Adele Mitchell puts two sets of elbow pads through their paces - in the UK and the Alps.
2017
Monday Morning Debrief 103
Blankets, beer, and Brian. But not too many bikes this weekend for the STW crew.
WTF: Is This The UK’s Most Illegal Ebike?
This garage built, 9000w electric bike is definitely going to interest someone, probably in a uniform
Video: Riding The Tatshenshini, Yukon
Settle in for a 44 minute mountain bike and raft trip through First Nations territory in Canada, with Darren Berrecloth, Wade Simmons, Tyler McCaul and Carson Storch
Review: Topeak Mini Morph G Pump
Rachel Sokal puts Topeak's smallest pump through its paces for a few months
Review: Going 26+ With Maxxis’ Minion DHF & DHR II 2.8in Tyres
If you own a 27.5in mountain bike, going 26+ is increasingly becoming a valid option. After converting his hardtail to 26+, David gives us the lowdown.
Fresh Goods Friday 367
As well as a tasty titanium bike, we've got a super-fresh good in this week's haul, but you'll have to read on to find out what (or who) it is.
Review: Specialized S-Works Epic Hardtail World Cup
Is the Specialized S-Works Epic the fastest hardtail we've ever ridden? At 8.23kg (18.1lb) for the complete bike, it is most definitely the lightest.
Videos: Overcoming Fear After Injury
How do you get back on the bike with confidence after a crash that rattles you? Seth and The Singletrack Sampler go through it in this pair of videos
First Look: Scott Spark RC 900 Team
We get our hands on the latest Spark RC from Scott to see if it'll make us as fast as Jenny Rissveds and Nino Schurter.
Review: Fi’zi:k M3B Uomo SPD Mountain Bike Shoes
The Italians give us their take on a top-level XC racing shoe, complete with a carbon fibre sole and BOA dial.
New YouTube Channel: Dirt School
MTB tips presented by various instructors, including Singletrack contributors Rab Wardell and Tom Nash
Silverback Launch 160mm Slider LT, With Tweakable Geometry
The new Silverback enduro bike has flip chips to alter head angle and bottom bracket height
Who’s Faster – Mountain Bikers Or Road Riders?
If this doesn't get you on the edge of your seat today, nothing will!
Review: Love Mud Hobo 29er Wheels
Can £229 buy you a decent mountain bike wheelset? Love Mud sent us a Hobo wheelset to put through the grinder to find out.
Review: Canyon Exceed CF SL 7.9 Di2
I don’t get the opportunity to ride lightweight race hardtails so much these days. It’s probably got something to do with living in Calder Valley, where most of our mountain…
Breaking: Silverfish To Distribute Fox Racing Shox In The UK
After last week's shock announcement that Mojo would no longer be distributing Fox Racing Shox products in the UK, we now know who will be.
Review: ION Shell_Amp Vario Jacket
With its softshell construction, waterproof membrane technology and adjustable fit, the ION Shell_Amp Vario is one luxurious foul weather jacket.
Commencal Whips Up New 29/27.5+ Meta HT AM Hardtail
You like your hardtails big-forked and big-tyred? Commencal has just the maniac-mobile for your needs; the new Meta HT AM.
Review: Brake Force One H2O Brakes
The H2O brakes from Brake Force One are unlike any other brake we have ever tested before.
Winterising Wil: A Guide To Dressing For Winter Riding
How do you dress an Australian for his first British winter? Chipps put together this handy clothing guide on what to look for in winter apparel.
Sushi Grips: Tapered Design Promises Greater Bike Control
This grip has three significant differences compared to the normal ones we're all used to
Review: Vee Crown Gem 27.5×2.35in Tyre
Vee Tire Co. is often overshadowed by the bigger tyre brands, so James got some Crown Gem tyres in for testing to see if he was missing out.
First Look: DT Swiss’ New XMC 1200 Spline Carbon Wheels
DT Swiss has launched it's burliest carbon wheelset yet. The XMC 1200 Spline 30 wheels come with 30mm wide rims and a sub-1600g weight.
First Look: Specialized Epic Expert
Redesigned from the tyres up, the all-new Specialized Epic promises to be more than just a World Cup level full suspension race bike.
Fresh Goods Friday 366
Happy P.O.E.T.S day! To celebrate, we have a sparkly bicycle, a moustache handlebar, new ODI grips, and Wil shows us how big his mouth is. Literally.
Review: Magura MT Trail Carbon Brakes
With the MT Trail Carbon, Magura has paired a 4-piston front brake to a 2-piston rear brake. So is this the ultimate set of stoppers for trail riding?
Review: Litelok Gold
A lock. So simple, but so important, and Tom Nash reckons the flexible Litelok is the best he's used.
Review: Specialized Butcher GRID 27.5×2.3in Tyre
For enduro racing and alpine schralping, Specialized offers the Butcher tyre with a reinforced GRID casing. But is it as tough as they say it is?
UPDATED: Mojo No Longer Distributing Fox Racing Shox
Fox Racing Shox and Mojo part ways, no UK distributor at present, and one rumour debunked so far
Video: Andorran “Stig” Rides The Shan No5
The “Stig” (or his Andorran cousin) has ridden the Shan No5!
RAAW Madonna – The Hot New Trail Bike You’ve Never Heard Of
The RAAW Madonna is a 160mm bike that's been thought out and designed with UK weather in mind
Review: MRP Ribbon 160mm 29er Fork
Does the MRP Ribbon have what it takes to ride toe-to-toe with the likes of the Fox 36 and RockShox Lyrik? Ross gives us his review of this long travel…
2018 Mavic Shoes, Helmets, Apparel & Bags
Mavic shows an expanded line of shoes, apparel and helmets for 2018, including a unique-looking XA Pro helmet and outrageous boxer shorts
Video: Harry Main Rides Havok Bike Park
Famous BMX rider visits our local trail centre, crashes spectacularly
9 New Mavic Mountain Bike Wheels For 2018, Including 27.5+
The French wheel brand has been very busy behind the scenes, releasing nine new wheelsets including 27.5+ and e-MTB specific wheels
Keep An Eye On Yourself
It's World Mental Health Day today, and Tom Johnstone has lessons to share about the Black Trail Dog
Red Bull Foxhunt 2017: Event Report
Hannah is still washing the mud out of everything, but here's her report from this year's Red Bull Foxhunt
3 Full Suspension Trail Bikes Under £1500, Tested & Reviewed
Do you need to spend thousands of pounds to get a decent trail bike these days? With these three bikes tested and reviewed, Antony doesn't think so
Review: Mavic Deemax Pro SPD Shoes
Mavic created the Deemax Pro as an aggressive SPD shoe for trail riding and enduro racing, with burly rubber tread and an asymmetric upper.
Gallery and Video: Enduro2, Davos
Video and photos of big mountain pairs racing, from the Enduro2 in Davos, Switzerland
Video: Sweary Race Run From Amanda Batty
A fast, winning POV run form Amanda Batty, but it's not for people offended by swearing
Review: RockShox SID World Cup Fork
Is the new generation SID fork a step in the right direction? Olly has been putting the top-end World Cup model to the test to find out.
Book review: Bike Nation by Peter Walker
"Cycling can save the world." A bold claim, but after reading this book, you just might be convinced.
Crash Videos: The Naughty Northumbrian
Plenty of mud and tumbles in these videos from the Northumberland enduro race
Singletrack Reader Awards: Gallery
Cameras were on hand to capture the unsuspecting and the uncomfortable at the Singletrack Reader Awards.
Monday Debrief 101
A weekend of bike doings from the Singletrack crew, plus a video you shouldn't miss