly producing some really rather progressive mountain bikes these days. And for decent prices too.

Can AI recover your stolen bike?

Can AI recover your stolen bike?

Chris Place had his pride and joy nabbed, so turned to ChatGPT after police closed the case.

Lenzerheide DH World Series Rd8 results, report and highlights vids

Lenzerheide DH World Series Rd8 results, report and highlights vids

The eighth World Cup DH of the year took place in Switzerland. Here are the results, race report and highlights…

Why you should stick the Merida EX Enduro on your bucket list

Why you should stick the Merida EX Enduro on your bucket list

2025 was another cracker; the weather gods smiled on The EX and the racing and trails were top notch all…

Fresh Goods Friday 774: The Binge The Dinge Edition

Fresh Goods Friday 774: The Binge The Dinge Edition

For once there may actually be a genuine theme to this week's Fresh Goods Friday.

Red Bull Rampage to have separate men’s and women’s venues

Red Bull Rampage to have separate men’s and women’s venues

Men will return to 2016/2017/2021 venue, women will head back to the Red Bull Formation 2022 venue.

DT Swiss’ new anti-pedal kickback ‘DF’ ratchet system

DT Swiss’ new anti-pedal kickback ‘DF’ ratchet system

Choose your float: 0°, 10° or 20°. Retrofittable to all DT Ratchet DEG rear hubs too.

MPs & UK MTB Trail Alliance call for increase in MTBers’ access rights

MPs & UK MTB Trail Alliance call for increase in MTBers’ access rights

Call establishing and extending cyclists' statutory access rights and removing landowner liabilities.

Singletrack's Weekly Word Newsletter

Stay up to date and get our best editorial in your inbox every week.

Don't miss our weekly word newsletter

Singletrack doesn't spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.