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Specialized Power Expert saddle review: Short-nosed MTB and gravel comfort

Its short nose and deep cutaway have proven themselves for aero-positioned comfort, but Specialized also rates the Power Expert for gravel. How does it perform?

Cycling News · Jun 10

Dissent 133 Ultimate Cycling Glove Pack review – this mix & match solution lives up to its name... to a point

Four pairs of inner and outer gloves provide a versatile layering solution, at a price

Bike Perfect · Sep 18, 2024

Gore Wear Endure Gore-Tex Shorts review – super-packable, waterproof ass-savers

They’re a luxury, but until I tried them I didn’t realise how much these lightweight waterproof overshorts would rock my MTB world from fall through spring

Bike Perfect · Sep 13, 2024

Genesis Longitude review – addictively simple, steel MTB

As happy with expeditions as generally messing about off-road, the rigid Longitude is addictively simple

Bike Perfect · Jan 22, 2024

We've tested over 200 pieces of MTB and off-road cycling kit in 2023, here's our pick of the very best

Gears, gloves, e-MTB motors and much more, the Bike Perfect test team nominate their top choices for Gear of the Year

Bike Perfect · Dec 19, 2023

Giro Chrono Base Layer review – winter luxury, at a price

The Chrono is an easy base layer to reach for – warm but not too warm, and superbly soft and stretchy

Bike Perfect · Dec 15, 2023

Decathlon Van Rysel Essential Cycling Base Layer – bargain base-ment option

You really can’t go wrong with this comfortable, functional base at the price of a couple of inner tubes

Bike Perfect · Nov 30, 2023

Brynje Wool Thermo Light T-Shirt review – middle of the road base layer

Mesh but not too mesh, and wool but not too wool – is Brynje’s Wool Thermo Light the best of both worlds or the best of neither?

Bike Perfect · Nov 30, 2023

GripGrab CyclinGaiter review – an effective seal for the top of your riding boots

These neoprene cuffs are a great complement to waterproof boots, socks or overshoes

Bike Perfect · Nov 30, 2023

Gore Wear C5 Gore-Tex Thermo Gloves review – a cold weather stalwart

My go-to winter glove for more than a decade, all is well with the world when you pull on a pair of the C5 Gore-Tex Thermo

Bike Perfect · Nov 29, 2023