Graham Cottingham
Graham Cottingham joined the BikePerfect team as our senior tech writer in 2020 and has over five years of experience writing about bikes. He is all about riding bikes off-road and based in Edinburgh, he has some of the best mountain biking and gravel riding in the UK on his doorstep. With over 20 years of riding experience, he has dabbled in downhill, enduro, and gravel racing. Not afraid of a challenge, Graham has embraced bikepacking over the last few years and likes nothing more than strapping some bags to his bike and covering big miles to explore Scotland's wildernesses. When he isn’t shredding the gnar in the Tweed Valley, sleeping in bushes, or tinkering with bikes, he is writing tech reviews for BikePerfect.
Rides: Cotic SolarisMax, Stooge MK4, 24 Bicycles Le Toy 3, Surly Steamroller
Height: 177cm
Weight: 71kg
Latest articles by Graham Cottingham
Our top four mountain bike light deals to brighten up Cyber Monday
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Cyber Monday Lots of lumens for less money, these are the four brightest trail-ready bike lights with Cyber Monday weekend discounts
The best Cyber Monday budget gravel bike deals 2023
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Cyber Monday Here's 8 gravel bike deals that are actually worth your attention
Looking for a new trail bike? This Cyber Monday MTB deal on the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert with 41% off is unbeatable!
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Deal For Cyber Monday, Leisure Lakes has chopped off a massive 41%, saving you £2,500 on the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert
I gave the Vitus Venon EVO-GR gravel bike five stars – it's heavily discounted in this Cyber Monday deal but hurry as stock is getting low
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Cyber Monday The Vitus Venon EVO-GR gravel bike is one of the best gravel bikes I have ever reviewed and it's now discounted by $1000 / £1200
Canyon is having a secret Cyber Monday bike sale and these are the best deals
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Deal Canyon's Stealth Sale has Cyber Monday discounts of up to 26% off some top-spec mountain bikes, gravel bikes, and e-MTBs
Cyber Monday Garmin deals for mountain biking 2023 – the best prices on cycling computers, smartwatches, and more
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Cyber Monday Looking for a great deal on a Garmin cycling device? Check out the fantastic offers we've found
Looking for a Wahoo Roam V2? This is the Black Friday deal for you
By Graham Cottingham published
Deal It might be Wahoo's latest GPS device but that doesn't mean it is safe from the Black Friday discounts
Bianchi takes road-inspired aerodynamics off-road with its new Impulso gravel bike
By Graham Cottingham published
News Bianchi's new Impulso gets an aero-dynamic redesign, an integrated cockpit, and a striking racey aesthetic
Insta360 says the new Ace action camera can automatically edit your latest adventures into an epic video
By Graham Cottingham published
News The Insta360 Ace and Ace Pro boast new AI editing technology, a 2.4in flip touchscreen, and improved low-light performance
Prologo claims its new Proxim Nembo Slide Control saddle enhances bike control
By Graham Cottingham published
News The Prologo Proxim Nembo saddle features a proprietary textured cover for extra grip when pedaling or descending out of the saddle
Cotic SolarisMAX long-termer – the build and first ride impressions
By Graham Cottingham published
Not yet ratedFirst look Bike Perfect’s Senior Tech Writer Graham joins the cult of Cotic with his SolarisMax long-term test bike build
Fasthouse Hooper kneepad review – freeride-inspired gravity knee protection
By Graham Cottingham published
Review Fasthouse called upon legendary freerider Tyler McCaul to help design the moto brand's first pair of knee pads
More downcountry but still just as fast – Canyon release an all-new 2024 Lux Trail
By Graham Cottingham published
News Canyon properly commits to downcountry with their completely redesigned Lux Trail
The latest version of Santa Cruz's legendary V10 downhill bike has an insanely adjustable frame
By Graham Cottingham published
News Santa Cruz gives you more control over how the V10 rides with three three-position flip-chips to fine-tune the geometry
Protaper MTB stem review – burly no-nonsense stem
By Graham Cottingham published
Review Protaper aren’t messing around, their simply named MTB stem offers straightforward stout steering performance but it has a problem
This is the best Exposure light Black Friday cycling deal I have ever seen!
By Graham Cottingham published
Deal Wiggle are currently selling Exposure's powerful Diablo MK13 for just $180.99 / £149.99
3T's new Racemax Boost Italia Integrale could be the lightest electric gravel bike ever
By Graham Cottingham published
News The paintless 3T Racemax Boost Italia Integrale Project X bike is claimed to weigh under 11kg
Giant's new and more capable Stance could redefine the budget full-sus MTB – I can't wait to ride one!
By Graham Cottingham published
News The updated Stance 29 and 27.5 get new geometry, more travel, and a brand-new STL suspension fork
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
Crankbrothers Highline 7 dropper post and Highline Premium remote review – durable dropper and a very adjustable lever
By Graham Cottingham published
Review Crankbrothers Highline 7 packages smooth performance with excellent durability for fit-and-forget dropper post performance
SQLab 30X 16-degree handlebar review – unconventional highly back-swept enduro handlebar
By Graham Cottingham published
Review These radically shaped handlebars might look a bit strange but they are very comfortable and offer excellent control out on the trail
Crankbrothers Synthesis Carbon Gravel wheelset review – super wide and smooth rolling
By Graham Cottingham published
Review Compliance-tuned and ultra-wide, Crankbrothers Synthesis Carbon Gravel wheelset is aimed at the long-distance and rugged adventure side of gravel riding
Patent shows potential new Specialized Enduro bike featuring an ultra adjustable UBB suspension system
By Graham Cottingham published
News A recently published Specialized patent appears to show a brand-new UBB suspension mountain bike with 172mm of travel