Issue 163: Winter is coming (mini group test)

Issue 163: Winter is coming (mini group test)

Head-to-toe extremity wear to keep you heading out - and staying out for longer - on your bike during the forthcoming challenging times.

Issue 162: Trail Trousers

Issue 162: Trail Trousers

Riding trousers have migrated into all-year-round apparel for a lot of riders, like those who feel rather vulnerable going back to bare leg flesh after spending half the year riding…

Issue 161: Post-Backpack Hydration

Issue 161: Post-Backpack Hydration

Without a bladder on your back, you need a different way to carry your water.

Issue 160: Trailside Tools

Issue 160: Trailside Tools

These are our six favourite multi-tools and (whisper it) puncture repair items that we actually choose to use.

Endurance Cross-Country Kit Essentials

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…

Issue 145 Kit Essentials – Coil Shocks

Issue 145 Kit Essentials – Coil Shocks

Mortal Coils! Benji and the crew look at coil shocks and explain why they’re for trail riders and not just for downhillers.

Issue 144 Kit Essentials – 4-Pot Brakes

Issue 144 Kit Essentials – 4-Pot Brakes

Benji and the team test out the best 4-pot disc brakes to stop you in your tracks. Formula, Hayes, Hope, Magura, Shimano, SRAM and TRP in the mix. Words Benji…

Mountain Bike Hip Pack Buyers Guide – Kit Essentials

Mountain Bike Hip Pack Buyers Guide – Kit Essentials

Benji tests out some modern hip packs that can cater for all but the furthest adventuring of riders. Words Benji Photography Amanda The return of the humble water bottle and…

Review: Bontrager Rapid Pack Hydro Hip Pack

Review: Bontrager Rapid Pack Hydro Hip Pack

This Bontrager Rapid Pack Hydro hip pack is reviewed as part of our Kit Essentials grouptest from Issue 143 of Singletrack World Price: £94.99 Capacity: 1.64L Bladder: 1.5L Included From:…

Review: Deuter Pulse 3 Hip Pack

Review: Deuter Pulse 3 Hip Pack

The Deuter Pulse 3 hip pack is reviewed as part of our Kit Essentials grouptest from Issue 143 of Singletrack World Price: £50.00 Capacity: 5L Bladder: 1.5L (not included) From:…

Review: Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack

Review: Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack

The Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Mini hip pack is reviewed as part of our Kit Essentials grouptest from Issue 143 of Singletrack World Price: £25.00 Capacity: 1L Bladder: No From:…

Review: PNW Rover Hip Pack

Review: PNW Rover Hip Pack

The PNW Rover hip pack is reviewed as part of our Kit Essentials grouptest from Issue 143 of Singletrack World The PNW Rover is a tough, sturdy pack that is…

Review: Polaris Aquanought Waterproof Hip Pack

Review: Polaris Aquanought Waterproof Hip Pack

The Polaris Aquanought Waterproof hip pack is reviewed as part of our Kit Essentials grouptest from Issue 143 of Singletrack World Price: £47.99 Capacity: 3L Bladder: No From: Polaris, polaris-bikewear.co.uk…

Review: Rapha Trail Hip Pack

Review: Rapha Trail Hip Pack

The Rapha Trail hip pack is reviewed as part of our Kit Essentials grouptest from Issue 143 of Singletrack World Price: £60.00 Capacity: 3L Bladder: No From: Rapha, rapha.cc Colours:…

Review: Thule Rail 4 Hip Pack

Review: Thule Rail 4 Hip Pack

This product was selected for our Editors’ Choice Awards 2022, as published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 146 Benji: “This Rail 4L from Thule was the first bumbag that I didn’t…

Flat Pedal Shoes Buyer’s Guide: MTB Kit Essentials

Flat Pedal Shoes Buyer’s Guide: MTB Kit Essentials

What makes a great pair of flat pedal shoes? And, more importantly, who is delivering? Here are the best flattie pumps around.

Singletrack Issue 141 kit essentials: Insulated jackets

Singletrack Issue 141 kit essentials: Insulated jackets

Chipps and the team venture out into the chill winds to bring word of the best insulated jackets out there.

4 Mudguards tested | 4 effective face fenders

4 Mudguards tested | 4 effective face fenders

Spring was due right around now, and this time last year we were riding summer tyres, still, you can ride and not get covered in crap with these 4 mudguards.…