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.
Fresh Goods Friday 587: Bad Gateway Drug Edition
Another Friday is upon us. After another week of digital trials and tribulations. Here\'s a rundown of what the beautiful rogue\'s gallery of couriers and posties has cobbed at us…
Bex Baraona confirmed as Yeti rider
Long-standing rumours that the successful British enduro racer - and EWS Overall contender - has signed for the Big Turquoise Brand are confirmed.
Is Scotland the best place for gravel riding?
Author Ed Shoote believes \"Scotland is a bikepacker\'s dream, the options are endless\". As for our opinion, we\'re just here for the pretty piccies.
Shimano’s 2021 operating income up 80% over 2020
Although it\'s pretty tricky to discern what any sort of net profit was made, by any stretch 2021 was clearly a big year for Shimano.
Details of 2022 Nukeproof full suspension bikes
Nukeproof aim to be as clear as to when bikes and frame will arrive. Included below is a full delivery schedule for 2022 guide expectations.
18 Bikes No.9 is the most UK of hardtails
The new iteration of the 18 Bikes No.9 steel hardtail. Although the details have changed over the years, the remit of the bike has not.
2022 Focus Jam Carbon 8.9 filthy first ride review
It may look like a diet e-bike from certain angles but rest assured the new Focus Jam Carbon 8.9 is very much a pilot powered pedal-bike.
Fresh Goods Friday 586: digital thirst edition
You may have noticed the Singletrackworld homepage looked a bit different yesterday. This was due to the new issue of the magazine coming out.
Singletrack Issue 141 – The Joy of Flex
Welcome to Benji, our new Technical Content Manager. He has opinions and he’s not afraid to share them. As the person who’s just been hired to be In Charge Of…
Specialized confirm direct sales option
Today sees Specialized offer people another way they can buy one of their bikes. Namely, consumer direct via Specialized Ship to Home option.
Can you accommodate 240mm?
OneUp have produced a 240mm travel dropper. OneUp are pushing the limit of what droppers can do – and what bike frames they will actually fit in. And we’re glad...
Fresh Goods Friday 585: keep off the roading edition
After a strangely traffic-heavy tarmac week on singletrackworld.com it’s nice to head into the weekend planning our big weekend off-road rides. Most of us here are lucky enough to be...
TowWhee review: makes kids better bikers
Having the TowWhee means that kids can pretty much do the same sort of routes that adults do. It\'s very liberating and exciting for everyone involved.
Rachel returns to racing
Downhill racing legend Rachel Atherton has announced a comeback as part of a team dubbed Continental-Atherton Racing.
Fresh Goods Friday 584: UKIP or Cadbury Twirl edition
Ben said: Can someone with a functioning mind write an intro pls? So you’ve got Hannah’s ramblings… April Parker, I wonder where she is now, and if she’s distressed today?...
DT Swiss launch underbar wunderbar L2 and L3 remotes
The new L2 and L3 remotes sit underneath the handlebar on the left. The L2 operates fork-and-shock simultaneously. The L3 operates dropper seatposts.
Atherton Bikes on sale for £3999 frame or £6700 full build
After a lengthy wait, you can now order a bike or frame from Atherton Bikes. Two models are available: a 150mm enduro bike and 200mm downhill bike.
15 new or revamped places to ride in 2022
New stuff is what keeps us riding our bikes. If you need some inspiration and information, here\'s our starter for fifteen.
Fresh Goods Friday 582 – do you wish for Swedish squish?
This week’s Fresh Goods Friday is brought to you by Dr Seuss. Not really. It’s brought to you by several Singletrackworld staffers who are ensconced in different levels of fleece...
UPDATED! Racing rumours: who’s left who, who’s joined who
New Year, new you. That’s what they say. The racing off-season has seen plenty of chops and changes. Here is the state of play as it stands. Below is our...
Michelin’s new XC tyre range contains the tyre we’ve all been looking for
The low-tread Michelin Jet XC and Force XC tyres are all well and good if you like that sort of thing but it\'s the Michelin Wild XC that\'s triggered us…
YT Izzo Uncaged drops 10mm and 600g
At 11.4kg the YT Izzo Uncaged is their lightest full suspension mountain bike yet. The previous lightest YT full susser was around 12kg.
Fresh Goods Friday 581 – Keeping Things Regular
What tyres for a ploughed field? What mountain bike tyres for mostly road use? Is there such a thing as a mudguard with a built in mud scraper? Why aren’t...
Top 10 Singletrackworld.com reviews of 2021
Tyres, jackets, hardtails, full sussers, purple things... the 10 most popular reviews on Singletrackworld.com in 2021 makes for some compelling reading.
Top 10 Singletrackworld.com stories of 2021
It\'s always interesting to see just what exactly were the most read stories on Singletrackworld in 2021. As ever, there are a couple of \'oh really\' eyebrow-raisers in this little…
Fresh Goods Friday 580 – ‘Twas the bike before Xmas
When all through the office not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The helmets were hung by the workshop with care, and hopes that FedEx soon would be...
Connor Fearon leaves Kona (with excellent sign-off video)
Flat pedals may not always win medals but they sure do win an awful lot of hearts and minds. Fearless flattie fan Fearon has always been worth watching.
2022 Canyon Neuron AL tops out at £2,649
Canyon describe the latest Neuron as a \"super-versatile, ready-for-anything trail adventure bike\" but we think that \'short travel trail bike\' will do just fine.
The best looking bikes of 2021
These are the best looking bikes the Singletrack team has seen in 2021. Some we\'ve never even seen in the flesh (or metal, or carbon) let alone actually ridden. You…
Last minute Christmas gift ideas for mountain bikers
You\'ve not left it too late. If you\'re quick - and you remember to select priority shipping - then there\'s still enough time to order something for the dirt rider…