Sick of politics? Enjoy a moment of solace with this week's Fresh Goods Friday, otherwise known as your two-wheeled portal away from reality.
Wil Barrett
Top 20 Mountain Bike Instagram Feeds To Follow
Who do you love following on Instagram? This is our Top-20 list of accounts that we're addicted to, and most of them are mountain bike related.
Review: Norco Optic C7.2
The 2017 Norco Optic is available in 27.5in and 29in versions. We put the Optic C7.2 to task to see whether less might actually be more.
Norco Teases The New 2017 Range & Sight?
Can you help us piece together the clues? Norco is teasing two new bikes, and we want to know what they are.
GekkoGum Lets You Stick Your GoPro…Anywhere!
Sick of seeing the same old GoPro footage? GekkoGum lets you stick your camera anywhere - even on your hubs! Caution: dizzying footage within.
Review: Shimano Deore XT Trail M8020 27.5in Wheelset
At less than half the price of XTR wheels, how does the Shimano Deore XT Trail wheelset perform on the trail? Wil shares his experience.
Video: Welcome To Enduro Sam Hill
Sam Hill has more talent in his left shoe than the combined skill of the entire Singletrack Office. Need proof?Watch this video of Sam crushing it!
Planned Trail Centre In Northamptonshire
There's a planned outdoor sports activity park near Peterborough in Northamptonshire, and the team behind it is looking for rider support.
Poll: What’s Your Material Of Choice?
Do you prefer a carbon frame with alloy rims? Or an alloy frame with carbon rims? Or something altogether different? Let us know here.
Just Announced: 2017 UK National Enduro Championships
PMBA has just announced details for the 2017 UK National Enduro Series. Want to enter? Dates, details and course video within.
Monday Morning Debrief 60
Chipps learns to build a frame, Hannah flies to Sedona during the US election, and everyone else spots a double rainbow. "WHAT DOES IT MEAN?"
Soho Bikes Fights Back Against Daily Mail
Soho Bikes has had a playful jibe against the Daily Mail's inflammatory headline from yesterday's front page.
GoPro Trading Halted After Shares Lose Over 20% Of Value
GoPro Shares have plummeted over 50% in the past 12 months, and the latest news from the Californian company doesn't look good.
€99 Titanium Jockey Wheels From KA Engineering
Want more titanium in your life? KA Engineering claims its Ti chainrings and jockey wheels are more durable, providing increased wear life.
Trek Issues Voluntary Recall On Select Farley Models
For owners of a 2014 or 2015 Trek Farley 6, you may want to check out this recall notice and get in touch with your local Trek dealer.
The Wireless XSHIFTER Launches On Kickstarter
Like the idea of a wireless dropper post and wireless shifting? XSHIFTER claims to work with any cable-operated gears and dropper posts.
WTF: Bird Of Prey ‘Planking’ Bike?
Ever wished to superman your way down the trails? With the Bird Of Prey, that's possible.
Media Exclusive: Hands On With The Quarq ShockWiz
The ShockWiz is a clever device that helps you to adjust your suspension settings. We took one out on the trails to see how it works.
Update: Planet X Sheds Staff, Blames Brexit
UK-based company Planet X makes part of its workforce redundant and plans to replace them with agency workers.
Cycle Clothing Made From…Coffee??
We really like coffee here at Singletrack, but is it good enough to wear? Aussie company OORR thinks so, and they've added frogs too.
Update: Fox FLOAT X2 Safety Recall
If you've got a 2016 or 2017 Fox FLOAT X2 rear shock, Fox has an important update on the recall that might affect you. Full press release within.
How Exclusive? The 2017 Mavic Trans-Provence
With only 65 places available, the 2017 Mavic Trans-Provence is possibly the most exclusive mountain bike enduro race in the world! We can see why.
Video: Dan Atherton In Dyfi Forest
Dan Atherton is just as well known for his trail building skills as he is for his effortless style on the bike. Here you get 2-in-1 with Affy's latest edit; Dyfi.
Final Update: Yeti SB5c Auction Finishes 31st October!
You've only got until midnight to get your bid in on this once-in-a-lifetime Yeti SB5c. And all proceeds are going to a very worthy cause.
Review: Trek Procaliber 9.8 SL
What did Olly think of the Trek Procaliber in the Flat Out Race Bike Group Test? Read his review in full here!
Top 13 Two Wheeled Terrors For Trick-Or-Treating
It's Halloween tonight, so here's our list of the ideal bikes and parts to go trick-or-treating with. Can you think of any more?
Monday Morning Debrief 59
The Monday Morning Debrief is back! This edition contains a crash video, 24-hour racing, fork testing, pit support, and a lonely Facebook Live broadcast
Suspension Setup With The Saggle
The Saggle might be one of the simplest tools available, but it can also be one of the most important ones too.
PhilPAL: A Helmet-Based Crash Detector
An intriguing safety device from a tech startup that claims to offer crash detection and an automatic emergency SOS function.
Review: Niner AIR 9 Carbon
US brand Niner has been championing big wheels since 2005. So how does the AIR 9 Carbon stack up against the BMC Team Elite and Trek Procaliber?
Received: 700c Rubber From WTB
WTB appear to have it covered when it comes to wide 700c rubber, and we've got a selection of different treads to test out over the coming months. Check out our first look here!
Saddle Bag + Dropper Post = Wolf Tooth Valais 25
If you run a saddle bag on your dropper post, then Wolf Tooth Components have a product you may be very interested in.
WTF: The 7in Travel SCURRA Returns!
Have you vomited yet today? If not, Scurra's dual shock masterpiece will probably get you over the line. Is this the ugliest bike on the market?
Tickets On Sale For Peaty’s 2016 Bike Bonanza!
Looking for the ultimate buy/sell/swap marketplace? Then that be Peaty's Bike Bonanza! Tickets and stalls now available
Review: Recovery Peanut Butter?
Dr Zak's Peanut Spread comes with added whey protein, making it a surprisingly yummy post-ride recovery snack.
Review: BMC Team Elite TE01
The BMC Team Elite TE01 uses a unique technology to deliver more comfort. Olly puts the lightweight racebike to the test to see if it really works
Ride Over ANYTHING: The Christini AWD Fatbike
Is an all-wheel-drive fat bike the true go-anywhere machine? With this unique US-made AWD Fat bike, Christini certainly thinks so
Schwalbe Collaborates With Airshot For Tire Booster
A new tubeless tyre inflator has been released by German brand Schwalbe following a collaboration with Welsh-based Airshot
TweedLove: The 2017 Glentress Seven
Entries have just opened for the 2017 Glentress Seven(teen). Want to know what it's about? Check out this brill video of the 2016 event for the lowdown
Motion’s Unique 1.85kg Fork With 100-170mm Travel
One year after its debut, the unique carbon leaf spring fork from Motion France has evolved, and now offers up to 170mm of travel at just 1.85kg
Magura Releases Limited Edition MT8 Disc Brakes
Love bright colours and crazy lightweight disc brakes? Magura has most definitely got you covered here then!
Video: Fresh Goods Friday 315
We take a look at the BOS Deville AM forks, the Giro Switchblade helmet, and new cold-weather shoes from 5.10
30 Trails Closed On The North Shore
In a move that's shocked local mountain bikers, 'No Trespassing' signs have been erected this week around Vancouver's iconic North Shore trail network
Update: Yeti SB5c Auction Bike
An update on our Yeti SB5c that we're auctioning off for a very good cause. And you've still got time to get your bid in!
Video: Martyn Ashton On Trans World Sport
A true legend of the sport, Martyn Ashton's story is inspirational to all. Check out this short video on Martyn's career
New Disc Brake From Yokozuna USA
Known for their premium compression-less brake and gear cable system, Yokozuna has just announced their first disc brake for road and cyclocross use.
Video: South Pacific Singletrack
What's the riding like in the Philippines? The Trippin' Fellaz went in search of singletrack and found some amazing trails in this ripping video edit
Private NZ Bikepark Opens To Local Club
Wairoa Gorge in the Sth Island of NZ has over 70km of purpose built singletrack in a private bikepark. And it's just been opened up to the local MTB club
14 Things That Drive Perfectionists Up The Wall
When it comes to mountain bikes, there are lots of little things that grind our gears. Here's 14 that really annoy the perfectionists among us
