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
Continental Kryptotal Trail tire review – a trail tire with a World Championship winning tread
By Graham Cottingham published
Review Continental’s Kryptotal tires have proven themselves in downhill racing at the highest level, but how do the Trail versions of the Kryptotal perform outside the tape?
Best mountain biking flat shoes 2024 – top-rated trail and gravity riding shoes tested by our experts
By Rich Owen last updated
Buyer's Guide The best flat pedal MTB shoes we've tested for maximum grip and confidence when you’re out on the trails
The new Spectral:ONfly is Canyon's lightest e-MTB ever
By Graham Cottingham published
News The Spectral:ONfly comes equipped with TQ’s HPR50 drive system and Canyon's K.I.S steering stabilizing system
POC Ventral Air MIPS helmet review – MIPS performance and POC comfort with uninterrupted airflow
By Graham Cottingham published
Review POC takes its innovative MIPS Integra-equipped Ventral helmet and adds more vents to keep you cooler when riding
Best MTB action cameras 2024 – the top devices for recording your rides
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Buyer's Guide Capture every moment on the trail in detail with the best MTB action cameras on the market. Here are Bike Perfect’s pick of the pack
Fulcrum expands into trail riding with its new Metal Carbon and ALX wheelsets
By Graham Cottingham published
News Fulcrum's new Metal series wheels are trail tough and compatible with lightweight e-MTBs, but only one is actually made from metal
Shimano RX801 gravel shoe review – a gravel racing specialist
By Graham Cottingham published
Review Shimano’s flagship RX810 gravel shoe blends enhanced fit with a rigid carbon sole and lightweight construction resulting in unrivaled gravel racing performance. There's just one problem though
Best GPS computers for mountain biking 2024 – the top-rated MTB GPS computers ranked by our testers
By Paul Brett last updated
Buyer's Guide Fed up with getting lost on the trails, or are you looking for a way to record your rides? Here's our round-up of the best GPS computers for mountain biking
e*thirteen Helix Race crankset and Helix Race chainring review – beautiful CNC sculpted alloy crankset
By Graham Cottingham published
Review e*thirteen’s Helix Race is a premium alloy crankset, but do these CNC-crafted arms offer enough performance to justify the upgrade?
Restrap Race Hydration Vest review – stable on-body storage for ultra-endurance refueling
By Graham Cottingham published
Review Designed specifically for on-bike fueling, Restrap’s Race Hydration Vest moves ultra-endurance bikepacking storage from bike to body
Wheeltop EDS-OX YQ electronic MTB groupset first look – a viable alternative to SRAM?
By Graham Cottingham published
Not yet ratedReview I take a close look at Wheeltop’s EDS-OX YQ electronic MTB groupset to see how this Chinese electronic alternative to SRAM compares to the status quo
Fox releases its first electronic dropper post, claiming the Transfer Neo to be the fastest-actuating wireless dropper ever
By Graham Cottingham published
News The Fox Transfer Neo is fully wireless and features pressure adjustment, extra clearance, and claims to have almost instantaneous actuation
Kona revives its e-MTB range with the new Remote 160 DL and Remote X
By Graham Cottingham published
News Kona launches its first new e-MTB in four years adding two totally redesigned long-travel e-enduro bikes to its range
BMC releases its first gravel e-bike along with adventure-ready updates to the rest of the URS range
By Graham Cottingham published
News BMC's updated URS lineup features new MTT suspension, UDH, internal storage, and a TQ motor
Granite Rocknroll TQ Torque Ratchet Tool Kit review – slimline, trailside torque wrench multi-tool
By Graham Cottingham published
Review Granite’s Rocknroll TQ Torque kit is a ratchet multi-tool with a built-in torque wrench, but does it offer accurate adjustments on the go?
Best cargo bib shorts – gravel bike shorts for comfortable adventures
By Graham Cottingham published
Buyer's Guide The best gravel bike bib shorts for carrying gear and staying comfortable for long hours on the saddle
Will Schwalbe's new radial technology revolutionize tires forever?
By Graham Cottingham published
News Schwalbe's new radial carcass is said to significantly increase performance by boasting grip, damping, and comfort
Confused about gravel bike geometry? Here's everything you need to know
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Feature A deep dive into the geometry of gravel bikes and how they differ from road, cyclocross, and mountain bikes
Crankbrothers Stamp 1 Gen 2 flat pedal review – a plastic fantastic composite pedal
By Graham Cottingham published
Review Does the second generation of Crankbrothers Stamp 1 composite pedals compete with alloy alternatives?
Attaquer All Day 2.0 jersey review – maximum comfort without sacrificing performance or style
By Graham Cottingham published
Review The anatomically optimized All Day 2.0 jersey combines a stylish aesthetic with sun-up to sun-down riding performance
SRAM updates its latest RED XPLR AXS groupset to T-Type, but are gravel riders ready to ditch their derailleur hangers?
By Graham Cottingham published
News SRAM's new top-of-the-range gravel groupset features 13 speeds with a direct-mount T-Type derailleur, plus new gravel-specific wheels and handlebar from Zipp
Attaquer All Day Cargo bib short review – when style meets comfort
By Graham Cottingham published
Review Are Attaquer’s All Day Cargo shorts fashion over function or are they comfortable enough to ride from sunrise to sunset in style?
The Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS is one of the best gravel bikes I have ever tested but I would never buy one
By Graham Cottingham published
Review Canyon’s Grail is an optimized gravel racing machine, but is it the pinnacle of gravel tech or death by integration?