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2022
DT Swiss launch underbar wunderbar L2 and L3 remotes
The new L2 and L3 remotes sit underneath the handlebar on the left. The L2 operates fork-and-shock simultaneously. The L3 operates dropper seatposts.
Atherton Bikes on sale for £3999 frame or £6700 full build
After a lengthy wait, you can now order a bike or frame from Atherton Bikes. Two models are available: a 150mm enduro bike and 200mm downhill bike.
Behind The Scenes at the EWS with Isabeau Courdurier and Adrien Dailly
This film, ‘Resilience’, is a promotional video from the Lapierre Zipp Collective team, but it’s worth a watch as a documentary of being on the race circuit. The film looks…
Update! Derbyshire County Council – halts ‘repairs’ at Pin Dale!
Derbyshire County Council. Utter those words in a local access forum and someone will shudder, cold chills will go round the room, and someone will call their therapist. Derbyshire’s efforts…
Pump For Peace – Velosolutions Racing Team Launched
Pump for Peace is a global initiative founded by Velosolutions with the goal of making cycling accessible to all, and they’re extending their project by launching a race team. Riders were…
Amaury Pierron Interview – Podcast with Making Up The Numbers
In 2018, Amaury Pierron won 3 World Cups in a row & clinched the 2018 World Cup Overall title. In 2019 he won another 3 but dramatically lost out on…
Nukeproof Giga Carbon 290 Elite review
Nukeproof has always tended to lean on the gravity side of the spectrum, but the new Giga was more gravity-driven than usual.
Bike Test: 3 Hardtails For Trails
This feature was originally published in Issue 137 of Singletrack Magazine. Andi and Hannah have been testing and swapping hardtails in anticipation of a summer of dry, fast trails. Words…
Specialized 2FO Roost Clip Mountain Bike Shoes review
pecialized 2FO Roost Clip Mountain Bike Shoes, reviewed for two cold, wet, snowy months. Does Amanda have cold toes?
Don’t Miss Out On The Next Magazine – Singletrack Issue 141
Feeling a bit meh? Looking at the long haul from now until…when…half term…Easter…the clocks changing? Let us help give you something to look forward to in this grey limbo of…
Podcast: Trash Free Trails – Best Environmental Initiative, Singletrack Reader Awards
When we chatted to Dom Ferris of Trash Free Trails before the Singletrack Reader Awards voting opened, he had so much to say that we couldn’t bring you all of…
Column: The Joy of Flex | Get your Singletrack Issue 141 sneak peek
The following is an excerpt from the first column published by our new Technical Manager, Benji Haworth. This column will be published in full in the upcoming issue of Singletrack…
Fresh Goods Friday 583 – The BYOB edition
We believe implicitly that it’s Friday and the goods are fresh, though it could be Saturday by the time you are reading this, and perhaps you have seen the goods…
Behold! Our next stunning cover is available as a print!
It’s that time of the month where we’re putting the finishing touches to the magazine files, ready to send them off to the printer. That means it’s time for you…
Editors’ Choice Awards – All the best bikes and gear of 2021
In Singletrack Magazine Issue 140, we brought you our Editors’ Choice Awards – this is where the Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. And…
15 new or revamped places to ride in 2022
New stuff is what keeps us riding our bikes. If you need some inspiration and information, here's our starter for fifteen.
Fox Mainframe helmet review – MIPS on a budget
Want a helmet with MIPS but want to keep costs down? The Fox Mainframe does all that it needs to, and does it well.
POC Consort MTB Dungaree review
Dungarees for mountain biking? Yes, that's a thing. Chief overall wearer Hannah tests out the POC Consort MTB dungaree.
Back From The Dead – Retro Dropper Remote
Before we get going with this issue of Back From The Dead, Dieter has been inventing. Maybe you’d like to have a guess at what it is? Hmm…ponder that and…
100 Things To Slightly Improve Your Bike Life Without Really Trying
The Guardian published a list of 100 Things To Slightly Improve Your Life Without Really Trying. We thought we’d bring you our own list of marginal gains. Organise a Monday…
Fresh Goods Friday 582 – do you wish for Swedish squish?
This week’s Fresh Goods Friday is brought to you by Dr Seuss. Not really. It’s brought to you by several Singletrackworld staffers who are ensconced in different levels of fleece…
UPDATED! Racing rumours: who’s left who, who’s joined who
New Year, new you. That’s what they say. The racing off-season has seen plenty of chops and changes. Here is the state of play as it stands. Below is our…
Nanduro – Slowing Down To Catch Up
Amanda finds out she has inherited more than just good sewing skills from her Nan. Bikes are in the blood. This feature was produced in association Sonder I knew my…
Michelin’s new XC tyre range contains the tyre we’ve all been looking for
The low-tread Michelin Jet XC and Force XC tyres are all well and good if you like that sort of thing but it's the Michelin Wild XC that's triggered us…
Tweed Valley Trails Association – Best Trail Stewardship Initiative
It might seem like a mountain biking paradise in the Tweed Valley, but that’s thanks in large part to the volunteers of the Tweed Valley Trails Association that keep the…
Cotopaxi Allpa 35 review – A carry on clamshell back pack
The Cotopaxi Allpa 35 is an ethically made back pack with versatile storage designed for use as carry on luggage on a plane.
YT Izzo Uncaged drops 10mm and 600g
At 11.4kg the YT Izzo Uncaged is their lightest full suspension mountain bike yet. The previous lightest YT full susser was around 12kg.
Internet Rummagings | New Year, New Parts
Happy New Year one and all, if your new year’s resolution is to hang some nice shiny parts off your MTB (and if it isn’t, it should be) then you…
Spotlight Interview: Neil Russell – handcycling off the beaten track
El Jaskowska is a rider and passionate advocate for broadening participation in mountain biking. In this Spotlight Series, she is interviewing riders from all walks of life and styles of…
Review: Salsa Timberjack SLX 29 – how will you ride yours?
This review is part of the Bike Test feature ‘Hard Tails for Trails’ from Issue 137 of Singletrack Magazine. Price: £1,870.00 From: Lyon Equipment lyon.co.uk Salsa has been around since…
Reviewed: Ragley Big Wig – a steel hardtail classic
This review is part of the Bike Test feature ‘Hard Tails for Trails’ from Issue 137 of Singletrack Magazine. Price: £1,999.99 From: Ragley We suspect that Ragley strongly believes in…
Nukeproof Scout 290 Pro review: for a fun filled ride
This review is part of the Bike Test feature ‘Hard Tails for Trails’ from Issue 137 of Singletrack Magazine. Price: £2,449.99 From: Nukeproof Editors’ Choice 2021 This product features in…
2022 Predictions from Singletrack – What’s in the future of MTB?
Every year we play at making like we’ve got our finger on the pulse of the future and have a go at predicting what’s coming in the year ahead. Despite…