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Greg Minnaar: Retirement 20 Questions with the GOAT

In this episode George, Jack and Emi chat MSA, 2025 & Team Rumours before they’re joined by the G.O.A.T., Norco Race Division’s Greg Minnaar to chat about his final season...

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Readers’ Rides: Back On A Bike With This Bird Aether 9

For this edition of Readers’ Rides, a forumite shares his Bird Aether 9: “the STW forum helped me a huge amount with returning, including pointing me towards this bike which...

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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...

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502 Club Raffle Winners: Did you win a Yamaha Wabash eBike?

If you bought a ticket we are pretty sure this will be the most exciting video of a spreadsheet you see today.

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New 2025 range of Singletrack merch out now

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Manitou have made the FS again. No really.

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eBike Battery Tech: Unpicking the myths from the reality

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The Trail Pot Launches: A National Mountain Biking Development Fund

Readers of the magazine may recall that last year I interviewed Chris Maloney, known to many as ‘The Keeper of the Peak’. As a long-time volunteer in the mountain bike...

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Fresh Goods Friday 728: The Fairy Tale Edition

Once Upon A Time in a land far far away… well not that far away, actually kind of in the middle of the UK actually… there were some people who...

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Am I Being Unreasonable?

Yes yes, apart from the obvious, quiet at the back. I have a glass tumbler encased in pewter, as pictured in the ‘home office’ thread recently. It was a Christmas...

Indoor Fireworks

I have this memory of having indoor fireworks as a kid that came as a set in a box a bit like you’d buy a game.  This was maybe in...

Sartorial advice: party shorts

Where to for shiny gold à la Minogues? For what occasions is a luchador outfit not too much? Are mankinis going to be back in? It’s a minefield out there.

New Chain Quick Link

Good Evening All Ive just installed my new shimano HG93 (9speed chain) and taken off the KMC chain.  I’ve used the old quick link / joining link but it seems...

Elan valley bothy

Hi does anyone have a good two day  loop taking in the claerddu bothy in elan valley? nothing too brutal, as thinking of going up this weekend to do a...

Should I get body armour or try and crash less.

My latest crash at BPW has left a mystery lump on side. The bruised ribs legs and hip have calmed down though. At the same time I’ve decided to try...

Reviews

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...

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The Grinder 157: Granite Quiver, Madison DTE jacket, Feedback Sports Pro HD Repair Stand and more

Tried and tested by the Singletrack Crew, gear to help you survive a day in the hills – or the workshop. Granite Design Quiver Tool Roll This is marketed as...

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WTB Judge review: the perfect rear tyre for winter?

WTB have rejigged their casings and their compounds. We’ve had the new WTB Judge for a couple of months now. And it’s excellent. Pros Cons My never ending search for...

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Saracen Ariel 30 Elite review

Saracen Ariel 30 Elite is yet another Ariel model from Saracen that looks the absolute bee’s knees. Literally. How does this yellow peril handle the trails? Pros Cons Back when...

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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.

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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…

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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

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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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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...

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Georgia Astle: Finding Fun In The Process At Red Bull Rampage

Born and raised in Whistler, Georgia Astle didn’t actually like mountain biking as a kid, preferring instead to run alongside her mum, who’d ride regularly with group of friends. Always...

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A Spectator’s Guide To Red Bull Rampage

Maybe you’re interested in heading out to watch Red Bull Rampage first hand. After my experience last week, I figured a few hints and tips on what to take with...

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Cool Head And A Spicy Line: Tom Isted’s Red Bull Rampage Debut

Tom Isted has me nervous. Despite his reassurance that he’s going to keep things chilled and just try and get down in one piece, his YouTube videos speak to a...

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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…

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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…

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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...

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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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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...

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Thinking of getting an E-Cargo Bike? Read this

If you’re really interested in moving away from driving a car for as many journeys as possible, a cargo bike is the probably the best tool for achieving this. Add...

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The SiLent Type: Scott Voltage eRIDE 900 Tuned review

Scott Voltage eRIDE is essentially the electric version of our Bike Of The Year, the Scott Genius. Does adding watts into the mix move more mountains, or just muddy the...

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The Midpower Marvel: Orbea Rise LT M10 review

The Orbea Rise LT M10 may have a full-fat motor but it’s still the lean, mean, mile-munching mid-power machine that it always was. Pros Cons Arguably the Mummy of Midpower,...

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New Cotic Rocket is a steel frame ebike with external battery

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The Fullest Fat: Giant Reign E+ 3 review

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eBike Week: Existing eBikers and E-Curious Surveys

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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,...

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What This Bike Needs… Is $1500 Mudguards?

Ok, it never really stopped raining, but let’s pretend this is a seasonal moment. Your thoughts turn to keeping the puddles off your posterior and the mud from your moustache....

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

While some brands are trimming down their ranges, Genesis continues to offer a wide range of choices across its gravel and adventure bikes. Whether you’re looking for a ‘is this...

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Bespoked 2024

Interview: Clandestine’s (Beautiful, Practical) Bikes

Pi from Clandestine makes beautiful bikes that make me want to pack a picnic and ride off into the sunset. Practical, fun and gorgeous, I’d happily have ridden off on...

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SRAM red xplr

SRAM Goes 1×13! SRAM Red XPLR. Sorry MTBers, it’s gravel only

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Shimano GRX RX825 Di2 Gravel Groupset First Ride(s) Review

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The Grit.cx View Of Eurobike Gravel

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