Many of us have awoken this morning to see the ground covered in a few CM of snow. We’ve had the pleasure of dashing out into the cold, dark morning to defrost our windscreens, enjoined the traction-less slush covered roads, and even part-taken in a…
Top 10 Most Read Articles Of 2018. You Guys Really Like 12 speed and 29ers…
We’ve done our top 10 most read reviews, and we’ve done our top 10 most read videos, now feast your eyes on the 10 most read articles on Singletrackworld.com of 2018. Can you guess what will be number 1? 10. First Look: Shimano Introduces 12-Speed…
Review: The Intense Primer Expert comes with extra enthusiasm as standard
With more and more brands selling complete mountain bikes direct to consumer, we decided to check out three of the latest options from Intense, Bird, and Sonder, to put each brand’s service – and bikes – to the test. Over to James Vincent for the…
Review: The Bird Aeris 145 GX Eagle is uber-long and uber-fast
With more and more brands selling complete mountain bikes direct to consumer, we decided to check out three of the latest options from Intense, Bird, and Sonder, to put each brand’s service – and bikes – to the test. Over to James Vincent for the…
Review |Canyon Lux CF SL 8.0 Pro Race – Mile-Muncher For Mortals
The Lux isn’t just Canyon’s latest XC ripper – it’s also the lightest and most advanced full suspension race bike that the German brand has ever produced. We put one into the hands of our tame XC/marathon masochist, Daz, to see if this German lightweight…
With Extra Bundles Of Joy – It’s Fresh Goods Friday 431
There are nerves in the office. A substantial number of staff are all on holiday. But it’s not the extra workload that’s worrying us – it’s the wellbeing of our absent colleagues. It’s a heady concoction of injury potential that’s scattered around the globe right…
The Polaris Aquanought Hydration backpack is ready to face the filth
Winter in the UK can be a problematic time to ride a bike. The daylight seems to last for an hour or two at most, the temperature has plummeted, and then there’s the rain. My god, the rain. Not only are there weeks here when…
Win £2600-Worth Of Entries To The UK’s Newest Multi-Day Race – The Wales360!
There’s a new multi-day mountain bike event in the UK, and we’ve got one free pairs entry for the 2019 event to give away to a very lucky Singletrack reader! The Wales360 is a six-day mountain bike stage race and brand new for 2019, and…
Subscribe Today To Get Singletrack Issue 123 Delivered!
Everything is going downhill. The end is in sight. But in a good way. We’re over the hump of winter, it hasn’t been too unkind, and we’re nearly ready to send our next issue of Singletrack to the printer. Subscribe To Singletrack from as little…
Guy Martin Wants To Degrease You
Proper Degreaser, or to give it its full name, “Proper Degreaser from Proper Cleaner by Guy Martin” is released today and joins its existing (and successful) stablemate, Proper Cleaner in a growing range of bike cleaning potions from the Orange-bike-riding, beanie-wearing, Hope-braking modern day Fred…
All You Need To Know About The 2019 Canyon Strive
After many months of building anticipation, Canyon has finally updated its popular Strive enduro bike. The big news is the move up to 29in wheels, which are increasingly becoming the preferred choice for high-level racers on the Enduro World Series circuit. There’s been a massage…
2019 Canyon Strive First Ride Impressions with Shapeshifter 2.0
To say I was surprised when I laid eyes on the 2019 Strive is an understatement. Of course, we’d had an inkling that we would be meeting the updated Strive in Malaga, but this is not at all what we were expecting. Since the release…
Miranda Miller Joins Kona: “me is a little weird like them”
After a difficult couple of seasons, former DH World Champion Miranda Miller has moved from Specialized to Kona, and with that is shifting her focus to the EWS and – it sounds to us – more fun. The press release announcing the move includes this…
Fox Drops Longer Dropper. The Transfer Post Now Goes To 175mm
It’s been a little while coming, but Fox Racing Shox has finally unveiled a longer travel option for the brilliant Transfer dropper post. And we’ve got one in our grubby little hands to put to the test. Previously only available with 100mm, 125mm or 150mm…
Review: The Cane Creek Helm Coil Fork – Is it better than the Helm Air?
Shortly after releasing its very first mountain bike suspension fork, the Helm, US brand Cane Creek brought out a coil-sprung version. And having amassed no fewer than 7 months of test time aboard this long travel, coil-sprung fork, David Hayward is ready to deliver his…
2019 Team News: Joe Barnes and the Hazzard Racing team on Orange Bikes for 2019
Well, this one came out of left field, after slapping a muddy rut and hitting sender only a mad man/woman would ride! After Joe Barnes posted on social media that he was leaving Canyon we all had our theories as to which team he would…
A Mountain Biker’s First Time In Moab
Last year I made the (very) long journey from Manchester over to Utah in the States (via three flights) to get my first ever experience of riding in Moab. And what an unforgettable trip it was. For a lot of riders all over the world,…
Pro’s Pedals: YT’s Erik Irmisch talks about the perfect pedal/shoe pairing
Out at the launch for the new YT Jeffsy last year, I spotted some unusual looking pins on the pedals of a bike on the uplift trailer. It turned out they belong to Erik Irmish, one of YT’s sponsored riders. Erik rides a lot of…
There’s More To Life Than Shredits: Singletrack’s Top Ten Videos Of 2018
Where we list our most popular Singletrack videos of the year featuring our resident token attractive Australian.
2019 YT Jeffsy Range Revealed!
We’ve been playing you. Sorry, but it had to be done, because some things have to be secrets. Yes, when the new YT 2019 line up was launched, we knew fine well what was coming with the Jeffsy because we’d already ridden it. Sneaky, aren’t…
YT Jeffsy CF 29 Pro Race 2019 – First Ride Review
It’s the first few minutes of a bike launch and I’m having to try quite hard not to weep. The scepticism brought about by predictably dramatic music, followed by an unexpected big name actor are gone. Instead I’m lost in wonder at how the copywriter…
Fresh Goods Friday 430 – The Mid January Thoughts Edition
Dry January. Veganuary. Januhairy. Dogs are for life and not just for Christmas, but lifestyle choices are seemingly only for January. Or possibly just the first fortnight of January. Apart from Januhairy. That one requires the expending of less effort and is much easier to…
Less Roost, More Pow: The new Singletrack Snow Channel is live!
Apparently quite a lot of you like the white powdery stuff. And the harder, treated and prepared white stuff too. Every year there is a huge long thread on the Forum about it. What are we going on about? Snow! You love snow, and skiing,…
YT Jeffsy 2019: Video Teaser Released
We ran a story earlier this week on the new YT range, where we noted that there was a rather big Jeffsy shaped hole. While there are still no details on what the fine details of that hole might be filled by, it’s clear that…
Ski Biking: The latest bike/snow crossover trend
Are you a cyclist looking to quickly pick up a winter sport or have another one that builds on your cycling technical abilities?
First Look: Trek’s 2019 Fuel EX 9.7 is a do-most-of-the-things bike
Following the teasing photos from Fresh Goods Friday, we’re now here to give you full first look at the 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.7. Currently on test, and being put head to head with the GT Sensor Expert, the Fuel EX sends itself into the…
Top 10 Most Read Singletrack Reviews Of 2018, And Number 1 Isn’t an eBike
Last year was pretty full-on for reviews. We tested some of the hottest bikes on the market, both standard and e-MTB types (GASP!), we reviewed the latest clothing, accessories, brakes, forks, protection, glasses, and there was even a 1000 word review all about a towel (or…
Is This 2019 Trance The Most Progressive Giant Mountain Bike Ever?
Though it’s easy to forget, the Giant Trance name has actually been around since 2005. It arrived on the scene as one of the first full suspension models to debut Giant’s (then new) Maestro suspension design and featured an alloy frame, 26in wheels, and 100mm of…
Athertons Officially Leave Trek, But Who Will They Join?
Another one of 2019’s well-documented #racerumours becomes official today as Atherton Racing and Trek officially part ways. The split was confirmed in the following press release in which it’s also revealed that Kade Edwards will remain with Trek for 2019. It’s rumoured that Kade will…
Ratboy To Cannondale Is Officially Mountain Biking’s Worst Kept Secret
After months and months of speculation, and then a video practically announcing it, we have confirmation that Josh Bryceland aka Ratboy will be riding for Cannondale in 2019. It’s been almost 4 months now, but confirmation finally arrived with us today along with the news…
2019 YT Range Launches But Where’s The Jeffsy?
YT bikes have updated its complete range of bikes for 2019 and have already posted them to the official YT website, well they’ve all been updated bar one. 2019 YT Capra The Capra heads up the 2019 range of YT bikes, with all new colour…
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…
Welcome To Bendigo & The Singletrack Southern Headquarters!
Only a few weeks ago, my partner and I arrived back in my hometown of Bendigo in Australia. Following two and a half years of living and working in the UK, for various family and work reasons, we decided it was time for us to…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 122: Jason Miles
Jason Miles Mind Your Manners Jason thinks we might be letting ourselves go when we get on a bike. I wrote in my last column that I believe we have too many rules and that cycling should have fewer of them. Or no rules at…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 122: Snowdon All Ways
Tom Fenton makes a horrible plan, some questionable choices, and wins. Words Tom Fenton Photography Andy Heading “Hang on a minute lads, I’ve got a great idea…” Hoping it would be more Michael Caine than Baldrick, I continued, “let’s ride all the bridleways on Snowdon…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 122: The Borders Of The Borderlands
Olly thinks we’re overlooking a great trail network, and the perfect remote brew spot. Words & Photography Olly Townsend “I ground the beans fresh this morning,” said Kevin, opening a small ziplock bag and pouring a carefully measured dose into his portable cafetière and setting…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 122: Risking It For Polish Champagne
Sprinkled with snow, the crumbling landmarks of Poland’s past provide the backdrop for an unlikely first bikepacking trip. Words Dorota Juranek Photography Adam Klimek It’s 7am on Saturday. The town is lazily waking up from last night’s bash. The streets are empty and all I…
Singletrack Issue 122: Charlie And The Abus Lock
I have got to tell you about my first encounter with this lock. Well, not actually the lock, but a man in a full-on foam outfit walking around the Eurobike trade show in bitching heat dressed as one of these locks
Singletrack Magazine Issue 122: Tracey Moseley – Mother Hucker
Tracy Moseley has had the world as her playground, Pete Scullion finds out whether it’s all swings and roundabouts ahead now that she’s a mum and a rider. Words & Photography Pete Scullion There are few better places to talk shop with a multiple World…
Review: PNW Component’s Loam Lever Upgrades Your ‘Good’ Dropper Post To a ‘Great’ One
We’re a varied bunch here at Singletrack Towers. We have riders who prefer carbon and others who prefer steel. Some of us ride on flat pedals and others ride clipped in. There are even riders in the office who don’t have any suspension at all!…
The Post Is Back To Normal And We’ve Got a Bunch Of Parcels! It’s Fresh Goods Friday 429
It's the first Fresh Goods Friday of 2019 and our hangovers have subsided enough that we are comfortable looking at screens once more.
Singletrack Magazine Issue 122: In My Shoes
Products aren’t just for testing – they can find their way into our lives, our stories and our hearts. In the first of a new series, called Still Going, Hannah tells us about life in her shoes.
Chrome Barrage Cargo Backpack – For Commuters With a Heavy Load
Well what a deceiving pack this one is. I wasn’t supposed to be testing this Chrome Barrage Cargo backpack, it was sent in for Chipps, but late one day in the depths of winter I found myself needing to ride home with a lot more…
Team Rumours Part 2: Miller, Atwill, Agassiz, Gwin, Harrison, Atherton and more 2019 team news
We’re in the thick of 2019 Team Rumours, with riders finally announcing that they’ll be leaving current contracts and are heading to pastures new.
Bird Cycleworks Pumps Up Aeris 120 Trail Bike With New ‘LT’ Option
Bird Cycleworks is celebrating the New Year in style with a new full suspension trail bike
BikeYoke Wants You To Whack A Willy On Your Bike In 2019
German component manufacturer, BikeYoke, has ushered in the New Year with 3 new components to help you get the most from your dropper post. BikeYoke is best known for its Revive dropper post which offers a clever “self-healing” system meaning that you’ll never need to…
Video: Ratboy Takes His Cannondale Habit For a New Years Ride
We’re still a little while away getting a full on confirmation that Josh Bryceland has joined Cannondale, but this video posted on his Instagram earlier today certainly seems to confirm the move. The video shows the Rat treating his new ride to a spot of…
We Predict The Future: What will 2019 hold for mountain biking?
Close your eyes. Breathe in, and out, and relax. Let your mind drift. Drift like smoke on the air. Picture yourself in a darkened space, floating, floating with the smoke. Now, follow that smoke as it drifts. It is your spirit guide, leading you onwards.…
Interview: Adele Mitchell – it’s not about what you wear, it’s about how much fun you have
Our Inspiring Women interviews have featured a wide range of people from local heroes to seasoned pros. Whatever they are doing now they’ve all had an adventure sport background which makes it easy to see how they’ve ended up mountain biking. Our very own contributor…
First Look: Ron Burgundy’s 2019 GT Sensor Expert
Earlier this year, GT released two new bikes that took a wild step away from what we were all used to seeing from the brand.
Review: With a 120mm fork, the Santa Cruz Blur is a pocket rocket trail bike
As far as contemporary XC bikes go, the latest generation Blur from Santa Cruz Bicycles ticks a lot of boxes. Plugging an important gap that the Tallboy left behind as it steadily morphed into a trail bike, the new Blur (also known as the ‘Blur…