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…
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2018 Christmas Countdown Day 6 – Win Hope Carbon Bars
Today’s Christmas Countdown giveaway is long, black, lightweight, made from the same stuff an F1 car is made from, and they’re from Lancashire. It’s your chance to win a pair…
First Look: Propain Hugene
Originally announced back in April this year, the Hugene is Propain’s first foray into the world of 29″ wheels. Cited as ‘Propain’s interpretation of the perfect trail bike’ we’ve just…
NOW SOLD OUT: YT Goes Carbon Free For Black Friday With LTD Edition Capra
UPDATE: The YT website is now showing all sizes of this Limited Edition bike sold out! As the world goes Black Friday gaga with sales, discounts and offers, YT has…
Poll: Carbon, Alloy or Bamboo? Which Material For Mountain Bikes?
Ok, imagine this. You’re in the market for a new mountain bike, but rather than simply choosing which wheel size, groupset, or brand you want, you also get the option…
Bike Check: Scott Belshaw’s Kona Process 153 CR/DL 29
Scott Belshaw is the UK sales manager for iconic Canadian brand Kona Bikes. Based in the North West, not too far from Singletrack HQ, Scott swung by last week to…
Vitus Gets Its XC Race On With The 2019 Rapide Alloy And Rapide Carbon Range
Vitus has launched a revamped range of bikes for 2019. Some are old favourites with a few choice updates, while others are completely new models. For its XC range, we…
Mondraker Foxy R 29 Review – Don’t read this review if you don’t like riding fast.
I spent the first part of this year onboard the fantastic Mondraker Foxy, so when the 29er version of the same bike arrived at Singletrack Towers I was quick to…
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…
Review: Crank Brothers reinvents the wheelset with Synthesis
Oh look, another expensive carbon fibre wheel review! But before you roll your eyes and click the ‘back’ button, allow me the opportunity to wow you a little. If I…
New Ibis DV9: A carbon hardtail you can pay for with your summer job?
Ibis has just announced the launch of its new carbon hardtail, the DV9. Following the current trend for XC-but-slacker (which Ibis is calling Downcountry), this new bike will be offered…
2019 Mondraker Chrono Carbon Announced With 1,150g frame
If you’re a privateer XC racer looking for an ultra-lightweight race-bred ride for next season then cast your eyes over this. Now, we’ll be honest when we say that not…
Syntace C33i Carbon Wheelset Review. Are These Lightweight German Wheels Worth Buying?
Syntace is a German-based manufacturer of high-end alloy and carbon fibre components. It’s the same company as Liteville; a brand well known for full suspension alloy frames with a suspension…
Check It Out! Sam Hill’s Custom “Día de Muertos” Nukeproof Mega 275c
Sam Hill has continued to smash the EWS this year, not bad for a rider on flat pedals who still runs those tiny 27.5in wheels. As a bit of a…
BLUEGRASS LEGIT Carbon Full Face Helmet Now Official
We saw a lot at Fort William this year, but one item that managed to remain under our radar was the prototype carbon BLUEGRASS full face helmet. We blame the fact…
Twiddle My Joystick, Is This The Last Fresh Goods Friday Of Summer? – FGF 411
We’re a little worried, the weather is turning, it’s getting colder, we’ve received winter clothing in the mail. Is this really the end of our glorious weather? Is this the…
The Most Shocking Bit About Yeti’s New SB150 29er Enduro Bike – Is The Colour!
If you're looking for something big and fast, could this be what you're looking for? We check out the latest bike from Yeti.
Exposure Joystick MK13 Now Available In Carbon Fibre!
Carbon fibre is everywhere, from frames to rims and even fancy seat rails on uber expensive saddles. Carbon is now finding its way into the light market with UK brand…
Kona Finally Announces Carbon Process 29ers For 2019
It was only a matter of time really before Kona released a carbon version of the Process 29, so while it’s exciting news that they have done so it’s hardly…
Review: Mondraker Foxy RR: The Long, Low, Slack Do-It-All Bike
Look at any press release for a new bike and chances are that the bike company will shout from the rooftops are that they’ve gone longer, lower and slacker, but…
This Is Not A Joke! Ibis Launches Adjustable Handlebars!
Each year at April Fools we see stories of adjustable handlebars, but the joke is now officially over with the launch of the new Ibis handlebar system. The Ibis adjustable…
Swedish Huldr A1 Converts From Gearbox DH Bike To 920w e-Beast
We can’t believe that it was only yesterday that we discovered the Kinetic Works Quintessenz, a bike that can easily have it’s BB linkage plates swapped so that either a…
This Plastic 3D Printed Frame Costs Just 7,999 Euros!
3D printed frames are nothing new we’ve seen them work and we’ve seen them fail, and generally its the plastic flavored 3D printed frames that have a less than stellar…
The Ten Best Carbon Wheel Crash Replacement Schemes
Lighter, stiffer and more available than ever. Is there anything about a carbon wheelset that there’s not to like…? Oh yes, the fact that they’re monumentally expensive compared to most…
9 Prototype Bikes Spotted At Fort William 2018
Being just the second round of the 2018 Downhill World Cup, there are still new and prototype bikes popping up that we haven’t yet seen in the flesh, and seeing…
Cube Stereo 150 Rolls On Bigger Wheels With Enduro Geo
Cube has gone and given its EWS team a new tool to compete on and it is now available for us mere mortals to buy and ride.
Canyon Spectral CF 8.0 Review | Black Beauty Hits Warp 8!
The Canyon Spectral gets a redesign for 2018 with input from the Dudes Of Hazard.
Check Out Danny MaCaskill’s Santa Cruz Carbon Trials Bike
Santa Cruz and Danny MaCaskill have teamed up on another project one which should see the trials superstar riding a carbon Santa Cruz trials frame in the future. We’ve all…
Focus Jam² Carbon ALMOST Breaks 40lb FS eMTB Barrier But At What Price?
It was inevitable that a company so Focused (geddit) on shaving weight off their eMTB range would bring out a flagship carbon version.
World Exclusive Review: Deviate Cycles Guide
The future of mountain bikes? Sanny takes a world exclusive ride on UK-based Deviate Cycles Pinion gearbox toting trail slayer, the Guide.
Race Face Introduces New Carbon Wheel Guarantee
"Broken bike, broken face, broken dreams not covered", but your wheels will be
The CarbonXScycles MAD6 SII: 17lb Kids Full Suspension Bike
Could this kids bike be the lightest full suspension one ever made?
Kona Process G2 Launched, The First Carbon Process
Kona’s hugely successful Process line-up gets a complete makeover for 2018. Plus, MOAR CARBON!
First Look: 2018 Specialized Turbo Levo Carbon E-MTB
More power, magnets, carbon and general high tech app trickery in this latest update to Specialized's eMTB range
Specialized Epic 2018: Farewell FSR Hello Single Pivot
How much lighter could this flagship XC race bike get by switching to a single pivot? Quite a lot as it turns out
Review: 2018 Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon 50
Rocky Mountain's latest Altitude gets a new carbon construction, future-proof features and more. Read what Andi thought of it in his review
Singletrack Shorts 003: Praxis Works Lyft Cranks
In Singletrack Shorts 003 yesterday, Wil gave us a look at the all new Praxis Lyft Carbon Cranks.
First Look: Pivot Mach 5.5 Carbon
We were whisked away to the Forest Of Dean at the last minute for this top secret launch.
Canyon Ebike Concept Ditches Suspension For Magnets
We don't know if it uses science or magic to work, but we do know that this Canyon concept is rather cool.
Sea Otter 2017: Whyte S-150
We've got a sneak look at a BRAND NEW long travel 29er from Whyte - the S-150
Sea Otter 2017: Praxis Cranks and BBs
Carbon cranks, beefy carbon cranks and bottom brackets for just about everything that exists. And is that a motorbike?
First Look: Pivot Switchblade
The Switchblade offers 29/27.5+ compatibility and a new high-tech carbon fibre frame that features the DW5 suspension design and 135mm travel
Review: Alchemy Arktos
The Alchemy Arktos is a bonafide superbike. But does the performance live up to the looks? We've been riding one to find out.
iceBike* 2017: Prototype Genesis Carbon Hardtail
A very sleek and racy-looking carbon hardtail from this British brand. And a bonus fat road bike.
2017 Intense Tracer 275C Factory Review
James Love has been testing an early Intense Tracer sample for the last few months and here's his in-depth first test
Review: Pivot Cycles Mach 4 Carbon Longterm
Chipps spent 12 months aboard the Mach 4 Carbon from Pivot Cycles and gave us this longterm review from Issue #105 of Singletrack Magazine.
Just Arrived: Robot Bike R160 Superbike
Santa has arrived early to Singletrack Towers and in his sack is a Robot Bike R160!
Review: Norco Optic C7.2
The 2017 Norco Optic is available in 27.5in and 29in versions. We put the Optic C7.2 to task to see whether less might actually be more.
US Made Carbon: The Alchemy Arktos
Stealthy carbon goodness. The Alchemy Arktos is a US made carbon enduro bike with unbelievably clean lines. Warning: graphic content within
Video: Hope’s Carbon Handlebars & HB.211 Bike
In addition to Hope's stunning HB.211 carbon enduro bike, the UK manufacturer also brought carbon handlebars and 10-48t cassette to Eurobike.