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

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

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

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

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

By Graham Cottingham Published
News Bianchi's new Impulso gets an aero-dynamic redesign, an integrated cockpit, and a striking racey aesthetic

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

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

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

By Graham Cottingham Published
Review Fasthouse called upon legendary freerider Tyler McCaul to help design the moto brand's first pair of knee pads

By Graham Cottingham Published
News Canyon properly commits to downcountry with their completely redesigned Lux Trail

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

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

By Graham Cottingham Published
Deal Wiggle are currently selling Exposure's powerful Diablo MK13 for just $180.99 / £149.99

By Graham Cottingham Published
News The paintless 3T Racemax Boost Italia Integrale Project X bike is claimed to weigh under 11kg

By Graham Cottingham Published
News The updated Stance 29 and 27.5 get new geometry, more travel, and a brand-new STL suspension fork

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

By Graham Cottingham Published
Review Crankbrothers Highline 7 packages smooth performance with excellent durability for fit-and-forget dropper post performance

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

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

By Graham Cottingham Published
News A recently published Specialized patent appears to show a brand-new UBB suspension mountain bike with 172mm of travel

By Graham Cottingham Published
News The Yamaha concept e-MTB's were shown at the Japan Mobility Show and feature some very unusual tech

By Graham Cottingham Published
Review Simple tubeless repair kit packaged in CNC machined aluminum capsule

By Graham Cottingham Published
Deal Jenson USA has knocked 40% off the price of this top specced entry-level hardtail which comes with a Shimano drivetrain and a dropper post

