Having problems riding and turning your head to see what’s behind you? Just use a coat-hanger and a big badge to fashion a rear view mirror and attach it to your head so you can only see ahead with one eye. Think we are being…
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Who Is Bicycle Pubes? We Chat To The Instagram Star
If you’ve not yet discovered the frankly bizzare and often hilarious Instagram account BicyclePubes yet then you are missing out on a whole heap of bike industry parody and satire wrapped up and delivered by the power of memes, hairy balls, and poop. We ‘despatched’…
Tales of The Unexpected | A Bicycle Commute Short Story
Hannah rides to work, and has another of those moments that remind you why taking the bike will always trump hopping in the car. I’ve not ridden the proper off road route to work for a while. A combination of logistics and a poorly knee…
‘Everybody’s Free To Wear Sunscreen’ For Mountain Bikers
We’ve discussed it in the office and we don’t know what to call it, but we’re pretty sure you’ve heard ‘Everybody’s Free To Wear Sunscreen’ by Baz Lurmann. Whether it’s a poem, a song, a meditation or a public service announcement, (it was originally a…
Video | Trust Performance Message Linkage Fork Teardown
The Trust Performance Message MTB fork is quite unlike any other fork currently on the market and is unique, even among linkage forks, with its dual air spring and thru shaft damper system. Singletrack contributor Fahzure Freeride took the Message to Suspension Syndicate, a custom…
Gallery | NAHBS Brings Out The Freaks And The Geeks
It’s been the North American Handmade Bike Show this week. Sadly we’re not able to fly out there and fondle the bikes, so we’re left to rely on the official press release and images to satisfy our freak needs. What we get is a huge…
“It looks like the worst 90’s mountain bike reimagined” – Rocker Mini DH Bike Launched
The mini BMX craze may have settled but could we be on the verge of an all-new mini bike craze? Nah, we don’t think so either, but Rocker BMX do and they’re hoping that the “Mini Rig” miniature downhill bike will be the Christmas must-have…
WTF: Just what we all need – zip on tyres?
Amazing things have been achieved since the invention of the zipper in 1909 or thereabouts. We can now get dressed without the assistance of a button butler. We can leave it until the very last minute before dashing to the loo. We don’t have to…
Spotted! A New Suspension Platform Like We Have Never Seen Before
After all the endless sights of Eurobike, it was on the train back to our apartment that we spotted what is one of the most interesting things we’ve seen. We’ve garnered what information we could in the few stops we had on the train before…
Five Reasons We Might Want To Leave Europe After All: Spotted at Eurobike
We’ve had our heads buried in the world of bikes, and we’ve surfaced at the end of the today to discover that British politics is moving even faster than a souped up pedelec with go faster stripes. Just in case you’re feeling uncertain and fearful…
13 Speed Chainless Drivetrain – When engineers think differently
We’ve surely all thought that there must be a better way to operate gears than having a dingley dangly rear derailleur hanging off the back of our bikes and waiting for a sniper rock to catch it? Indeed, we think we’ve detected a rise in…
Adroit’s Linkage Fork Takes Inspiration From the Girvin Vector
Linkage forks once again hit the headlines with news of 2 new forks from U.S based Adroit Cycleworks. Adroit is one of the few U.S bicycle manufacturers who has subscribed to UK standards of long, low and slack with its range of aggressive hardtails, but…
Peter Sagan: Roadie, Mountain Biker, And Possibly Cat?
Peter Sagan, surely one of the best riders we’ve ever seen (though arguably not quite as good as Pauline Ferrand-Prevot), has posted this video which has all us in the office making the kind of noises that we’d probably make if we tried this. Before…
Alutech Cycles: a drop bar enduro bike, and a bike designed by committee. Eh?
Dotted amongst the big brands’ bike livery at the Garda Bike Festival were several smaller German and Italian companies proudly showing their wares. And none caught my eye more than Alutech Cycles, probably because smack bang at the front of their stand was a drop-bar…
WTF: Is This The UK’s Most Illegal Ebike?
This garage built, 9000w electric bike is definitely going to interest someone, probably in a uniform
Eurobike 2017: The Weird And Wonderful Part 2
Among the many delights within, we have a size comparison of Wil and Shaquille O'Neal's enormous bike
Eurobike 2017: The Weird And Wonderful Part 1
There's always plenty of weirdness lurking in the cracks at Eurobike. Here's part one of our collection.
WTAF: Is The Mini DH Bike This Year’s Must Have?
Every year we see a new fad arrive just in time for the festive season, but we wonder if the Mini DH Bike has what it takes to become 2017’s.
WTF: The Fourteen Weirdest Bicycle Saddles
Take a spin round the weird and wonderful world of saddle innovation
Show Everyone You’re Amazing With This Strava Sculpture
Clear the click-clack balls off your desk, you might need room for this
Freection Puts Rubber On The Pedal & Pins In Your Shoes
Have mountain bikers been doing it wrong all along? Freection flips flat pedal design on its head with a Vibram rubber coated pedal body
WTF: Santa Cruz Bullhorn!
We have a slice of Ebay gold for you this Tuesday with the discovery of this Santa Cruz Bullhorn!
The Last Performance Headband You’ll Ever Need
If you've been looking for a better headband, you need look no more (apparently)
Indiegogo Campaign For the Scurra 2 Now Live
Made in the EU and boasting an …. interesting(?) design, the Scurra 2 sure know’s how to make headlines.
WTF: The Hope Nutcracker
That poor nut had no idea what was coming! Hope Technology delivers us a Christmas present in the form of a video ode to The Nutcracker. Enjoy!
WTF: Fancy Riding Supermarket Bikes On A Tightrope?
If scaring yourself witless is how you get your jollies you’re going to love the Skycycle in the Philippines.
WTF: Make Running Fun Again
If regular cycling and running leaves you wanting, this human hamster wheel device may be the answer to your needs.
WTF: Adjust Your Head Angle On-the-fly!
Bionicon has got nothing on the adjustable geometry of this Transforming Bike!
WTF: Bird Of Prey ‘Planking’ Bike?
Ever wished to superman your way down the trails? With the Bird Of Prey, that's possible.
WTF: The 7in Travel SCURRA Returns!
Have you vomited yet today? If not, Scurra's dual shock masterpiece will probably get you over the line. Is this the ugliest bike on the market?
WTF: Ebay Oddities
What the what do we have here then? Do you have room for one more bike in the shed? Or do you need a new shed?
Eurobike 2016: WTF? Brose Concept E-Bike
3D printed, carbon fibre, Cleg, Syntace: it has all the bling!
WTF: The Rungu Double-Fat
When two fat tyres aren't enough. Get three with the Rungu electric (or not), fat tricycle
Wednesday Videos: Roost Carbon, Shipping Containers, Bobsleigh Tracks
A collection of midweek movies designed purely to distract you from your work. Includes the most progressive enduro bike in the world!
Eurobike 2015: What the …? PART TWO
Lycra clad show fashion shows, paranoid roadies, disco slippers and plenty of electric boogaloo
