Cervelo ZFS-5 frame review – rad MTB racer from speed hungry roadies Is Cervelo’s ZFS-5 a 'best of everything' cross-country champion? Bike Perfect · Aug 2, 2023
"We didn’t want to make a road bike mountain bike.” Cervelo officially launch their ZFS-5 full-suspension, full-speed MTB Cervelo’s ZFS-5 race bike has been on the scene under Team Jumbo Visma pro racers all season, but it officially launches to the public today Bike Perfect · Aug 1, 2023
Has Merida kept the XC hardtail fire burning with an updated Big Nine and all-new Big Nine TR? Merida's new models feature progressive geometry, carbon or aluminum frames, and their Agilometer Sizing System Bike Perfect · Jul 28, 2023
RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate 2024 gets a slap happy evolution RockShox’s tiny ultralight shock has been retuned for bigger hits and gets a new ‘Pedal’ mode too, but what about plushness and price? Bike Perfect · Jul 27, 2023
Industry Nine drops new Premium Carbon mountain bike wheelsets and the brand's first ever e-MTB-specific model The range features the brands front and rear-specific Duo rim design and all new strength and ride quality improvements Bike Perfect · Jul 26, 2023
Five key things I learned from my first-ever enduro MTB race Multi-disciplinary bike racer, Amy Perryman, took on a round of the British Southern Enduro series Bike Perfect · Jul 26, 2023
ODI Dread Lock grip review – retro vibes with a modern twist The Dread Lock is a comfy high-end grip with plenty of padding that works well, especially without gloves, for long-distance trail cruising Bike Perfect · Jul 26, 2023
SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth 4-Piston brake review – XC weight, trail power? Does matching SRAM’s new Stealth XC lever with the proven G2 trail brake deliver best of both worlds performance? Bike Perfect · Jul 13, 2023
Is Hunt's new Proven Carbon Race XC the ultimate lightweight race-tuned MTB wheelset? Hunt's new wheel has a 2-degree engagement hub system for a virtually instant bite and weighs just 1,254g Bike Perfect · Jul 12, 2023
Bespoken Word – pinning the tail on the donkey Guy Kesteven has recently been having interesting, revealing, and perception-challenging chats with suspension specialists and bike designers. So what goes into creating the ride they want? And can perceptions of where performance comes from sometimes be completely wrong? Bike Perfect · Jul 10, 2023
Hutchinson Kraken Racing Lab 66 tire review – not what it looks like The fastest downcountry option from the French brand is still seriously tough and controlled Bike Perfect · Jul 7, 2023
Is the latest version of the Hunt XC Wide the ultimate bombproof alloy XC wheel? Weighing it at just 1,693 grams, Hunt debuted its redesigned V3 of its highly rated XC MTB wheel at Eurobike Bike Perfect · Jun 28, 2023
Ridden to success by Tom Pidcock, could Suntour’s TACT suspension be the ultimate setup for XC racing? Olympic Gold level electronic suspension from Suntour on show at Eurobike 2023 Bike Perfect · Jun 22, 2023
Hutchinson launches its second downcountry tire, the Wyrm The aggressive 29-inch Wyrm tire is said to bridge the gap between XC and enduro Bike Perfect · Jun 21, 2023
Bike Perfect · Jun 8, 2023 Ohlins enters XC racing with a new 34mm RXC34 m.1 fork and two TXCAir shocks The new suspension has been tailored specifically for progressive cross-country racing and features a new damping system
Bike Perfect · May 23, 2023 Manitou's new Mattoc MTB fork offers adjustable travel from 110mm to 150mm and comes in three different builds Manitou claims their cross-discipline fork is 'the people's fork', excelling in everything from XC racing to light enduro
Bike Perfect · May 23, 2023 Pivot Mach 4 SL Team Eagle XX first ride review – the new benchmark for XC/Marathon racers? A completely revised frame provides travel adjustment, significant weight reduction and a confidence boosting ride quality
Bike Perfect · May 14, 2023 Puck Pieterse and Tom Pidcock secure thrilling Cross-Country MTB World Cup victories in Nové Město Pidcock makes it a perfect five wins at XCO MTB racing as Pieterse denies Ferrand-Prevot and the clean sweep for the Ineos Grenadiers team
Bike Perfect · May 12, 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 11, 2023 Pinarello unveil Tom Pidcock's brand new Dogma XC race bike After being ridden under wraps by Pidcock & Ferrand-Prévot, Pinarello's new full-suspension MTB will be raced at the opening round of the UCI Cross-Country World Cup in Nové Město
Bike Perfect · Apr 28, 2023 POC Pro Thermal Jacket review – packable windproof protection A combination of innovative yarn technology and lightweight construction aims to keep you warm without overheating
Bike Perfect · Apr 25, 2023 Five Ten Kestrel Pro XC Clipless Boa MTB shoe review – Five Ten's first downcountry option Five Ten’s Kestrel Boa shoes combine speed and traction for fast trail, XC, and gravel riders but details let them down
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 18, 2023 Fox adds two new Float shocks promising more race and trail control with less weight Fox Shox adding a new superlight Float SL XC shock and a new lightweight but enduro damped Float DPS trail option to their rear shock line up for '2024'
Bike Perfect · Apr 17, 2023 New Maxxis Severe MTB tire is a rainy race day XC ripper New Maxxis tire is designed for severe conditions racing but it’s also a super rapid all weather all rounder