Stif Squatch Pro Kit review – a fast and rowdy trail hardtail Hard-charging hardtail with radical riding-specific geometry Bike Perfect · Mar 23, 2023
Bespoken Word – all your SRAM Eagle Transmission questions answered After waving it under our noses on pro bikes for over a year, SRAM finally did the big official reveal on their new Eagle Transmission. We've already detailed our initial impressions, but have since seen tons of other questions online so I figured an FAQ might be a useful way… Bike Perfect · Mar 22, 2023
Brain Dead X Rapha Women's Trail Windblock Jersey review – shred trails and look cool doing it A remix of Rapha’s classic Trail Windblock Jersey, bringing designs from a collective of artists at Brain Dead Bike Perfect · Mar 22, 2023
Has the new TRP Tektro MTB groupset got what it takes to be a contender? TRP promises race winning technology with superior craftsmanship in its latest groupset Bike Perfect · Mar 22, 2023
Will e-MTB ABS become more mainstream as Bosch eBike partners with Tektro and TRP? Tektro will be the second brake brand to support the Bosch ABS system anti-lock brake system Bike Perfect · Mar 22, 2023
Rotorua kicks off the Crankworx downhill World Tour in style Big names including the current downhill world champion Loic Bruni join the CWT in New Zealand Bike Perfect · Mar 22, 2023
Mondraker has just made getting to work fun with its ride-it-all Chaser X urban e-MTB The Spanish bike brand says the Chaser range isn’t just a bike, but could be the urban transport that replaces your car Bike Perfect · Mar 21, 2023
Will SRAM's new Eagle Transmission mark the end of the derailleur hanger? SRAM launches three new mountain bike 'transmissions' featuring a new hangerless derailleur, simplified AXS shifter, and some striking cassette and cranks Bike Perfect · Mar 21, 2023
SRAM’s new T-Type XX SL Eagle Transmission is the ultimate MTB groupset, but does it make your bike a dinosaur? SRAM's T-Type groupsets rewrite the rules on how your gears fit to your frame and moved drivetrain performance benchmarks dramatically in the process. It's upgrade extinction for older frames though Bike Perfect · Mar 21, 2023
SRAM's new slimline Stealth brake levers give a cleaner looking cockpit SRAM simplifies its Code and Level brake range and introduces Stealth brake levers Bike Perfect · Mar 21, 2023
Cane Creek's new Electric Wings titanium crankset could be the ultimate e-MTB drivetrain upgrade The new Electric Wings titanium crankset is designed to cope with the rigors of e-MTB but comes with a hefty price tag Bike Perfect · Mar 21, 2023
Leatt Women’s MTB Gravity 4.0 Jersey review – streamlined and ultra-thin with stretch in all the right the places In a simple garment with many beneficial features, what makes this a women’s jersey of choice? Bike Perfect · Mar 20, 2023
Endura GV500 Waterproof Jacket review – a packable gravel-specific waterproof A high-performance, packable jacket from the Scottish master of foul weather MTB wear, Endura. But how does this super-light jacket hold up against the heavy Scottish rain? Bike Perfect · Mar 20, 2023
Peaty’s Link Lube Premium All Weather review – the best chain lube available? Does Peaty’s Products fanciest lube deliver on it’s super clean, super smooth but easy to use promise? Bike Perfect · Mar 20, 2023
Bike Perfect · Mar 17, 2023 Absa Cape Epic 2023 – everything you need to know about the world’s toughest MTB race The Absa Cape Epic kicks off on March 19th, here's all you need to know about this year’s South African mountain bike stage race
Bike Perfect · Mar 17, 2023 Endura GV500 Thermal bib tight review – winter gravel tights with cargo storage Endura answers your winter cargo-carrying cries with their GV500 Thermal cargo bib tights
Bike Perfect · Mar 17, 2023 Leatt Women’s MTB 2.0 Flat Shoe review – understated looks and supportive feel In a market full of choice, is this women’s MTB flat pedal shoe one of the best ones to choose?
Bike Perfect · Mar 17, 2023 MET Estro MIPS helmet review – an all-rounder for gravel and road The Italian manufacturer self-proclaims the Estro as "the helmet with a remarkable price to feature ratio". But how does this mid-range helmet perform on the trails?
Bike Perfect · Mar 16, 2023 Cue '90s MTB flashbacks as bar ends aim to adorn flat handlebars once again First it was the Canyon Grizl Throwback igniting '90s nostalgia this week, now comes the Innerbarends 2.0 bar ends from SQlab
Bike Perfect · Mar 16, 2023 Endura GV500 Long Sleeve Jersey review – gravel-specific jersey that combines wicking and windproofing properties An adventure-ready, gravel-friendly long sleeve jersey from Scotland's Endura. Does it deliver on its promise of high performance, durability, and extra load capacity?
Bike Perfect · Mar 16, 2023 Fustle Causeway Trail Control is the gravel bike that’s ready to hustle Fustle’s lockdown project is designed to unlock every sort of riding by pushing gravel right into the XC MTB space.
Bike Perfect · Mar 16, 2023 New movie Cracked Earth highlights cyclists living with the daily realities of climate change This environmental cycling film premiers on 22 March, then goes on tour with dates through March and into April
Bike Perfect · Mar 16, 2023 Northwave launches the Rebel 3 x Epic Series – the Cape Epic MTB stage race has an official shoe Team Canyon Northwave will wear the new mountain bike shoe at the 2023 ABSA Cape Epic
Bike Perfect · Mar 15, 2023 Bespoken Word – Is cross country the country & western of mountain biking? On the eve of the Absa Cape Epic – the biggest mountain bike stage race in the world – Guy Kesteven wonders if the type two fun of XC racing is the equivalent to every cowboy/cowgirl/cowperson’s favorite musical genre?
Bike Perfect · Feb 3, 2022 Types of bike brakes – understanding the differences between common bike brakes Explaining one of the most important parts of the bicycle, and how to choose between the most popular styles