For this edition of Readers’ Rides, Gareth W shares his Stanton Slackline which he bought accidentally, but it’s a keeper. Bike brand and model Stanton Slackline Why this bike? It should never have been this bike. The bike that SHOULD have appeared in Reader’s Rides…
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Standout Product of the Year: DJI Avinox
It had to be. No other product released in 2024 caused such a kerfuffle as the DJI Avinox ebike motor. It was the genuine disrupter of a whole market. When drone and action camera specialists announced the DJI Avinox system in July last year, it…
Goodbye ‘Jumpin’ Jez Avery
It is with shock and sadness that we can report the death of the legend that is Jez Avery. Our thoughts are with his family and his friends. I thought I’d catch Jez later. Part way through commentating a bunnyhop competition at the Malverns Classic…
Most Innovative Product of the Year: Project Mjolnir
This year’s Singletrack Award for Most Innovative Product goes to Project Mjolnir. Project Mjolnir is an open source design for an adaptive e-mountainbike. By being open source, it allows people to take the design and have it manufactured at whichever CNC shop they choose. Get…
Singletrack Members: Discount List January 2025
As a reminder to our subscribers, here’s a non-exhaustive list of the current deals you can get access to just by simply being a Singletrack member*. Also, it’s a bit of an ad aimed at those of you who have not yet subscribed. How To…
Best MTB of the Year: Calibre Bossnut
The first thing I want to make clear about our MTB of the Year for 2024 choice is: this is not just because it’s cheap. It’s not even because it’s cheap and decent. The Calibre Bossnut is our MTB of the Year because it is…
Predictions for the mountain bike world in 2025
It’s that time of year when we look into the mists of time, peer into the future, and see what lies ahead. Maybe. In 2024 we were – as usual – sometimes somewhat right. Actually, we might have been ahead of the game – some…
MTB Personality of 2024: Wyn Masters
Fighting off the competition to take the title of MTB Personality of the Year 2024, it’s Wyn Masters. As well as being a top level racer, Wyn has brought Wyn TV to our screens, making his commentary and coverage as synonymous with today’s downhill racing…
Top 10 most read news stories on Singletrackworld in 2024
What happened in 2024? Which news got you clicking and reading? Welcome to the year that was 2024, in the top 10 most read news stories of the year. In a nutshell: brands going bust and Red Bull spectacle. 1. Wiggle Chain Reaction Deal Falls…
Best Image of 2024: Singletrack Issue 155 Cover by Pete Scullion
Your votes have been counted, and the verdict is in: you’ve voted this shot by Pete Scullion from Issue 155’s cover as the Best Image of 2024. “A photo idea that has been floating around my head for years finally came to fruition in the…
Top 10 most popular reviews on Singletrackworld in 2024
The end of the year is nigh, hence a collective desire to look back and assess the outgoing calendar. These are the ten most read reviews that we published in 2024. Note the absence of any megabucks full-suspension trail or enduro bikes. That very much…
Best Article of 2024: Chariots Of Rust by Adam Boggon
The votes have been counted, and the winner is: Adam Boggon, for Chariots Of Rust. Congratulations to Adam. Adam has written a few articles for us over the years, in between his medical school training. His stories are always a great read, though I do…
Best UK Riding Destination of 2024: The Golfie
Your votes have been counted and the results are in. You have chosen The Golfie as the Best UK Riding Destination! Is this relatively compact zone of interest the most ridden patch in the whole of the UK? It certainly feels that way from how…
Community Builders Award 2024: UK MTB Trail Alliance
Congratulations to the UK MTB Trail Alliance, who are this year’s winners of the Community Builders Award in the Singletrack Readers’ Awards. This is a new kid on the advocacy block in the UK and 2024 was about getting the UK MTB Trail Alliance off…
Most Desirable Brand of 2024: Atherton Bikes
Your choice for the Most Desirable Brand in biking in 2024 goes to Atherton Bikes. It’s a family affair, with the Atherton siblings and team mates sharing the stoke for their bikes on the World Cup circuit, in Gee’s crazy video projects, and just hanging out doing laps…
Most Desirable Bike of 2024: Atherton S.170
The Atherton S170 is no alloy look-a-like; Atherton has applied excellent engineering and delivered a mighty fine aluminium mountain bike.
Singletrack Forum Wrapped: The Stats of 2024
Like discovering that your most played song of the year was something by Meatloaf, what you’re about to read might be the kind of thing you wish you didn’t know… It’s our Singletrack Forum* stats of 2024! Most Liberal Token Givers This year we introduced…
Singletrack Forum Photo Competition 2024: ‘Open’
Welcome to the Singletrack Forum Photo Competition 2024. This is an idea kicked off in the Forum last year, partly in response to the Red Bull Illume winners. It’s just for fun – a chance to share and admire a selection of photos and perhaps…
Singletrack Forum Photo Competition 2024: ‘Bike Life’
Welcome to the Singletrack Forum Photo Competition 2024. This is an idea kicked off in the Forum last year, partly in response to the Red Bull Illume winners. It’s just for fun – a chance to share and admire a selection of photos and perhaps…
Singletrack Forum Photo Competition 2024: ‘Out There’
Welcome to the Singletrack Forum Photo Competition 2024. This is an idea kicked off in the Forum last year, partly in response to the Red Bull Illume winners. It’s just for fun – a chance to share and admire a selection of photos and perhaps…
Singletrack Forum Photo Competition 2024: ‘Gnarpooning’
Welcome to the Singletrack Forum Photo Competition 2024. This is an idea kicked off in the Forum last year, partly in response to the Red Bull Illume winners. It’s just for fun – a chance to share and admire a selection of photos and perhaps…
Singletrack Forum Photo Competition 2024: ‘Just Riding Along’
Welcome to the Singletrack Forum Photo Competition 2024. This is an idea kicked off in the Forum last year, partly in response to the Red Bull Illume winners. It’s just for fun – a chance to share and admire a selection of photos and perhaps…
Good Vibes Only: First Trail Pot Supporter Is Announced
In the continuing search for good news from the bike world, here are some happy vibes thanks to local bike shop Big on Bikes. They’ve become the first bike shop to sign up to support The Trail Pot, a charity set up to support trail…
Rocky Mountain Bicycles To Restructure In Effort To Avoid Bankruptcy
Rocky Mountain Bicycles is the second big bike name to hit the headlines for the wrong reasons this week, in an indication that the bike industry is still struggling to recover from the pandemic bubble. It has filed to restructure its operations under the Companies’…
2024 MTB World Series Racing Was A Big Success
The stats don’t lie, there was more of everything, from viewers to drones, and this year’s MTB World Series was a huge success. Big changes afoot for next year promise to ‘mark a bold step towards the future of mountain bike, fostering greater competitiveness and…
Mass Rider Layoffs As Pon ‘Pauses’ GT Bicycles
Pon is reported to have ‘paused’ GT Bicycles. Alarm bells started ringing last week, as many GT sponsored BMX riders were told they couldn’t ride for GT next year. GT without BMX? It’s like gin without tonic. It appears the cull continues on the MTB…
Day 12: SKS Mudrocker Mudguard Set
SKS Mudrocker Mudguard Set Mega mudguards to keep the spray away, front and rear. Mounts solidly to your fork up front to keep you mud free without all the rattling. Suitable for full suspension bikes too, the rear attachment is made using rubberised Velcro straps…
Day 11: Julbo Forest Evo MIPS Helmet
Julbo Forest Evo MIPS Helmet As you’d expect from a company best known for its eyewear, this helmet has a dual stowage option for your glasses. It’s also got MIPS rotational impact protection, a Fidlock buckle, adjustable visor, and tons of ventilation. If this (rather…
The MegaSack – What’s Coming This Week? PLUS Last Week’s Winners!
Tune in on the day to see which prize is on which day! But here are the things going into the MegaSack this week… TailFin Bar Bag System A bar bag system designed to be both stable and quickly removeable. The mount system means you…
Revealed: UK National Downhill Championships Calendar 2025
While the headline on the press release screams Fort William, many will be glad to see Revolution Bike Park on the calendar – after their closure for tree felling, this is surely going to be a boost to getting them back up and fully open.…
MegaSack Day 10: DT Swiss F1900 Wheelset
DT Swiss F1900 Wheelset Sold as the wheel for those with a tendency to smash, these are alloy wheels that will suit many riders. A good balance of strength and weight, offered at a great price, these have a 35mm external and 30mm internal width.…
Day 9: WIN this Lazer Chase Helmet worth £180
Lazer Chase Helmet This is a downhill certified full face helmet with Kineticore rotational impact protection built in. This is designed to reduce the effect of an impact on your brain while also reducing the impact of the helmet on the planet, by minimising the…
Coming Soon: The Singletrack Forum Photography Competition 2024
It’s coming back! Last year’s inaugural Forum Photography Competition was so popular we’re going to do it again. No prizes, just internet points, good vibes, and the chance to smile at something nice on the internet. Here’s how it will all work – pay attention,…
Year Round Camping Now Available In Scottish Forests
If you’ve a fully equipped campervan with toilet, you can now camp year round in many if the car parks operated by Forestry and Land Scotland. Previously this has been a summer only affair, but that’s now been extended. Note the requirement for a toilet…
Storm Darragh – What’s the Damage?
Last weekend’s Storm Darragh brought with it a rare red wind warning. While the damage wasn’t as widespread as Storm Arwen in 2021, it has caused a fair amount of damage in some locations. Particularly in Wales, there are still people without power or whose…
Day 8: Shimano GE700 and pedal bundle
Shimano GE700 and pedal bundle This is a clippy pedal bundle for the gravity or enduro crew. You’ll get a highly reliable set of Shimano M8120 XT pedals, with platform for extra control, support and stability. Plus, you’ll get a pair of Shimano GE700 shoes…
Day 7: Madison Clothing DTE bundle
Here we go with another prize bundle! Are you feeling lucky? Madison Clothing DTE bundle Defy the elements with this DTE clothing bundle. The tough 3-layer waterproof DTE jacket has huge side zips that double as pockets or vents, and wrist adjustments so you can…
Vote Now: MTB Personality Of The Year
Who has worked the hardest, raced the fastest, championed the most or just helped enable more of us to get out and ride. Who has inspired you the most in the last 12 months? Here are the finalists for MTB Personality of the Year –…
Tom Pidcock Stays With Pinarello Off-Road
Tom Pidcock may be heading to the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team and riding Scott road bikes, but he won’t be racing on a Scott Spark, or taking up enduro on a Genius. For the next three years he’ll still be riding a Pinarello off-road, which…
Day 6: Gtechniq Ultimate Bike Care Kit
Gtechniq Ultimate Bike Care Kit Whether you’ve a new bike you want to protect from the outset, or and old favourite that needs some love, this bike care bundle will have your bike looking its best. As well as cleaning products to get the muck…
What’s In The MegaSack This Week? PLUS Week 1 Winners
Ermagerrrrd. It’s Week 2 of the MegaSack Giveaway. Were you lucky last week? Will you strike it lucky this week? In no particular order (you’ll have to tune in to see what each day holds!) let’s check out what you could be winning this week!…
Vote Now! Best Image – Singletrack World Awards 2024
This is a simple concept: what was the best image published in Singletrack – print or web in the past 12 months? Thanks for all your nominations, now comes the hard part: choosing your winner! Singletrack Issue 152 Cover Photographer: Amanda Wishart “The Hope WMN Enduro…
Storm Darragh Forecast: Many Trails Closed Tomorrow
As Storm Darragh hits tomorrow, Sat 7th Dec, there are Red wind warnings in place for most of coastal Wales, and Amber or Yellow wind warnings in place for most of the rest of the UK. With many trails and woodlands closed, it’s a good…
Vote Now! Best Article – Singletrack World Awards 2024
Best article… a fairly simple one! The best piece of writing you’ve read this year, either in print or on this here website. Thanks for your nominations in this category. Here are the finalists… Spanish Bikepacking Diaries By Amanda Wishart UK Adventure: Chariots of Rust…
MegaSack 2024 Day 5 – WIN Stan’s Incredible Dart
Stan’s Incredible Dart This tubeless repair tool fits into your handlebar – or pocket – ready to be deployed when you need it the most. There are three ‘darts’ in the tool, ready to plug three holes in your tubeless set up. Rather than simply…
Vote Now! Best UK Riding Destination – Singletrack World Awards 2024
Put simply, where do you think is the best place to ride in the UK? Thanks for all your nominations. Here’s the list of finalists. Dyfi Bike Park dyfibikepark.co.uk The Forest Of Dean komoot guide to The Forest Of Dean The Golfie komoot guide to…
MegaSack 2024 Day 4 – WIN Bridgedale MTB Socks
Bridgedale MTB Socks Wrap your tootsies in a pair of these MTB socks from Bridgedale. You can choose the colour, size and weight of the socks that suit you, with three different weights on option for summer, mid-season, and winter. Each sock has been carefully…
Vote Now: Community Builders Award 2024
This award is about people. Who is getting bums on saddles? Who is creating the opportunity for new people to discover mountain bikes? We want to hear about the project, the trail building squad, campaign or other initiative that’s helping build the MTB community. Chris…
MegaSack 2024 Day 3 – WIN Schwalbe Albert Gravity Pro Tyres
Schwalbe Albert Gravity Pro Tyres A pair of gravity tyres to suit your wheel size could be yours! These are one of Schwalbe’s new radial tyre range, where the radial carcass is designed to give a larger contact patch, giving you more grip. The Albert…
Hunt Wheels sale ends today: up to 35% off + extra 10%
Today’s the day. The last day that you’ll be able to bag yourself a bargain set of wheels for MTB, gravel or road (if you’re that way inclined). The Black Friday Sales must come to an end at some point. And that point is the…
Vote Now! Most Desirable MTB Brand
Maybe it’s the brand whose name you see whenever you spot an initiative that makes you warm and fuzzy with thoughts of ‘aren’t bikes great?’. Or is it the brand whose videos always have you clicking on the ‘play’ button, because you know it’s going…
