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Swiss police called to intervene amid reports of corporate turmoil, so just what is going on at Scott Sports?

Scott's long-standing CEO is replaced to "refresh" the brand, but he doesn't seem to want to leave quietly

Bike Perfect · Apr 5, 2024

I've been testing MTBs for over 30 years, here's the 5 must-have features I look for on a budget mountain bike

Our expert tester Guy Kesteven reviews mountain bikes of all prices and knows exactly what makes a big difference to your ride now and upgrade potential in the future. Here are his five essential items to look for when buying a budget mountain bike

Bike Perfect · Apr 5, 2024

Selle SMP Dynamic saddle review – butt ugly, butt comfortable

Selle SMP Dynamic saddle stands out from the current crop of short nose saddles, is this accentuated saddle shape the answer to riding comfort?

Bike Perfect · Apr 5, 2024

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Sticks and stones may hurt my bones but mountain bike pronouns just confuse me

Mountain biking has been surrounded by naming controversy literally since it started, But as we head into another season of working out what different race and bike categories actually mean. In this week's Bespoken Word column, Guy Kesteven reckons it’s time to get the Harry Potter Sorting Hat out again

Bike Perfect · Apr 5, 2024

Michelin says its new trio of downhill tires are the grippiest it's ever made, so could they stick to the trails better than Maxxis MaxxGrip?

The revamped range gets enhanced protection, grip and a weight reduction set to deliver optimum gravity performance

Bike Perfect · Apr 4, 2024

How to get big performance returns by making small changes to your mountain bike's handlebars

Often overlooked, a simple change in bar height can be a cost-effective way of altering your position or the feel of your bike, but how much difference does it actually make? I decided to find out...

Bike Perfect · Apr 4, 2024

Michelin becomes the new partner brand of the Whoop UCI Mountain Bike World Series

The French tire manufacturer is putting its tires front and center at the highest level of MTB racing

Bike Perfect · Apr 4, 2024

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GoreWear C5 Shakedry 1985 jacket review – the last of the great waterproof jackets?

Gore Shakedry is having its environmental swan song this year, but should you invest in one before they are gone forever?

Bike Perfect · Apr 4, 2024

Following the cue from Cues, Shimano's new Essa groupset brings big benefits to its 8-speed lineup designed for budget MTBs

New 8-speed components bring Linkglide, 1x, and wide-range cassettes to Shimano's entry-level systems. Plus small hands benefit from a new Cues short-reach shifter and brake lever

Bike Perfect · Apr 2, 2024

6 crucial signs you definitely need a new mountain bike

Expert bike tester and tech editor, Guy Kesteven, reveals his 6 big ‘cease and desist’ bike check indicators that confirm it’s time to stop riding and start shopping

Bike Perfect · Apr 2, 2024

The wildest MTB tech "news" to hit Instagram this April Fool's Day

Check out our favorite mountain biking-related April 1st spoofs of 2024

Bike Perfect · Apr 2, 2024

Bespoken Word – surely this sodden winter of MTB discontent can’t last much longer?

Guy Kesteven has had enough of the endless filthy trails and cleaning aftermath of the last few months in the UK. But surely it’ll get better soon?

Bike Perfect · Mar 29, 2024

Race Face Era wheelset first look – compromising without compromise, has Race Face found the carbon wheel performance sweet spot?

Race Face has launched a brand-new carbon Era wheelset purposely designed to be the jack of all trades, master of none

Bike Perfect · Mar 28, 2024

Rab Ascendor Light Hoody review – the perfect layer for year-round riding

Need a warm yet lightweight technical top that’s fast-wicking and breathable? Look no further than Rab’s Ascendor Light Hoody

Bike Perfect · Mar 28, 2024

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Bike Perfect · Mar 27, 2024

Shimano XC7 shoes review – a super comfortable XC option that is more than happy to go racing

Despite a hefty asking price, the XC7s are a lot cheaper than some of the range-topping shoes out there. But does the lack of a full carbon sole limit their potential?

Bike Perfect · Mar 27, 2024

Motul Frame Clean review – environmentally friendly bike cleaner

The auto giant is well-known for its lubricants, so how does its water-based, eco-friendly cleaner compare?

Bike Perfect · Mar 26, 2024

Specialized adds to its Power Mirror 3D printed saddle range with the ultra-costly S-Works Phenom

The latest MTB saddle from Specialized carries an eye-watering $450 price tag but promises some butt pleasing tech too

Bike Perfect · Mar 26, 2024

Crankbrothers looks to make MTB internal storage redundant with its frame-mounted SOS Tools range. I'm testing the TS18 Tube Stash Tool Kit, so what's my verdict so far?

Rich Owen is putting Crankbrothers SOS Tools TS18 to the test, here are his initial impressions

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Bike Perfect · Mar 26, 2024

Is Fox Racing's new Union Boa shoe one of the lightest flat MTB shoes around?

The US MTB brand says the Union Flat has plenty of casual styling for off-the-bike use but now comes with added Boa fit system for on-bike performance

Bike Perfect · Mar 26, 2024

Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles websites return to life but now under Frasers Group control

After the finalization of the Frasers Group takeover and a week's hiatus, what's changed at WiggleCRC?

Bike Perfect · Mar 26, 2024

Endura SingleTrack Jacket II review – a properly protective waterproof

If you need a winter waterproof you can depend on to keep you dry, check out Endura’s SingleTrack Jacket II

Bike Perfect · Mar 25, 2024

Endura MT500 Freezing Point Trousers review – superb cold weather leg protection

If you frequently ride in below-freezing temperatures, Endura’s brilliantly designed Freezing Point pants are a worthwhile investment

Bike Perfect · Mar 22, 2024

Could the fall and rise of vinyl and record shops show us the future for bikes and bike shops?

In this week's Bespoken Word column, Guy Kesteven looks sideways into the music industry to see if there are some interesting parallels for where bike shops might be heading

Bike Perfect · Mar 22, 2024

Mike Ashley's Frasers Group to relaunch Chain Reaction and Wiggle websites and look to continue MTB brands Nukeproof, Vitus and Ragley

After months of speculation, details emerged on the future of WiggleCRC and their in-house brands

Bike Perfect · Mar 22, 2024

Troy Lee Designs Grail review – the brand's first ‘any bike’ helmet for riders who want MTB-style protection without a peak

Troy Lee are impact protection icons in mountain bike and motocross and now they've pulled the peak off their popular Flowline MTB helmet to make a multipurpose lifestyle lid

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