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

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.

Hunt Mountain Enduro V3, rejigged everything, £499

Different width F&R rims, stronger rims, 40T ratchet freehub, no weird spokes, brass nipples, proper bearings.

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...

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.

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.

Demo a Saracen at Bike Ranch Snowdonia

Saracen has partnered with Bike Ranch Snowdonia to be the first Saracen bike and e-bike demo centre in Wales. 

Owen Robinson joins Privateer Bikes

Ex-Nukeproof shredder Owen Robinson has joined Privateer Bikes. Owen will be riding the new 161 with HUNT mountain wheels.

Hunt’s new pultruded, carbon-dense H_Core inserts claim high impact resistance without high weight

HUNT\'s new Proven Carbon Trail wheelset with H_Core Rim Reinforcement Technology. Pultruded, carbon-dense H_Core inserts offer high impact resistance without high weight.

OneUp Components are doing clip pedals now

These are apparently the thinnest mountain bike clip pedals in the world. Large platform, fully custom SPD-compatible binding mechanism, DH-rated loadsa colours. 

The Merida EX enduro now open for pre-registration

September 12-14th are the dates for this year. Here’s the PR info, including details of a new category for the event: Pairs racing. The Merida EX press release: Widely recognised...

New Atherton S.150 launches today from £4,499

Hot outta the inbox is the news from Dyfi Valley that the Atherton S.150 trail bike is launching today. Here’s a quickie Press Relase. The S.150 starts from £4,499.00 (€4,480.25,...

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.