Orange Switch 6er. Stif Squatcher. Schwalbe Magic Mary Purple Addix front. Maxxis DHR II 3C MaxxTerra rear. Coil fan. Ebikes are not evil.
I have been a writer for nigh on 20 years, a photographer for 25 years and a mountain biker for 30 years. I have written countless magazine and website features and route guides for the UK mountain bike press, most notably for the esteemed and highly regarded Singletrackworld.
Although I am a Lancastrian, I freely admit that West Yorkshire is my favourite place to ride. Rarely a week goes by without me riding and exploring the South Pennines.
The Grinder: Wolf Tooth pedals, DMR cranks, Ceramic Speed SLT bearings, USE bar, Madison bib-trouser, Leatt knee pads
The only lateral stiffness is in our backs; real-world product reviews from real-world riders. There\'s more to this story... BUT IT\'S A MEMBER-ONLY STORY.JOIN US TO UNLOCK IT AND MORE…
Fox 36 Float Factory GRIP2 Review
Conclusion first: the Fox 36 Float Factory GRIP2 is the best air-sprung trail fork out there. By quite a margin too.
SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Review Update
When the dust finally settled on the X0 and XX1 versions, the SRAM GX Eagle Transmission arrived, aimed much more at regular mortals.
Fresh Goods Friday 691 – The Bells Edition
This week has been about a big delivery that we\'ve been awaiting. Yes, we have become a grandmother. Er, no. That\'s not it. That\'s not it at all.
Snowbike World Champs this weekend: Super-G and Dual Slalom
Snow joke. The first Snowbike World Championships take place in Châtel this weekend. Two race formats: Super-G and Dual Slalom.
Fresh Goods Friday 690 – The Crank Holiday Edition
Dave\'s not here man. And neither is anyone else. We\'re all having a day off. We call them Crank Holidays.
First Look at new 6-Bar Scott Ransom
The new Scott Ransom continues the \'hidden shock\' vibe but this time adds another linkage into the mix. It\'s two louder.
Magura Vyron MDS V3 Wireless Dropper review
The \"Magura Vyron MDS V3\" stands for Magura Dropper Seatpost Version 3. I\'m afraid I\'ve not really taken to the Magura Vyron experience. Read on...
Fresh Goods Friday 689 – The Very Testing Edition
Testing, testing, one, two, three... is this thing on? Welcome one and all to the latest and some* would say greatest edition of FGF!
Fresh Goods Friday 688 – The Weight For It Edition
Hello! Good afternoon! And welcome to this week\'s FGF. Come on in, the water\'s lovely. Actually, it\'s not. It\'s not even water. It\'s ice.
[UPDATED] 2024 World Cup Teams: Who’s Gone Where?
Monday January 15th was the deadline for teams signing up to the UCI. So we should know everything pretty soon!
Bike Check: Benji’s Orange Switch 6
This bike check is either the worst timing or the best timing, depending how you look at it. And what happens next.
Fresh Goods Friday 687 – The AV It Edition
What\'s new this FGF? Well, we\'ve decided to get with the now and make a weekly video to go with the web story.
Fresh Goods Friday 686 – The Coming Of Epiphany Edition
As we all know, today is Twelfth Night. That\'s right, the coming of the Epiphany. More importantly, have bin collections resumed properly yet?
Mountain Bike Personality Of The Year: Jackson Goldstone
Much like in his two race wins of 2023, Jackson Goldstone totally dominated the voting in this category. Fair play that lad.
Predictions for the Mountain Bike World in 2024
2023 was probably the most unpredictable year in the bike world yet - what will 2024 hold?
Fresh Goods Friday 685 – The ‘What did Santa bring?’ Edition
Have you been out riding every day, making the best use of every day off? Are you back at work already? Did you not even stop for Christmas? Or are...
Most Desirable Brand Of The Year: Nukeproof
Your choice for the Most Desirable Brand in biking in 2023 goes to Nukeproof.
Most Desirable Mountain Bike Of The Year: Atherton 170
The mountain bike previously known as the Atherton AM.170 (it\'s now called the Atherton Enduro.170) is your most desirable machine of 2023.
Fresh Goods Friday 684 – The Clock Watching Edition
Are we nearly there yet? A none more familiar family-er cry during long journeys. In this instance it\'s not a car trip though...
Stand Out Product Of The Year: Specialized Hillbilly
The Specialized Hillbilly GRID T9 tyre is the product that we wonder how we ever lived without. Useful, functional, and just what we needed.
Most Innovative Product Of The Year: TruTune Insert
The TruTune MTB Air Fork Insert is by far the product that we think pushed the technology or industry forward in a clever or interesting way.
Megasack Giveaway Day 14: SQlab Saddle, Pedals & Grips
Say it ain\'t so but... we\'re approaching the end of this year\'s epic Megasackings. Only three more days to go, what\'s in store today?
Best eMTB Of The Year: Haibike Nduro 7
This Haibike Nduro 7 was simply the bike that was the most capable of any and every bike I rode in the past 12 months. Capable everywhere.
Best MTB Of The Year: Scott Genius ST
The bottom line is, the Scott Genius ST hidden shock isn’t just for aesthetics. It enables an amazing rear suspension design.
Fresh Goods Friday 683 – The Cornish Edition
It\'s the middle of December and things are already beginning to slow down in the world of Fresh Goods. BUT... here it is: FGF Episode 683!
Megasack Giveaway Day 10: Funn Python Pedals
On the tenth day of Megasack your true love (Singletrack World) gave to you: the chance to win a set of super cool flat pedals.
Megasack Giveaway Day 8: Specialized Gambit helmet
A full face lightweight helmet from Specialized – one of Benji’s favourites. Light enough and ventilated enough to wear pedalling along.
Megasack Giveaway Day 7: Goodyear Newton MTF and MTR Tyres
Today, this prize is very rubbery - a pair of premium Goodyear Newton MTF and MTR tyres.
Fresh Goods Friday 682 – The Gripping Tape Edition
Kudos to everyone out there who is still mountain biking. Don\'t hang up your boots yet! December is a difficult month to keep on keeping on.
