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Is It Time For A Shakeup In The MTB World?
We can’t pretend that mountain biking is green. Riding your bike instead of getting in a…
Fresh Goods Friday 695 – The Enduro Beckoning Edition
Welcome to Friday! Most people's favourite day of the week. Apart from Sundays. And also Saturdays.
International Women’s Day is Every Day at SingletrackWorld
It’s International Women’s Day again, and it’s my [Hannah] least favourite day of the year. If…
Kade Edwards + Sound Of Speed = Your Attention
Is Kade Edwards the most pleasing mountain biker to watch of all? Very probably. The World…
The International Variations Of Faff: What Do You Call It?
Last week’s Weekly Word newsletter was about ‘faff’. Here in the UK, we are very familiar…
Fizik Terra Ergolace GTX Shoe review
The Fizik Terra Ergolace Terra GTX is an all-weather MTB and gravel shoes with Gore-Tex protection.…
Sam Pilgrim Off Monster: Who Should Sponsor Him Next?
Canyon rider Sam Pilgrim has announced his 13 year contract with Monster Energy has come to…
A-Z of The Singletrack World Forum
If you're new to the world of mountain bikes, you might find it an unfathomable world…
Fresh Goods Friday 694 – The TFFT Edition
TFFT meaning Thank Fully February is Through. And whose idea was it to stick an extra…
NBD: Sonder Evol, Norco Optic & Sight, YT Decoy Core, World Cup tickets…
This is where we quick 'n' dirtily round up all the more interesting press releases from…
Protect Our Winters: Update on British Cycling and Shell
When British Cycling announced its partnership with Shell, the folks at Protect Our Winters wrote an…
Help Shape the Future of the 7Stanes Trails
Forestry and Land Scotland has announced upcoming consultations on the future of the 7Stanes. To begin…
6 Takeaways From Red Bull Hardline Tasmania
The season’s Downhill racing has started. It’s official. What did you make of the new Tasmanian…
Calibre Line T3 29 review
The Calibre Line T3 29 is a mighty fine first 'proper mountain bike', that will be…
Spot That Bike: the Short Travel edition
Think you know bikes? Do you even XCO? Have yourself a short travel quiz and see…
Win A Forbidden Druid Dream Build, Make Nils’ Dreams Come True
Many of you mourned the passing of Nils Amelinckx. Here’s a chance to win a bike…
FGF 693: The Coffee Summoning Edition
Hello, hello, is this thing on? It’s been a while since I (Hannah) have done one…
Danny MacAskill & Steve Peat Ride the Trotternish Ridge
A new video from Danny Mac and Peaty… probably quite good then? We note it’s subtitled.…
SRAM Maven Ultimate Expert Kit: first ride review
TLDR: the SRAM Maven Ultimate brakes offer bucket loads in a very usable package. A few…
Canyon Spectral CF 9: First Fortnight Findings
The new Canyon Spectral CF trail bike has dropped a bit of travel but added the…
Wiggle Chain Reaction Deal Falls Through: Mike Ashley Buys Name and IP
Last time we reported on the Wiggle CRC administration it looked like the company could be…
How To Watch Red Bull Hardline Tasmania
The riders are picking their way down the features of the new Red Bull Hardline course…
Campaigners Hope To Save Wyllie Bike Trails, Wales
In a good illustration of how ‘we’ve always ridden there’ doesn’t mean ‘we’ve got the right…
How To Read The New Look Singletrack Magazine
Many of you have already experienced the ker-thwack of the latest edition of Singletrack Magazine dropping…
Kona Process X CR Review
All in, the Kona Process X CR is an excellent all-mountain bike. And it’s the nicest-looking…
Issue 153 Editorial: Always Meet Your Heroes
Chipps encourages you to seek out and praise your heroes. However, they might not be the…
Issue 153: Peaks of the Balkans
Jerome Clementz takes an optimistic ride into the forgotten reaches of the cursed Balkan mountains. Words…
Fresh Goods Friday 692 – The Al Fresco Edition
For this week's Fresh Goods Friday we have escaped the shrouded misty slopes of TodMorDen and…
Privateer Bikes finally launch Gen 2 range and pre-sales
After three years of development, 500,000m of descent, an Ard Rock triumph, plenty of rumours, and…
Issue153 Interview: Flying Under The Radar
Joey Gough has been so busy riding her bike that she’s flown under the commercial radar…
NBD: Cotic Escapade, Sonder Broken Road, Chris King bits, Purple Hayes (slight return)…
Roses are red, violets are blue, Wednesday was Valentine's, but we have bike news... Here's a…
Renthal Revo-F Flat Pedal Review
The Renthal Revo-F is the Bredbury brand's first pedal. The fact that it has come out…
The Grinder: Wolf Tooth pedals, DMR cranks, Ceramic Speed SLT bearings, USE bar, Madison bib-trouser, Leatt knee pads
The only lateral stiffness is in our backs; real-world product reviews from real-world riders.
Fox 36 Float Factory GRIP2 Review
Conclusion first: the Fox 36 Float Factory GRIP2 is the best air-sprung trail fork out there.…
SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Review Update
When the dust finally settled on the X0 and XX1 versions, the SRAM GX Eagle Transmission…
Issue 153 Classic Ride: Surrey Thrills
Despite Hurtwood being one of the UK’s busiest riding spots, its trail network relies heavily on…
Issue 153 Bikepacking: Spend Time Not Money
Amanda and Rhys spend their summer holiday discovering that cheap really can be cheerful. Words Amanda…
Patrick Adams – The Big Man Has Left Us
We’re truly sorry to have to tell you that Patrick Adams, that legend of the mountain…
Issue 153 MTB Culture: Minority Rapport
What is it about women’s rides that is proving so attractive? Fi Spotswood has been trying…
Issue 153 Tech Head: When It’s All Your Own Fault
A custom-built bike is a dream for many, but how hard is it to choose (and…
Issue 153 UK Adventure: Britain’s Lost Rainforests
It’s not just the Amazon rainforest that’s at risk. Here in the UK, our own temperate…
Fresh Goods Friday 691 – The Bells Edition
This week has been about a big delivery that we've been awaiting. Yes, we have become…
Issue 153 Last Word: Weights and Measures
Hannah proposes a new system of measurement, putting quality over quantity. Miles covered and feet gained…
Kelly: Mountain Biking Through Motherhood
You might well have met Kelly at an event or two – she’s often to be…
Snowbike World Champs this weekend: Super-G and Dual Slalom
Snow joke. The first Snowbike World Championships take place in Châtel this weekend. Two race formats:…
Patagonia Dirt Roamer Bike Pack review
The Patagonia Dirt Roamer Bike Pack is billed as a pack to hold 'all the extra…
BESPOKED Handmade Bicycle Show moves to Manchester
BESPOKED Handmade Bike Show returns to the UK for 2024, and Singletrack World will be there…
Retro Bike Cryptic Crossword
Twist your melon and cast your mind back for the answers to this mostly cryptic crossword.…
Fresh Goods Friday 690 – The Crank Holiday Edition
Dave's not here man. And neither is anyone else. We're all having a day off. We…
First Look at new 6-Bar Scott Ransom
The new Scott Ransom continues the 'hidden shock' vibe but this time adds another linkage into…
Evolution Stories: Katy Winton’s Dyslexia Journey
Andy McKenna continues his exploration of mountain biking and the lives of mountain bikers beyond the…