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I tested the Pinarello Dogma XC race bike ridden by Olympic and World MTB champion Tom Pidcock and it’s as frighteningly fast as he is

Pinarello have finally released its full-suspension race bike and it’s as aggressive and uncompromising as the athletes it’s solely designed for. Did our ultra-experienced test editor Guy Kesteven get high on the pure speed of the Dogma XC or was he just glad to survive in one piece?

Bike Perfect · Apr 19, 2024

I've been testing MTBs for over 30 years, here's the 5 must-have features I look for on a budget mountain bike

Our expert tester Guy Kesteven reviews mountain bikes of all prices and knows exactly what makes a big difference to your ride now and upgrade potential in the future. Here are his five essential items to look for when buying a budget mountain bike

Bike Perfect · Apr 5, 2024

Specialized S-Works Epic 8 review – is this ultra high-tech, superlight but trail-tough XC race superbike the new Olympic champion in waiting?

With an Olympics to win 2024 is going to be a big year for XC bikes. Specialized has thrown down a serious challenge to the rest of the pack with its ultra-tech, ultra-fast, and freaky fun S-Works Epic 8

Bike Perfect · Mar 12, 2024

Specialized's new spring 2024 MTB clothing just went on sale. I've been testing it and here are my first impressions…

Specialized have been producing excellent clothing for a while and the latest drop for SS24 turns performance up another click. Guy Kesteven has been riding in it for the past couple of months

Bike Perfect · Feb 21, 2024

Bespoken Word – Is the bike industry basically toxic? The damaging effects of new product hype, personal hypocrisy and lessons in sustainable behaviour

Mountain biking certainly isn’t alone in having a dreadful track record of hyping new things and herding people forward with rapidly obsolete ‘must have’ tech. Guy Kesteven reckons we could and should do much better to be a more sustainable sport

Bike Perfect · Feb 16, 2024

Leatt HydraDri 7.0 Clip shoe review – sweet spot control, comfort, performance and protection for wet trail/enduro days

Leatt have added a clipless compatible version of their HydraDri 7.0 Flat shoe and several months of soggy riding rotation has left Guy Kesteven seriously impressed

Bike Perfect · Feb 14, 2024

Whyte E-Lyte 140 Works review – Whyte’s lightest e-MTB is an outstanding further and faster flyer

Whyte’s new E–Lyte 140 Works gives outstanding fast and far performance, but can this Bosch SX powered superbike still play the trails or is it too cross country for comfort?

Bike Perfect · Feb 1, 2024

Endura MT500 Burner Clipless Waterproof boots review – stiff Scottish stormproofing for your feet

Are Endura’s new MT500 waterproof boots the ultimate wet-day win? Our expert testers have been riding them through every foul weather situation possible to find out

Bike Perfect · Dec 12, 2023

Roval Control SL and Control – which of Specialized’s hardcore XC wheels is best for you?

We’ve gone super hard on Roval’s Control SL and Control XC wheels at the highest level, so what do you need to know?

Bike Perfect · Nov 28, 2023

Lezyne RAP II 20 and 25 multi-tool review – why are these my new favorite multitools?

Lezyne does a wide range of multi-tools in all sorts of formats but the bigger models of the new RAP II range are genuine standouts

Bike Perfect · Nov 23, 2023