Latest articles by Neal Hunt
Best budget MTB wheels 2024 – performance boosting bargain upgrades
Buyer's Guide These bargain MTB wheelsets will make your bike faster and more responsive – whatever your style of riding
Rigid vs suspension gravel fork – which is faster? Well, the answer is not quite that straightforward
Feature Suspension forks are becoming more common on gravel bikes, but how much difference do they make? We took rigid and suspension forks go to the test track so we could find out more
The new PUSH Industries Nine.One is one of the most stunning MTB suspension forks ever created
News Hand built in Colorado, the first fork from renowned suspension brand comes with trick, tunable, reliable tech built in, but it comes at a cost
Muc-Off Stealth Tubeless Puncture Plug review – hidden tire repair kit
Review The Stealth plug set is well-finished and looks like a great idea, but can be fiddly, and they limit your choice of grips
Bright Racing Shocks release the F929 Next-3RC – a stunning and unique enduro fork with an equally stunning price tag
News Bright Racing Shocks' latest fork aims to bring its unique tech to a wider audience with its latest long-travel upside-down fork
Reynolds ATRx wheels review – a fast and light option for the smoother end of the gravel spectrum
Review A fast, reliable setup that suits the more asphalt-biased gravel riders, these wheels work well with narrower tires across a broad range of terrain
Best mountain bike wheels 2024 – the lightest cross-country options to the strongest downhill MTB wheels
Buyer's Guide Upgrading to the best mountain bike wheels is one of the most significant modifications you can make to your bike, resulting in better overall control and more speed on the trail
Dirtlej Dirtsuit Core Edition review – the ultimate weatherproof outfit?
Review An all-in-one, heavy-duty, fully waterproof shell that keeps the elements out, but is it versatile enough for regular use?
Schwalbe Tacky Chan Super Trail tire review – versatile, grippy and fast
Review The downhill version has already seen success at World Cup level, and the lighter, more supple-cased trail option gives the best of both worlds with predictable high levels of grip in a fast-rolling package
Ciovita Apex Contego Jacket 2.0 review – a versatile padded jacket
Review A versatile, close-fitting thermal jacket that regulates your core temperature well when it's not too cold, and doubles up as a warm mid-layer when paired with an outer shell
Motul Chain Lube Wet review – eco, efficient, and economical wet lube from the Moto experts
Review Motul is a familiar name at the top end of the motorsports world, and its latest Chain Lube Wet puts all of that experience to good use in an effective but still eco-friendly product
Schwalbe G-One Bite tire review – is this the best Goldilocks gravel tire out there?
Review Not too light, not too heavy, grippy but not too grippy. The G-one bite is the best all-around gravel tire I've used, being just about right in most situations
Planning on riding the Rapha Festive 500? Boost your winter MTB fitness with these Fit4racing Festive 500 tips
Opinion The Festive 500 might be largely road-based, but that doesn't mean you can't use it to get your 2024 MTB season off to a flying start with these pointers from Fit4racing
Schwalbe G-One Ultrabite gravel tire review – can you have too much grip on a gravel bike?
Review The most aggressive tire in the G-one range has tonnes of grip in nearly all conditions, offering near MTB-like traction, but does that kill any high-speed thrills on a gravel bike?
Classified’s Powershift 2x hub makes sense for drop bar bikes, we test the system to see if the benefits stack up for MTB too
Review Classified's Powershift wireless hub gearing doubles the number of gears on your cassette, but do we really need 24 gears on a mountain bike any more?
We've tested over 200 pieces of MTB and off-road cycling kit in 2023, here's our pick of the very best
Feature Gears, gloves, e-MTB motors and much more, the Bike Perfect test team nominate their top choices for Gear of the Year
Cube Nuroad C:62 SL gravel bike review – light, fast, decent value
Review With a great spec, low weight, and sorted balanced geometry has Cube nailed it with the Nuroad?
Suntour GVX SF24 gravel suspension fork review – low on price, but high on smiles?
Review Suntour's GVX fork is budget-priced but packed with plenty of tech, making it a solid, if a little heavy, performer
DT Swiss G1800 gravel wheelset review – can the Swiss brand's budget gravel wheels compete?
Review With subtle improvements over previous versions, how does the G1800, with its updated hub internals, fair out in the real world?
Mons Royale Tarn Merino Shift Wind Jersey review – the only jersey you'll need for most of the year
Review Merino master Mons Royale’s windproof jersey works well in all but the nastiest winter conditions and doubles up as an excellent mid-layer for when the weather is really bad
Park Tool PRS-4W-2 Deluxe Wall Mount Repair Stand review – maximize your workspace with this innovative model
Review Wall-mounted bike stands are rare, and this one combines Park Tool's known quality within a compact package perfect for tight spaces or the ultimate mobile bike garage
Schwalbe Natural Bike Soap review – the most eco-friendly cleaner you can buy
Review It has no nasty chemicals, is biodegradable, has no plastic bottle, is made from vegan-friendly ingredients, and works. Quite simply a fantastic product, unlike any other cleaner I've used
GasGas’s new agile and playful MXC range of e-MTBs is designed for maximum trail time fun
News With some unique suspension tech and the latest motor from SRAM, the MXC range could be the perfect power hour trail partner
