The first World Cup DH of the year took place in Poland. Here are the results, race report and highlights vids from Bielsko-Biala.
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Tomo Bikes: Tall Bikes and more, for more fun
Jonathan Thompson from Tomo bikes was at Bespoked Manchester with three very different creations. His Apocalypse build entry was pretty epic, while his mid-tall bike with giant hooter looked as refined as a Victorian penny farthing. And then, as if to prove he can be…
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 happiness. Check out what’s inside the June issue… Join us by midnight on 24th May…
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 leg. He went on to co-found the Gaza Sunbirds, the Palestinian Para-Cycling team. With the…
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 to go back down to single speed – or vice versa. “A lot of people…
Meet The Maker: Rasch Bikes – second ever frame!
Kata Rasch was at Bespoked Manchester with her steel brazed hardtail. As a new builder landing in a foreign land and having a whole bunch of people ask you about your frame in a second language, it must have been quite an intimidating experience. I…
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 riding in that corner of the world. Here’s the official press release to mark the…
Fresh Goods Friday 756: The End Of Lonely Street Edition
Gosh it's hard not to talk about the weather. But we won't.
Meet The Maker: RTiiiKA’s bike art with attitude
Rosa Ter Kuile, who works under the name RTiiiKA, was at Bespoked Manchester with her range of bike inspired art, and drawing bike portraits. I’m in awe of anyone who can draw, and I liked the punk attitude in her creations, so I took a…
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 from and each is worth £45. All you need to do to is subscribe to…
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.
Burf’s Rat Bike Project: affordable UK made frames for making chores fun
Paul ‘Burf’ Burford is best known for his BTR range of mountain bikes and trail tools, as well as his Gasser downhill bike. On his stand at Bespoked Manchester, he had all those things on display (including the Forum’s own Tom ‘How Much!’ Howard’s new…
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 of ongoing efforts to ensure mountain bikers are seen as responsible users of the outdoors.…
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.
Craig’s StAyTB – old school bike with all mod cons
Craig, more commonly known as 2nd Life Bikes, brought this Stayer ATB to the Bespoked Manchester bike show. While this bike was built for him by Stayer, you can also go on one of their Frame Building 101 courses and build one yourself. Or, build…
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 to get a feel for the vibe you can expect from the event. In a…
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.
Best MTB at Bespoked: Ballern Pressing Iron
Bennet Janz is the man behind Ballern Cycleworks, and the winner of the Best Mountain Bike Award at Bespoked Manchester 2025, for his ‘Pressing Iron’ full suspension bike. Bennet is described in Petor Georgallou’s article in Singletrack Issue 160 as ‘built like a horse conditioned…
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 bike. Here you go… What happens when you put Rob Warner against the clock on…
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 and tight trousers and white shoes and just go for a ride in the woods.…
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, there is Artificial Intelligence, the promise of enhanced experiences for viewers, and a partnership with…
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 rider podium. As originally indicated in the leaked document detailing reforms for this year, new…
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 around e-bikes (some of which aren’t actually e-bikes, but are electric motor bikes). The bill…
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 to monotube shock promises to be more consistent and more reliable, particularly with clevis mounted…
Happy Mondays 010: Enhance Your Legs Edition
Get your legs ready for shorts season and Italy's version of Greggs;
Cycling UK: Active travel infrastructure needed to close gender gap
Cycling UK has issued the following press release, highlighting the growing gap between numbers of men and women cycling. The charity is calling on the government to consider this evidence when allocating funds to infrastructure and transport projects. Here’s the full press release: Progress in…
New Blue ‘Squirrel Chaser’ Opens Soon At Hamsterley
Wondering what to do with the kids this Easter? Perhaps a trip to the new ‘Squirrel Chaser’ trail at Hamsterley Forest would fit the bill? Here’s the full PR from Forestry England: Hit the trails at Hamsterley Forest this Easter! Forestry England is delighted to…
Fresh Goods Friday 750: The Testing Messing Edition
Heads up! The clocks change this weekend. Yesss! Bring on the post-work golden hour dusky rides.
Launch: 120-140mm Fox 36 SL and new 140-160mm Fox 36
Details of the shorter travel Fox 36 SL and the practically-as-stiff-as-a-Fox 38 rejigged Fox 36 forks.
Endura Sells Off Sewing Facility To Streamline Production
Endura’s entire sewing facility at Livingstone, Scotland is being sold off, along with all the contents. The auction site listing shows a whole array of equipment – quite the operation. There’s everything from work tables, rolls of fabric and sewing machines through to industrial racking,…
Happy Mondays: Sprint Into The Week With A Whoop
Zippity doo dah, it’s Monday! The last Monday of winter. It’s a final sprint into (technical) summertime, which means that (actual) summertime must be in there somewhere. Check your shorts still fit and your suncream supplies are ready – we’re on the final leg. Honest.…
Improving Inclusivity in Mountain Biking: Project FIAS Insights
Words like ‘framework’, ‘strategic programme’ and ‘toolkit’ might be things you take to the trails to escape. But for those in the bike industry, they’re words that might make a whole world of difference to the experience riders actually have. Project FIAS (Fostering Inclusive Action…
New Fox 34 SL fork targets new breed of XC racer
Fox 34 SL goes up to 130mm travel, accepts 2.5in tyres, boasts increased bushing overlap and weighs under 1,500g.
