Watch Josh Bryceland, Josh Lewis and the rest of the 50to01 crew rip it up at Revolution Bike Park in Wales. “The Welsh hills provided us a perfect playground for the 50to01 crew to join us for a day sessioning the popular and hidden lines…
China’s Pardus Cyclone comes with Scissor Link and hidden rear shock
China’s Pardus Cycles has developed the Pardus Cycleon, a Fox Live Valve compatible full-suspension bike with Scissor Link and hidden rear shock. It’s a busy time of year with the downhill season kicking off, handmade bike shows and Lake Garda this past week, but did…
The Bike Box Roller converts your cardboard box into a travel case on wheels
Prefer to travel with a cardboard bike box instead of a bike bag? The Bike Box Roller could be what you’re looking for It’s the age-old question. Travel with my bike and a cheap and lightweight cardboard box, or buy a purpose-built bike case? For…
Review | Upcycle your SRAM 1×11 drivetrain with the e*thirteen TRS Plus 12-Speed Upgrade Kit
This clever e*thirteen TRS Plus 12 Speed Upgrade Kit is designed to upgrade your SRAM 1×11 drivetrain to 1×12 Five or so years back, 1x drivetrains were fairly new, and making cheaper ones by converting existing cassettes with expander cogs was all the rage for…
Review | These Leatt 3DF 5.0 soft-shell knee pads are almost perfect
James Vincent gives us his longterm review of Leatt’s soft-shell 3DF 5.0 Knee Guards It’s incredibly rare that you’ll see me out on a bike sans knee pads. Ever since I had a relatively innocuous low speed crash that left me with a loose ACL…
Highlights from the Bespoked Show 2019
Bespoked Handbuilt Show 2019 The Bespoked Show 2019 opened on Friday, gathering some of the UK’s (and the world’s) top framebuilders and component companies together with handmade bike enthusiasts under one impressive roof in Bristol Temple Meads Station’s Passenger Shed. Press PreviewOn Friday morning, the…
First Look | This 2019 Pace RC529 hardcore steel hardtail is 65mm longer than last year!
For 2019, Pace has really pushed the geometry to the next level on its hardcore, steel hardtails. Take a first look at the 2019 Pace RC529 to see what we mean. Back in November, we received an email from Pace Cycles telling us all about…
Review | The Rimpact tubeless tyre inserts are some of the best value rim protection you can get
Tubeless tyre inserts claim to offer additional protection for your mountain bike rim, so you can run lower tyre pressures for improved traction. The Rimpact Tyre Inserts are a relatively new option, so we got our local rim-dinger, David Hayward, to put them through the…
The new Scottish Mountain Bike Strategy covers everything from bike parks to buses
Antony gives us the low down on the new Scottish Mountain Biking Strategy. It’s one thing to advertise yourself as the best country for mountain biking in Europe. But what would it look like if you set out to actually make it happen? That’s the…
Last Chance To Subscribe! Singletrack Issue 125
You need to subscribe to Singletrack by midnight on 12th May to get the next issue of our magazine! Issue 125. One hundred and twenty five. There’s surely some kind of gemstone for that? A significant colour, metal, element? That’s a whole bundle of reading,…
Fresh Goods Friday 446 | The Products They Came In Two By Two, Hurrah! Hurrah!
Heellllooooo May! Are we pleased to see you! The traditional month for warm sunshine, terrible hayfever, and exam revision. We love you, May. So much promise. So often delivers. We’re clicking our heels and springing our steps. And not before time. Only now have we…
Review | The sub-300g Syncros Hixon iC 1.0 Rise is a bonkers all-in-one carbon bar & stem
Wil reviews the 800mm wide Syncros Hixon iC 1.0 Rise carbon fibre handlebar As the component arm of Scott Sports, Syncros originally developed the distinctive Hixon iC handlebar specifically for the flagship Genius 900 Tuned – a bike I tested last year. Standing for ‘Integrated…
Newsdesk 10: Racing news, Yorkshire bikes, and Shimano reshaping e-Bike design
This week we’re talking big wheels, racing, downhill, Yorkshire bikes, Ripley and a new battery from Shimano that could reshape e-Bike design. Mullet Bikes take 1 and 2 at Maribor If you followed our coverage of the first round of the UCI DH WC then…
First look | Jamis Dakar A2 £1100 full-suspension looks like a budget Santa Cruz 5010
U.S brand Jamis wants a piece of the Calibre Bossnut market share so has launched the Jamis Dakar A2, an £1100 full-suspension bike that looks like a 5010. UPDATE: since originally writing this article Evans has reduced the price of the Jamis Dakar A2 to…
Review | The 2019 Radon Cragger 8.0 is a whole lotta hardtail for less than €2K
David gives us his review of the 2019 Radon Cragger 8.0 hardtail Radon isn’t a name that tends to come up much in discussions I have about bikes. One of the lesser known brands in the UK perhaps, and though not unheard of, never reputed…
On-One Bikes confirms details of 15 new bikes and there isn’t an e-Bike in sight
Yorkshire based On-One Bikes has confirmed details of upcoming bike projects ranging from slack steel hardtails, to round the world touring bikes with a few component projects thrown in the mix for good measure. In a post over on the On-One Bikes website, Brant and…
Short vs Long Fork Offset | Testing On The Santa Cruz Blur
Wil delves into his experience of back-to-back testing 44mm & 51mm fork offsets to find out just how big of a difference it makes. Or doesn’t. If you haven’t already checked out Part One of my online feature on reduced-offset forks then you can do…
The New 2020 Ibis Ripley – Even Better Than The Ripmo?
Chipps gives us the lowdown on the brand new 2020 Ibis Ripley The new 29er from Ibis, the Ripley, Mk4, is a degree slacker, half a pound lighter and a whopping 47mm longer than the previous model. It’s even longer and lower than the company’s…
UPDATED | Karpiel is back with a new 29in Karpiel Armageddon prototype
Jan Karpiel and the Karpiel Armageddon is back for 2019, this time as a modern WC downhill race machine with 29in wheels. If you have fond memories of Josh Bender launching his custom Karpiel Apocalypse off cliffs in the desert, then have we got some…
What Is Fork Offset? And Why Does It Matter?
Reduced-offset forks are all the rage at the moment, but what is fork offset? Wil explains in this two-part online feature about fork offset Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past two years, you’ll have noticed that fork offset has been a…
Interview | Cycling UK: What’s Next for Welsh Access?
Wales is poised to shake up its outdoor access laws in a big way. We caught up with Sam Jones and Duncan Dollimore from Cycling UK to find out what's on the horizon.
Review | The 2019 Trance Advanced Pro 29er 1 is a very ‘un-Giant like’ trail bike
Wil delivers us his longterm review of the 2019 Giant Trance 29er My recent experience of Giant bikes includes testing the latest Trance 27.5, the Anthem 27.5, and the Anthem 29. While none of them were exactly fire-starters, they’re all good bikes that suit their…
Review | Evoc Neo Protector 16L Backpack
Hannah reviews the EVOC Neo – A Backpack With Protection. I’m a fan of having a back pack on – I like having something between my back and the ground when I crash. Yes, I mean when I crash. I seem to have developed something…
2019 Maribor DH World Cup Finals: Men Elite Results
Race results from the 1st round of the 2019 UCI DH World Cup from Maribor DH. The weather held for the final at Maribor with all racers enjoying a much drier and dustier track compared to the conditions during qualifying yesterday. By the time the…
Maribor DH World Cup Finals: Women Elite Results
The first elite women’s race of the season has just taken place and the results are in! Tahnee Seagrave takes first place at the first round of the UCI DH World Cup. The 23-year-old rider managed to beat Rachel Atherton who placed 2nd and Tracey…
Maribor DH WC Junior Results: Vali Holl and Thibaut Daprela take Junior wins
Junior riders for both YT and Commencal take the win in the first round of the UCI DH World Cup! Vali Holl has stormed through the finish line at Maribor to take the first win of the season in the women’s junior, while Commencal rider…
Qualifying results Maribor DH World Cup 2019
Qualifying results are in for the first round of the UCI DH World Cup at Maribor and it looks as though the rain has been playing with the riders. Junior Women Qualification Vali Holl: 3:32.652 Anna Newkirk: +9.423 Mille Johnset: +12.353 Lauryne Chappaz: +28.597 Leane…
Maribor DH World Cup 2019 course preview with Gee Atherton
Gee Atherton straps on the GoPro and takes us on a fast-paced course preview of the Maribor DH World Cup track. With Claudio stepping away from track previews it looks as though pro riders will be handling the onboard videos this year. First up, for…
Five Ten Impact Pro Review: Is the king of grip still king?
Andi tests the latest incarnation of the Five Ten Impact Pro. Do these stealthy, sticky shoes still sit on the flat shoe throne? Five Ten shoes were once the one and only sticky flat sole shoe to run on your mountain bike, but the past…
Trade Tariff Troubles for US Bike Manufacturers
US bike manufacturers look likely to be hit with increased tariffs on bikes or parts exported to Europe, as part of the latest chapter in a tit-for-tat trade dispute between Donald Trump’s administration and the European Commission. The US fired the first volley of import…
10 things to watch for this weekend at 2019 Maribor Downhill World Cup
The first round of the UCI Downhill World Cup is just days away at Maribor and our excitement levels have topped last weekend’s Easter sugar high. It’s the racing that we’re going to be tuning in for at the weekend. We all want to see…
Fresh Goods Friday 445: Monkey Sauce, Giant, Rubber and Strap-On… Wheels
What a mixture of product. Some direct from Sea Otter, some from a monkey milking farm in France, and items not even in the office but in a far off land known as Australia, a wondrous place famous for the Kula Bula and Billa Wonga.…
Canyon Pure Cycling Weekend – Athletes and Partners Confirmed
Last month, Canyon announced its first ever UK Pure Cycling Weekend which will take place over two days at the Forest of Dean on the 11th & 12th May 2019. Modelled on the annual Pure Cycling Festival which takes place each Spring at Canyon’s HQ…
Singletrack Newsdesk 9: Would you hit the Maribor DH WC on a £220 bike?
In Newsdesk 9 we ask the questions “Who will win at the Maribor DH WC?” “Will Cannondale’s new bike show up” and would you chop up a Fox 40? Watch the following video or read the highlights below. Maribor DH WC This Weekend! Finally, the…
Review | Syncros XR 1.0 SL: A lightweight, carbon railed racing saddle
Looking for a lightweight saddle to give you the edge in a race? Jason tried out this carbon railed offering from Syncros. The Syncros XR 1.0 saddle sits at the top of the Syncros XR range of saddles and sports a carbon base, carbon rails…
Inside the Continental Factory | Meet the new Baron, same as the old Baron
Ever wondered how Continental tyres get made? Or indeed how any tyre is made? We sent our man James Vincent to have a look behind the curtain at the Continental tyre factory, Korbach, Germany. I’ll tip my hat to the new constitutionTake a bow for…
Spied: Intense’s Jeff Steber is working on a new Intense Socom
Wish Intense still made the Intense Socom? Well, a new leak from Jeff Steber shows that he is working on a replacement to the much-loved freeride bike. The Intense Socom has always been a bit of a mash-up of Intense bikes. The last production Socom…
Review | BikeStow Bike Rack – foldable storage, no drills required
The BikeStow offers bike storage without the need for fixing to a floor or wall. How did we find it? The unit is well built and has an appealing ‘thunk’ quality to it that I certainly wouldn’t achieve with a home brewed version of it.…
Cannondale 2 shock downhill bike confirmed in this official video
Some of the most recent Cannondale bikes are starting to look a little sensible, thankfully they’ve come out with this 2 shock downhill bike to prove they still have all the crazy left in them. Cannondale has always’s been one to release innovative suspension products.…
On Board | Testing The Raucous 2019 Whyte S-120 C RS
Wil takes us on board for the first ride with the 2019 Whyte S-120 test bike As part of our ongoing foray into the new-school 29er trail bike world, we recently got our hands on a 2019 Whyte S-120 C RS. With 29in wheels and…
You can buy this alloy full-suspension bike for just £229.20
Fed up with all of these mega money, carbon fiber, 3D printed wonder bikes on the market? Hyper Bicycles might have the answer with this £229.20 full suspension bike. If you live in Canada… Hyper Bicycles aren’t very well know over here in the UK,…
Review | Bell Super 3R MIPS Helmet – the ideal ‘just in case’ full face?
The Bell Super 3R MIPS helmet is a (surprise, surprise) MIPS equipped lid with removable chin bar, but as a touch lighter than Andi’s Editor’s Choice Super DH MIPS helmet, this one is designed for trail riding rather than more extreme downhill stuff. With 23…
Review | Bike Bag Dude Top Tube Mini Garage
Wil checks out this strap-on top tube bag from Bike Bag Dude for carrying the essentials on your mountain bike Mountain biking these days is a little different to the (good?) old days. Wheels and tyres have gotten bigger. Seatposts are now expected to go…
Skinny Dipping #004: the World Cup hasn’t even started and we’re already two races down in the British series
In this month’s Skinny Dipping we start off in the UK before heading out to the racing and tech in sunny California. Homeward bound It’s only April and we’re already two races down in the British XC Series. Sherwood Pines hosted the opening event at…
Structure Cycleworks – Carbon Linkage Enduro Bike With WTF Suspension!
If you start from the back end, the Structure full suspension bike looks pretty normal, but one you get a forward of the bottom bracket and… whoah mama! Now that is a different looking bike! And it has WTF suspension! (Standing for ‘Without Telescoping Fork’…
Women’s Wear, Cranks Worth More Than Your Bike & a DOG | FGF 444
There are several reasons behind the number 444 being spiritual (yes, I’m going there…). You are on the path of awakening – are you new to mountain biking? If so, welcome to the beginning of a life of muddy floors, empty bank accounts and bruised…
12 Huge Cassettes For 1x Drivetrains That Aren’t Shimano Or SRAM
Not so long ago, wide-range cassettes were an Exciting New Thing. Actually, we still think they’re pretty exciting, and we’re seeing more brands outside the two Big S brands – Shimano and SRAM – bringing out their own versions. That got us wondering: how many…
On Board | Testing The Merida One-Twenty 8000 Trail Bike
Wil takes us for a ride on the 2019 Merida One-Twenty test bike Last year Merida unveiled the latest generation of its popular One-Twenty trail bike platform. Equipped with a brand new frame, carefully massaged geometry, and an updated suspension design, the One-Twenty nestles into…
Singletrack Newsdesk 8: Sea Otter 2019, Myriam Nicole, Hannah’s Hacks and more.
In this week’s Singletrack Newsdesk we talk Sea Otter 2019, steel e-Bikes, Myriam Nicole, Josh Brycelands prototype Cannondale downhill bike and more. As usual, we have a video below, but if you prefer to read your news keep scrolling for a written version of Singletrack…
PUSH HC97 brings ElevenSix compression technology to your RockShox fork
Suspension design gurus PUSH has announced the release of the PUSH HC97 compression system kit, an upgrade that promises to bring Elevensix rear shock technology to your fork. The PUSH HC97 simply replaces the upper compressions assembly of your RockShox Lyrik, Pike, BoXXer RCT3, RC2…
Top 10 latest 2019 Bike Videos Straight From The Singletrack YouTube Channel
Here are 10 of the latest bike videos from the Singletrack YouTube Channel. Bikes from Commencal, Specialized, Calibre, Trek, GT and more featured and reviewed. You all know that we have a thriving Singletrack YouTube Channel don’t you? And you are subscribed to our YouTube…