FGF 427: Is It Too Early To Start Christmas Shopping?

Welcome to the final Fresh Goods Friday before Christmas. While it’s probably a little late for gift ideas, there’s nothing to stop you doing some Boxing Day laptop shopping while...

Commencal META AM 29 RACE SRAM EDITION

Still Looking For The Perfect Pressie? What About The Commencal Meta AM 29 SRAM Edition?

Followers of the Downhill WC and EWS will already be familiar with the winning combination of Commencal frames and SRAM components, and if you’ve ever wondered if you could emulate...

Review: The All City Electric Queen Puts The ‘Oh!’ In Retro

An exercise in style over substance, or a capable trail bike

10 Neat Mountain Bike Products That Are Straight Outta Scotland

Antony attended the Scottish Mountain Biking Conference, where there was much to be learnt and debated, plus plenty to be seen. Here, he rounds up a bunch of product that……

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13 Top Tips For A Mountain Biking Road Trip

The plan was relatively simple. It went something like this; Step 1: Finish jobs in early AugustStep 2: Trade in car and buy sweet camper vanStep 3: Book Chunnel ticketStep……

unsprung heroes rigid bike test surly ecr

Review: Surly you can’t have fun without suspension? We test the fully rigid ECR

 Surly has always been individual and self-confident in its outlook. From pioneering the first production singlespeed (the 1×1, which pre-dated even Kona’s Unit and the On One Inbred) to...

Pick Your Nation State – Sixth Element Limited Edition Carbon Wheelsets

Perhaps you’re just feeling patriotic and you’d like to fly the flag for your country, or maybe you want to look like you’re a pro level rider representing your nation....

unsprung heroes rigid bike test pinnacle ramin 3

Review: After a playful bargain? The Pinnacle Ramin 3 Plus might be the bike for you

Pinnacle is the house-brand of retail giant, Evans Cycles, but the range is way more than a selection of rebadged catalogue bikes. The brand’s bike designer James Olsen has a...

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!...

unsprung heroes rigid bike test kona unit x

Review: Kona’s Unit X is like a singlespeed, but with 10 more gears?

The Kona Unit has a long history, from a Canadian company with an equally deep heritage. While Kona celebrates its 30th birthday in 2018, the Unit name dates back at...

Orbea Wild FS eMTB Boasts An Off Trend “Upright Trail Bike Position”

There is nothing that we love more than receiving a Press Release on the day that the embargo is to lift. We especially love it when the press release drops...

The Great Singletrack Christmas Giveaway – What’s Coming This Week?

We’ve already given away two prizes this week, but never fear, we have plenty more great prizes to be won. Yes! PRIZES to be WON by YOU! It’s very easy...

First Ride: We Test The Brand New 2019 Canyon Neuron CF

For those who were taking notice, you’ll remember that a short while ago we reported that German direct sales giant, Canyon, had quietly released an updated 2019 version of the...

push acs3 coil conversion kit fox 36 santa cruz hightower

Reviewed & Recommended: Push Industries ACS3 Fork Coil Spring Conversion Kit

Push Industries is a US manufacturer that specialises in producing high-end suspension components and upgrades for existing forks and shocks. The ACS3 Fork Coil Conversion kit is one of its...

black friday

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...

Fresh Goods Friday 423 – The Dark At Four Edition

Welcome to the ‘Dark at 4pm, deadline week, Chipps is back and we’re ignoring him’ winter Fresh Goods Friday special! Yep, there’s no getting away from it that we’re fully...

specialized stumpjumper lt

Review: The Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 29 rides well beyond its spec sheet

Earlier this year Wil had the pleasure of heading out to Spain for the launch of the new Specialized Stumpjumpers. We’ve now had the Stumpjumper ST Comp Carbon 29 (130/120mm)...

Singletrack Magazine Issue 121: Simon Gallup – There Is No Cure

Simon Gallup:  There is no cure. He plays in a world-famous band and has toured the globe for the last 40 years. And yet, all he really wants to do……

Singletrack Magazine Issue 121: Clwydian Hills

Tom Hutton dodges the sheep but feels the heat at one of the lesser-known mountain bike hotspots in North Wales. Words & Photography tom hutton Every year, there’s a day...

specialized stumpjumper st

Review: The Specialized Stumpjumper ST Comp Carbon 29 may be shorter on travel, but it ain’t short on fun

Earlier this year Wil had the pleasure of heading out to Spain for the launch of the new Specialized Stumpjumpers. We’ve now had the Stumpjumper ST Comp Carbon 29 (130/120mm)...

These are the 5 UK hardtails we want to ride this winter!

Is it just us or do all mountain bikers pine for the love of a good hardtail come the winter months? Being able to thrash it out on a sloppy……

genesis tarn first look

First Look: Genesis Tarn Keeping It Real With UK Steel

Made from steel, the Genesis Tarn is a dedicated 27.5 Plus bike for riders wanting the spring of steel, the boing of chunky rubber and the confidence and stability a...

Bike Check: Scott Belshaw’s Kona Process 153 CR/DL 29

Scott Belshaw is the UK sales manager for iconic Canadian brand Kona Bikes.  Based in the North West, not too far from Singletrack HQ, Scott swung by last week to……

First Ride Review: Intense Tazer eMTB

A few years ago we wouldn’t have dreamt that Intense would build an eBike, but they have and judging by the fact that Intense’s head honcho, Jeff Steber managed to...

First Ride Review: Intense Tazer eMTB

A few years ago we wouldn’t have dreamt that Intense would build an eBike, but they have and judging by the fact that Intense’s head honcho, Jeff Steber managed to...

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Longterm Review: 2019 Scott Ransom 900 Tuned

It’s been three months since we first got our hands on the brand new Scott Ransom. Fully redesigned for 2019 and beyond, the Ransom glides into the Scott lineup as...

kingdom hero

First Look: Kingdom Vendetta X2. Versatile Titanium Hardtail On Test

The 3rd bike in our upcoming Ti Hard, Titanium hardtail magazine bike test is this Kingdom Vendetta X2, custom built with matching orange decals and pre-production titanium stem. Kingdom makes...

Not A Butcher And Not Quite A Hillbilly – Specialized Announces All-New Eliminator Tyre

We’re well and truly on our way to winter, and although the weather is turning the trails haven’t quite decided how they want to run. Somedays they run greasy and...

Vitus Launches Fox Factory Equipped Enduro And Trail Bikes From £2999.99

If Vitus’ new alloy XC bikes aren’t your thing, then what about some new trail and enduro full-suspension bikes? And what about Fox Suspension on these bikes for the first...

2019 Vitus Range Announced – Everything from kids bikes, to Factory Enduro bikes

We’ve been through a few of the highlights of the 2019 Vitus mountain bike range here and here, but the whole range of bikes has been updated and a few...

FGF 427: Is It Too Early To Start Christmas Shopping?

Welcome to the final Fresh Goods Friday before Christmas. While it’s probably a little late for gift ideas, there’s nothing to stop you doing some Boxing Day laptop shopping while...

Commencal META AM 29 RACE SRAM EDITION

Still Looking For The Perfect Pressie? What About The Commencal Meta AM 29 SRAM Edition?

Followers of the Downhill WC and EWS will already be familiar with the winning combination of Commencal frames and SRAM components, and if you’ve ever wondered if you could emulate...

Review: The All City Electric Queen Puts The ‘Oh!’ In Retro

An exercise in style over substance, or a capable trail bike

10 Neat Mountain Bike Products That Are Straight Outta Scotland

Antony attended the Scottish Mountain Biking Conference, where there was much to be learnt and debated, plus plenty to be seen. Here, he rounds up a bunch of product that……

scott ransom wil leatt

13 Top Tips For A Mountain Biking Road Trip

The plan was relatively simple. It went something like this; Step 1: Finish jobs in early AugustStep 2: Trade in car and buy sweet camper vanStep 3: Book Chunnel ticketStep……

unsprung heroes rigid bike test surly ecr

Review: Surly you can’t have fun without suspension? We test the fully rigid ECR

 Surly has always been individual and self-confident in its outlook. From pioneering the first production singlespeed (the 1×1, which pre-dated even Kona’s Unit and the On One Inbred) to...

Pick Your Nation State – Sixth Element Limited Edition Carbon Wheelsets

Perhaps you’re just feeling patriotic and you’d like to fly the flag for your country, or maybe you want to look like you’re a pro level rider representing your nation....

unsprung heroes rigid bike test pinnacle ramin 3

Review: After a playful bargain? The Pinnacle Ramin 3 Plus might be the bike for you

Pinnacle is the house-brand of retail giant, Evans Cycles, but the range is way more than a selection of rebadged catalogue bikes. The brand’s bike designer James Olsen has a...

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!...

unsprung heroes rigid bike test kona unit x

Review: Kona’s Unit X is like a singlespeed, but with 10 more gears?

The Kona Unit has a long history, from a Canadian company with an equally deep heritage. While Kona celebrates its 30th birthday in 2018, the Unit name dates back at...

Orbea Wild FS eMTB Boasts An Off Trend “Upright Trail Bike Position”

There is nothing that we love more than receiving a Press Release on the day that the embargo is to lift. We especially love it when the press release drops...

The Great Singletrack Christmas Giveaway – What’s Coming This Week?

We’ve already given away two prizes this week, but never fear, we have plenty more great prizes to be won. Yes! PRIZES to be WON by YOU! It’s very easy...

First Ride: We Test The Brand New 2019 Canyon Neuron CF

For those who were taking notice, you’ll remember that a short while ago we reported that German direct sales giant, Canyon, had quietly released an updated 2019 version of the...

push acs3 coil conversion kit fox 36 santa cruz hightower

Reviewed & Recommended: Push Industries ACS3 Fork Coil Spring Conversion Kit

Push Industries is a US manufacturer that specialises in producing high-end suspension components and upgrades for existing forks and shocks. The ACS3 Fork Coil Conversion kit is one of its...

black friday

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...

Fresh Goods Friday 423 – The Dark At Four Edition

Welcome to the ‘Dark at 4pm, deadline week, Chipps is back and we’re ignoring him’ winter Fresh Goods Friday special! Yep, there’s no getting away from it that we’re fully...

specialized stumpjumper lt

Review: The Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 29 rides well beyond its spec sheet

Earlier this year Wil had the pleasure of heading out to Spain for the launch of the new Specialized Stumpjumpers. We’ve now had the Stumpjumper ST Comp Carbon 29 (130/120mm)...

Singletrack Magazine Issue 121: Simon Gallup – There Is No Cure

Simon Gallup:  There is no cure. He plays in a world-famous band and has toured the globe for the last 40 years. And yet, all he really wants to do……

Singletrack Magazine Issue 121: Clwydian Hills

Tom Hutton dodges the sheep but feels the heat at one of the lesser-known mountain bike hotspots in North Wales. Words & Photography tom hutton Every year, there’s a day...

specialized stumpjumper st

Review: The Specialized Stumpjumper ST Comp Carbon 29 may be shorter on travel, but it ain’t short on fun

Earlier this year Wil had the pleasure of heading out to Spain for the launch of the new Specialized Stumpjumpers. We’ve now had the Stumpjumper ST Comp Carbon 29 (130/120mm)...

These are the 5 UK hardtails we want to ride this winter!

Is it just us or do all mountain bikers pine for the love of a good hardtail come the winter months? Being able to thrash it out on a sloppy……

genesis tarn first look

First Look: Genesis Tarn Keeping It Real With UK Steel

Made from steel, the Genesis Tarn is a dedicated 27.5 Plus bike for riders wanting the spring of steel, the boing of chunky rubber and the confidence and stability a...

Bike Check: Scott Belshaw’s Kona Process 153 CR/DL 29

Scott Belshaw is the UK sales manager for iconic Canadian brand Kona Bikes.  Based in the North West, not too far from Singletrack HQ, Scott swung by last week to……

First Ride Review: Intense Tazer eMTB

A few years ago we wouldn’t have dreamt that Intense would build an eBike, but they have and judging by the fact that Intense’s head honcho, Jeff Steber managed to...

First Ride Review: Intense Tazer eMTB

A few years ago we wouldn’t have dreamt that Intense would build an eBike, but they have and judging by the fact that Intense’s head honcho, Jeff Steber managed to...

scott ransom 900 tuned wil portugal lagos

Longterm Review: 2019 Scott Ransom 900 Tuned

It’s been three months since we first got our hands on the brand new Scott Ransom. Fully redesigned for 2019 and beyond, the Ransom glides into the Scott lineup as...

kingdom hero

First Look: Kingdom Vendetta X2. Versatile Titanium Hardtail On Test

The 3rd bike in our upcoming Ti Hard, Titanium hardtail magazine bike test is this Kingdom Vendetta X2, custom built with matching orange decals and pre-production titanium stem. Kingdom makes...

Not A Butcher And Not Quite A Hillbilly – Specialized Announces All-New Eliminator Tyre

We’re well and truly on our way to winter, and although the weather is turning the trails haven’t quite decided how they want to run. Somedays they run greasy and...

Vitus Launches Fox Factory Equipped Enduro And Trail Bikes From £2999.99

If Vitus’ new alloy XC bikes aren’t your thing, then what about some new trail and enduro full-suspension bikes? And what about Fox Suspension on these bikes for the first...

2019 Vitus Range Announced – Everything from kids bikes, to Factory Enduro bikes

We’ve been through a few of the highlights of the 2019 Vitus mountain bike range here and here, but the whole range of bikes has been updated and a few...