Taking kids along for the ride may actually improve your experience. Words & Photography Tony Hutcheson For me, being a mountain bike dad has always been rather easy. You see, I’m not very good at stuff. I can’t wheelie, I’m not always searching for the…
140mm Suspension Fork Group Test
140mm Suspension Forks AKA Best Modest Travel Trail Forks. Which fork for real world riders on real world trails? Benji has the results.
Issue 147: Column: What New Standards Have Been Worth It?
Maybe don’t go to the pub with Benji if you’re a bike industry engineer… Words: Benji When I say ‘new’ I’m going to be talking about any standard that came out since the turn of the millennium. Also, I’d like to say that I…
Fresh Goods Friday 639: Beating The Heating Edition
This is the tintro... eerily reminiscent of the pewtero but a bit more silvery. What? No idea. We're just riffing here.
The Aberdeen Scene
What’s the recipe for building a thriving mountain bike destination? Antony heads north to find out. Words Antony de Heveningham Photos Pete Scullion Scotland is a good place for mountain biking. That’s an accepted fact, on a par with the earth being round. In the…
Rab launches Cinder biking apparel range
British outdoor brand Rab will launch their first collection of biking-friendly clobber this spring.
NBD: RAAW Yalla, Kinesis Fernweh tease, Ibis DV9…
... Cube Stereo ONE family, Liv Lurra hardtail, new even-more-Boschy Trek Rail.
WHY 2K? Full-suspension bikes under £2000 test
Benji and Rhys look at the world of £2k full suspension bikes. Can a good ride be had at this price?
Exclusive Update From Stanton Bicycles: The Recovery Begins
The news leaking out of a corner of the Peak District is true – Dan Stanton has successfully bought back control of Stanton Bikes (or Stanton Bicycles Ltd as the new business is officially called). There’ll be more detail to come and we’ll be chatting…
Do we need trail maintenance trousers?
Rapha has launched a limited edition collection of clothing. It’s a collaboration with ‘Brain Dead’, a trendy LA-based international fashion collective. With its disruptive, graphic-led approach, Brain Dead takes its cues from post punk, underground comics, and the spirit of subculture as a whole. Not…
Revel Rascal XT Build review
The Revel Rascal XT Build is a good-looking, playful machine that will back you up when the going gets tough, whether that’s uphill or down.
I ❤️ Love My… Indoor Training Set Up
Amanda brings you the details of her finely tuned indoor training set up. What’s she using and why? I do not enjoy indoor training, but I’m not convinced that anyone does. My reasons for doing it are varied – persistent poor weather, a lack of…
Cheaper Things Tuesday: Same But Different
Slightly different version of Cheaper Things Tuesday for you this week. Only Singletrack Members will see all the great deals we've found.
Boardman MTR 8.9 review
The Boardman MTR 8.9 has an awful lot going for it.The cover of this book may look 2013, but it reads just in 2023.
Jamis Faultline A2 review
With a steeper seat angle, this Jamis Faultline A2 would be amazing. That one change would make all the difference.
Vitus Mythique VRX 27 Review
With the Vitus Mythique VRX 27 the brand has created an entry level trail shredder without the limiting entry level geometry of old.
International Adventure: New Kids Sur Le Bloc
For my part, I have moved with my wife Beate to a little place called Fuilla, in the southeastern Pyrénées-Orientales – about as far south as you can get in France. It’s a sleepy village of 450 people at about 600m altitude, sitting in a wide, grassy valley…
Credit where it’s due – Now you can show your appreciation of great forum posts
WTF does that even mean? Undoubtedly you are familiar with the ability on various social platforms to ‘like’ a comment or a post. Well, now you can do just that on our forum. It’s not revolutionary but it means you can now express your appreciation…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 147 Is Out Today! How will you read yours?
If you receive a printed copy of the magazine each issue, it’s now in the post – we can’t be sure exactly when it will land with you, but if you’re in the UK and you’ve still not got it by 16th February please email us.…
Issue 147: Last Word: Feel The Love
Hannah goes head over heels… in a good way. Was it an instant thunderclap of ‘this is it’, or a slow burn realisation that you were happy and you couldn’t imagine life without it? Did love hit you, or creep up on you? The feeling of giggling like…
15 Ways To Spend Less On Mountain Biking
Mountain biking is not cheap. You'll never 'save' money as a mountain biker. But you can stop a lot of avoidable spending if you're canny.
Podcast: Taiwan, crap 90’s bikes and Benji makes mudguards great again
This week Hannah leads the way with extra voices from Benji and Mark. We start off with a poor attempt to get Benji to rant about 90’s bikes, which he does in the end. Hannah explains to us why we should be paying attention to…
Taiwan: A storm brewing for the bike industry?
Remember when that ship got jammed in the Suez, and goods shipped around the world got stuck? Remember when Covid disrupted the natural flow of shipping containers and products, and everything got delayed? If you thought that was a mess, that’s nothing to what could…
Quick look at new Troy Lee Designs Flowline helmets
The Troy Lee Designs Flowline and Flowline SE replace the A1 and A2 respectively with more features and benefits and lower price points.
Fresh Goods Friday 638: Blasting From The Pasting Edition
This is the bintro... very much like an intro but please be careful to sort the cardboard and paper from the glass and plastics.
Time Speciale 12 Enduro Pedal review
The Time Speciale 12 Enduro pedals offer great contact for your feet but they ain’t exactly cheap! They do look rather fetching though...
NBD: Mondraker Raze Alloy, Bold Unplugged, Starling Murmur Stainless…
... Frog Bikes Hybrid 61, Van Nicholas Ventus Jr Titanium balance bike, REEB Cycles Lustful DreamBuild and Dometic Go Camping equipment.
Jack Reading’s Gravity School: Episode 2
Feeling like it’s just too long to wait until the next episode of Happy Valley? Don’t worry, the next episode of Gravity School is here. There’s a lot less crime, but a lot more grime. Still plenty of steep descents though. Enjoy! The second of…
The Cobble Wobble Returns!
Frome Cobble is a ‘World Famous’ bicycle hillclimb sprint up 179 yards of a steep, cobbled hill in the heart of Frome, Somerset. With the narrowness of the streets, the backdrop of 17th century buildings and a cheering crowd packed along the full length of…
Hand Made Bike Show Bespoked Heads To Germany
After over a decade of successful UK shows Bespoked heads for the first time to Dresden, Germany, for its inaugural central European show on 13th to 15th October, 2023. Bespoked has opened applications to its first central European show, in Dresden, Germany. This year’s central…
Schwalbe Magic Mary review
The Schwalbe Magic Mary is a trail tyre par excellence. Fear not, this is not a new 'reworked' version of The Mary. Not new. Still amazing.
Mudhugger MK2 Rear Mudguard review
Mudguardmeisters Mudhugger recently came out with Mudhugger MK2 Rear mudguard. Reusable velcro straps, rubber inserts, BB extender.
Dirty Jerseys photobook – the Art and Speed of Mountain Bike Clothing
From Geoff Waugh, Dirty Jerseys is a series of stories recalling epic feats of riding from racers across the MTB spectrum.
Best Mountain Bike Saddles: Are You Sitting Comfortably?
Saddle pain can affect both new and experienced riders: so here's our guide to the best mountain bike saddles.
Podcast: Getting old, out of warranty?
In this week’s podcast we eventually manage to get Old Man Charlie attached to the interwobble and into the virtual studio in order to chat with Hannah and Mark. Technology gets trickier the older you get… Skateboard tricks just hurt more. When is a warranty…
Bike Check: Ross’ Deviate Claymore
The Deviate Claymore is fast and fun, composed in the rough and the steep but also versatile and easy to get along with.
Fresh Goods Friday 637: The Warranty Edition
This in the 'kin-tro... A bit like the flippin-tro but just that little bit coarser. Because we all just want to go out and ride our ATBs today, let's dive straight into FGF!
DMT WKM1 Waterproof Boots review
Lightweight and plenty waterproof, the DMT WKM1 boots - or are they shoes? - might be just what you've been looking for.
Strava finally confirms its price increase
Recently Strava raised its subscription fees in a rather odd and confusing way (see the forum thread at the end of this story for details).
NBD: Airdrop Slacker, Ducati E-MTBs, Leatt Onesie…
... 5DEV titani-yummy chainrings, packs and panniers from Deuter, bottle cleaners from Elite, folding locks from Hiplok and Matt Jones' Gussets.
Can Working On Your Bike Void The Warranty?
We asked a selection of bike companies to comment on whether working on your bike could void the warranty.
Team Signings 2023 Roundup
It seems like there’s a team signing announcement every time we open our inbox right now, so here’s who’s gone where in the hokey cokey so far. Cami Nogueira to Propain Propain bolsters its Freeride credentials some more, adding Argentinian sender Cami Nogueira to the…
Quick look at the new Liv Intrigue LT
The Liv Intrigue LT series is the brand's first mullet. With 160mm up front and 150mm in the rear, it's the most travel Liv currently too.
Cheaper Things Tuesday: Jackets, Jackets, Jackets…
This week's edition of CTT is a topically-tastic special edition that focuses purely on waterproof jackets. Decent jackets at decent discounts.
Why Not Litter? Free Online Talk With Trash Free Trails
Trash Free Trails is on a mission to get us enjoying the outdoors while also reducing our impact, particularly through the reduction in use of single use plastics. It’s not just about picking up discarded bottles and crisp packets on the trails, it’s also about…
Get used to seeing OnlyFans sponsor more aspects of our sport
Downhill and enduro racer Lewis Buchanan raised a few eyebrows with his announcement that he was adding OnlyFans – better known for its porn channels – to his sponsor list. Our publisher, Mark, looks at whether we should be so surprised. OnlyFans.com attracted 333 million…
Buyers Guide to the Best Mountain Bike Glasses
I try to wear glasses all the time. As a short-sighted blindo I am used to such face furniture. The best mountain bike glasses are few and far between in my experience.
Bikepacking The EWS – Delirium, Duct Tape and Detours
While still just 17 years old, Matthew Fairbrother from New Zealand set off on the adventure of a lifetime, competing in the EWS, and riding between the stages. He carried all his gear between races, often riding through the night to get the distance covered…
Podcast: Carry On Camping In Dartmoor With Cycling UK
In this podcast we’re joined by Sophie Gordon, Cycling UK’s Off Road Campaigns Officer. We chat about why the Dartmoor camping ruling matters, and the broader implications for access rights. After a good old moan about this and other things we’re not looking forward to…
What MTB Marketing Works On You?
Of course, you’ll probably say ‘none of it’, right? But something, somewhere, informs your buying choices, and you have to hear about a product in the first place to know it’s available to buy. How do we get from anonymity to desirability? Before we continue,…
More ‘Meh’ Than ‘Wahoo’? Liquidity warning from S&P
Cycling Industry News reports that Wahoo is facing cashflow troubles and has had its credit rating cut from CCC to -CCC by S&P Global Ratings. For those of you who have not watch a Netflix documentary about economic meltdowns, this means that S&P Global Ratings…