From the Singletrack archive, Issue 111: the Grinder team rides through biblical rain, fog and snow to long-term test shoes, rims, tyres, bars, brakes and Shimano's 11-46 cassette.
Singletrack Issue 111
Bike Test: Wagon Wheelers – Jones Plus vs Salsa Woodsmoke vs Trek Stache 9.8
From the Singletrack archive, Issue 111: Barney tests three enormo-wheeled 29+ bikes - the Jones Plus, Salsa Woodsmoke and Trek Stache 9.8 - and has his preconceptions completely blown away.
Last Word: Sedona – Bikes. Go Places.
From the Singletrack archive, Issue 111: the vortexes of Sedona make Hannah come over all flowery as she escapes the daily school run. Bikes. Go places.
Mount Elbert, Colorado – A 4am Ride To The Roof Of The Rockies
From the Singletrack archive, Issue 111: between EWS rounds, Jérôme Clementz and friends get up at 4am to take their bikes to the roof of Colorado - 4,401m Mount Elbert.
Grinder Bike: Whyte T-130 S – A British Bike For British Conditions
From the Singletrack archive, Issue 111: Wil puts the Whyte T-130 S through four months of British conditions - a long, slack, do-it-all alloy trail bike that goes further than 130mm suggests.
Grouptest: Ten Trail Pumps To Get You Back On Track
From the Singletrack archive, Issue 111: Chipps tests ten big, capable trail pumps to find which should be in your pack for that 'last minutes of light, in the sleet' puncture.
Classic Ride: Dead Breconing – Big Days And Bigger Nettles In The Brecon Beacons
From the Singletrack archive, Issue 111: Barney Marsh heads to the Brecon Beacons for a classic loop from Talgarth - fast grassy descents, Roman roads, staggering views and a losing battle with ten-foot nettles.
Interview: Katy Winton – The Long Road Back To The Top
From the Singletrack archive, Issue 111: Pete Scullion talks to Tweed Valley EWS racer Katy Winton about the highs of pro racing and the dark day she nearly quit mountain biking for good.
Build It And You Will Ride – Chipps Takes On A TIG Welding Framebuilding Course
From the Singletrack archive, Issue 111: Chipps heads to Downland Cycles for an eight-day TIG welding framebuilding course, building 'Dickie the pub bike' from bare tubes - fork, wheels and all.
Trail Hunter: Fremington Edge – Earning Your Descents In The Yorkshire Dales
From the Singletrack archive, Issue 111: Tom Fenton heads to Swaledale to earn his descents on Fremington Edge - a brutal climb, a brilliant descent, and tea and cake at the Dales Bike Centre.
The Breakfast Club: A ‘Five To Nine’ Adventure In The Highlands
From the Singletrack archive, Issue 111: Sanny and Kev 'Dangerous' head for the hills for an overnight 'five to nine' adventure and discover you don't need to go far to get away from it all.
