Sea to Summit Spark SP2 sleeping bag review – compact and comfortable The Sea to Summit Spark SP2 is a premium sleeping bag that packs up small for a comfortable and cozy night's sleep out on the trail Bike Perfect · May 14, 2024
Hunt E_All Mountain e-MTB wheelset review – planted, predictable, and affordable alloy e-MTB wheels Hunt has beefed up its E_All Mountain e-MTB wheelset with stronger freehub, oversized axles and reinforced rims, but are they a worthy budget e-MTB wheelset upgrade? Bike Perfect · May 13, 2024
Rapha Explore Shorts review – versatile gravel/MTB baggies If gravel or adventure riding is your thing but the all-out Lycra look isn’t, then these shorts could be what you’ve been looking for Bike Perfect · May 13, 2024
Topeak RaceRocket pump review – well designed, mid-volume pump Topeaks RaceRocket pump is a neatly designed pump although it's not as quick as its name implies Bike Perfect · May 10, 2024
Pipe down MTB conspiracy theorists, it turns out that SRAM's UDH gear hanger was a truly brilliant idea after all Where the f**k is it? It’s not in the tin mug on the workshop bench. It’s not in the other tin mug. It’s not even in that Ibis Cycles pint glass I blagged from Interbike in 1995. Definitely isn’t in the drawer of ‘small things that need to be kept… Bike Perfect · May 10, 2024
Scor 2030 GX trail bike review – business at the front, party at the back Scor’s 2030 120mm trail bike is a playful trail ripper that punches way harder on the descents than you would expect, but only if you can harness its agility Bike Perfect · May 9, 2024
Mondraker Chrono Carbon DC RR review – Spanish downcountry bike turns out to be 'damn confusing' Full-suspension ‘downcountry’ bikes with carbon XC frames and lightweight trail capable kit are a definite thing and probably my favorite mountain bike genre. There are very few hardtail equivalents though, so I’ve was super keen to try Mondraker’s Chrono Carbon DC when it was announced in the autumn. Unfortunately, a… Bike Perfect · May 8, 2024
Frameworks Racing dealt a sickening blow as the team's downhill bikes and van are stolen Fresh from a Downhill World Cup win, Neko Mulally's fledging downhill team are victims of what looks like a targeted attack Bike Perfect · May 8, 2024
Eclipse Off-Road Inner Tube review – featherweight and tiny, is this the ultimate inner tube? The Eclipse is claimed to be the lightest inner tube in the world –does it survive when I put it through its paces? Bike Perfect · May 8, 2024
Melon Optics Diablo Goggle review – fully customizable googles at an affordable price Performance-focused goggles with a unique customization option at a bargain price, but are they style over substance? Bike Perfect · May 8, 2024
Gore Wear Endure Gore-Tex pants review – packable waterproof and windproof pants Lightweight and waterproof riding pants for adventure and gravel riding Bike Perfect · May 7, 2024
Renthal Lock-On Grip Ultratacky review – superlative levels of grip and comfort The Ultratacky offers outstanding levels of grip and control for all conditions Bike Perfect · May 7, 2024
Rapha Trail Hip Pack review – does Rapha’s styling and performance transfer well from Tarmac to the trails? With three liters of cargo space and room for two water bottles Rapha’s mountain bike-specific pack ticks all the right boxes Bike Perfect · May 7, 2024
Motul Chain Lube Dry review – a more eco-friendly bike chain lube Without any PTFE or fossil-based ingredients, how does the French brand's dry lube compare to well-established offerings from other companies? Bike Perfect · May 7, 2024
Bike Perfect · May 3, 2024 It's the Fort William Downhill World Cup weekend. Our news round-up includes top DH launches including the new YT Tues, Vittoria's gravity tire, and we chat with Greg Minnaar As well as the DH news, Hutchison launches the "fastest gravel tire ever" and Cervelo drops the new Aspero gravel bike. So read on for all this week's bike and gear stories dropped into one, easy-to-read article
Bike Perfect · May 3, 2024 Your local bike shop needs your support, but do they need to do a better job of supporting themselves? It’s Local Bike Shop Day on May the 4th and Guy Kesteven reckons that sort of initiative is a great idea. However, he also thinks a brief forensic study of how the day has officially been presented tells us why some small scale shops might be struggling.
Bike Perfect · May 3, 2024 Bosch Performance Line CX vs Shimano EP801 – which e-MTB motor is best? With hundreds of e-bikes to choose from, knowing more about the two leading motor systems from Bosch and Shimano can help you make a better bike buying decision. Mick Kirkman takes a deep dive into the differences between the systems
Bike Perfect · May 2, 2024 Orbea's Rise 2025 blurs the lines between a lightweight and full-power e-MTB with its uniquely tuned, second-gen Shimano motor Orbea adds a size-specific tuned stiffening beam to its new Rise lightweight e-MTB
Bike Perfect · May 2, 2024 New YT Industries' Tues adds a flip-chip to seamlessly switch between 29in and 27.5in rear wheels The fourth generation of YT Industries Tues features a new 'Flip Link' and updated geometry
Bike Perfect · May 2, 2024 Vittoria launches the Mostro – two gravity focussed tires with a new grippy rubber compound and innovative design features The Italian tire brand's new range will make a UCI World Series debut in Fort William this weekend
Bike Perfect · May 2, 2024 Is Formula's new Nebbia hybrid air/coil shock the answer to suspension simplicity? Formula claims its new Nebbia shock is easy to set up, easy to tune, and easy to service
Bike Perfect · May 1, 2024 World Series Downhill MTB racing comes to Fort William this weekend. Here's how to watch all the action live in the US, UK and elsewhere Round One of the 2024 Whoop UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Series promises exciting racing for armchair fans. Our viewing guide has everything you need to know
Bike Perfect · May 1, 2024 “This has given me another life” – Greg Minnaar opens up about his future with Norco I sat down with Greg Minnaar to chat about changes in downhill MTB racing, the Norco team, and what's in store for the GOAT over the next couple of years
Bike Perfect · Apr 30, 2024 Could this be the most expensive camper van ever created? It's well-prepped for wild mountain bike adventures but the price is just insane You'll need $500,000 to get one, but the Redland Overland Skyloft camper has everything you need for uber-luxury off-grid van life
Bike Perfect · Apr 30, 2024 I tested Cervelo’s new Aspero gravel bike. It still definitely hauls ass, but doesn’t kick it as much in the process Guy Kesteven has been riding Cervelo’s new fast but friendly drop bar dirt bike to see who it’ll suit best and he reckons it’s potentially a real sweet spot for the road rooted but gravel curious