Colin Levitch
Born and bred in Colorado, and now based in Australia, Colin comes from a ski racing background and started riding as a way to stay fit through the summer months. His father, a former European pro, convinced him to join the Colorado State University collegiate cycling team, and he hasn't stopped since. It's not often he pins on a number nowadays, and you'll likely find him in search of flowy singletrack, gravel roads and hairpin corners. Colin has worked at Bikeradar and is a regular contributor to Australian Mountain Bike and Cyclist magazines.
Rides: BMC Team Machine SLR01, Trek Top Fuel 9, Ibis Ripley
Latest articles by Colin Levitch
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SRAM mountain bike brakes range overview
By Colin Levitch published
Buyer's Guide Bike Perfect's guide to the hierarchy of SRAM mountain bike brakes
![Shimano Deore XT disc brake](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UHBi3QKmvdJVFYTfurCbWa-320-80.jpg)
Shimano mountain bike brakes range overview
By Colin Levitch published
Buyer's Guide Shimano mountain bike brakes are well renowned, but if you're unsure of what makes Zee different from XTR, here's everything you need to know
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Schwalbe tire range overview: details, pricing and specification
By Colin Levitch published
Buyer's Guide Everything you need to know about Schwalbe's current range of mountain bike and gravel tires
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Best BMX bikes: rigid bikes for dirt jumps, pump tracks and race tracks
By Colin Levitch published
Buyer's Guide The best BMX bikes from the race track to the skatepark. Here we break down everything you need to know
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RockShox forks overview: models, details, pricing and specification
By Colin Levitch published
Buyer's Guide Everything you need to know about the latest range of RockShox forks
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Best mountain bike seatposts: our pick of rigid mountain bike seatposts
By Colin Levitch published
Buyer's Guide Bike Perfect's round-up of the best rigid mountain bike seat posts
![A mountain biker with a full-face helmet soaring down a rocky descent on a Trek bike](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mgD9qxJtguDEy5rACubU5M-320-80.jpg)
What are the most common injuries from mountain biking?
By Colin Levitch published
Feature Two-year study of EWS racers lays out the most common injures, and the type of terrain that gets the best of them
![Mountain bike suspension jargon buster](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aaywhA3JbYYTN8Ge2AYZvm-320-80.jpg)
MTB suspension 101 – everything you need to know about your mountain bike suspension dials
By Colin Levitch published
Feature We delve into how all the colorful dials on your fork and shock affect your suspenison
![Best Lightweight Knee Pads for Mountain Biking](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zpP5x26484x3bcjWRDumbJ-320-80.jpg)
Best Light-Duty Knee Pads for Mountain Biking
By Colin Levitch published
Buyer's Guide Protect your legs from inevitable crashes and falls with the best knee pads for mountain biking
![Feedback Sports Pro Elite bike work stand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nZs3Amyt9CPmgEBFvJsEMm-320-80.jpg)
The Best Bike Work Stands
By Colin Levitch published
Buyer's Guide Up your wrenching game with Bikeperfect's roundup of the best mountain bike work stands you can buy this year
![Mash Guard mud fender](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ASVNY8Y6CJG6BaRGVPNWR6-320-80.jpg)
The Best MTB Mudguards
By Colin Levitch published
Buyer's Guide The best mudguards and fenders you can buy is revealed in Bikeperfect's expert round-up
![Muc-Off Pressure Washer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bEHAAjLSHFmk9SnWWRaGJj-320-80.jpg)
Best pressure washers for mountain bikers
By Colin Levitch published
Buyer's Guide A pressure washer makes light work of the muckiest ride when it comes to post-ride cleaning. Here is our roundup of the best pressure washers for MTB you can buy this year
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Best mountain bike shorts: the best MTB shorts we've tested
By Colin Levitch published
Buyer's Guide Comfy, practical and stylish, the best mountain bike shorts should almost go unnoticed, leaving you to focus on your riding
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Best mountain bike jerseys: the top MTB jerseys we've reviewed
By Colin Levitch published
Buyer's Guide The best mountain bike jerseys fit well, have great features and keep you looking and feeling fresh no matter the riding
![Best Heavy-Duty Knee Pads for Mountain Biking](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hHkwjim6r5UFdZrjZaqFNJ-320-80.jpg)
Best Heavy-Duty Knee Pads for Mountain Biking
By Colin Levitch published
Buyer's Guide Protect your legs from inevitable crashes and falls with these Heavy-Duty knee pads for mountain biking
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Crankbrothers launches XC and gravel bike-friendly Highline dropper post and drop-bar remote
By Colin Levitch published
News There's a new 27.2mm dropper in town with 60mm to 125mm of travel plus a new remote lever for drop bar gravel bikes