Like night follows day, after the carbon Advanced Pro models launched the other week, here are the aluminium Giant Trance 29 models.
Fresh Goods Friday 588: Sheltering from the storm edition
There’s a fun thread on the Forum (though it’s not thread of the week, soz) about bikes you wish brands would make. After the recent flurry of giant wheeled trail…
Canyon Spectral 125 CF 8: first ride review
Canyon has hacked some travel from the Spectral 125 but kept all of the other numbers the same. Is the Canyon Spectral 125 a trail bike?
2022 Merida EX Enduro: dates and deets
The MERIDA EX is set to return for 2022, once again taking place around Minehead on the 16-18th of September. Press Release: Variously described by the press as “one to…
Container of 127 Giant e-bikes stolen from the A12
As reported by the canny folks over at BikeBiz, Giant are the victims of a rather brazen burglary. An entire container load of 127 Giant electric bikes has been stolen.…
DEFRA Repeals 2026 Deadline For Rights of Way Registrations
In a surprise move, DEFRA has announced that the 2026 cut-off date for recording historic rights of way, as set out in the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000,…
Canyon Spectral 125 range starts from £2,449
Here are the full spec sheets, geometry charts and pricing of the latest short travel trail bike from Canyon.
Ion BD 2.0 Protection Socks review: thanks for the memory (foam)
These ION BD 2.0 Protection socks have padded elements sewn in to help give your legs a little extra protection while out on the bike.
Help Roger Vieira make Derby your next MTB destination
If Derby Football Club news is anything to go by, residents of Derby are in dire need of some alternative sporting activities. A group of local riders is hoping to…
New Liv Embolden – hit the trails from £1,849
Liv – the women’s specific arm of Giant Bicycles – continues to focus on producing bikes with geometry and suspension tuning designed for women. Its latest development is the revised…
Bike Check: Guy Martin’s Custom Orange Five Evo
OK, yes, it’s all marketing. But we reckon you’ve got a soft sport for Guy Martin, so fill your boots… There are few household names that better line up what…
DexShell Thermfit NEO Waterproof Gloves review
The DexShell Thermfit NEO gloves are knitted waterproof with a brushed merino interior for a cosy feel, and magic fingers for your phone.
POC Devour Glasses review: big price, big coverage
Designed to give benefits of goggles, with ease of glasses, the POC Devour glasses offer a huge field of vision and loads of protection.Â
Fresh Goods Friday 587: Bad Gateway Drug Edition
Another Friday is upon us. After another week of digital trials and tribulations. Here's a rundown of what the beautiful rogue's gallery of couriers and posties has cobbed at us…
Bex Baraona confirmed as Yeti rider
Long-standing rumours that the successful British enduro racer - and EWS Overall contender - has signed for the Big Turquoise Brand are confirmed.
Starling Cycles’ First (and only) Carbon Frame
Starling Cycles have made a Carbon eMTB frame. But just the one and they promise not to make any more... Before you dive into the comments to say how ugly this…
Is Scotland the best place for gravel riding?
Author Ed Shoote believes "Scotland is a bikepacker's dream, the options are endless". As for our opinion, we're just here for the pretty piccies.
Shimano’s 2021 operating income up 80% over 2020
Although it's pretty tricky to discern what any sort of net profit was made, by any stretch 2021 was clearly a big year for Shimano.
Dissent 133 Ultimate Glove Pack review
The layering concept of the Dissent 133 Ultimate Glove is a promising one, it just needs refining if it’s to work well in an off road setting.
Details of 2022 Nukeproof full suspension bikes
Nukeproof aim to be as clear as to when bikes and frame will arrive. Included below is a full delivery schedule for 2022 guide expectations.
How to get through winter with Troy Lee Designs (Video)
Get through winter riding with this great range of all-weather riding kit from Troy Lee Designs featuring, trousers, gloves and jackets.
18 Bikes No.9 is the most UK of hardtails
The new iteration of the 18 Bikes No.9 steel hardtail. Although the details have changed over the years, the remit of the bike has not.
Thousands of Shimano parts stolen from gassed lorry driver
From Shimano to The Sopranos: Organised Crime Sets Sights on Bike Parts Bikes being stolen from shops and garages is a sadly common enough affair, but this story from the…
2022 Focus Jam Carbon 8.9 filthy first ride review
It may look like a diet e-bike from certain angles but rest assured the new Focus Jam Carbon 8.9 is very much a pilot powered pedal-bike.
Hans Rey and Brett Tippie: Slay The Bay
Sit back, absorb some Californian sunshine, and enjoy some historic trails and world famous sights with some legends from the mountain bike world. Slay The Bay is the latest destination for Hans Rey…
Fox Racing Outerwear – Layers For All Occasions
Even though we’ve been enjoying some unseasonably warm and dry weather for this time of year, we’re not quite ready to bust out the shorts and t-shirt just yet. Fortunately,…
Cancelled: The Cymru MTB Classic, (Not) New for 2022
Story Update – 4th Feb 2022 When we posted the original story below, the comments section jumped straight to a discussion that went something along the lines of ‘who would…
Fresh Goods Friday 586: digital thirst edition
You may have noticed the Singletrackworld homepage looked a bit different yesterday. This was due to the new issue of the magazine coming out.
Welcome To Bandit Hill – like the Gruffalo, with bikes
This short animated tale from Jill Kintner takes woodland creatures, animation, riding footage and a narrator to create something akin to the Gruffalo with bikes. If you’re sick of Bing…
Progression: A Movie To Inspire You
Put a smile on your face and some determination in your step. Will this movie make you want to improve your skills, or your local facilities? This movie charts the…
What’s Inside Singletrack World Magazine Issue 141? Out today!
Singletrack World Magazine Issue 141 Contains: Editorial: The Eternal Suffering Of The SpokeChipps thinks we’re all on the same kit, but some of us make it work harder than others.…
Singletrack Issue 141 kit essentials: Insulated jackets
Chipps and the team venture out into the chill winds to bring word of the best insulated jackets out there.
Singletrack Issue 141 UK Adventure: Pilgrim’s Regress
Adam Boggon returns to his childhood haunts in this reflective ride through Fife. Words Adam Boggon Photography Peter Munnoch The King sits in Dunfermline toun, Drinking the blude-red wine, ‘O…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 141 Bonus Content: Great British Divide – Chris Hinds’ Day By Day Diary
Bonus content! This is Chris Hinds’ full diary from his Great British Divide 2021. We’ve used a lot of images to try and illustrate the enormity and repetition of the…
