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Salsa Cycles releases new alloy all-mountain and enduro e-MTBs aimed at backcountry adventures

The alloy e-MTBs come with either Fazua or Bosch drive systems and have a neat suspension trick

Bike Perfect · Apr 17, 2024

Want a RockShox Lyrik but are put off by the high price? The new Psylo trail MTB fork gives similar performance but only costs half as much

The Psylo is RockShox's new budget version of the Lyrik and comes with its all-new Isolator RC damper. There's an updated version of the Domain too

Bike Perfect · Apr 17, 2024

The new Fox Transfer dropper post is smoother than ever, easier to service, and comes with a massive 240mm drop

Fox has launched a new Transfer dropper post with an all-new design, sealing, and adjustability

Bike Perfect · Apr 16, 2024

I’ve been wearing Leatt’s HydraDri 4.0 MTB jacket through the worst winter and spring weather and this is what I learned

Can clever features create outstanding performance from an OK fabric in Leatt’s mid-level, weather beating jacket?

Bike Perfect · Apr 16, 2024

Does the Quoc Gran Tourer XC Lace shoe build on the award-winning success of its Boa fastening sibling?

UK brand Quoc has released its latest Gran Tourer shoe and we had a first look at its all-new off-road offering

Bike Perfect · Apr 15, 2024

Leatt HydraDri 5.0 Mountain Bike Pants review – tough South African weather protection for your southern regions

It’s been a grim winter for riding in the UK, but a great winter for testing tough, waterproof gear like Leatt’s latest full feature, tailored fit trousers

Bike Perfect · Apr 15, 2024

Crankbrothers Candy Lace XC/gravel shoes review – are these retro-looking Candy shoes the sweet spot of comfort and performance?

I’ve been putting ride time into Crankbrothers Candy Lace shoes months before their release, so why have they become firm favorites and will they work for you too?

Bike Perfect · Apr 15, 2024

Off-road cycling top stories – Three new e-MTBs, a ton of new suspension including Fox's ultra-bling forks, fresh gravel and MTB bikes, plus much more

Condensing all the must-read, off-road bike and gear news into one easy to absorb, weekly dose

Bike Perfect · Apr 12, 2024

How to defend against ticks while mountain biking and what to do if you find a tick on your body

Riding down the woods with your mates is ace, but it's time to start watching out for vampire hitchhikers and the infections they can carry says Guy Kesteven in this week's Bespoken Word column

Bike Perfect · Apr 12, 2024

Saracen updates its entire Ariel MTB range and introduces an all-new downcountry option – the Ariel Elite 130

New colors and budget-friendly pricing could make the Ariel range worthy contenders in the best mountain bike market

Bike Perfect · Apr 12, 2024