Teased yesterday on Giant’s Instagram with a ‘Who dis?’ video, Giant has revealed its newest big signing: Rémi Thirion. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Giant Factory…
2021
UPDATED: Is this the UK’s biggest drop?
Is this the biggest drop ever on a bike in the UK? Are we stoked and awed, or are we all thinking ‘you’re a very naughty boy?’. We’re conflicted. In…
New Danny MacAskill Video – The Slabs
Danny MacAskill is at it again, riding things on the Isle of Skye and scaring us. If you just look at the odd clip some of this almost looks like…
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. A range of 11 bikes with new build options has just landed. The Ragley…
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 who are all under 21. The team includes two-time UCI Junior Downhill World Champion…
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 rig with 27.5in or 29er wheel options. At a time when every brand has…
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 longer and longer, the new Pipedream SRS48 fork has 0mm of plush suspension travel.…
2021 Team News: Remy Métailler Joins Propain
Well we didn’t expect that! Freerider Remy Metailler joins Propain with a banging launch video! Press Release Follows We are very proud and beyond stoked to announce that Rémy Métailler will ride…
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 chill out for a few minutes. It’s out latest round up of videos from…
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 yellow Smooth Tyre Inserts from Slicy Products. Another foamy contender enters the ring. Hoop?…
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 someone from walking off with your ancient pub bike, or trying to keep all…
Troy Lee D4 Carbon Helmet – The King of Helmets?
George has a long and happy history with Troy Lee helmets - will the D4 Carbon keep a smile on his face? Being 6’ 6” limits your ability to test…
Propain Statement – Covid/Brexit Update Prices Rising
With each day that passes it seems we are hearing about more businesses that are affected by the perfect storm of COVID and Brexit. We’ve had announcements and updates from…
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 for a while and we’d just like some nice, dull, grey, dry winter 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. Press Release: We are very happy to announce that Phil Atwill is back on PROPAIN Bicycles…
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 MTB Enduro. The helmet is DH certified and is fitted with Leatt’s 360 Turbine…
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 Squatch, their first 29er hardtail. I respect that, because upfront it tells me they…
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 name fast XCO rider, so it may not be a surprise that Emily Batty…
2021 Team News: Becci Skelton signs for Saracen!
Becci Skelton, the current British Downhill Series Champion, signs for Saracen for 2021 riding Shimano and ODI parts! Press Release Follows Saracen is delighted to announce a new partnership with…
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 Ripley frame, the Ripley AF offers the same 130mm DW-Link suspension, similar geometry (more…
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 for some wild speculation, uncorroborated insight & the odd confirmed fact. Joining them are…
Maxxis Wetscream review: great when it’s awful
The Maxxis Wetscream was originally designed for one of the muddiest downhill race tracks in the world – Les Gets in France. Back when it was first designed, DH bikes…
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 we are all aware of, so I plan to make something good come of…
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 the other side and following a hurried through set of Christmas free trade rules.…
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 facts, allow me to join in one last time. You see, if we learnt…
Grenzerfahrungen – Borderline experiences along the Iron Curtain
You’ve probably already watched the whole series of Bridgerton and are ready for some new viewing. We have the perfect thing for you – a new film by Markus Stitz,…
“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 laps at a local secret spot. In this ever-changing physical and digital landscape, riders…
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 frames until they could sort out exactly how much it was going to cost…
Not The News: MTB Video Distractions
Want to spend a few minutes being entirely unproductive? You’re in the right place. Sam Hill & The Mega A new video from Sam Hill showing off his skills on…
Giant Reign Advanced Pro 2 – Long Term Review
Giant reckons their Reign 29er could be the ultimate Enduro machine but what does our resident aficionado of all things big mountain make of it after subjecting it to eight…
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 you the rumour that we were hearing and that has finally become official news…
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 today is with the new Commencal 21 Team. Angel Suárez is riding for the…
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot Joins BMC
Swiss bike brand BMC welcomes Pauline Ferrand-Prévot- arguably one of the greatest all round cyclists ever – to the team. Pauline Ferrand-Prévot was the first ever cyclist to simultaneously hold…
ENVE AM30 Foundation Wheelset – survives our toughest test!
Wheels quiver when they hear the name ‘Ross’. Will these ENVE AM30 Foundation wheels survive the double onslaught of a Northern winter and our Ross? There’s no doubt that ENVE…
Fresh Goods Friday 531 – The Homeschool Breakdown Edition
What have you learnt this week? And what have your kids learnt? Have you thrown yourself into creative home schooling and your offspring are now adept at cooking, sewing, and…
Julbo Rush Photochromic Glasses Reviewed and Recommended
The Julbo Rush is designed to offer top end performance for cycling sports that combine endurance with speed. The Rush feature a full frame design and are available in a…
2021 Team News: Theo Galy Signs For Sunn French Connexion Racing
Sunn French Connexion Racing launches new EWS team and reveals their first rider, French National Champion Theo Galy! French brand Sunn has joined forces with a new EWS Team with…
2021 Team News: Mariana Salazar becomes a privateer with Dorval support
Team Dorval AM rider, Mariana Salazar, announces she won’t race for Dorval AM in 2021, but will be supported by them. In this ever-changing world, teams and athletes are creating…
2021 Team News: Becci Skelton and Rocky Mountain part ways
2019 British Champ, Becci Skelton has announced that she will not race for Rocky Mountain Bikes in 2021. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Becci Skelton (@becciskelly)…
Order Good Things for the year ahead – Singletrack Issue 135 Is Coming
Some of you may be barely digesting your Christmas edition of Singletrack Magazine – and if you were lucky enough to be given a gift membership make sure you activate…
Cotic suspend EU deliveries over question around what constitutes a British product
Are bikes ‘made’ by Cotic that consist of frames built in Taiwan actually British products? That’s the question that Cy at Cotic is grappling with right now (as well as…
Not The News – MTB Video Distractions
You probably need a distraction right about now, so here’s a quick selection of an alternative reality. Imagine it – you have perfect control of your bike, in all conditions.…
2021 Team News: Sam Hill signs a new 3-year deal with Chainreaction Nukeproof
We had a strong feeling that Sam Hill was trolling us with his Instagram post yesterday, and today he’s confirmed it! Early yesterday morning, Sam Hill posted a message to…