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The Megasack Giveaway Starts This Week! Be In It To Win It!

There’s nothing that screams DECEMBER quite as much as the Singletrack crew sitting by a badly decorated Christmas tree and giving away bike products. Yes, it’s the return of the...

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Good Vibes Only: Drafting A Squirrel

Today I drafted a squirrel. Pedalling along, the canal beside me steaming tendrils into the frozen air, my lead out squirrel sat on the frosted fence ahead. Spotting me, it…

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Quick Crossword: The Electric Edition

Get your synapses firing, this should be of the quick and easy variety. Lightning fast maybe? Feel the power of your intellect. Maybe boost yourself with a cup of coffee…

Fresh Goods Friday 733: The Bottled Flies Edition

Yes, it’s everyone’s very favourite day of the whole calendar year: Black Friday. And yes, we have an offer on (see below). But that’ll do. It’s undeniably a good day...

UK Transport Policy: From Hope To Uncertainty In 48 Hours

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Must Watch: Rider Resilience – The Film

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Good Vibes Only: Taj In The Woods

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Calendar Announced For 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, Valais

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Extra 10% off Black Friday Deals at HUNT Wheels

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Vittoria Mezcal III, Terreno Dry & Terreno Wet tyre review

Vittoria has developed its broad range and I was happy test three different models, at least one of which is likely to fit your particular needs. As the world of...

Revolutions: A Short Documentary on Bike Waste

We know that mountain biking isn’t ‘green’, and while bikes as transport is better for the planet than cars, there’s still an impact on the environment. In recent years, companies...


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Garmin Edge battery replacement

I have a semi-elderly Edge 820 which has been pretty good, but in the cold weather the battery now only seems to last a couple of hours. Has anyone tried...

Bike Yoke Divine SL Dropper Post

After a bit of thought I’ve decided to keep my current Spark RC Pro 2019 and I want to fit a dropper to it. I’d like to keep it light...

What 24″ should Santa buy?

Still not sorted a new MTB for my 9year old. I was thinking a 24″ Vitus but may have missed the boat. Any ideas?

Motorhome rear bike rack

I’m looking at fitting a fiamma pro 2 rack to a Motorhome but a bit concerned the bars may be too wide to avoid hitting the van without twisting  the...

Apple Airplay question

Does anyone know if Airplay 2 is compatible with the original Airplay? I’m using a MacPro on OS10.15 (Catalina) which has Airplay. If I get a TV with Airplay 2...

PSA: Band Aid Documentary – Part Two on virgin radio

Quite fascinating with lots of Geldoff interviews (and others)  with songs inbetween. It’s already in progress but I’m quite enjoying it. ON AIR 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Band Aid...


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7Mesh Skypilot Jacket review

7Mesh describe its Skypilot as a “flawless wind and waterproof jacket for every adventure”. After 24 months of testing, Sanny is not so sure and ponders whether the marketing hyperbole...

7iDP Sam Hill Knee Pad review

The full name of these is 7iDP Sam Hill Knee Pad Holographic LTD Edition Series 1. That is quite the mouthful. Not that you should put knee pads in your...

ABUS HiDrop Helmet Review

Although fairly budget friendly, the ABUS HiDrop helmet is not just an entry level lid designed to get you by, it’s been used in multiple UCI World Series events. HiDrop...

Transition Sentinel 2025: First Ride Review+

Transition Sentinel: 29er seeks adventurous riders for mutual outdoor fun. Sleek, sexy and BMX-y. 160mm up front, 150mm out back. Roving reporter Tim WIld tries out a 2025 Deep Purple...


Product Highlights

Bike Highlight: Surly Grappler

Engineered first and foremost around a stable and comfortable drop-bar hand position, its trail-ready geo provides a spirited ride on mixed terrain.

Product Highlight – invisiFRAME

We can’t turn back the clock, but it’s never too late to fit an invisiFRAME kit. Suitable for new and used bikes, their bespoke kits precisely fit a huge array…

Bike Highlight: Cotic Solaris

Solaris is THE trail hardtail. Over 20 years of hardtail heritage, development and character has distilled the Solaris into your downcountry tool of choice

Highlight: Niner Jet 9 RDO

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT: For this 14-year span, the JET has always maintained a place in the Niner range. The latest iteration affirms the JET 9 RDO as one of the best…


Members' Content

Good Vibes Only: Drafting A Squirrel

Today I drafted a squirrel. Pedalling along, the canal beside me steaming tendrils into the frozen air, my lead out squirrel sat on the frosted fence ahead. Spotting me, it...

Bike Check: Andi’s Production Privée Shan G.T.

Andi is a self-confessed Production Privée fanboy, so when he dropped by the office with this latest bike we asked him to explain the attraction. I used to read Dirt...

Readers’ Rides: Will’s Fat Chance Yo Eddy

For this edition of Readers’ Rides, Will shares his 2020 Fat Chance Yo Eddy complete with “Custom painted Thompson Elite stem”, obvs. Bike brand and model Fat Chance Yo Eddy...

Red Bull Rampage: What’s The Motivation?

“Seriously, people do that for fun? They’re not being punished for some heinous crime?”This was my Aunt’s incredulous response to seeing footage from Red Bull Rampage, and while those of...


Classic Ride

Issue 153 Classic Ride: Surrey Thrills

Despite Hurtwood being one of the UK’s busiest riding spots, its trail network relies heavily on the continued goodwill of landowners and volunteers. Adele takes a ride to find out…

Issue 152 Classic Ride: Riding the Dyfi

The Climachx trail in the Dyfi Valley offers a day out for those looking for an alternative to the Athertons’ neighbouring descents. There's more to this story But it's a…

Singletrack Issue 151 Classic Ride: Pendle Pootle

The STW team ride in the shadow of Lancashire’s Pendle Hill, site of many a 17th century witch trial. However, they didn’t find any witches; just mellow trails and tasty...

Singletrack World Classic Ride 150: Ben Mac Do It

Each year my friends and I take a trip to Scotland for a week during May bank holiday to enjoy the freedom of wild camping, the right to roam and…



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Merida eOne-Sixty 875 review

We test out the Merida eOne-Sixty 875 AKA The Big Batteried Bomber AKA Heavy Metal Thunder AKA The Bendy Bus. Pros Cons This is a very full-bore e-mountain bike. There...

Bikes

Cotic Rocket: first ride review

The Cotic Rocket looks like nothing else. Don’t like it? Do like it? Either is fine. Shall we talk about how the bike actually handles? Yes, let’s. Pros Cons Although...

Amflow PL Carbon Pro: first ride review

“After more riding, I was pretty convinced that this is the best ebike motor out there, and by some margin” – Benji gets blown away for a day by the...

eBike Battery Tech: Unpicking the myths from the reality

There are a lot of myths and misinformation and general lack of understanding about what it is that lies at the heart of every eBike – the battery. With the...

Thinking of getting an E-Cargo Bike? Read this

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The SiLent Type: Scott Voltage eRIDE 900 Tuned review

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The Midpower Marvel: Orbea Rise LT M10 review

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Vittoria Mezcal III, Terreno Dry & Terreno Wet tyre review

Vittoria has developed its broad range and I was happy test three different models, at least one of which is likely to fit your particular needs. As the world of...

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Bird Cycleworks: Now with custom paint and gravel options

Bird Cycleworks, the UK company well known for its responsive and approachable customer service (as well as some very popular mountain bikes), is now offering custom paint options. Plus, next...

‘Cross Is Coming! Team GB revealed

The UK has some great cyclocross riders at the moment, and with some of the old guard moving along, it could be an exciting an unpredictable season ahead. UK fans...

Brompton goes gravel

Billed as the brand’s “biggest launch in over 50 years” the new Brompton G Line sees the adoption of 20in wheels and gravel. The new bikes also feature revised geometry,...

What This Bike Needs… Is $1500 Mudguards?

Genesis announces new range of Croix de Fer, Tour de Fer and Vagabond gravel and adventure bikes

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Interview: Clandestine’s (Beautiful, Practical) Bikes

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