Singletrack World Mountain Bike Reviews

Time Speciale 12 Enduro Pedal review

The Time Speciale 12 Enduro pedals offer great contact for your feet but they ain’t exactly cheap! They do look rather fetching though...

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Schwalbe Magic Mary review

The Schwalbe Magic Mary is a trail tyre par excellence. Fear not, this is not a new 'reworked' version of The Mary. Not new. Still amazing.

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Mudhugger MK2 Rear Mudguard review

Mudguardmeisters Mudhugger recently came out with Mudhugger MK2 Rear mudguard. Reusable velcro straps, rubber inserts, BB extender.

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DMT WKM1 Waterproof Boots review

Lightweight and plenty waterproof, the DMT WKM1 boots - or are they shoes? - might be just what you've been looking for.

Foot Wear 5

Buyers Guide to the Best Mountain Bike Glasses

I try to wear glasses all the time. As a short-sighted blindo I am used to such face furniture. The best mountain bike glasses are few and far between in…

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Giro Source MIPS Helmet review

The Giro Source MIPS helmets should definitely be at the top of your try-on list. It’s one of few helmets that I’m not in a rush to remove.

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Buyers Guide to the Best Mountain Bike Gloves

I hate gloves. Which makes me the ideal tester for them. For a glove to stand a chance of being worn by me for more than one ride it needs…

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Last Tarvo review

The Last Tarvo with its progressive geometry, stable pedal platform and predictable handling is certainly capable of a podium or two.

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Hope F22 flat pedal: initial riding impressions

The Hope F22 flatties arrived just before Christmas but despite kids, trips away and illness, we’ve still managed a few rides on them.

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Thomson Elite 35mm Aluminium handlebar review

The Thomson Elite 35mm Aluminium Handlebars are butted and tapered in multiple steps for greatly improved fatigue life and great feel.

Handlebars & Stems 4

Vitus Sommet 297 CRS review

The Vitus Sommet 297 CRS is an enduro bike, aimed at riders who tackle steeper, rougher tracks and also fancy cable tying a race number on.

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Buyers Guide to Mountain Bike Shoes for Big Feet

We point you at decent mountain bike shoes for big feet. If you are looking for mountain bike shoes in size 12, 13 and even 14… read on.

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Orbea Occam M10 LT review

Orbea Occam M10 LT - an Occam, but more so. It’s a long-legged trail bike with a focus that will chime with what many people are looking for.

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SRAM GX Eagle AXS Upgrade Kit review

SRAM's AXS wireless technology trickled down to GX level spec with the release of the SRAM GX AXS system. We like it. A lot.

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7Mesh WTV Chilco Jacket review

7Mesh WTV Chilco jacket (‘Wind, Thermal, Ventilation’) is a big new thing from top-notch clothing company.

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7Mesh Women’s Foundation Bib Shorts – for comfort in the heat of summer

This product was selected for our Editors’ Choice Awards 2022, as published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 146 In the Editors’ Choice Awards we highlight our standout bikes and products from...

Clothing

Ride Concepts Livewire Shoe review

The Ride Concepts Livewire is a bit of a do everything shoe. To be ridden all day, and then not look out of place having post ride beers.

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Atherton AM.130: First Ride Review

The 130mm travel Atherton AM.130 review. Diet Trail bike? Double Down Country? Just a Mountain BIke? Regardless, it’s a unique proposition.

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Editors’ Choice Awards: The Best Bikes and Gear of 2022

The products and bikes that made the team’s year in 2022.

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Bike Test: Mountain Bikes For Winter

AKA whatever gets you through the shite. Benji leads the team through the winter murk in order to find the ‘perfect’ winter mountain bike.

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Orange Switch 6 Factory review

If you want a ‘play bike’ for mucking about on steep wooded slopes it makes sense to go to West Yorkshire.

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Sonder Frontier Deore Rigid review

These aren’t bikes cluelessly designed by people whose main job is designing sleeping bags. Sonder bikes are designed by real riders.

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Hope Tech 4 V4 disc brake review

The Hope Tech 4 V4 from Barnoldswick metal masters Hope technology are their top of the line, hard hitting brake. With a claimed 30% power.

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Tailfin Alloy AeroPack Frame Bag Bikepacking

Tailfin Alloy AeroPack – The Fastest Frame Storage

The Tailfin Alloy Aeropack aerodynamic frame rack and trunk bag that takes 10 seconds to fit, doesn't slow you down and doesn't make a sound.

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2023 Vitus Mythique: First Ride Review

The Vitus Mythique originally came out as cost-centric bike. It was never declared anywhere as such but it was intended as a Bossnut beater.

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Buyers Guide to the Best Mountain Bike Shock Pumps

Bust one? Lost one? Never had one? Need one? Here's what to look for in a decent shock pump that won't let you - or your suspension - down.

Buyers Guide

Mondraker MIND Telemetry review

Mondraker MIND is a GPS enabled telemetry system. As well as being able to help you set up your suspension it collects data on it.

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Altura Ridge Pertex Women’s Waterproof Jacket review

Altura Ridge Pertex Women's Waterproof jacket is a relaxed fit MTB jacket, featuring a 2.5 layer waterproof, windproof and breathable fabric.

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Buyers Guide to the Best Mountain Bike Chain Lubes

This guide is going to be very much based in The Real World. We're going to be offering advice for people who don't really like to wrench.

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Showers Pass Timberline Jacket & Trousers Review

These Showers Pass Timberline Waterproof items are designed for the more casual wearer and they’re not so packed full of features.

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