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
![Mathieu van der Poel Olympic Manga Canyon Lux](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VaMWsZVt6kvrP2tX9eeQEN-320-80.jpg)
Tokyo Olympics: Mathieu van der Poel's Manga-inspired Canyon Lux
By Lance Branquinho last updated
Pro Bike He might have crashed out, but MVDP had one of the best-looking bikes at the Tokyo Olympic XCO mountain bike race
![Specialized S-Works Epic in a blue, red and purple 'speed of light' colorway](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hziAKEeWGEcPgYoq7x7cjE-320-80.jpg)
Specialized unveils S-Works Epic in new Olympics-inspired colorway
By Lance Branquinho published
'Speed of Light' is Specialized’s Tokyo-inspired colorway for its premium frames and products
![New Norco e-MTBs](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zGMWSftyned2Nc8kzLM9Wm-320-80.jpg)
Norco launches three e-MTBs for trail and enduro riding
By Lance Branquinho published
News Norco reveals new trail, all-mountain and enduro e-MTBs with some huge battery capacity options
![Scott Scale lightweight](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qgX7HgypdpuTAA9GVAQmHg-320-80.jpg)
Dangerholm's Scott Scale Gravel: the mountain biker's gravel bike
By Lance Branquinho last updated
Bike Check Think your gravel bike is light? Check out this amazing new build, from Dangerholm
![Nukeproof Megawatt e-MTB](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BXEYwamciXTkPdbS7fAvA5-320-80.jpg)
Nukeproof enters the e-MTB market with the Megawatt: a mullet with 170mm of travel
By Lance Branquinho published
News Megawatt e-bike takes the Nukeproof Mega platform into the enduro battery-bike segment, with Shimano tech
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Blubrake's smaller G2 ABS system re-ignites the off-road braking debate
By Lance Branquinho published
News Could the smaller and lighter G2 ABS system finally bring about the introduction of front-wheel pulse braking to off-road bikes?
![Pole Voima e-MTB enduro bike](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eZoqEvJYZB5tBhx7Q7wCrP-320-80.jpg)
Pole's Voima e-MTB has a 725Wh battery and 190mm of travel
By Lance Branquinho published
News Voima shows the Finnish way of building an e-MTB as Pole reveals 190mm e-enduro machine
![Lachlan Morton's Alt Tour](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vAWpH25mkEbmxE3crCuWab-320-80.jpg)
Lachlan Morton wants to beat the peloton by taking the long way to Paris, unsupported
By Lance Branquinho, Aaron Borrill published
News Lachlan Morton’s solo 5,510km Alt Tour will see him attempt to complete the 2021 Tour de France route, complete with transfer distances, ahead of his Grand Tour compatriots
![Ripmo 2021 88](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Kcxk2gHefiLea8HpJ4VAeT-320-80.jpg)
Ibis celebrates its 40th birthday with retro-inspired Ripmo
By Lance Branquinho published
News If you were riding mountain bikes back in 1988, you’ll recognize this new Ibis Ripmo EWS team bike finish
![Cannondale Jekyll Enduro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CeqDsAFX7PbmJND4BZ5MwT-320-80.jpg)
Cannondale releases updated Jekyll 29er with high-pivot design
By Lance Branquinho published
News Cannondale turns ugly duckling to swan, with a stunning new Jekyll enduro frame, featuring new trick suspension
![Sena's M1 is a two-way comms helmet](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GYp3VZM5Q3tGh3LLVneeCP-320-80.jpg)
Sena's M1 is a two-way comms helmet
By Lance Branquinho published
News The Sena M1 helmet keeps you in touch, even when phone signal no longer works
![Formula forks](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3spzjNRLWocPRHMy7tKDV9-320-80.jpg)
Formula announces new, lightweight dual-crown enduro fork
By Lance Branquinho published
News The Italian mountain bike brake and suspension specialist, Formula, has a new take on the 180mm fork
![Bulls](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/84snsN6n3wJqpyUdmsSvnj-320-80.jpg)
E-bike innovations: e-MTB's contributions to cycling tech
By Lance Branquinho published
From ABS to drivetrains – a complete guide to the latest e-bike innovations
![Mondraker e-bike live](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aYb4mFMmc2k2L35oVBDyhM-320-80.jpg)
e-MTB tech: what to expect in the future
By Lance Branquinho published
We evaluate the trends and predict what the next big thing will be for your e-MTB
![e-bike live maintenance cost 2021](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nUuyq7u4MW54GrRpeiLFRo-320-80.jpg)
How much does an e-bike cost to maintain longer-term?
By Lance Branquinho published
E-bikes are much heavier than conventional mountain bikes. How does that influence the ownership cost?
![Scott Spark RC](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nEA3DmVsLjmr55bdxQqmgA-320-80.jpg)
Pro bike: Nino Schurter's all-new Scott Spark
By Lance Branquinho last updated
Pro Bike The Swiss mountain bike legend has a new Spark RC factory build. We take you through the details
![951](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UhwKRhREvm5FQQZGGLneLo-320-80.jpg)
Intense reveals new and affordable 951 bikes
By Lance Branquinho published
News The 951 name moves beyond DH racing, with two new Intense bike derivatives
![Nicolai / Gates Drive](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2JfbDUnwuySSvQFGniNMKM-320-80.jpg)
Do electric mountain bikes have gears?
By Lance Branquinho published
We help you understand why e-bikes have gears, instead of a gearbox
![Beast Components handlebars](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kNSWxRA7TsFHZcTLfyaWg5-320-80.jpg)
Beast Components unveils stronger, more durable carbon handlebar
By Lance Branquinho published
News Concerned about clamping forces potentially weakening your composite handlebars? Beast Components has a solution