If you go down to the woods today then you might be in for a surprise, or at least Steve Peat was this weekend when he found his local DH spot trashed! Steve Peat’s local downhill, the venue for the Steel City Downhill, has been…
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.
First look: YT IZZO a trail bike from the masters of gravity
YT Industries is known for aggressive gravity bikes, but the new YT IZZO signs a departure from the norm and we’re loving it. I don’t know about you, but when I think of YT Industries, I visualise downhill racing, freeride legends, enduro and trail bikes,…
Fresh Goods Friday 496 | Beech Nuts and Beach Nuts
Ah, without so many cars, step outside and there is the sound of the breeze, the birds and…JET WASHING? What are you all cleaning? Surely there can be nothing left, no trace of algae, moss, or mud? Are you trying to erode your patio? Distress…
Videos: Rattle cans and nose bonks watch Joe Barnes Lockdown Bites
We’re all handling the lockdown in different ways and for Hazzard Racing rider, Joe Barnes that means creating a whole new series of vlogs. Not being able to get out and ride like we normally do has been pretty hard on a lot of us,…
2021 Fox 34 GRIP 2 and new Transfer dropper post announced
Fox Spring back into action after the Easter break with a new Fox 34 GRIP 2 and important updates to the Fox Transfer dropper post. Fox 34 GRIP 2 With the ever-growing popularity in ‘down country’ bikes, or in other words, lightweight and capable trail…
Fresh Forks Friday 495 | 4 new bouncy forks in time for Spring!
Hey, listen up! We know we had to remind you last week when it got to Friday, but now it’s Friday again and you should know that it’s Friday, because you’re sat at home, enjoying some time off – so, completely different to last week……
First Look | Pipedream Cycles The Full Moxie Is Sexy Steel Stunner
British based bike brand, Pipedream Cycles, introduced the world to the The Full Moxie this week and we’ve snapped up an early look at one of the first bikes off the production line. COVID-19 Announcement – This is a first look only, I did not…
2021 RockShox Lyrik Ultimate | First Ride Review
Can a few internal tweaks make this updated 2021 RockShox Lyrik Ultimate even better than it already was? First ride review right here. COVID-19 Notice – We were lucky that the Lyrik arrived just ahead of lockdown, and were able to get a few rides on them.…
2021 RockShox Lyrik rides higher and performs better thanks to 2 simple upgrades.
With a new Debonair air spring, the 2021 RockShox Lyrik is easier to live with and better on the trail, but best of all the upgrade is backwards compatible. We all like innovation and change, but not when it means we have to dump something…
Video: Jordi Cortes take us for a tour of the Fox 38 GRIP2 Damper
Fox team manager, Jordi Cortes opens up the new Fox 38 GRIP2 damper to explain VCC. If you saw our coverage of the new 2021 Fox 38 earlier in the week then you might remember that the fork features VVC (Variable Valve Control) for both…
Microshift Advent X is a 10 speed 11-48 drivetrain with no new standards and low weight
The all-new Microshift Advent X is a simple large range groupset for riders not wanting new standards and delicate setup. Microshift has announced a new drivetrain that they’re calling the Advent X. Like all modern drivetrains, it uses a 1x system, but that’s about as…
First Look: Fox 38 everything you need to know and first look video
The Fox 38, a fork we have all long suspected, and one that is now finally official! Here is our first look at the beefiest single crown Fox fork on the market. Fans of the EWS won’t be shocked to see the new Fox 38…
Keep Fit | The Gowaan Gals 20min HIIT Lockdown Workout
EWS racer Chloe Taylor teams up with the Gowaan Gals to help you keep fit at home with this 20min lockdown workout. It takes a lot of motivation in this time of uncertainty for us to stay healthy and active, that’s why I’ve partnered up…
Sea Otter Europe Gets a new date 25-27th September
Sea Otter Europe gets new dates in September after originally being scheduled for May 2020. If might feel like that this epidemic is only just starting, but events are still aiming to go ahead as normal albeit at a later date. The European leg of…
Video: Quarantine Suspension Q&A with Fox’s Jordi Cortes
Fox Racing’s suspension supremo, Jordi Cortes, sits down for a quarantine suspension Q&A in the latest episode of Dialed. We’re gutted that we won’t be rummaging through Jordi’s drawers at Fort William this year to uncover secret springs, but even though we won’t see him…
The Alutech Armaggedon is the grimmest donut we’ve ever seen
What has a 57-degree head angle, 81-degree seat angle and 500mm reach that isn’t the Grim Donut? So yeah, apparently there’s an ultra-radical bike out there that a website built for clicks (dammit I wish we could do that), but we’re not interested in that…
10 Mountain Bike Movies To Stream During Lockdown
We’ve put together links of 10 mountain bike movies to steam during lockdown. New skool, old school, jibs, docs and even some BMX. Ok so we can’t get out for a proper ride, and an hour of Zwift doesn’t quite get the adrenaline going, but…
Hope Technology temporarily suspends production due to Covid-19
Hope Technology has just announced that it will be temporarily suspending production due to Covid-19. Hope Technology has made the decision to suspend production at its facilities in the UK due to the ongoing Covid-19 epidemic. Hope will initially close for 3 weeks and then…
Granite Design STASH Multi-Tool Review – A Mini tool that slides in a tube
Granite Design’s STASH multi-tool is an in head tube solution to trail tool convenience, and it’s easy to fit and cheap to buy. It’s easy to go out for ride have a mechanical and then realise you haven’t got a multi-tool with you. Well, at…
Backyard bikeparks and Chameleons this is what the pros do in lockdown part 2
We catch up with what the pros are up to while keeping at home during the lockdown, but we can’t decide if we’d rather play with a chameleon or be more like Akrigg. Greg Minnaar Chris Akrigg Nigel Page Richard Gasperotti Loose Dog Lewis Jack…
Did YT just leak a new bike in their message about the Covid-19 lockdown?
YT Industries posted a video yesterday to stress the importance of following lockdown rules, but in the making of it, they’ve leaked a new YT model not yet on sale! The Live Caged video from YT features YT’s founder, Markus Flossmann and CTO Chris Hilton,…
Monkeys Sauce starts production of Hydroalcoholic Gel for hospitals
French company Monkeys Sauce has shifted production from sealant and bike cleaning products to manufacture Hydroalcoholic Gel for hospitals. It’s at times like these that we’re proud to be part of the mountain bike community, and as the world goes into lockdown, athletes, brands and…
Steve Peat releases “Won’t Back Down” the full movie for free
Prefer downhill to Disney + ? Then sit back and watch the excellent “Won’t Back Down” full film for free thanks to Peaty! To help with your isolation and hopefully keep you in your houses, we have decided to put “Won’t Back Down “ online…
2020 Fort William World Cup Cancelled
We all knew it was going to happen, but it has finally been made official. The 2020 Fort William World Cup has been cancelled. It’s hardly a surprise, but it is now official. The 3rd round of the 2020 Downhill World Cup at Fort William…
The Forestal Siryon eMTB has 4G LTE, Nitro and weighs just 17.4kg
The Forestal Siryon is a 17.4kg eMTB with a self-developed motor, 170mm travel, carbon frame and 4G internet connection! It has been a long time coming, but finally, Forestal has unveiled full specification, feature, and price details of its first-ever eMTB. Named the Siryon, after…
BTR is working on the Mk2 Gasser Steel full-suspension frame
Fans of steel full-suspension frames have got plenty to choose from, but fans steel DH bikes might want to take a look at the BTR Gasser Mk2. BTR might be best known for UK hardtails and the Pinner full-suspension bike, but a few years ago…
This is what the pros do when they self-isolate
What do the pros do when they can’t race, or go out to train during the Coronavirus shutdown? Well, some train and others go bonkers! Josh Bryceland – Gravel jibbing Alex Marin – Indoor DH race runs Loic Bruni – Instagram Live Spin Classes Yoann…
Break the self-isolation boredom with Loic Bruni’s Instagram Live Spinning Class
Join Loic Bruni in an Instagram Live spinning class tomorrow and take a break from all the Covid-19 bad news. There is a lot to like about Loic Bruni. He has the same birthday as me, which makes him awesome, he is insanely good on…
Coronavirus | Here’s a list of the bike parks that are open and closed
UPDATE: Please do not travel to any bike parks during the outbreak. Please follow guidelines to self isolate if you have symptoms or social distancing if you do go out. Do not ride in groups and do not take risks on your bike.
Lake Garda Festival Postponed to July 24-26
The Riva Bike Festival at Lake Garda has announced that the event has been postponed until the end of July. Due to the fast-changing situation with COVID-19, we, unfortunately, have to reschedule the FSA BIKE Festival in RIVA. Our top priority is the health and…
Review | Shimano SLX M7120 4 pot power for pennies
Andi bolted a pair of the Shimano SLX M7120 4 Pot brakes to a heavy eMTB and pointed it downhill to see if these mid-range stoppers are up to the job. Shimano SLX has long been my go-to groupset over the years, and now that…
Video: Tommy Zula can ride anything and everywhere effortlessly
If the Coronavirus isn’t making you sick then watching this epic short video of Tommy Zula surely will… Or maybe it will just inspire you to get out and ride! Wait… you don’t know how Tommy Zula is?… Ok, this guy became the first-ever World…
Review: 9 Months With the Ride Concepts Hellion Flat Shoe
Launched in 2018, Ride Concepts are the new kids on the MTB shoe block, but can their kicks take on the establishment? Had you asked me just a few years ago which flat shoe I would recommend, I would probably tell you to look at…
Coronavirus means you could be fined €3000 for cycling in Spain
Spain has joined Italy on its ban of cycling during the Coronavirus outbreak with Police handing out fines of up to €3000. UPDATE: We have had reports stating that Italy hasn’t banned cycling however these reports contradict those statements. Cycling Weekly Bicitv.it Italian Government (Italian)…
Fort William DH World Cup Hasn’t Been Postponed … Yet!
The event organisers of the Fort William Downhill World Cup have posted a statement telling that the race is still on, at least for now. As events around the world are put on hold, we’ve been speaking to people in the know about the possibility…
Friday 13th and something Evil has arrived! V3 Evil Following launched
The third generation Evil Following had dropped with a Friday 13th compatible frame, geo and features. If you didn’t already know that a new version of the Evil Following was on the way, then you haven’t been keeping an eye on the homepage of Singletrack.…
4 Mudguards tested | 4 effective face fenders
Spring was due right around now, and this time last year we were riding summer tyres, still, you can ride and not get covered in crap with these 4 mudguards. Mudhugger FRX Price: £25.00 From: Mudhugger What do Loic Bruni and Andi have in common?…
London Bike Show Postponed due to … you already know!
Another of the year’s big bike bonanzas has been postponed due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus. London Bike Show won’t go ahead as planned. The London Bike Show is following in the same footsteps as the first round of the downhill WC, the first two rounds…
Vee Tire Snap Trail Review: Downhill inspired sticky trail tyres
Trail ready Thai tyres built on trickle-down downhill race tech. We test that fast-rolling Vee Tire Snap Trail Top 40. Vee Tire Co. has been growing in popularity at a very steady and consistent pace over the past few years, and that’s a pretty outstanding…
Lone Parabellum Review | Poppy and playful standards smasher
Lone Bicycles lent us their refreshingly unique Lone Parabellum to test against the UK finest winter weather. Romain Olmos is a French mountain bike legend who once shared sponsors with Darren Berrecloth, Anne Caroline Chausson and Neil Donoghue. Known for his stylish 4X wins and…
Sea Otter Classic Rescheduled to October 1-4
The new dates of the Sea Otter Classic have been announced with the show now taking place in the first week of October. The coronavirus outbreak continues to disrupt the mountain biking calendar, the latest event to be postponed being the first round of the…
Breaking: Has the first round of the 2020 WC in Lousã been postponed?
Rumours are doing the rounds that suggest the first round of the UCI Downhill WC have been postponed in Lousã. We have no official word from the UCI yet, but rumours are spreading that the first round of the downhill WC to be held in…
Orange Pro Line Bikes Focus on Suspension Performance and Price
Orange has announced a new Pro Line build for the Orange Five and Alpine 6 that focuses on suspension performance and affordability. You know how it can be. You want a certain frame, with a certain level of suspension, but to get it you have…
These 3D printed disc callipers weigh under 60g!
We’ve had 3D printed bikes, and 3D printed components, but these Radic Performance callipers are the first 3D printed disc brakes we’ve seen. Spotted at Crankworx Rotorua, these 3D printed brake callipers are designed and manufactured in New Zealand by Radic Performance. Radic Performance is…
Intense blurs the line between eMTB and Moto with the new Tazer MX
If you’re an eMTB rider who is fed up of people calling your bike a motorbike, then I can’t wait to hear what you think of the new Intense Tazer MX. When Intense reintroduced the Tazer as an eMTB, they were pretty clear on who…
Millyard Racing downhill bike making a comeback with HyperRide Suspension?
Almost a decade and a half ago, Allen Millyard built a one-off custom downhill bike that was lightyears ahead of what was on sale, and now new social media posts suggest it could be making a return. Allen Millyard is an engineer with a passion…
Sea Otter Postponed due to Coronavirus
Sea Otter is the next major cycling event to be postponed due to Coronavirus. First, it was the Tapei Bike Show, then Mountain Mayhem and now Sea Otter, all now postponed due to the Coronavirus outbreak. These haven’t been the only cycling casualties though as…
VeeTire SNAP Trail released
Thai tyre makers, Vee Tire Co. releases the new Vee Tire SNAP Trail based on the popular Flow SNAP WCE. Vee Tire Co. is very much an up and coming tyre maker. The Thai based manufacturer is headed up by Bike Sukanjanapong who has been…
This is the Forestal eMTB more to come in March!
Forestal has posted another teaser giving us our best look at the eMTB so far and giving us a possible launch date. Andorran eMTB/Tech brand, Forestal has released another teaser to whet our appetite, but instead of still images, we get a video that provides…
