Latest articles by Sean Fishpool
Best waterproof MTB socks 2024 – riding socks to keep feet warm and dry on the trails
Buyer's Guide The best waterproof MTB socks can be your last line of defense when it comes keeping your feet dry, but do they work?
Dissent 133 Ultimate Cycling Glove Pack review – this mix & match solution lives up to its name... to a point
Review Four pairs of inner and outer gloves provide a versatile layering solution, at a price
Gore Wear Endure Gore-Tex Shorts review – super-packable, waterproof ass-savers
Review They’re a luxury, but until I tried them I didn’t realise how much these lightweight waterproof overshorts would rock my MTB world from fall through spring
You probably don't move your heels enough as you ride, but here's how proper technique will transform your mountain biking
Feature A session with a pro MTB coach showed me how a well-timed heel pivot would help me control drops, carve corners and carry speed on rollers
Best cheap MTB pedals 2024 – top-rated flat and clipless options that won't break the bank
Buyer's Guide Our pick of the best cheap MTB pedals you can buy, whether you're looking to go flat or clipless on the trails
I didn’t realize I’d been making these three common MTB riding mistakes for 25 years, but here's how I fixed them
Feature Coaching from Katy Curd started to fix my dorky cornering, out of control drops and weird body position
Best mountain bike saddles 2024 – the top 6 most highly rated MTB seats we've tested
Buyer's Guide Whether pounding out the miles or winching back to the top of the trail is your thing, here is our round-up of the best mountain bike saddles
Genesis Longitude review – addictively simple, steel MTB
Review As happy with expeditions as generally messing about off-road, the rigid Longitude is addictively simple
Mountain bike fitness – simple training techniques to boost your performance
Feature With just a few small changes to your riding routine and a little commitment, you can improve your mountain bike fitness and get faster and stronger on the trails
We've tested over 200 pieces of MTB and off-road cycling kit in 2023, here's our pick of the very best
Feature Gears, gloves, e-MTB motors and much more, the Bike Perfect test team nominate their top choices for Gear of the Year
Giro Chrono Base Layer review – winter luxury, at a price
Review The Chrono is an easy base layer to reach for – warm but not too warm, and superbly soft and stretchy
Best cycling base layers for winter 2024 – warm, dry options at every price point
Buyer's Guide We test 10 of the best cycling base layers to keep you comfortable from fall through spring
Decathlon Van Rysel Essential Cycling Base Layer – bargain base-ment option
Review You really can’t go wrong with this comfortable, functional base at the price of a couple of inner tubes
Brynje Wool Thermo Light T-Shirt review – middle of the road base layer
Review Mesh but not too mesh, and wool but not too wool – is Brynje’s Wool Thermo Light the best of both worlds or the best of neither?
GripGrab CyclinGaiter review – an effective seal for the top of your riding boots
Review These neoprene cuffs are a great complement to waterproof boots, socks or overshoes
Gore Wear C5 Gore-Tex Thermo Gloves review – a cold weather stalwart
Review My go-to winter glove for more than a decade, all is well with the world when you pull on a pair of the C5 Gore-Tex Thermo
Cube Stereo ONE22 HPC EX 29 review – short travel trail ripper
Review A hardtail rider discovers how liberating an all-round trail bike can be
Mountain biking etiquette – the do's and don'ts of the trails
Feature If you're unsure about how to deal with other riders and trail users, we have you covered
Scott Scale RC World Cup review – is twice as expensive twice as good?
Review Our midpack XC tester sees the light – in every sense – as he hits the trails on the high-end RC World Cup model of Scott's legendary Scale
Garmin Edge Explore 2 vs Sigma Rox 12.1 Evo – which GPS computer should you buy?
Review How do these two mid-priced touchscreen GPS units compare and which one comes out on top?
Best cycling base layers for summer – the best options to keep you cool
Buyer's Guide Our expert pick of cycling base layers to keep you fresh on your summer MTB/off-road adventures
