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I've been bikepacking for over 15 years, here’s why a youth hostel is a great multi-day ride alternative to wild camping and ideal for beginners

The humble youth hostel has been a staple for travelers for decades, but could it be the perfect way for beginners and those unsure about wild camping to experience bikepacking adventures?

Bike Perfect · Jun 12, 2024

Ridley Kanzo Adventure review – a versatile, fast gravel bike with exceptional off-road handling

With Ridley’s Cyclocross heritage, it's no surprise they can make a fast off-road drop bar bike, but with its wide tires and MTB-inspired geometry, there's more to this bike than you'd think

Bike Perfect · Jun 4, 2024

Muc-Off C3 Dry Ceramic Lube review – long-lasting, mixed condition chain lube

Packed with more features than most, does Muc-Off's dry lube live up to its premium price?

Bike Perfect · May 30, 2024

Motul Frame Clean review – environmentally friendly bike cleaner

The auto giant is well-known for its lubricants, so how does its water-based, eco-friendly cleaner compare?

Bike Perfect · Mar 27, 2024

Argon 18 Dark Matter review – one gravel bike for everything?

Argon 18’s fast, comfortable, sure-footed, and well-equipped Dark Matter is a great all-round gravel workhorse

Bike Perfect · Mar 5, 2024

Elitewheels Drive G45 CS carbon wheels review – stiff, very light, and fast gravel wheels

From a name new to many, but with a high-quality finish, low weight, and high stiffness, these wheels tick many boxes but really excel on smoother terrain

Bike Perfect · Mar 5, 2024

Rigid vs suspension gravel fork – which is faster? Well, the answer is not quite that straightforward

Suspension forks are becoming more common on gravel bikes, but how much difference do they make? We took rigid and suspension forks go to the test track so we could find out more

Bike Perfect · Mar 4, 2024

Muc-Off Stealth Tubeless Puncture Plug review – hidden tire repair kit

The Stealth plug set is well-finished and looks like a great idea, but can be fiddly, and they limit your choice of grips

Bike Perfect · Feb 26, 2024

Reynolds ATRx wheels review – a fast and light option for the smoother end of the gravel spectrum

A fast, reliable setup that suits the more asphalt-biased gravel riders, these wheels work well with narrower tires across a broad range of terrain

Bike Perfect · Feb 21, 2024

Dirtlej Dirtsuit Core Edition review – the ultimate weatherproof outfit?

An all-in-one, heavy-duty, fully waterproof shell that keeps the elements out, but is it versatile enough for regular use?

Bike Perfect · Feb 7, 2024