On the same day that Shimano announced its new 12 (and 11 and 10) speed Deore groupset, it is also announcing a few more items, like bigger capacity batteries for its e-bike motors and, well, there are a few things that are particularly niche… XTR…
News
The latest stories from the world of mountain biking.
Shimano new Deore M6100 Goes 12 Speed. And 10 and 11…
Probably one of the most easy to guess developments this year was that Shimano Deore would be going 12 speed. Yes, Deore M6100 is 12 speed – and we’ll get to that in a minute – however what also needs shouting about is that formerly…
Giro Manifest Spherical Trail Helmet – Giro’s Most High Tech Helmet Ever
Today, Giro launches its most high tech helmet ever, the Giro Manifest Spherical trail helmet. Spherical? Yes, this uses MIPS Spherical, a technology developed in partnership with MIPS and first seen on the Giro Aether road helmet; only this time, rather than the pared back,…
‘Meccano For Adults’ Flat Pack Trike
Insync Bikes, the brand that surprised us with plans for a new DH bike this year before then deciding not to sponsor a DH World Championships team this year, has been working with a part time inventor to develop a trike suitable for a child…
The Last Tarvo is a super lightweight German enduro machine!
Last Bikes from Germany always pique our interest with unique bikes, and the super-lightweight Last Tarvo is no exception! Last Bikes is a German brand that consistently impresses me with the types of bikes that it releases. The first time the company grabbed my attention…
The new GT Zaskar LT – Is This GT’s Definitive Hardcore Hardtail?
The GT Zaskar is one of the mountain bike world’s longest-running names and one of the most versatile. Introduced in 1991, the Zaskar has seen World Cup victory in downhill, cross country, slalom and trials. And now, GT is introducing a more playful, almost UK-spec…
New TRP DH-R Evo disc brakes are powerful enough for a homemade Rampage
TRP has released 2 pairs of high-performance disc brake systems for both eMTB and DH applications, but are they powerful enough for a homemade Rampage? If you’re wondering what kept Fairclough in control while doing this the answer is massive amounts of skill, but we…
5-minute Bike Check: Isak Leivsson’s homemade steel downhill sled!
We had a chat to Isak Leivsson last week to give us details of his custom steel downhill bike that he made himself. We met Isak back at Fort William a few years ago where he was racing a prototype Pole downhill bike with the…
Kenda and Aaron Gwin launch the predictable and fast rolling Kenda Pinner Pro
The Kenda Pinner Pro is an all-new dry weather gravity tyre developed with the help of downhill legend Aaron Gwin for fast rolling and cornering performance. Aaron Gwin is well known for working with sponsors to develop products to his liking, so it’s hardly surprising…
Did You Miss Out On This Cover Story? ‘The Toughest Day Of Our Lives’
Martin Bissig reveals the video to accompany Gerhard Czerners’ story of the trip to Pakistan that featured on the cover of Singletrack Issue 130. Singletrack Issue 130 had a cover that caught your attention even more than usual – two riders – Gerhard Czerner and…
Nukeproof Colouring Competition | Bikes of the future?
We were completely overwhelmed with entries to our competition with Nukeproof to win a Cub Scout. Not only did hundreds of children spend a great deal of time on their artwork, they also gave us a glimpse of what the perfect bike looks like to…
Cotic RocketMAX Gen3 launches
Despite the lockdown the bike industry continues to develop and launch and today we have news of an updated favourite of many a British rider. Cy at Cotic has sent us all the details below of the latest iteration of their flagship full suspension offering,…
Hope and Commencal are 3D printing PPE masks for hospitals
Commencal and Hope Technology have put aside printing prototypes to help 3D print PPE face masks for local hospitals. Although it’s a sad and crazy time, it has also been a time that has shown the cycling industry give back to the local community. During…
Privateer 161 | From Prototypes To First Customers
If you were among the early orders, then you might be taking delivery of your Privateer 161 about now. Demand has been strong, and pre-orders of bikes are now being taken for delivery as late as September this year. We had a bit of a…
Must Watch! Allen Millyard talks us through the Millyard Racing 001 Downhill Bike!
Allen Millyard, the man behind the Millyard Racing 001 downhill bike, has just released a video talking about this revolutionary machine and we’re geeking out! The Millyard Racing 001 Downhill Bike was one of the most revolutionary downhill bikes of its time, actually, it’s still…
Nukeproof Cub Scout Sport WINNER! Sam Hill shows his soft side
We had several hundred entries to the Colouring Competition to win a Nukeproof Cub Scout Sport. There were wax crayons, felt tips, gel pens, paint… Entrants ranged from an 18 month old right up to a 44 year old (nice colouring, Neil, but you didn’t…
DMBinS Survey | What Trails Do You Want?
While lockdown might be limiting riding opportunities right now, that doesn’t stop policy makers planning for the future. Scotland has been pushing mountain bike tourism and activities through DMBinS, and their work continues. Right now, they want your input on what trails you want, so…
Tahnée Seagrave starts a YouTube channel with Kaos vs Kade game of B.I.K.E
Tahnée Seagrave has used recovery and lockdown time to start her own YouTube, kicking the channel off with a Kaos vs Kade game of B.I.K.E video. With racing out of the window for the present time many pro riders are looking at other ways to…
Looking for the ultimate tyre lever? CushCore releases the Bead Dropper
Thought you had the best tyre lever on the market? Well, think again as CushCore releases the Bead Dropper, the ‘Ultimate Tyre Lever’! CushCore tyre inserts are a great addition to any bike, but unless your a wizard with your fingers and thumbs they can…
The sexy, steel The Full Moxie costs £200 less in pre-order offer
Pipedream Cycles has launched a pre-order special offer where customers can save £200 of the cost of their new steel full-suspension frame. It might be Friday, the sun might be shining, but we know there are a few people out there who just need a…
Cane Creek eeWings Cranks – Now in 165mm and now in Raven black
Cane Creek has had some good (and you’d have to say surprising) success with its £1000 titanium cranks, and even launched a limited edition tie-dye set last year for the peacocks out there. However, they’re not all for show and the cranks have had some…
Video: Andi’s Custom Commencal Meta AM 29 SRAM Edition Bike Check!
We might not be able to test a lot of gear during lockdown, but the fresh kit keeps pouring in meaning Andi has customised his Commencal Meta AM 29 with 2021 forks and more fresh test kit. Who knows when the lockdown might be finally…
First Look And Competition: Win Shimano XC501 Fast Trail Shoes
Price: £139.99 From: Freewheel We’ve got a first look at Shimano’s new XC501 fast trail shoes and a chance to win yourself a pair. Read on for all the details. At what point does fast trail riding cross over into cross country racing? Is it…
Joe Smith Joins Vitus Bikes for 2020
Great news for Joe Smith who has successfully signed for Vitus Bikes for 2020, riding DH, Enduro and eMTB bikes from the brand. Press Release Follows We are excited to announce that Joe Smith will be joining the Vitus family. One of the UK’s most…
COMMENCAL Media Crew: Chapter one – Jb Liautard
Commencal’s Media Crew has been on the seen shooting pros and products over the past few years, in this article we get to meet one of their media artists, JB Liautard. I’ve been working closely with COMMENCAL for the last 3 years, traveling around the…
Magura MCi Conceptbike With Internally Routed Everything!
Fans of cable ties and haters of internal routing should look away now. Magura has created a bike with hardly any visible cabling – everything is tucked inside, even (most of) the brake hoses. Does this make for a clean and tidy look, or does…
Someone smashed Steel City Downhill and Peaty is Pissed!
If you go down to the woods today then you might be in for a surprise, or at least Steve Peat was this weekend when he found his local DH spot trashed! Steve Peat’s local downhill, the venue for the Steel City Downhill, has been…
Videos: Rattle cans and nose bonks watch Joe Barnes Lockdown Bites
We’re all handling the lockdown in different ways and for Hazzard Racing rider, Joe Barnes that means creating a whole new series of vlogs. Not being able to get out and ride like we normally do has been pretty hard on a lot of us,…
Audi Nines Freeride Video – Ski, Snowboard and Bike
Forget that this is actually Audi marketing, because this ski, snowboard and bike freeride video is worth a watch. With a healthy dose of self awareness and parody, it balances a heap of shots of people doing epic things with enough humour to make it…
2021 Fox 34 GRIP 2 and new Transfer dropper post announced
Fox Spring back into action after the Easter break with a new Fox 34 GRIP 2 and important updates to the Fox Transfer dropper post. Fox 34 GRIP 2 With the ever-growing popularity in ‘down country’ bikes, or in other words, lightweight and capable trail…
Guerrilla Gravity Gnarvana | Modular Frame Platform Gets 160mm Travel
Guerrilla Gravity announces its latest bike: the Gnarvana – a made in the USA big travel beast. Last time we reported on a bike with a name this good it didn’t end well, but Guerrilla Gravity has been steadily establishing itself with its USA made…
ENVE Lauches Brand New £1,800 Made in the USA Carbon Wheelset
Known for their super high end carbon wheelsets, with a price tag to match, today ENVE has launched a brand new wheelset with a much lower price tag than we’ve come to expect from the US composites specialist. With three models in the range covering…
2021 Rockshox Pike | First Ride Review
We’ve had a new Pike, in a 29in x 150mm flavour, for a few weeks now and, despite chunky riding being out of the question for the last couple of weeks, our local trails have enough lumps and bumps to be able to give us…
2021 RockShox Lyrik rides higher and performs better thanks to 2 simple upgrades.
With a new Debonair air spring, the 2021 RockShox Lyrik is easier to live with and better on the trail, but best of all the upgrade is backwards compatible. We all like innovation and change, but not when it means we have to dump something…
2021 RockShox Pike Rides Higher, Leaving More Travel For Hitting Rocks
All hail the 2021 RockShox Pike Ultimate! It’s new, it’s fresh and it’s different. Not that you’d actually be able to tell that because even to a trained eye, it appears identical to the already well-regarded 2020 RockShox Pike Ultimate. It’s true – from the…
Video: Jordi Cortes take us for a tour of the Fox 38 GRIP2 Damper
Fox team manager, Jordi Cortes opens up the new Fox 38 GRIP2 damper to explain VCC. If you saw our coverage of the new 2021 Fox 38 earlier in the week then you might remember that the fork features VVC (Variable Valve Control) for both…
Microshift Advent X is a 10 speed 11-48 drivetrain with no new standards and low weight
The all-new Microshift Advent X is a simple large range groupset for riders not wanting new standards and delicate setup. Microshift has announced a new drivetrain that they’re calling the Advent X. Like all modern drivetrains, it uses a 1x system, but that’s about as…
The Full Moxie | Pipedream Cycles launches steel suspension bike
Pipedream Cycles has gone finally full bounce with a new steel full-suspension frame named The Full Moxie. Hardcore hardtail fans and lovers of steel will be well versed on who Pipedream Cycles are. The British frame maker made its mark with the Moxie hardtail, a…
Search for the Slop – Dudes of Hazzard New Series
The Dudes of Hazzard bring us the first episode from a new four-part video series, documenting the journey to find the very best of the slop. Winter time in Fort William is always an exceptional experience and if you can handle the short days and…
First Look: Fox 38 everything you need to know and first look video
The Fox 38, a fork we have all long suspected, and one that is now finally official! Here is our first look at the beefiest single crown Fox fork on the market. Fans of the EWS won’t be shocked to see the new Fox 38…
Trust Performance ‘Suspends Operations’ – UK Distributor Offers Direct To Consumer Deals
Trust Performance announces it is suspending operations. We look back at the brand’s short history, and wonder if it’s over, or will it rise again. 4th April 2020 – Update from UK Trust distributor, Upgrade Bikes: “As UK distributor for Trust we are gutted they…
Yorkshire Air Ambulance Suspends Services
Yorkshire Air Ambulance announces it is suspending its operations to allow for the redeployment of staff during COVID-19. In a move that emphasises the importance of staying home and staying safe as much as possible, the Yorkshire Air Ambulance will be ceasing its services as…
Keep Fit | The Gowaan Gals 20min HIIT Lockdown Workout
EWS racer Chloe Taylor teams up with the Gowaan Gals to help you keep fit at home with this 20min lockdown workout. It takes a lot of motivation in this time of uncertainty for us to stay healthy and active, that’s why I’ve partnered up…
Video: Into ‘Im Chile with Santa Cruz
In February 2020, before everything seemed to change, Santa Cruz sent four of their riders to Chile to find the riding hotspots. But as much as this film is about the places they visited it’s about the times they shared and the energy they multiplied.…
The Starling Tellum 79er. A Better Bike Through Science!
The new Starling Tellum is a ground-breaking, industry-shaking full suspension mountain bike… with a difference. It takes the scalpel-precision of a fast and maneuverable 27.5in wheel and places it up front. Then, adds the blunt (but stable) force of a tough, hard hitting 29in wheel…
Desk Warrior | New eCommuter Cycle Simulation For Home Workers
Perhaps hitting the zeitgeist with an increase in working from home during the Covid-19 outbreak, online gaming entrepreneur Mr Romeo Fhowk has developed an eCommuter world called ‘Desk Warrior’ which he says he hopes to launch on Zwift, Peloton and other home trainers soon. Many…
Video – True Story: Joey Schusler
We hope our storytelling can help you escape current events, even for a few minutes, and bring some positivity to your day during these strange times. For those inspired: we ask that you respect your region’s legislation towards Covid-19 and only ride when appropriate. With…
Grab 22 Minutes of Good Vibes With This BMX Video
The BMX scene seems to be bringing out the best bike videos right now. This NSFW production from S&M Bikes has got to be up there with the best releases of the year. Good vibes. Warning: this is NSFW, and it’s NSFWFromHome either. It’s also…
New Giro Sector Clip In Shoes. Just don’t say ‘gravel…’
Giro has just announced its new Sector clip-in shoes. Lightweight, stiff, adjustable and with a dual BOA system to keep them tight, the look ideal for hard trail riding, racing and we’re not saying ‘gravel’ as that’s just bike riding, right? But yes – they’ll…
Stolen While Still Secret! Gen 3 Stanton Slackline
Generation 3 of the Stanton Slackline has been revealed early – as it was stolen from Stanton HQ in a break in. Keep your eyes peeled folks – if you see it, it’s the only one in the world! Stanton Bikes’ post says: PLEASE SHARE…
Sea Otter Europe Gets a new date 25-27th September
Sea Otter Europe gets new dates in September after originally being scheduled for May 2020. If might feel like that this epidemic is only just starting, but events are still aiming to go ahead as normal albeit at a later date. The European leg of…
