Fox Defend Gloves review – do-it-all, three-season riding glove Fox’s Defend is a mid-weight riding glove with plastic ridges for knuckle protection Bike Perfect · Nov 20, 2023
Osprey Escapist 20 review – a high-end, super-stable, low-profile wonder pack A superb 18/20-litre backpack for all but the biggest of trail raids Bike Perfect · Nov 17, 2023
Fox Ranger Pants review – Fox’s latest generation everyday riding pants Lightweight and pared-back, Fox’s Rangers are stretchy trail riding trousers Bike Perfect · Nov 17, 2023
Prologo claims its new Proxim Nembo Slide Control saddle enhances bike control The Prologo Proxim Nembo saddle features a proprietary textured cover for extra grip when pedaling or descending out of the saddle Bike Perfect · Nov 17, 2023
Bespoken Word – Are e-bikes the future of enduro and everything else? Guy Kesteven has been talking to legendary MTB champion and consistent innovator, Tracy Moseley, about powering up the future of not just Enduro but riding in general Bike Perfect · Nov 17, 2023
After culling nearly all of its existing conventional bike range, is Whyte on the road to going all electric? The British bike manufacturer has announced it's 2024 line up which now has just five non-electric bikes in it Bike Perfect · Nov 16, 2023
Whyte reveal the lightweight E-Lyte e-MTB range and brutally axe most of its conventional bikes with an e-bike focus for 2024 British innovators Whyte announces its 2024 line-up and drastically cuts back on the number of conventional bikes it produces, completely dropping gravel Bike Perfect · Nov 16, 2023
Looking for a Black Friday helmet deal? Here are 3 Troy Lee Designs full-face helmets I recommend buying now Leisure Lakes are smashing the Black Friday offers and these superbly rated TLD helmets are carrying up to 50% discounts right now Bike Perfect · Nov 15, 2023
After the shock closure of GCN+ and the GCN App, where does that leave MTB race coverage? Mountain Bike World Cup coverage is currently without a home for the 2024 season as the subscription service GCN+ and its related app are due to close on December 19 Bike Perfect · Nov 15, 2023
Is Honda’s new concept e-MTB as disappointing as it looks or is it the future of bike construction hiding in plain sight? Honda’s original MTB is still iconic after 20 years, but their new concept e-MTB looks very disappointing. Guy Kesteven takes a deep dive into the tech Bike Perfect · Nov 15, 2023
Cotic SolarisMAX long-termer – the build and first ride impressions Bike Perfect’s Senior Tech Writer Graham joins the cult of Cotic with his SolarisMax long-term test bike build Bike Perfect · Nov 14, 2023
Stop winter killing your ride vibe – 7 expert tips that will keep you cycling until spring Guy Kesteven reckons some of the best bike rides are in the worst weather so get ready to go wild this winter with his expert tips for dirty off-road fun Bike Perfect · Nov 14, 2023
Ribble Gravel Ti Pro review – a versatile gravel speedster It looks like a titanium bargain on paper, but how does Ribble’s Gravel Ti perform in the real world? Bike Perfect · Nov 14, 2023
Foul weather riding is already here, so here's my 5 expert tips to stop winter killing your bike! Looking at the winter weather and worried what it’ll do to your bike? We’ve got everything you need to know to keep your ride – and your riding – alive until it’s time to wear shorts again Bike Perfect · Nov 13, 2023
Bike Perfect · Nov 10, 2023 ODI Vans V2.1 grip review – the classic waffle grip reborn The Vans V2.1 is a rework of the much-loved grip using a refreshed design and up-to-date materials and combined with the skate brand's famous waffle pattern.
Bike Perfect · Nov 10, 2023 Outbound Lighting Hangover light review – a great no-hassle, high-quality helmet light Contrary to its name, there's been no feeling of regret taking this out on the trail. Although on paper it is low on lumens, it punches well above its weight with a wide beam and excellent trail clarity
Bike Perfect · Nov 10, 2023 Bespoken Word – Specialized Chisel, the ultimate underdog icon MTB? Our freerange tech editor Guy Kesteven spends too much time testing to get attached to most bikes but he and ‘his’ Specialized Chisel have become firm (if unlikely) best friends over the past few years. Spesh want the frame back now though, so here’s his tearjerking farewell…
Bike Perfect · Nov 10, 2023 Hope Union RC pedal review – are these the best clipless XC and Gravel pedals in the world? Our expert testers have been hammering these UK-made lightweight XC pedals for nearly two years so what’s their conclusion?
Bike Perfect · Nov 10, 2023 Outbound Lighting Trail Evo handlebar light review – simplicity meets performance A light with all the features you need, no unnecessary complications, and a great broad beam that does wonders out on the trail with a potentially near-endless run time
Bike Perfect · Nov 9, 2023 Rapha launches their new Trail Gore-Tex Pants with a seriously hefty price tag With an eye watering cost could Rapha be pricing itself out the market?
Bike Perfect · Nov 8, 2023 Pirelli Cinturato Gravel S Classic review – brown gravel tire for brown trail days What do our expert testers think of Pirelli’s loose and dirty focused gravel tire?
Bike Perfect · Nov 8, 2023 Is the Fizik Ergolace GTX MTB the ultimate waterproof mountain bike shoe? The Ergolace GTX PEdALED x Fizik collaboration is a reimagined version of the recently launched Ergolace GTX MTB "guaranteed" to keep your feet dry
Bike Perfect · Nov 8, 2023 SQLab ONE10 gloves review – innovative fit and flap tech Width fits and a pull out rain mitt cover make SQLab’s all-weather glove super versatile favorite of our expert testers
Bike Perfect · Nov 7, 2023 Specialized’s Turbo Kenevo SL2 gets more power for e-MTB trail raving Specialized’s lightweight Turbo Kenevo SL2 monster truck e-MTB gets more power and torque with less noise. Get our expert take on the new tech
Bike Perfect · Nov 7, 2023 Fasthouse Hooper kneepad review – freeride-inspired gravity knee protection Fasthouse called upon legendary freerider Tyler McCaul to help design the moto brand's first pair of knee pads