BMC releases its first gravel e-bike along with adventure-ready updates to the rest of the URS range BMC's updated URS lineup features new MTT suspension, UDH, internal storage, and a TQ motor Bike Perfect · Aug 15, 2024
The Genesis Croix de Fer gets the biggest update of its life – but it's still not huge. Are 2024’s tweaks messing with success, or an upgrade worth having? I rode it and found out Genesis’ adventure and gravel stalwart gets a host of modernizing detail changes Bike Perfect · Aug 15, 2024
Madison Freewheel Men's Trousers review – keenly priced trail pants with all-around riding potential With all-round riding intentions, from commuting to trail riding, can the budget Madison Freewheel Trousers really perform on the trails? Bike Perfect · Aug 14, 2024
Granite Rocknroll TQ Torque Ratchet Tool Kit review – slimline, trailside torque wrench multi-tool Granite’s Rocknroll TQ Torque kit is a ratchet multi-tool with a built-in torque wrench, but does it offer accurate adjustments on the go? Bike Perfect · Aug 13, 2024
From trail centers to racing, UK mountain biking is in a real crisis right now. Should you care and what can you do about it? Guy Kesteven looks at the now-and-next of mountain biking and thinks about what we can do to create the future we want. You might find his conclusion hard to swallow though…. Bike Perfect · Aug 13, 2024
Shimano XTR SPD pedal vs its M520 bargain sibling – just how close are they and does the 2024 Olympic winning model justify the huge price difference? Can a pedal three times cheaper hold its own against the Olympic and World Championship XC winning model Bike Perfect · Aug 12, 2024
Will Schwalbe's new radial technology revolutionize tires forever? Schwalbe's new radial carcass is said to significantly increase performance by boasting grip, damping, and comfort Bike Perfect · Aug 9, 2024
The Ford Bronco and Mustang e-bikes weigh in at over 30kg and have a strange-looking moto-inspired saddle – so has Ford got these two e-MTBs badly wrong? Ford joins the ever-growing list of car manufacturers making e-bikes but with some questionable looks should car brands just focus on cars? Bike Perfect · Aug 9, 2024
Crankbrothers Stamp 1 Gen 2 flat pedal review – a plastic fantastic composite pedal Does the second generation of Crankbrothers Stamp 1 composite pedals compete with alloy alternatives? Bike Perfect · Aug 8, 2024
Spiralling costs, COVID-19 and bike industry woes cited as leading UK mountain bike festival announces closure Event organisers say Scotland's TweedLove will quit while its events are still strong but had faced many difficult financial years Bike Perfect · Aug 7, 2024
Hutchinson Python 3 Racing Lab tire review – more versatile than the name suggests Don’t be fooled by the race-oriented center block pattern, the Python 3 is a surprisingly capable and tough XC tire Bike Perfect · Aug 7, 2024
Attaquer All Day 2.0 jersey review – maximum comfort without sacrificing performance or style The anatomically optimized All Day 2.0 jersey combines a stylish aesthetic with sun-up to sun-down riding performance Bike Perfect · Aug 6, 2024
BikePark Wales unveils ambitious development plans with miles of new MTB trails and an extended 33-year lease On-site accommodation and a rewilding plan will see BPW take a massive leap forward as the UK's leading MTB centre Bike Perfect · Aug 5, 2024
Fizik Terra Powerstrap X4 review – a super comfortable gravel shoe with a classic Velcro closure system The Terra Powerstrap X4 is Fizik’s budget gravel shoe offering, with a paired back design, claiming great comfort and reliability. I’ve been putting the miles in to test the claim. Bike Perfect · Aug 5, 2024
Bike Perfect · Aug 2, 2024 In a bitter blow to the UK MTB scene, Natural Resources Wales announces the planned closure of its three visitor centers including Coed y Brenin – the UK's first purpose-built MTB venue NRW looks to plug a £13 million budget gap with closures which also threatens over 200 staff with potential redundancy
Bike Perfect · Aug 2, 2024 YT Jeffsy Core 4 review – MK3 version of the excellent all-mountain bike Rich Owen was a big fan of the previous Jeffsy, so what does he think of the latest Core 4 version after months of using it as his daily driver?
Bike Perfect · Aug 2, 2024 SRAM updates its latest RED XPLR AXS groupset to T-Type, but are gravel riders ready to ditch their derailleur hangers? SRAM's new top-of-the-range gravel groupset features 13 speeds with a direct-mount T-Type derailleur, plus new gravel-specific wheels and handlebar from Zipp
Bike Perfect · Aug 2, 2024 Do your MTB skills feel spot-on in theory but don't always translate to the trails? Here’s how to fix things... Chances are you might not have quite the skills we think you do… or know which to use when
Bike Perfect · Aug 1, 2024 Attaquer All Day Cargo bib short review – when style meets comfort Are Attaquer’s All Day Cargo shorts fashion over function or are they comfortable enough to ride from sunrise to sunset in style?
Bike Perfect · Jul 31, 2024 P1 Singularis M30 XC race wheels review – the rim of choice for both Gold medal-winning XCO riders at the Paris Olympics With multiple World Cup wins and now a clean sweep at the Olympic Games XCO races, the Singularis M30 wheels have plenty of pedigree, but how does that translate on the trail for us mere mortals?
Bike Perfect · Jul 31, 2024 String spokes and hairspray – Tom Pidcock's Olympic mechanic reveals the secrets behind the gold medal-winning XC bike Tom Pidcock became only the second rider in the history of the Olympic games to win back-to-back XCO mountain bike titles. Pidcock matched Julien Absalon's unique double that the French rider had achieved back in 2004 and 2008. Pidcock had to work hard to defend his title, overcoming an early…
Bike Perfect · Jul 30, 2024 The Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS is one of the best gravel bikes I have ever tested but I would never buy one Canyon’s Grail is an optimized gravel racing machine, but is it the pinnacle of gravel tech or death by integration?
Bike Perfect · Jul 30, 2024 Shimano launches an ambitious fund pledging $10 million for worldwide MTB trail building projects The Trail Born Fund will look to expand Shimano's mountain biking legacy and commitment to the sport
Bike Perfect · Jul 29, 2024 “He left a gap and I had to take it. That's racing, it’s the Olympics, you’ve got to go all in” In a race packed with controversy, Tom Pidcock becomes only the second rider in Olympic history to win back-to-back XCO MTB titles The tenacious British rider storms back after an early puncture to win his second gold medal in dramatic fashion
Bike Perfect · Jul 29, 2024 Inspired by the Olympic XCO mountain bike racing in Paris? Here are the best budget-friendly XC bikes and kit that will give you top performance for less Fancy becoming the next Tom Pidock or Pauline Ferrand-Prévot? Then here's the best budget XC MTB kit that will give you what you need at a fraction of the price of the pro gear