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Funn Upturn 55mm High Riser Handlebar review
How high is too high? We check out of these lofty 55mm rise Funn Upturn handlebars…
Interview: The Word According To Landosteezy
If you’re on any kind of social media, you’ve probably seen Leo ‘Landosteezy’ Smith bringing his…
Fresh Goods Friday 721: The Stitching Up Edition
Good day to you all and welcome to this week’s edition of Fresh Goods Friday. The…
DH World Cup Rd 6 – Loudenvielle – Preview & How to Watch
Are Vali Holl and Loic Bruni safe? Or do they still need to watch out for…
Saracen Mantra Race LSL review
The Saracen Mantra Race LSL sports some typical Saracen geometry: it is long AF. The reach…
Spotted: Wonder Woman and the KeeWee Cromozone
I’d barely arrived at the Malverns Classic when we were rolling through the camping field and…
Issue 156 Editorial – A curated taste
Chipps gets to put together a menu of rides. Does he start bold? Or subtle and build to a…
How To Read The Latest Issue of Singletrack World
The August issue is out now – here’s how to read it If you receive a…
Retrobike Barn Find Bonanza!
It’s the collector’s dream: you enquire about a single bike, end up discovering a whole collection…
Lazer Chase KinetiCore Helmet review
The Lazer Chase KinetiCore is a downhill rated helmet with a comparatively reasonable price tag (well,…
Rachel Atherton: From World Champ to Family Cycling Champion
It was Rachel Atherton’s first year at the Malverns Classic, and like many festival-goers she was…
Fresh Goods Friday 720: The Chambréing Edition
Hello to each and every one you out there in Singletrackworldland! Well done for making it…
Lust Is Not A Sin: Paul Brakes for Bromptons
If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a Brompton, there’s now another reason…
502 Club Raffle: Magura Brakes Worth £550
Thanks to everyone who entered our last raffle for a Surly Grappler trail bike and congratulations…
Issue 156 – No place for science
Put down your calculators and pick up your pitchforks, because Benji has ideas about where you…
Project Mjolnir: The Most Interesting Bike Of The Year?
At the Malverns Classic Festival there were a bunch of riders with Bowhead adaptive trikes taking…
Deviate Highlander II review
Deviate Highlander II is pleasantly surprising. It’s a fantastic trail bike that’s easy to get to…
Who won the Surly Grappler in 502 Club Raffle?
Our most recent 502 Club raffle was for a complete bike, in your choice of size…
Team GB squad for MTB World Champs (plus how to watch it for free)
The UCI MTB World Championships are next week, and Britain will be fielding a decent squad…
Fresh Goods Friday 719: The Jewelled Skeleton Edition
The end is nigh! The end of summer holiday season that is. The Good Ship HMS…
Canyon’s End Of Season Sale Starts… Now! Up To 30% Off
Wherever, whenever you ride — find your favourite Canyon bike for less in their end of…
TFFT, Gee Atherton Isn’t In The 2024 Red Bull Rampage Men’s Lineup
TFFT, Gee Atherton isn’t on the list. That will be quite the relief to many fans…
Dorval AM Ends Downhill Racing Sponsorship
We’re sad to see another loss from the downhill world – this time, it’s not a…
Reasons To Be Cheerful: Active Travel Funding Is Coming!
Yes, we like mountain biking, but more people on all kinds of bikes is good for…
Issue 156 – Arran’ a good time
Amanda, Rhys and James are reunited for further confirmation that ‘enduro-packing’ is a great idea. WORDS…
Santa Cruz Bronson Mk5 gets longer stays and lower anti-squat
The fifth generation Santa Cruz Bronson remains a 150mm travel mixed-wheel trail bike but gets longer…
This Weekend! GT Bicycles Malverns Classic MTB Festival
It’s this weekend! Are you coming? Whether you were there in the early days and want…
Issue 156 – Beyond Benidorm
WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY CHIPPS One blazing sun, two very different worlds on Spain’s Costa Blanca. As…
Issue 156 – Earning your descents
In our next head to head debate, Chipps is a big fan of earning your descents…
The Grinder 156: Formula Cura X brake, OneUp Alu bar, MSR tent, Specialized Method shoe and more
Bits for your body, bike, and the happiness of those who share your shed. Formula Cura…
Issue 156 – Pete’s Peaks
Pete brings us a selection of climbs (and descents) worth bagging, even if they’re not on…
Bikemon Go! Your August Ride Inspiring Download
Back in issue 153 in February, Hannah proposed an alternative approach to measuring rides. As part…
Making Up The Numbers: European DH Champs Pits Special
George Thompson made the trip to Europe to take part in the European Downhill Championships and…
Fresh Goods Friday 718 – Bright And Early Edition
Ooh, yes it’s Friday. Not lunchtime mind. We’re messing with you by getting this up early.…
2024 Red Bull Rampage Women: Who To Watch And What To Expect
Whoop! The news that you’ve all been waiting for! (Well, I have, anyway – and I…
Limitlass Mountain Bike Festival 2024 Wraps Up with an Unforgettable Weekend in Dunkeld
We’ve just received this press release (of an event we missed going to!) that looks like…
Before the Party’s Over
Mountain biking is getting old. It might be time to sit down and talk to our…
1949-2024: Geoff Apps, pioneer of mountain bike design
We’ve just heard the sad news that Geoff Apps, pioneer of mountain bike design, died unexpectedly…
Issue 156 – Inconvenient Injuries
Very silly injury… Went OTB at about four miles an hour. Not a scratch, got back…
Issue 156 – Bhutan: On Royal Trails
Since Bhutan is keen on measuring happiness, it should be no surprise that there is great…
502 Club Roll Of Honour
Special Notice of Appreciation We wouldn’t be here without any of you and you’re all special,…
Issue 156 Last Word: Know Your Frenemy
Hannah Discovers the impact of mountain bike injuries on your trails and explores how a favorite…
Fresh Goods Friday 717: Sound The Sun Klaxon!
Apparently it’s only a week ago that I was on holiday. Since my house is currently…
Nerd Alert! Rare Structure SCW1 Prototype Bike for Sale
This caught our eye in the Singletrack Classifieds. I mean, why wouldn’t it? With echoes of…
Red Bull Rampage: Dates Revealed For Men’s and Women’s Events
It had already been confirmed that Red Bull Rampage would include women in this year’s event,…
Off to Fort William? Test a Saracen while you’re there!
If you’re making the trip to Fort William and the Nevis Range, you’ll now be able…
Tweedlove ends: Management of world enduro partly to blame says organiser
TweedLove founder Neil Dalgleish has announced in a blog post that the hugely popular Scottish mountain…
Interview: Atherton Bikes at Bespoked
In our final interview from Bespoked, Manchester, I stopped for a chat with Alex from Atherton…
BikePark Wales: New 33 year lease to bring many benefits
Amidst reports of job cuts at Natural Resources Wales (NRW), it’s good to see some positive…
Is NRW About To Close Coed Y Brenin?
According to several reports we have seen, it’s looking very likely that in the short term,…
Fresh Goods Friday 716: The Icelandic Edition
It’s oh so quiet. There’s just me (Mark) in the office today. That’s not actually unusual…