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
![Turbine R 35 is a more affordable enduro wheelset](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NDEdJ4GiEzRAERGAFuDyZg-320-80.jpg)
Raceface launches new Turbine R 35 enduro wheelset
By Lance Branquinho published
News Raceface has a new Turbine option for enduro riders seeking a wide aluminium wheelset
![XTC SLR uses Giant's road bike aluminium tech](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ao5PQeFYX6mrFzG5CnCE58-320-80.jpg)
Giant launches lightweight XTC SLR and it's an alloy XC racing bargain
By Lance Branquinho published
News Giant's latest XTC upgrade offers a value 29er XC racing hardtail, for riders on a budget
![This Alma is Obrea's lightest mountain bike yet](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QS85nVk8cUstV5L9X6KhyF-320-80.jpg)
Orbea's new Alma hardtail is road-bike-light
By Lance Branquinho published
News The Alma gains a redesign which has dropped a lot of weight from the XC frame
![Spot's 29er enduro bike](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/prpbH3jBpG6772xks2SFMS-320-80.jpg)
Spot Mayhem now available in 150mm configuration
By Lance Branquinho published
News Spot delivers trail and enduro Mayhem with two new carbon 29er dual-suspension frames
![Fezzari Delano Peak 135mm 29er](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/inaFvcT9aurh4D53bHMaLV-320-80.jpg)
Delano Peak is Fezzari's new 135mm trail bike
By Lance Branquinho published
News Fezzari has debuted a new frame shape, for its latest 29er carbon mountain bike offering
![Yeti highlights its hardtail history](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vg8wD56aAkLYnuKx84FFXf-320-80.jpg)
Yeti celebrates its ARC hardtail heritage
By Lance Branquinho published
News Yeti has a new limited edition ARC, finished in a colourway of historical significance to fans of the brand
![BH adds weight, but trims price](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FLg6tVxo9Pbfktd4nreQ4G-320-80.jpg)
BH's Ultimate RC is a cheaper XC racing hardtail
By Lance Branquinho last updated
News BH responds to the demand for advanced competition-grade geometry, at a more reasonable price
![DT Swiss 1501 Spline One enduro ready wheels](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hmQWyvKG73Wypd57WjfD9Y-320-80.jpeg)
DT Swiss launches 1501 Spline One wheels
By Lance Branquinho published
News DT Swiss has updated its 1501 Spline One wheelset with a new design and materials
![Wreckoning become a single-crown DH bike](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3JJZatj9b9Zcy55yzc4eJk-320-80.jpg)
New Evil Wreckoning certified for 190mm forks
By Lance Branquinho published
News Evil's Wreckoning has benefited from a redesign and signification boost in overall capabilities
![Rockshox launches Zeb: Brand new enduro forks](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YVhU3ScMmDJ52oo5cpTPvb-320-80.jpg)
Rockshox launches Zeb: Brand new enduro forks
By Lance Branquinho published
News Up to 190mm of travel and bigger 38mm stanchions give the new Zeb single-crown fork increased technical terrain ability
![Revel Ranger is a new 115mm 29er down country bike](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KSJuaMSgudX4QshDTe6a5M-320-80.jpg)
Revel goes XC with new Ranger
By Lance Branquinho published
News Ranger is the American carbon frame brand Revel's new short-travel 29er down country bike
![Ridefarr ATB can be run single or geared](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AYp2wXqvaqtf2sxRFKs9N4-320-80.jpg)
Ridefarr's ATB is a value steel hardtail
By Lance Branquinho published
News The Ridefarr ATB is aimed at riders seeking a robust steel 29er for touring and light trail use.
![Spur is a killer trail raiding 29er](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KjcPcX6ZKHnZMoUQ3URd8K-320-80.jpg)
Spur branches Transition into down country
By Lance Branquinho published
News Transition has joined the down country trend with its Spur, which combines 120mm of travel with bold geometry
![ODI face mask accessory](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RcfgnsT5VkKmYJUzfz72vg-320-80.jpg)
ODI makes your face mask more comfortable
By Lance Branquinho published
News ODI's latest product is designed to save your ears from strain, by using recycled grips
![SB115 is Yeti's latest trail bike](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J4cGShWZvQZhbuMP9Y9RfB-320-80.jpg)
SB115 is Yeti's new down country 29er
By Lance Branquinho published
News Yeti's SB115 is designed for riders who seek a blend between agility and climbing efficiency
![Orange has a new range of trail bikes](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jFYyGYyk7RLzDUzFoSWeY8-320-80.jpg)
Orange adds two new short-travel Evo bikes to its portfolio
By Lance Branquinho published
News Orange Evo bikes are shorter on travel, but not on ride quality
![Guerrilla Gravity's XC bike](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8UQocNCAYu8sEcuAu3cJJ9-320-80.jpg)
Guerrilla Gravity's exclusive Trail Pistol Race SL
By Lance Branquinho published
News This new exclusive version of the Guerrilla Gravity Trail Pistol, is an aggressive XC rider's dream.
![Red bikes are faster and this Epic is keen to prove that](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ixX8py3H76g5eifGUVZK3f-320-80.jpg)
All-new Specialized Epic embraces down-country geometry
By Lance Branquinho published
News The new Specialized Epic is lighter, stiffer and longer with an even better Brain suspension system, plus the Evo version gets an update too
![Commencal has made the Meta even more capable](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oKQvQN6ZuggdSyJk3GbB2T-320-80.jpg)
Radical new geo for Commencal Meta AM 29
By Lance Branquinho published
News Commencal has made its long-travel 29er even more capable with a frame redesign
![Industry Nine Best mountain bike rear hub](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YAwmeeFXLM7drP7DqGokjU-320-80.jpg)
Best mountain bike rear hubs: converting pedal power into forward motion
By Lance Branquinho published
Buyers Guide Front hubs merely roll along, but rear hubs are an integral part of the drivetrain that directly affect pedalling performance
![Bontrager Line 30 MTB wheels](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VfufnYDhMvkmBGjUEUZqrn-320-80.jpg)
Bontrager unveils two new Line 30 wheelsets
By Lance Branquinho published
News Using OCLV carbon and a new rim profile, Bontrager's Line 30 is stronger, more durable and more compliant
![Vittoria Mazza enduro tyre with self-cleaning tread](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dgoTLgjZBDH9CUG9NMpogR-320-80.jpg)
Vittoria launches new Mazza enduro and trail tyre
By Lance Branquinho published
News The new Vittoria Mazza enduro tyre has a bold tread pattern and features all Vittoria's proven tyre technologies
![Velocio trail bib short](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZVA7LSRsCMBDGXdnmW8U3F-320-80.jpg)
This Velocio Trail Mesh bib liner keeps you cool with baggy shorts
By Lance Branquinho published
News If you need a bib liner for comfort, but prefer wearing baggy shorts, Velocio has a meshed solution