First published in Issue 127 of Singletrack Magazine, this Stanton Switch9er was reviewed as part of our British Steel test of steel hardtails built in the UK. Stanton Switch9er Price: £699.00 (frame only) From: Stanton, stantonbikes.com Dan Stanton launched his namesake company back in 2012,…
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Tahnee and Kaos Seagrave Post Videos Riding new Canyon bikes
Still no official confirmation from FMD Racing about the new Canyon Collective FMD deal, but these videos are yet further proof. Ok ok, we already know that Tahnee, Kaos and FMD will be riding Canyon Bikes in 2020, but without any official confirmation, these videos…
Rudy Cabirou leaves Propain Factory Racing 'New Year New Start'
French rider Rudy Cabirou bids farewell to Propain Factory Racing for 2020 and promises a new start. Another downhill rider reveals a change of team for the 2020 season. This evening Rudy Cabirou used his social media accounts to announce his departure from Propain Factory…
Tahnee Seagrave teases Canyon Collective FMD
If those British Cycling leaks weren’t proof enough, now Tahnee Seagrave herself has teased the Canyon Collective FMD. You saw our story about British Cycling publishing the Canyon Collective FMD name earlier in the week, now Tahnee Seagrave has posted a little teaser of her…
Breaking: InSync leaves Downhill Racing for 2020
We’ve just had word that the Insync Downhill Race Team will not be entered in the 2020 UCI World Championships! Insync will not be entering the 2020 Downhill World Champs this year it has been revealed. The breaking news was given to us today after…
Hope Technology Releases Microspline Hubs
Hope Technology has started the New Year with the release of Microspline hubs designed to work with the latest Shimano 12 speed cassettes. At the time of launching its first 12 speed drivetrains, Shimano had limited the manufacturers it would work with to supply compatible…
Top 10 Most Read Singletrack Stories of 2019 | Hacks, reviews, and tech
With another year behind u, we delve into data to bring you the 10 most read Singletrack Stories of 2019! This will be a Top Of The Pops style Top 10 starting with the 10th most read and ending with the number 1 most read…
2020 Team Rumours| Matt Simmonds 'heading in a new direction for 2020' what does this mean for Cannondale's DH Team?
Matt Simmonds could be the next racer to announce his exit from the DH World Cup for 2020, but what will this mean for the Cannondale downhill team? Cannondale Downhill came back with a bang last year with the ingenious dual shock bike which we…
2020 Team Rumours: Joe Smith Off Propain And Looking For A New Ride!
If you happen to be building a new World Cup Downhill Team and are looking for talented riders get in touch with Joe Smith. Joe Smith has revealed that he won’t be riding for Propain Factory Racing this coming season but worryingly has also revealed…
Singletrack's Top 10 Most Popular Videos of 2019
Over the past 12 months, the Singletrack Team has recorded, edited, and uploaded more than 145 videos to our YouTube Channel generating a whopping 1.6 million views! As the year is coming to a close, we took the time to pick out our most popular…
2020 Team Rumours: Canyon Collective FMD leaked by British Cycling
The Canyon Collective FMD team has been leaked by a listing found by eagle-eyed downhill mountain bike fans on the British Cycling website. Perhaps the worst kept secret of silly season is the rumour that Tahnee Seagrave and the FMD crew would ride on Canyon…
Bike Bargains For Your Christmas Money
Maybe you’ve been given cold hard cash, maybe you’ve got vouchers, or maybe you’ve got a big pile of things that don’t fit that you’re going to take back. However you’re funding it, we’ve got some bike sale bargains for you to spend your Christmas…
Andreu Lacondeguy Leaves YT – Where Next?
As per the rumours, Andreu Lacondeguy is leaving YT for pastures new. Who is he riding for next year? The press release from YT reads: The time has come for both Andreu Lacondeguy and YT to part ways. Andreu signed with YT eight years ago…
Stories You Might Have Missed While You Were Eating Turkey
If you’ve been in a fog of egg-nog and turkey, you might have missed this news… Jolanda Neff Crash Trek’s press office says: ‘Swiss star suffers multiple injuries in bike crash’ During a training ride in the Pisgah Forest, near Brevard, North Carolina, Jolanda Neff…
2020 Team Rumours: Chris Akrigg Leaves Mongoose After 12 Years!
Chris Akrigg announces he is leaving Mongoose after 12 years with a mega video edit! Akrigg hasn’t confirmed who he has signed for his next chapter of sick edits and crazy stunts but we’re sure to find out in the next few days! NEW VIDEO.…
2020 Team Rumours: Alex Marin Poses For Monkey Sauce with mystery bike!
Alex Marin poses for Christmas with a bottle of Monkey Sauce cleaner, a new bike and a host of new components, but what is this mystery new team? It’s no secret that Alex Marin won’t be riding for the Madison Saracen Team for the 2020…
Inside The Hope Factory | Video Tour
Ever wondered what it’s like inside the Hope factory? Wonder no more, as we get giddy and check it all out. Our occasional roving American reporter Fahzure was over visiting Singletrack Towers just recently, and since it’s important to show any tourist all the best…
Christmas Countdown Day 21 | Win an Invisiframe kit, decals and a hat!
Happy Christmas! Tune in now for your chance to win another Christmas Countdown prize from Invisiframe! Today you could win an Invisiframe kit to suit your fame, plus a set of custom-designed fork decals and even a bobble hat to keep warm too. Invisiframe is…
Christmas Countdown Day 20 | Win Ritchey VentureMax Drop-Bars
The Ritchey VentureMax drop bar is designed for both road and gravel bikes and are perfect for the mountain biker who wants a little drop-bar action. Unlike traditional drop-bars the VentureMax bar is available in wider width options and sports a flared design for added…
Bike Riding As Ballet | Watch This 12 Year Old Shred
If you’re looking for an oasis of calm, quiet and beauty, a mountain bike video isn’t the first place you might come. But we’ve got just that, right here, all the way from Salt Lake City. Twelve year old Weston Lloyd is riding the city’s…
2020 Team Rumours: FMD Racing Sticks With Fox
FMD Racing has confirmed that it remains on Fox Suspension for the 2020 season. FMD Racing is back on our radar again today after posting on Instagram that they will stick with Fox Suspension for the coming season. On its own, this isn’t super exciting…
Christmas Countdown Day 19 | Win a One Up Components Bundle!
One Up Components is offering you the chance to win one of their innovative cockpit setups featuring carbon riser bars, stem and lock-on grips, but these products are all unique with pretty cool features. The carbon bar is designed with a clever weave, layup and…
Amazing Moments in Bicycle History | A Video
There are lots of amazing moments in bicycle history – is this one of them? It’s certainly a great video, and well told story. Just a couple of weeks ago we ran a feature which included a video that had been recommended to us by…
2019 Christmas Countdown | Week 4 Here's What's You Can Win!
This is it! The final week of the Singletrack Christmas Countdown Giveaway where you can win prizes and even the Mega Sack! As Christmas Day falls on Wednesday this week, we have 3 days of prizes ahead of us including Boxing Day which is when…
Christmas Countdown Day 18 | Win HT T1 Enduro Pedals
We’re only a few days away from Christmas but we’ve still got some excellent HT T1 Pedals to give away in the Christmas Countdown. Today’s prize comes from Ison Distributions and is a pair of the award-winning HT T1 SPD pedals. HT T1 pedals are…
2020 Team Rumours | Jack Moir Leaves Intense Factory Racing
After 5 intense years riding for Intense Factory Racing, Jack Moir says good-bye for the 2020 season! Shark Attack Jack won’t be piloting an Intense in the DH WC in 2020 as he announces his departures away from the brand and team for the coming…
2020 Team Rumours | FMD Racing confirms split from Transition in 2020
It has been one of the hotter 2020 race rumours and now it has become a reality. FMD Racing will be leaving Transition Bikes for 2020. For anyone following the 2020 team news, rumours that FMD Racing was planning to leave Transition Bikes has been…
Christmas Countdown Day 17 | Win a Praxis Cadet Chainset, BB and Tool
Day 17 of the Singletrack Christmas Countdown could bag you a Praxis Works Cadet chainset, BB and tool! The last item from Upgrade this week is a Praxis Works Cadet chainset worth £150 plus a direct mount 32t chainring, sealed threaded bottom bracket and a…
Starling Cycles Announces New Things For The Year Ahead
Starling Cycles has released a video outlining their plans for the year ahead – including the release of a new bike, the Starling Cycles Twist. Starling Cycles says the Twist is: ‘the love-child of the brand’s two award-winning bikes, the Swoop and the Murmur. The…
Christmas Countdown Day 16 | Win Effetto Mariposa Tool And Tubeless Kit
Day 16 of the Singletrack Christmas Countdown gives you the chance to win amazing Effetto Mariposa prizes fro Upgrade Bikes. This collection of Effetto Mariposa goodies includes a tool keg with everything you need inside it to convert your wheels from tubed to tubeless. Then…
Video: Cotic takes us through the birth of a bike
Cotic takes us on a journey from through the UK manufacturing process of its steel bike frames. As you may all be aware, Cotic Bikes is one of the UK bike brands that is championing the concept of reintroducing bike manufacture to the UK. The…
Christmas Countdown Day 15 | Win A Set Of TRP G-Spec DHR Brakes
It’s time to stop what you’re doing and watch this video for a chance to win a set of TRP G-Spec DHR brakes! Christmas Countdown Day 15 is here, and it’s time to bring some serious braking power to your fingertips. Upgrade Bikes has given…
Scoutin’ About | Now That’s How You Ride Leeds Urban Bike Park
We know that many of our readers have ridden Leeds Urban Bike Park, and plenty of you are big fans of its variety of trails, tracks and jump lines. We can’t help but feel a little inadequate having seen these guys from Nukeproof show how…
Muc-Off announces technical equipment brand Lab.94
Muc-Off expands to include a new technical equipment brand Lab.94 specialising in modular bag and storage solutions. Press Release POOLE 17.12.2019, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — 25 years ago Muc-Off engineered the first-ever bottle of bike-specific wash. Since then, challenging the status quo and creating the…
Christmas Countdown Day 14 | Win A DMR Bundle
It’s day 14 of the Singletrack Christmas Countdown with Upgrade Bikes, and today we have DMR prizes. Another day another great prize, or should we say bundle of prizes? Upgrade Bikes have delved deep into their Santa Sack to bring us a bundle of DMR…
2020 Team Rumours – Confirmed Alex Marin Leaves Madison Saracen Factory Racing Team
After hinting that he would be leaving the Madison Saracen Team a few days ago, Alex Marin has now confirmed the news, but which team will he be joining? Team Saracen Madison rider, Alex Marin, has now confirmed that he is leaving teammate Danny Hart…
Christmas Countdown Day 13 | Win A Lezyne Bundle
Win a fantastic Lezyne bundle featuring professional-grade trail tools and ride saving tyre inflation kits! We’re well over the halfway mark of the Christmas Countdown and as the big day approaches, we continue to give away more fantastic prizes. Today we’ve teamed up with Upgrade…
2020 Team Rumours: Alex Marin Says "Thanks" To Saracen
The team rumour news hots up as Alex Marin posts a “Thanks” to Saracen on Instagram. There hasn’t been a lot in the way of 2020 Team Rumours, but there are a few movements going on, and a post by Alex Marin could confirm a…
2019 Christmas Countdown | Week 3 Here's What's Up For Grabs
It’s almost week 3 of the Singletrack Christmas Countdown and to get you stoked for what’s coming here’s everything we’re giving away! Christmas Countdown FAQ Lezyne Bundle Price: £138 total value From: Upgrade Upgrade Bikes has sent us this bundle of Lezyne gear worth a…
Christmas Countdown Day 12 | Win A 1×12 Shimano SLX Groupset!
On the 12th day of the Singletrack Christmas Countdown Freewheel gave to us! A full Shimano SLX 1×12 drivetrain! Freewheel.co.uk has given us a complete Shimano SLX 1×12 groupset to giveaway today, well actually no that’s not quite accurate because they have given us 2…
Win This Rough AF Bike in Jordie's Memory: Be Generous AF
Give generously and win big with this charity raffle in memory of Jordie Lunn. Before he died earlier this year, Jordie Lunn had been preparing for the next ‘Rough AF’ video instalment. Part of that preparation involved the creation of a special bike and jersey.…
Christmas Shopping In Charlie's Dungeon.
If the mists clear you can sometimes catch a glimpse of Singletrack Towers sitting menacingly on a hill overlooking the Calderdale Valley. The valley folk are people of simple pleasures such as hipster beer quaffing, yogurt weaving, and sustainable free love tantric vegan drum circles.…
Christmas Countdown Day 11 | Win a Finish Line Bundle!
It’s time for a good old clean and lube! Enter day 11 of the Christmas Countdown for a chance at winning this Finish Line bundle. With the weather like it is and us being proper mountain bikers, there’s a good chance that you’re in need…
Stolen! Ben Deakin's Custom Downhill Bike Stolen!
Ben Deakin has turned to social media to help retrieve his 2 stolen bikes be on the lookout! “Professional Opportunist” thieves have struck the home of Ben Deakin’s parents where he had left 2 of his downhill bikes. The two bikes were locked up at…
2020 YT Mob announced with riders from Austria, Ireland, New Zealand and Spain
The 2020 YT Mob will be back up to full strength for the coming season with a full team of riders taking part in the coming World Cup Season. For 2019 the YT Mob pits was the home of just Angel Suarez, but for 2020…
Win £50.00 in the Singletrack newsletter merch give away.
Every few weeks we pick a lucky winner from our Singletrack newsletter list. This week johnnieboy**** has won and now has a whopping great £50 credit on his Singletrack account, to use in our merch centre. He can choose from subscriptions, to hats, to hip…
Christmas Countdown Day 10 | Win A Saracen Zenith Carbon Frame!
Things are really hotting up this week, and today we’re giving away a race-spec Saracen Zenith Carbon frame in day 10 of the Christmas Countdown! In today’s giveaway, we have a race-spec carbon fibre frame to giveaway! Freewheel has really gotten into the Christmas spirit…
HSBC UK National Cross-Country Series Announced
Fancy getting your lycra on and your heart rate up? British Cycling has confirmed the dates for the 2020 HSBC UK National Cross-Country Series. The series will kick off in Hadleigh in March, before moving on to Dalby, which returns to the calendar after a…
Christmas Countdown Day 9 | Win DT Swiss E1900 Spline 30 Wheels
Roll into the New Year with a new set of DT Swiss E1900 Spline 30 Wheels up for grabs in day 9 of the Christmas Countdown. Today we have another fabulous prize from the generous folks from Freewheel.co.uk, a set of DT Swiss E1900 Spline…
Christmas Countdown Day 8 | Win Shimano MW701 Riding Boots
It’s not the time to have cold feet, enter day 8 of the Singletrack Christmas Countdown for your chance to win Shimano MW701 winter riding boots! Today is day 8 of the Singletrack Christmas Countdown, and once again we’ve partnered with Freewheel.co.uk. The prize that’s…
