This article was first published in Issue 129 of Singletrack Magazine. Sometime during high school I…
January 2021
Staff Bike Test | Commencal, Ibis, Juliana, and Stooge
This article was first published in Issue 129 of Singletrack Magazine. Chipps and the Singletrack test…
Staff Bike Test: Chipps’ Ibis Ripley MK4
This article was first published in Issue 129 of Singletrack Magazine. The first Ibis Ripley, back…
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…
Staff Bike Test: Amanda’s Juliana Maverick Carbon CC XO1 Reserve
This article was first published in Issue 129 of Singletrack Magazine. As I pushed back up…
2021 Team News: Mélanie Chappaz Joins The Brigade
The 2017 UCI Junior World Champ, Melanie Chappaz joins The Brigade downhilll team for 2021 and…
Fresh Goods Friday 534: The ‘We’ve Found Bikes!’ Edition
It’s a crazy time – in general, but also in bike land. First, everyone seems to…
Rémi Thirion Joins Giant Factory Racing
Teased yesterday on Giant’s Instagram with a ‘Who dis?’ video, Giant has revealed its newest big…
UPDATED: Is this the UK’s biggest drop?
Is this the biggest drop ever on a bike in the UK? Are we stoked and…
New Danny MacAskill Video – The Slabs
Danny MacAskill is at it again, riding things on the Isle of Skye and scaring us.…
Ragley 2021 Range – 11 Bikes In Stock Soon!
Another year, another excellent colour palette from Ragley, though there’s no new geometry to report of.…
Vali Höll Joins New RockShox Trek Race Team of Youngsters
RockShox and Trek have teamed up to create a new team consisting of gravity focused riders…
Nukeproof Giga Launched: A Super-Enduro shouldn’t descend AND climb this well!
Super-Enduro goes nuclear with the release of the Nukeproof Giga a 170mm or 180mm travel big…
Pipedream’s New SRS48 Fork Has Zero Millimetres of Travel. Or Is It Miles?
Pipedream Cycles has just launched its new 29er fork. In a time when suspension is getting…
2021 Team News: Remy Métailler Joins Propain
Well we didn’t expect that! Freerider Remy Metailler joins Propain with a banging launch video! Press…
All The Bikes, Many Distractions – Bike Video Round Up
Close your tabs, loosen the waistband on those elasticated pants, set your chair to recline and…
Slicy Products Smooth Tyre Inserts, Sealant and Valves – Reviewed
David extends his tyre insert experience even further, with yet another test. This time, it's banana…
9 Bike Locks, Chains and Anchors to keep your bike safe
If you've got a bike, you need a lock. Whether you are just wanting to deter…
Troy Lee D4 Carbon Helmet – The King of Helmets?
George has a long and happy history with Troy Lee helmets - will the D4 Carbon…
Propain Statement – Covid/Brexit Update Prices Rising
With each day that passes it seems we are hearing about more businesses that are affected…
Fresh Goods Friday 533 – The Too Much Weather Edition
What’s his name? Storm Christoph? He can bog off now, thanks. We’ve had enough ‘exciting’ weather…
2021 Team News: Phil Atwill back on Propain with his new race program
Phil Atwill teams up with previous sponsor Propain for 2021 with his own downhill race program.…
Leatt 4.0 MTB Enduro – DH Certified helmet with removable chin guard
Leatt has launched its first DH certified full face helmet with removable chin guard, the 4.0…
Editor’s Choice Awards 2020 – Hannah and Ross pick their favourites
First published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 134. It’s been a ‘special’ year, for sure, but the…
The Stif Squatch – More than just a big wheeled Morf?
Since launching the Morf in 2016, Stif have taken four years to develop and launch this…
2021 Team News | Emily Batty joins Canyon
The departure of Pauline Ferrand-Prévot from Canyon-SRAM left a space on Canyon’s roster for another big…
2021 Team News: Becci Skelton signs for Saracen!
Becci Skelton, the current British Downhill Series Champion, signs for Saracen for 2021 riding Shimano and…
Editor’s Choice Awards 2020 – Mark’s Picks
First published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 134. It’s been a ‘special’ year, for sure, but the…
The New Alloy Ibis Ripley – The Ripley AF
There’s a new Ibis Ripley in town. Based on the impressive, carbon (and expensive) 29in wheeled…
Breaking: Production Privée unveils prototype CNC downhill bike with The Brigade!
Production Privée unveils prototype downhill bike to be raced by Alex Marin and The Brigade Team!…
Team Rumours Podcast! With Angel Suárez Alonso and Dakotah Norton.
It’s that time of year when the #teamrumours are in full effect! Join George & Jack…
Editor’s Choice Awards 2020 – Chipps’ Pick
First published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 134. It’s been a ‘special’ year, for sure, but the…
Editor’s Choice Awards 2020 – Andi’s Pick
First published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 134. It’s been a ‘special’ year, for sure, but the…
Maxxis Wetscream review: great when it’s awful
The Maxxis Wetscream was originally designed for one of the muddiest downhill race tracks in the…
Editor’s Choice Awards 2020 – Amanda’s Pick
It’s been a ‘special’ year, for sure, but the sun has continued to come up and…
The Museum of Cycling Curiosities – The Plus Size Brompton
This is the first in a series of articles where Sanny will cast his critical eye…
The Self Improvement Edition: Fresh Goods Friday 532
I’m putting my positive pants on for this round of Lockdown. It sucks, for many reasons…
Singletrack Podcast – Where we try to unscramble what Brexit means for us
So Brexit is here now for real. It’s all come down to this. We are on…
How A Singletrack Membership Can Save You From Polar Bears
As we draw to the end of incredible Trump’s reign of great nonsense and made up…
Grenzerfahrungen – Borderline experiences along the Iron Curtain
You’ve probably already watched the whole series of Bridgerton and are ready for some new viewing.…
“the most British things I’ve ever seen” watch Adam Brayton, Elliott Heap and Danny Hart in GasToVlog
2 time World Champion, Danny Hart, joins Adam Brayton and Elliott Heap for some pre-season downhill…
Cotic iron out EU export details – Prices go up
Last week Cotic informed their customers that they were temporarily suspending EU deliveries of bikes and…
Not The News: MTB Video Distractions
Want to spend a few minutes being entirely unproductive? You’re in the right place. Sam Hill…
Giant Reign Advanced Pro 2 – Long Term Review
Giant reckons their Reign 29er could be the ultimate Enduro machine but what does our resident…
2021 Team News: Angel Suárez joins Commencal 21 Team
After leaving YT, Angel has been teasing his new DH ride, a ride we can confirm…
Danny Hart Joins Cube on two-man Factory Team
We hate to say we told you so, but… well, we did. At least, we told…
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot Joins BMC
Swiss bike brand BMC welcomes Pauline Ferrand-Prévot- arguably one of the greatest all round cyclists ever…
ENVE AM30 Foundation Wheelset – survives our toughest test!
Wheels quiver when they hear the name ‘Ross’. Will these ENVE AM30 Foundation wheels survive the…
Fresh Goods Friday 531 – The Homeschool Breakdown Edition
What have you learnt this week? And what have your kids learnt? Have you thrown yourself…
New To Cycling? Let us help you get rolling over the hills and far away
We welcome you to the gang with some helpful advice for new cyclists. Hopefully actual good…