Reviews

Editors’ Choice: The Best Bikes and Gear of 2023

The Singletrack World team pick their product highlights from their riding year. Benji, Amanda, Hannah, Ross, Mark and Chipps pick the best.

Canyon MTB Performance Flat Pedal review

The Canyon Performance MTB Flat pedal is about as sticky as any of the other premium flat pedals. The price is up there with many others too.

Halo Ridge Line II Wheels review

These Halo Ridge Line II wheels weigh more than their near rivals but they\'re simply more robust, impressively durable and fit-and-forget.

Mongoose Fireball Moto review: N+1 / A+E

The Mongoose Fireball Moto is ready for any dirt jumps, pump tracks or big-wheeled street riding you can throw at it.

SQ Lab 6OX Infinergy Ergowave Active 2.1 Saddle review

The SQ Lab 6OX Infinergy Ergowave is designed \"for long and steep climbs\". Which is more than can be said for our two testers (only joking!)

Specialized Trail Pants review

The Specialized Trail Pants are so comfortable that Hannah has barely taken them off. The men\'s version that is.

Jamis Dakar A2 review

As a My First Full Susser or simply a full suspension for short riders there is a whole lot going for the Jamis Dakar A2.

ABUS Cliffhanger MIPS Helmet review

If you\'ve a narrower shaped head you may find the Abus Cliffhanger fits you better than some models. It\'s light and airy, and a smart colour.

Bell Full-10 MIPS Spherical Helmet Review

The Bell Full-10 promises a complete package of fit, cooling ventilation and all the safety features in barely there form and weight.

Make winter riding actually fun with these

I genuinely love winter mountain biking. Here are the items that help me maintain my loving relationship with The Filth. There\'s more to this story But it\'s a member-only story…

Canyon Neuron AL 6 review

If you just want a no-nonsense mountain bike at an attractive price point, the Canyon Neuron AL 6 is a very good answer.

Patagonia Dirt Roamer Storm MTB Jacket review

The Patagonia Dirt Roamer Storm MTB jacket is made from Patagonia’s H2NO fabric, a 3-layer waterproof fabric constructed with recycled nylon.

Deity T-Mac Flat Pedal Review

The Deity T-Mac has a very square pedal body which is extruded and machined from 6061-T6 aluminium using Deity’s unique symmetrical design.

Cannondale Precise Floor Pump: Practically Perfect

A floor pump is surprisingly difficult to get right. The Cannondale Precise Floor Pump is spot on, especially for the multi-bike household.

Schwalbe Tacky Chan review

The Schwalbe Tacky Chan has a surprise up its sleeve: it\'s less draggy and tiring on autumn-winter trail-enduro rides of decent length.

Endurance Cross-Country Kit Essentials

Trial and error (and a bit of grumpy lying on the ground) has seen Amanda find her way to the ideal kit to keep on going, and going, and going…

The ‘Mericans – Classic USA Brand Bike Test

The team get rolling on some old school American brands to see how they’re moving with the times. Cannondale vs Intense vs Yeti.

Yeti SB160 review

I don’t think most people that buy the Yeti SB160 are buying it because it represents a great value package and premium performance.

Intense Tracer 29 Pro review

The combination of lightness and pedalling efficiency will far outshine slight compromises in rider position on the Intense Tracer 29.

Cannondale Habit Carbon LT 1 review

Long story short: the Cannondale Habit Carbon LT is a great little bike. Key question: would I have one? Yes. Most definitely.

Singletrack Issue 151: I ❤️ My Night Riding Gear

Hannah brings you the clothing and hardware that keeps her spinning through the long winter evenings. Words Hannah Photography Amanda Night riding… it’s something of a necessary evil in the...

Merida One-Twenty 700 first ride review

The latest Merida One-Twenty boosts the travel to 130mm and uses P-FLEX suspension system for simple and light performance.

Cannondale Habit 3 review

The Cannondale Habit 3 has all the potential in the world to be a steadfast pedal pal for years to come. It\'s not just good value. It\'s a great investment.

Lezyne Shock Drive 400psi Shock Pump review

This Lezyne Shock Drive 400psi is very much a premium – and reassuringly chunky – affair. Capable of going all the way up to 400psi.

OneUp Dropper Post V2 240mm

OneUp Dropper Post V2 240mm review

The dropper was born, and progression was made. And now we have this – a OneUp Dropper Post V2 240mm with a frankly enormous drop. Pros Cons There are a...

cotic rocketmax 4 2023

Cotic RocketMAX Gen 4 long term review

The Cotic RocketMAX Gen 4 is the brand\'s flagship big travel bruiser. Made-in-UK steel front triangle with 160mm of Droplink rear travel.

Litelok X1: Angle grinder resistance for peace of mind

The Litelok X1 was launched amid much social media and YouTube hype, with videos of angle grinders failing to chop into it. Pros Cons Made with ‘Barronium’, the Litelok X1...

norco fluid fs a1

Norco Fluid FS A1 Review: The Metal Messiah

When this Norco Fluid FS A1 arrived at STW HQ, I said \"Hurray for metal trail bikes. Especially metal trail bikes with decent geometry.\"

Orange Stage 7 LE Review: A Jaffa Smasha

The Orange Stage 7 LE is the latest bike from the Halifax metal masters to feature the brand\'s new Strange Power Link system.

Look Trail Roc+ Flat pedal review

The Look Trail Roc+ Flat has forged aluminum body, two cartridge bearings, a needle bearing, 10 pins per side and is made in France.