Why do I think the new RockShox Pike Ultimate RC2 is potentially the best midweight trail MTB fork ever? What have RockShox done to solve the issues with their last generation of forks and does it work? Bike Perfect · Jun 13, 2024
The finest bike for fast, technical gravel? We test the Giant Revolt X Pro Its front suspension will enrage the haters, but no matter. The Giant Revolt X Pro is a legit ride when the gravel turns fast, furious – and fun! Cycling Weekly · May 29, 2024
Eddy Merckx Strasbourg Carbon Review: Merckx bikes are back with a range of custom options Does the Strasbourg Carbon offer the performance to match it's slightly high price tag Cycling News · May 20, 2024
New YT Industries' Tues adds a flip-chip to seamlessly switch between 29in and 27.5in rear wheels The fourth generation of YT Industries Tues features a new 'Flip Link' and updated geometry Bike Perfect · May 2, 2024
Manitou Mezzer Pro MTB fork review – smooth, lightweight and excellent tuning options A highly-tuneable, 37mm legged enduro fork with class-leading weight and performance that’s a match for the very best MTB forks available Bike Perfect · Apr 25, 2024
Saracen's new Myst is a bargain downhill bike ready to hit the uplifts this summer Not only does the Myst have an affordable price tag, but Saracen says 10 years of race development means it's the fastest downhill bike it has ever made Bike Perfect · Apr 24, 2024
New Merida eOne-Forty And eOne-Sixty E-MTBs Are Here To Shake Up The Trails Merida tackles both sides of the spectrum with the new eOne-Forty and eOne-Sixty e-MTBs for both hardcore enduro riding and everyday commuting. RideApart · Apr 20, 2024
Tom Pidcock's XC race bike tested, super light tires, a host of new budget suspension, Kona's gravel bike that's almost an MTB, plus much more in the week's off-road cycling top stories All this week's must-read, off-road bike and gear stories dropped into a single, easy to digest article Bike Perfect · Apr 19, 2024
Marzocchi's affordable Z1 and Z2 MTB forks get a new RAIL damper and a hefty price cut The new Marzocchi Z1 and Z2 forks feature a new GRIP-inspired Rail damper, coil or air options, new architecture, and lower prices Bike Perfect · Apr 18, 2024
I’ve tested thousands of mountain bikes and Calibre’s Line T3 275 is the best £1,000 MTB you can buy today Is Calibre’s Line T3 27.5 mountain bike really the incredible ‘best £1,000 bike’ deal it seems? Guy Kesteven has been finding out if it rides as well as it reads on paper Bike Perfect · Apr 18, 2024
The Kona Ouroboros gravel bike may look like an old-school MTB with drop bars but it's way more than just a retro throwback Kona's latest three-model gravel platform features an all-new carbon frame, top-end spec and a "design built around mountain bike components" Bike Perfect · Apr 17, 2024
Salsa Cycles releases new alloy all-mountain and enduro e-MTBs aimed at backcountry adventures The alloy e-MTBs come with either Fazua or Bosch drive systems and have a neat suspension trick Bike Perfect · Apr 17, 2024
Want a RockShox Lyrik but are put off by the high price? The new Psylo trail MTB fork gives similar performance but only costs half as much The Psylo is RockShox's new budget version of the Lyrik and comes with its all-new Isolator RC damper. There's an updated version of the Domain too Bike Perfect · Apr 17, 2024
Launching its new Invert model, Cane Creek bizarrely claim to have invented the "world's first gravel fork" eight years after everyone else The US brand's new inverted fork is lightweight, comes with two travel options and some very cool tech Bike Perfect · Apr 16, 2024
Bike Perfect · Apr 9, 2024 The Forbidden Dreadnought is back rowdier than ever and V2 gets 160mm of high-pivot next-gen suspension The Canadian brand promises the Dreadnought V2 will have the same versatile enduro MTB performance as its predecessor but also has the coolest colorway names we've ever seen
Bike Perfect · Apr 9, 2024 Norco gives its updated Range VLT and Sight VLT e-MTBs an all-new high-pivot suspension system The Canadian brand also switches from the Shimano EP8 motor to Bosch Performance Line CX
Bike Perfect · Mar 20, 2024 Norco enters the lightweight e-MTB arena with its trail-focused Fluid VLT It's not the lightest lightweight electric MTB, but the Canadian brand's Fluid VLT still has plenty of appeal
Bike Perfect · Mar 12, 2024 Specialized's Epic 8 XC MTB embraces algorithm-controlled suspension and ditches the Brain Specialized claims the new Epic 8 is the "fastest XC race bike in the world", while the Epic 8 Evo gets a rowdy downcountry overhaul
Bike Perfect · Mar 12, 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 Are algorithms going to revolutionize MTB suspension? RockShox releases new Flight Attendant with Adaptive Ride Dynamics RockShox's new Flight Attendant gathers data as you ride, learns from it, and automatically responds in real time
Bike Perfect · Mar 12, 2024 RockShox SID Flight Attendant review – the smartest and fastest XC MTB suspension ever? RockShox's latest 'Ride Adaptive' Flight Attendant has already won several XCO and XCC World Cups, but what’s it actually like to ride and do you really need it? Guy Kesteven has his expert opinion dialed in already
Bike Perfect · Mar 8, 2024 Good news for RockShox owners – the new RRP ProGuard Bolt On V2 front fender is compatible with Zeb, Lyrik, Pike and Domain MTB forks RRP adds more compatibility for RockShox owners and a host of other improvements to its updated, direct-mount, front mudguard
Bike Perfect · Mar 5, 2024 Canyon releases the brand new Grizl:ON e-gravel bike in adventure, lightweight, and urban utility guises Canyon's new Grizl:ON is a versatile drop bar e-bike powered by bosch Performance SX motor
Cycling Weekly · Mar 5, 2024 Canyon's newest gravel e-bike is a 'Swiss Army Knife on wheels' The Grizl:On features suspension forks, slack geometry and built-in lights to increase functionality
Cycling News · Mar 5, 2024 Canyon launches Grizl:ON electric gravel bike Canyon says the Grizl:ON is a Swiss Army knife on wheels and takes inspiration from mountain bike geometry