Is RockShox's new SID fork the Ultimate Race/Trail speed? RockShox all new SID Ultimate pushes XC weight deep into Trail control territory and we love it Bike Perfect · Jul 27, 2023
RockShox's new SID suspension raises the benchmark of cross-country suspension performance RockShox's new SID fork and shock are designed to reset the XC-pectations of race / lightweight trail performance, no sign of Ai versions yet though Bike Perfect · Jul 27, 2023
Norco's new Fluid FS Carbon is 17 percent lighter than the existing alloy version The carbon Fluid FS trail MTB gets a new lighter front triangle with a ride-tuned carbon layup Bike Perfect · Jul 25, 2023
RockShox overhaul the BoXXer DH fork, but existing owners can get most of the new upgrades for way less $$$ The latest BoXXer may look familiar, but the chassis, spring, damper and other details are all totally new Bike Perfect · Jul 20, 2023
Mason Bokeh 3.0 review – original gravel star gets even better Mason’s deliciously detailed, evolved alloy frame might be the perfect agile adventurer Bike Perfect · Jul 19, 2023
Orange launches the Msisle hardtail e-MTB at Eurobike Legendary Yorkshire mountain bike brand drops its all-new electric hardtail Bike Perfect · Jun 22, 2023
Berria Bravo 7 first ride review – a sharp hardtail with a soft touch Berria’s new Bravo soft tail is a shockless vibration absorbing cross-country race bike Bike Perfect · Jun 20, 2023
Is YT's Capra Core 1 the best value enduro bike? Capra’s 170mm travel Core 1 looks a total bargain enduro/park bike, but how does it ride? Guy Kesteven has been sending it hard to see if you should be buying it Bike Perfect · Jun 2, 2023
Trek's best selling budget mountain bike gets three new models added to the range Trek says the Marlin – its most popular mountain bike – is even better with new trail-ready geometry and additional sizing options Bike Perfect · May 19, 2023
Rockrider Adds Two New Performance-Oriented E-Bikes To Its 2023 Collection Decathlon's in-house bike brand Rockrider has debuted two new e-MTBs for 2023, the E-EXPL 700 and E-EXPL 700S. InsideEVs · May 16, 2023
Jamis Dakar review – full-sus MTB with a hardtail price tag How grand can a full-suspension mountain bike be for under a grand? Bike Perfect · May 16, 2023
Canyon boost the Spectral:ON e-MTB with extra travel, a new motor and more The 2023 Spectral:ON line-up gets the benefit of increased fork travel and Shimano's lighter and more powerful EP801 motor Bike Perfect · May 16, 2023
Exclusive first ride impressions of Cervelo's new full send & full-sus ZFS-5 World Cup XCO MTB This weekend’s World Cup race at Nova Mesto sees the first appearance of Cervelo’s new full-suspension race MTB. Guy Kesteven has the inside line on the bike and the project Bike Perfect · May 12, 2023
Wilier Max out their Urta SLR cross-country bike to meet the demands of modern racing The new Wilier Urta Max SLR features more travel, more capable geometry, and a new one-piece carbon Urta Max handlebar Bike Perfect · May 11, 2023
Bike Perfect · May 11, 2023 Jamis Faultline A1 review – great spec but has a key flaw A great-looking bike for the money, but seriously hampered by the laid-back seat position
Bike Perfect · May 10, 2023 Canyon boosts its ON e-MTB range with the all-new Strive, Torque and Grand Canyon models The direct to consumer brand's new e-MTB collection has some unusual features including a moto 'gas tank' inspired water bottle and a hardtail designed for all-purpose riding
Bike Perfect · May 9, 2023 Forbidden updates its radical high-pivot trail bike with the Druid V2 Forbidden new Druid V2 is an evolution of their high-pivot trail hitter
Bike Perfect · May 9, 2023 Forbidden create the ultimate ride anything mountain bike with spellbinding Druid V2 Want short travel, agility and responsiveness or long travel control and confidence? Forbidden’s new Druid is designed to combine both even better than before, but did it put Guy Kesteven under its spell?
Bike Perfect · Apr 25, 2023 GT’s new Sensor Carbon LE is a naturally smooth-riding, top-value shop-bought bike GT’s new Sensor is lighter with updated geometry and suspension at a killer price on paper, but how well does it go on the trail?
Bike Perfect · Apr 25, 2023 GT’s new Sensor range is small on price but big on performance Legendary MTB/BMX brand GT are on the attack again with new backers and a brace of fresh, top value trail bikes in carbon and alloy flavours
Bike Perfect · Apr 20, 2023 Specialized kill off the Epic and replace it with the Epic World Cup that's got a frame a kilo heavier! Specialized has ended production one of the best XC race hardtails ever after 33 years and the frame that replaces it weighs a lot more. Is this ‘Innovate or Die’ at its most progressive or most suicidal?
Bike Perfect · Apr 19, 2023 Bespoken Word – the stuff manufacturers don’t tell you Researching a recent product review got Guy Kesteven thinking about how many bits of vital bike product knowledge are left for riders to either find out through dangerous/disappointing performance or never at all
Bike Perfect · Apr 14, 2023 Merida has gone full rad on its OneSixty 8000 enduro mountain bike and it rides very well indeed Merida’s latest offering takes a blend of downhill MTB, XC and triathlon, and delivers a balanced, easily rideable and flat-out fast, fun enduro bike
Bike Perfect · Apr 11, 2023 Revel updates the XC Ranger with a new SRAM UDH compatible rear end Revel's cross-country mountain bike sees a back-end update to make it stiffer, more serviceable, and future proof
InsideEVs · Mar 30, 2023 Italian Bicycle Specialist Olympia Presents The Hammer Enduro E-MTB Italian company Olympia has debuted the Hammer, its newest enduro electric mountain bike flaunting a monocoque frame and powerful Oli mid-drive motor.