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

Defy gravity and shred like a pro – 5 of the latest must-play video games for mountain bikers
By Paul Brett published
news The latest generation of MTB video games are packed with stunning visuals, insane tricks and adrenaline-filled gameplay

Best mountain bike wheels – the lightest cross-country options to the strongest downhill MTB wheels
By Paul Brett last updated
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

'90s retro looks meet bang up to date tech in Matt Jones' stunning, limited edition Marin Alpine Trail Carbon Fun² enduro MTB
By Paul Brett published
News Marin's sweet paint job combines an iconic '90s mountain biking look with a modern enduro carbon frame

Tifosi Optics launch the Sanctum sunglasses – plant-based shades ready for chilled gravel riding
By Paul Brett published
News The Sanctum eyewear has plenty premium features and a wallet-friendly price

Is the new Fizik Vento Argo X1 saddle the new benchmark perch for MTB and gravel racing?
By Paul Brett published
News Fizik's newest saddle is aimed at multi-discipline racing and completes the Argo X range

Garmin's powerful Fenix 6 Pro Solar smartwatch has a huge $400 discount at Amazon
By Paul Brett published
Deal Currently with a huge 50% discount this smartwatch comes packed with everything you need for tracking all your fitness and health goals

Shimano floats three new super-lightweight MTB sunglasses into its range
By Paul Brett published
News The Technium, Technium L, and Twinspark's offer plenty of built-in eye-friendly features including Shimano Ridescape lens technology

Tickets for the best downhill MTB event on the planet are on sale now – here are five top tips for spectating at Fort William this May
By Paul Brett published
News Fort William is a pilgrimage for any downhill mountain bike fan and here's my best ways to enjoy it, from avoiding the dreaded midge to securing tickets and evening meals

Vali Höll returns to the YT Mob and the four time DH World Champion hopes her second spell is just as successful
By Paul Brett published
News The Austrian rider is back after three years at Trek RockShox and joins a stellar line-up of riders for the '24 DH season

The new Classified x Ridley Factory Team will use the Powershift system for the 2024 gravel racing season
By Paul Brett published
news The first gravel racing Factory Team will also benefit from a new gravel-specific wheelset and some big name investors

Save money on T-Type AXS derailleur repairs – SRAM's new affordable cage assembly kit is (almost) here
By Paul Brett published
News For the same price as some tubeless tire sealant, you can fix a damaged T-Type AXS mech with SRAM's new budget-friendly option

Leatt's 6.0 MTB helmet has new premium features and a matching price tag – so are the new additions worth the cost?
By Paul Brett published
news The 6.0 full-face MTB helmet borrows from the Leatt Moto helmet range and is now a lighter, safer and more environmentally friendly package

Chain Reaction Cycles announces the closure of its flagship store and there are massive MTB and off-road cycling bargains – now with even bigger discounts
By Paul Brett last updated
Feature CRC has an in-store ‘Everything Must Go’ sale and a 'Warehouse Clearout' online with an additional 10% discount just added

Downhill mountain biker makes an unexpected appearance on rebooted hit TV show Gladiators
By Paul Brett last updated
News The iconic '90s show Gladiators is back and throws MTB champion Kerry Wilson into the spotlight

Full details on the custom Canyon Torque MTB Fabio Wibmer rode on his insane ride down the world's steepest ski slope
By Paul Brett published
News Wibmer rode his specially adapted Canyon down the Strief – a terrifyingly steep alpine ski slope – and both survived!

Watch Fabio Wibmer ride his MTB on the infamous Strief – the steepest and most feared ski run in the world
By Paul Brett published
Video Austrian mountain biker hits insane speeds and defies physics on the crazy steep Strief

Lazer launches two budget-friendly MTB helmets that come packed with advanced safety features
By Paul Brett published
News The Lupo and Finch have Lazer KinetiCore helmet technology and the top score possible from the Virginia Tech helmet safety labs

Has OneUp Components set a new standard for MTB dropper post performance with the V3?
By Paul Brett published
News It's only January but OneUp say the new V3 dropper post is its biggest product launch of 2024

Best full-face MTB helmets – we test the ultimate helmets for downhill and enduro protection
By Paul Brett last updated
Buyer's Guide MTB full-face helmets provide the highest level of safety when riding gnarly terrain. Check out our tried and tested recommendations

Intense Factory Racing is resurrected with a brand-new downhill bike and a interesting rider roster
By Paul Brett published
News It's all change at IFR with new riders, a return to Elite Women's downhill racing, and a backroom team ready for the 2024 DH MTB season

Michelin's E-Wild tire is a new e-Enduro-specific tire loaded with race tech
By Paul Brett published
News Featuring the latest Michelin tire technology the E-Wild tire has been developed with input from the best Enduro World Cup riders

Greg Minnaar reveals a much bigger project behind his move to Norco as the worst-kept secret in downhill MTB is confirmed
By Paul Brett published
News The GOAT says his move to Norco has lit a fire in him for the 2024 season and beyond

Garmin's Connect app gets a massive overhaul with a new look and additional features
By Paul Brett published
News The beta version is live and is a welcome upgrade on the previous incarnation