InSync racing spent the past season racing on rebranded YT Tues bikes but 2020 will see the team expand and race a self-developed frame. InSync Bikes is the headline brand of Hero Cycles, a huge Indian company that not only builds bikes but also has…
Review | Tannus Armour – Inner Tubes Ain’t Dead
If you’re still running tubes, this Tannus Armour will give you a little more protection on the trail. Tubes. The thing I always carry on rides, but haven’t had to use in years. I never bothered with tubeless when I lived somewhere flat, with trails…
JetWet portable pressure washer review
The JetWet portable pressure washer could mean the end of dirty car interiors but is it any good? We’re very much in the grip of Autumn now, and we all have to come to the reality that we will be riding in wet or muddy…
NS Synonym TR1 First Ride Impressions
We take a ride on the NS Synonym, a cross-country bike with a wild side or is it a short travel enduro bike? Remember during our Eurobike coverage when we took a look at that stunning aggressive 29er XC bike from NS? Well, we could…
Chris Porter Says… Even More! Catch Up Here
Here’s a quick round up of Chris Porter interviews, so you can revise, refresh and get opinionated on all things bouncy. It’s always worth listening to what Chris Porter of Mojo has to say – if you can follow it, you’ll definitely learn something. There…
Commencal’s New Furious video is stunning and the bike looks pretty rad too!
Commencal has updated the Commencal Furious for 2020 with some under-the-skin changes and new builds. The Furious is Commencal’s more affordable and more simple big travel downhill machine. It’s not an all-out race bike like the Supreme, though it is more than happy racing between…
FGF 470 | Proof a Tesla makes a great mountain bike vehicle!
We have all manner of things to keep you warm and stop you from shaking in Fresh Goods Friday 470. From winter gloves and thermal hoodies that keep the chill off to a motorised gimbal that will keep your video super smooth even if you…
Remembering Jenn Hill – And All Those Who Remind Us To Live
It’s been four years since Jenn Hill, our Deputy Editor, died. Hannah reflects on the legacy she’ll never know she created. I came to Singletrack just over four years ago. It was the silver lining (for me) to a sky of very black clouds. I…
Red Bull Formation | A Freeride Skills Camp For Women
We spotted last week that something called ‘Red Bull Formation’ was happening in the rock formations of Utah. It turns out that it was a women’s freeride camp, based at the old Rampage site, aimed at giving women a chance to dig and ride the…
Shotgun Child Seat for Mountain Biking | Take Your Kids On The Trail
If you’ve been looking for a child seat for mountain biking, could the Shotgun be the answer? I’d always been envious of people with a bike trailer – I had dreams of a lovely maternity leave with lots of bike trailer rides, but it never…
Bike Test | Long Haulers – For Bikepacking In Comfort
Antony de Heveningham looks at three unconventional mountain bikes that come with fitted racks and a sense of adventure. Perfect for bikepacking. Words by Antony de Heveningham. Photos by James Vincent. Not so long ago, many mountain bikes were designed so their riders could carry…
2020 Norco Optic | It’s Bigger Everywhere You Look
Norco Bicycles today announces its 2020 Norco Optic, which Norco says is completely re-designed and re-focused – and completely different to the previous Norco Optic. Developed on, and inspired by their backyard trails in the mountains surrounding their Vancouver-area headquarters and throughout the Pacific Northwest,…
Trek 1120 Review| Custom Racks For Unbeaten Tracks
First published in Issue 124 of Singletrack Magazine, this Trek 1120 was reviewed as part of our Long Haulers test of bikes with racks. For when you really want to carry everything and the kitchen sink. Words by Antony de Heveningham. Photos by James Vincent.…
Tuesday Treats: Cool Sierras MTB Guiding
In this week’s Tuesday Treats we get to know Cool Sierras MTB Guiding, what they do, and how they can offer you an amazing MTB holiday in the sun. Cool Sierras MTB Guiding. We’re a small MTB and Road guiding outfit. Small as in personal,…
Social Spots | Tree Taps, Tyre Taps, Tricks and Triumph
You could waste a lifetime on social media. We’ve helpfully brought together some highlights, to make you more efficient. Watch these highlights, then get back to important stuff. Like riding bikes and eating biscuits… Since Red Bull Rampage is just around the corner, this Social…
Stolen | It’s More Than Just A Bike
Hannah and Amanda had their bikes stolen from under their noses. In the immediate aftermath, Hannah wrote this. I had a bike stolen once before. I don’t know what make or model it was, but my Dad bought me it as a surprise present. It…
Salsa Blackborow | Haul More Junk In The Trunk
First published in Issue 124 of Singletrack Magazine, this Salsa Blackborow was reviewed as part of our Long Haulers test of bikes with racks. For when you really want to carry everything and the kitchen sink. Words by Antony de Heveningham. Photos by James Vincent.…
Mason InSearchOf | A Bike For Going Further
First published in Issue 124 of Singletrack Magazine, this Mason InSearchOf was reviewed as part of our Long Haulers test of bikes with racks. For when you really want to carry everything and the kitchen sink. Words by Antony de Heveningham. Photos by James Vincent.…
Mountain Bike Bingo – Postcards from the Alps
Pete Scullion headed to the Alps to check out the Graubünden area – read his destination guide here. While he was there, we set him a ‘Mountain Bike Bingo’ challenge to find as many ride holiday in the Alps cliches as he could. How do…
Pro Freerider Jordie Lunn Dies In Mexico Trail Crash
Famous Canadian free rider, Jordie Lunn has died of a head injury while riding in Mexico with Darren Berrecloth, Greg Watts and Brayden Barrett-Hay. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DEITY (@deitycomponents) Famous for his early roles in classic mtb films such…
FGF 469 | Crashes, Crime and CSI
First things first! This was stupid right? Things we have learnt this week… getting your bike nicked sucks. There are stages of grief. Obviously there’s the initial horror as you chase your bike down the street as a man in a balaclava hangs out a…
We’ve Been Robbed! Keep Your Eyes Peeled For Our Bikes
We’re a little in shock here today. Imagine you’re standing looking at a car parking rather too close to your bike and you’re giving the driver a dirty look because they belong on @YPLAC. Then the rear window winds down and a man in a…
Review | Formula Selva R – The most adjustable fork there is?
David rides the highly adjustable Formula Selva R fork. Will he get tweak fatigue, or find his perfect setting for every trail? A little under three years ago, I first rode Formula’s 35 fork. At the time, it was the best fork I’d ever ridden,…
Islabikes Goes Longer Lower Slacker!
Shropshire based Islabikes has announced its range refresh, which includes updates to all models in its children’s bike range, plus new sizes and geometry in the mountain bike model. There’s no escaping the ‘longer, lower, slacker’ trend! The key changes identified are: Lighter than ever…
Adam Brayton’s Bikes Stolen!
Adam Brayton has had 5 bikes stolen including 2 carbon Hope bikes, a downhill bike and custom e-Bike! UK downhill rider and all-round nice bloke, Adam Brayton, has posted on social media that 5 of his bikes have been stolen. The 5 bikes include; 2…
Is A Womens’ Red Bull Rampage Happening?
Has Hannah spotted a women’s Red Bull Rampage style event in the making? Follow the clues with her and see what you think. It was well past our bedtimes here in the UK, but ignoring the ‘don’t look at screens before sleeping’ advice I just…
New Stan’s NoTubes DART: Dual Action Repair for Tubeless
Stan’s NoTubes reveals the DART, a new product to repair tubeless tyre punctures and slices that are 5mm or larger. Before we move on to the news about this new product, we’d just like to draw your attention to the first line of the press…
Smith Forefront 2 Helmet | Tested, Crashed and Reviewed
Ross tests (perhaps a little too literally) the latest Forefront 2 helmet from Smith Optics The Smith Forefront 2, as the name suggests, is the updated version to Smith’s popular Forefront helmet. Rather than just making a few small tweaks to the existing model though,…
Short Cycling Films About Long Bike Rides
If you’re feeling like it’s time to snuggle under a blanket and think about adventures to come, we have some short cycling films for you that will help get you reaching for the maps and checking out your camping gear. Better still, they’re all available…
Video | Joe Barnes’ garage tour
The folks from Formula spent part of the summer touring the UK…they even visited Singletrack Towers. In the first video to come from that tour, they take us on a tour of Joe Barnes’ garage. Or is it a shed? Or a house? Check out…
FGF 468|Prevent Punctures With The KLF
With Chipps and Mark away on vacation (no not holiday!) we can unleash our love of Italian puncture prevention goo, U.S tyre repair tools, winter riding gear and …. an ELECTRIC GRAVEL BIKE!!!! Singletrack Magazine Issue 127 From: Singletrack Store As we start the gentle…
2020 Nukeproof Mega Full Line-Up + NEW Carbon Mega 290
Nukeproof Carbon Mega 29’er has been highly anticipated since the launch of the Mega 275c, and it’s finally here. As it happens, there wasn’t even going to be one. That was until Sam Hill wanted to make the switch to try racing the Mega 290.…
Grab a bargain at the Orange Bikes Blue Moon Open House
Fancy getting your hands on a fresh, juicy new Orange Bike? Then the Orange Bikes Blue Moon Event is probably your best chance. From October 12-13th Orange will be hosting an open house event at the Orange Bikes HQ, where a range of Ex-Demo, Closeout…
Singletrack Issue 127 | Verbier By Train
Mark and Vic look at a different way of getting to play in the mountains with bikes. To the Alps by train. Words & Photography Mark As I start writing this, the strongest hurricane on record, Dorian, is battering the Bahamas. I’ve just read an…
Singletrack Issue 127 | Van Girls
Emma and Carly show how much fun you can have by being badly prepared and under-equipped in France’s best-known mountain bike event. Words Emma Whitaker Photography Emma Whitaker & Carly Frame The wildly popular annual event Pass’Portes du Soleil is a mountain biking shindig like…
Singletrack Issue 127 | Five Minutes With: Damien Nosella, Production Privee
Andi catches up with Damien from Production Privée, the enigmatic Andorran bike and component company. Words & Photography Andi
Singletrack Issue 127 | The Last Word | Accidental Punch-Up
Sometimes alcohol and high spirits can get in the way of a race to the point that some people let themselves down a little. So much so that we’ve toned this one down, to hide the guilty. Words Chipps
Singletrack Issue 127 | Editorial – Wear sunscreen…
Words Chipps Now, how did those lyrics go again? “Accept certain inalienable truths: Prices will rise, politicians will philander, you too will get old And when you do, you’ll fantasise that when you were young Prices were reasonable, politicians were noble And children respected their…
Singletrack Issue 127 | Going Over To The Dark Side
Sanny and Dene head out on a pre-dawn mission proving that winter shouldn’t be a barrier to fun. Words & Photography Sanny Be honest. It’s hard not to feel your heart sink, if only just a little, at the thought of the impending winter. Shorter…
Singletrack Issue 127 Classic Ride | The South Downs
They say variety is the spice of life – how hot do you like your spice? Words & Photography Tom Hutton All I could think about was a pint of ice-cold Coke. And I don’t even drink Coke. In truth, it wasn’t all I could…
Singletrack Issue 127 | The Helmet of Unhappiness
Jason Miles takes a good long look at himself. With his eyes half shut…
Singletrack Issue 127 | Letting go and finding flow
Amanda takes a few days to ride and decompress in Denmark. Along the way she finds food, friends, trails and adventures, but most of all, she finds balance. Words Amanda Photography Max Schumann As I stood on my tiptoes with the waves aggressively carrying me…
Published Today! Singletrack Issue 127
As we start the gentle decomposition of autumn, a fresh new issue of Singletrack Magazine has landed. Make your last embers of summer riding enthusiasm get a little puff of air to boost them and warm your legs into the chill winds of winter. Here’s…
Singletrack Issue 127 | My Grandad’s head in a jar
Adam Batty welcomes back a lapsed member of the mountain bike club to enjoy the views. Words & Photography Adam Batty Great rides are full of hair-raising descents, jaw-dropping climbs, and belly-filling cakes. When I (a bona fide under-30) am riding with my old man,…
Singletrack Issue 127 | Keeping track of time at the Trans-Provence
Tom Hill reflects on the phenomenon that was the Trans-Provence, and his part as a small cog in its machine. Words & Photography Tom Hill (unless credited) I stand at the bottom of a trail. Despite the beauty of the wider country that surrounds me…
Singletrack Issue 127 | Making it up in the Lake District
Nigel Page and Chipps strap on luggage and join forces again. This time to ride a completely made up North/South traverse of the Lake District. Words & Photography Chipps ‘Puckpuckpuckpuckpuck…’ All I’d been able to hear for the last hour had been the octopus-like sucking…
Vitus’ new Mythique trail platform starts at just £1249.99
Vitus has released the new Vitus Mythique trail platform in both 27.5in and 29in today, with full bike pricing from just £1249.99. Vitus has launched a new 2020 full-suspension bike this morning named the Vitus Mythique, and it’s sure to become a hot seller thanks…
Patrol 691 first look at the big wheeled, Bali rider.
Indonesia’s latest enduro rig rocks up to rail UK trails, and just in time for the wet season too, here’s our first look at the Patrol 691. Patrol is an Indonesian mountain bike brand that is owned by United Cycle. Now we’ll forgive you if…
Making Up The Numbers Podcast Episode 5 | Matt Walker
In this episode #MakingUpTheNumbers team members George & Binnsy sit down with Madison Saracen’s Matt Walker. Making Up The Numbers – Episode 5 – Matt Walker In this episode George & Binnsy sit down with 2017 Junior World Champion & five times British National Champion,…
Autumn Riding – Who’s Up For A Midweek Bivi?
Cycling UK has been out on a midweek adventure in the hope of enticing you away from your sofas and out on the bike for some golden autumn riding. Shortening days and cooler nights don’t have to mean an end to adventure. In fact, the…
Trans-Cascadia 2019 | 4 Days Of Party Trains And Sweet Trails
The four days of racing and riding and partying at the Trans-Cascadia 2019 look so good we’re tempted to add this to our must do list of events. 2019 Trans-Cascadia: Day 1 “We’ve been out here scaring ourselves since 2013, and I’ve never seen tracks…