In the first issue of Singletrack Magazine, Mark and Chipps both wrote editorials. After 25 years, we figure that this is a good thing to revisit.
May 2026
Forum: Santa Cruz Tallboy 6, death to the VPP
This post from Forum Member a11y has stirred up some interesting conspiracy theory chat!
Abus Targon helmet: making convertible covetable
Abus took over Innerleithen for the launch of the new Targon lid. Our Aran reports with his first findings.
Avinox statement makes the case for more power in mountain biking
Avinox talk the torque. The debate rolls on.
The oldest bike kit that I still use
It's all very well banging on about the latest shiny new kit, but what stuff has stood the test of time in my shed?
Reader’s Ride: Dallas M’s Marino Gemstone
Kicking off a radical Monday with a playful sense of discovery and toy-like nostalgia bike.
Fresh Goods Friday 807: The Job Of Paint Edition
You've heard of The Joy of Sex yeah? Let us tell you about The Job of Paint.
67% of Welsh residents want better access to the countryside
Only 5% overtly against the idea. But where are we at with the Trails For Wales campaign?
Fox 36 Float Factory GRIP X2 review
The Final Boss of trail bike forks? Very probably. With a price tag to match.
Latest Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay packs 1,000w and 108Nm
With a potential 1,034Wh of battery there's plenty of power for playing. Also, new 160mm travel LC2R rear suspension layout.
Are you underbiked or overbiked? Do you care?
Mountain biking is a massively broad activity. Back roads and back flips. No bike does it all well.
Reader’s Ride: Matt B’s Clandestine Combe
Check out Matt B's best friend of a bike made by his actual best friend.
No more Fazua? Porsche closes eBike Performance Division
Porsche - the company behind Fazua lightweight drive systems - cites a fundamentally changed market.
Hey LEGO! What about a mountain bike set?
New 1,015-piece set features a road bike measuring 36cm x 60cm x 19 cm and retails for £109.99
Survey on concussion knowledge and behaviours in UK mountain biking
The study aims to better understand how riders recognise concussion, what actions they take following a suspected concussion, and what factors influence decisions around returning to riding.
Markus Stitz’s new guide book brings Edinburgh’s gravel rides to life
If you've been reading Singletrack for any length of time, you'll know Markus Stitz.
Bikes you should never have sold (and ones you should never have bought)
If comparison is the thief of joy, then regret is the darkside of nostalgia.
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WC Results Round 1: Mona YongPyong, South Korea [UPDATED with highlight vids]
The 2026 Whoop UCI Mountain Bike World Series kicked off in Mona YongPyong, South Korea.
Reader’s Ride: Stuart M’s Stooge Dirt Ti Tracker
Time for a bit of dirty dropbar pre-gravel action with this 54in(?) Stooge Tracker.
Outta The Archive: Hans Rey In Hebden from 2016
Chipps profiles this popular rider’s reinvention from competitor to adventure rider to personality and brand ambassador.
Frog Bikes acquired by Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group
One of Britain’s most respected children’s bike brands has a new owner - and it’s not one that will fill the cycling community with confidence.
Fresh Goods Friday 805: The Bishing Bashing Edition
This week is all about racing. Sponsored by Pedal Cover.
And so it begins… Bosch updates CX motor to 120Nm
"Performance values" of the Performance Line CX/CX-R can be increased to up to 600% support and 120 Nm of torque.
