If you love the North, Mountain Biking, Music, and a festival vibe then the Northern Grip Festival is the one place you need to be! Northern Grip returns to Lee Quarry and Stubbylee Park for 2018 with more of the same and a whole lot…
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.
Motion E18 Linkage Fork Goes On Sale 1st June
Do you ever look at the current range of excellent telescopic suspension forks on the market and just wish there was something different on the market? Sure, there’s the Lefty Ocho, but what if you want up to 170mm travel and have a soft spot…
Crankworx World Tour Arrives In Innsbruck 13th-17th June
Innsbruck is once again the home to Crankworx this time around it will be the 2nd stop in the Crankworx World Series with events kicking off on the 13th June running through to the 17th. The bike festival will cater for all genres of mountain…
SDG Tellis Dropper Post First Look Review
We’re told it’s taken two years of development, and 120 test units out in the field, but SDG is now ready to release its first ever dropper seatpost. The SDG Tellis is a cable-operated dropper post that features a sealed hydraulic cartridge housed inside scratch-resistant…
5 Full Suspension Bikes That Cost £1200 Or Less
Believe it or not, we are probably at a point in mountain biking when we can pick up a very capable bike for a relatively low-price. Yes, there are superbikes out there which cost upwards of £10,000, but even brands that used to demand such…
2018 Fort William World Cup Track Course Preview
It’s less than a month to go before the World Cup circus arrives in Fort William and we’re as keen as you are to know if that dreaded forest section will remain for 2018. Luckily the Fort William track isn’t in a top secret location…
Cube Stereo 150 Rolls On Bigger Wheels With Enduro Geo
Cube has gone and given its EWS team a new tool to compete on and it is now available for us mere mortals to buy and ride.
10 Spring Saver Deals!
We’ve been waiting for the weather to improve and now the sun is here, and so are the super savings!
Black Beauty Hits Warp 8! Canyon Spectral CF 8.0 Review
Canyon’s mid-travel bike has undergone a complete redesign for 2018, and the result is a bike that looks a lot less like the original Spectral, and a whole lot more like Canyon’s flagship DH bike, the Sender. Making the new Spectral visually similar to the…
Canyon Spectral CF 8.0 Review | Black Beauty Hits Warp 8!
The Canyon Spectral gets a redesign for 2018 with input from the Dudes Of Hazard.
Review: The Fox 36 Factory Series fork gets the new FIT GRIP 2 damper for 2019
I’m losing likes. My followers are dropping like flies. And my stats? Well, don’t even talk to me about my stats! You see, like many of you reading this review, I live my entire life through Instagram. There isn’t a moment that goes by without…
Check Out Danny MaCaskill’s Santa Cruz Carbon Trials Bike
Santa Cruz and Danny MaCaskill have teamed up on another project one which should see the trials superstar riding a carbon Santa Cruz trials frame in the future. We’ve all seen that video where a pair of Santa Cruz Reserve carbon wheels are ridden to…
Production Privée Launches Ultra Limited Edition Shan No5
Production Privée has announced another race inspired colour for its popular full suspension frame, the Shan No5 917. Those of you who have kept an eye on Production Privée will already know that the Andorran brand likes to release its steel frames in paint jobs…
Update: Orange Factory Rider Seriously Injured At Gisburn Forest
Update: We’ve received news via the PMBA on Callum’s condition. After having surgery Callum is now able to sit up, is in good spirits and already planning for his future. While the surgery went well there is only so much modern medicine can achieve and…
Macclesfield Forest Trails Could Be Closed For Good If You Ignore This!
Forest trails have been shut after serious storm damage, with repair work currently underway.
Singletrack Issue 118 – Sneak Peek
Subscribe to Singletrack from as little as £1.49 Hark! The twittering of birds, the bleat of lambs and the scent of daffodils on the breeze! The Spring edition of Singletrack, Issue 118, is published on 6th April. It’s time to put the bleak midwinter behind…
Starling Cycles Murmur Factory Edition Announced!
Big news today for anyone who has a soft spot for steel full suspension frames, as UK bike maker Starling Cycles announces an all new model into its range.
10 February Online Deals – Snowmageddon Savings!
Half price dropper posts, 70% off helmets and Transition frames from only £400!
Singletrack Editors’ Choice Awards 2017 – more winners!
Three more awards bestowed upon the best of the best
Not All Sapphires Are Blue – This DVO Fork Is An Absolute Gem
The Sapphire is the latest trail fork from DVO, and Andi is very impressed with this one
Crank Brothers Stamp 3 Pedal Review
If you don't mind the slight weight increase over the more expensive models, the Crank Stamp 3 are reliable pedals with long warranty and decent grip.
The 15 Bikes That Caught Our Eye At Core Bike 2018
15 pieces of bike eye-candy that had us stop in our tracks at Core Bike 2018
15 Of The Hottest Products From Core Bike 2018
We've circled the show floor at Core Bike 2018 to bring to these hot new bikes and components.
Production Privée Joins Growing List Of Buy Direct Brands
2018 seems to be the year of “going direct” and adding to the list is Production Privée.
Review: This 800mm Wide Spank Vibrocore Handlebar Will Help To Smooth Your Ride
Is a foam-filled handlebar snake oil? Or the real deal? Andi gets testing to find out
Exclusive! Sonder Has A New 29er Full Suspension Prototype And It’s Hella Fresh!
We get our lucky selves an exclusive first look at the Sonder "Protobike" 29er full-suspension prototype
Exclusive Review: The X-ALP Launch Is The First Ever Flat Pedal Shoe From Pearl Izumi
Pearl Izumi’s X-Alp flat shoe is said to be designed for aggressive trails yet be comfortable enough for all-day rides, so how do they perform?
Here’s How To Have A Multi-Day Alpine Adventure
Enjoy this Alpine Adventure direct from Singletrack Issue 115 online right now and available to everyone.
Don’t Get Scammed By This Fake UBYK Email!
Singletrackworld.com readers have alerted our forums of a fake UBYK email on the rounds. Read this and don’t get scammed.
Sheffield Ski Village To Receive £22.5m Redevelopment
Development of a new extreme sports centre is set to begin in Sheffield with the first phase opening in 2019.
Leeds Urban Bike Park Opening This Week!
This Friday will be the grand opening of the £1.2 million Leeds Urban Bike Park!
Forget Black Friday Bird Goes Stealth With 2018 Zero AM Boost
Bird brings Boost the the Zero AM hardtail while also going longer and slacker than before.
Black Friday Deals 2017
Black Friday deals updated all day with the best savings from across the web.
November Online Deals – Bikes, Shoes, Shorts and More
If you haven't any money left after burning it away on fireworks then pick up some of these cracking bargains.
Review: Zerode Taniwha
Andi's been riding the snot out of the carbon fibre Zerode Taniwha to find out if gearboxes are indeed the future.
Video: Andorran “Stig” Rides The Shan No5
The “Stig” (or his Andorran cousin) has ridden the Shan No5!
Review: Endura MT500 Helmet
The Endura MT500 helmet is packed with features, including Koroyd technology. Andi wrapped his luscious locks with one to put it to the test
October Online Deals – 360 Cameras, Google Pixel, Gels and More!
Huge discounts on 360 cameras, Google Pixel phones, clothing, gels and Muc-Off!
5 4K Alternative Action Cameras To the GoPro Hero 6
Love the features of the new GoPro Hero 6 but can't bring yourself to spend £500? Then we have some top Hero 6 alternatives for you.
Update: GoPro Hero 6 To Launch This Week?
GoPro is rumoured to be launching an updated camera this week, with some major changes.
September Online Deals – Tyres, Sombrio, Jackets, Carbon More!!
September is here, there’s more rain to deal with, there’s mud on the trails, and there are bargains online.
Review: BikeYoke Revive Dropper Post
After a few months of riding in muddy slop, does the Revive Dropper post still function in a buttery manner?
Review: Orange Four RS
The Orange Four is sometimes overshadowed by the Five, but Andi finds that the shorter travel bike is a lot more capable than you may think
Kona Process G2 Launched, The First Carbon Process
Kona’s hugely successful Process line-up gets a complete makeover for 2018. Plus, MOAR CARBON!
WTAF: Is The Mini DH Bike This Year’s Must Have?
Every year we see a new fad arrive just in time for the festive season, but we wonder if the Mini DH Bike has what it takes to become 2017’s.
Production Privée Launch The All New SHAN Hardtail
Andorran steel frame and retro race car lovers, Production Privée has announced an update to their enduro SHAN hardtail.
Hope HB160 Launched
Last month, Andi was lucky enough to fly over to France and meet the Hope HB160 in the flesh. Here’s what he learned about this new UK-manufactured bike.
August Online Deals – Five Ten Deals, Urge Savings And More
August, the month that the Summer Sales begin and a time for some great online deals.
Bike Check: Andi’s Production Privée Shan No5
Our very own social media man, Andi, was one of the first 50 people to buy the Production Privee Shan No5. See how he chose to build it in this bike check.
