Burgtec replaces the much-loved Mk2 with an all-new Mk3 Enduro stem available in all the usual Burgtec colours. Burgtec manufactures a lot of cool kit. From carbon handlebars, and flat pedals, to alloy axles and oval chainrings, the lads in Macclesfield know a thing or…
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Where Did Summer Go? FGF 504
‘Ooh, well it’s good for the grass’ as many of our parents would be saying. It seems that summer has abandoned us again, leaving heavy wind, hail and rain showers. So, a normal June then. Normally at this time of year we would be putting…
Fresh Goods Friday 488
“Splish, splash, sploosh… whirr… whirr” – which is either the sound of the endless rain here, combined with the TurboTrainer Of Desperation… OR it’s the sound of espresso being delivered into our new mugs to the sound of the Wega coffee machine’s resilient motor… This…
Review: Burgtec Penthouse Mk5 Pedal “Is it possible to make a better pedal?”
Burgtec Penthouse MK5 pedal reviewed. Burgtec takes flat pedal design to the limit. It was around this time last year that Burgtec thoroughly impressed me with the composite version of the Penthouse flat pedal. That nylon/fibreglass pedal proved to be such a good product that…
2020 Burgtec House Show | 4 bikes we wanted to take home
For its 2nd year, the Burgtec House Show has grown to include more brands, house more products and serve up better food and coffee than ever before! Well ok, the excellent coffee was at last year’s show too. The 2020 edition of the Burgtec House…
Singletrack Editors’ Choice Awards | Andi
Over the last year, our writers have tested a bucketful of bikes, a barn load of clothing and gear, and attended a bookcase full of cycling events. Which of these, though, have tickled their fancies enough to warrant the bestowing of a coveted Singletrack Editors’…
Burgtec components and sexy staff bikes – The Bike Place Show 2019
Burgtec has the usual selection of quality bike bling on show at The Bike Place Show 2019, plus a couple of stunning custom Santa Cruz beauties. It’s always good to catch up with the guys from Burgtec to see what new parts they have for…
Review | Burgtec Penthouse Mk4 Composite Pedals
We’ve been running Burgtec’s bombproof Penthouse Mk4 pedals for years, so a test of the newly released, and more affordable composite Penthouse MK4 was certainly in order. At the very start of this year, we headed down to Burgtec HQ for its own house show…
More multi-tools than bikes! Plus a trail toad | Fresh Goods Friday 441
There are various things that can slow you down on natural trials. A dog you need to pet, walkers, rearranged rocks, a fallen tree… Well here in Calderdale we have some new trail critters to watch out for. Almost overnight, it appears that all of…
Burgtec releases The Bartender Pro Greg Minnaar signature grip
Greg Minnaar’s reputation for being a ‘fussy’ rider hasn’t stopped the Burgtec crew designing and releasing his signature Bartender Pro grip. Grips, one of the most affordable parts on your bike, but one often overlooked yet if wrong can completely screw up your ride. In…
Fresh Goods Friday 434 – The Ross Isn’t Our Friend Edition
Chipps is still on holiday, none of the rest of ST Towers cares. Except maybe Amanda, who is falling out of love with Jess The Love Croissant Very Naughty Dog. Techno Pigg is too poorly to care, the only bit of him that isn’t dying is…
Tyre Guillotines, An E-Backpack and No Snow References – It’s Fresh Goods Friday 433
And just like that, January is over and Chipps is on holiday again. The past week has seen most of the Singletrack team struck down with some sort of illness (thanks Ross) and there have been some exciting updates to our local trails – Blue…
2019 Burgtec Houseshow Highlights, From Burgtec, Fox Clothing and Santa Cruz
While half of the Singletrack crew suffered in the office with sniffles and coughs, Andi and Ross escaped the lurgy filled environment and took shelter at the 2019 Burgtec Houseshow. This was the first time that Burgtec had put on their very own show, and…
Comfortable kit upgrades, many components and one VERY nice frame – It’s Fresh Goods Friday 402
Did you know that in Idaho there is a button you can press that induces pancakes? Instant, fresh, warm pancakes! Hannah has been over there checking out that button, so expect a full write up soon. Rigorous testing has been done. In other news, we’ve…
We look back on 2017, forward to 2018, and reveal the Mega Sack winner.
Prizes and predictions galore in today's Facebook Live broadcast - are you feeling lucky?
Gift Giveaway: Christmas Countdown Day 9
So help us out here. Is it 'Fender' or 'Mud Guard'?. when you've done that you could win these carbon bars from Burgtec
The Great Singletrack Advent Giveaway – What’s Coming This Week?
Take a look at what you could be winning in the week ahead!
Review: Burgtec Penthouse MK4 Flat Pedals
After 18 months of thrashing, what does James have to say about the MK4 edition of the Burgtec Penthouse flat pedals? Read on.
Bike Check: Andi’s Production Privée Shan No5
Our very own social media man, Andi, was one of the first 50 people to buy the Production Privee Shan No5. See how he chose to build it in this bike check.
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Hup hup hup! We're half way through the year! Only 50% more Fresh Goods Fridays to come...
Review: Burgtec RW Carbon Handlebar & Enduro Mk2 Stem
Just how wide is too wide, and how short is too short? Tom investigates the limits with a Burgtec bar and stem combo on his Yeti SB5c trail bike
Fresh Goods Friday 301
From energy bars to handlebars, we've got you covered. It's Fresh Goods Friday!
Bite-sized Bike Bling from the Bike Place 2016 – Part 1
Part The First of the stuff that caught our eye at The Bike Place
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Carbon forks for kids, shin-ripping pedals, disc brakes and posh wallets, plus a whole gallery of sports bras – just some of this week's highlights
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What's that it's almost ride time? Let's get a look see at this week's Fresh Goods then head into the hills
Fresh Goods Friday
More racey carbon, retro calendar, a lorra lorra locks, our new book and how to be a unicorn
Fresh Goods Friday!
It’s been a busy week at Singletrack Towers, working on issue 68, which obviously is the freshest of the fresh. Here’s a sneak preview of what it’s going to look like. Next up are some offset bushings from Burgtec which are destined for Sim’s Orange…