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
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
Yamaha concept bikes feature power steering, idler-driven drive unit, prototype suspension, and all-wheel drive
By Graham Cottingham published
News The Yamaha concept e-MTB's were shown at the Japan Mobility Show and feature some very unusual tech
Weldtite Tubeless Repair Capsule review – no-fuss tubeless repair kit
By Graham Cottingham published
Review Simple tubeless repair kit packaged in CNC machined aluminum capsule
You probably have your MTB saddle set up wrong, but here's how to find your sweet spot
By Graham Cottingham published
feature Saddle setup is a complicated subject, but it doesn't have to be a pain in the ass
This superbly specced Kona Big Honzo hardtail MTB is now less than $1000 this Amazon Prime Day
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
Our AI deal bot searches for the best Amazon Prime Day cycling offers around
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Deal Let the robots do the Amazon Prime Day deal searching for you
Lapierre Overvolt GLP3 Team e-MTB first ride review – a dynamic enduro e-MTB
By Graham Cottingham published
Not yet ratedReview Don’t judge a book by its cover, Lapierre Overvolt GLP3’s external battery might look dated but it is one of the best handling enduro e-MTBs out there
This Troy Lee Designs A2 MIPS is probably the best Amazon Prime Day MTB helmet deal around
By Graham Cottingham published
Deal Don't miss out on this massive 73 percent off Troy Lee Designs A2 Mips trail helmet
American Classic Mauka tire review – budget handmade downcountry tire
By Graham Cottingham published
Review American Classic Mauka promises all-condition downcountry performance at an all-time great price, however, can they compete with their pricier peers?
e*Thirteen Helix Plus 12-speed cassette review – more gear range with less weight
By Graham Cottingham published
Review e*Thirteen boosts your MTB gear range with its 9t equipped Helix Plus 12-speed cassette