“YT was never just a brand – it’s always been an attitude. And that attitude is back.” says Flossmann.
Industry News
Industry News
Best bits from Saddleback Show: Trickstuff, Abbey Tools, ENVE, Silca & much more!
We bobbed down Brizzle way earlier this week. Amidst plenty of charming retro guff, there was plenty of super modern stuff on display too. Here’s the highlights… Trickstuff No big…
Eurobike 2024 – Chipps went so you didn’t have to
Chipps gives the Singletrackworld members his personal takeaways from the massive 2024 Eurobike Show, held recently in Frankfurt. I reckon it’s coming up on 30 years since my first Eurobike…
Trade Tariff Troubles for US Bike Manufacturers
US bike manufacturers look likely to be hit with increased tariffs on bikes or parts exported to Europe, as part of the latest chapter in a tit-for-tat trade dispute between…
Interview: Chris Porter – ‘The bicycle fork is so close to its design limit’
Chris Porter recently made the trip up to Singletrack Towers to deliver a bike for the bike test of Issue 123 of Singletrack Magazine. Since he’d come all that way,…
Interbike 2019 Cancelled – What Now For The US Bike Industry?
The US bicycle trade show Interbike will not be taking place in 2019, it has been announced. Organisers Emerald Expositions made the announcement in a press release, saying: “The past…
2018 Scottish Mountain Biking Conference points the way towards sustainable radness
The fourth Scottish Mountain Biking Conference brought together representatives of government, major stakeholders, mountain bike advocates, industry reps and academics for three days of presentations, films, workshops and rides, all…
A Day With Charlie Kelly, Godfather of Mountain Biking
The railing moves, or maybe the pavement is narrower than last time I passed. My bar clips the safety barrier and I’m catapulted off the bike and onto the grassy…
Recall: Öhlins RXF Air Fork
Öhlins has issued a recall of its RXF Air Fork, and advised riders to cease using them immediately. The forks came as standard on a number of Specialized 2017 and…
Behold! Limited Edition Gold Leaf Pedroni Lupo Carbon Gara
Pedroni is an Italian bike brand that still manufactures all of its carbon and alloy frames in Italy. Being located right in the heart of Italy’s ‘motor city’, you know…
Eurobike 2018 LIVE Archive: Watch all our broadcasts from the world’s largest bike show
Hannah, Amanda, Wil and Andi comprise this year’s Eurobike team out in Germany. They are writing, shooting, tweeting, ‘gramming all week. Check this page for all the latest live broadcasts…
Lock and unload: Vista Outdoor announces plans to sell off Giro, Bell and Blackburn
US-based outdoor conglomerate Vista Outdoor has announced plans to sell off some of its biggest cycling brands, including helmet manufacturers Giro and Bell. We previously reported how the brands had…
Would you buy a cycling product that’s made by a firearms company? There’s a good chance you already have
Giro, Bell, Camelbak and Blackburn under fire for US gun lobby connections
Niner Bikes: Bankrupt Then Bought In A Day?
Niner file for bankruptcy and a mysterious cabal of investors swoop. Plus, the reason Jungle stopped distributing them
MIPS Initiates Legal Action Against POC
German preliminary injunction granted over potential patent infringement from POC products
Dalby Bike Barn Departs Dalby Forest
An apparent falling out with the Forestry Commission drives Dalby Bike Barn to move down the road
UPDATED: Mojo No Longer Distributing Fox Racing Shox
Fox Racing Shox and Mojo part ways, no UK distributor at present, and one rumour debunked so far
Pivot Increase New Bike Warranty To Ten Years
To mark becoming a decade old, Pivot have increased their warranty period to match.
UK Cycling Publications Bought Out By Media Giants
Immediate Media (MBUK, BikeRadar, What Mountain Bike) and Factory Media (Dirt, Road Cycling UK), have been bought out by two publishing giants.
Wolf Tooth Form New Bike Company
Fat bike, 29 plus or 27.5 plus - the Otso Voytek is designed to take it all with its versatile carbon frame. Many clever details within this brand new fatty.
CSG Connection 2016 Part 2 – GT Bicycles
Our second round up of all the good stuff at this year's CSG Connection
CSG Connection 2016 Part 1 – Cannondale
Our first report from the CSG Connection – showcasing 2017 bikes from Cannondale
Wiggle CRC Merger Given The All Clear
The Competitions and Market Authority have given Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles the nod to become WiggleCRC
Can’t Bunny Hop? Manual Deficient? Ryan Leech Wants to Help
Trials Star and Cirque du Soleil Performer Releases How-To Video
VYCE Stem Leads USE Re-Launch and Re-Brand
Ultimate USE a single bolt to clamp the steerer and bar. Would you?
GoPro and Red Bull Form Partnership. Media world Trembles
Step one: Make billions. Step 2: Occupy media from within. Step 3: ?
Syncros & SCOTT Recall Carbon Seatposts
Riding Syncros FL1.0 seatposts may be dangerous to your health.
ENVE Sold To Mavic Owner Amer Sports
In yet another high profile takeover in the bike world, ENVE Rims is now owned by AMER Sports (Owner of Mavic among others)
iceBike* 2016: UPDATED
The UK's iceBike* trade show invites public for first time. MTB stars confirmed, big discounts on RRP
BREAKING NEWS: Wiggle Set To Buy Chain Reaction Cycles
Industry news website Bikebiz are reporting that Wiggle are set to buy the Irish online bike retail giant
Pad times for SixSixOne
After Sockgate and the Maxxis Babes, body armour company SixSixOne become the latest MTB brand to withdraw marketing material
Rangers Wanted! Blackburn Seeks GDMBR Riders
No relation to Blackburn Rovers. There could be gear, a Niner, and a trip to Santa Cruz in it for you
Fox Still Mulling Over New Direction For Marzocchi
Marzocchi not expected to add much to the revenue streams of Fox according to bosses
Shimano Announce Plans For Huge Sports and Leisure Complex
Plans for a cycling, fishing and rowing super-centre from Shimano