Just over a week ago we revealed that we intend to offer up real shares in Singletrack this coming September. We intend to do this using the CrowdCube system with…
Sweet Protection Fixer Composite 2Vi Mips helmet review
The super secure Sweet Protection Fixer offers a clean and simple design, making for a rather pretty premium full facer.
Fresh Goods Friday 762: The Pleney O’ Zine Edition
There's something of a gallic tinge to this week's edition of Fresh Goods Friday. Produits frais vendredi, peut être?
Olde Shimano XT: 1991 Cannondale EST SE 2000
During the Shimano Di2 press camp we saw this retro Cannondale EST in the flesh
Shimano Di2 wireless trickles down to Deore (oh, and XT)
Di2 XTR OTT? How about XT Di2 then? Or even Deore Di2? Big news day from Shimano.
Meet The Maker: Paul ‘Burf’ Burford of BTR Bikes
Paul ‘Burf’ Burford is a maker through and through. As you’ll see if you follow his Instagram feed, if something breaks, his response is rarely ‘Where do I buy a…
New Tweed Valley 50km ‘HERitage Trail’
Fancy a ride with a history lesson along the way? There’s a new 50km Tweed Valley route that celebrates women’s history in the area. FNY Collective Unveils ‘HERitage Trail’ at…
Fresh Goods Friday 761: The So Longing Edition
Well, here we are. My last day, and last FGF. When I started at STW Towers, Thursdays were largely taken up with taking increasingly ridiculous photos of whatever products had…
Hans Rey says goodbye to GT after 38 years of good times
After 38 years – which we think is the longest running cycle sponsorship ever – Hans Rey and GT have parted ways. The GT brand was mothballed at the end…
Lorraine Truong, athlete and concussion campaigner, 1995-2025
We’re sad to hear the Lorraine Truong has passed away. A talented rider with World Cup DH and EWS ambitions, she suffered a brain injury in 2015 which upended her…
Coming soon: MTBers guide to Les Gets, Morzine & Avoriaz
Later this week Mark, Benji and Sanny are off on an adventure in the French Alpine resort towns of Les Gets, Morzine and Avoriaz. Perhaps better known for their downhill…
Reolink Altas Solar Power Security Camera review
Loads of functionality and I can't really fault the quality of the footage, nor the ease of use of the attendant app.
Industry Nine acquires We Are One
The intriguing new partnership pairs North American manufacturing with carbon composite technology.
State of UK Enduro Racing: Llanfyllin
Llanfyllin always seems to receive a disproportionate level of hype for a small venue that isn’t as well known as places such as Llangollen or Dyfi.
Become a Shareholder in Singletrack Magazine
Does that sound interesting to you? Next year Singletrack turns 25. That’s a quarter of a century of independence in the bike media world. A lot has happened in that…
Leogang DH World Series Rd3 results, report and highlights vids
The third World Cup DH of the year took place in Austria. Here are the results, race report and highlights vids from Loegang.
Big Agnes Rapide SL vs Exped Ultra 5R Mummy sleeping mats
Fancy a night in the great outdoors? We've put a couple of top choices for insulated mats to the test. How do they compare?
Meet the Maker: Jack Kingston – tea, and tartan paint
You know the joke about tartan paint? Jack Kingston is a sought-after bike finisher and painter from Yorkshire who can make your tartan paint dreams come true.
Fresh Goods Friday 760: The Northern Soil Edition
Break out the talc! Throw on your finest singlet and oddly baggy loon pants! It's time to soil yourself in this week's FGF!
Bike Check: Ted James’ Adjustable Moto Proto
On the Ted James stand at Bespoked Manchester, this bike was practically just cooling down, having still been being built the night before. Ted talked us through the build of…
My 10 favourite things about new Shimano XTR Di2
And two things I'm not so keen on. Here's a first ride review thoughts of the whole new Shimano XTR gruppo.
New Yeti MTe has 60Nm/350w TQ motor
Yeti's UK distributor Silverfish UK is also now the Official Service Partner for TQ in the UK.
Scholarship for framebuilders seeks applicants
If you're a framebuilder who feels like they could use a little help, SRAM/Bespoked's Inclusivity Scholarship applications open tomorrow.
Loudenvielle-Peyragudes DH World Series Rd2 results, report and highlights vids
The second World Cup DH of the year took place in France. Here are the results, race report and highlights vids from Loudenvielle-Payragudes.
Alfano Froad: when Fat Bikers hit the drops
'Watching it go from a pile of loose tubes to a bike frame never ceases to be magic.' Meet the maker of the Alfano Froad bike
Sonder Broken Road Ti long term review
Marketed as a ‘hardtail mountain bike for long rides, remote places, and wilderness bikepacking’. It's ideal for covering the miles in comfort.
Bike Check: Harry’s HP Bike Project ‘My Downhill Bike’
Check out this impressive first effort at bike building!
World Bicycle Relief: your donations doubled until 3rd June
World Bicycle Relief is marking 20 years of changing the world, one bike at a time, with its Pedal To Empower campaign, focused on World Bicycle Day on Tuesday 3rd…
Fresh Goods Friday 759: The Circles Running Edition
Your weekly dose of new product, expertly curated tunes, and finest waffle is here.
Les Gets opens this weekend: discount codes on accommodation and more!
As the area shifts from ski season to bike season, the lifts are being readied for bikes. Here are the dates for your diary and discounts for your wallet.
China Cycle Expo: DJI bikes, Lewis Ti, High Pivots and more!
Andi Sykes highlights a few of the bikes and components that impressed him. Words and pics by Andi Sykes What was meant to be a trip back to China to…
Tools: A love letter to those who put them in our hands
This was originally the editorial piece in a Weekly Word Newsletter. When it went out, a few people suggested that it would make a great Forum discussion/reminiscing topic. So here…
Crankworx Debuts ‘Full Tilt’: will it catch on?
Crankworx Cairns included an invitational debut for an event it’s calling ‘Full Tilt’. This replaced the previous ‘Speed and Style’ event. The format is similar to 4X, but only three…
Sideways – a journey from motorsports, fishing and sailing to custom carbon fibre bikes
Vee from Sideways makes custom carbon fibre bicycle frames. Mainly road and gravel and ‘single speed fun bikes’, but she also says there’s a ‘hardtail pending’. I spent a few…
Exped Ultra -5 Sleeping Bag review
Light, warm and compact, this goose-down sleeping bag has a limit temperature of -5°C
Bike Check: Creature Cycles Galago – with bushings, not bearings
James from Creature Cycles had one of the more eye catching bikes on display at Bespoked Manchester. The pearlescent turquoise paint, the low offset stem, and the organic form of…
Fresh Goods Friday 758: The Big Jim Edition
It's a Bank Holiday in the UK next Monday. So don't go to work if you don't have to.
Hunt Proven Carbon Enduro H_Core wheels revealed
H_Core-reinforced carbon rims, compliant front wheel, durable ratchet hub, brass nipples and Enduro ABEC5 bearings.
New Orbea Rallon is DH as well as Enduro
As raced to the top spot by Tahnee Seagrave just t'other day, here's the new gravity sled from Orbea.
Custom painted Privateer 161 x Alfa Romeo
A bespoke paintjob by Blackcat Custom Paint built up MTB x motorsport brands.
Moustache Clutch w/ Pinion MGU first ride review
The Moustache Clutch with Pinion MGU gearbox motor is seemingly the answer to all our prayers. Benji ponders.
Stif Mountain Bikes To Close In September
Stif Mountain Bikes has announced that it will close its doors this September. The news was revealed in an Instagram post, which reads: A Message to Our Community After an…
Sub-18kg Pivot Shuttle SL/AM uses Bosch SX system
Pivot Shuttle SL/AM; like the Shuttle SL but with added All Mountain.
Gear patch kits round up, for wear and tear repairs
Having spent all your pocket money on some nice outdoor gear, it can be pretty annoying to put a hole in it. Whether it’s a barbed wire fence, a brush…
Bielsko-Biala DH World Series Rd1 results, report and highlights vids
The first World Cup DH of the year took place in Poland. Here are the results, race report and highlights vids from Bielsko-Biala.
Coros Dura Solar GPS Bike Computer review
This Coros Dura bike computer combines great functionality at good value. It's changed my attitude to bike computers.
Tomo Bikes: Tall Bikes and more, for more fun
Jonathan Thompson from Tomo bikes was at Bespoked Manchester with three very different creations. His Apocalypse build entry was pretty epic, while his mid-tall bike with giant hooter looked as…
The surefire way to identify your derailleur hanger
Bent your hanger? Want a spare just in case? Both? Quickly and accurately identify the right hanger with this guide.
Fresh Goods Friday 757: The Boxing Gears Edition
Tell the world! Derailleurs are dead! Long live the belt! Well, that's what some folk are saying anyway.