Today at Eurobike Bosch revealed plans for their new Smart Bike system. The new system consists of their new Flow app, control unit, display, battery and drive unit. Releasing now,…
August 2021
Digit Launches Analogue Suspension Frame made in the USA
Digit Bikes launch the Datum, and with it a new Kickstarter campaign. The Datum is designed for all-mountain or trail and comes with 140mm rear analog suspension. Manufactured in California,…
What A Classic 2021 Malverns Classic!
And what a Malverns that was! For many people at this year’s end of August gathering-in-a-field, this was the first time they’d had a chance to meet, ride and camp…
Podcast | What connects mountain biking to Formula One? Andi speaks to Pirelli to find out.
Will we ever see Formula One tyre technology make its way into mountain biking? This is just one of the topics Andi touches on as he chats to Pirelli following…
Evie Richards Continues Ascent To Greatness
It looked for a few minutes like we might have two women’s mountain bike world champions on our small island, but as Tahnee Seagrave was knocked of the off the…
Sunday Sofa Slouch: Bikes are Great Edition
Merry bank holiday for those of you in the UK, for those who are not, apologies, Monday is business as usual. However, this is a great place to be, enjoy…
Cotic BFe Max Review – Another Cotic Classic!
Cotic BFe Max review! Cotic takes the BFe name made famous 16 years ago and gives it a 2021 29er spin. There are a few bike models that have really…
Proving Grounds 2021: Course Build Preview
Proving Grounds is back for 2021. This year returning to Bend, Oregon in September. First launched in 2019, this year sees it become an event in its own right. Originally…
Interview: Emily Horridge on Winning DH Masters World Champs
Masters World Champs went down in Pra Loup, France last weekend. With a few Brits taking home the titles, we decided to catch up with Emily Horridge. Emily took home…
Fresh Goods Friday 563 – Bank Holiday Treats
The sun is shining, the birds are tweeting, the bees are buzzing, and it’s the weekend! If you’ve failed to make plans for this summery treat of an August Bank…
EWS Postpones First Three Rounds of 2022
Due to Covid, the Enduro World Series has made the decision to postpone the first three rounds of the season in 2022. The EWS made the announcement following a meeting…
First Look – The Sonder Dial gets a SID Ultimate and costs just £1699!
In the spirit of supply chain issues, our test bike has come with a Reba, but still… the Sonder Dial looks ready to race! The Sonder Dial XC is a…
Fort William DH World Cup will Return in May 2022
After the cancellation of this year’s event due to Covid, Fort William world cup will return in 2022! At first, the round was due to run with no spectators but…
How to Watch the 2021 MTB World Championships
From 25-28 August, the 2021 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships are taking place in Val di Sole, Italy. Red Bull TV don’t have exclusive rights to this broadcast like they…
Gowaan Gals help Robin Goomes get to Audi Nines
If you’re not sure who the Gowaan Gals are, they are Bex Baraona and Martha Gill, two speedy, amazing women who ride bikes. As regular riders on the EWS circuit,…
Interview: TotalMTB and Mental Health Matters
Recently TotalMTB posted a new video as part of their #MentalHealthMatters campaign. The video features a lot of riders, industry people and mountain bikers. The aim is to raise awareness…
Loana Lecomte out of XC World Champs due to Stomach Bug
Loana Lecomte announces she will not race in Val di Sole at the XCO MTB World Championships due to a stomach bug. Loana has dominated this season, winning four races,…
The Reality of Racing with Katy Winton
This video series from Katy Winton is super refreshing. She talks about the realities of sponsorship, racing and training. We get to see a very real perspective of the struggles…
Join us at The GT Malverns – tickets on the gate.
Join Charlie & Chipps at the GT Malverns bike fest. We have loaded up the van, packed our party pants, and are about to start heading to the best mountain…
Halo Gravitas Review | Downhill ready performance that won’t break the bank!
Halo’s new Gravitas wheelset is aimed at downhill riders, and in fact, has already been tested on the Downhill World Cup, so surely they can survive a few months of…
First Look: Juliana Wilder Carbon CC X01 AXS TR, XC/Trail Whippet
Sitting between the Santa Cruz Highball and the Juliana Joplin in the range of XC to short-travel trail bikes, the Juliana Wilder is an XC-Trail lightweight race bike. The Juliana…
Become more Aero, thanks to Socks
Want to become more aero? Fancy saving up to 8 watts with some aero socks? The new Aero Socks from Silca promise to help you make significant gains. Socks, you…
Naughty Northumbrian Preview with Brendog
Coming up this bank holiday weekend is the Naughty Northumbrian, a six-stage enduro event. Riding and not sure what to expect? Thinking of checking the event out next year? The…
Mathieu van der Poel to Miss XC World Championship
Mathieu van der Poel’s team have announced that he will miss the World Championships in Val di Sole due to back pain. The Alpecin-Fenix Cycling Team shared the news on…
Beth Shriever adds Rainbow Jersey to her Olympic Gold
Beth Shriever once again took to the podium at the weekend in the 2021 UCI BMX World Championships. Just weeks after her Olympic gold, she is now Olympic and World…
2022 Fox 34 Grip 2 Review | The king of trail forks?
Andi rides and reviews the 2022 Fox 34 Grip 2, a trail fork he thinks you should have at the very top of your wish list. A couple of weeks…
Celebrating 20 Years of the Maxxis Minion
20 years of the Maxxis Minion. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Just like us at Singletrack, Maxxis are celebrating 20 years in 2021. It’s a good year for…
Magura MT7 Pro Review | Enduro anchors with plenty of power and customisation
Ross gives us the low-down on the Magura MT7 Pro brake system after 9 months of all-weather rallying. The MT7 Pro is Magura’s top end, big-hitting, gravity brake and is…
Work Completed on Forest of Dean MTB Trails
Following some bad weather and delays, the work has now been completed on the trails in the Forest of Dean. The trails will open at 9 AM on 21 August.…
What Ever Happened To Animal? The Animal to Elliot Brown Podcast
If you’ve ever wondered what happened to Animal, that brand from that 90’s that made trendy watch straps and steel watches for the outdoorsy types, then this podcast will provide…
Fresh Goods Friday 562 | The Raw Tubes and Rubber Edition
This week in Fresh Goods Friday we have cordless tools, beautiful German bikes, and limited edition rubber! Has the bike and component shortage finally come to an end? No, we…
Kirsty’s Story: Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis isn’t typically something you’d associate with younger people, but for some, it’s something they live with. An autoimmune condition, rheumatoid arthritis is more common in women. Typically it doesn’t…
PMBA Enduro Series Llangollen, Race Report
Last weekend the PMBA Enduro rolled into Llangollen. Part of the British National Enduro Series and an Enduro World Series qualifier, this round was a challenging one. Here’s a look…
Five Ten Launches new Wet Weather Flat Shoe
Could this be what we’ve been waiting for? A shoe that will finally keep our feet and waterproof socks toasty and dry? Andi will be putting some through their paces…
Granite Design Cricket Bell Review | ding ding for trail harmony!
Granite Design produces some great little items that you’ll use once and wonder how you lived without them, is this what we think of the Cricket Bell though? What is…
Midweek Movies: The Maribor World Cup Catch up Edition
Maribor threw a few spanners in the works. There were people not racing due to injury, and then a few more out because of injury during practice. World Champs is…
Gee Atherton Releases new Video about his Crash
A few weeks back, Gee Atherton released more information about his horrific crash. Gee suffered serious injury and was lucky to walk away. Now on the path to recovery, he’s…
WTB Launch New Carbon Wheels
WTB have just announced the release of their new CZR carbon wheels. Available for both mountain and gravel, the wheelsets should be available in Europe late next month. The release…
Scott Beaumont Wins his 10th 4X National Championship Title
Over the last few years, Scott Beaumont has taken the National Champ title several times. Aside from a few events, he’s been on the top step for most of them.…
British Cycling Announces Team For 2021 MTB World Championships
The UCI Mountain Bike World Championships will take place next week in Val di Sole, Italy. Today, British Cycling have announced the team. Here’s who will represent Great Britain in…
Elliot Brown Singletrack Watch Project Update.
Great news everyone. The creation of the Elliot Brown Singletrack watch is not straight forward. For a start Elliot Brown’s top scientist have been working hard on the creation of…
British Cycling Appoints New Commercial Director
British Cycling has announced the appointment of a new commercial director who will focus on sustainability and growth. The new commercial director, Darren Henry joins from Premier League football club Southampton FC.…
Review | SILT Carbon AM 29, strong, light and cheap?
“Strong, light, cheap: pick two” is the phrase that is often punted around, but has SILT managed to tick off all 3 with the new SILT AM Carbon wheels? We…
Behind The Build: Progression with Hannah Bergemann
A relentless sun is chasing the shadows back into their hiding. On an arid hillside a crew of people make tiny figures against a massive desert backdrop as they ascend…
Maribor DH World Cup Track Preview with Reece Wilson
It’s race day in Maribor tomorrow, so if you’ve not seen it yet, here’s a look at the track riders will be taking on for round three of the UCI…
Katie Compton Releases Statement About Doping Ban
On Wednesday, the news broke that Katie Compton had been given a four-year suspension by the US anti-doping agency (USADA). It was announced that she had been tested positive for…
Greg Minnaar is the GOAT
Greg Minnaar (I always remember the spelling of his name by saying it like a pirate) is without a doubt one of the best downhill riders of all time. As…
Fresh Goods Friday 561 – The Chipps Gets Married Edition
One might suspect that a container ship has landed, as this week there’s a flurry of product launches and a whole three bikes in today’s Fresh Goods Friday. But never…
Maribor Track Walk with Bernard Kerr
With the third round of the DH World cup fast approaching, it won’t be long before racing begins. Check out the track and how things are looking with Bernard Kerr.…
Sendhit Nock Handguards | Should you go full enduro?
Made in France and designed to protect your hands and your brake levers in the event of a crash, but are Nock Handguards worth it? What is it? Before I…