Want to clean your bike away from power or water sources? Then maybe this portable Bosch Fontus Washer will be of interest. The Bosch Fontus Washer has a maximum pressure…
October 2019
Norco Sight 2020 | More Choice Than You Can Handle?
Norco today reveals the new Norco Sight 2020 range. We’ve been lucky enough to have the mid range alloy model, the Norco Sight A2, in for a test. Read our…
First Ride Review | 2020 Norco Sight A2
Hannah gets a quick spin out on the new 2020 Norco Sight A2, before its official launch. Norco, the Candian brand available in the UK through high street store and…
Want a £50 Singletrack Merch’ Voucher?
Sign up to our Singletrack newsletter and you could win a £50 Singletrack voucher to use in the Singletrack Merch store. Every week or so we pick a winner from…
Ard Rock 2020 | Tickets On Sale This Friday!
Ard Rock 2020 news | it’s back! And it plans to be bigger and better than ever before with limited entries open from November 1st Thanks to the overwhelming support…
Leatt Impact 3DF 3.0 – Impact Protection Shorts For Women (And Men)
When Hannah went looking for some impact protection shorts for women, she couldn’t find any – so she tried these unisex ones from Leatt instead. Impact shorts are perhaps more…
Tahnee Seagrave – The Future Isn’t All Racing…
Amanda has just returned from an Athlete Immersion Day with Tahnee Seagrave, who has opened up about how her crash has changed her outlook and future plans. I have just…
Fizik X2 Winter Boots and Shoes Launch in the UK
One of the the many bits and pieces we spotted at the recent NEC Cycling Show was the Fizik (or fi’zi:k if you’re being pedantic) stand on the Extra UK…
Review | Vaude Trail Spacer 18 – More Capacity Than Capability?
Hannah tests out the Vaude Trail Spacer 18 – will its knitted construction hold up to miles on the bike as well as her previous pack? My previous experience of…
New Gifts For Mountain Bikers In Our Shop
The Singletrack Merch’ shop is filling up with new products, and is the ideal place to buy gifts for mountain bikers. For many years the Singletrack merch shop has been…
Oakley Crossrange – Prescription Riding Glasses
Prism lens prescriptions really narrow down your options for riding glasses, as you can’t have a single wrap around lens. Amanda has found a solution that works for her. Everyone…
Red Bull Rampage: Think You Could Ride It? No You Can’t!
Matt Jones, Olly Wilkins and Ben Deakin are out in Utah to watch Red Bull Rampage, and while they’re there they took the chance to try out one of the…
Gary Fisher Interview | Red Bull Rampage And E-MTBs
Our roving American reporter Fahzure Freeride is out at Red Bull Rampage feeding you Instagram stories from behind the scenes. Among all the young dudes and dirtbags there, he was…
Carbon, Steel, Components and Clothing | FGF 471
We’ve reached that time of year where Fresh Goods Friday is a helpful assist for you all to winterise your rides. Who else has dusted off the hardtail and put…
10 tips to spend half-term cycling with the kids!
We know how hard it can be fitting your own fun in with everyone else’s – or even trying to convince everyone else that your idea of fun isn’t torture.…
Nukeproof Nirvana Jacket | Light, Breathable & Waterpoof
Amanda has spent more time in her Nukeproof Nirvana packable jacket than she has on a bike recently, so what’s making her wear it in all weathers? It’s hard to…
Vero Sandler On Red Bull Formation: “I’m hyped to see what it turns into”
Hannah chats to Veronique Sandler to see what the Red Bull Formation women’s Freeride camp meant to her. I’ve just given up trying not to put the heating on, and…
2020 Canyon Spectral comes with a Pike and Eagle for £1949!
Canyon announces updates to the Canyon Spectral for 2020 with new bikes costing from £1949 with great spec options. The current generation Canyon Spectral was launched a few years ago…
Are Hope and Lotus working on a Lotus 110 for the 2020 Olympics?
Hope Technology and Lotus Engineering have announced that they will be working together on future projects and we wonder if a new Lotus 110 could be one of them? Cracking…
Islabikes | A Bike Company With Active Imaginations
Islabikes started back in 2006, when it was based in the corner of a cowshed. It grew into larger premises, and has recently grown again, into what might well be…
Pace RC295 carbon full-suspension frame priced at £1899 with shock!
Almost 12 months ago, Pace Cycles released its first teasers for an all-new carbon full-suspension frame, now pricing and pre-order details have been revealed. The Pace RC295 will be the…
InSync Racing is developing a new DH Race bike in Manchester
InSync racing spent the past season racing on rebranded YT Tues bikes but 2020 will see the team expand and race a self-developed frame. InSync Bikes is the headline brand…
Review | Tannus Armour – Inner Tubes Ain’t Dead
If you’re still running tubes, this Tannus Armour will give you a little more protection on the trail. Tubes. The thing I always carry on rides, but haven’t had to…
JetWet portable pressure washer review
The JetWet portable pressure washer could mean the end of dirty car interiors but is it any good? We’re very much in the grip of Autumn now, and we all…
NS Synonym TR1 First Ride Impressions
We take a ride on the NS Synonym, a cross-country bike with a wild side or is it a short travel enduro bike? Remember during our Eurobike coverage when we…
Chris Porter Says… Even More! Catch Up Here
Here’s a quick round up of Chris Porter interviews, so you can revise, refresh and get opinionated on all things bouncy. It’s always worth listening to what Chris Porter of…
Commencal’s New Furious video is stunning and the bike looks pretty rad too!
Commencal has updated the Commencal Furious for 2020 with some under-the-skin changes and new builds. The Furious is Commencal’s more affordable and more simple big travel downhill machine. It’s not…
FGF 470 | Proof a Tesla makes a great mountain bike vehicle!
We have all manner of things to keep you warm and stop you from shaking in Fresh Goods Friday 470. From winter gloves and thermal hoodies that keep the chill…
Remembering Jenn Hill – And All Those Who Remind Us To Live
It’s been four years since Jenn Hill, our Deputy Editor, died. Hannah reflects on the legacy she’ll never know she created. I came to Singletrack just over four years ago.…
Red Bull Formation | A Freeride Skills Camp For Women
We spotted last week that something called ‘Red Bull Formation’ was happening in the rock formations of Utah. It turns out that it was a women’s freeride camp, based at…
Shotgun Child Seat for Mountain Biking | Take Your Kids On The Trail
If you’ve been looking for a child seat for mountain biking, could the Shotgun be the answer? I’d always been envious of people with a bike trailer – I had…
Bike Test | Long Haulers – For Bikepacking In Comfort
Antony de Heveningham looks at three unconventional mountain bikes that come with fitted racks and a sense of adventure. Perfect for bikepacking. Words by Antony de Heveningham. Photos by James…
2020 Norco Optic | It’s Bigger Everywhere You Look
Norco Bicycles today announces its 2020 Norco Optic, which Norco says is completely re-designed and re-focused – and completely different to the previous Norco Optic. Developed on, and inspired by…
Trek 1120 Review| Custom Racks For Unbeaten Tracks
First published in Issue 124 of Singletrack Magazine, this Trek 1120 was reviewed as part of our Long Haulers test of bikes with racks. For when you really want to…
Tuesday Treats: Cool Sierras MTB Guiding
In this week’s Tuesday Treats we get to know Cool Sierras MTB Guiding, what they do, and how they can offer you an amazing MTB holiday in the sun. Cool…
Social Spots | Tree Taps, Tyre Taps, Tricks and Triumph
You could waste a lifetime on social media. We’ve helpfully brought together some highlights, to make you more efficient. Watch these highlights, then get back to important stuff. Like riding…
Stolen | It’s More Than Just A Bike
Hannah and Amanda had their bikes stolen from under their noses. In the immediate aftermath, Hannah wrote this. I had a bike stolen once before. I don’t know what make…
Salsa Blackborow | Haul More Junk In The Trunk
First published in Issue 124 of Singletrack Magazine, this Salsa Blackborow was reviewed as part of our Long Haulers test of bikes with racks. For when you really want to…
Mason InSearchOf | A Bike For Going Further
First published in Issue 124 of Singletrack Magazine, this Mason InSearchOf was reviewed as part of our Long Haulers test of bikes with racks. For when you really want to…
Mountain Bike Bingo – Postcards from the Alps
Pete Scullion headed to the Alps to check out the Graubünden area – read his destination guide here. While he was there, we set him a ‘Mountain Bike Bingo’ challenge…
Pro Freerider Jordie Lunn Dies In Mexico Trail Crash
Famous Canadian free rider, Jordie Lunn has died of a head injury while riding in Mexico with Darren Berrecloth, Greg Watts and Brayden Barrett-Hay. View this post on Instagram A…
FGF 469 | Crashes, Crime and CSI
First things first! This was stupid right? Things we have learnt this week… getting your bike nicked sucks. There are stages of grief. Obviously there’s the initial horror as you…
We’ve Been Robbed! Keep Your Eyes Peeled For Our Bikes
We’re a little in shock here today. Imagine you’re standing looking at a car parking rather too close to your bike and you’re giving the driver a dirty look because…
Review | Formula Selva R – The most adjustable fork there is?
David rides the highly adjustable Formula Selva R fork. Will he get tweak fatigue, or find his perfect setting for every trail? A little under three years ago, I first…
Islabikes Goes Longer Lower Slacker!
Shropshire based Islabikes has announced its range refresh, which includes updates to all models in its children’s bike range, plus new sizes and geometry in the mountain bike model. There’s…
Adam Brayton’s Bikes Stolen!
Adam Brayton has had 5 bikes stolen including 2 carbon Hope bikes, a downhill bike and custom e-Bike! UK downhill rider and all-round nice bloke, Adam Brayton, has posted on…
Is A Womens’ Red Bull Rampage Happening?
Has Hannah spotted a women’s Red Bull Rampage style event in the making? Follow the clues with her and see what you think. It was well past our bedtimes here…
New Stan’s NoTubes DART: Dual Action Repair for Tubeless
Stan’s NoTubes reveals the DART, a new product to repair tubeless tyre punctures and slices that are 5mm or larger. Before we move on to the news about this new…
Smith Forefront 2 Helmet | Tested, Crashed and Reviewed
Ross tests (perhaps a little too literally) the latest Forefront 2 helmet from Smith Optics The Smith Forefront 2, as the name suggests, is the updated version to Smith’s popular…
Short Cycling Films About Long Bike Rides
If you’re feeling like it’s time to snuggle under a blanket and think about adventures to come, we have some short cycling films for you that will help get you…
Video | Joe Barnes’ garage tour
The folks from Formula spent part of the summer touring the UK…they even visited Singletrack Towers. In the first video to come from that tour, they take us on a…