Public announcements written by brands or other industry partners – Not Singletrack Editorial although vetted by Editorial

Manitou have made the FS again. No really.

A statement piece – a concept bike, if you will – that is equal parts nostalgia and innovative passion project of a few cycling industry insiders made into a reality:...

The Bossnut is back! Calibre’s bargain bouncer goes 29

After a total of five incarnations as a 27.5in bike, the new Calibre Bossnut rolls out on 29in wheels front and rear. And a bit more travel to boot. 2025...

NBD: Starling Beady Little Eye, Carbon Wasp Truffle-120, Norco Sight VLT

A quick mop-up of a trio of the most interesting new bikes to land in our collective inbox this past few days. Something for everyone in this dirty triad. Starling...

OneUp’s 1% Giveback reaches $1million donated

OneUp Components’ 1% Giveback Program has just ticked over $1 million dollars donated since 2013. As well as making arguably the best dropper post on the market, OneUp’s Giveback Program...

Lauf Elja is a 120mm single-pivot (without a Lauf fork)

Say hello to the new Lauf Elja. A full-suspension mountain bike from the brand you may know from the Lauf Seigla gravel bike and leaf-spring Lauf Grit forks. Lauf Elja...

Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Alloy announced

The very metal Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Alloy starts from £2,750 and yes, it has cable routing for mechanical drivetrains. We brought you the carbon fibre Specialized Stumpjumper 15 review a...

Details of the new Santa Cruz Hightower 4

A quick look over the new Santa Cruz Hightower 4; a bit slacker up front, a bit longer out back but the main rejig is in the VPP rear suspension...

Santa Cruz Bronson Mk5 gets longer stays and lower anti-squat

The fifth generation Santa Cruz Bronson remains a 150mm travel mixed-wheel trail bike but gets longer rear centre and a reduction in anti-squat. Santa Cruz Bronson Mk5 in a nutshell...

Shimano commits $10 million to trail building projects

Shimano Trail Born Fund is a new initiative aimed at increasing and sustaining mountain bike trails and trail access around the world. TRAIL BORN SHIMANO is proud to announce its...

Say hello to the new Maxxis High Roller III

You may have seen the new Maxxis High Roller III on various World Cup DH racers, often obliquey referred to as the “intermediate” tyre. (Or just all-out named as the...

The new Specialized Status 2 starts from £3000

The new Specialized Status 2 is available in 170mm or 170mm DH option. M5 alloy frame, alloy wheels, stout suspension, powerful brakes.

Niner Bikes go consumer direct in Europe and UK

We don’t often see Niner Bikes on the trails in the UK but that may be about to change as they move to selling direct to the public. Niner Bikes...

NBD: Flow eBMX, Trek Top Fuel, YT Decoy SN, Kona Process 153 & 134…

… Lapierre Spicy CF, Thok GRAM dk e-MTB frameset, Canyon TEMPR CFR shoes. It’s this week’s New Bike Day round-up! Trek Bikes press release: New Trek Top Fuel Gen 4...

NBD: Merida Big Trail, Hutchinson Eco Tyre, DJI ebike motor…

… Amflow PL, SRAM T-Type expansion, SRAM DB8 brakes, Giant Revolt, TRP x Bosch E-Shift system, Manitou R8 fork and Mara shock, Orbea Rise Alloy, Schwalbe Clik Valve and Fizik...

New Sonder Cortex trail bike launches today

The new Sonder Cortex trail is a short/mid travel trail - with 130mm at the back and 140mm fork up front - with bikes starting from £2,049.

NBD: Fox Purevue, Starling Mini Murmur, Garbaruk cranks…

... EXT Storia & Arma V4 shocks, Crankbrothers cleat tool, DT Swiss 1200 wheels, Magura Gustav Pro brakes. Here\'s the pick of the week\'s PRs

Details of the new OneUp hubs

OneUp have a reputation for doing things properly - without being overly expensive - so news of the brand making some OneUp hubs is worth a quick story.

NBD: Specialized Chisel FS, Giant Faith, POC Team Imani Migration…

... Ibis Exie Ltd Ed Team 31 and new DVO Prime shock damper in updated Topaz Air and Jade X Coil shocks.

New RockShox Charger 3.1 damper (yes, it’s retrofittable)

RockShox has revealed its new Charger 3.1 damper platform, which will be added to a selection of 2025 forks.

Sonder signs British Enduro Champion Harvey  Rollason 

Harvey Rollason will be racing their Evol as part of the brand’s new team for the  2024 season.

NBD: RockShox Psylo, Sonder Evol, Digit Ring, Öhlins coil conversion…

New Bikestuff Day is back! Here\'s the most interesting stuff in our inbox this week (plus a quick debrief of last week\'s stuff!)

Three new Fox GRIP dampers and a 32SC fork

A whole new swathe of dampers from Fox: GRIP X2, GRIP X and GRIP SL. And a total rejig of the Fox 32SC 100mm fork for XC racer-types.

Yeti ASR is its lightest full suspension bike ever

The latest Yeti ASR is a modern cross-country race bike with 115mm of flexstay delivered at the rear and a 120mm fork up front.

NBD: Specialized Levo SL Alloy, Transition Spur UDH, Liv Pique Advanced 29 XC

A modest amount of New Mountain Bikes but they\'re all rather potent in their own special ways.

Video: Inside the Hope Tech Factory

New film takes a tour behind the scenes of bicycle component manufacturer Hope Technology  - always a fascinating peek behind the scenes.

NBD: Sonder Evol, Norco Optic & Sight, YT Decoy Core, World Cup tickets…

This is where we quick \'n\' dirtily round up all the more interesting press releases from our inbox and hurl them through your screen.

Privateer Bikes finally launch Gen 2 range and pre-sales

After three years of development, 500,000m of descent, an Ard Rock triumph, plenty of rumours, and a few spy photos, Privateer finally introduces the Gen 2 range.

NBD: Cotic Escapade, Sonder Broken Road, Chris King bits, Purple Hayes (slight return)…

Roses are red, violets are blue, Wednesday was Valentine\'s, but we have bike news... Here\'s a round up of PR that\'s landed this week.

BESPOKED Handmade Bicycle Show moves to Manchester

BESPOKED Handmade Bike Show returns to the UK for 2024, and Singletrack World will be there this year! Press Release begins: Embracing an enthusiastic response from visitors, exhibitors and international...

First Look at new 6-Bar Scott Ransom

The new Scott Ransom continues the \'hidden shock\' vibe but this time adds another linkage into the mix. It\'s two louder.