It seems like there’s a team signing announcement every time we open our inbox right now, so here’s who’s gone where in the hokey cokey so far. Cami Nogueira to…
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Quick look at the new Liv Intrigue LT
The Liv Intrigue LT series is the brand's first mullet. With 160mm up front and 150mm in the rear, it's the most travel Liv currently too.
Cheaper Things Tuesday: Jackets, Jackets, Jackets…
This week's edition of CTT is a topically-tastic special edition that focuses purely on waterproof jackets. Decent jackets at decent discounts.
Why Not Litter? Free Online Talk With Trash Free Trails
Trash Free Trails is on a mission to get us enjoying the outdoors while also reducing our impact, particularly through the reduction in use of single use plastics. It’s not…
Get used to seeing OnlyFans sponsor more aspects of our sport
Downhill and enduro racer Lewis Buchanan raised a few eyebrows with his announcement that he was adding OnlyFans – better known for its porn channels – to his sponsor list.…
Buyers Guide to the Best Mountain Bike Glasses
I try to wear glasses all the time. As a short-sighted blindo I am used to such face furniture. The best mountain bike glasses are few and far between in…
Podcast: Carry On Camping In Dartmoor With Cycling UK
In this podcast we’re joined by Sophie Gordon, Cycling UK’s Off Road Campaigns Officer. We chat about why the Dartmoor camping ruling matters, and the broader implications for access rights.…
More ‘Meh’ Than ‘Wahoo’? Liquidity warning from S&P
Cycling Industry News reports that Wahoo is facing cashflow troubles and has had its credit rating cut from CCC to -CCC by S&P Global Ratings. For those of you who…
XXL Singletrack Sale and “Unconscious Bias”
There has been a lot of talk about “unconscious bias” recently, largely relating to ultra-privileged people saying things they should not say. At Singletrack we are also guilty of this……
Fresh Goods Friday 636: The OnlyFan Heaters Edition
After an unexpectedly hectic - and just plain odd - week of rolling news, it's nice to finally kick back and unwind with a nice slice of FGF.
Giant and Liv Go Direct To Consumer In UK
Following in the footsteps of Specialized, Giant and sister brand Liv have just announced that they will be offering customers a free home delivery option, as well as a click…
NBD: Vitus goes Strait, new Capras, Merida EX entries…
... Saracen Ariel Es and Lewis Buchanan x OnlyFans. Yes, you read that correctly. Buchanan's announcement arguably requires a story all of its own.
Dartmoor Wild Camping To Continue Under New Agreement
Following the court ruling last week that no rights to wild camp existed under historic laws permitting access for ‘recreation’, it was thought that wild camping on Dartmoor could be…
Lewis Buchanan’s Only Fans Sponsorship Deal – what do you think?
As Lew Buchanan adds Only Fans to his sponsor list, the jokes are easy to make. Probably known best for its home grown porn scene, Only Fans seems keen to…
New Mondraker DH Bike? – Making Up The Numbers Podcast w/ Brook Macdonald
George, Jack & Emilie round up all of this off season’s #teamrumours & chat with the Bulldog, Brook Macdonald, about his struggles in 2022, a new Mondraker DH bike and…
New Live DH Crankworx Coverage on Red Bull!
You’ll still be able to watch at least some free and live Downhill race coverage this year, as Red Bull will be showing the Cranworx Rotorua DH races live. Whoop!…
Giro Source MIPS Helmet review
The Giro Source MIPS helmets should definitely be at the top of your try-on list. It’s one of few helmets that I’m not in a rush to remove.
Goodbye MTB World Cup, Hello MTB World Series
The rebranding and restructure of the mountain bike race scene continues, as ESO has announced further details of the season ahead. Things have gone a little baseball-esque, with the whole…
Stanton Bikes Set To Return, With Dan at the Helm?
In a Facebook post to the Stanton Owners’ Group, Dan Stanton seems to indicate that he’s set to reclaim control of the company, and Stanton Bikes will be operating once…
Cheaper Things Tuesday: Flats, Pants, Bumbags and stuff
Yes, we have renamed our weekly deals roundup feature. It is now called Cheaper Things Tuesday. Rejoice!
Halfords Bike Sales Reflect Cost Of Living Squeeze
Halfords has issued a trading update which appears to show that the cost of living is taking its toll on its cycling business. Overall, cycling sales are down 21.2%, with…
Buy Art, Do Good: Singletrack Cover Print with Rider Resilience
We are super jazzed with the cover of issue 147 for a handful of reasons. Since we’ve been waiting since last April for the right alignment of season and magazine…
The Next Issue Of Singletrack World Is Coming, Don’t Miss Out!
It’s a complicated and mostly boring story behind it, but the process of producing a printed magazine, sending it to the printer, and then sending it out to you, means…
Buyers Guide to the Best Mountain Bike Gloves
I hate gloves. Which makes me the ideal tester for them. For a glove to stand a chance of being worn by me for more than one ride it needs…
Right To Wild Camp On Dartmoor Is Lost
The BBC is reporting that the landowners of the Dartmoor estate have won their case to prevent wild camping on their land. Campaigners and the Dartmoor National Park Authority had…
Fresh Goods Friday 635: Veg & Two Fruits Edition
This is the yintro... it's a bit like the yangtro but totally the polar opposite. What does FGF have in store for us all this week?
NBD: Damped Headsets, Timberjacks, Vegan Shoes…
... 7Mesh Stash System, Unparalleled shoes, the Stone King Touring Club and a nice wrap-up vid from Nukeproof.
Cane Creek Helm MKII review
The Cane Creek Helm MKII has a new damper and a revised air spring (there is a coil Helm too). The D-lock bolt-thru axle design is also new.
Fox 34 Float Factory GRIP2 review
This latest Fox 34 Float Factory GRIP2 is all too easily overlooked, or taken for granted. There’s no big headline innovation or New Thing.
Marzocchi Bomber Z2 RAIL review
Cut to the chase, this Marzocchi Bomber Z2 RAIL has a price that is affordable for more people than all the other 140mm forks we've tested.
Ohlins RXF 34 M.2 review
Swedish goldsmith Öhlins is getting into the downcountry business with the new Ohlins RXF 34 m.2 suspension fork with 120 or 130mm travel.
RockShox Pike Ultimate review
The RockShox Pike Ultimate has had as big a revamp. Charger 3 damper, DebonAir+ spring, purging air bleed valves and ‘Buttercups’.
Last Tarvo review
The Last Tarvo with its progressive geometry, stable pedal platform and predictable handling is certainly capable of a podium or two.
MRP Ribbon Coil review
You can count the amount of 140mm coil forks on one hand: there’s the MRP Ribbon Cork and there’s the 140mm Cane Creek Coil Helm MKII.
Hope F22 flat pedal: initial riding impressions
The Hope F22 flatties arrived just before Christmas but despite kids, trips away and illness, we’ve still managed a few rides on them.
Cheap Things Tuesday: Whatever Gets You Through The Shi…
Welcome to the thirteenth edition of Cheap Things Tuesday. A veritable baker's dozen of discount bike bits. You lucky, lucky people.
Thomson Elite 35mm Aluminium handlebar review
The Thomson Elite 35mm Aluminium Handlebars are butted and tapered in multiple steps for greatly improved fatigue life and great feel.
Vitus Sommet 297 CRS review
The Vitus Sommet 297 CRS is an enduro bike, aimed at riders who tackle steeper, rougher tracks and also fancy cable tying a race number on.
Buyers Guide to Mountain Bike Shoes for Big Feet
We point you at decent mountain bike shoes for big feet. If you are looking for mountain bike shoes in size 12, 13 and even 14… read on.
Orbea Occam M10 LT review
Orbea Occam M10 LT - an Occam, but more so. It’s a long-legged trail bike with a focus that will chime with what many people are looking for.
Jack Reading’s Gravity School Scholarship Program
This is going to be like The Apprentice, but with more bikes, more mud, fewer people you want to shout at, and probably fewer future American presidents. So, nothing like…
Fresh Goods Friday 634: The Home Improvements Edition
It's dark and cold and wet outside, and we're sick of staring at our walls and wondering if that's magnolia or nicotine, a rat or a mouse
Rider Resilience with Steve Bate – The Ride It Out Show
There’s another instalment of the Ride It Out Show from Nils Amelinckx. This time he’s talking to Steve Bate MBE – Paralympic cyclist, climber, mountain biker, and another all round…
Sam Pilgrim signs with Canyon
Marmite mountain bike character Sam Pilgrim has been announced as moving to Canyon. His first video is expected in the spring.
SRAM GX Eagle AXS Upgrade Kit review
SRAM's AXS wireless technology trickled down to GX level spec with the release of the SRAM GX AXS system. We like it. A lot.
Cheap Things Tuesday: Drivetrains, Forks, Flat Shoes and more
It's January. Sorry about that. January brings a return to the regular working shift pattern. It's also January Sales time!
No snow means Les Gets lifts open for mountain bikes… in January!
At this time of year the Port Du Soleil area on the French/Swiss border ought to be mobbed with skiers and snowboarders. Instead, the area has reopened some lifts to…