The Merida Big Trail 400 may not have some of the more boutique brands’ bits bolted to it, but it has absolutely nailed the essentials.
June 2023
Trek Procaliber 9.6 Review
Sure, you can ride the Trek Procaliber 9.6 whenever and wherever you like but the raison d’être of this bike is to perform between race tape.
Singletrack Kitchen: Air Fryer Cheesy Courgette Balls
Say everybody have you seen my balls? They’re big, cheesy and hot! I think they might also be good for you too. Cook these in an oven or an air fryer and then pop these airfryer cheesy courgette balls in your mouth. Mmmmmm mmm! Air…
Column: Weight For It
Benji argues that weight does matter (but not much). The following column will hopefully unite the warring tribes in mountain biking. From the weeniest of weight watchers, to the whatever-est of funtime trail riders, everyone should be able to get behind the following words. Essentially,…
Fresh Goods Friday 656 – Lenzerheide And Seek Edition
In many* ways, Fresh Goods Friday is like a Downhill World Cup.
WTF is happening at tomorrow’s MTB World Series DH?
Welcome to the brave new world of elite Downhill racing. New race formats, new schedules, new broadcasting rights and new commentators.
Purposeful Adventure: Eager Beavers
Pete and Rosie rides over hills and crawl through undergrowth in search of Scotland’s thriving beaver population. Words & Photography Pete Scullion This Purposeful Adventure idea came about via the whirlwind of excitement and flappy hands that is Rosemary Anne Holdsworth. Rosie has been a…
First Ride: Öhlins RXC34 m.1 fork and TXC Air shocks for XC
The Swedish squisher's new range of World Cup XC focussed suspension comprises new Ohlins RXC34 m.1 forks and TXC1 and TXC2 Air rear shocks.
Singletrack Issue 149 Is Out Today – How Will You Read Yours?
If you receive a printed copy of the magazine each issue, it’s now in the post – we can’t be sure exactly when it will land with you, but if you’re in the UK and you’ve still not got it by 26th June please email us.…
Last Word: Riding with Dinosaurs
Is Ian ‘@hardtail_only’ Storer trapped in the past or revelling in his eternal youth?
National Audit Office Report Paints Bleak Picture on Active Travel
A National Audit Office (NAO) report published today has examined the progress made towards the government’s active travel targets. In a move befitting scriptwriters of a political satire, the NAO announced its intention to conduct the study in March, just days before the government announced…
Merlin Malt 725 Steel SLX Hardtail Review
Merlin Malt 725 Steel hardtail, a great choice for the long distance cyclist after a reliable bike to travel long distances on.
New Mountain Bike Event Hits Dyfi Valley on 1st July
Dyfi Wild Ride is a new mountain biking event in the Dyfi Valleys on 1st July.
‘Grounding’ with Samantha Soriano
I happened to share an apartment with Samantha Soriano at a recent Canyon launch, where she gave me a sneak peek of an early edit of this film. I thought it was a great mix of insight into the freeride scene, along with a bit…
Winds Of Change – Rebuilding the Damaged Trails of the UK
Manon Carpenter takes another deep dive into the relationship between climate change and trail management in this Winds of Change Video. From November 2021 to February 2022, a series of powerful storms rocked areas of the UK in ways that had not been seen since…
Mental Mondays #12 – Sunlit uplands edition
This week’s crossword theme is UK bike stuff. The sunlit uplands, if you will. If you get stuck, go for a ride and behold the green and pleasant land, pick up some rubbish on your way home, and then perhaps inspiration of the Ol’ Blighty…
RockShox Reverb AXS Seatpost Review
This review is for a RockShox Reverb AXS seatpost, 31.6mm post diameter with 170mm travel. It has been transferred between bikes and had the saddle changed quite frequently, so the experience is quite a ‘living with it’ one as opposite to a short term review.…
Spanish Bikepacking Diary: Day One
This 17 day series of Amanda’s first ever multiday bikepacking trip is exclusively available to Singletrack World Members. It gets more scenic as the journey unfolds, so stay tuned for more updates! In February 2023 me and my Partner In Climb Rhys embarked on a…
Making Up The Numbers Podcast – Ed Masters
The DH World Cup season is just around the corner & in this episode George, Jack& Emi discuss the amendments to the rule changes for 2023. Then, they’re joined by Pivot Factory Racing’s Ed Masters for a chat about The Black Pearl, seeding second at…
Fresh Goods Friday 655: The Jennride Cooldown
I (Amanda) have spent all week recovering from the Jennride. Not physically, but mentally, as it’s quite hard going from a sunny social Lake District adventure to being, as far as I can tell, the only member of staff from Editorial in the office this…
7mesh Women’s Northwoods Windshell Review
The 7mesh Women’s Northwoods Windshell is a lightweight, packable layer offering windproofing and water resistance. It stuffs down quickly and easily into its own pocket, with plenty of room for this to not be a seam-stretching struggle, and once packed down there are two elasticated…
