Comfortable on long distances but also nimble enough to handle a crit track.
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Trek Fuel EX 8 first ride review
We've got the aluminium Trek Fuel EX 8 on test. And we're very pleased about this. Metal is ace.
Trek Blaze WaveCel helmet review
At nigh-on £200 the Trek Blaze WaveCel helmet is on the expensive side of open face lids but it is fully featured.
NBD: Trek Supercaliber Generation 2
Details of the next generation Trek Supercaliber. Unsurprisingly for a World Cup XC bike, everything about this bike designed to be fast.
Trek Procaliber 9.6 Review
Sure, you can ride the Trek Procaliber 9.6 whenever and wherever you like but the raison d’être of this bike is to perform between race tape.
Trek Roscoe 24 review: great little trail bike
The Trek Roscoe 24 sports fat tyres, 1x drivetrain, wide-range cassette, sloping top tube and rear brake calliper is tucked into the frame.
Trek Roscoe 9 review
As a gnarly trail shredding bike, it won’t surprise anyone that the Trek Roscoe is biased in favour of the rowdier type of riding.
2021 Trek Session: The High Pivot, Idler Pulley, Fast And Fun Machine
Right, get comfy, we have much to talk about. The new 2021 Trek Session is very different, and yet very familiar. Firstly, do we call it a downhill bike? A…
Fresh Goods Friday 502: Bad Gateway, Resolved!
In recent weeks months we’ve all been riding closer to home, getting more familiar with our local area, experiencing our favourite trails in the dry, discovering new ones… and really…
Bontrager WaveCel Helmet Range Expanded
Bontrager’s WaveCel technology, claimed to provide better impact protection than traditional helmet construction, is introduced to three new helmets: the Rally WaveCel and Starvos WaveCel for adults, and the Jet…
Bananas and Smiles | Fresh Goods Friday 491
We’re going to focus on happy, positive subjects this Fresh Goods Friday, because we’re sure you have enough Coronavirus, politics and bad weather in your news feeds already. For those…
Fresh Goods Friday 480 | What We Got
Welcome to the hinterland. Hopefully it’s a chance for your internal organs to recover before the New Year celebrations – whether it’s alcohol or methane you’re processing (or both), now…
10 Black Friday Bike Deals You Can Buy Today
Black Friday is about to rear its ugly head once again, and just like last year and the year before, retailers have already kicked off their sales early. It’s irritating…
Making Up The Numbers Podcast Episode 6 | Reece Wilson & Kade Edwards
Last weekend the Trek Factory Racing Downhill team were in town and Reece Wilson and Kade Edwards dropped into the Manchester studio to record a podcast with George Thompson and…
Bike Test | Long Haulers – For Bikepacking In Comfort
Antony de Heveningham looks at three unconventional mountain bikes that come with fitted racks and a sense of adventure. Perfect for bikepacking. Words by Antony de Heveningham. Photos by James…
Trek 1120 Review| Custom Racks For Unbeaten Tracks
First published in Issue 124 of Singletrack Magazine, this Trek 1120 was reviewed as part of our Long Haulers test of bikes with racks. For when you really want to…
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 | First Ride Review
Chipps nips over to take in some Italian singletrack and bring you this Trek Fuel EX 9.8 First Ride Review For the first ride launch of the Trek Fuel EX,…
Trek Fuel EX 2020 – The Fuel EX Like Never Before
The 2020 Trek Fuel EX bears little resemblance to the previous model – we take a look at what’s new. The 130mm travel 29er bike is set to be the…
New 2020 Trek Top Fuel Is As Much Trail Bike As Race Bike
Trek has announced an update to its very popular XC bike, the Top Fuel, that takes it further into the realms of other fast trail/XC race/marathon bikes rather than it…
Head To Head Trail Bike Review | 2019 GT Sensor Expert Vs 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.7
When it comes to full suspension trail bikes these days, there are so many options to look at. We’ve got super high-end, luxury carbon options from the likes of Santa…
Review | The 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 is a tech-heavy trail bike that rips hard
As part of a head-to-head review feature, Rob’s been testing two 130mm travel 29er trail bikes; the 2019 GT Sensor Expert and the 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.7. So which…
Fresh Goods Friday 442 | Tyres, flat shoes and bikepacking goodies
We’ve handed over control of Fresh Goods Friday 442 to Young James, our work experience stooge for the week… Hi, I’ve been on work experience this week with Singletrack, I’ve…
Singletrack Newsdesk 4: New Bikes And Old Legends
Hannah runs through this week’s bike related highlights. As always you can watch the Singletrack Newsdesk video or you can skip it and read the highlights below. Orange Alpine 6…
Trek’s new WaveCel helmet technology finally unveiled – and it’s not what you think
Trek sent ripples throughout the internet earlier this month, after launching a vague online advertisement that included this rather cryptic message; “Cycling’s most important change in 30 years. On 20…
First Look: Trek’s 2019 Fuel EX 9.7 is a do-most-of-the-things bike
Following the teasing photos from Fresh Goods Friday, we’re now here to give you full first look at the 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.7. Currently on test, and being put…
Team Rumours Part 2: Miller, Atwill, Agassiz, Gwin, Harrison, Atherton and more 2019 team news
We’re in the thick of 2019 Team Rumours, with riders finally announcing that they’ll be leaving current contracts and are heading to pastures new.
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
Chill out everyone, Fresh Goods Friday 420 is here
50% of the editorial team are on holiday. Only 50% of that 50% are enjoying themselves… Meanwhile in the office, there’s an abundance of fancy coffee and a carrot cake…
Fresh Goods Friday 403: Apparently this is the underwear and gardening tools issue
Between the heat, the many (many) products, and the excitement about football Eurobike, we can barely think. SOme of you are probably past thinking anyway, since the Scottish school holidays…
Trek Powerfly LT e-MTB gets beefed up forks, battery and wheels for 2019
Last month Mark was whisked off to the Swiss spa town of Bad Ragaz to get a first look at the 2019 Trek Powerfly LT 9 e-MTB. After a day…
Trek To Become Official Partner Of Nevis Range
Hot off the back of the Fort William round of the UCI Downhill WC is the news that Trek and the Nevis Range are teaming up in partnership for the…
The Full Stache! Trek’s New Full Suspension 29 Plus Adventure Trail Bike.
‘Anyone who likes to go long and get weird will like Full Stache’ is how Trek is introducing its new 29+ full suspension bike. And, having been a champion of…
Review: Bontrager Vella Stormshell, A Jacket Amanda Is Actually Willing To Wear
Amanda discovers why people invest in a good waterproof jacket.
Review: 2018 Trek Slash 9.7 – it flatters you into thinking you’re a riding god!
If you get your kicks from heading downhill over rough terrain as quickly as possible, then the Trek Slash simply has to be at the top of your shopping list.
What’s New In The Office This Week? Check out Fresh Goods Friday 382
Feeling adventurous? Venture in and see what new product is in today's Fresh Goods Friday!
Nipples! Rubber Ear Muffs! Rambo and The Fall! They’re ALL In Fresh Goods Friday 381
It's been deadline week at Singletrack Towers and we think the stress might have got to Wil and Chipps
Begin Your Weekend Wind Down Here With Fresh Goods Friday 380
What fresh product has landed in Singletrack Towers this week? Find out here
The 7 Top Tools Of The Trek Enduro Mechanic
Ever wondered what's inside a pro mechanics tool kit? Chipps met up with Trek mechanic, Ray Waxham, to find out.
Did 2017 Suck? Here Are Three Reasons Why It Did. And Seven Reasons Why It Didn’t.
2017 was memorable in many ways. Not all of them were good, but most were. See if you agree
Fresh Goods Friday 364
We're heading into the weekend, full tilt and with our hair on fire... Join us in looking at some shiny new things along the way. IT'S FRESH GOODS FRIDAY!
Found: New Alloy Procaliber From Trek Bikes
Spotted on the Trek USA website is the all-new Procaliber alloy. Complete with IsoSpeed technology and Boost 148x12mm spacing
29er Downhill Bikes Spotted At Fort William
Sneaky shots from the first proper race outing for a brace of 29er downhill bikes.
Review: Trek Fuel EX 9 29
The Fuel EX is Trek's most popular full suspension bike. So, is the 2017 version the best yet? Wil gets stuck in to find out.
Fresh Goods Friday 334
Goods Fresh and First. It's Fresh Goods Friday! Wheels, food, packs and whole lotta posing...
Rachel Atherton Wins Laureus Action Sportsperson Of The Year
A prestigious award, recognising Atherton's perfect season in 2016
Fresh Goods Friday 329
The last Friday of Veganuary, Dryanuary, of just January. But it's still fresh and good
Video: Brandon Semenuk Negative Infinity
Canadian freerider, Brandon Semenuk releases his latest video edit Negative Infinity.
Women & UK Athletes Dominate 2017 Trek Factory Racing Team
Rachel Atherton, Emily Batty, Casey Brown & Katy Winton all on Trek Factory Racing for 2017. Plus Anton Cooper, Gee Atherton & more.