Let's have a look at the new Yeti SB160. It's been over four years since the SB150 launched so it's about time for new enduro-a-go-go bike.
Ben Haworth
185cm tall. 73kg weight. Orange Switch 6er. Saracen Ariel Eeber. Schwalbe Magic Mary. Maxxis DHR II. Coil fan.
Cheap Things Tuesday: it’s already Black Friday at CRC
Black Friday is supposed to be the last Friday of November but that never stops Chain Reaction Cycles going deal-crazy.
Fresh Goods Friday 625: Oh, that’s actually quite reasonable edition
Everyone sitting bored at home and wondering what to do with themselves this weekend? Kids getting antsy cooped up? Adults getting antsy looking at their bank statements? Let me present to you the all in one money-saving-exercise-getting-treasure-hunting-charity-supporting solution. Hey kids, we’re going on an outing,…
New Orbea Oiz: XC racers need only apply
The new Orbea Oiz retains its cross country race appeal but bumps up the travel to 120mm front and rear. And is lighter and stiffer.
Scott Genius goes down the hidden shock route
Following on from their stunning Spark with the hidden rear shock, here's details of the new Scott Genius with the same sort of tech wizardry.
Cheap Things Tuesday: cranks, brakes, bars and more
And what does the fifth edition of CTT bring us? Bargain cranks (ditch the chainrings), 4-pot brakes and other sumptuous delights.
Gabriel Wibmer grinding around Hamburg
Wibmer's new bike has got shocks... pegs... lucky! And he certainly does take it off some sweet jumps in this new edit called 'The Grind'.
Pole Vikkelä 190mm travel not-an-e-bike
The new Pole Vikkelä is the Finnish brand's 190mm travel big rig and continues its rather pole-arising approach to making mountain bikes.
Buyers Guide to the Best Mountain Bike Mudguards
The best mountain bike mudguards keep filth out of your face and do it without shifting around or clogging up. That's it.
Fresh Goods Friday 624: Gold Leaf Edition
Eee... I don't know about you but there seems to be an inordinate amount of leaves on my lines all of a sudden.
Quick Deets: Wolf Tooth Waveform Pedal
The new Wolf Tooth Waveform flats will come in two 'proportionally scaled' sizes. Available in four colours: black, orange, blue, and ultraviolet purple.
Canyon K.I.S. self-centring steering doohicky
K.I.S. (Keep It Stable) uses springs, ultra-strong polymer fibre bands and a shaped cam inside the frame to centre your bars whilst riding.
Cheap Things Tuesday: Marys, Bettys, chests and more
What is cheap? What does cheap mean? Our Google overlords define it as "low in price, especially in relation to similar items or services."
Buyers Guide to the Best Mountain Bike Flat Pedals
We're not going to try and explain why you should ride flat pedals. You're clearly already sold on the concept. That's why you're reading.
Fresh Goods Friday 623: Rechargeable Battering Edition
This is the "Wintro". The intro of winners. What have we won exactly? We've won the satisfaction of making it through another week. We've won ourselves a weekend.
Cheap Things Tuesday: Briskers, bibshorts, lights and stuff
Hello, good morning/afternoon/evening* and welcome to the third majestic edition of CTT. Very much to companion piece to Fresh Goods Friday.
Fresh Goods Friday 622: Get Yr Vote On Edition
Hip hop hooray it is Friday! Round these parts it's all been about the Singletrack World Reader Awards.
Wolftooth Resolve dropper claims it will never squish
New Resolve dropper design does away with the usual IFP arrangement, that can end up leaking air into the oil chamber, and promises to never get squishy.
Atherton AM.130 trail bike comes in 22 sizes
New 130mm trail bike called the Atherton AM.130 finally confirmed. There will also be the AM.130.X with a slightly longer fork up front.
Cheap Things Tuesday: helmets, hammers, grips and stuff
Come on in to the second edition of Cheap Things Tuesday! Once again we've been sifting through the sea of chaff to bring you the wheat.. er, AKA the best bike stuff on offer at decent discounts.
Choosing the best disc brake for you
When choosing the best brake for you and your riding, split the decision into calliper design, rotor style and brake pad material.
Fresh Goods Friday 621: Soup and/or Sandwich Edition
Have you made the switch to soup yet? Or are you still bringing a sandwich in your packed lunch?
Issue 145 Bike Test – Mountain Bikes For Kids
Benji and the Singletrack Youth Squad check out mountain bikes for the mini-me riders among us.
Early Rider Seeker 20 review
There isn’t a single duff component on the Early Rider Seeker 20. Actually, I tell a lie. The chainstay protector isn’t the right size.
Frog MTB 62 review
The Frog MTB 62 is not perfect, but I can sense that perfection may well be impossible to achieve on an off-the-peg, mass-market 24 incher.
Islabikes Creig 26 review
The Islabikes Creig 26 has been in Islabikes’ range for approximately yonks. It’s one of its iconic, mainstay offerings in fact.
Cane Creek Kitsuma Coil shock review
The Cane Creek Kitsuma Coil has loads of dials on it. And real dials they are, easy to turn with actual human fingers. No dinky hex key holes.
Issue 145 Kit Essentials – Coil Shocks
Mortal Coils! Benji and the crew look at coil shocks and explain why they’re for trail riders and not just for downhillers.
DVO Jade X coil shock review
Two things that will make the DVO Jade X an instant option for a significant number of coil-curious riders: the piggyback layout and lockout.
Marzocchi Bomber CR coil shock review
Although the price has crept up over the year or two since it came out, the Marzocchi Bomber CR is the ‘affordable’ coil shock.
MRP Hazzard coil shock review
This is the first time we’ve had a MRP Hazzard rear shocks in and one of the first things you feel is… quality, for want of a better word.
X-Fusion H3C RCP coil shock review
Folk may not like the noughties aesthetic of the X-Fusion H3C RCP, very many people will definitely like the impressively cheap price tag.
Cerakote: Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger?
Cerakote is cheaper than most paint jobs but claims to be lighter, corrosion resistant and more resistant to abrasion.
Cheap Things Tuesday: wheels, trousers, tyres and stuff
Welcome to the first ever edition of Cheap Things Tuesday! Every week we'll be trawling through the best online cycling retailers to see what good stuff they're selling at decent discounts.
Off-roadie bikes from Cervelo and Ridley
Some new just in about a few new mountain bike models from a couple of road-centric bike brands. The Cervelo ZHT-5 and the Raft and Probe RS bikes from Ridley.
Camelbak M.U.L.E range overview… a pack for every occasion
Camelbak’s popular MULE hydration pack has been part of their range for a number of years. For the modern era of mountain biking, Camelbak felt it was time to give the MULE range a bit of a tune-up.
Buyers Guide to the Best Mountain Bike Mud Tyres
Although we are entering autumn winter, filth is a year-round issue in the UK. With that in mind, here are the best mountain bike mud tyres.
Fresh Goods Friday 620: The Harnessing Cyclists Edition
Reassuringly just about lunch time. Chant your 'how much!' mantras and feel that feeling of calm descend upon you.
Vitus Escarpe 29 CRS review
Around 7 or 8 years ago the Vitus Escarpe 29 was a way better 29er trail bike than Big Brand offerings. How is the Escarpe holding up now?
Buyers Guide to the Best Mountain Bike Helmets
Let's not get into a debate about the merits of wearing them, let's just get on with recommending 12 of the best mountain bike helmets.
Fresh Goods Friday 619: Accept No Substitutes Edition
Truth bombs: George Benson sang "The Greatest Love Of All". Rupert Holmes sang "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)".
Hope HB.916 first ride review: The Perfect Bike?
The Hope HB.916 is one of the nicest looking bikes we've seen. But does the 160/170mm enduro bike live up to its aesthetic promise?
Quick look at the new Santa Cruz Tallboy V5
The Santa Cruz Tallboy is very probably the original Down Country bike. We ain't seen the new one in the flesh, let alone ridden one yet!
Singletrack Unscripted – Talking About Dropper Posts
From cult component of the noughties through to the must-have modulator of today, what do we think makes for a good - or bad - dropper post?
Fresh Goods Friday 618: Standing In A Line Edition
Bank Holiday incoming! What better way to celebrate an extra day off work than taking a look at FGF618? And look! Thread Of The Week has returned.
Patagonia boss gives company away to fight climate change
Boss Yvon Chouinard has 'given away' Patagonia to a charitable trust. Any profit not reinvested in running the business will go to fighting climate change.
Fresh Goods Friday 617: End of an Era Edition
Six James Bonds, seven Popes, fourteen US presidents, fifteen UK prime Ministers, 144 Issues of Singletrack Magazine, 62 Italian Governments.
Quick look at the new Trek Fuel EX
MY23 y'all. We've not seen one of the new Trek Fuel EX bikes in the flesh, but we still thought you'd like to know the basic gist of it.
Camelbak M.U.L.E Pro 14 giveaway ends Friday midnight
Entries close at 11:59pm Friday 9th September 2022! The MULE series of Camelbaks is the go-to option for proper rides out in proper terrain.
£10k on offer for ‘British mountains’ film ideas
Kendal Mountain Festival and outdoor clothing brand Rab are offering a grant of £10,000 for documentary film ideas based in UK mountains.
New Santa Cruz 5010: first ride review of mid-travel mullet
The latest Santa Cruz 5010 sees a move to mullet but the travel resolutely remains the same: 130mm at the rear, 140mm fork up front.