Hannah tries out the Truflo Mini Shock Pump that can take on tyres, shocks, Presta and Schrader. Will versatility add up to a useful tool?
July 2022
Behind the Media: Chris Hall and Downtime Podcast
Anders Engberg embarks on a short illustrated series examining the changing world of mountain bike media. In the streets of Reading you would often find a kid riding his Raleigh…
Fresh Goods Friday 611: The Skeleton Crew Edition
Hello? Is there anybody there? Can anybody hear me? The mass exodus continues. Cliff Richard has taken everybody on a summer holiday.
New Nukeproof coil options from EXT, FAST & PUSH
Just an excuse to show a bunch of really cool looking stuff. We like Nukeproof Megas and Gigas. And we're really enjoying testing coil shocks at the moment for a…
DH World Cup Rd 6 – Snowshoe – Preview & how to watch
Snowshoe has only hosted 3 DH World Cups, yet it’s delivered more drama and memorable moments than most other venues!
National XCC and XCO Championships at Kirroughtree race report
What a weekend! The National Champs at Kirroughtree was an absolutely stunning way to finish the National XC season.
Starling claims carbon produces 16 times more CO2 than steel
A report from Starling is the result of a deep dive into how it runs as a business and how it can operate more sustainably.
Win this Lezyne Tool and Inflate Bundle worth £238!
We’re giving you the chance to win a bunch of shiny, shiny Lezyne equipment, courtesy of the kinds folks at Upgrade Bikes.
WARNING! Subscribe before noon today to receive Issue 144
The next issue of Singletrack World Magazine will be landing on doormats real and digital in early August. We’re just putting the finishing touches to the final files, so now…
Grunge is not dead – it just smells funny
Our Road Trip artwork is now available on a rather grungy and distressed organic T Shirt. Ready for adventure.
Name That Park Tool Quiz – The Amateur Edition
We’ve been playing in our workshop – which Park Tools and Madison kindly fitted out for us after we got ram raided a few years back – with play dough…
Fresh Goods Friday 610: After The Heat Edition
We hope you, your pets, your plants and so on all made it through the extreme heat this week, and if you have got school holiday getaways, may they go…
Singletrack Unscripted – Talking about flat pedals
What makes for a good flat pedal? Are metal flatties better than plastic flatties? Thick pins? Thin pins? Loads of pins? Minimal pins?
Kade x Semenuk: The Edit Your Screen Was Made For
Kade Edwards and Brandon Semenuk sync up in ‘Parallel II’. Fast cuts. Constant action. Top notch riding. Instant classic.
My Top 10 Sustainable Travel Toiletries For Cyclists
My top 10 sustainable travel toiletries ideal for bikepackers, campers, racers and every other kind of bike rider.
BikeLife Goes ‘Official’, in competition alongside BMX and Skate stars
NASS (National Action Sports Show) Festival near Bristol is a four day festival of music, street art, BMX and skate. Think Malverns Classic for small wheels, with more bass and…
10 most eyebrow-raising things seen at Eurobike
Chipps reflects on the best, worst and out-there inventions of the 2022 Eurobike Show (his 25th visit!) and the bike industry in general.
Canyon Spectral 125 CF LTD: a very (John Player) special bike
Limited bike, limited colour. This short travel ripper gets exclusive black and gold artwork. Weighing in at 13.4kg makes it the lightest.
Win a whole heap of primo DMR stuff worth £238!
This week we’re giving you the chance to win a load of excellent DMR stuff, courtesy of the excellent bods at Upgrade Bikes.
Moorland fire equalled carbon footprint of a small town
Moorland fire in 2019 devastated an area of blanket peat moorland the size of about 1,000 football pitches.
Hard luck, big climbs and unexpected results at Vallnord XCO World Cup (Spoilers!)
Not watched the XCO race yet? Then maybe don’t read on. Or, keep reading, and then kick yourself for not tuning in to the Vallnord XCO World Cup racing as…
DH World Cup Round 5 – Vallnord – The new track delivers! (Spoilers)
If you’ve not already watched the downhill action from Vallnord, now would be the time to do so. Or, read on, and then wish you’d watched it not knowing the…
Q: How much to start mountain biking? A: £605.00
Contrary to what mountain bike websites may imply, you don't have to be a millionaire to be start mountain biking.
Vallnord XCC World Cup Results and live XCO follow along (Spoilers!)
Alessandra Keller and Mathias Flückiger take the win at the short track XCC World Cup at Vallnord Following on from last weekend’s dramatic racing, we’re now at Vallnord in Andorra,…
Fresh Goods Friday 609: Missing In Action Edition
Ride your bike. Stay in the trees. Plot routes near watering holes (AKA 'shops'). Strap another bottle cage on to your bike/body. Sun cream.
With all the drama in Lenzerheide, what will the Vallnord XC World Cup bring?
Last week’s recap Last week was a LOT. Allow us to give you a bit of a recap. The big news was Nino Schurter chasing his 34th XCO win in…
Starting at the Deep End Part 2 – The Glasgow Adventure
After a baptism of fire, Sanny reckons it’s time to kick back and brake for cake. Words and pictures by Sanny. Video by Mark Huskisson. After my surprisingly successful science…
British bike brand Sonder brings wheel-building to the UK
UK brand Sonder - the bike arm of AlpKit - have announced that they have brought their wheelbuilding in-house.
DH World Cup Rd 5 – Vallnord – Preview & how to watch
All photos credit Red Bull Content Pool The last time the DH World Cup visited Andorra was in 2019 and that race is probably the one we talk about most…
New Maxxis Forekaster: goodbye to damp, hello to downcountry?
The new version of the Maxxis Forekaster has ditched any of its previous damp duties. It's no longer a XC tyre for damp conditions. Or is it?
New Shimano groupset features Anti Lock Brakes
Shimano have a brand new groupset out called CUES Di2. It's designed principally for e-commuters and features an Anti-Lock Braking System.
Change gear without pedalling with Shimano FREE SHIFT
E-bike specific version of Shimano XT Di2 features 'Free Shift'. Put simply, this allows riders to change gear without pedalling.
Win a full set of Madison Flux riding kit worth £170!
This week we’re giving you the chance to win a full set of riding kit from the Madison Flux range. Shorts, jersey and gloves. All you have to do is…
Lenzerheide DH World Cup Round 4 – Race Report (Contains spoilers, obviously!)
All photos credit Red Bull Content Pool How do you turn a ‘bike parky’ race track into something much better? Well, it turns out it doesn’t take that much for…
Whyte T-140 RS: First Ride Review
The Whyte T-140 is very much the classic trail bike of the Whyte range. Enough travel to cope with most things but responsive and efficient.
Follow the live updates and expect the unexpected at Lenzerheide XCO World Cup!
With Jenny Rissveds and Filippo Colombo taking the short track win at Lenzerheide, and some big names in the front row of the XCO on Sunday, who will take the…
Internet Rummagings – Bacon Cheeseburger Edition
Welcome back to this month’s rummage through the internet bike shop back room where we find bikes and parts whose native countries foods they are renowned for, would come to…
Canyon Spectral 125 CF 8 review
The new-for-2022 Canyon Spectral 125 has pretty much the exact same geometry as the regular 150mm rear-travel Spectral. Why?
Fresh Goods Friday 608: The Bike Heavy Edition
I'm writing this with stinging fingers. Summer is well and true upon us. The trails have grown their hair out and every ride sees regular brushes with nettles, brambles and…
TRP Trail Evo disc brake review
TRP Trail Evo has a super-light lever action and impressively short throw before biting. Great for racers. If you can handle it (literally!)
SRAM Code RSC disc brake review
For all-out power freaks, we going to give the nod to the SRAM Code RSC. It has the most anchor-dropping chops of all brakes we've tried.
Shimano SLX M7120 disc brake review
The brake that felt like the best combination of top-end power and all-over feel was the Shimano SLX M7120.
Magura MT7 Pro disc brake review
Folk who like to run their bite points really close to the grip should give the Magura MT7 Pro brake a try.
Hope Tech 4 E4 disc brake review
The lever on these Hope Tech 4 E4 brakes is a big step up from the Tech 3 with a claimed 30% more power from a longer, more ergonomic lever.
Hayes Dominion A4 disc brake review
The 4-pot Hayes Dominion A4 continues the venerable brand's return. Great to see them back in the mix when it comes to viable stoppers.
Formula Cura 4 disc brake review
If we have to decide on The Best Brake we’d go for the Formula Cura 4. The key thing is that the Formulas have the feel. And that’s what counts.…
Oakley DRT3 MIPS Helmet Review: Super Stable
The Oakley DRT3 MIPS is the newest of their mountain bike helmets, retailing at around £110 it is around £50 cheaper than the existing DRT5.
DH World Cup Round 4, Lenzerheide – Race Preview & how to watch
George brings us a close look on the likely riders to watch at the next round of the DH World Cup, in Lenzerheide. All photos: Red Bull Content Pool I’m…
Kona Process 153 DL 29 Review: Mellow Yellow
The latest Kona Process 153 rolls on 29in wheels and sits in the middle of the Process range; Process X on one side, Process 134 on the other.
Podcast: Flo Payet, Camille Balanche, and Lenzerheide World Cup Preview!
On this action packed episode of Making Up The Numbers, George apologises to the fastest woman in the world right now, Camille Balanche for not making her the favourite in…
Carbon Wasp Truffle Review: All the Speed
The Truffle is Carbon Wasp’s first foray in to a full production MTB frame. Designed, made and tested entirely in and around Leeds.