The urge returns; there's something about the coming of summer that instigates New Bike ideas
June 2025
Bike Industry Bike: Sim Mainey’s Scor 2030
Kicking off a new series of Bike Checks, here's a friendly freelance photographer's Not Yellow Bicycle.
Fresh Goods Friday 763: The Keeping The Peace Edition
As we say goodbye to June - which is a disappointing month every year - let's stare at some new stuff.
12 bike brands using the DJI Avinox motor
AKA the DJI Dozen. Here is the list of significant eMTBs using the Avinox system.
Crankbrothers Guardian Universal Handguards review
Haters gonna hate. Mockers gonna mock. But I love pinky protectors at this time of year.
Fox Podium inverted fork is a real (expensive) thing
Richie Rude-approved inverted enduro fork gets the official release. Oh so desirable! Oh so expensive!
Shimano goes fully wireless with new gravel groupset GRX RX827
With the launch of wireless XTR Di2 (and XT and Deore) the path is clear for Shimano to launch Shimano a wireless drivetrain for gravel.
Aston Hill to reopen this October and expand in 2026
Forestry England and Bike Park Chilterns CIC to reopen and expand the mothballed Aston Hill Bike Park
Val Di Sole DH World Series Rd4 results, report and highlights vids
The fourth World Cup DH of the year took place in Italy. Here are the results, race report and highlights vids from Val Di Sole.
12 reasons to invest in Singletrack – The Perks List
Just over a week ago we revealed that we intend to offer up real shares in Singletrack this coming September. We intend to do this using the CrowdCube system with…
Sweet Protection Fixer Composite 2Vi Mips helmet review
The super secure Sweet Protection Fixer offers a clean and simple design, making for a rather pretty premium full facer.
Fresh Goods Friday 762: The Pleney O’ Zine Edition
There's something of a gallic tinge to this week's edition of Fresh Goods Friday. Produits frais vendredi, peut être?
Olde Shimano XT: 1991 Cannondale EST SE 2000
During the Shimano Di2 press camp we saw this retro Cannondale EST in the flesh
Shimano Di2 wireless trickles down to Deore (oh, and XT)
Di2 XTR OTT? How about XT Di2 then? Or even Deore Di2? Big news day from Shimano.
New Tweed Valley 50km ‘HERitage Trail’
Fancy a ride with a history lesson along the way? There’s a new 50km Tweed Valley route that celebrates women’s history in the area. FNY Collective Unveils ‘HERitage Trail’ at…
Fresh Goods Friday 761: The So Longing Edition
Well, here we are. My last day, and last FGF. When I started at STW Towers, Thursdays were largely taken up with taking increasingly ridiculous photos of whatever products had…
Hans Rey says goodbye to GT after 38 years of good times
After 38 years – which we think is the longest running cycle sponsorship ever – Hans Rey and GT have parted ways. The GT brand was mothballed at the end…
Lorraine Truong, athlete and concussion campaigner, 1995-2025
We’re sad to hear the Lorraine Truong has passed away. A talented rider with World Cup DH and EWS ambitions, she suffered a brain injury in 2015 which upended her…
Coming soon: MTBers guide to Les Gets, Morzine & Avoriaz
Later this week Mark, Benji and Sanny are off on an adventure in the French Alpine resort towns of Les Gets, Morzine and Avoriaz. Perhaps better known for their downhill…
Reolink Altas Solar Power Security Camera review
Loads of functionality and I can't really fault the quality of the footage, nor the ease of use of the attendant app.
Industry Nine acquires We Are One
The intriguing new partnership pairs North American manufacturing with carbon composite technology.
State of UK Enduro Racing: Llanfyllin
Llanfyllin always seems to receive a disproportionate level of hype for a small venue that isn’t as well known as places such as Llangollen or Dyfi.
Become a Shareholder in Singletrack Magazine
Does that sound interesting to you? Next year Singletrack turns 25. That’s a quarter of a century of independence in the bike media world. A lot has happened in that…
Leogang DH World Series Rd3 results, report and highlights vids
The third World Cup DH of the year took place in Austria. Here are the results, race report and highlights vids from Loegang.
Big Agnes Rapide SL vs Exped Ultra 5R Mummy sleeping mats
Fancy a night in the great outdoors? We've put a couple of top choices for insulated mats to the test. How do they compare?
Fresh Goods Friday 760: The Northern Soil Edition
Break out the talc! Throw on your finest singlet and oddly baggy loon pants! It's time to soil yourself in this week's FGF!
My 10 favourite things about new Shimano XTR Di2
And two things I'm not so keen on. Here's a first ride review thoughts of the whole new Shimano XTR gruppo.
New Yeti MTe has 60Nm/350w TQ motor
Yeti's UK distributor Silverfish UK is also now the Official Service Partner for TQ in the UK.
Scholarship for framebuilders seeks applicants
If you're a framebuilder who feels like they could use a little help, SRAM/Bespoked's Inclusivity Scholarship applications open tomorrow.
Loudenvielle-Peyragudes DH World Series Rd2 results, report and highlights vids
The second World Cup DH of the year took place in France. Here are the results, race report and highlights vids from Loudenvielle-Payragudes.
Sonder Broken Road Ti long term review
Marketed as a ‘hardtail mountain bike for long rides, remote places, and wilderness bikepacking’. It's ideal for covering the miles in comfort.