The Grinder 160: RockShox Vivid Air, Thule 945 EasyFold, Bontrager G-Spike and more
Shut up legs, we’re trying to figure out what that rattle is.
by Ben Haworth 0

Shut up legs, we’re trying to figure out what that rattle is.
by Ben Haworth 0
Goes up to 250mm, new air-over-air design, new battery location and it\'s cheaper.
by Ben Haworth 13
The Privateer 161 (Gen 2) has great geometry, a decent build kit, external routing (yes!) and rides very, very impressively.
by Ross Demain 15
Madison Roam Men\'s Gilet hits all the right off-road notes: windproof, packable, & effortlessly stylish.
by Ben Haworth 6
Gone are Codes. Ditto Levels. Here is the new mineral oil SRAM Motive.
by Ben Haworth 1
Look Ma, no batteries! SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission is cable actuated but T-Type full-mount interface (replaces your UDH hanger).
by Ben Haworth 4
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...
by Ben Haworth 38
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...
by Hannah Dobson 2
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!)
by Hannah Dobson 6
Hunt Proven Carbon Trail H_Core MTB 29 wheelset offers a fast, responsive ride feel that adds a directness and sprightliness.
by Ross Demain 5
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...
by Ben Haworth 0
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.
by Ben Haworth 4
The confusingly-named 130mm-travel Merida One Twenty is essentially more at the XC end of the trail bike spectrum.
by Ross Demain 5
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…
by Hannah Dobson 1
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.
by Ben Haworth 0
The latest version of the Endura MT500 Women\'s Waterproof Jacket is huge improvement on the previous one. Better thought out, lighter, more comfortable.
by Hannah Dobson 0
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…
by David Gould 1
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...
by Aran Francis 0
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...
by Aran Francis 0
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...
by Ben Haworth 0
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...
by Ben Haworth 0
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...
by Ben Haworth and Ross Demain 0
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...
by Aran Francis 0
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…
by Ben Haworth 0
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...
by Ben Haworth 0
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...
by Ben Haworth 0