Lance Branquinho
Lance Branquinho is a Namibian-born journalist who graduated to mountain biking after injuries curtailed his trail running. He has a weakness for British steel hardtails, especially those which only run a single gear. As well as Bike Perfect, Lance has written for MBR.com, Off-Road.cc and Cycling News.
Latest articles by Lance Branquinho
Best Black Friday Specialized MIPS Ambush ANGi deals
By Lance Branquinho last updated
Deal The Specialized MIPS Ambush ANGi is a trail riding helmet, with tech that can help you in a crash when you need it most
Best Black Friday Crankbrothers Stamp Speedlace deals
By Lance Branquinho last updated
Deal The Crankbrothers Stamp Speedlace shoe combines the latest fit technology, with a dual-purpose tread design, for riding and walking comfort. We've found the best deals currently available
Best Black Friday Giro Ventana Fastlace deals
By Lance Branquinho published
Deal The Ventana Fastlace is a trail riding mountain bike shoe from Giro, which is great on and off the bike
Best RockShox Reverb AXS deals this Black Friday
By Lance Branquinho published
Deal Like a premium dropper post, but dislike the hassle of cables? The RockShox Reverb AXS wireless dropper is what you need
Best Vittoria Terreno Dry gravel tire deals this Black Friday
By Lance Branquinho published
Deal With its unique fish scale tread pattern, the Vittoria Terreno Dry gravel bike tire is ideal of all riding surfaces and conditions
YT launches new Capra Mk3, available in both 29er and mixed-wheel iterations
By Lance Branquinho last updated
News YT has brought a mullet into its Capra line-up, with a new Launch Edition bike and 2022 Core range
Transition launches new Scout Carbon with geometry overhaul and more travel
By Lance Branquinho last updated
News Transition's Scout gains a raft of improvements for 2020, making it an even more capable enduro bike
Orbea now offers raw carbon frames
By Lance Branquinho last updated
News The Spanish brand now offers unpainted carbon frames
Best short-travel dropper posts: Descend faster with the saddle out the way
By Lance Branquinho published
Buyers Guide XC riders looking for the best short-travel dropper post to enhance their descending capabilities are spoilt for choice
Cape Epic: Laura Stigger's Specialized S-Works Epic
By Lance Branquinho published
Pro Bike What was the specification on the S-Works that helped Laura Stigger to a huge winning margin at this year’s Cape Epic?
Cape Epic: Christoph Sauser's S-Works Epic
By Lance Branquinho published
Pro Bike What does a five-time Cape Epic champion ride at the toughest mountain bike stage race? Meet Christoph Sauser’s S-Works
Cape Epic: Ben Zwiehoff's Specialized S-Works Epic
By Lance Branquinho published
Pro Bike What does a Bora-Hansgrohe WorldTour team member ride at the Cape Epic? We take a closer look at Ben Zwiehoff’s S-Works Epic
Cape Epic: Andreas Seewald's Canyon Lux
By Lance Branquinho published
Pro Bike The world marathon champion had an interesting Canyon Lux at this year’s Cape Epic, we take a closer look
Cape Epic: Urs Huber's Bulls Wild Edge Team
By Lance Branquinho last updated
Pro bike We take a look at an interesting blend of mechanical and wireless components on the Swiss pro rider’s Cape Epic bike
Canfield's Yelli Screamy hardtail is back
By Lance Branquinho published
News One of the original rowdy hardtails, Canfield’s Yelli Screamy, gains contemporary frame standards and better geometry
Canyon Northwave beat the heat at Stage 3 of the Cape Epic
By Lance Branquinho published
News As temperatures edged towards 100°F, Canyon Northwave MTB asserted themselves at Stage 3 of the Cape Epic
Cape Epic: Lachlan Morton's Cannondale Scalpel Hi-Mod Team
By Lance Branquinho published
Pro Bike We take a closer look at Lachlan Morton’s Cannondale Scalpel