Fresh Goods Friday is here again, and my willpower has already left the chat. Sponsored by Yellow Jersey.
Ben Haworth
185cm tall. 74kg weight. Orange Switch 6er. Saracen Ariel Eeber. Schwalbe Magic Mary. Maxxis DHR II. Coil fan.
Merida ETMO eMTB range starts at £3,650
In a world where e-MTBs seem to be getting ever more expensive, Merida's latest model bucks the trend
My 15 favourite things from Madison Icebike show
From DIY carbon rims through to Grogu in a Perspex box, there's something for everyone here
Reader’s Ride: Kevin H-R’s Pipedream Moxie MX3
This week's RR is Kevin Harley-Roberts and his Long Pink Panther
Fresh Goods Friday 794: The Fur Eel Edition
What does 'FR' mean to you? FGF is sponsored by Yellow Jersey.
Halo Skelta MT2 wheels review
Simply incredibly well thought out hand-built wheels from a company with its priorities right.
FSA NS SCi30 Carbon wheels: under 1500g and under £1000
Road wheels for mountain bikers? Is that too much of a stretch?
Manitou Mattoc Pro review
Don't fear the damper on Manitou forks. Embrace the (incorrectly coloured) knobs!
Rocky Mountain back in UK – which ones shall we get in?
After too many years being too hard to find in the UK, Rocky Mountain are back with a new distributor.
Reader’s Ride: Andrew B’s Orange Stage Evo
Continuing this season of Reader’s Rides, here’s Andrew Brown's never-weighed just-ridden Orange Stage Evo
Fresh Goods Friday 793: The Worst Product to Photograph Edition
It's the battle of Big Pop this week. FGF is sponsored by Yellow Jersey.
Orbea Rallon RS eMTB: first ride review
Orbea Rallon RS is - hurray - an actually interesting mountain bike. And Benji's had a play on one.
Reader’s Ride: Tops 5’s Hope HB.916
Kicking off this season of Reader's Rides, here's the mysteriously named Top 5's non-noisy Hope HB.916.
Outta the Archive: Cycling is a selfish and narcissistic pastime
Benji muses on his last two weeks of independent, dependent living.
Fresh Goods Friday 792: The Coil Not Toil Edition
How tight is too tight? FGF is sponsored by Yellow Jersey.
Editor’s Choice: Madison Roam Men’s Windproof Packable Primaloft Gilet
Madison Roam Men's Gilet hits all the right off-road notes: windproof, packable, & effortlessly stylish.
Atherton E-MTB with Avinox, price starts at £6,999
Limited availability of 50 bikes and first deliveries scheduled for April/May. Form an orderly queue.
Dark Skies Gravel* event at Sutton Bank, February 28th
Head off into the twilight and ride together under dark skies on the gravel roads, paths and tracks in the North York Moors.
Editors’ Choice: Merida eOne-Sixty SL 6000
The Merida eOne-Sixty SL 6000 nails trail handling and fun over brute power.
Trek Fuel EX 8 longer term review
We've had the aluminium Trek Fuel EX 8 on test. And we're very pleased with it. Metal is ace.
Fresh Goods Friday 780: The Flurries Not Slurries Edition
Listen! The snow is falling. Well it was. Sponsored by Yellow Jersey.
Singletrack World Awards 2025: voting closes this week
Voting closes on Sunday January 11th. Get ticking these boxes!
Fresh Goods Friday 789: The Dad Joke Edition
Why was six afraid of seven? Sponsored by Yellow Jersey.
Fresh Goods Friday 788: The I’ll Show You Mine… Edition
... but will you show us yours? FGF is sponsored by Yellow Jersey.
Best eMTB of the Year: Cotic Rocket
The Cotic Rocket looks like nothing else. And it outperforms every other eeb out there.
Why FSA’s all-new Gradient range should be on your shopping list
FSA Gradient is about ride feel and consistency with less fuss and maintenance
Warner Bros Discovery claim 87 million views of World Cup MTB racing
Big numbers and big growth for the 2025 season's broadcasts
Fresh Goods Friday 787: The Blanketing Pigs Edition
A fundamental part of seasonal wasteful frittering! Sponsored by Yellow Jersey.
MegaSack Final Day: Win an Invisiframe Frame Protection Kit worth £95.00!
Win an Invisiframe Frame Protection Kit worth £95.00!
MegaSack Day 14: Win a Stan’s Dart Tool & Refill Pack
MegaSack Day 14: Win a Stan's Dart Tool & Refill Pack
MegaSack Day 13: Win this Pembree Gravity Cockpit System worth £240!
Win this Pembree Gravity Cockpit System worth £240!
MegaSack Day 12: Win a Singletrack Shop voucher worth £100!
MegaSack Day 12: Win a Singletrack Shop voucher worth £100!
MegaSack Day 11: Win DMR VMax pedals & Gridlock grips worth £128!
Win DMR VMax pedals & Gridlock grips worth £128—enter now for your chance to upgrade your ride and hands with MegaSack Day 11!
Outta the Archive: Shropshire route guide from 2007
"We show you round some of the best mountain biking in the country. It must be, Ben says so."
MegaSack Day 10: Win a Tubolito techno tube worth £30!
MegaSack Day 10: Win a Tubolito techno tube worth £30!
Fresh Goods Friday 786: The Dutch Ovine Edition
Have you ordered the big bird yet? FGF is sponsored by Yellow Jersey.
MegaSack Day 9: Win this Limited Edition Ortlieb Micro Bag that launches today!
MegaSack Day 9: Win this Ortlieb Cyber Micro Bag that launches today!
MegaSack Day 8: Win this MET Terrae MIPS helmet worth £130!
Win this MET Terrae MIPS helmet worth £130!
MegaSack Day 7: Win Tailfin bikepacking luggage worth over £140!
MegaSack Day 7: Win Tailfin bikepacking luggage worth over £140!
MegaSack Day 6: Win this HUNT Trail Wide Wheelset worth £500!
MegaSack Day 6: Win this HUNT Trail Wide Wheelset worth £500!
Outta the Archive: Magazine ads from 2002
Tomac! Cove Bikes! Minnaar on an Orange! Telephone numbers! Postal order forms!
Fresh Goods Friday 785: The Patrick McGoohan Edition
Lights! Saddles! Tyres! Gilets! 26in wheels! Broom handles! FGF is sponsored by Yellow Jersey.
MegaSack Day 5: With this Lazer Impala KinetiCore helmet worth £200!
MegaSack Day 5: With this Lazer Impala KinetiCore helmet worth £200!
MTB World Cups on Netflix? Stranger things have happened…
Netflix appears to have put in a winning bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, the current World Cup broadcaster
MegaSack Day 4: Win this Gtechniq Ultimate Bike Care Kit worth £140!
MegaSack Day 4: Win this Gtechniq Ultimate Bike Car Kit worth £140!
Watch: ‘Down For Life’ 52 min film by legendary Alex Rankin
Sure, it's technically an advert for DMR but that doesn't stop it from being an excellent watch
MegaSack Day 3: Win this Vee x Truflo tyre care package worth £200
MegaSack Day 2: Win this Madison Clothing Bundle worth £430!
Singletrack World Awards 2025 now open for nominations
This year’s awards are now open for your nominations! Tell us what you think deserves recognition.
