Reviews

Maxxis Forekaster 3C Maxx Terra review

Winter is gone! Break out the Maxxis Forekaster 3C Maxx Terra tyres kids! Free* speed but without the unwanted terrors. Pros Cons Despite what anyone may assume, I’m not a...

Nixit Menstrual Cup Review: The IUD-Compatible Solution

The Nixit is advertised as a menstrual cup (or cap, or disc) that doesn’t rely on suction to stay in place. In theory, this makes it better suited to those...

Cannondale Scalpel long term review

I find it very hard to imagine being disappointed with the Cannondale Scalpel 1 (once you\'d got over the actual spending of all that money!)

Hunt Proven Carbon Trail H_Core MTB 29 Wheelset review

Hunt Proven Carbon Trail H_Core MTB 29 wheelset offers a fast, responsive ride feel that adds a directness and sprightliness.

Carbon Wasp Compound-150 first ride review

The Carbon Wasp Compound-150 is a 150mm travel full-carbon trail bike made in Yorkshire. And we’ve been for a spin on one. According to the bods from the Carbon Wasp Factory, the...

Merida Big Trail 600 review

The latest generation Merida Big Trail takes the previous incarnation and runs with it. It runs all the way to the top of the hardcore hardtail heap.

Shimano EX7 (EX700) Gore-Tex Shoes review

The Shimano EX7 (EX700) Gore-Tex shoes can be hard to find; searching for Shimano EX700 often results in the the low-top version. So make sure you find this high-top version,…

Merida One-Twenty 700 review

The confusingly-named 130mm-travel Merida One Twenty is essentially more at the XC end of the trail bike spectrum.

Polar Vantage 3 and H10 Heartrate Monitor review

The Polar Vantage V3 is a hammer to crack a nut for me - it has so many functions that you really want to be on a proper training schedule…

Exposure Six Pack Mk14 & Zenith Mk3 review

It will come as a surprise to precisely nobody that these two lights from Exposure are class-leading illuminators with unique looks and unbeatable support.

Endura MT500 Women’s Waterproof Jacket review

The latest version of the Endura MT500 Women\'s Waterproof Jacket is huge improvement on the previous one. Better thought out, lighter, more comfortable.

7Mesh Men’s Thunder Pant review

The price of the 7Mesh Men\'s Thunder Pant is a major barrier - £350 is a good starter mountain bike - which is a pity as they have proven to…

Deuter Trans Alp 32 EL Backpack Review 

The Deuter Trans ALP 32 EL (extra long) backpack is a pack for big galoots going out on big rides.

HT Components AN-71 Talon MTB Pedal review

The HT Talon pedal seems to be at a glance a no nonsense metal flat pedal for a decent price and after a few months of use I’d say this...

Fox Defend 3L Water Pant review 1 of 2

This is the first part of a longer-term review of the Fox Defend 3L Water Pant. The second part will be coming in spring, where we’ll have a better idea...

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...

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...

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.

Editors’ Choice 2024: OneUp Aluminum Handlebar

The excellent OneUp Aluminum Handlebar has been our go-to bar whenever we’ve needed to run a 35mm rise bar on… anything. “Bars are a key component on a bike and...

ODI Vanquish D30 Grip review

Knee pads for hands? The ODI Vanquish grip uses D30 (that soft, flexible, and impact-absorbing material) Also available in black and grey. Pros Cons How advanced can a set of...

Editors’ Choice 2024 – All our fave stuff of the year

The Singletrack Team pick their favourite products and bicycles from their year of riding. Benji’s Picks “Time to tally up. And it’s been another good year for keeping on keeping…

Editors’ Choice 2024: WTB Judge & Verdict tyres

WTB have rejigged their casings and their compounds. We had the new WTB Judge and Verdict for a few months now. And they’re excellent. Benji: “I’ve been a longtime fan...

Editors’ Choice 2024: Madison Roam Windproof Jacket

The Madison Roam Windproof is a stretchy fit, wind resistant jacket that is easily compressible and packable and can be stuffed into its own pocket. A lightweight ‘Lake Blue’ layer...

Editors’ Choice 2024: Hammerhead Karoo 3 GPS Unit

Could the new Hammerhead Karoo 3 rival the latest from Garmin and Wahoo? Chipps certainly thinks so. Chipps: “I had the previous Karoo 2 unit for 18 months and this...

Editors’ Choice 2024: Saracen Ariel 30 Elite

Saracen Ariel 30 Elite is yet another Ariel model from Saracen that looks the absolute bee’s knees. Literally. How does this yellow zinger handle the trails? Sometimes you get on...

Editors’ Choice 2024: Worx HydroShot 56 Cordless Pressure Washer

The Worx HydroShot 56 has been a game changer for me, and is genuinely useful. Put it to the top of your new toys shopping list. In the Editors’ Choice...

Stubble & Co Adventure Bag review

The Stubble & Co Adventure bag is designed to fit in most carry-on luggage situations, this 42 litre pack has a clamshell style opening, combining the best of suitcase and...

7Mesh Skypilot Jacket review

7Mesh describe its Skypilot as a “flawless wind and waterproof jacket for every adventure”. After 24 months of testing, Sanny is not so sure and ponders whether the marketing hyperbole...

7iDP Sam Hill Knee Pad review

The full name of these is 7iDP Sam Hill Knee Pad Holographic LTD Edition Series 1. That is quite the mouthful. Not that you should put knee pads in your...

ABUS HiDrop Helmet Review

Although fairly budget friendly, the ABUS HiDrop helmet is not just an entry level lid designed to get you by, it’s been used in multiple UCI World Series events. HiDrop...