All we can say is Amen. This has some seriously good vibes. Just a bunch of friends riding and having a good time. With over 30 minutes of footage, we suggest you pop this on with a brew of choice. In the Hills Gang know…
June 2021
Women’s Progression Session: Highlights from Red Bull Formation
Red Bull Formation is such a pivotal event for women’s freeride. It puts female freeriders in the spotlight, allows them to push their limits, and do it together. At the end of May, eight of the world’s best female freeriders headed out to Utah to…
Stanton Bikes | Back On Track and In Stock
Way back at the end of 2018, I went to visit Dan Stanton at Stanton Bikes to check out his new business plans, and a new piece of kit that was going to let them start making hardtails here in the UK. Sitting Dan down…
Making Up The Numbers: Reece Wilson, Nina Hoffmann and Jamie Edmondson
Let’s go racing! The 2021 Downhill World Cup is about to get underway and in this season preview episode of the pod George and Jack catch up with Reece Wilson, Nina Hoffmann and Jamie Edmondson. Reece Wilson Image credit: Ross Bell Nina Hoffmann Image credit:…
Video: Greg Minnaar’s Unfinished Business
Being consistently at the top of your game is no easy feat, especially when you’ve been doing it for such a long time. Greg Minnaar is one hell of a rider and he’s not ready to stop, not yet at least. He’s got unfinished business.…
Video: Red Bull Preview Upcoming Downhill World Cup Season
We’re so close to round one now, in just a few days the season will commence in Leogang. Red Bull have put together a season preview to look at what’s coming up. It’s going to be an exciting few months. Farewells of legends, injuries of…
Review: Fi’zi:k Gravita Versor Flat Shoes
Have the Fi’zi:k Gravita Versor flat shoes knocked Andi’s current favourite flat pedal show off their podium? There is a lot to be unhappy about in the world, but I like to try and find a little happiness no matter how small and insignificant it…
Video: Throwback to 1979 in Tales From Troy
Head back to 1979 and find out from the man himself what he was up to and how things got started. This is the first episode of Tales from Troy, it looks like it’s going to be a great insight into Troy Lee and the…
Microshift Advent X 1 x 10 drivetrain review: not just for budget builds
I’ve been testing the Microshift Advent X on a number of bikes over the past few months and I’ve come away a believer! Editors’ Choice 2021 This product features in our Singletrackworld Editors’ Choice 2021 round-up. Andi: “I’m a sucker for an underdog, so when…
Video: Nukeproof Have a Wild Weekend at the PMBA Enduro
Last weekend some of the Nukeproof crew headed to Graythwaite for round one of the PMBA enduro series. As well as being an EWS qualifier, the round was also part of the UK national enduro series. Despite some wobbles, everyone rode pretty well, and it…
Enduro World Series Has Big Plans for 2022
With the promise of more racing than ever, it looks like the Enduro World Series is ready to come back all guns blazing for 2022. We can only hope travel restrictions will be more settled when we head into next year. With 11 EWS races,…
Fresh Goods Friday 552: The Four Day Week Edition
As mountain bikers, the sun brings us a great amount of yays with very few nays. Yay to dry dusty trails, less to clean up, less layers to carry, GRIP! Nay to the sock tan lines and the frustration of gazing out the window as…
Video: Adidas Five Ten Athletes Film Bike Home Videos
Adidas Five Ten decided to let their athletes loose to film their own edit. The video features Danny Macaskill, Thomas Genon, Martin Søderstrøm, Vero Sandler, Kenny Belaey, Brad Simms, Darren Berrecloth and Hans Rey. Home Video With lockdowns in place and travel restricted, the team…
Video: Reece Wilson – Hometown Hero
Get some insight into Reece, where he comes from and how his community helped him get to where he is today. Head behind the scenes to find out more about his riding, but more importantly his hometown and his family. In 2020, Reece Wilson won…
Rapha Launch MTB Trailwear
Founded in 2004, Rapha are seemingly a brand riders either love or hate. No matter your opinion, there’s no denying they know a thing or two about great quality kit. They’ve been making cycling apparel for many years. Now, branching out into mountain biking, Rapha…
Tom Pidcock Undergoes Surgery After Being Hit by Driver Whilst Training
Tom suffered the injury whilst training out in Andorra on Monday. His team, INEOS Grenadiers posted a statement on their website on 2 June following the incident. The team said: Tom suffered a broken collar bone and underwent surgery at a hospital in Girona this…
Transition Launch All-New Spire
Available this summer, Transition have just launched the all-new Spire, a 29″ long-travel trail weapon with 170mm front and rear. Dubbed a ‘nimble bruiser’ Transition say it’s an all-rounder and with geo chip that can be adjusted, you can run it in high or low…
Review: The Pole Taival Frameset is long but not unwieldy
Earlier in the year, Andi took delivery of a Pole Taival frameset, a bike that has helped rekindle his love of steel hardtails once again. I’ve had a lot of history when it comes to hardtails, and it’s only been the past 5 or so…
Race Report: PMBA Graythwaite Enduro
Last weekend riders headed to Graythwaite for round one of the British National Enduro series. The PMBA enduro was also an EWS qualifier, so brought with it some of the UK’s top racers. The race report reads: 2021 has seen record numbers racing at Graythwaite.…
Oakley Sutro S Glasses with Prizm Trail Torch
The Oakley Sutro S are a scaled-down version of the somewhat over the top Sutro model. With a smaller overall size, these will suit either the smaller of face or those who don’t want to make quite such a statement with their eyewear. They’re available…
Midweek Movies: Rad Women of MTB
After the bank holiday, it always feels a little like today is a Tuesday. Apologies for those of you who were in work on Monday, hopefully, the fact it’s Wednesday and we have a stack of videos will help ease the pain. One minute of…
Video: Commencal/Muc-Off Team Prepare for Racing
It’s not long before the downhill season kicks off. It’s been a turbulent time for riders so it’s good to see them prepare for a new season ahead. In the first episode of Inside Line, we see the Commencal/Muc-Off riders and what they have been…
Crankworx Whistler Cancelled for 2021
Sadly, after much consideration, the team behind Crankworx Whistler have decided to cancel the event this year. The good news is, it’s set to return in August 2022. To our riders, core media, festival partners, and fans, we know it’s been tough. Mountain biking is…
YT Release Three New Izzo Core Models
This time last year (or thereabouts) YT released the 130mm travel, 29in wheeled Izzo, its first foray into XC bikes, albeit it with a YT twist. Evidently this bike has scratched an itch for many riders and has found its place in the YT line-up.…
Meet the NEW mixed wheel Transition Patrol!
The new Transition Patrol gets new geometry, adjustable rear travel and a new haircut thanks to a mullet wheel combo! How do you make a 27.5in bike even more capable? Simples, you whip out the front wheel, swap it to a 29er and update the…
Fox Transfer SL is lighter and fits 27.2mm framesets!
Never have I been so excited to see 27.2mm before! But this is a big one for you retro frame riders, Fox may have just shown you some love. “The Fox Transfer SL is a little like a regular Transfer post only one that has…
Making XC Cool Again? New Santa Cruz Blur and Juliana Wilder
Now before you all shout ‘but XC has always been cool!’, the whole shizzle with this bike launch seems to be about being a bit of an XC renegade here to shake off any mis/pre-conceptions about what XC racing is like. Santa Cruz never went…
First Look: Hope XCR 199g XC/Trail brakes
Hope releases the ultra-lightweight Hope XCR weighing at a feathery 182g per end, and we have a first look. Fans of Hope brakes, but those not needing the all-out stopping power of their current range, haven’t had much choice since the end of the XC…