It has finally been confirmed: this year will see women compete at Red Bull Rampage. Details are thin on the ground right now, but it’s been confirmed there will be…
502 Club Raffle #3 Win A Cotic Solaris Frame Worth £1199
Grab your tickets and wait for the draw – if you are the winner you could be the owner of a Cotic Solaris hardtail frame in your choice of size…
Elite Struka Microadjust Bottle Cage review
Carry almost any bottle securely, and free it with one tiny click with the Elite Struka Microadjust bottle cage.
Reverse Base flat pedal review
Reverse Base flat pedal vital stats: 116 x 104 x 20mm. Slightly concave shape with added CNC work. 16 x 11mm pins per pedal.
What Sort Of Van Lifer Are You?
Ah, the open road. Sea views. Mountain air. Waking up to the sunrise, going to bed by moonlight. Wee scented lay-bys. Supermarket toilets. Van life can be a necessity for…
New Second Generation Geometron G1: Even More Adjustable
The Geometron G1 (which Benji previously called ‘the best mountain bike I’ve ever ridden‘) is getting a makeover. The G1 is already a bike that through its ‘mutators’ can be…
Fresh Goods Friday 707: The Spot of Bother Edition
Despite there only being 4 days left of this holiday week for things to go wrong in, it’s been a slightly tricky week here at Singletrack Towers. Zoe had a…
Are Welsh Trails Up For Sale By NRW?
Local mountain bikers and councillors around Coed y Brenin are concerned that Natural Resource Wales (NRW) is planning on selling off the Coed y Brenin visitor centre and its miles…
Cannondale’s Hardline Prototype DH Bike – Is The Dual Shock Back, With One Shock?
Cannondale is being a bit coy about the prototype bikes being ridden by Josh ‘Rat Boy’ Bryceland and Sam Hockenhull at Red Bull Hardline, only releasing this official line about…
In The Pits: British National Downhill Series Rd 2, Fort William
Hannah chats to the racers and their support crew in the pits at the Fort William round of the British National Downhill Series. With a special appearance from the forum’s…
Hardline Canyon Gap Jump Is Out
We’ve been informed by a source at the event that the organisers have decided not to include the canyon gap jump as part of the Red Bull Hardline course. The…
Save big with a Singletrack Sub – Top Offers This Week
It’s almost impossible to highlight the best deals available to our Singletrack members through our partnership with EZ Discounts as there are over 19k deals available. But we do get…
Red Bull Hardline Canyon Gap: The Bike World Reacts
When photos first emerged of the canyon gap at Red Bull Hardline over the weekend we all gulped. Since then, quite a lot has happened. Here’s a round up of…
British National DH Series Rd 2 Fort William Photo Gallery
This is a giant raw photo dump, no editing and tickling because a) it’s still a bank holiday, b) I haven’t had a shower since Friday morning and c) my…
Orbea Occam LT M-Team review
The Orbea Occam LT is an engaging ride. It requires and rewards an accurate rider who pays attention at all times. Which is not a bad thing.
A Mountain Biking Manifesto
With a snap election called in the UK, the key policies are already likely to be decided by the parties – the professional lobbyists who have been influencing their way…
Fresh Goods Friday 706 – The Three Course Meal Edition
If you had to perform all three of the core dirt bike disciplines one after another, what order would you do them in?
N1NO BEYOND: Never Quit – New Series with Nino Schurter
This is the first episode in a new series from Cut Media looking at Nino Schurter and his life beyond the race tape. Is it building up to a big…
Bielsko-Biala World Cup DH results, report and highlights video
The second World Cup DH of the year took place in Poland. Here are the results, race report and highlights vids from Bielsko-Biala.
Founders Buy Back Kona Bicycles
After a surprise stand shut down at Sea Otter and mass layoff of staff last month, Kona Bicycles has been bought back from Kent Outdoors by founders Dan Gerhard and…
Abus AirDrop MIPS helmet review
The Abus AirDrop MIPS is a well made and designed helmet that offers great levels of breathability and forget-you're-wearing it comfort.
Crossword: The Bike Tools Edition
We’ve got cryptic-ish clues, and the answers are all tools you might use on your bike. If you’re not from the UK, you’ll likely find this a bit harder since…
Fresh Goods Friday 705 – The Freewheelin’ Edition
Good day to you. We trust this Friday finds you well and that you are suitably pre-amped for the weekend. Not pre-amped in the vinyl hipster stylee. That would lead…
Join Us Today To Get The June Edition of Singletrack Magazine!
This time round, the Bank Holiday means you need to subscribe by 9am on Friday 24th May to get your copy of Singletrack World. That’s a little earlier than usual,…
Last Chance To Respond! UK Trails Project Survey: Shape your riding future here
This survey closes at midnight on Wednesday 15th May – take your last chance to respond now! Whether you’re a rider, a landowner, a trail association, or a mix of…
British racer wins opening Enduro World Cup
The first World Cup Enduro of the year took place in the classic venue of Finale Ligure. Here’s the results, reports and highlights vid.
Orbea Occam LT or SL? Here’s how to decide
The latest update to the Orbea Occam sees it become two distinct models – the SL and the LT. Both trail bikes. But very different rides.
Bikemon Go! Your May Ride Inspiring Download
Back in issue 153 in February, Hannah proposed an alternative approach to measuring rides. As part of that, we gave you a set of ride ‘achievements’ to collect in the…
Fresh Goods Friday 704 – The Nadir E Me Edition
Welcome to episode 704 of the Freshies, as nobody calls them. Benji is all waffled out, so you can have an opening rant from Hannah instead.
Sonder signs British Enduro Champion Harvey RollasonÂ
Harvey Rollason will be racing their Evol as part of the brand’s new team for the 2024 season.
502 Club Raffle #2 WIN a Niner Jet 9 3Star RDO
Following our massively successful inaugural raffle to win a Cannondale Habit we have our second raffle. This time you have the chance to win a Niner Jet 9 RDO bike…
Book Review: Potholes and Pavements
Some years ago I met Laura Laker and she seemed to me to be an essentially nice and positive person. One of those people it would be hard to be…
Stolen! Frameworks Racing’s Van Full of Gear and Bikes
Neko Mulally has taken to Instagram in an appeal to recover his team’s stolen bikes and gear. The van, containing a number of bikes and spares, was stolen from outside…
girouk.com is a scam website
Confirmed by the UK distributor of Giro products, Zyro Fisher. This very convincing website offers up some extremely attractive deals on Giro gear but don’t be fooled. The genuine website…
Anyone for Semis? Fort William World Cup DH results & talking points
The first World Cup Downhill round of the year took place in not-rainy Scotland. Here's the results, reports, highlights vids and some chat.
Bike Check: Ministry Cycles CNC Protoype
This bike at the EXT stand at Sea Otter caught my eye, so I stopped its designer Chris Curry for a bit more insight into what it’s all about. What…
Orbea Laufey H-LTD review
It's just as well the Orbea Laufey H-LTD handles so well because if we turn our attention to the build kit, it's something of a harder sell.
Bike Check: Erik’s Rat Race Drop Out Cargo Bike
One of the joys (for me, anyway) of the Sea Otter Classic is the unusual bikes that people turn up with, and the stories behind them. I clocked this heavily…
Tech Spots and Pit Chat: Fort William Special Podcast from Making Up The Numbers
George has been up to Fort William to chat to folks in the pits before the racing kicks off. He’s also sent us a very interesting collection of photos. NB:…
Fresh Goods Friday 703 – The May Day Yay Edition
Happy Bank Holiday to all of y'all. Well, all of y'all who have a Bank Holiday and don't have to show up at work.
Socks Of The Sea Otter Classic
I was going to call this ‘Socks of Sea Otter’, but then I thought ‘shiny boots of leather’ and thought that socks made of Sea Otter would be distressing. Probably…
British Team for 2024 UEC MTB European Championships Announced
The road to the Olympics hots up with the European Champions in just over a week in Romania. British Cycling has just announced who will be racing for Britain at…
2024 DH Season Preview with Wyn Masters and Making Up The Numbers
In this episode George, Jack and Emilie are joined by the Privateer Project’s Wyn Masters to preview the 2024 World Cup Season… Watch the Podcast Listen to the Podcast The…
Retro Bike Check: Foes LTS 16
I felt like there were a few fewer retro bikes rolling around this year’s Sea Otter Classic, but this one caught my eye so I stopped its owner for a…
Smart Tires: Tyres From Space Coming Your Way Soon?
At an unassuming looking booth at Sea Otter there was some mega science going down. You’ll have to take my word for it, but the hollow rod of this Nitinol…
Fresh Goods Friday 702 – The Quality Street Edition
Hello to you all and welcome to this week’s edition of stuff-that-has-arrived at STW HQ! Otherwise known as Fresh Goods Friday. What dowe have for you this week? Why, simple…
Bike Check: Jordy Scott’s Dual Slalom Hyper
Jordy Scott is one of those up and coming riders that might not have come onto your radar unless you follow the Crankworx scene. She was just about to go…
DEADLINE Midnight Tonight! Government Consults On Legalising Higher Powered Ebikes
The consultation for this closes at midnight tonight. It seems pretty unanimous among the bike world that the proposals would be a big mistake. The Bicycle Association has created a…
Bikes Bikes Bikes! The Show Bikes of Sea Otter
Whether it’s a tricked out bike for a show stand, a special lucky race build, or just the garage geek project, there are some unusual bikes to be spotted at…
Even More Sea Otter New Things
Phew, by the power of airport internet, jet lag, and many battery pack charges, here’s the second and final instalment of new things spotted at Sea Otter. Look out for…
A Closer Look At The We Are One Modular Prototype DH Bike
We Are One makes their bikes and components in Kamloops, Canada. The Hope of Kamloops, perhaps? Their onsite manufacturing lets them prototype things quickly, which led to the slightly unexpected…