Colin Levitch
Born and bred in Colorado, and now based in Australia, Colin comes from a ski racing background and started riding as a way to stay fit through the summer months. His father, a former European pro, convinced him to join the Colorado State University collegiate cycling team, and he hasn't stopped since. It's not often he pins on a number nowadays, and you'll likely find him in search of flowy singletrack, gravel roads and hairpin corners. Colin has worked at Bikeradar and is a regular contributor to Australian Mountain Bike and Cyclist magazines.
Rides: BMC Team Machine SLR01, Trek Top Fuel 9, Ibis Ripley
Latest articles by Colin Levitch
Best mountain bike lights 2024 – top MTB lights reviewed and rated by our test team
By Rich Owen last updated
Buyer's Guide Ride your favorite trail at night with the best mountain bike lights
Best MTB grips 2024 – our testers picks of the best models that will improve your mountain bike's comfort and handling
By Rich Owen last updated
Buyer's Guide Choosing the best MTB grips will give you maximum comfort and control of your bike wherever you ride
Best trail mountain bikes 2024 – the top-rated trail MTBs you can buy right now
By Rich Owen last updated
Buyer's Guide Trail bikes have become the ultimate do-everything MTBs, efficient on the climbs and confident on the descents. Here's our pick of the best bikes available, every one has been fully tested by our expert team
Best mountain bike jerseys 2024 – our highest-rated cycling tops
By Rich Owen last updated
Buyer's Guide MTB jerseys need to fit well, be tough enough to ride in, and keep you looking and feeling fresh in all riding conditions. Here's our test team's pick of the best
Best mountain bikes for beginners 2024 – top trail-ready bikes for novice riders
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide The best mountain bikes for beginners offer value for money component packages and predictable handling. Here's our pick of the best models available today
Best MTB mudguards 2024 – top-rated options rated by our experts
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide The best MTB mudguards and fenders to protect you and your bike in muddy conditions
Best mountain bike disc brake rotors 2024 – the key to better braking power
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide Brake control is crucial and these are the best mountain bike disc brake rotors to help you achieve it
Best MTB travel bags and boxes 2024 – the safest way to pack your bike for travel
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide Our expert round-up of the best mountain bike travel bags and boxes to buy for your next trip abroad
Maxxis MTB tire guide 2024 – a deep dive into every Maxxis mountain bike tire
By Colin Levitch, Graham Cottingham last updated
Buyer's Guide We break down Maxxis tread patterns, casings, and compounds so you can pick the best Maxxis MTB tire for your riding
Best MTB smart trainer 2024 – top options that will give you fitness gains all year round
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide Buying a MTB smart trainer will help you stay race-fit even when the weather's bad
Best MTB mud tires – grip in even the worst winter conditions
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide MTB tires that will help keep you and your bike upright in the most slippery trail conditions
Best MTB liner shorts – great MTB bib shorts for added comfort on the trail
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Buyer's Guide Wearing a pair of the best MTB liner shorts under your MTB baggies is a great way to increase comfort, and storage on off-road rides
Best dropper post remotes: a dropper is only as good as the lever that controls it
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide Never have a rough or sticky dropper lever again with our selection of the segment's best options
Best Fat Bike: our pick of the best bikes available this year
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide Plough through slow sand deep snow aboard a bike with monster truck tires
Crankbrothers: A comprehensive overview
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide Everything you need to know about Crankbrothers, a brand that started with a tyre lever
Best mountain bikes under $2500: the trail to enduro mountain bikes where budget meets performance
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide If you know what to look for you can get a great full-suspension mountain bike for under $2500 now. Here’s our pick of the best trail, all-mountain and enduro options
Unior Tools: A comprehensive overview
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide Everything you need to know about the other blue and sometimes red handled tool maker - Unior Tools
Best saddle bags for mountain bikes: under-seat storage for essential tools
By Graham Cottingham published
Buyer's Guide The best saddle bags for mountain biking will let you ditch the pack, and strap your spares to your bike
The best 1x chainrings for mountain bikes: our pick of the most sorted single rings around
By Colin Levitch published
Buyer's Guide The best 1x chainrings are beating heart of a simplified drivetrain, and these are Bike Perfect’s pick of the bunch
Best MTB handlebars – our expert guide to upgrading your bars
By Colin Levitch published
Buyer's Guide MTB handlebar shape and construction has a massive effect on ride quality – and these are the best out there
Best pressure washers for mountain bikers – Bike Perfect's picks for post-ride bike cleaning
By Colin Levitch published
Buyer's Guide A pressure washer makes light work of the muckiest ride when it comes to post-ride cleaning. Here is our roundup of the best pressure washers for MTB that are currently available
Bike work stands: the best available for your mountain bike
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide Up your wrenching game with Bikeperfect's roundup of the best mountain bike work stands you can buy this year