The new Spectral:ONfly is Canyon's lightest e-MTB ever The Spectral:ONfly comes equipped with TQ’s HPR50 drive system and Canyon's K.I.S steering stabilizing system Bike Perfect · Sep 12, 2024
Endura Women’s SingleTrack Lite shorts review – superb baggies for warmer days Lightweight, comfortable and well-featured, Endura’s SingleTrack Lite shorts are spot on for warm weather riding and come in both men and women’s versions Bike Perfect · Sep 11, 2024
After three days of wild riding and partying, the EX Enduro proves why it's the UK's number one 'must ride' MTB race weekender While heavy weather meant some tricky riding conditions, it didn't dampen the good vibes emanating from Exmoor Bike Perfect · Sep 10, 2024
POC Ventral Air MIPS helmet review – MIPS performance and POC comfort with uninterrupted airflow POC takes its innovative MIPS Integra-equipped Ventral helmet and adds more vents to keep you cooler when riding Bike Perfect · Sep 9, 2024
Husqvarna Mountain Cross 5 e-MTB review – can the Swedish moto specialists compete with tried and tested bike brands? Moto heritage doesn't always translate to trail performance, but is Husqvarna's MC5 a bike that traditional brands should be worried about? Bike Perfect · Sep 9, 2024
The WTB Macro XC tire – will this race-ready rubber go straight to the front of the pack? I tested them to find out WTB haven’t had new rubber in the XC game for a long time, so how does the new Macro measure up to the other podium contenders in the speed, grip and survival stakes? Bike Perfect · Sep 6, 2024
GoPro launches its new Hero13 Black – here are the new features that every MTB rider will love It could well be the best MTB action camera to date with plenty of interesting additions but it's not a radical change from the Hero12 and it comes at a cost Bike Perfect · Sep 6, 2024
Fulcrum expands into trail riding with its new Metal Carbon and ALX wheelsets Fulcrum's new Metal series wheels are trail tough and compatible with lightweight e-MTBs, but only one is actually made from metal Bike Perfect · Sep 4, 2024
Shimano RX801 gravel shoe review – a gravel racing specialist Shimano’s flagship RX810 gravel shoe blends enhanced fit with a rigid carbon sole and lightweight construction resulting in unrivaled gravel racing performance. There's just one problem though Bike Perfect · Sep 4, 2024
Could Pace’s radical RC429 really be the one bike that does it all? The brand claims it's a trail, XC, adventure and gravel bike all-in-one, I put it to the test and the results really surprised me Pace reckons its latest steel RC429 hardtail works as a proper progressive trail slayer AND a fully loaded, kitchen sink spec drop bar adventurer. Surely there have to be some compromises? Bike Perfect · Sep 4, 2024
FSA Pro Wing AGX loop gravel handlebar review – an aero gravel-specific drop handlebar, but it's not all about wind-defying speed FSA has included an extra loop on its latest gravel handlebar, but does that add comfort or just get in the way on the trail? Bike Perfect · Sep 2, 2024
Lezyne Macro GPS computer review – easy to use and solidly built The Macro GPS computer by Lezyne is one of the best mountain bike computers around for those on a budget but not without its shortcomings Bike Perfect · Sep 2, 2024
e*thirteen Helix Race crankset and Helix Race chainring review – beautiful CNC sculpted alloy crankset e*thirteen’s Helix Race is a premium alloy crankset, but do these CNC-crafted arms offer enough performance to justify the upgrade? Bike Perfect · Aug 31, 2024
Trek's best-selling hardtail MTB gets new carbon models, plus technology that makes it lighter and improves bump absorption Trek says the Procaliber Gen 3 is even better with a bump in travel, geometry changes, and three models – but only one in the US Bike Perfect · Aug 30, 2024
Bike Perfect · Aug 29, 2024 Voodoo looks to be working some serious money magic with their latest Canzo and Canzo Pro full-suspension bikes Voodoo’s all-new 140mm travel Canzo 29er frame has totally up-to-date aggro geometry, loaded with Maxxis tires, RockShox suspension, and Shimano stop-and-go with complete bike prices starting at just £1400
Bike Perfect · Aug 29, 2024 Trek’s latest alloy Top Fuel is an awesome short-travel charger – I made some simple changes during testing and made it even better Trek’s Top Fuel has been shifting from a superlight XC racer to one of the best, hard-riding short-travel trail bikes available. The latest version drops frame mass, improves geometry and opens up more hard hitting performance potential too, making it more versatile and upgradeable than ever. Given the high price…
Bike Perfect · Aug 28, 2024 Restrap Race Hydration Vest review – stable on-body storage for ultra-endurance refueling Designed specifically for on-bike fueling, Restrap’s Race Hydration Vest moves ultra-endurance bikepacking storage from bike to body
Bike Perfect · Aug 22, 2024 Red Bull Rampage 2024 line-up announced – the four-time Rampage champion Brandon Semenuk returns Rampage has a stacked roster of MTB freeride legends and they're joined by eight female riders competing for the first time
Bike Perfect · Aug 22, 2024 I've ridden SRAM's RED XPLR AXS groupset for hundreds of kilometers. Here's why I think it's the future of gravel gearing (and hopefully XC MTB too) The numbers and features of SRAM’s new RED XPLR AXS gravel group look next level, but how do they add up in terms of practical performance on the trail?
Bike Perfect · Aug 22, 2024 Wheeltop EDS-OX YQ electronic MTB groupset first look – a viable alternative to SRAM? I take a close look at Wheeltop’s EDS-OX YQ electronic MTB groupset to see how this Chinese electronic alternative to SRAM compares to the status quo
Bike Perfect · Aug 20, 2024 Fox releases its first electronic dropper post, claiming the Transfer Neo to be the fastest-actuating wireless dropper ever The Fox Transfer Neo is fully wireless and features pressure adjustment, extra clearance, and claims to have almost instantaneous actuation
Bike Perfect · Aug 20, 2024 Kona revives its e-MTB range with the new Remote 160 DL and Remote X Kona launches its first new e-MTB in four years adding two totally redesigned long-travel e-enduro bikes to its range
Bike Perfect · Aug 20, 2024 I tested Santa Cruz’s new Bronson XO AXS RSV to find out if it's still a party animal or a serious gravity machine? Santa Cruz’s mid-travel MX bike is now smoother, slacker, and more confident at speed and in the steeps, but has it lost its signature rider-reactive agility?
Bike Perfect · Aug 19, 2024 Pivot Switchblade Pro AXS – evolution over revolution for this high-rolling trail slayer Have Pivot's recent updates to its popular Switchblade trail bike done enough to warrant its superbike pricing?
Bike Perfect · Aug 16, 2024 Canyon says its CFR helmets will make you a faster rider – but its new design also breaks an unwritten rule in cycling helmets The Disruptr CFR and Stingr CFR promise improved aerodynamics and feature HighBar’s rotary-dial operated chin strap