Well our work experience lad has left, not taking up our offer of an extra week having realised that we really don’t ride bikes very often. So normal service has…
James Love
With Extra Bundles Of Joy – It’s Fresh Goods Friday 431
There are nerves in the office. A substantial number of staff are all on holiday. But it’s not the extra workload that’s worrying us – it’s the wellbeing of our…
Review: Cotic FlareMAX. Is Longshot Geometry a step too far or a step in the right direction?
The Cotic FlareMAX 29in/27.5+ was first introduced by the Peak-district based purveyors of made out of metal bicycles, in 2016. This bike here is the second iteration of Cotic’s 120mm…
First Ride Review: Merida’s New 2019 One-Twenty Trail Bike
Merida has recently launched a brand new One-Twenty trail bike for 2019. Featuring 120mm of rear suspension travel, a 130mm travel fork, and 29in or 27.5in wheels, the One-Twenty is…
Merida Has A Brand New One-Twenty Trail Bike For 2019
Merida has a brand new One-Twenty trail bike for 2019, and with a raft of frame and suspension updates, this one promises to be even more the versatile and capable…
Gallery: Working Fort William – Through the eyes of Mr Love
This is a retrospective look at Round 2 of the UCI Downhill World Cup. The weekend of the 2nd and 3rd of June at Fort William was a great time…
Review: X-Fusion McQueen Roughcut HLR Fork
The X-Fusion McQueen proves that you don't need to spend near a grand to get a high quality suspension fork.
Review: Burgtec Penthouse MK4 Flat Pedals
After 18 months of thrashing, what does James have to say about the MK4 edition of the Burgtec Penthouse flat pedals? Read on.
Review: Ohlins RXF36 fork & STX22 shock
James reports back from testing an Ohlins one-two duo of shock and fork
Review: Magura Vyron elect Wireless Dropper Post
Magura jumps head-first into the dropper game with a wireless electronic jobber called the Vyron. How did it fare in a British winter? James tells all
Longterm Review: Cotic FlareMAX
With 120mm of travel, the Cotic FlareMAX is the RocketMAX's baby brother. Make no mistake though, this is one capable steel trail bike
Review: Five Ten Freerider EPS Flat Pedal Shoes
Over the past winter season, James has been testing the all-weather Freerider EPS shoes from Five Ten. Do they get the thumbs up? Read on to find out
First Look: Genesis TARN 20
James gives us the rundown on this steel 27.5+ hardtail from British brand, Genesis
2017 Intense Tracer 275C Factory Review
James Love has been testing an early Intense Tracer sample for the last few months and here's his in-depth first test
Breaking: 2017 Intense Tracer Launched
The second generation Intense Tracer, coming to a hillside near you
Bike Check: Cotic FlareMAX Longterm Test Bike
James gets acquainted with the newest longterm review bike in the Singletrack office: the Cotic FlareMAX. Have a look at his initial bike check here
Kona Process 153 longtermer
James' longterm relationship with the Kona Process 153 has sadly come to an end. See how his bike evolved in this final review
Review: Syntace W35 and W30 Wheels
We just love reviewing really rad rims (and alliteration, we love that too)
