In this epsiode: how to make a SRAM XX cassette, Santa Cruz Tall Boy, Kona's next generation Magic Link and lots more...
Ben Haworth
185cm tall. 73kg weight. Orange Switch 6er. Saracen Ariel Eeber. Schwalbe Magic Mary. Maxxis DHR II. Coil fan.
EuroBike Day One
Day one from Matt and Chipps' EuroBike adventure. Stuff from Orange, Gore, Endura, Fox, Chris King, Poc, Giro and Bell. Plus odd 16in wheel DH bikes.
Endura Flyte Jacket
I bought this jacket back in the depths of winter and had cause to drag it out again a lot recently to protect me from the "Summer" weather!
UCI Mountain Bike Marathon Champs – Jenn O’Connor Reports
Representing your country is a special feeling, but it's a difficult thing to explain.
Singletrack Issue 52
Here’s what’s in Singletrack Mountain Bike Magazine issue 52…
Back To School
I spent the Bank Holiday weekend up in Swaledale with my other half (who’s a teacher) enjoying the last few days of the school holidays. When you’re a pupil the school hols seem to last for ages. But the six weeks this year seemed to…
From The ST Archive: Everything Will Go
Every descent in the world was once unridden. Matt reveals how even the hardest lines get chipped away at and conquered. In time, everything will go.
Issue 52 Trailer: Sim’s One Ton Weekend
For the up and coming issue 52 (as part of our "One Ton Weekend" series) Sim decided to spend £100.00 on building a pump track.
UK Santa Cruz HQ Robbed
Unfortunately Santa Cruz and Ibis importers Jungle Products had a break in on Tuesday night.
‘Tis Done
Issue 52 was sent off to the printers last night. Nice work Sim “Moonlight” Mainey! It’s been a particularly difficult issue to do due to various people being unavailable to contribute -not just paid Singletrack staffers but our usual team of helpers (freelance or just…
Mountain Bike Racing Returns to Lee Quarry This September
Here's the dates for Series 2 of the Brownbacks Cross Country Mountain Bike Racing Series sponsored by Hope with three dates in the autumn. Races will take place on Sunday 6 September, Sunday 27 September and Sunday 18 October.
Kranked RejeKt Episode 7
Episode 7 Features the Chatel Mountain Style contest in Chatel, France. SeB Eee and his amazing mountain patrol are the kings of the French Alps. They have a vision of serious mountain riding that incorporates big mountain, slopestyle, dirt jump and DH skills all into…
Nevis Range Now Open For Red Route Riders
Scotland’s first gondola accessed red graded cross country route was opened today by Dougie Vipond, presenter of BBC Scotland’s The Adventure Show and keen bike rider. Singletrack sent Martin Steele along to the official opening to report on the kilted, red carpeted fun.
Byways & Bridleways Trust Score Another Victory
The Byways & Bridleways Trust leads the fight to save another bridleway in North Yorkshire.
Danny MacAskill Interview: Singletrack Issue 52 Preview
You've seen the video. Your mates have seen the video. In fact, there's a good chance that your mum, your dentist and your dog have all seen the video too, but what makes the guy behind the YouTube hit that took trials mainstream tick?
Pennine Bridleway Update
Work is progressing on the latest phase of improvements to the Pennine Bridleway National Trail in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Leaf Charlston Frame
Just a couple of pics of a tidy looking frame.
Kona’s New Lacondeguy Frame
Kona designers picked Lacondeguy's brain over the course of the last year to come up with a bike design that could live up to the talent and punishment.
GREEN! My New Long Termer
Now that the Genesis Alpitude has been finished with it was time to get another Long Term project in. And after a LOT of deliberation here is what I’ve gone for… I’m going to build it up as a All Day Mildy-Hardcore Hardtail Trail Ripper.…
The Gore Bike Wear TransWales Day Seven: ‘The End’
After seven days, four special stages, over 500km (312miles) of riding , and 14,500m (47,560ft) of climbing the GORE BIKE WEAR TransWales rolled home into Builth Wells. For the winners, the spoils of victory, but for all finishers the deep satisfaction of taking on this…
The Gore Bike Wear TransWales Day Six: ‘Almost Home’
The penultimate day of the GORE BIKE WEAR TransWales saw the riders head to the smallest town in Britain, Llanwrtyd Wells, with some tough climbing and technical descents along the way to bring the finish line of the seven day challenge finally into view…
From The ST Archive: Darcy Turenne Interview
Chipps catches up with Canadian Freerider Darcy Turenne. One of only a few professional women Freeriders, she also fronts a TV programme, rides for the Norco factory team, races, models – and jumps a mean 360.
Ragley Carnegie’s Bar
Bent.
The Gore Bike Wear TransWales Day Five: ‘Warring with Attrition’
Tough weather conditions and the fourth and final special stage makes an already tough day even tougher; but tempering the grind was some inspirational riding wrung from the dark heart of Brechfa Forest itself…
Issue 52: 4X Bikes Video
4X full sussers is the theme of the bike test for Singletrack issue 52. We were wondering if they'd be The Perfect Bike for riding modern UK trail centres. So we took them to arguably the swoopiest of trail centres - Brechfa Forest in south…
Dales Bike Centre Autumn Offer
Dales Bike Centre of Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales has informed us of an Autumn "3 nights for the price of 2" offer on their bunk and breakfast accommodation.
The Gore Bike Wear TransWales Day Four: ‘NiteRiders’
An epic day in the saddle threw the riders head long into the finest riding of the entire GORE BIKE WEAR TransWales so far, before seeing them hurtle headlong into the darkness for the NiteRider night time special stage that would see thrills and spills…
2010 Nicolai Helius AFR
Following the launch of the Helius AM and Helius AC comes the Helius AFR - All FreeRide(!). Recommended fork is a 7” single crown.
The Gore Bike Wear TransWales Day Three: ‘The thick of it’
Three linking stages and two special stages in, the GORE BIKE WEAR TransWales is beginning to take shape amidst some stunning scenery and scorching riding…
2010 Genesis Bikes
We've just been sent a bunch of pics of next year's Genesis bikes. And it's not just a case of B.N.G. (Bold New Graphics).
Singletrack Trail Guide – Thetford Forest
Thetford Forest reviewed by Singletrackworld member Tom Hyde…
Gore Bike Wear Transwales: Day 1 and 2
The first and second stages of the TransWales epic...
You Had To Be There (Or Maybe Not)
This issue is on The Plan as being the “Interview” issue. For such an apparently straightforward feature they always seem to end involving a surprising amount of work/hassle – both beforehand and afterwards! Trying to “synch” diaries with people in the bike industry seems to…
2009 TransRockies Final Stage: Report, Results, Pics
The epic comes to a close.
2009 TransRockies Stage 6: Report, Results, Pics
Across the Continental Divide and into the storm...
From The ST Archive: “Trails To Rails”
With the help of top rider Nigel Page, we take a couple of ‘normal’ cyclists and make cornering heroes out of them. Words and pics by Chipps.
Complete Our User Survey And Win Loads Of Ace Stuff
It's time we got to know you better in a collective sense. We want to make sure that our website and magazine are together delivering the best possible content to you and doing this kind of survey helps us to do that. But to give…
2009 TransRockies Stage 5: Report, Results, Pics
Heavy weather keeps riders at the limit during Stage 5 of the 2009 TransRockies.
Montane Kielder 100
Forums are alight across the country with a burbling of excitement as riders contemplate that in a little over 3 weeks, the UK’s first 100 mile off road race will be underway
Kranked-ReJeKt: Episode 6
ReJeKt is a behind-the-scenes webisode about the characters of Kranked-REVOLVE. Episode 6 features the first leg of Radical Films' 2009 Euro tour. We met up with Sam Pilgrim in Hungary for the Balaton Bike Fest.
2009 TransRockies Stage 3: Report, Results, Pics
After two days of perfect racing weather, riders who woke during the night after the epic second stage heard the gentle patter of rain on their tents and campers. The start line at Nipika Mountain Resort is at roughly 1100 metres elevation, so rain and…
Gore Bikewear TranWales 09 Update
Its only a few days now before the registration at this years GORE BIKE WEAR TransWales 09 opens at the White House Campsite in Builth Wells, Wales.
Kranked – REVOLVE – Trailer
According to us this new flick is "a cinematic state of the union for mountain biking today." Wowsers. UPDATE: This DVD is now available to buy in the Singletrack Online Shop.
Merida S’Presso i8-D
When Benji moved away from The Valley last year (shock horror!) he suddenly found himself in the market for a type of bicycle he'd never needed/wanted before... a commuting bike.
2009 TransRockies Stage 2: Report, Results, Pics
Stage 2 Takes Riders to Heaven and Hell, TransRockies-Style. TransRockies Stage 2 report by Paul Done…
Help Us Build A Pump Track This Weekend
For next issue's "One Ton Weekend" feature we're going to attempt to build a pump track. But we need your help. Beer and BBQ will be provided.
2009 TransRockies Stage 1: Report, Results, Pics
Rocky Mountain Factory Team Riders grab the early jerseys in the TR3 and TransRockies. Report from Paul Done.
Kill The Bill
News about an end of season event for the 5-6th of September.
Forestry Commission: Have Your Say
Forestry Commission England manages 258,000ha of Public Forest Estate, made up of 1,500 woods and forests across the country. With more than half the population living with 10km of the estate they would like to know what you think.
Silverfish Signs Deal With Mondraker Bikes
Silverfish UK is "proud to announce" that an exclusive partnership has been signed with Spanish based Mountain Bike Company Mondraker.
TORQ In Your Sleep
The next installment for all you hardened enduro fans is the TORQ in your Sleep 12 hour. Starting at 12midday Sunday 30th August and finishing promptly at midnight, this user friendly enduro gives you a whole night of sleep to recover from all the riding…
