MakingUpTheNumbers – BDS Round 5, Hopton

MakingUpTheNumbers – BDS Round 5, Hopton

*Sniff* It's the final #MakingUpTheNumbers report from the final BDS. Get your tissues out

Best Grip Winner: DMR Vault Flat Pedal Review

Best Grip Winner: DMR Vault Flat Pedal Review

DMR Vaults are popular flat pedals for a very good reason. David explains why in his detailed review from Issue 113 of Singletrack Magazine

Review: BikeYoke Revive Dropper Post

Review: BikeYoke Revive Dropper Post

After a few months of riding in muddy slop, does the Revive Dropper post still function in a buttery manner?

Review: Pivot Switchblade 29 Pro XT

Review: Pivot Switchblade 29 Pro XT

With a dw-link suspension design and 29/27.5+ compatibility, the Pivot Switchblade is one of the most high-tech carbon mountain bikes going.

Eurobike 2017 Bike Check: Nicolai ION-G13 Belt Drive

Eurobike 2017 Bike Check: Nicolai ION-G13 Belt Drive

A 29er with a difference caught our eye in the halls at Friedrichshafen

Spotted: Shand Spy Shots – Who Or What Is Tam?

Spotted: Shand Spy Shots – Who Or What Is Tam?

We have a go at guessing what new something Shand Cycles is about to reveal

Monday Morning Debrief 99

Monday Morning Debrief 99

Bikes were ridden! Rain fell less than all the time! Yay!

Eurobike 2017: Two Beautiful Retro BMX Bikes From Haro

Eurobike 2017: Two Beautiful Retro BMX Bikes From Haro

We interrupt your normal programming…

Eurobike 2017: NS Bikes Revise Snabb

Eurobike 2017: NS Bikes Revise Snabb

Revisions to most of NS range, plus two absolutely drop dead gorgeous jump bikes

Eurobike 2017: German:A Show Auto-Gearshifting

Eurobike 2017: German:A Show Auto-Gearshifting

Germany's German:A show an auto-gear shifting system for ebikes in collaboration with Keyde, plus a brand new upside down fork.

7 Carbon Mountain Bike Wheels From Eurobike 2017

7 Carbon Mountain Bike Wheels From Eurobike 2017

New 29in downhill carbon race wheels, crazy six-spoke German-made wheels, and everything in between.

Kickstarter: History Of Freeride Documentary

Kickstarter: History Of Freeride Documentary

Ooh...this looks like fun. And who wants a pair of Brett Tippie's used shorts?

Exclusive First Look: Bird Goes To 29in Wheels With New AM9

Exclusive First Look: Bird Goes To 29in Wheels With New AM9

Introducing the biggest Bird of them all; a 150mm travel 29er called the Aeris AM9 from Bird Cycleworks.

Fresh Goods Friday 362

Fresh Goods Friday 362

A cross-country race whippet, carbon fibre wheels, loads of lights, and a Spank box. It could only mean one thing - FRESH GOODS FRIDAY!

Eurobike 2017: Sixpack Racing Go Clipless With New Vertic Pedal

Eurobike 2017: Sixpack Racing Go Clipless With New Vertic Pedal

Plus, they're bringing more manufacturing back into Europe with the new version of their Millennium flats

Review: Orange Stage 5 RS

Review: Orange Stage 5 RS

Is the Orange Stage 5 a better bike than the venerable Five? Wil certainly thinks so, after reviewing the smurf-a-tron as part of our 29er group test

Eurobike 2017: New Ripper SPD Pedals From Funn

Eurobike 2017: New Ripper SPD Pedals From Funn

A Shimano patent ran out, so Funn built a new downhill SPD platform pedal. Called the Ripper, this pretty pedal has been developed with Phil Atwill

National Cycling Bodies Support Increased Access In Wales

National Cycling Bodies Support Increased Access In Wales

Have you got behind the Trails For Wales campaign yet? Do it now!

First Look: 2018 Norco Sight A9.2

First Look: 2018 Norco Sight A9.2

Barney's got himself an all-alloy Norco Sight 29er to play with and review for the new issue. Get a closer look at all the details right here

Best Engineered Winner: Hope F20 Flat Pedal Review

Best Engineered Winner: Hope F20 Flat Pedal Review

Made right here in the UK, are the Hope F20 flat pedals some of the best going? David tests and reviews some purple F20s to find out

Review: Kenda Honey Badger DH Pro 27.5×2.4in Tyre

Review: Kenda Honey Badger DH Pro 27.5×2.4in Tyre

Does one's Honey Badger simply not care? James investigates with this burly reinforced enduro tyre from Kenda.

Review: Calibre Bossnut V2

Review: Calibre Bossnut V2

For those who are fed up of unattainable £7k wonder-sleds, the Calibre Bossnut is a decent full susser at an unbelievably low price point.

First Look: 2018 Giant Anthem Advanced Pro 29er 1

First Look: 2018 Giant Anthem Advanced Pro 29er 1

We get our hands on one of the first Giant Anthem Advanced 29ers in the country. Hold onto your hats, this one doesn't like standing still!

Surly Update Krampus and Karate Monkey

Surly Update Krampus and Karate Monkey

Surly revise the 29+ Krampus, also showing new handlebars and luggage.

Ebike Specific Pedals From Reverse Components

Ebike Specific Pedals From Reverse Components

Plus, we talk grip sizing methods - Reverse Components have quite a specific one

OMX Pro Team: Not Monkeying About

OMX Pro Team: Not Monkeying About

From four mates to a pro team - we check out the story behind the team backing the UK's best XC riders

Review: Continental Der Kaiser Projekt Protection Apex 27.5×2.4in Tyre

Review: Continental Der Kaiser Projekt Protection Apex 27.5×2.4in Tyre

James tests the chunky Continental Der Kaiser Projekt tyres as part of our Hi-Tech Rubber group test.

Six Ways To Approach #Vanlife

Six Ways To Approach #Vanlife

A quick peek at the adventure wagons we spotted in Europe this year

Halo Vapour 35mm Wheelset: Long Term Test

Halo Vapour 35mm Wheelset: Long Term Test

At £345 for front AND rear, are these the plus size wheels you are looking for?

Best Overall: NS Radiance Flat Pedal Review

Best Overall: NS Radiance Flat Pedal Review

Radiance by name, radiant by nature. These uber-bright flat pedals from NS Bikes performed exceptionally well in our 17-pedal group test

Review: Orange Four RS

Review: Orange Four RS

The Orange Four is sometimes overshadowed by the Five, but Andi finds that the shorter travel bike is a lot more capable than you may think

PackTowl Personal Face Towel Review

PackTowl Personal Face Towel Review

Is this the best piece of kit you can buy for under a tenner? Yes, we reviewed a towel.

Haglofs L.I.M Essens Down Jacket Review

Haglofs L.I.M Essens Down Jacket Review

Well, that's summer done with. Is this the ultimate ultralight down jacket?

Review: Evil The Following

Review: Evil The Following

Can 29ers be playful? The Following from Evil Bike Co. waves its hand in the air and says "YES I BLOODY WELL CAN!" Full review within.

Video: Get Up Close With The 2018 Saracen Ariel LT

Video: Get Up Close With The 2018 Saracen Ariel LT

Wil was invited out to Revolution Bike Park to test ride the all-new 2018 Saracen Ariel range. Check out his video rundown of the bike here

Best Budget Winner: DMR V8 Flat Pedal Review

Best Budget Winner: DMR V8 Flat Pedal Review

The DMR V8 flat pedals may be the cheaper alternative to the popular Vaults, but these are an excellent set of flatties for those on a budget

Kona Process G2 Launched, The First Carbon Process

Kona Process G2 Launched, The First Carbon Process

Kona’s hugely successful Process line-up gets a complete makeover for 2018. Plus, MOAR CARBON!

Monday Morning Debrief 98

Monday Morning Debrief 98

A distinct lack of riding this weekend. Might have something to do with the endless rain

The New Saracen Ariel Is A Beefcake! Plus 2018 Range Highlights

The New Saracen Ariel Is A Beefcake! Plus 2018 Range Highlights

Saracen has just released the all-new Ariel LT and Ariel Elite along with several new 2018 models including the Kili Flyer and Zenith Carbon

Review: Saracen Ariel Elite 2018 – Exclusive, In-Depth First Ride Review

Review: Saracen Ariel Elite 2018 – Exclusive, In-Depth First Ride Review

We've had Saracen's new long travel Ariel for a couple of months, and now we can spill the beans on this chunky enduro beast

Eurobike 2017: The Weird And Wonderful Part 2

Eurobike 2017: The Weird And Wonderful Part 2

Among the many delights within, we have a size comparison of Wil and Shaquille O'Neal's enormous bike

Joy And Disappointment For Team GB In World Champs Downhill

Joy And Disappointment For Team GB In World Champs Downhill

Massively impressive showing in the Juniors, with disappointment in the Senior race

Annie Last Podiums In Cairns

Annie Last Podiums In Cairns

Spoiler alert! Annie Last puts in the ride of a lifetime at the World Champs

Eurobike 2017: The Weird And Wonderful Part 1

Eurobike 2017: The Weird And Wonderful Part 1

There's always plenty of weirdness lurking in the cracks at Eurobike. Here's part one of our collection.

Win An All Expenses Paid Tasmanian Adventure WITH Mark Webber

Win An All Expenses Paid Tasmanian Adventure WITH Mark Webber

It's all about showing off your 'Aussie Grit Moment'. But if you can there's a once in a lifetime prize on offer.

Eurobike 2017: Syntace Aim For 10 Year Hub Service Interval

Eurobike 2017: Syntace Aim For 10 Year Hub Service Interval

New hubs, new wheels, big ambitions, and fresh carbon from German engineering company Syntace

Eurobike 2017: Brake Force One Show Prototype Ebike ABS

Eurobike 2017: Brake Force One Show Prototype Ebike ABS

Brake Force One show their ebike ABS system, security system, and talk a little about partnerships.

Rachel Atherton Withdraws From World Champs

Rachel Atherton Withdraws From World Champs

Rachel won't be on the start line in Cairns

Video: Mixed Media MTB Ride

Video: Mixed Media MTB Ride

When you head out on the trail and come back covered in paint?

Fresh Goods Friday 361

Fresh Goods Friday 361

Our team of smelly Eurobike partygoers may have returned with a new sodium-addiction, but they've also returned with a plethora of Fresh Goods

Eurobike 2017: Liteville 301 MK14

Eurobike 2017: Liteville 301 MK14

Liteville are pushing at the limits of what's possible when you can engineer most of the bits of a bike yourself. Also: Clothes.

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