Did you enjoy watching Aaron Gwin and Neko Mulally racing the DH WC on YT bikes for the past few years? Well, we hope you truly savoured those days as they have officially come to an end. The following text is from this Facebook post…
Andi Sykes
Andi is a gadget guru and mountain biker who has lived and ridden bikes in China and Spain before settling down in the Peak District to become Singletrack's social media expert. He is definitely more big travel fun than XC sufferer but his bike collection does include some rare hardtails - He's a collector and curator as well as a rider. Theory and practice in perfect balance with his inner chi, or something. As well as living life based on what he last read in a fortune cookie Andi likes nothing better than riding big travel bikes.
Christmas Countdown Day 19: Win This Dexshell Bundle
You deserve to be warm and dry this winter so you owe it to yourself to tune in, watch today’s video and enter this delicious Dexshell bundle. Win This DexShell Bundle Price: £24 (hat), £25 (Ultra weather gloves) From: DexShell There’s a bundle of waterproof socks, hats…
Still Looking For The Perfect Pressie? What About The Commencal Meta AM 29 SRAM Edition?
Followers of the Downhill WC and EWS will already be familiar with the winning combination of Commencal frames and SRAM components, and if you’ve ever wondered if you could emulate the exploits of the Commencal Team if only you had a similar bike, well today…
First Look: 2019 Vitus E-Sommet e-MTB With The All New Shimano Steps E7000
Regular readers of Singletrackworld.com will have read our roundup of 2019 Vitus Bikes earlier in the year. The latest range caters for pretty much everyone from XC racers on a budget to EWS slayers, and they’ve not missed out the E-curious either! Vitus has 3…
Christmas Countdown Day 18: Win a Syncros Matchbox Cage Multi Tool
More amazing prizes to pop into the Singletrack Mega Sack, MEGA SACK, MEEEGGGAAA SAAACCCKKKK! Scott Syncros Matchbox Cage Price: £65.99 From: Scott Sports All of what you see here attaches to the provided bottle cage – meaning you’ll have more room in your pack for sandwiches. Or…
Christmas Countdown Day 17: Win Fibrax Gear Cable Kit
There are few bikes that don’t use the trusty cable to shift gears or activate a dropper post and while you might be under the impression that all cables are created equal they actually aren’t. Fibrax Gear Cable Kit, Dropper Post Upgrade Kit, and S-Clips Price: £29.99…
Christmas Countdown Day 16: Win An Endura MT500 Helmet
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Or perhaps you’re dreaming of a brand new white Endura MT500 helmet, because that’s what we’re giving away today. Win An Endura MT500 Helmet Price: £149.99 From: Endura This high-performance Enduro style mountain bike helmet features large vents including top “air…
It’s Official Adam Brayton & Meg Whyte Join Nukeproof For 2019
Team rumours are becoming team fact with the confirmation that both Adam Brayton and Meg Whyte will be on Nukeproof bikes for the 2019 season!. Adam Brayton remains on the Hope Factory Team but will retire his trusty Scott Gambler for a Nukeproof Pulse frame…
Christmas Countdown Day 15: Win Hope F20 Pedals
The last week before Christmas is upon us and our giveaway continues with Day 15 of the Singletrack Christmas Countdown Giveaway! Today’s prize is a pair of Hope F20 platform pedals. Hope F20 Pedals Price: £130 From: Hope Mmm…CNC’d flat pedal loveliness from Hope. With a slightly…
Christmas Countdown Day 12: Win An X-Fusion Manic Dropper Post!
It’s day 12 of the Singletrack Christmas Countdown Advent Giveaway and today we’re dropping it like it’s hot with an X-Fusion Manic dropper post giveaway. X-Fusion Manic 150mm x 31.6mm Dropper Post Price: £200 From: Upgrade Bikes X-Fusion suspension is renowned for high quality at sensible value,…
Christmas Countdown Day 11: Win DMR Brendog Vault Pedals and Brendog Deathgrips
It’s time to get a grip on Christmas and stomp on the gas with day 11 of the Singletrack Christmas Countdown. Keep reading to see what’s on offer and how to win today. DMR Brendog Vault Pedals and Brendog Deathgrips Price: £110 (pedals), £20 (grips) From: Upgrade Bikes…
We’re Giving This Bike Away On Saturday! Lapierre Edge AM 727
Are you the kind of rider who enjoys exploring the mountains, heading to the trail centre, and tackling sumptuous single track? Of course, you are, you’re a mountain biker after all aren’t you? Now just because you enjoy clearing challenging terrain doesn’t necessarily you enjoy…
Christmas Countdown Day 10: Win A £140 Lezyne Digital Pressure Overdrive
Today’s Christmas Countdown Giveaway is sure to get you pumped! Today we have a top quality Lezyne Digital Pressure Overdrive system to giveaway. Say goodbye to tough, tubeless conversions! Lezyne Digital Pressure Overdrive Price: £140 From: Upgrade Bikes Make seating tubeless tyres easier with the high volume…
Christmas Countdown Day 9: Win This Continental Bundle Of Joy
It’s week 2 of the Singletrack Christmas Countdown giveaway and to kick the week off we have a tubeless and tyre bundle from Continental to giveaway! Keep reading for details of the prizes and watch the video to win. Continental Bundle Of Joy Price: £150 From: Continental…
Christmas Countdown Day 8: Win A 661 Reset Full Face Helmet
The gift giving flows over into the weekend, and today we’re giving away this rather splendid, bright red, full face helmet from 661. 661 Reset Helmet Price: £69.99 From: SixSixOne The 661 Reset helmet is a very affordable full-face helmet from this well-known protection company. We’ve had…
Christmas Countdown Day 7: Win Fibrax Disc Rotors and Finned Brake Pads
Today is part 1 of our Fibrax Christmas Countdown Giveaway, where you have the chance to win everything you need to bring yourself to a safe stop this winter. Read on. Fibrax Rotors and Finned Pads. Price: £80 From: Fibrax Fibrax has quietly been making cool stuff…
FGF 425: The 17 Days Until Christmas But We’ve Already Opened Our Gifts Edition
There’s something for everyone in this week’s Fresh Goods Friday. Chipps gets a strikingly beautiful carbon frame, Ross gets to dress as his all-time hero, Hannah and Amanda get ultra casual, and Andi is preparing to “Taze” every KOM on Strava. Evil Following Frame Price:…
2018 Christmas Countdown Day 6 – Win Hope Carbon Bars
Today’s Christmas Countdown giveaway is long, black, lightweight, made from the same stuff an F1 car is made from, and they’re from Lancashire. It’s your chance to win a pair of handmade Hope carbon handlebars. Hope Carbon Handlebars Price: £160 From: Hope Technology 100% designed, tested and…
The perfect gift for Christmas? SDG Jr Pro Kit, Pro Level Kit For Kids.
Do your kids enjoy riding as much as you do? Do they hit the trail hard and ride their kit even harder? Are you desperately searching for the perfect Christmas gift for your young rider? SDG may well have the gift box you and your young gun could…
2018 Christmas Countdown Day 5: Win Syncros Tofino Saddle And Accessories
Today we’re giving away a Syncros Tofino saddle along with some rather cool accessories. Learn all about this very special prize below. Syncros Tofino Saddle and accessories! Price: £200+ From: Syncros.com The top endurance orientated saddle from Syncros. It features carbon rails and a low 185g weight. The…
Orange Bikes Robbed! 11 x 2019 Bikes Stolen
It has been a terrible past few weeks for break-ins. Stif, Hans Rey and now Orange Bikes have all suffered substantial loss due to theft and break-ins. We don’t have details of the where and when of the Orange Bikes break in but we understand…
Sick Bicycles U.S Made Gnarpoon: Steel or Aluminum, Trail Or Downhill You Decide
For any of you following Sick Bicycle Co, you will already know all about the Gnarpoon. Originally teased back in May 2017, the Gnarpoon was the original steel full-suspension bike that the small UK bike brand wanted to make, a bucket list bike which was…
2018 Christmas Countdown Day 4: Win Mudhugger FRX Mudguards
It’s getting wetter and muddier by the day, so what better prize to offer in Day 4 of our Christmas Countdown giveaway than one of these excellent Mudhugger FRX mudguards! Mudhugger FRX Mudguards Price: £25 From: Mudhugger The FRX (Front Race) was designed with the help of…
Orbea Wild FS eMTB Boasts An Off Trend “Upright Trail Bike Position”
There is nothing that we love more than receiving a Press Release on the day that the embargo is to lift. We especially love it when the press release drops in our inbox with just hours to spare and doesn’t include major details. So thanks…
2018 Christmas Countdown Day 3: Win Maxxis Assegai Tyres
It’s time to get a grip on Christmas! Win a pair of maximum grip Maxxis Assegai tyres as developed my mountain biking legend Greg Minnaar! Maxxis Assegai Tyres Price: £69.95 From: Maxxis UK, maxxis.co.uk Designed in conjunction with Greg Minnaar and named after the iron-tipped spear used by the…
2018 Christmas Countdown Day 2: Win The Same ODI Grips As Aaron Gwin!
Day 2 of the Stupendous Singletrack Christmas Countdown arrives and this time we’ve teamed up with Ison Distribution to give away two pairs of outrageously outstanding ODI grips. As always, first read all about your possible prize, then watch our video and answer the simple…
2018 Christmas Countdown Day 1: Win Singletrack Lifer Merch
Here it is, the day you have all been waiting for! Day one of the Singletrack Christmas Countdown. Keep reading for a refresh of what’s on offer today, watch the embeded Facebook video and answer our super simple question. Singletrack Lifer Merch Price: Priceless From:…
Fresh Goods Friday 424 – Christmas Comes Early To Singletrack Towers!
We’re feeling quite festive at Singletrack Towers especially since we’ve unpacked this week’s Fresh Goods! The Pole alone has us all extremely jealous of Barney (who will be testing the Evoling 158), but at least we have the Great Christmas Countdown to look forward to.…
The Great Singletrack Christmas Countdown Kicks Off Tomorrow!
2 days from now you’ll be able to open that first door on your advent calendar and enjoy your first taste of cheap, Christmas chocolate of the year! Joy of Joys! We can’t wait though, we’ve got Christmas fever, our Mince Pie Game is on…
Specialized’s ANGi Calls For Help In Case You Can’t. Plus New MIPS SL!
We all do it don’t we? We hop on the bike without a care in the world and go for a ride, tackling climbs, riding slick roots and moss covered rocks, collecting KOM’s and arriving back home safely to repeat it all again the following…
Top 10 2018 Black Friday Mountain Bike Deals – Save As Much As £1500 On 2018 Bikes!
10 mountain bike Black Friday deals so cheap you can’t afford to ignore them. It’s finally Black Friday and if you have been holding out on buying a new bike until today then there are some great bargain to be had. FYI, some of the…
NOW SOLD OUT: YT Goes Carbon Free For Black Friday With LTD Edition Capra
UPDATE: The YT website is now showing all sizes of this Limited Edition bike sold out! As the world goes Black Friday gaga with sales, discounts and offers, YT has done something a little different to celebrate this mad mad ‘Holiday’. What they’ve done is…
These are the 5 UK hardtails we want to ride this winter!
Is it just us or do all mountain bikers pine for the love of a good hardtail come the winter months? Being able to thrash it out on a sloppy hillside, or careen down a boulder-filled trail without a care in the world, safe in…
First Look: Genesis Tarn Keeping It Real With UK Steel
Made from steel, the Genesis Tarn is a dedicated 27.5 Plus bike for riders wanting the spring of steel, the boing of chunky rubber and the confidence and stability a modern geometry offers. We’re not sure how the bods at Genesis went about developing the…
Hope / PMBA Enduro Series 2019 – Entries Live Saturday 17th
Forget all about having an extra long lie in tomorrow morning, you need to be up, fresh and ready to hit the ‘Enter’ button for the 2019 Hope PMBA Enduro series. The popular racing series returns in 2019 for the 6 years, with stages being…
Huge Huge Savings On POC, Fox, Bell, Five Ten and More.
WHEN WILL IT END! It’s pure madness! A full week before Black Friday kicks off, and online retailers are already joining in the sales. As much as this angers many of you and us, it does represent a good time to pick up a bargain…
At LAST! LAST Glen 140mm 29er Details Revealed And It’s A Looker!
We don’t see many LAST Bikes around these parts, a real shame because we love the look of pretty much everything they’ve released recently. Those who aren’t familiar with the German brand might not be aware of the Fast Forward, once the slackest 29er hardtail…
80° seat tube! Pole Stamina Pre-Sales To Start Next Week
Just 1 month ago we wrote a story about the Finnish brand Pole and their plan to release another bike using its unique CNC/Bonded frame construction method. Since that initial news story, Pole has really leaned on the throttle and prototype Pole Stamina frames have…
COMMENCAL + FACTION Collab Skis Announced In Time For Winter
Andorran bike brand, Commencal, had a surprise launch last night. Not another bike, not even another bike related product but a range of Skis! Yup, those, things that people strap to their feet and hit the slopes on in winter. I’ll be the first to…
Poll: Carbon, Alloy or Bamboo? Which Material For Mountain Bikes?
Ok, imagine this. You’re in the market for a new mountain bike, but rather than simply choosing which wheel size, groupset, or brand you want, you also get the option of any material too. Yes, some bike available in both alloy and carbon, sometimes steel…
Updated Bird Zero Gets The Wagon Wheel Treatment, Now Available As A 29er
Without much of a fanfare, or even a Press Release, Bird Cycleworks has rolled out another hardtail option based around its Zero framesets. The Bird Zero is an all alloy hardcore hardtail that follows the progressive geometry and sizing that makes Birds full-suspension bikes so…
Orange Alpine 6 E now available in ‘more affordable’ S spec
Orange Bikes has released it’s Alpine 6 E eMTB in a new S spec build, bringing the same handmade single pivot frame full-suspension bike down to a new lower price point. The S spec model has the same handmade, in the UK, folded alloy frames…
10 More Early Black Friday Deals!
Black Friday, once a single day in November now the entire month… Well, as we’ve said before, at least it gives us a few weeks of bargain shopping. This week we have once again delved into online web stores to uncover the best deals, as…
First Ride Review: Intense Tazer eMTB
A few years ago we wouldn’t have dreamt that Intense would build an eBike, but they have and judging by the fact that Intense’s head honcho, Jeff Steber managed to leak every stage of development on to his personal Instagram shows just how excited the…
First Look: Kingdom Vendetta X2. Versatile Titanium Hardtail On Test
The 3rd bike in our upcoming Ti Hard, Titanium hardtail magazine bike test is this Kingdom Vendetta X2, custom built with matching orange decals and pre-production titanium stem. Kingdom makes a range of hardtail and full-suspension Titanium bikes, all hand welded and left in a…
Black Friday Sales Start Early! Sony Cashback, 2019 Bike Discounts And £16.99 Disc Brakes
Black Friday! Another of those ideas from across the pond that has latched itself on to us. It’s not all bad though we suppose, after all, there are plenty of good deals to be had, and when else are we likely to see a first…
2019 Pace RC529 29er Hardtails Gain As Much As 70mm In Reach Over 2018 Model!
We’re quite used to seeing companies update frames from year to year with slight geometry changes. Add a few mm to the reach, steepen the seat tube a bit, slacken the head angle a little, oh and change the colour of course! So it comes…
Not A Butcher And Not Quite A Hillbilly – Specialized Announces All-New Eliminator Tyre
We’re well and truly on our way to winter, and although the weather is turning the trails haven’t quite decided how they want to run. Somedays they run greasy and slick, then the next an afternoon of winter sun get’s them running fast and sticky…
Vitus Gets Its XC Race On With The 2019 Rapide Alloy And Rapide Carbon Range
Vitus has launched a revamped range of bikes for 2019. Some are old favourites with a few choice updates, while others are completely new models. For its XC range, we have a mix of familiar and new. The carbon Rapide remains the flagship XC race…
Vitus Launches Fox Factory Equipped Enduro And Trail Bikes From £2999.99
If Vitus’ new alloy XC bikes aren’t your thing, then what about some new trail and enduro full-suspension bikes? And what about Fox Suspension on these bikes for the first time ever? Yup, sounds pretty good to us too. 3 bikes in the Vitus range…
2019 Vitus Range Announced – Everything from kids bikes, to Factory Enduro bikes
We’ve been through a few of the highlights of the 2019 Vitus mountain bike range here and here, but the whole range of bikes has been updated and a few new models have been introduced including 2 new kids bikes and a new women’s specific…