Scottish hardtail maker, Pipedream Cycles, is teasing a big release for 2020 and looking at the teaser it could be a steel full-suspension frame. Pipedream Cycles are the purveyors of super-aggressive steel hardtail frames that push the geometry envelope further than most. The brand’s most…
December 2019
Singletrack Editors’ Choice Awards | Amanda
Over the last year, our writers have tested a bucketful of bikes, a barn load of clothing and gear, and attended a bookcase full of cycling events. Which of these, though, have tickled their fancies enough to warrant the bestowing of a coveted Singletrack Editors’…
Singletrack Editors’ Choice Awards | Andi
Over the last year, our writers have tested a bucketful of bikes, a barn load of clothing and gear, and attended a bookcase full of cycling events. Which of these, though, have tickled their fancies enough to warrant the bestowing of a coveted Singletrack Editors’…
Singletrack's Predictions For 2020
If we could predict the future we’d be rich beyond our wildest dreams, and would be able to afford to buy our own bikes and ride off into the sunset. Instead, we live frugally on a diet of test bikes, pies and free t-shirts, and…
Singletrack Editors' Choice Awards | Hannah
Over the last year, our writers have tested a bucketful of bikes, a barn load of clothing and gear, and attended a bookcase full of cycling events. Which of these, though, have tickled their fancies enough to warrant the bestowing of a coveted Singletrack Editors’…
Singletrack Editors’ Choice Awards | Chipps
Over the last year, our writers have tested a bucketful of bikes, a barn load of clothing and gear, and attended a bookcase full of cycling events. Which of these, though, have tickled their fancies enough to warrant the bestowing of a coveted Singletrack Editors’…
Singletrack Editors’ Choice Awards | Ross
Over the last year, our writers have tested a bucketful of bikes, a barn load of clothing and gear, and attended a bookcase full of cycling events. Which of these, though, have tickled their fancies enough to warrant the bestowing of a coveted Singletrack Editors’…
Singletrack's Top 10 Most Popular Videos of 2019
Over the past 12 months, the Singletrack Team has recorded, edited, and uploaded more than 145 videos to our YouTube Channel generating a whopping 1.6 million views! As the year is coming to a close, we took the time to pick out our most popular…
Singletrack Editors’ Choice Awards | Mark
Over the last year, our writers have tested a bucketful of bikes, a barn load of clothing and gear, and attended a bookcase full of cycling events. Which of these, though, have tickled their fancies enough to warrant the bestowing of a coveted Singletrack Editors’…
2020 Team Rumours: Canyon Collective FMD leaked by British Cycling
The Canyon Collective FMD team has been leaked by a listing found by eagle-eyed downhill mountain bike fans on the British Cycling website. Perhaps the worst kept secret of silly season is the rumour that Tahnee Seagrave and the FMD crew would ride on Canyon…
5 Minutes With… Miranda Miller | 'I Only Ride Fun Things'
Miranda Miller joined Kona this year for a change in focus. We caught up with her to see how the year has been, and what’s next. Tell us who you are, what you do and why we should go for a bike ride with you…I’m…
Bike Bargains For Your Christmas Money
Maybe you’ve been given cold hard cash, maybe you’ve got vouchers, or maybe you’ve got a big pile of things that don’t fit that you’re going to take back. However you’re funding it, we’ve got some bike sale bargains for you to spend your Christmas…
The Singletrack Christmas MTB Quiz 2019
As we roll across the finish line of another year on two wheels and as the mud dries on our winter boots it’s time to look back and find out who was paying attention in the last 12 months to the business of the mountain…
Andreu Lacondeguy Leaves YT – Where Next?
As per the rumours, Andreu Lacondeguy is leaving YT for pastures new. Who is he riding for next year? The press release from YT reads: The time has come for both Andreu Lacondeguy and YT to part ways. Andreu signed with YT eight years ago…
Stories You Might Have Missed While You Were Eating Turkey
If you’ve been in a fog of egg-nog and turkey, you might have missed this news… Jolanda Neff Crash Trek’s press office says: ‘Swiss star suffers multiple injuries in bike crash’ During a training ride in the Pisgah Forest, near Brevard, North Carolina, Jolanda Neff…
Fresh Goods Friday 480 | What We Got
Welcome to the hinterland. Hopefully it’s a chance for your internal organs to recover before the New Year celebrations – whether it’s alcohol or methane you’re processing (or both), now is the perfect time to get outside and take in the fresh air. Some of…
Not-So Fresh Goods Friday | What Was Hot 10 Years Ago?
Since it’s the end of the decade, we were idly mulling over how things have changed in the last ten years. Dropper posts have got good, Instagram has gotten big, iPads have come (and gone?), front mechs disappeared, electronic shifting arrived, tyres got wide… So…
Throwback Review | Gary Fisher Rumblefish
Remember 10 years ago, when there was still scepticism about 29ers? The Rumblefish by Gary Fisher was ahead of its time. It’s almost like that Mr Fisher knows a thing or two about bike design… We thought we’d go back for a look at what…
2020 Team Rumours: Chris Akrigg Leaves Mongoose After 12 Years!
Chris Akrigg announces he is leaving Mongoose after 12 years with a mega video edit! Akrigg hasn’t confirmed who he has signed for his next chapter of sick edits and crazy stunts but we’re sure to find out in the next few days! NEW VIDEO.…
2020 Team Rumours: Alex Marin Poses For Monkey Sauce with mystery bike!
Alex Marin poses for Christmas with a bottle of Monkey Sauce cleaner, a new bike and a host of new components, but what is this mystery new team? It’s no secret that Alex Marin won’t be riding for the Madison Saracen Team for the 2020…
Vaude AM Moab Mid STX Waterproof MTB Shoes | Reviewed
Amanda has been hammering these Vaude AM Moab Mid STX boots through mud, rain, snow and ice without once complaining about performance. Find out what’s made our resident fusspot claim to have found her ‘forever shoes.’ High top flat pedal mountain bike shoes. There’s not…
Knolly Warden LT | First Ride On Board Video Review
Whistler is perhaps not the most neutral location for a bike test – especially a first ride review – but I try and pride myself of not being taken in by the hype. And so it was with an amount of necessary skepticism that I…
Inside The Hope Factory | Video Tour
Ever wondered what it’s like inside the Hope factory? Wonder no more, as we get giddy and check it all out. Our occasional roving American reporter Fahzure was over visiting Singletrack Towers just recently, and since it’s important to show any tourist all the best…
Christmas Countdown Day 21 | Win an Invisiframe kit, decals and a hat!
Happy Christmas! Tune in now for your chance to win another Christmas Countdown prize from Invisiframe! Today you could win an Invisiframe kit to suit your fame, plus a set of custom-designed fork decals and even a bobble hat to keep warm too. Invisiframe is…
Christmas Countdown Day 20 | Win Ritchey VentureMax Drop-Bars
The Ritchey VentureMax drop bar is designed for both road and gravel bikes and are perfect for the mountain biker who wants a little drop-bar action. Unlike traditional drop-bars the VentureMax bar is available in wider width options and sports a flared design for added…
What Was Your Instagram Top 9 Of 2019?
It’s The Thing to do at the end of the year if you’re an Instagram Influencer. Roll out your Instagram Top 9, or #BestNine, and gives thanks to all the likers and sharers and sponsors who’ve supported you on your journey this year. It’s been…
Bike Riding As Ballet | Watch This 12 Year Old Shred
If you’re looking for an oasis of calm, quiet and beauty, a mountain bike video isn’t the first place you might come. But we’ve got just that, right here, all the way from Salt Lake City. Twelve year old Weston Lloyd is riding the city’s…
2020 Team Rumours: FMD Racing Sticks With Fox
FMD Racing has confirmed that it remains on Fox Suspension for the 2020 season. FMD Racing is back on our radar again today after posting on Instagram that they will stick with Fox Suspension for the coming season. On its own, this isn’t super exciting…
Christmas Countdown Day 19 | Win a One Up Components Bundle!
One Up Components is offering you the chance to win one of their innovative cockpit setups featuring carbon riser bars, stem and lock-on grips, but these products are all unique with pretty cool features. The carbon bar is designed with a clever weave, layup and…
Cotic CC | All that way for a pint and a bike ride? You must be mad.
What makes The Cotic Cycling Club meet ups worth a 280 mile round trip for a ride and a pint? James Vincent goes to find out what makes Cotic CC so welcoming. Starter for 10 OK, readers, here’s a little pop quiz for you. Starting…
Amazing Moments in Bicycle History | A Video
There are lots of amazing moments in bicycle history – is this one of them? It’s certainly a great video, and well told story. Just a couple of weeks ago we ran a feature which included a video that had been recommended to us by…
2019 Christmas Countdown | Week 4 Here's What's You Can Win!
This is it! The final week of the Singletrack Christmas Countdown Giveaway where you can win prizes and even the Mega Sack! As Christmas Day falls on Wednesday this week, we have 3 days of prizes ahead of us including Boxing Day which is when…
Christmas Countdown Day 18 | Win HT T1 Enduro Pedals
We’re only a few days away from Christmas but we’ve still got some excellent HT T1 Pedals to give away in the Christmas Countdown. Today’s prize comes from Ison Distributions and is a pair of the award-winning HT T1 SPD pedals. HT T1 pedals are…
2020 Team Rumours | Jack Moir Leaves Intense Factory Racing
After 5 intense years riding for Intense Factory Racing, Jack Moir says good-bye for the 2020 season! Shark Attack Jack won’t be piloting an Intense in the DH WC in 2020 as he announces his departures away from the brand and team for the coming…
2020 Team Rumours | FMD Racing confirms split from Transition in 2020
It has been one of the hotter 2020 race rumours and now it has become a reality. FMD Racing will be leaving Transition Bikes for 2020. For anyone following the 2020 team news, rumours that FMD Racing was planning to leave Transition Bikes has been…
Canyon Neuron SLX 9.0 LTD Review – A Bike With All The Upgrades?
Take any full suspension trail bike, regardless of wheel size and if you leave it in the shed for any length of time, maybe swapping tyres or upgrading a few bits, it’ll inevitably come to about 31lbs. It’s just one of those things – like…
Christmas Countdown Day 17 | Win a Praxis Cadet Chainset, BB and Tool
Day 17 of the Singletrack Christmas Countdown could bag you a Praxis Works Cadet chainset, BB and tool! The last item from Upgrade this week is a Praxis Works Cadet chainset worth £150 plus a direct mount 32t chainring, sealed threaded bottom bracket and a…
Fresh Goods Friday 479 | Santa Comes Early!
Santa? Wait? What? That’s next week? Erm, OK. If you could just read on quietly while we nip out to the shop and find a few essentials… The kids will be happy with half a dozen sausages and four candles from Todmorden market hall, won’t…
Starling Cycles Announces New Things For The Year Ahead
Starling Cycles has released a video outlining their plans for the year ahead – including the release of a new bike, the Starling Cycles Twist. Starling Cycles says the Twist is: ‘the love-child of the brand’s two award-winning bikes, the Swoop and the Murmur. The…
Christmas Countdown Day 16 | Win Effetto Mariposa Tool And Tubeless Kit
Day 16 of the Singletrack Christmas Countdown gives you the chance to win amazing Effetto Mariposa prizes fro Upgrade Bikes. This collection of Effetto Mariposa goodies includes a tool keg with everything you need inside it to convert your wheels from tubed to tubeless. Then…
Video: Cotic takes us through the birth of a bike
Cotic takes us on a journey from through the UK manufacturing process of its steel bike frames. As you may all be aware, Cotic Bikes is one of the UK bike brands that is championing the concept of reintroducing bike manufacture to the UK. The…
Christmas Countdown Day 15 | Win A Set Of TRP G-Spec DHR Brakes
It’s time to stop what you’re doing and watch this video for a chance to win a set of TRP G-Spec DHR brakes! Christmas Countdown Day 15 is here, and it’s time to bring some serious braking power to your fingertips. Upgrade Bikes has given…
Scoutin’ About | Now That’s How You Ride Leeds Urban Bike Park
We know that many of our readers have ridden Leeds Urban Bike Park, and plenty of you are big fans of its variety of trails, tracks and jump lines. We can’t help but feel a little inadequate having seen these guys from Nukeproof show how…
Muc-Off announces technical equipment brand Lab.94
Muc-Off expands to include a new technical equipment brand Lab.94 specialising in modular bag and storage solutions. Press Release POOLE 17.12.2019, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — 25 years ago Muc-Off engineered the first-ever bottle of bike-specific wash. Since then, challenging the status quo and creating the…
Christmas Countdown Day 14 | Win A DMR Bundle
It’s day 14 of the Singletrack Christmas Countdown with Upgrade Bikes, and today we have DMR prizes. Another day another great prize, or should we say bundle of prizes? Upgrade Bikes have delved deep into their Santa Sack to bring us a bundle of DMR…
2020 Team Rumours – Confirmed Alex Marin Leaves Madison Saracen Factory Racing Team
After hinting that he would be leaving the Madison Saracen Team a few days ago, Alex Marin has now confirmed the news, but which team will he be joining? Team Saracen Madison rider, Alex Marin, has now confirmed that he is leaving teammate Danny Hart…
Christmas Countdown Day 13 | Win A Lezyne Bundle
Win a fantastic Lezyne bundle featuring professional-grade trail tools and ride saving tyre inflation kits! We’re well over the halfway mark of the Christmas Countdown and as the big day approaches, we continue to give away more fantastic prizes. Today we’ve teamed up with Upgrade…
2020 Team Rumours: Alex Marin Says "Thanks" To Saracen
The team rumour news hots up as Alex Marin posts a “Thanks” to Saracen on Instagram. There hasn’t been a lot in the way of 2020 Team Rumours, but there are a few movements going on, and a post by Alex Marin could confirm a…
5 Minutes With Liam Moynihan | Hazzardous Dude
We caught up with pro shredder and film star Liam Moynihan to find out what makes this member of the Dudes of Hazzard tick. Tell us who you are, what you do and why we should go for a bike ride with you…I’m a Highlander…
2019 Christmas Countdown | Week 3 Here's What's Up For Grabs
It’s almost week 3 of the Singletrack Christmas Countdown and to get you stoked for what’s coming here’s everything we’re giving away! Christmas Countdown FAQ Lezyne Bundle Price: £138 total value From: Upgrade Upgrade Bikes has sent us this bundle of Lezyne gear worth a…
Christmas Countdown Day 12 | Win A 1×12 Shimano SLX Groupset!
On the 12th day of the Singletrack Christmas Countdown Freewheel gave to us! A full Shimano SLX 1×12 drivetrain! Freewheel.co.uk has given us a complete Shimano SLX 1×12 groupset to giveaway today, well actually no that’s not quite accurate because they have given us 2…