Reviews

Osprey Raptor Pro backpack – for racing enduro, not your mates

This backpack is Osprey’s first mountain bike specific pack with an integrated spine protector. At present, it only comes in this 18 litre option, and it only comes in black...

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Specialized 2FO Roost Clip Mountain Bike Shoes review

pecialized 2FO Roost Clip Mountain Bike Shoes, reviewed for two cold, wet, snowy months. Does Amanda have cold toes?

Foot Wear 5

Fox Mainframe helmet review – MIPS on a budget

Want a helmet with MIPS but want to keep costs down? The Fox Mainframe does all that it needs to, and does it well.

Helmets 11

POC Consort MTB Dungaree review

Dungarees for mountain biking? Yes, that\'s a thing. Chief overall wearer Hannah tests out the POC Consort MTB dungaree.

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Cotopaxi Allpa 35 review – A carry on clamshell back pack

The Cotopaxi Allpa 35 is an ethically made back pack with versatile storage designed for use as carry on luggage on a plane.

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Review: Salsa Timberjack SLX 29 – how will you ride yours?

This review is part of the Bike Test feature ‘Hard Tails for Trails’ from Issue 137 of Singletrack Magazine. Price: £1,870.00 From: Lyon Equipment lyon.co.uk Salsa has been around since...

Bikes

Reviewed: Ragley Big Wig – a steel hardtail classic

This review is part of the Bike Test feature ‘Hard Tails for Trails’ from Issue 137 of Singletrack Magazine. Price: £1,999.99 From: Ragley We suspect that Ragley strongly believes in...

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Nukeproof Scout 290 Pro review: for a fun filled ride

This review is part of the Bike Test feature ‘Hard Tails for Trails’ from Issue 137 of Singletrack Magazine. Price: £2,449.99 From: Nukeproof Editors’ Choice 2021 This product features in...

Bikes

Reserve 30SL Wheelset Reviewed – properly light and durable wheels

Reserve was founded in 2014, with a simple goal – to make the most reliable and durable carbon wheels on the market, with the best strength to weight ratio possible...

Review

FINDRA Barra Waffle Merino Gilet – A dash of luxury on the trail

This Barra Waffle Merino Gilet from FINDRA is a unisex gilet made in the UK from ethically sourced Merino wool. Made with two layers, the inside is a fine knitted...

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Hunt Enduro Wide V2 – Hard Hitting Hoops That Won’t Break The Bank

The Enduro Wide have been in the Hunt range for a few years now and as the name suggests, they were designed for hard riding on rough and technically demanding...

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Review: Canyon Lux Trail CF 8 – the best value bike of its type?

Daz reviews the Canyon Lux Trail – another XC/trail bike in a long line of this ilk that he’s tested. Images by Rob Lockhart. I’m sure it was just an...

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Review: Shimano MW7 Winter Boots – No excuses boots for winter riding

These Shimano MW7 winter boots are designed to remove any excuses you have about winter riding. Forget ‘it’s too cold’ or ‘it’s too wet’ as the idea of these black...

Foot Wear 16

Commencal Meta AM 29 Team Review

Commencal went ultra-long and slack for the newest Meta AM 29, so does that make it too enduro for everyday riding? The Commencal Meta AM 29 has evolved from being...

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Review – Magicshine Monteer 8000 Galaxy you’re never going to need more light!

Magicshine’s latest 8000 lumen Monteer is less of a light and more like your very own personal solar flare for the trail! Winter might bring cold weather, mud, rain, and...

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Boardman MTR 9.0 review: brilliant or bobbins?

Barney batters the Boardman MTR 9.0. Boardman’s blingiest bouncy bike, but is this affordable full-sus Brilliant, or bobbins? Boardman’s MTR 9.0 is the company’s flagship mountain bike. No high-falutin’ DH...

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Smith Engage Helmet Review: High-End Protection At A Low Cost?

Smith bolsters its helmet range with the Smith Engage, a price-conscious helmet with high-end features and protection. The Smith Engage, by eyewear and helmet brand Smith, was launched as a...

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E*13 Vario Dropper Post review – an adjustable dropper on the go!

The E*13 Vario dropper post offers smooth action and simple travel change in a durable package. The dropper post has been around for decades. Even before it became a must-have...

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Gusset Slim Jim Nylon Pedals Review

The Gusset Slim Jim Nylon pedal is another composite flat pedal that proves you don’t need the latest CNC flats to get rowdy off-road. I remember buying my first ‘proper’...

Pedals

Kit Essentials: Fancy Pants

Where once the knee sock reigned supreme, now the riding trouser has emerged as a seriously practical option. Here’s what the Singletrack Staff have been using. We’ve had a little...

Clothing

Únic Signature Pants Review

This review was part of the Singletrack World Issue 139 Kit Essentials Feature Tested by: Andi Price: €88.62 From: Unicwear.com Únic is a clothing manufacturer based out of Andorra with...

Clothing

Showers Pass Refuge Waterproof Trousers

This review was part of the Singletrack World Issue 139 Kit Essentials Feature Tested by: Hannah Price: £185.00 From: Showerspass.co.uk These are not trousers for packing just in case. These...

Clothing

Giro Havoc Trousers Review

This review was part of the Singletrack World Issue 139 Kit Essentials Feature Tested by: Chipps Price: £119.99 From: Giro.co.uk Giro’s Havoc trousers are part of its surprisingly large clothing...

Clothing

Fox Women’s Defend Kevlar Review

This review was part of the Singletrack World Issue 139 Kit Essentials Feature Tested by: Amanda Price: £145.00 From: Foxracing.co.uk These trousers are designed for extreme mountain biking, enduro and...

Clothing

Endura Women’s MT500 Spray Baggy Review

This review was part of the Singletrack World Issue 139 Kit Essentials Feature Tested by: Amanda (Modelled by Hannah)Price: £114.99 From: Endurasport.com The Endura MT500 trouser is designed to be...

Clothing

Kids Ride Shotgun Pro Seat review: smile maker

Effectively a mini extra seat that fixes to your bike\'s top tube, the Kids Ride Shotgun Pro means your kid can come mountain biking with you.

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Fizik Gravita Tensor flat shoe review: do your feet a favour

After trying and being very impressed with the Fizik Gravita flat shoe, Extra UK sent over the more gravity friendly Fizik Gravita Tensor for me to review. Editors’ Choice 2021...

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2022 YT Capra Core 4 29 Review – The GOAT returns but does it live up to the hype?

Forget the big-budget movie launches featuring Hollywood stars! What we want to know is does the 2022 YT Capra Core 4 29 live up to the hype? Think of YT,...

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Nukeproof Blackline Trousers

This review was part of the Singletrack World Issue 139 Kit Essentials Feature Tested by: Ross Price: £80.00 From: Nukeproof.com Riding pants just make sense. They offer added protection and...

Clothing

Patrol 691 Evo Review | This Indonesian enduro puts the SUPER in Superboost!

Patrol Mountain has taken input from riders and testers from around the world and brought the geometry of their 691 right up to date. I do bring this up as...

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