Paul Brett
Paul Brett joined BikePerfect as a staff writer in 2022. He has been an avid cyclist for as long as he can remember, initially catching the mountain biking bug in the 1990s, and raced mountain bikes for over a decade before injury cut short a glittering career. He’s since developed an obsession for gravel riding and recently has dabbled in the dark art of cyclocross. A fan of the idea of bikepacking he has occasionally got involved and has ridden routes like the North Coast 500, Scotland and the Via Francigena (Pilgrim Route), Italy.
An award-winning photographer, when not riding a bike, he can be found at the side of a cyclocross track or a downhill mountain bike world championship shooting the action. Paul has been the founder, editor and writer of Proper Cycling magazine which has seen him travel the world interviewing some of the biggest names in mountain biking and writing about some of the biggest cycling brands.
Current rides: Canyon Inflite, Specialized Diverge, Marin Alpine Trail 2
Latest articles by Paul Brett
How to watch live Olympic mountain bike racing for free in the US and UK, plus the riders we're tipping for success
By Paul Brett last updated
News Our pick of the contenders for gold on the Elancourt Hill XCO course – and all the essential info you need to watch live MTB racing at the Paris Olympics
Has the cult German brand Standert just made its race-ready gravel bike, the Kettensäge, even better?
By Paul Brett published
News The Kettensäge alloy gravel bike receives new and stylish color options added to its racing DNA
Amazon Prime Day may be finished, but these epic deals on MTB and off-road kit from Competitive Cyclist are still live
By Paul Brett last updated
Deals Competitive Cyclist huge discounts of up to 60% on bikes, parts, helmets and shoes
This security camera stopped a would-be thief in his tracks and saved my mountain bikes from being stolen. It's now got a massive 63% discount for Amazon Prime Day 2024
By Paul Brett last updated
Deal The affordable and easy-to-install Blink Outdoor Wireless HD smart security camera is at the lowest price ever seen on Amazon
Amazon Prime Day cycling deals – it's the final day of the sale, so here are our picks of the best money saving offers for MTB and off-road riders
By Paul Brett last updated
Deals Amazon Prime Day 2024 ends today but there is still time to grab a bargain. We're featuring all of the very best deals with some very worthwhile savings on MTB and gravel kit
The GoPro HERO12 Black is the best action cam for MTB and now it has a $100 discount in this Amazon Prime Day deal
By Paul Brett published
Deal Save 25% on GoPro's latest action camera in this superb Prime Day GoPro deal
This battery operated pressure washer is ideal for post-ride MTB cleaning and now has a huge discount in this Amazon Prime Day 2024 deal
By Paul Brett published
Deal The Worx Hydroshot Pressure Cleaner pressure washer makes light work of bike cleaning and is currently available with a 35% saving
If you listen to music as you ride, these Amazon Prime Day deals on Shokz headphones are brilliant – but move quickly as it's the last day of discounts
By Graham Cottingham published
Deal It's the final day of the Prime offers and the Shokz headphones are currently discounted by up to 32%
Could Fizik's new made-to-measure, bespoke saddle service give riders the ultimate in butt-pleasing bike perches?
By Paul Brett published
News The Italian brand's One-to-One service offers personalized 3D-printing for the ultimate saddle comfort 'butt' it'll cost you at least $499
Best hydration packs for mountain biking 2024 – comfortable ways to carry water and essential kit
By Paul Brett last updated
Buyer's Guide Our test team list the 10 top-rated hydration back and hip packs for MTB and off-road cycling
Mountain bike terminology explained – an A to Z guide of jargon from the world of MTB
By Ryan Simonovich last updated
Feature Confused by mountain bike terminology? We break down the lingo so you can understand what bike manufacturers and other MTB riders are talking about
This brilliant Giant Trance MTB is on sale at the lowest price I've ever seen – but with 43% off, it's a deal that may sell out quickly
By Paul Brett published
Deal This capable full-suspension mountain bike comes packed with a great specification and a huge £1,549 saving
Rapha Explore vs Specialized S-Works Recon Lace – two of the best gravel shoes around, but which is best?
By Paul Brett published
Review Can our long-standing best overall gravel shoe hold on to its crown against a very similarly specced shoe from one of the biggest names in bike gear?
I'm a mountain biking dad, here are 6 Father's Day gifts I'd love to receive this weekend
By Paul Brett published
Deal 'Can't go wrong mountain' biking essentials for the most important man in your life
Get $600 off the latest Tallboy in this excellent Santa Cruz MTB deal
By Paul Brett published
Deal The bang-up-to-date version of Santa Cruz's fastest and most versatile short-travel trail bike currently has a superb discount at Backcountry
Cheap children's bike deals for summer – I've been searching the internet to find the best US and UK bike discounts
By Paul Brett published
Feature Many big cycling brands have children's bikes on sale including savings on the best kid's MTBs. Here are the top deals we've found in the US and UK
Red Bull Hardline 2024 – Rónán Dunne doubles up with his second Hardline win of the year
By Paul Brett published
News Hardline delivers one of its best-ever editions as Mondraker's Irish star shows why he's the hottest rider in downhill mountain biking
Best gravel shoes 2024 – we test 10 top off-road shoe options for racers and explorers
By Paul Brett last updated
Buyer's Guide The best gravel shoes that will make your pedaling more efficient so you can ride faster and longer in comfort
Ducati launch the Futa All Road – a competitively priced, lightweight e-gravel bike from the Italian superbike manufacturer
By Paul Brett published
News Ducati's new electric gravel bike doesn't quite carry the same monster price tag as some of its e-MTB models and comes with its own bikepacking bags included
Best mountain bike sunglasses 2024 – we test the top MTB eyewear for protection and clear vision
By Rich Owen last updated
Buyer's Guide Our experts choose 10 of the best mountain bike sunglasses that will protect your eyes from debris, harmful UV rays, and keep you looking stylish on the trail
DT Swiss unveils two new carbon gravel wheelsets designed to be aero and lightweight, but with a huge RRP they will leave your wallet feeling light too
By Paul Brett published
News The GRC 1100 Dicut and GRC 1400 Dicut feature two rim heights, DT Swiss Ratchet EXP hubs and a new patented 'straight out of the mold' build process
Specialized S-Works Recon Lace review – a performance gravel shoe that almost delivers everything you could wish for
By Paul Brett published
Review Specialized's S-Works Recon lace off-road shoes have a timeless aesthetic and come loaded with performance features but also some minor niggles
With a terrifying drop of over 100 feet, Red Bull Hardline 2024's Canyon Gap MTB jump is huge, but is it asking too much of riders who already risk life and limb?
By Paul Brett published
News After shocking footage of Jim Monro crashing on the new Hardline feature, we ask where does the line get drawn when it comes to rider safety versus entertainment?