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Sector 9i Carbon Wheels With TeXtreme First Look
Sector has launched the new Sector 9i carbon wheelset today with low-weight, competitive pricing, and added Textreme. Sector is a new wheel maker, but the people behind the name have been in the bike industry for years, and are better known for the Kinesis bike…
Komoot updates its Garmin app with new and improved features
If you’re a Garmin user you’ll be happy to hear that komoot has recently updated it’s mountain bike friendly Garmin app to make even better. Komoot is a clever app that helps you to discover new trails or create new loops with a simple to…
Canyon Celebrates Crankworx Whistler With MTB Sale
Crankworx Whistler has been a fixture on the MTB calendar since 2004. Several days, spanning a variety of disciplines, on some of our sport’s most iconic trails – the event has built a global following. To join this celebration of mountain biking, Canyon is launching…
First Look | The New Identiti Mettle
Back in 2017, after three years of development by Pat Campbell Jenner and Michael Bonney, Identiti launched its first ever enduro bike – the Mettle. Previously more well known for dirt jump bikes, the Mettle was the brands first full suspension bike and today Identiti…
Singletrack Reader Awards 2019 – Nominations Open!
Nominations will close at 9am on Monday 5th August! Don’t miss out on your chance to show your appreciation for your favourite bikes, kit, trails and people… The Singletrack Reader Awards are awards given to a bunch of deserving individuals and companies by you the…
Rider Inspiration | Clothing and Protection Designed by Dakine
Dakine takes what it has learned from designing technical mountain bike clothing over the years and combines it with some rider input, including a special edition “Aggy” print. The 2019 range of Dakine clothing manages to balance technically impressive features with freeride ready style and…
Tuesday Treat: The NEW Mudhugger quick-release Short and FRX
MudHugger has re-introduced the quick-release version of its popular mudguard system, boasting new and improved straps for even faster installation. Imagine this just for a second, you’ve woken up to find that the weather is absolutely glorious. You pop on your summer riding kit, you…
Northern Grip 2019 Mountain Bike Festival Details Released
Northern Grip Mountain Bike Festival returns to Stubbylee Park and Lee Quarry in Bacup, Rossendale, in Lancashire on Saturday the 13th July for its fourth year, promising another great year of entertainment, riding and food & drink. Northern Grip is an annual celebration of Mountain…
Bike Check | Cycle Surgery’s Custom Whyte T130 with SRAM AXS Build
Spotted at Mountain Mayhem 2019 At the all new Mountain Mayhem 24 we caught up with the guys from Cycle Surgery. Not only were they there as one of the official event sponsors but they were also on hand providing free technical support to the…
Win a Trek bike, plus £500 of Osprey kit, SIS gels and a ride day with Tracy Moseley
At this year’s Mountain Mayhem we caught up with top luggage brand, Osprey to find out about a competition they are currently running. You could win the ultimate MTB, Day-Cruise and commute biking package including packs for every activity, a Trek bike and a years’…
Extreme Sports Enthusiast – 8 ”Good To Know” Ways To Prevent Long-Term Injuries
Advertisement feature As most sports enthusiasts know, injury risks never go away. Racing downhill or simply riding in unknown territories comes with its own risks. At some point, every sports enthusiast has dealt with an injury. But it doesn’t mean that many injuries can’t be…
Inside the Continental Factory | Meet the new Baron, same as the old Baron
Ever wondered how Continental tyres get made? Or indeed how any tyre is made? We sent our man James Vincent to have a look behind the curtain at the Continental tyre factory, Korbach, Germany. I’ll tip my hat to the new constitutionTake a bow for…
Tuesday Treats: What’s it like on a guided MTB tour with Tom Hutton MTB Guiding?
Tom Hutton MTB Guiding is a family-run mountain bike holiday company that runs mountain bike holidays and weekend breaks in the Lake District, the Peak District, the Brecon Beacons, Snowdonia, and the Scottish Highlands and Islands. They specialise in getting their customers beyond the bike…
Pure MTB’s New Challenge & Bike Camp for Summer 2019
Press Release: Pure MTB are excited to announce the launch of a series of big mountain challenges and bike camps this summer, set in the Adula Alps, Switzerland. In partnership with the local ski resort, the enthusiastic founders Elizabeth & Luca are looking forward to…
Hitting the “Home of Trails” with Local Hero Claudio Caluori
Narrated by Danny MacAskill Pictures by Martin Bissig If I could, I would spend every day on my bike. Nothing beats hopping on my bike, getting out there in the fresh air and hitting the trails with my mates. Throughout my career I have been…
Mountain Mayhem 2019 Sponsors Announced
Mountain Mayhem, the longest running 24hr mountain bike endurance event in the world, has today announced their sponsors for 2019, to be held at the magnificent Marston Lodge in rural Northamptonshire on 21st, 22nd and 23rd June. The sponsors are: Cycle Surgery – Official Retail…
The £2,600 Wales360 Entry Prize – We Have A Winner!
That’s right folks – voting has now closed, and we can finally announce the competition winner for the free pairs entry to the inaugural Wales360! Valued at £2,600, this entry prize is for two riders to enter the 2019 Wales360; a brand new 6-day stage…
10 Online Deals That Will Save You A Bundle – NX Eagle, Five Ten, RockShox
Don’t worry if you missed Black Friday and the New Year Holidays, there are still some amazing online deals to be had and here are 10 of the best. SRAM NX 1×12 Eagle Just £199.99 SRAM’s NX Eagle drivetrain launched last year and offers the…
10 New Year Deals That Could Save You £100s On Clothing, Training, Protection, Droppers And More
Online retailers are slashing prices even more for January and for less than £100 you can grab some seriously good kit. As usual, the links below are affiliate links, so if you do buy something after clicking we will finally be able to afford a…
A Fun E-Day Out With Shimano Steps E8000, Turning Descents Into Climbs.
We wanted to find a way of showing how averagely fit mountain bikers can have an absolute scream on an e-bike. Sportline kindly loaned us one of its Ariel-e bikes, equipped with Shimano's top of the range E-8000 electric groupset.
10 End Of Year Online MTB Bargains
Struggling to decide what you should buy with your Christmas spends? Online retailers have kicked off Boxing Day Sales, and in the true sense of the idea, these sales will last considerably longer than the single day after Christmas, meaning there’s plenty of time to…
Gnar Gnot Gnecessary: Great rides don’t need bluebird skies
Riding bikes is totally ace, regardless of how techy the trails are. And how bad the weather is.
Cotic-ing all the boxes: An inside look at the Cotic-Fiveland Bikes collaboration
Barney takes a trip up to that there Scotland to find out more about Cotic’s venture with fledgling Scottish framebuilders Five Land Bikes
Unfinished Business: One Mountain, Three Ways
Earlier this year for issue 119 of The Magazine, I had a great day out on Helvellyn and subsequently wrote up a classic ride taking in (after much debate) what I thought was the best way to tackle the highest legally rideable peak in England
Christmas Countdown Day 19: Win This Dexshell Bundle
You deserve to be warm and dry this winter so you owe it to yourself to tune in, watch today’s video and enter this delicious Dexshell bundle. Win This DexShell Bundle Price: £24 (hat), £25 (Ultra weather gloves) From: DexShell There’s a bundle of waterproof socks, hats…
Christmas Countdown Day 18: Win a Syncros Matchbox Cage Multi Tool
More amazing prizes to pop into the Singletrack Mega Sack, MEGA SACK, MEEEGGGAAA SAAACCCKKKK! Scott Syncros Matchbox Cage Price: £65.99 From: Scott Sports All of what you see here attaches to the provided bottle cage – meaning you’ll have more room in your pack for sandwiches. Or…
Christmas Countdown Day 17: Win Fibrax Gear Cable Kit
There are few bikes that don’t use the trusty cable to shift gears or activate a dropper post and while you might be under the impression that all cables are created equal they actually aren’t. Fibrax Gear Cable Kit, Dropper Post Upgrade Kit, and S-Clips Price: £29.99…
Christmas Countdown Day 16: Win An Endura MT500 Helmet
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Or perhaps you’re dreaming of a brand new white Endura MT500 helmet, because that’s what we’re giving away today. Win An Endura MT500 Helmet Price: £149.99 From: Endura This high-performance Enduro style mountain bike helmet features large vents including top “air…
Christmas Countdown Day 15: Win Hope F20 Pedals
The last week before Christmas is upon us and our giveaway continues with Day 15 of the Singletrack Christmas Countdown Giveaway! Today’s prize is a pair of Hope F20 platform pedals. Hope F20 Pedals Price: £130 From: Hope Mmm…CNC’d flat pedal loveliness from Hope. With a slightly…
Christmas Countdown Day 14: Win A Lapierre Edge AM 727
Wow, today we’re giving away a whole bike! This is surely going to make someone very happy. Hannah is certainly rather excited about it in the video. Read on to find out what you could win, and how to win it… Holy mackerel! A whole…
Christmas Countdown Day 13: Win A Set Of TRP Quadiem G-Spec Brakes!
Stop what you’re doing and get entering day 13 of our giveaway! Stop! We said STOP! (Brakes, stop, geddit?) TRP Quadiem G-Spec Brakes Price: £400 (£200 each end) From: Upgrade Bikes The name Aaron Gwin is synonymous with World Cup Downhill success – once again,…
Christmas Countdown Day 12: Win An X-Fusion Manic Dropper Post!
It’s day 12 of the Singletrack Christmas Countdown Advent Giveaway and today we’re dropping it like it’s hot with an X-Fusion Manic dropper post giveaway. X-Fusion Manic 150mm x 31.6mm Dropper Post Price: £200 From: Upgrade Bikes X-Fusion suspension is renowned for high quality at sensible value,…
Christmas Countdown Day 11: Win DMR Brendog Vault Pedals and Brendog Deathgrips
It’s time to get a grip on Christmas and stomp on the gas with day 11 of the Singletrack Christmas Countdown. Keep reading to see what’s on offer and how to win today. DMR Brendog Vault Pedals and Brendog Deathgrips Price: £110 (pedals), £20 (grips) From: Upgrade Bikes…
We’re Giving This Bike Away On Saturday! Lapierre Edge AM 727
Are you the kind of rider who enjoys exploring the mountains, heading to the trail centre, and tackling sumptuous single track? Of course, you are, you’re a mountain biker after all aren’t you? Now just because you enjoy clearing challenging terrain doesn’t necessarily you enjoy…
Christmas Countdown Day 10: Win A £140 Lezyne Digital Pressure Overdrive
Today’s Christmas Countdown Giveaway is sure to get you pumped! Today we have a top quality Lezyne Digital Pressure Overdrive system to giveaway. Say goodbye to tough, tubeless conversions! Lezyne Digital Pressure Overdrive Price: £140 From: Upgrade Bikes Make seating tubeless tyres easier with the high volume…
Christmas Countdown Day 9: Win This Continental Bundle Of Joy
It’s week 2 of the Singletrack Christmas Countdown giveaway and to kick the week off we have a tubeless and tyre bundle from Continental to giveaway! Keep reading for details of the prizes and watch the video to win. Continental Bundle Of Joy Price: £150 From: Continental…
Christmas Countdown Day 8: Win A 661 Reset Full Face Helmet
The gift giving flows over into the weekend, and today we’re giving away this rather splendid, bright red, full face helmet from 661. 661 Reset Helmet Price: £69.99 From: SixSixOne The 661 Reset helmet is a very affordable full-face helmet from this well-known protection company. We’ve had…
Christmas Countdown Day 7: Win Fibrax Disc Rotors and Finned Brake Pads
Today is part 1 of our Fibrax Christmas Countdown Giveaway, where you have the chance to win everything you need to bring yourself to a safe stop this winter. Read on. Fibrax Rotors and Finned Pads. Price: £80 From: Fibrax Fibrax has quietly been making cool stuff…
2018 Christmas Countdown Day 6 – Win Hope Carbon Bars
Today’s Christmas Countdown giveaway is long, black, lightweight, made from the same stuff an F1 car is made from, and they’re from Lancashire. It’s your chance to win a pair of handmade Hope carbon handlebars. Hope Carbon Handlebars Price: £160 From: Hope Technology 100% designed, tested and…
2018 Christmas Countdown Day 5: Win Syncros Tofino Saddle And Accessories
Today we’re giving away a Syncros Tofino saddle along with some rather cool accessories. Learn all about this very special prize below. Syncros Tofino Saddle and accessories! Price: £200+ From: Syncros.com The top endurance orientated saddle from Syncros. It features carbon rails and a low 185g weight. The…
2018 Christmas Countdown Day 4: Win Mudhugger FRX Mudguards
It’s getting wetter and muddier by the day, so what better prize to offer in Day 4 of our Christmas Countdown giveaway than one of these excellent Mudhugger FRX mudguards! Mudhugger FRX Mudguards Price: £25 From: Mudhugger The FRX (Front Race) was designed with the help of…
2018 Christmas Countdown Day 3: Win Maxxis Assegai Tyres
It’s time to get a grip on Christmas! Win a pair of maximum grip Maxxis Assegai tyres as developed my mountain biking legend Greg Minnaar! Maxxis Assegai Tyres Price: £69.95 From: Maxxis UK, maxxis.co.uk Designed in conjunction with Greg Minnaar and named after the iron-tipped spear used by the…
2018 Christmas Countdown Day 2: Win The Same ODI Grips As Aaron Gwin!
Day 2 of the Stupendous Singletrack Christmas Countdown arrives and this time we’ve teamed up with Ison Distribution to give away two pairs of outrageously outstanding ODI grips. As always, first read all about your possible prize, then watch our video and answer the simple…
Inventing the future: At home with Canyon Bicycles – Part 2.
In association with Canyon UK [the_ad id=”10400300″] In part 1, Sanny got up close and personal with Canyon Bicycles Koblenz HQ. This time round, he gets to find out about the new cross country racer, the LUX and sample the local trails, German style. After…
Inventing the future: At home with Canyon Bicycles – Part 1.
[the_ad id=”10400300″] In association with Canyon UK Inside The Canyon Bicycles Factory In my hand is a torque wrench. Nothing unusual in that. They aren’t exactly rare in the bike industry. This one, however, is more than a little bit special. The small digital gauge…
Top 10 2018 Black Friday Mountain Bike Deals – Save As Much As £1500 On 2018 Bikes!
10 mountain bike Black Friday deals so cheap you can’t afford to ignore them. It’s finally Black Friday and if you have been holding out on buying a new bike until today then there are some great bargain to be had. FYI, some of the…
Huge Huge Savings On POC, Fox, Bell, Five Ten and More.
WHEN WILL IT END! It’s pure madness! A full week before Black Friday kicks off, and online retailers are already joining in the sales. As much as this angers many of you and us, it does represent a good time to pick up a bargain…
10 More Early Black Friday Deals!
Black Friday, once a single day in November now the entire month… Well, as we’ve said before, at least it gives us a few weeks of bargain shopping. This week we have once again delved into online web stores to uncover the best deals, as…
Black Friday Sales Start Early! Sony Cashback, 2019 Bike Discounts And £16.99 Disc Brakes
Black Friday! Another of those ideas from across the pond that has latched itself on to us. It’s not all bad though we suppose, after all, there are plenty of good deals to be had, and when else are we likely to see a first…
