Due to the threat of having to self quarantine for two weeks upon returning to the UK, Amanda is homeward bound with Rob Sherratt (Nukeproof marketing extraordinaire) in convoy with the guys and gal from Hope Tech. The first 9 hours of our road trip…
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Bike Connection Winter 2020: Day 1 Round-Up
The trails are dusty, the sky is blue, the quarantine area for Coronavirus is expanding, and Amanda has been finding out what’s up and coming from a small selection of brands. As with most Bike Connection events many of the products I’ve seen today are…
Shimano Patent describes automatic wireless dropper post
A recent Shimano patent describes an automatic dropper post with additional wireless control. Yes, automatic and wireless! Electronics are being integrated into bikes at a much faster rate than ever before. There are eBikes of course, but we’re also seeing technology shift and migrate to…
Specialized Recon Shoes Get A Revamp. New Design For 2020
“Specifically designed for mud” reckons Specialized of its new Recon family. The Recon 1, 2 and 3 are differing levels of spec, but all share a similar trail shoe style. Not too racy, not too freeride… The shoes come in a tier of performance –…
Chile’s Majin Cycles will build you one of these for $350
Majin Cycles from Chile isn’t likely a name that you’ve come across before, but fans of steel suspension bikes should give them look. It was a few years ago when I wrote about Marino Bikes from Peru and their bargain-priced custom steel frames. It was…
Stay Tuned For Bike Connection Winter 2020
Amanda is out in Italy at Bike Connection Winter 2020 – stay tuned to our channels for product news and inside info. Bike Connection is an opportunity for brands and media to meet up and look over products, test some out, and generally catch up…
426er Another Industry Standard
Do you remember how we all debated the 26″ versus 29er wheel sizes around ten years ago. Well, I am afraid those arguments may well be back. You see, at the Singletrack Merch Laboratory we have created a whole new mug size… “the 426er”. “Biggerer”…
Video: This trick was 7 months and 35 attempts in the making!
Paul Couderc should now be called “Mr. Perseverance’ after attempting this ballsy trick 35 times over 7 months before nailing it! Ever tried a jump or trail section a few times and fail each time? How many times did you try before you gave up…
Actofive Cycles P-Train mixes steel, high-pivots and CNC alloy in one sexy frame
German fabricator Actofive Cycles reveals the P-Train our new favourite niche machine! We all know that mountain biking follows certain trends. From anodised purple parts, Judy yellow kit, and MotoX inspired riding kit, to more recent trends like low shock positions, wider range gears and…
Slickrock Trail Saved From Oil & Gas Operations
Moab’s world famous Slickrock trail seems to have escaped a recent threat from oil and gas operations… for now. Under US land laws, parcels of BLM land can be nominated for potential leasing for oil and gas extraction. A comment period follows, during which time…
When and where are the 2020 UCI MTB World Cup and World Champ Races?
Here are all the dates, and places of the 2020 UCI MTB World Cup and World Champs races. While writing up this story, I realised that we’re only a few weeks from the start of the UCI MTB World Cup season but where and when…
Dorval AM Team announces 2020 sponsors
Just when you thought DH Team news was coming to an end, Dorval shows up with a host of new sponsors. The Dorval AM Racing DH Team has announced it’s full roster of team sponsors for the 2020 season, reminding us that the world of…
iceBike* 2020 – News from Thule, Park, Pro, Lazer and more
We’ve just been spending the day down in windy Milton Keynes for iceBike* 2020, Madison’s house show where it had many of its brands on display and lots of new bits and pieces on show for the coming year. DT Swiss dropper This was our…
HUNT Mountain Announce 2020 Athletes
Despite having only launched the wheel range in May 2018, the HUNT family continues to grow with the addition of three new team members for 2020. Official press release: From National Downhill Champions to Top 20 EWS racers, full time athletes and those splitting time…
Tahnee Seagrave Breaks Her Ankle Putting Her Season In Doubt
Pro DH star Tahnee Seagrave has announced she’s broken her ankle while riding this weekend. Her Instagram account detailed her time in hospital and includes some unpleasant images and video of her ankle being ‘corrected’. Despite the break and the obvious implications for her upcoming…
Commencal Meta TR SX | A Bike For Those That Party?
Commencal reveals the new Meta TR SX, a bike for those ‘who want to ride harder and stronger and who think that enjoying oneself is most important’. It’s for those that want to play, not race. Take a moment to appreciate it – we have…
New Salsa Rustler in Aluminium, Plus New Range Colours
Salsa has revealed the new line up of colours and builds for the Salsa Horsethief, Spearfish and Rustler, plus a new Rustler frame in Aluminium. UK riders a can stand down however: due to import costs, you’ll only be getting the carbon frameset options here…
YT Jeffsy Primus | A Full Suspension Bike For The Young And Talented
It makes sense that YT should launch a kids’ bike, given they’ve been scouting the world for new Young Talent. So here it is: the Jeffsy Primus. There are two bikes in the range, one with 24 inch wheels, and one with 26 inch wheels…
Atherton Bikes Release First Fifty Bikes For Sale
News just in from Atherton Bikes. The first fifty (so exclusive that they have their own #firstfifty hashtag) bikes have been released for sale today. It’s expected that once these bikes are sold through that a more regular production schedule will start to roll out.…
Nukeproof Cub Scout | Bikes For The Mini-Shredders
Nukeproof reveals a range of bikes for the future Sam Hills in your family: the Nukeproof Cub Scout. Launching the bikes, which will be available on sale from 14th February (just in time for half term, perhaps), Nukeproof says: “In-line with most new products to…
Troy Lee launches the brand new D4 Full Face Helmet
Incredibly, it’s 11 years since the Troy Lee D3 helmet launched, bringing all of Troy Lee’s famous design flair together with a very distinctive full face helmet design. The D3 is probably one of the most iconic and instantly recognisable helmets out there. Until now!…
Crankbrothers launches affordable Alloy Synthesis Wheelsets for XCT, Enduro and E-Bikes
Crankbrothers has added an alloy version of the Synthesis wheelset to its range offering tuned wheel action for riders not wanting carbon. It was around this time last year that I headed to Innerleithen to join the launch and ride on the new carbon Synthesis…
Matt Simmonds Launches ProLine Coaching
Following on from rumours earlier this year, UK downhiller Matt Simmonds has announced he’s taking a step away from world cup racing this year to focus on the British National scene and his new venture ProLine MTB. Full press release below. Over a decade of…
Been Off The Bike? You Need To Watch This | Innes Graham, Racing Killed The Love
If you’ve been off the bike and struggling to get out, then you need to watch this. Actually you should watch it whatever you’ve been doing, and listen to what Innes Graham has to say. This video shows Innes Graham getting back on a bike…
The Merida EX Enduro Returns for 2020
The Merida EX Enduro returns in 2020 with perfect trails, stunning scenery and possibly the best food and drink ever served at a mountain bike event. The Merida EX Enduro is an all-inclusive, three-day enduro mountain bike event like no other in the UK. It’s…
Danny Hart | Between The Races
Ever wondered what Danny Hart does when he’s not racing? Does he nip down to his local pub for a pint? Does he like a nice G&T in a fancy glass, or a pint of mild in the local Working Men’s Club? Maybe he keeps…
Votes For Women (‘s Cycling Awards)
Well, this is all rather embarrassing and uncomfortable, but I’ve been told I’ve got to tell you that I’ve been nominated for an award, at the inaugural Women’s Cycling Awards, created by the London Bike Show and Cycling UK. Here goes…. I’d find this a…
MTB Video Vault | Put Your Feet Up and Get Inspired
If you’re going to spend time in front of a screen it may as well inspire you to get out and ride, or put you in a state of awe. Much better than mindless staring at the pseudo-drama lives of some fictitious residents of a…
Commencal / Muc-Off Team Plans to clean up in 2020!
Commencal and Muc-Off have teamed up for the 2020 WC Downhill season. Will they clean up? Commencal has parted ways with Vallnord to form a new partnership with Muc-Off, makers of the pink soapy stuff many of us use to keep our bikes clean, lubed…
Take Control Of Your Singletrack Membership!
Thank you for joining our Singletrack community – we appreciate you supporting our work. We’re an independent UK publisher, and everything you see in Singletrack Magazine or on Singletrackworld.com is pulled together by our small team of dedicated staff. By joining our community you help…
Cody Kelley Joins Specialized
We speculated previously that Cody Kelley might be heading to Yeti along with Jared Graves. However, with Graves leaving Specialized, that’s created a space – which Kelley will be filling. The American rider, who rode for Alchemy last year and ranked 14th overall at the…
Tweedlove Seeks To Break Down The Barriers For Females In Enduro
Tweedlove organisers are keen to encourage women to take part in the sport, and they’ve issued this press release covering what they think the issues are, and what they’re doing about it: There is no denying that cycling is a male dominated sport. It is…
Unior Devinci Factory Racing Signs Greg Callaghan and Patrick Laffey
More Team Rumours turn to Team Facts, as Unior Devinci Factory Racing signs Greg Callaghan and Patrick Laffey. Press release follows: Greg has been racing the Enduro World Series from the very beginning and has been able to grow with the sport. Ireland’s best mountain…
Jack Moir Joins Canyon | Team Rumours 2020
He announced he was leaving Intense way back in December, but it’s taken until now to reveal who he’ll be racing for this year. The big news: Jack Moir is racing for Canyon in 2020. Here’s the press release in full: There aren’t many people…
New Canyon Strive CFR | Two Bikes In One, Less Weight
In 2019, the new Strive was launched with an overhauled Shapeshifter system. For 2020 the carbon racer sees the launch of two new Canyon Strive CFR models – designed for pro level racing. Here’s the press release: CFR stands for Canyon Factory Racing: these bikes…
New Pivot Switchblade | Flip Your Chip And Choose From 29 Configurations!
Pivot Cycles reveals the new Pivot Switchblade – “a bike with extraordinary versatility and category bending capability that redefines performance across every type of trail.“ As you might expect, it comes with longer reach, a slacker head angle and steeper seat angle. The new Switchblade’s…
Brendan Fairclough | A Dog’s Life Episode One, Out Now
The first of Brendan Fairclough’s new video series is out. At 25 minutes long, it’s a full length sit down affair. Grab a cuppa and settle in, or read on for the press release to whet your appetite. Brendan Fairclough has been busy with a…
Nukeproof Horizon Bars | Carbon and Alloy Options Redesigned
Nukeproof has gone into some detail explaining the changes made to the Horizon bars, so we thought we’d share the whole thing with you. Get your nerd on and learn… Building on the success of the original Horizon carbon and alloy handlebars, for 2020 we…
New Nukeproof Horizon Headset And Bottom Bracket
We told you last week about new pedals and chain guides, now we have more component news from Nukeproof for you. This time, it’s updated Nukeproof Horizon headsets and all new Nukeproof Horizon bottom brackets. Horizon Headsets You may well have a Nukeproof headset already…
Chris Akrigg will ride for GT Bicycles in 2020
After much deliberating and online speculation after he left Mongoose at the end of last year, Chris Akrigg has confirmed that for 2020, he will ride for GT Bicycles. Many people will be familiar with the fluid style of the Yorkshire rider through the many…
7 Sexy Valentine's Gifts For Cyclists, And There's No Lycra
Choosing a Valentine’s gift for a cyclist can be tricky. So we are here to help ease the burden, suggest a few great products, but also remind you that shopping with Singletrack helps us to keep pumping out the amazing print magazine, and all the…
Salsa Rangefinder | A New Hardtail Joins The Updated Timberjack
Salsa is introducing a new hardtail, the Rangefinder, plus brings new build specs and colours to the existing Timberjack. The new Rangefinder is designed as a confidence building trail hardtail, ‘to deliver thrills on local singletrack or venture into unknown territory without hesitation. With modern…
Commencal Updates The Supreme And It's Up For Pre-Order Today!
Remember back at Fort William in 2019 when we reported on a prototype Commencal Supreme? Well, that bike has proven so successful that it has gone into production. The Commencal Supreme with it’s high-pivot and idler has become a bit of an icon on the…
Goodbye Dirt Rag Magazine
Today was a sad day for mountain bike publishing. Dirt Rag Magazine announced that it was closing its doors with immediate effect after 30 years of publishing and organising events. While many newcomers might dismiss Dirt Rag as some old US magazine that they’d never…
5 Minutes With Kilian Bron The Volcano Runner!
Hot off the back of his latest video epic with Commencal, we managed to sit Kilian Bron down for a quick 5 minutes with interview. Kilian Bron is best known for shaking up YouTube with epic videos featuring a unique blend of incredible cinematography and…
Komoot Supports Global Adventure Cycling & Ambassadors in 2020
Komoot, Europe’s biggest outdoors app and proud sponsors of our Singletrack Classic Ride magazine features, is continuing its commitment to the global adventure cycling community in 2020. Take a look at how the app works here, and read on for the 2020 press release. Official…
2020 Burgtec House Show | 4 bikes we wanted to take home
For its 2nd year, the Burgtec House Show has grown to include more brands, house more products and serve up better food and coffee than ever before! Well ok, the excellent coffee was at last year’s show too. The 2020 edition of the Burgtec House…
Watch Kilian Bron being chased down an active volcano with racing drones!
YouTube sensation and the latest signing to the Commencal Crew, Kilian Bron, plans to go viral with this epic volcano video. Kilian Bron is best known for taking his two-wheeled companion to the outer reaches of the world and creating video sensations, capable of breaking…
Hazzard Racing Orange Bikes – Wait, Is That A New Formula Coil Shock?
Does this Orange Bikes press release tease a new coil shock from Formula? Hazzard Racing has revealed the Orange Bikes they’ll be riding this year – and that you can buy too. In amongst the pictures we think lurks something that is much more interesting…
Core Bike 2020 Randoms – Patriotic saddles, Boa, Body Armour and more!
Core Bike 2020 was filled with lots of flashy new goods to have us reaching for our wallets, but here are a few of the items that really grabbed our attention. Fabric Flag Saddles Price: £74.99 Fabric were displaying a new version of their fantastic…
Bernard Kerr Confirms 2020 Pivot Factory Race Team : Masters Stays, Charre Joins
Team Rumours season continues and Team Manager, Bernard Kerr, has sent us all a jolly email to let us know what’s what on the 2020 Pivot Factory Race Team: Hey everyone, Bernard Kerr here. I hear a few rumors going ‘round about Pivot Factory Racing…
