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Editors’ Choice 2024: Hammerhead Karoo 3 GPS Unit

Could the new Hammerhead Karoo 3 rival the latest from Garmin and Wahoo? Chipps certainly thinks so. Chipps: “I had the previous Karoo 2 unit for 18 months and this...

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Revealed: UK National Downhill Championships Calendar 2025

While the headline on the press release screams Fort William, many will be glad to see Revolution Bike Park on the calendar – after their closure for tree felling, this...

Fresh Goods Friday 735: The His Master’s Choice Edition

This week has seen us begin the annual onslaught of end-of-year looking backnesses. Kicking things off is our Editors’ Choice 2024 selections. Following on from this we’ll soon end the...

MegaSack Day 10: DT Swiss F1900 Wheelset

DT Swiss F1900 Wheelset Sold as the wheel for those with a tendency to smash, these are alloy wheels that will suit many riders. A good balance of strength and...

Editors’ Choice 2024: Saracen Ariel 30 Elite

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Day 9: WIN this Lazer Chase Helmet worth £180

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Editors’ Choice 2024: Worx HydroShot 56 Cordless Pressure Washer

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Year Round Camping Now Available In Scottish Forests

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Storm Darragh – What’s the Damage?

Last weekend’s Storm Darragh brought with it a rare red wind warning. While the damage wasn’t as widespread as Storm Arwen in 2021, it has caused a fair amount of...

Day 8: Shimano GE700 and pedal bundle

Shimano GE700 and pedal bundle This is a clippy pedal bundle for the gravity or enduro crew. You’ll get a highly reliable set of Shimano M8120 XT pedals, with platform...


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Editors’ Choice 2024: Hammerhead Karoo 3 GPS Unit

Could the new Hammerhead Karoo 3 rival the latest from Garmin and Wahoo? Chipps certainly thinks so. Brand: Hammerhead Product: Karoo 3 GPS Unit Price … By chipps Get the...

Lost – holmbury st mary (long shot!)

I think I dropped a bontrager glove in the Hurtwood Carpark 9 (Felbury House) about 2/3 of the way in on the right handside facing from the road (so same...

Hive heating alternative

I’ve got quite a comprehensive set of Hive smart heating devices, main thermostat, additional zone thermostat and a fair few smart radiator valves (TRVs). When it works it’s great but...

Royal Mail (tracking) broken?

We normally expect to deliver to your address between 9:23am – 1:23pm Your Item was received by Orton Southgate DO on 12-12-2024 and is now due for delivery today. Sorry, there was a problem,...

WRPT – creeping dread that I’ve not done Xmas prep edition

Well I’ve done no prep because I was busying myself building the bike below up. I really, really need to sort myself out this weekend or I am in lots...

Retro Shifter Compatibility Question 2x 3x

The question feels retro – not the shifters sorry. I’m toying with bodging a gravel bike out of the hybrid I have in the shed, as cheaply as possible. Base...


Reviews

Editors’ Choice 2024: Hammerhead Karoo 3 GPS Unit

Could the new Hammerhead Karoo 3 rival the latest from Garmin and Wahoo? Chipps certainly thinks so. Chipps: “I had the previous Karoo 2 unit for 18 months and this...

Editors’ Choice 2024: Saracen Ariel 30 Elite

Saracen Ariel 30 Elite is yet another Ariel model from Saracen that looks the absolute bee’s knees. Literally. How does this yellow zinger handle the trails? Sometimes you get on...

Editors’ Choice 2024: Worx HydroShot 56 Cordless Pressure Washer

The Worx HydroShot 56 has been a game changer for me, and is genuinely useful. Put it to the top of your new toys shopping list. TLDR: This will make...

Stubble & Co Adventure Bag review

The Stubble & Co Adventure bag is designed to fit in most carry-on luggage situations, this 42 litre pack has a clamshell style opening, combining the best of suitcase and...


Product Highlights

Bike Highlight: Surly Grappler

Engineered first and foremost around a stable and comfortable drop-bar hand position, its trail-ready geo provides a spirited ride on mixed terrain.

Product Highlight – invisiFRAME

We can’t turn back the clock, but it’s never too late to fit an invisiFRAME kit. Suitable for new and used bikes, their bespoke kits precisely fit a huge array…

Bike Highlight: Cotic Solaris

Solaris is THE trail hardtail. Over 20 years of hardtail heritage, development and character has distilled the Solaris into your downcountry tool of choice

Highlight: Niner Jet 9 RDO

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT: For this 14-year span, the JET has always maintained a place in the Niner range. The latest iteration affirms the JET 9 RDO as one of the best…


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Good Vibes Only: Drafting A Squirrel

Today I drafted a squirrel. Pedalling along, the canal beside me steaming tendrils into the frozen air, my lead out squirrel sat on the frosted fence ahead. Spotting me, it…

Bike Check: Andi’s Production Privée Shan G.T.

Andi is a self-confessed Production Privée fanboy, so when he dropped by the office with this latest bike we asked him to explain the attraction. I used to read Dirt...

Readers’ Rides: Will’s Fat Chance Yo Eddy

For this edition of Readers’ Rides, Will shares his 2020 Fat Chance Yo Eddy complete with “Custom painted Thompson Elite stem”, obvs. Bike brand and model Fat Chance Yo Eddy...

Red Bull Rampage: What’s The Motivation?

“Seriously, people do that for fun? They’re not being punished for some heinous crime?”This was my Aunt’s incredulous response to seeing footage from Red Bull Rampage, and while those of...


Classic Ride

Issue 153 Classic Ride: Surrey Thrills

Despite Hurtwood being one of the UK’s busiest riding spots, its trail network relies heavily on the continued goodwill of landowners and volunteers. Adele takes a ride to find out…

Issue 152 Classic Ride: Riding the Dyfi

The Climachx trail in the Dyfi Valley offers a day out for those looking for an alternative to the Athertons’ neighbouring descents. There's more to this story But it's a…

Singletrack Issue 151 Classic Ride: Pendle Pootle

The STW team ride in the shadow of Lancashire’s Pendle Hill, site of many a 17th century witch trial. However, they didn’t find any witches; just mellow trails and tasty...

Singletrack World Classic Ride 150: Ben Mac Do It

Each year my friends and I take a trip to Scotland for a week during May bank holiday to enjoy the freedom of wild camping, the right to roam and…



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Merida eOne-Sixty 875 review

We test out the Merida eOne-Sixty 875 AKA The Big Batteried Bomber AKA Heavy Metal Thunder AKA The Bendy Bus. Pros Cons This is a very full-bore e-mountain bike. There...

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Cotic Rocket: first ride review

The Cotic Rocket looks like nothing else. Don’t like it? Do like it? Either is fine. Shall we talk about how the bike actually handles? Yes, let’s. Pros Cons Although...

Amflow PL Carbon Pro: first ride review

“After more riding, I was pretty convinced that this is the best ebike motor out there, and by some margin” – Benji gets blown away for a day by the...

eBike Battery Tech: Unpicking the myths from the reality

There are a lot of myths and misinformation and general lack of understanding about what it is that lies at the heart of every eBike – the battery. With the...

Thinking of getting an E-Cargo Bike? Read this

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The SiLent Type: Scott Voltage eRIDE 900 Tuned review

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The Midpower Marvel: Orbea Rise LT M10 review

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Vittoria Mezcal III, Terreno Dry & Terreno Wet tyre review

Vittoria has developed its broad range and I was happy test three different models, at least one of which is likely to fit your particular needs. As the world of...

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Bird Cycleworks: Now with custom paint and gravel options

Bird Cycleworks, the UK company well known for its responsive and approachable customer service (as well as some very popular mountain bikes), is now offering custom paint options. Plus, next...

‘Cross Is Coming! Team GB revealed

The UK has some great cyclocross riders at the moment, and with some of the old guard moving along, it could be an exciting an unpredictable season ahead. UK fans...

Brompton goes gravel

Billed as the brand’s “biggest launch in over 50 years” the new Brompton G Line sees the adoption of 20in wheels and gravel. The new bikes also feature revised geometry,...

What This Bike Needs… Is $1500 Mudguards?

Genesis announces new range of Croix de Fer, Tour de Fer and Vagabond gravel and adventure bikes

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Interview: Clandestine’s (Beautiful, Practical) Bikes

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