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.
NBD: Flow eBMX, Trek Top Fuel, YT Decoy SN, Kona Process 153 & 134…
… Lapierre Spicy CF, Thok GRAM dk e-MTB frameset, Canyon TEMPR CFR shoes. It’s this week’s New Bike Day round-up! Trek Bikes press release: New Trek Top Fuel Gen 4...
Starling Cycles Mega Murmur review
The Starling Mega Murmur, as you may be able to guess by the name, is the bigger travel Murmur. 165mm of rear travel paired with 170mm travel forks up front....
Les Gets World Cup DH results, report and highlights vids
The fifth World Cup DH of the year took place in France. Here are the results, race report and highlights vids from a Les Gets miudbath. RACE HIGHLIGHTS | Elite...
Fresh Goods Friday 712 – The Overlording It Up Edition
A new dawn, a new day, a new batch of bike bits for you to spoil your ballots over. Yes, there’s been a general election but we all know that...
NBD: Merida Big Trail, Hutchinson Eco Tyre, DJI ebike motor…
… Amflow PL, SRAM T-Type expansion, SRAM DB8 brakes, Giant Revolt, TRP x Bosch E-Shift system, Manitou R8 fork and Mara shock, Orbea Rise Alloy, Schwalbe Clik Valve and Fizik...
Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Pro: first ride review
The 50th anniversary of Specialized brings us the fifteenth Stumpy: here\'s our early verdict on the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Pro.
Fresh Goods Friday 711 – The Open All Hours Edition
This week we have mostly been casting our collective mind back to stuff we no longer have to do.
New Sonder Cortex trail bike launches today
The new Sonder Cortex trail is a short/mid travel trail - with 130mm at the back and 140mm fork up front - with bikes starting from £2,049.
NBD: Fox Purevue, Starling Mini Murmur, Garbaruk cranks…
... EXT Storia & Arma V4 shocks, Crankbrothers cleat tool, DT Swiss 1200 wheels, Magura Gustav Pro brakes. Here\'s the pick of the week\'s PRs
Details of the new OneUp hubs
OneUp have a reputation for doing things properly - without being overly expensive - so news of the brand making some OneUp hubs is worth a quick story.
Fresh Goods Friday 710 – The Outdoor Trading Edition
No time for a lengthy waffle intro this week. The sun is OUT and the trails are a-calling! Busy yourself with this week\'s Fresh Goods and then get back to…
NBD: Specialized Chisel FS, Giant Faith, POC Team Imani Migration…
... Ibis Exie Ltd Ed Team 31 and new DVO Prime shock damper in updated Topaz Air and Jade X Coil shocks.
Our Members can win a Garmin Edge 840 worth £450!
We are rolling out more competitions to our Full Members. This time we have teamed up with Garmin to offer a Edge 840 worth £449.99!
Val Di Sole World Cup DH results, report and highlights video
The fourth World Cup DH of the year took place in Italy. Here are the results, race report and highlights vids from Val Di Sole.
Last Coal V4 review
Last Coal V4 vital stats: full 29, 180mm fork, 165mm rear, 63° head angle, 77.1° effective seat angle, 438mm chain stays. How does it ride?
Fresh Goods Friday 709 – The Quiet Roads Edition
This Sunday evening will be a good time to head out. The Euro kickball sportive begins today and Sunday is Engerland\'s opening lap.
Leogang World Cup DH results, report and highlights video
The third World Cup DH of the year took place in Austria. Here are the results, race report and highlights vids from Leogang.
Fresh Goods Friday 708 – The Bendy Bus Edition
Hello and welcome to this week\'s rundown of shiny bikes and shinier bike stuff. Having said that, most of this has a matt finish.
Fresh Goods Friday 707: The Spot of Bother Edition
Despite there only being 4 days left of this holiday week for things to go wrong in, it’s been a slightly tricky week here at Singletrack Towers. Zoe had a...
Orbea Occam LT M-Team review
The Orbea Occam LT is an engaging ride. It requires and rewards an accurate rider who pays attention at all times. Which is not a bad thing.
Fresh Goods Friday 706 – The Three Course Meal Edition
If you had to perform all three of the core dirt bike disciplines one after another, what order would you do them in?
Bielsko-Biala World Cup DH results, report and highlights video
The second World Cup DH of the year took place in Poland. Here are the results, race report and highlights vids from Bielsko-Biala.
Abus AirDrop MIPS helmet review
The Abus AirDrop MIPS is a well made and designed helmet that offers great levels of breathability and forget-you\'re-wearing it comfort.
Fresh Goods Friday 705 – The Freewheelin’ Edition
Good day to you. We trust this Friday finds you well and that you are suitably pre-amped for the weekend. Not pre-amped in the vinyl hipster stylee. That would lead...
British racer wins opening Enduro World Cup
The first World Cup Enduro of the year took place in the classic venue of Finale Ligure. Here’s the results, reports and highlights vid.
Orbea Occam LT or SL? Here’s how to decide
The latest update to the Orbea Occam sees it become two distinct models – the SL and the LT. Both trail bikes. But very different rides.
Fresh Goods Friday 704 – The Nadir E Me Edition
Welcome to episode 704 of the Freshies, as nobody calls them. Benji is all waffled out, so you can have an opening rant from Hannah instead.
Anyone for Semis? Fort William World Cup DH results & talking points
The first World Cup Downhill round of the year took place in not-rainy Scotland. Here\'s the results, reports, highlights vids and some chat.
Orbea Laufey H-LTD review
It\'s just as well the Orbea Laufey H-LTD handles so well because if we turn our attention to the build kit, it\'s something of a harder sell.
Fresh Goods Friday 703 – The May Day Yay Edition
Happy Bank Holiday to all of y\'all. Well, all of y\'all who have a Bank Holiday and don\'t have to show up at work.