Amanda has spent more time in her Nukeproof Nirvana packable jacket than she has on a bike recently, so what’s making her wear it in all weathers? It’s hard to define seasons these days. We’ve had weeks of torrential rain mid summer and glorious sunshine…
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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.…
Fresh Goods Friday 465 | 3 Bikes, Maximum Waffle
Did you vote in the Reader Awards? Well, it’s too late if you didn’t – you’ve lost your democratic right to pick your favourite. Next week there will be some pro-rogueing, with Chipps donning his nattiest of outfits to present the awards to all the…
2020 Nukeproof Reactor First Ride Review
Ross throws a leg over the 2020 Nukeproor Reactor then throws it down the nearest rut infested trail to see how it rides. Today sees the launch of the brand spanking new Nukeproof Reactor, a mid-travel, do-it-all, trail bike that fills the gap in the…
2020 Nukeproof Reactor switches from trail to rail in 30 seconds
Nukeproof enter the trail bike race after exiting the market for a few years with the new 2020 Nukeproof Reactor. The Nukeproof Reactor is an old name attached to an all-new trail-orientated full-suspension bike. The original Reactor launched back in 1996 and was a hardtail…
Fresh Goods Friday 464 | The Back To School Edition
All the kids are back at school. The kids in Scotland – who have been back for weeks – are already looking forward to half term. The teachers in England are already looking forward to half term. Daytime gin consumption is suddenly reducing. Soft play…
Adam Brayton’s broken collarbone means he’s out for the rest of the season!
Hope downhill rider, and Nukeproof pilot, Adam Brayton has announced that he’ll miss the last round of the World Cup and Hardline! Adam Brayton has had a pretty tough season so far, and it just got a lot worse. Earlier today, Mr Gas To Flat…
Fresh Goods Friday 456 | The Lonely Edition
We battle through the lonely desert that is Singletrack Towers to bring you this week’s Fresh Goods Friday. Stepping carefully over the body of Jess the dog – still alive, but lying deathly still to conserve precious energy. Past the desiccated remains of Chipps’ coffee…
FGF 455 | The ‘It’s Bike Show Season’ Edition of Fresh Goods!
Prepare yourself. Get some popcorn and a brew, because you’re in for a long one. Hannah has been to visit her boyfriend Impact Sun Valley in Idaho, Amanda has been to Bike Connection in Andalo, Dolomites, and Mark is on the train to Verbier. Products…
Fresh Goods Friday 454: Purple Rain, a Big Bird and a 1960’s Schwinn!
Fresh Goods Friday is come around already this week packed with the latest purple kit from Nukeproof a retro Schwinn a new Bird and more. We knew that if we hung around long enough mountain bike fashion would finally come full circle and purple would…
Day 1 2019 Fort William DH World Cup: Spied in the pits
We’re here at the 2019 Fort William DH World Cup and although it is absolutely lashing it down, we’ve been through the pits and snapped a few gems for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy! Cannondale’s dual shock downhill bike As soon as we arrived at Fort…
There are only 50 of these Nukeproof Mega 290 WORX available!
Nukeproof has announced details of an ultra limited edition Nukeproof Mega 290 WORX bike built up with some of the best kit on the market. If you’re a fan of the original Nukeproof Mega with brushed alloy finish then you’re going to love this 2019…
Newsdesk 11: DJI Action Camera rumours, Sam Hill’s 29er, Trust Price Drop and more
In this week’s edition of Singletrack Newsdesk 11 we take a look at the DJI action camera rumours, get a first look at Sam Hill’s new 29er Mega, and check out what’s hot from China. Watch the Newsdesk 11 video or skip below for the…
Singletrack Newsdesk 6 | Rat Boy and Sam Hill back to DH WC? RockShox Ultimate and more
In this week’s Singletrack Newsdesk Andi takes us through the latest, most breaking news of the week including rumors that both Sam Hill and Rat Boy could be returning to the Downhill World Cup. Watch the video below, or read the highlights further down the…
Review | Nukeproof ARD Tubeless Inserts
Tubeless tyre inserts claim to offer additional protection for your mountain bike rim, so you can run lower tyre pressures for improved traction. Nukeproof’s Advanced Rim Defence (ARD) system is one of the newer inserts on the market, so we got our local rim-dinger, David…
FGF 437 | Protection, Lubricant, And A Nasty Itch – It’s Fresh Goods Friday
Last week somebody got me some snacks. I don’t really question the ingredients of anything I eat, despite my strict dietary requirements, so I wolfed them down without a care in the world. Over time, my lady parts started to itch and I had a…
The Post Is Back To Normal And We’ve Got a Bunch Of Parcels! It’s Fresh Goods Friday 429
It's the first Fresh Goods Friday of 2019 and our hangovers have subsided enough that we are comfortable looking at screens once more.
2019 Team Rumours Roundup, Who’s Going Where Next Season?
We discuss a few of the major 2019 MTB team rumours, some of which are all but confirmed and others that are not.. yet
It’s Official Adam Brayton & Meg Whyte Join Nukeproof For 2019
Team rumours are becoming team fact with the confirmation that both Adam Brayton and Meg Whyte will be on Nukeproof bikes for the 2019 season!. Adam Brayton remains on the Hope Factory Team but will retire his trusty Scott Gambler for a Nukeproof Pulse frame…
FGF 425: The 17 Days Until Christmas But We’ve Already Opened Our Gifts Edition
There’s something for everyone in this week’s Fresh Goods Friday. Chipps gets a strikingly beautiful carbon frame, Ross gets to dress as his all-time hero, Hannah and Amanda get ultra casual, and Andi is preparing to “Taze” every KOM on Strava. Evil Following Frame Price:…
Nukeproof Dives Into 2019 With Range Update
Today sees the launch of a 2019 ‘range update’ from Nukeproof Bikes. Although there isn’t anything glaringly new in the line up, there are a few tweaks and alterations to what we already know from the Northern Ireland based brand. Similar to Ross’ story from…
Review: The Nukeproof Horizon Wheelset Costs Less Than £350 And Is Barney-Proof
Barney does his level best to destroy Nukeproof’s Horizon wheelset. And, as in so many other things he tries in life, he fails. Nukeproof is a brand with a long and storied history, the most recent successful iteration of which has to be a certain…
Fresh Goods Friday 399; 2 Bikes, A Fork And A Spoon!
Don’t worry! The apocalypse has not come! Yes Nicholas Parsons missed an episode of Just A Minute, and yes we missed Fresh Goods Friday last week, but The Today Programme is still going, so all is well. And all is better still, as we’re back…
A Threesome Of Bikes, Lots Of Pants, And A Couple Of Strap-Ons – Fresh Goods Friday 396
There is no introduction today because it’s *ping* too difficult *ping ping* to think straight when *ping* your Twitter feed has gone *ping* into overdrive because you *ping ping* innocently tweeted about a column that Bez wrote. *ping* It’s quite the experience. Being famous and…
8 Platform Clip-In Pedals Tested & Reviewed
Wil and the clip-in crew have spent the last few months trying to work out which are the best platform clip-in pedals. Here’s what they found. In Issue 113 of Singletrack, David coordinated a flat pedal group test that put no fewer than 17 flatties…
FGF 392: Sticky shoes from Giro, flat pedals from Shimano, and a weird expanding tubeless foam thingamabob
Good morning all, and welcome to the three hundred and ninety second edition of Fresh Goods Friday! I honestly have sweet FA time for anecdotes this morning, because this week it has been ALL GOING ON. Hannah’s still off on her family holiday in the…
To Be Honest, We Didn’t Expect This Top Enduro Manufacturer To Make Such Nice Clothing
When enduro and downhill brand Nukeproof said it was launching clothing, we reached for the sunglasses. We were pleasantly surprised
If You’re Not Sam Hill, Read This Review: Nukeproof Horizon CL Pedals
Nukeproof might be better known for its #flatpedalthunder, but the Horizon CL is a brilliant clip-in pedal for those who want a big platform
Bike Test: 3 Killer Hardtails Tested & Reviewed
These three hardtails certainly aren't just for beginners.
Review: Nukeproof Scout 290 Race
Based on the Mega, the Scout is Nukeproof's tough do-it-all hardtail range. Here we test the entry-level 29er model to see what your £1099 gets you.
Review: Nukeproof Mega 290 Race
Mega by name, Mega by nature. Another idiotproof enduro offering from Nukeproof, and Rob gives us his verdict.
Finally! Nukeproof Release Mega Carbon Enduro Bike
Nukeproof lets fly the long-awaited carbon version of the Mega. Plus, new alloy Mega 275 and Mega 290 models too.
First Look: Nukeproof Scout 290 Race
Joining the 27.5in model, the Scout 290 from Nukeproof is designed as a tough alloy 29in hardtail for pummelling down challenging terrain
Review: Nukeproof Horizon Pro Flat Pedals
Designed in conjunction with Sam Hill, are the Horizons the best flat pedals going? David investigates in his review
Fort William 2017: Nigel Page’s Custom Nukeproof Mega 275
Team manager for CRC/Nukeproof, Nigel Page, got chatting to us about the team's World Cup preparations, and his very special custom Mega 275
Fresh Goods Friday 347
It's quiet in the office now the noisy kids are all out playing in Fort William, but that doesn't mean there's nothing fresh to see this week.
First Look: Nukeproof Mega 290 Race
The bigger wheeled version of the enduro ready 275, the Mega 290 Race from Nukeproof hits ST Towers for some hot testing. Take a first peak at this shiny new bike, here
TweedLove Goes Super-Sized With UK’s Biggest Bike Demo
With a demo day to blow your mind but not your budget, this could be the perfect chance to try out some dream rides
Fresh Goods Friday 329
The last Friday of Veganuary, Dryanuary, of just January. But it's still fresh and good
50 Bikes Of Fresh Goods Friday In 2016
Can you name all of the mountain bikes that we tested in 2016? Here's the top-50 bikes that were featured in Fresh Goods Friday over the past 12 months. Phew!
Fresh Goods Friday 320
Take sanctuary in this Friday which is Fresh and Good, but definitely not that colour we won't mention.
Video: Welcome To Enduro Sam Hill
Sam Hill has more talent in his left shoe than the combined skill of the entire Singletrack Office. Need proof?Watch this video of Sam crushing it!
Review: Nukeproof Mega 275 Comp Longterm Test Bike
After a few months of riding, and some spec alterations, Rob has his final say on the Nukeproof Mega 275 in this final longterm review
Review: Nukeproof Horizon Pedals – Sam Hill Series
Quality flat pedals from Nukeproof, approved by Sam Hill himself.
Review: Nukeproof Vector AM Saddle
Tom 'Goose' Nash tests out this fighter jet inspired saddle from Nukeproof. On your six! etc
