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Join us by midnight on 24th January to have your name on the list to receive a printed copy of February’s magazine. Imagine yourself in February. It’s slightly better than...

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Readers’ Rides: Phill M’s Stooge Dirtbomb

For this edition of Readers’ Rides, Phill M shares his Stooge Dirtbomb which he sets-up with cod liver oil tablets and swearing.

Vote Here: Forum Photo Competition – Overall

This is to choose your favourite image from all the finalists in this year’s Forum photo competition. Enjoy scrolling through, and then select your favourite. Simon R – Somewhere in...

OneUp Components are doing clip pedals now

These are apparently the thinnest mountain bike clip pedals in the world. Large platform, fully custom SPD-compatible binding mechanism, DH-rated loadsa colours. 

20 truths about indoor training from a mountain biker

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Vote Now: Forum Photo Competition ‘Open’

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The Merida EX enduro now open for pre-registration

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Happy Mondays: Hills, Chills and Lower Back Aches

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Vote Now: Forum Photo Competition ‘Out There’

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Vote Now: Forum Photo Competition ‘Bike Life’

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Crossword: The GT Edition

Just before Christmas, the ‘pausing’ of the GT brand was announced. It seems like a good time to have yourself a trip down memory lane and see if you can…

Vote Now: Photo Competition ‘Gnarpooning’

All the entries have been gathered and the finalists shortlisted – thanks to everyone that shared their photos. Now it’s time to choose your favourite shot in the ‘Gnarpooning’ category...


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David Lynch RIP

Are there so few of us left that remember? RIP https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/jan/16/david-lynch-hollywood-tributes The Owls are the ones that know

Ragley big Al fork upgrade

I’ve currently got a Ragley big Al that I got in the Wiggle/Chain Reaction sale and I’ve never really got on with the Marzocchi Bomber Z2 forks. It feels like...

Things to do in Gran Canaria

Off for a week in Gran Canaria next weekend and seeking the wisdom of STW. Biking time may be limited as Mrs won’t be keen on me disappearing for hours...

Sonder Cortex build questions

Hi, I just got one of the £350 eBay MK1 frames. The headset needs to be a IS42/28.6 | IS52/40. Is that one of those where the bearings drop straight in...

Bristol Bike Jumble!! Midday February 1st.

The Bristol Bike Jumble is on again on Saturday FEBRUARY 1ST midday at BW Cycling. MANY MANY thanks to Bw Cycling for allowing this event to be hosted in their...

Camino Ti for winter road bike (plus a bit of bike packing)

After a replacement for my Pinnacle Arkose which is getting to the end of it’s life (plus I want a new bike). The main use case is for winter road...


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Fox Defend 3L Water Pant review 1 of 2

This is the first part of a longer-term review of the Fox Defend 3L Water Pant. The second part will be coming in spring, where we’ll have a better idea...

Best MTB of the Year: Calibre Bossnut

The first thing I want to make clear about our MTB of the Year for 2024 choice is: this is not just because it’s cheap. It’s not even because it’s...

Top 10 most popular reviews on Singletrackworld in 2024

The end of the year is nigh, hence a collective desire to look back and assess the outgoing calendar. These are the ten most read reviews that we published in...

Most Desirable Bike of 2024: Atherton S.170

The Atherton S170 is no alloy look-a-like; Atherton has applied excellent engineering and delivered a mighty fine aluminium mountain bike.


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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…


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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…

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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Best eMTB of the Year: Cannondale Moterra SL

The Cannondale Moterra SL has the best mix of weight, power, range and handling of any eMTB out there right now (that doesn’t cost a five figure sum). Pros Cons...

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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...

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

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The SiLent Type: Scott Voltage eRIDE 900 Tuned 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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