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
Michelin becomes the new partner brand of the Whoop UCI Mountain Bike World Series
By Paul Brett published
News The French tire manufacturer is putting its tires front and center at the highest level of MTB racing
Specialized adds to its Power Mirror 3D printed saddle range with the ultra-costly S-Works Phenom
By Paul Brett published
News The latest MTB saddle from Specialized carries an eye-watering $450 price tag but promises some butt pleasing tech too
Is Fox Racing's new Union Boa shoe one of the lightest flat MTB shoes around?
By Paul Brett published
News The US MTB brand says the Union Flat has plenty of casual styling for off-the-bike use but now comes with added Boa fit system for on-bike performance
Canyon release the limited edition Lux World Cup CFR Untamed with one aim – Absa Cape Epic victory
By Paul Brett published
News You'll need to be quick if you want one though, there are only 100 of these super-speced XC MTBs available
Rapha buck the trend for massive lenses with three new cycling sunglasses models
By Paul Brett published
News Featuring futuristic vibes they are named after classic cycling routes across the globe
Norco enters the lightweight e-MTB arena with its trail-focused Fluid VLT
By Paul Brett published
News It's not the lightest lightweight electric MTB, but the Canadian brand's Fluid VLT still has plenty of appeal
The Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles websites are no more, but could there be hope for an unexpected resurrection?
By Paul Brett published
News Both sites offered massive discounts yesterday before being abruptly reduced to holding pages with surprising messages
Full details on Atherton Bikes' new aluminum framed S.170 – the brand's most affordable enduro MTB yet
By Paul Brett published
News Available in three builds and prices starting at under five grand, the S.170 shares similar features to its award-winning carbon-framed siblings
Canyon and Thibaut Dapréla split abruptly after just three short months
By Paul Brett last updated
News After a very brief partnership, the French downhill MTB star has parted company with the Canyon CLLCTV and will ride as a privateer in 2024
Will the new 7Mesh Glidepath Pant be the new benchmark in an MTB pant?
By Paul Brett published
News Canadian brand drops it's latest Spring clothing with new colors and products
The new Smith Payroll MTB helmet comes loaded with safety features including a built-in impact crash sensor
By Paul Brett published
News Smith’s latest offering also combines Koroyd and MIPS for extra protection, as well as e-MTB certification
I've been riding Shimano's budget SPD pedals for over twenty years, here's why they're still my go-to after all this time
By Paul Brett published
Feature When it comes to cost vs performance, for me, the Shimano SPD PD-M520 are one of the best MTB pedals ever made
The Optibike Riot e-MTB has 190Nm of torque and a mammoth 1,630Wh battery!
By Paul Brett published
News The Optibike Riot is probably the most powerful electric bike on the planet
Kade Edwards makes Dyfi Bike Park look like child's play in the latest Red Bull Speed of Sound video drop
By Paul Brett published
Video Five years after his first appearance in Speed of Sound, Edwards has now made his first solo MTB edit
Merida unveils a one-of-a-kind Silex gravel bike honoring Matej Mohorič's World Championship win
By Paul Brett published
News The special edition Silex includes a touching tribute to Mohorič's Team Bahrain Victorious teammate Gino Mäder who died last year
“If I'd spent my career thinking I'm not going to do that in case I get injured, where would I be?” – In a telling 2022 interview, Gee Atherton reflected on his infamous 'Knife Edge' crash
By Paul Brett published
Feature The 'never say die' spirit of a man that has broken nearly every bone in his body leaves you with nothing but admiration
Tickets go live for the Whoop 2024 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup series events in Brazil, Scotland, Austria and Czech Republic
By Paul Brett published
News A more immerse fan experience is promised for the new season with unmissable MTB racing, live music, movie nights, autograph sessions and more...
Crankbrothers bring Enduro World Cup winning performance to its all-new Mallet and Stamp Trail Boa MTB shoes
By Paul Brett published
news These new MTB shoes have claimed versatile ready for anything features including enhanced grip, durability and race-proven tech
Rónán Dunne takes the downhill MTB crown in the jungle at Red Bull Hardline Tasmania. Full results and analysis
By Paul Brett published
News Huge crowds see history making rides as Gracey Hemstreet and Louise-Anna Ferguson become the first female riders to compete in the Red Bull Hardline Final
Cube ticks all the boxes with its new lightweight e-MTB – the AMS Hybrid ONE44 is light, Bosch SX powered and wallet-friendly
By Paul Brett published
News Cube features the lightweight Bosch SX motor for the first time on its latest four model carbon-framed full-sus bike
Danny MacAskill and Steve Peat put their Santa Cruz e-MTBs to the ultimate test on the Isle of Skye, Scotland
By Paul Brett published
News The mountain biking legends team up for the challenge of the Trotternish Ridge in MacAskill's latest YouTube epic
Best MTB saddles for comfort 2024 – 6 top-rated butt-pleasing perches for mountain biking and off-road cycling
By Paul Brett published
Buyer's Guide The most comfortable MTB saddles, regardless of terrain will make a huge difference to your off-road riding, here's our top picks of the most posterior-friendly seats around
Hope Tech's new Carbon crankset leads the way in the brand’s new MTB product drop
By Paul Brett published
News Hope also unveils a stunning-looking new Bronze color choice across its current range of products