Amanda finds out she has inherited more than just good sewing skills from her Nan. Bikes are in the blood. This feature was produced in association Sonder I knew my Nan well. I knew she loved to bake, paint, sew, garden. Basically anything creative and…
Michelin’s new XC tyre range contains the tyre we’ve all been looking for
The low-tread Michelin Jet XC and Force XC tyres are all well and good if you like that sort of thing but it's the Michelin Wild XC that's triggered us lot over here in the filth of midwinter.
Tweed Valley Trails Association – Best Trail Stewardship Initiative
It might seem like a mountain biking paradise in the Tweed Valley, but that’s thanks in large part to the volunteers of the Tweed Valley Trails Association that keep the trails open and running for so many of us. You nominated them your winners of…
Cotopaxi Allpa 35 review – A carry on clamshell back pack
The Cotopaxi Allpa 35 is an ethically made back pack with versatile storage designed for use as carry on luggage on a plane.
YT Izzo Uncaged drops 10mm and 600g
At 11.4kg the YT Izzo Uncaged is their lightest full suspension mountain bike yet. The previous lightest YT full susser was around 12kg.
Internet Rummagings | New Year, New Parts
Happy New Year one and all, if your new year’s resolution is to hang some nice shiny parts off your MTB (and if it isn’t, it should be) then you have come to the right place for some suggestions on where you might wish to…
Spotlight Interview: Neil Russell – handcycling off the beaten track
El Jaskowska is a rider and passionate advocate for broadening participation in mountain biking. In this Spotlight Series, she is interviewing riders from all walks of life and styles of riding to discover the common joys and passions that bring us all together through mountain…
Review: Salsa Timberjack SLX 29 – how will you ride yours?
This review is part of the Bike Test feature ‘Hard Tails for Trails’ from Issue 137 of Singletrack Magazine. Price: £1,870.00 From: Lyon Equipment lyon.co.uk Salsa has been around since the early 1980s, and in recent years the brand has become synonymous with the carrying…
Reviewed: Ragley Big Wig – a steel hardtail classic
This review is part of the Bike Test feature ‘Hard Tails for Trails’ from Issue 137 of Singletrack Magazine. Price: £1,999.99 From: Ragley We suspect that Ragley strongly believes in the idea that if something isn’t broken then it doesn’t need to be fixed. The…
Nukeproof Scout 290 Pro review: for a fun filled ride
This review is part of the Bike Test feature ‘Hard Tails for Trails’ from Issue 137 of Singletrack Magazine. Price: £2,449.99 From: Nukeproof Editors’ Choice 2021 This product features in our Singletrackworld Editors’ Choice 2021 round-up. Hannah: “Why has an alloy hardtail turned my head…
2022 Predictions from Singletrack – What’s in the future of MTB?
Every year we play at making like we’ve got our finger on the pulse of the future and have a go at predicting what’s coming in the year ahead. Despite current inclinations to hide under a blanket and not think too much about tomorrow, we’re…
Singletrackworld.com Mountain Bike Quiz of 2021
Here’s your chance to find out whether you’ve been spending as much time riding bikes as you have reading about them! How did you do? Is all the chat, knowledge gathering and general waffle part of the fun of bikes and you’re very proud of…
Fresh Goods Friday 581 – Keeping Things Regular
What tyres for a ploughed field? What mountain bike tyres for mostly road use? Is there such a thing as a mudguard with a built in mud scraper? Why aren’t heated grips more popular? What is the difference between pants, trousers, joggers and tights? What…
Top 10 Singletrackworld.com reviews of 2021
Tyres, jackets, hardtails, full sussers, purple things... the 10 most popular reviews on Singletrackworld.com in 2021 makes for some compelling reading.
Singletrack MegaSack 2021 LIVE DRAW – Watch it here
Join Mark at 7pm on New Year’s Eve, live from his front room for the grand prize draw of the year. If you have entered (and got the question right) any of our daily draws then your ticket is already in the MegaSack and you…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown 2021 Day 30 – Muc-Off Ultimate Tubeless Kit
It’s the final daily draw before the big one that takes place live on New Year’s Eve at 7pm. You will be able to watch right here on our website or head over to our YouTube Channel and make sure you subscribe to be notified…
Top 10 Singletrackworld.com stories of 2021
It's always interesting to see just what exactly were the most read stories on Singletrackworld in 2021. As ever, there are a couple of 'oh really' eyebrow-raisers in this little lot.
Singletrack MegaSack 2021 Day 29 – TSG Protection Bundle
TSG Bundle – Scope MIPS Helmet Lg, Tahoe A Knee Guard Lg, Tahoe A 2.0 Elbow Pad Lg, Trail S Gloves Lg Price: Helmet £139.99, Knee guards £79.99, Elbow pads £69.99, Gloves £29.99 From: Ison Distribution A bundle for those who like to make mistakes! The…
Video: Tahneé Seagrave talks injury, recovery, and new perspectives
There’s a vulnerability and honesty to this Wahoo Frontiers: Tahneé Seagrave video that we think you’ll appreciate. Tahneé Seagrave talks about the changes in perspective she’s experienced following some significant injuries, and with this comes some depth of character and thought that perhaps we haven’t…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown 2021 Day 28 – Ere Research Gravel Bar Tape
Ere Research Gravel Bar Tape with Dolce Bar Plugs & Aqua Naturalis Bottle Price: Bar tape & plugs £35, Bottle £10 From: Ere Research Two metres of dual layer cushioned bar tape just what your gravel bike needs. With pro racing and years of product design…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown 2021 Day 27 – FUNN Grips
FUNN Holeshot Grips Price: £13.49 From: Granite Designs The Holeshot grip from Funn is designed for ultimate grip and performance on the roughest of tracks. Available in 10 different colours, the Holeshot is made from a plush compound designed to absorb vibrations and reduce fatigue. It features…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown 2021 Day 26 – Halo Vortex Wheels
Halo Vortex Enduro 27.5″ Boost Wheelset Price: Front £189.99, Rear £309.99 From: Ison Distribution These enduro wheels have a 33mm internal width to increase tyre volume and maximise the available grip on offer. At the core of the Vortex wheels are new and improved instantaneous 120…
The Annual Singletrack MegaSack© Countdown – The Final Week Is Here!
Sunday – Halo Vortex Enduro 27.5″ Boost Wheelset Price: Front £189.99, Rear £309.99 From: Ison Distribution These enduro wheels have a 33mm internal width to increase tyre volume and maximise the available grip on offer. At the core of the Vortex wheels are new and…
Singletrack MegaSack Bloopers
There’s no prizes today as we are all over eating and preparing for Mrs Browns Boys on the telly later tonight*. Instead we have a short collection of clips from when things didn’t go to plan while filming our daily prize giveaways. Yes, as hard…
Burgtec Ride High Josh Bryceland Signature Alloy Bars and Enduro MK3 Stem – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Maxxis Wetscream MaxxGrip 29 x 2.5 Tyre – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Ergon GFR1 Grips – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
RockShox Zeb – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Orbea Rise MT M10 – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Bike Park Wales – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Nukeproof Scout Pro – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
CamelBak Chase Protector Vest – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Specialized Levo SL Comp – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
2021 GT Malverns Classic – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Glentress Forest – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Thule Rail Hip Pack 2L – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Scott Spark RC – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Michelin Wild Enduro Tyre – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Crankbrothers Stamp Flat Shoes – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Fizik Gravita Tensor Flat Shoes – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Nukeproof Giga Elite – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
microSHIFT Advent X – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
10@Kirroughtree – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Giro Women’s Chrono Expert Halter Bib Shorts – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
LifeLine Adventure Top Tube Bag – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. This article was originally published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 140. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism,…
Juliana Wilder Carbon CC XO1 AXS TR Reserve – Editors’ Choice Awards 2021
The Singletrack Staffers pick the standout products and locations from their riding year. The year has felt a little like approaching that nemesis feature on the trail: you roll up to it full of optimism, then at the last minute pull on the brakes in…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown 2021 Day 24 – HT X-2 Clip Pedals
It’s Christmas Eve, but the prizes just won’t stop coming. Check out these pretty unique and currently very rare offerings from HT. Missed Chances Missed any days? Go back and enter now to increase your chances of winning everything on New Years Eve. Hit the…
Fresh Goods Friday 580 – ‘Twas the bike before Xmas
When all through the office not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The helmets were hung by the workshop with care, and hopes that FedEx soon would be there. Enough of that. Here’s an early edition of Fresh Goods Friday for you. We…
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown 2021 Day 23 – Muc Off Ultimate e-Bike Kit
What makes a maintenance kit e-bike specific? If you watch today’s MegaSack video you will find out. Muc-Off eBike Ultimate Kit Price: £89.99 From: Muc-Off The kit contains two eBike specific lubes that have been formulated with the extra torque of an ebike in mind. You…
The 10* Best Bike Videos of 2021
There are a lot of hours of footage to be viewed, so which ones have stood out from the crowd? Here are our team's pick of the bunch. Enjoy!
Singletrack MegaSack Countdown Day 22 – 661 Protection Bundle
Another day, another awesome prize to give away. This one is for all you senders out there. Stop breaking yourself with these amazing pads from 661 661 Bundle – Recon Knee Pad V2 £85, Recon Elbow Pad V2 £75, Evo Compression Suit With Chamois £90…