Red Bull Rampage is on Friday 13th October 2023. Let’s hope that’s not a superstitious portent of disaster, we want to be watching live stoke and awe, not injuries. Here’s…
Update: Gee Atherton ‘Not Too Bad’ After Massive Rampage Crash
Here’s the original story, scroll to the bottom for the latest update on Gee after his crash in practice at Rampage while trying a 60ft drop. It’s the news that…
Vote Now! Best Image – Singletrack World Awards 2023
This is a simple concept: what’s the best image published in Singletrack – print or web? Thanks for all your nominations, now comes the hard part: choosing your winner! 147…
Hope WMN Enduro Photo Gallery
We went out to join in the fun at the Hope WMN Enduro – not racing, but instead an epic amount of chatting! We had a suggestions book for people…
Orbea Rallon gets more travel, more dropper, more storage
The new Orbea Rallon increases to 167mm rear travel and can accept longer travel droppers than before. And it has frame storage.
The ‘Mericans – Classic USA Brand Bike Test
The team get rolling on some old school American brands to see how they’re moving with the times. Cannondale vs Intense vs Yeti.
Yeti SB160 review
I don’t think most people that buy the Yeti SB160 are buying it because it represents a great value package and premium performance.
Intense Tracer 29 Pro review
The combination of lightness and pedalling efficiency will far outshine slight compromises in rider position on the Intense Tracer 29.
Cannondale Habit Carbon LT 1 review
Long story short: the Cannondale Habit Carbon LT is a great little bike. Key question: would I have one? Yes. Most definitely.
Vote Now! Best Article – Singletrack World Awards 2023
The best piece of writing you've read this year, either in print or this here website.
From Burnley to Whistler, how far can you push trail tyres?Â
Part one of a three part Pirelli Scorpion vlog series, Mark tries the trail tyres at home then heads off to ride Whistler's longest downhill!
How To Read Issue 151 of Singletrack World Magazine
Our latest magazine is now available – here’s how you can get your hands on it. If you receive a printed copy of the magazine each issue, it’s now in…
Save up to 50% in our big flip-off STW Shop Sale!
We only have single digit numbers left of some of these items. Don’t miss out! We could do with clearing the shop shelves in preparation for next season. Which is…
Podcast: Desert Island Disc Brakes With Paul Bas
When Paul Bas crashed at Red Bull Rampage in 2015, there was a good chance he’d never walk again. He turned that accident, and his recovery from it, into an…
Vote Now! Best UK Riding Destination – Singletrack World Awards 2023
Put simply, where do you think is the best place to ride in the UK?
Well, that was best World Cup DH season ever
From the confirmation that we live in a Vali Holl Era through to the ding-dong duelling in the Elite Men's - this DH season was fantastic!
Pirelli Scorpion mountain bike tyres explained
The complete range of Pirelli Scorpion mountain bike tyre has evolved into a comprehensive offering of high-performance rubber.
Orbea Launches Two New Occams: SL and LT
The Occam has seen a few iterations over the last few years and this update sees two distinct models - the Occam SL and the Occam LT.
Vote Now! Community Builders Award – Singletrack World Awards 2023
Vote for the projects, campaigns or other initiatives that are helping build the MTB community.
Fresh Goods Friday 673 – The Mashing Perfectly Edition
Merry October to you and and all! We shall do our best to keep your mountain biking stoke levels as high as is feasible.
Vote Now! Most Desirable Brand – Singletrack World Awards 2023
We might hate to admit that marketing works but... which brand makes you want to wear their logo with pride?
Subscribe to Singletrack World today and butter your bum for free
Join today! We have 100 tubs of the world famous Happy Bottom Bum Butter - worth £19.99 - to give away to 100 new subscribers.
Vote Now! Most Desirable Mountain Bike – Singletrack World Awards 2023
In a bumper year for brill bikes we’ve got five finalists for you in this category – we just couldn’t narrow it down any more.
WIN Free FiveTen Shoes From Chain Reaction
Fancy a pair of free FiveTens? Forum partners Chain Reaction have a giveaway exclusively for our members (free and full). And if your existing shoes are looking a little worse…
Bespoked Bike Check: Hulsroy Croc
For the first time ever, the Bespoked Bike Show is leaving the UK and taking place in Dresden, Germany. From 13th-15th October, people will be able to go and peruse gorgeous hand…
Video: 1990s Trials Throwback!
When we were off at the GT Malverns Classic, Dieter got so excited (even more excited than usual!) about all the retro trials bikes that we couldn’t help feeling a…
Sixth Element Wheels Ceases Trading
Sixth Element Wheels is reported to have ceased trading. Forum users who are Sixth Element customers have reported receiving an email containing the following letter: Dear Sir/ Madam Re :…
Wacky Races: Red Bull ‘Stalen Ros’ Tandem Racing
Let’s have some levity to lighten things up. Those crazy Europeans have been capitalising on their post Brexit freedoms by holding a race where health and safety rules apparently need…
Fresh Goods Friday 672 – The Metal Mullets Edition
Russet ferns, dusky pink sunsets, snuggles in front of log fires, mists, mellow fruitfulness, conkers for goal posts... that sort of thing.
Government Prepares To Favour Motorists – Again
To anyone following active travel or environmental policy developments in the UK, the news that the government is preparing to announce a ‘Plan For The Motorist’ will likely come as…
Vitus Kids’ Mythique launches today
Coming in either 24-inch or 26-inch wheel options, the Vitus Kids’ Mythique can be sized to fit a broad range of young shredders.
Cannondale Habit 3 review
The Cannondale Habit 3 has all the potential in the world to be a steadfast pedal pal for years to come. It's not just good value. It's a great investment.
Mountain Biking In Wales Needs You!
If you like mountain biking and you like mountain biking in Wales, then it would be worth your while to take a few minutes to complete this survey. It’s being…
The Merida EX Enduro: Video, report ‘n’ results
Three days in Exmoor, several timed stages each day, all against the clock and all (mostly) gravity-focussed and on fun natural trails.
Rider Resilience: The Story Behind the Velocity Bag
We’ve told you before about Nils Amelinckx. He’s told you about himself in his award winning story ‘Excess Baggage’. And now we’re here again to tell you about another piece…
Podcast: The disappointing racing edition
Benji, Mark and Hannah wonder whether amateur racing could be just a bit more fun, and a bit less like a trip to Aldi. Plus there’s some wild speculation about…
Lezyne Shock Drive 400psi Shock Pump review
This Lezyne Shock Drive 400psi is very much a premium – and reassuringly chunky – affair. Capable of going all the way up to 400psi.
OneUp Dropper Post V2 240mm review
The dropper was born, and progression was made. And now we have this – a OneUp Dropper Post V2 240mm with a frankly enormous drop. Pros Cons There are a…
Fresh Goods Friday 671 – The Picking Cherries Edition
Anyways, whatever your cherry picker of choice, enjoy this week's Fresh Goods Friday!
New Merida One-Sixty FR goes up to 171
More travel up front, coil sprung shocks and ‘mullet’ mixed size wheels around a tough aluminium frame and an eye on VFM.
Cotic RocketMAX Gen 4 long term review
The Cotic RocketMAX Gen 4 is the brand's flagship big travel bruiser. Made-in-UK steel front triangle with 160mm of Droplink rear travel.
Boggle Your Eyes: Kade Edwards Hardline FPV Drone One-Shot
Hold on to your pants. This is boggling – and gives you loads of moments where you see just how gnarly the Hardline course is, even on the bits in…