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The latest stories from the world of mountain biking.
China Cycle Expo: DJI bikes, Lewis Ti, High Pivots and more!
Andi Sykes highlights a few of the bikes and components that impressed him. Words and pics by Andi Sykes What was meant to be a trip back to China to…
Crankworx Debuts ‘Full Tilt’: will it catch on?
Crankworx Cairns included an invitational debut for an event it’s calling ‘Full Tilt’. This replaced the previous ‘Speed and Style’ event. The format is similar to 4X, but only three…
Hunt Proven Carbon Enduro H_Core wheels revealed
H_Core-reinforced carbon rims, compliant front wheel, durable ratchet hub, brass nipples and Enduro ABEC5 bearings.
New Orbea Rallon is DH as well as Enduro
As raced to the top spot by Tahnee Seagrave just t'other day, here's the new gravity sled from Orbea.
Custom painted Privateer 161 x Alfa Romeo
A bespoke paintjob by Blackcat Custom Paint built up MTB x motorsport brands.
Stif Mountain Bikes To Close In September
Stif Mountain Bikes has announced that it will close its doors this September. The news was revealed in an Instagram post, which reads: A Message to Our Community After an…
Sub-18kg Pivot Shuttle SL/AM uses Bosch SX system
Pivot Shuttle SL/AM; like the Shuttle SL but with added All Mountain.
Bielsko-Biala DH World Series Rd1 results, report and highlights vids
The first World Cup DH of the year took place in Poland. Here are the results, race report and highlights vids from Bielsko-Biala.
Fresh Goods Friday 757: The Boxing Gears Edition
Tell the world! Derailleurs are dead! Long live the belt! Well, that's what some folk are saying anyway.
Subscribe Today For June’s Singletrack World Magazine
Have yourself a big injection of good vibes this June. Put down your phone, pick up our print magazine, and take yourself a way to a world of mountain bike…
Saracen x Firecrest MTB supporting the next generation of DH talent
A new partnership called the Saracen Young Rider Development Programme (DeVo).
Niche Tech Randoms: SON Dynamo with magnetic external charging
Spotted at Bespoked Manchester, this SON Dynamo set up has the gadget lust in full flow.
Haibike goes gearbox with the TRN/IQ eeb
The new Haibike TRN/IQ (pronounced 'tronic') is another machine to adopt the Pinion MGU gearbox-motor.
Stayer / Gaza Sunbirds lower limb adaptive aid prototype
When Palestinian cyclist Alaa Al Dali was preparing to compete in the Asian Games, he was shot by an Israeli sniper and as a result of the injuries lost his lower…
State of UK Enduro Racing: Dyfi
Round 2 of the Welsh Enduro took place at Machynlleth over the weekend. Here's Aran’s second report of his enduro race season.
Niche Tech Randoms: Wheels MFG Singlespeed Conversion Kits
Shown to us at Bespoked Manchester, this is a singlespeed conversion kit for people who don’t necessarily always want to run their hub in a 12 speed configuration and want…
New Kielder Trails Open – Red, Black, and Double Black Diamond
Eventually it will be 1.69miles long, but that’s not such a catchy name – the new Mile Down trail at Kielder is a firm reminder that it’s not all gravel…
Fresh Goods Friday 756: The End Of Lonely Street Edition
Gosh it's hard not to talk about the weather. But we won't.
Subscribe this month for a FREE Tech Ride Jersey worth £45!
For the month of May we are offering new subscribers a choice of long sleeved technical ride jersey from our Ltd Edition range. Lots of colours and sizes to pick…
Sonder Falco trail hardtail starts from £999
Before you can say "rock me Amadeus", here's some deets about the new Falco hardtail from Sonder Bikes.
DJI does not agree with proposed e-bike rule changes
DJI comes out swinging saying the proposals do not "have a clear theoretical foundation".
WTF is a ‘mountain biking ecosystem’ anyway? The Local Loop has answers
Dry subject. Rad videos. Gawd bless da yoof.
New guidance for e-bikers In Scotland
Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland (DMBinS)has released some new guidance for mountain bikers using ebikes in Scotland. This sits alongside their existing ‘Do the Ride Thing’ guidance, and is part…
Bosch updates CX motor to 750w peak & 100Nm torque
New update gives Gen 5 CX motors more power - but not more power than the proposed new legislation would allow.
Ask the organiser: Singlespeed UK Championships 2025
Tim ‘Moff’ Gray is the organiser of this year’s Singlespeed UK Championships, taking place just outside Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Hampshire on 5th-7th September 2025. We caught up with him…
Who loses out if new ebike rules are introduced?
DJI? Deliveroo? Disabled people? Proposals to set a 750w peak power limit appear to be on the cards.
Readers’ Rides: Steel Special
For this edition of Readers’ Rides, Neal and Sam both share their steel full suspension mountain bikes.
Video: Rob Warner’s Retro Race
Retro bikes. Rob Warner. Modern bikes. Loud Troy Lee outfit. It’s all here. Peak lad science, possibly proving the point that brakes are probably the most important thing on your…
New Canyon Spectral AL starts from £2,249
Following on from the Canyon Spectral CF last year, here's the metal models: three Canyon Spectral AL bikes launched today.
Readers’ Rides: Titanium Special
For this edition of Readers’ Rides, Roland and Jon both share their titanium hardtail mountain bikes.
You’re being lied to about mountain biking
Whilst rad, mountain biking isn't all gnar, and by presenting it like that, lots of people are missing out an all the easy fun that mountain biking could offer them.
Video: DH Racing Can Still Be Fun, with Asa Vermette
It might be easy to feel a little bit jaded about elite level downhill racing. It might be tempting to just forget about all that stuff with timers and rules…
Fresh Goods Friday 753: The Apparently Apparel Edition
Hello? Is there anybody there? We're certainly not here. We're over there. Somewhere. Eating things most probably.
State of UK Enduro Racing: Llandegla
Happily, in a forest east of Wrexham, the spirit of enduro was still very much alive. Aran's first report of the race season.
Fresh Goods Friday 752: The Very Helmet Edition
Hey gang! It's time to gawp at some of bike and bike-adjacent stuff that's landed at STW HQ this week.
Red Bull Featured: BMX goes BIG in Manchester this Saturday
The brand new Red Bull Featured event will run from 5pm until 9pm on Saturday April 12th at Manchester Central.
Reviewer’s Ride: Benji’s Specialized Lavender SL Alloy
Benji shares his technicolour Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp Alloy which is not very stock anymore!
We Don’t Know What It Is, But It’s Not Rob Warner
We’ve just received this press release from MTB World Series organisers Warner Brothers Discovery. We’ve checked, and it’s not April Fool’s Day. Are you ready? There is random bold text,…
Fresh Goods Friday 751: The Not As Much As You’d Think Edition
Hey now, what does this week have in store for Eff Jee Eff? Well, there'll be not much an intro that's for sure. Because right now outside is Summer 2025!
Riders Unite Against World Series Podium Place Reductions
Prominent XCO and Downhill riders have issued a statement to Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD), the current organisers of the Mountain Bike World Series, asking for the reinstatement of the five…
Hunt Mountain Enduro V3, rejigged everything, £499
Different width F&R rims, stronger rims, 40T ratchet freehub, no weird spokes, brass nipples, proper bearings.
Proposed E-bike Regulation Risks Bridleway Access
We’ve had our attention brought to a Private Members’ Bill lodged with parliament that seeks to regulate e-bikes. It appears it’s in response to some of the recent media coverage…
New Fox DHX 2 and FLOAT X2 with 4-Way Adjustable Monotube
Fox has launched its new Float X2 and DHX 2 shocks. We’ve not had chance to put any claims to the test on the trail, but the redesign from dual…
Happy Mondays 010: Enhance Your Legs Edition
Get your legs ready for shorts season and Italy's version of Greggs;