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The latest stories from the world of mountain biking.
DT Swiss launch underbar wunderbar L2 and L3 remotes
The new L2 and L3 remotes sit underneath the handlebar on the left. The L2 operates fork-and-shock simultaneously. The L3 operates dropper seatposts.
Atherton Bikes on sale for £3999 frame or £6700 full build
After a lengthy wait, you can now order a bike or frame from Atherton Bikes. Two models are available: a 150mm enduro bike and 200mm downhill bike.
Behind The Scenes at the EWS with Isabeau Courdurier and Adrien Dailly
This film, ‘Resilience’, is a promotional video from the Lapierre Zipp Collective team, but it’s worth a watch as a documentary of being on the race circuit. The film looks at the EWS season for Isabeau Courdurier and Adrien Dailly, and how their lives away…
Update! Derbyshire County Council – halts ‘repairs’ at Pin Dale!
Derbyshire County Council. Utter those words in a local access forum and someone will shudder, cold chills will go round the room, and someone will call their therapist. Derbyshire’s efforts at Rushup Edge in the Peak District, have become something of an exemplar of how…
Pump For Peace – Velosolutions Racing Team Launched
Pump for Peace is a global initiative founded by Velosolutions with the goal of making cycling accessible to all, and they’re extending their project by launching a race team. Riders were selected from countries vulnerable to marginalisation and discrimination (as a consequence of social, cultural, economic…
Nukeproof Giga Carbon 290 Elite review
Nukeproof has always tended to lean on the gravity side of the spectrum, but the new Giga was more gravity-driven than usual.
Bike Test: 3 Hardtails For Trails
This feature was originally published in Issue 137 of Singletrack Magazine. Andi and Hannah have been testing and swapping hardtails in anticipation of a summer of dry, fast trails. Words Andi and Hannah Photography Amanda We’ve been hunting down that rarest of bicycle items: the…
Don’t Miss Out On The Next Magazine – Singletrack Issue 141
Feeling a bit meh? Looking at the long haul from now until…when…half term…Easter…the clocks changing? Let us help give you something to look forward to in this grey limbo of the year: the next issue of Singletrack Magazine. It’s coming, and it’s coming soon –…
Behold! Our next stunning cover is available as a print!
It’s that time of the month where we’re putting the finishing touches to the magazine files, ready to send them off to the printer. That means it’s time for you to check out the latest cover. It’s another wonder cover from Pete Scullion: Cover Photographer:…
Editors’ Choice Awards – All the best bikes and gear of 2021
In Singletrack Magazine Issue 140, we brought you our Editors’ Choice Awards – this is where the Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. And now it’s time to share the news of those awards with you too… The year…
15 new or revamped places to ride in 2022
New stuff is what keeps us riding our bikes. If you need some inspiration and information, here's our starter for fifteen.
Fox Mainframe helmet review – MIPS on a budget
Want a helmet with MIPS but want to keep costs down? The Fox Mainframe does all that it needs to, and does it well.
UPDATED! Racing rumours: who’s left who, who’s joined who
New Year, new you. That’s what they say. The racing off-season has seen plenty of chops and changes. Here is the state of play as it stands. Below is our easy-as-possible-to-follow round-up of racing moves and rumours. No expanded threadfest 50-page forum post. No slow-loading…
Michelin’s new XC tyre range contains the tyre we’ve all been looking for
The low-tread Michelin Jet XC and Force XC tyres are all well and good if you like that sort of thing but it's the Michelin Wild XC that's triggered us lot over here in the filth of midwinter.
YT Izzo Uncaged drops 10mm and 600g
At 11.4kg the YT Izzo Uncaged is their lightest full suspension mountain bike yet. The previous lightest YT full susser was around 12kg.
Singletrackworld.com Mountain Bike Quiz of 2021
Here’s your chance to find out whether you’ve been spending as much time riding bikes as you have reading about them! How did you do? Is all the chat, knowledge gathering and general waffle part of the fun of bikes and you’re very proud of…
Top 10 Singletrackworld.com reviews of 2021
Tyres, jackets, hardtails, full sussers, purple things... the 10 most popular reviews on Singletrackworld.com in 2021 makes for some compelling reading.
Singletrack MegaSack 2021 LIVE DRAW – Watch it here
Join Mark at 7pm on New Year’s Eve, live from his front room for the grand prize draw of the year. If you have entered (and got the question right) any of our daily draws then your ticket is already in the MegaSack and you…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown 2021 Day 30 – Muc-Off Ultimate Tubeless Kit
It’s the final daily draw before the big one that takes place live on New Year’s Eve at 7pm. You will be able to watch right here on our website or head over to our YouTube Channel and make sure you subscribe to be notified…
Top 10 Singletrackworld.com stories of 2021
It's always interesting to see just what exactly were the most read stories on Singletrackworld in 2021. As ever, there are a couple of 'oh really' eyebrow-raisers in this little lot.
Singletrack MegaSack 2021 Day 29 – TSG Protection Bundle
TSG Bundle – Scope MIPS Helmet Lg, Tahoe A Knee Guard Lg, Tahoe A 2.0 Elbow Pad Lg, Trail S Gloves Lg Price: Helmet £139.99, Knee guards £79.99, Elbow pads £69.99, Gloves £29.99 From: Ison Distribution A bundle for those who like to make mistakes! The…
Video: Tahneé Seagrave talks injury, recovery, and new perspectives
There’s a vulnerability and honesty to this Wahoo Frontiers: Tahneé Seagrave video that we think you’ll appreciate. Tahneé Seagrave talks about the changes in perspective she’s experienced following some significant injuries, and with this comes some depth of character and thought that perhaps we haven’t…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown 2021 Day 28 – Ere Research Gravel Bar Tape
Ere Research Gravel Bar Tape with Dolce Bar Plugs & Aqua Naturalis Bottle Price: Bar tape & plugs £35, Bottle £10 From: Ere Research Two metres of dual layer cushioned bar tape just what your gravel bike needs. With pro racing and years of product design…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown 2021 Day 27 – FUNN Grips
FUNN Holeshot Grips Price: £13.49 From: Granite Designs The Holeshot grip from Funn is designed for ultimate grip and performance on the roughest of tracks. Available in 10 different colours, the Holeshot is made from a plush compound designed to absorb vibrations and reduce fatigue. It features…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown 2021 Day 26 – Halo Vortex Wheels
Halo Vortex Enduro 27.5″ Boost Wheelset Price: Front £189.99, Rear £309.99 From: Ison Distribution These enduro wheels have a 33mm internal width to increase tyre volume and maximise the available grip on offer. At the core of the Vortex wheels are new and improved instantaneous 120…
The Annual Singletrack MegaSack© Countdown – The Final Week Is Here!
Sunday – Halo Vortex Enduro 27.5″ Boost Wheelset Price: Front £189.99, Rear £309.99 From: Ison Distribution These enduro wheels have a 33mm internal width to increase tyre volume and maximise the available grip on offer. At the core of the Vortex wheels are new and…
Singletrack MegaSack Bloopers
There’s no prizes today as we are all over eating and preparing for Mrs Browns Boys on the telly later tonight*. Instead we have a short collection of clips from when things didn’t go to plan while filming our daily prize giveaways. Yes, as hard…
Burgtec Ride High Josh Bryceland Signature Alloy Bars and Enduro MK3 Stem – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Maxxis Wetscream MaxxGrip 29 x 2.5 Tyre – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Ergon GFR1 Grips – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
RockShox Zeb – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Orbea Rise MT M10 – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Bike Park Wales – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
CamelBak Chase Protector Vest – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Nukeproof Scout Pro – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Specialized Levo SL Comp – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
2021 GT Malverns Classic – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Glentress Forest – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Thule Rail Hip Pack 2L – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Scott Spark RC – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Michelin Wild Enduro Tyre – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Crankbrothers Stamp Flat Shoes – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Fizik Gravita Tensor Flat Shoes – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Nukeproof Giga Elite – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
microSHIFT Advent X – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Giro Women’s Chrono Expert Halter Bib Shorts – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
10@Kirroughtree – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
LifeLine Adventure Top Tube Bag – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Juliana Wilder Carbon CC XO1 AXS TR Reserve – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism, then at the last minute pull on the brakes in…
