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Ciovita Men's Opera Short Sleeve Trail Tee review – does the close-fitting mountain bike jersey make more sense for gravel?

A versatile race-fit jersey that's more gravel than trail, with a great cut but let down by its lack of eco credentials

Bike Perfect · Sep 27, 2024

ERE Research Tenaci TT saddle review – a comfortable short saddle with a clever trick up its sleeve

A saddle is the most personal of bike parts, and this one has more adjustability built in than most. So, how does that translate on the trail?

Bike Perfect · Sep 27, 2024

DHaRCO Mens Gravity Pants review – a slim fitting, good looking MTB trouser with all-year riding potential

Great fitting pants that can take on enduro and DH racing to long days out, they’ll also fend off trail debris and a bit of rubbish weather

Bike Perfect · Sep 26, 2024

I’ve been testing Panaracer’s all-new GravelKing X1 and X1R tires since spring, find out why they’re now my favorite mid-price, mixed-surface all-rounders

It’s been ten years since Panaracer became the first brand to release a dedicated gravel tire that became an instant classic. A decade later has its latest design retaken the mixed surface crown and become the true GravelKing again?

Bike Perfect · Sep 23, 2024

Forge+Bond 30 AM wheelset review – like carbon only different

Forge+Bond promises a more environmentally friendly alternative to carbon with its FusionFiber 30 AM wheelset

Bike Perfect · Sep 20, 2024

Topeak D-Torque Wrench review – super precise digital tool

A good torque wrench is a workshop essential, we test a digital model to see if its worth the extra investment

Bike Perfect · Sep 19, 2024

Santa Cruz’s awesome new Hightower is basically an enduro bike that can still do epic day rides

More travel, smoother suspension and rowdier angles make Hightower hardcore enduro ready but it’ll still run with the pedal pack all day

Bike Perfect · Sep 19, 2024

Dissent 133 Ultimate Cycling Glove Pack review – this mix & match solution lives up to its name... to a point

Four pairs of inner and outer gloves provide a versatile layering solution, at a price

Bike Perfect · Sep 18, 2024

Specialized grants rider's wishes with the release of an alloy Stumpjumper 15 featuring its Genie shock tech and good old mechanical shifter routing

Specialized has announced an alloy edition of its new Stumpjumper 15 with three shock options; Genie, standard air shock, and coil

Bike Perfect · Sep 17, 2024

Fox Transfer Neo dropper post first ride review – untethered, ultra-fast, and an unbelievably high price tag!

Fox’s first electronic dropper post is packed with features and insanely fast, but is it enough to take the best dropper post top spot?

Bike Perfect · Sep 17, 2024