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Fresh Goods Friday 672 – The Metal Mullets Edition

Russet ferns, dusky pink sunsets, snuggles in front of log fires, mists, mellow fruitfulness, conkers for goal posts... that sort of thing.

Fresh Goods

Government Prepares To Favour Motorists – Again

To anyone following active travel or environmental policy developments in the UK, the news that the government is preparing to announce a ‘Plan For The Motorist’ will likely come as...

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Merida One-Twenty 700 first ride review

The latest Merida One-Twenty boosts the travel to 130mm and uses P-FLEX suspension system for simple and light performance.

Bikes

Vitus Kids’ Mythique launches today

Coming in either 24-inch or 26-inch wheel options, the Vitus Kids’ Mythique can be sized to fit a broad range of young shredders.

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SRAM Powertrain motor is a game changer

News

Shimano Issues ‘Inspection Process’ For Road Cranks In EU and UK

VIDEO: Calder Divide Trail 2023 – Faffing and Laughing

Events

Cannondale Habit 3 review

Bikes

Mountain Biking In Wales Needs You!

News

The Merida EX Enduro: Video, report ‘n’ results

Events

Rider Resilience: The Story Behind the Velocity Bag

We’ve told you before about Nils Amelinckx. He’s told you about himself in his award winning story ‘Excess Baggage’. And now we’re here again to tell you about another piece...

News

Podcast: The disappointing racing edition

Benji, Mark and Hannah wonder whether amateur racing could be just a bit more fun, and a bit less like a trip to Aldi. Plus there’s some wild speculation about...

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Reviews

Merida One-Twenty 700 first ride review

The latest Merida One-Twenty boosts the travel to 130mm and uses P-FLEX suspension system for simple and light performance.

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Cannondale Habit 3 review

The Cannondale Habit 3 has all the potential in the world to be a steadfast pedal pal for years to come. It's not just good value. It's a great investment.

Bikes 3

Lezyne Shock Drive 400psi Shock Pump review

This Lezyne Shock Drive 400psi is very much a premium – and reassuringly chunky – affair. Capable of going all the way up to 400psi.

Recommended 10

OneUp Dropper Post V2 240mm review

The dropper was born, and progression was made. And now we have this – a OneUp Dropper Post V2 240mm with a frankly enormous drop. Pros Cons There are a...

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Members' Content

Back From The Dead: What A Lucky Boy!

Where in the world - and life - can bikes take you? The ever enthusiastic Dieter is feeling very stoked on the possibilities. There's more to this story... BUT IT'S…

Members' Feature 2

Malverns Retro Components Memory Lane Gallery

Remember when you used to search for bike parts by flicking through a catalogue, or the back of a magazine? Perhaps you phoned a landline to check stock, or maybe…

Online Feature 40

Singletrack Kitchen: Okay Poke Fish Recipe.

The first thing you need to know is that “poke” is pronounced “pow – kay”. Okay? It’s from the Hawaiian word for “slice”. So that makes this a bowl of…

Online Feature 3

Back From The Dead: Malverns Classic Special!

We took our columnist Dieter away from the bike shop and off to the GT Malverns Classic for some retro bike love. There's more to this story... BUT IT'S A…

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Classic Ride

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…

Classic Ride 2

Classic Ride 149 – Britain’s Newest Bridleway

James Vincent takes on the classic Borrowdale Bash, complete with new official off-road start. Words & Photography James Vincent If ever there was a route that showcased all there is…

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Issue 148 Classic Ride: Children Of The Dammed

Barney takes in some venerable Peak District trails that are anything but old and past it. Words & Photography Barney Marsh In many ways this ride might be seen as…

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Classic Ride 147 – Island Adventure On Jura

On the Lost Continent of Mu A classic album provides the inspiration for an island adventure on Jura. Words & Photography Markus Stitz It was a small boat shed on…

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Charged

SRAM Powertrain motor is a game changer

Regardless of how it performs, the new SRAM Powertrain motor means the bike industry has more of a one-stop-shop than ever before when it comes to speccing their e-MTBs. Shimano...

News

New Carbon e-Gravel Bike From… Moots!

In a move that will no doubt have a few people hammering at their keyboards and attempting to set fire to titanium frames, Moots has announced a carbon fibre bike....

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Dear Bike Industry, make this e-bike

As a bike reviewer in 2023AD I am unsurprisingly asked the same question quite a lot. The question may vary slightly in the words used but essentially it is always:...

Opinion 44

Details of the Santa Cruz Heckler SL

Deets: C & CC carbon frame, MX wheels, Fazua Ride 60,18.5kg weight, 430 Wh battery, 65 Nm, 150mm VPP, 64.3° head angle, 77+° seat angle. Yes, we’ve asked to have...

Bikes 29

Cairn E-Adventure Limited Rambler Edition review

Review

Vitus E-Mythique LT range starts at £3,299

First Look

NeBD: Propain Ekano 2 AL

News

GritCX

Shimano Issues ‘Inspection Process’ For Road Cranks In EU and UK

Last week Shimano issued a recall of some 11-speed Hollowtech Road Cranksets in the USA and Canada, following instances of a ‘bonding separation issue’ on certain models. In the UK...

VIDEO: Calder Divide Trail 2023 – Faffing and Laughing

The Calder Divide Trail is a long distance circular route across 12 valleys, 6 moors and 1 floodplain in West Yorkshire. It is a multi-day adventure along the watershed of...

Events 7

Shimano GRX RX820 – New Gravel Groupset Goes 12 Speed!

Today Shimano has launched its new GRX gravel groupset – Shimano GRX RX820. The brief highlights are that it’s now 12 speed and that, by using Shimano’s Microspline cassette, it...

3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross: No Gravel Bikes Allowed

The latest tweak to the Bike Regulations in the 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross rule book confirm the event’s cyclo-cross intentions. No suspension forks or frames (but suspension stems and seatposts still...

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Chipps With Everything: The Current State of Grit, Gravel and Bikepacking

Feature

Hope Tech RX4+ Brake Caliper review

Reviews

FARA F/Gravel Bike Review

Bikes

Tech

Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones review

As a female runner who likes to be able to lace up whenever the mood takes me, these Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones are a game changer. Brand: Shokz Product: OpenRun Pro headphones...

Reviews

Fidlock Vacuum Phone Holder System review

Fidlock makes a range of nifty connectors with magnets. You may well have experienced its water bottle holders or helmet strap clips and be familiar with the magnet guided clunk...

Reviews

Polar Grit X Watch Review

Hannah reviews this feature packed Polar Grit X, a GPS watch with long battery life, designed for outdoor enthusiasts. Price: £369 From: Polar It must be about 20 years since...

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AGM Glory G1 Pro – Is this the ultimate smartphone for the outdoors?

The AGM Glory G1 Pro is a rugged smartphone that takes durability, connectivity and features to another level! I remember once crossing a small ‘pond’ while on a bike rides...

AfterShokz Bone Conduction Headphones For Cycling

Reviews

Bobo Balance Home – Interactive Balance Training

Gadgets

Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar | The Last Smartwatch You’ll Buy

Gadgets

Snow

First Look at the Nidecker Supermatic Step In Bindings

The Nidecker Supermatic bindings are a snowboard binding that allow you to step in, lock and go. They are the snowboard equivalent of moving from clips and strap pedals to...

Reviews

Dear Rider review – A History of Burton and Snowboarding

I have next to no snowboarding experience, but having watch ‘Dear Rider’, I get why my partner says it’s his ‘favourite activity in the world’ (and he really loves mountain...

Reviews

Whistler Snow Season Ends With 12hrs Notice Due To Covid Surge

With just 12 hours notice Whistler resort was instructed to close its lifts and clear the mountain last week, bringing the season to a close. Although the instruction from the...

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Crystal Ski cancels all bookings for the rest of the season

In a move that will shock precisely no one, Crystal Ski, the UK’s largest provider of winter snow holidays, today announced they are cancelling all bookings for the rest of...

News

Beginners Guides with Chris & Andreas – Snowboard Noses

Beginner

10 ways covid is changing snowboarding and skiing this season

Feature

Burton One World Snowboard Movie Released

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