Latest articles by Guy Kesteven
Probably the most experienced bike tester in the world reveals the five hottest MTBs he can't wait to ride this year
Opinion Guy Kesteven is already ahead of the curve with several 2024 bike launches, but what other awesome bikes is he expecting to see this year?
Best MTB trail tires 2024 – we test 12 totally sorted options for hitting the trails
Buyer's Guide Our pick of the best trail-orientated MTB tires for ultimate grip, support and predictability in all conditions
Best e-MTB tires 2024 – 9 top-rated tires tested by our experts
Buyer's Guide Maximum tire grip and carcass toughness are crucial for making the most of your e-MTB, here's our expert pick...
Best mountain bike shoes 2024 – 14 top-rated flat and clipless MTB shoes tested by our experts
Buyer's Guide Our expert pick of flat pedal and clipless mountain bike shoes that are comfortable, secure, durable and will give you an excellent connection to your bike
Bespoken Word – Changing wars into welcomes at the most important mountain biking meeting I’ve ever been in
Opinion SRAM and Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland have launched their UK Trails Project and Guy Kesteven was at the first industry and media presentation to find out what the plan is and how massively important it could be for mountain biking in the UK
Best full-face MTB helmets 2024 – we test the ultimate helmets for downhill and enduro protection
Buyer's Guide MTB full-face helmets provide the highest level of safety when riding gnarly terrain. Check out our tried and tested recommendations
I tested 58 MTB and gravel bikes last year, here are the ones I really didn't want to give back
Feature Over the past 27 years Guy Kesteven has tested more bikes than anyone else on the planet. So what were his top MTB and gravel picks of 2023?
Bespoken Word – Missing Linckx and pushing the Rider Resilience ‘Bikes are Medicine’ message forwards
Opinion Guy Kesteven and many others said goodbye to a truly inspiring individual this week. Nils Amelinckx showed just how much riding bikes can lift and empower people and his legacy will live on with Rider Resilience
Best shock pumps 2024 – our testers' pick of high-pressure pumps for the ultimate tuning
Buyer's Guide MTB and gravel shock pumps that will get your suspension settings exactly where you need them – every time
Best MTB hip packs 2024 – ditch the bag and travel lighter on the trails
Buyer's Guide Whether you call them MTB hip packs, bum bags or fanny packs, they all offer a little extra storage for those who want to ride bag-free without sacrificing storage for essential items
Best winter MTB boots 2024 – we test top weatherproof mountain bike boots for winter riding
Buyer's Guide Proper winter MTB boots can help prevent the inevitable misery of mountain biking with frozen feet. Here’s our pick of the best footwear for when temperatures head south
What went wrong at Orange Bikes and what might happen next for this much loved MTB brand?
News How have one of the UK's original MTB brands gone from iconic, World Championship innovators to financial administration?
Best MTB jackets 2024 – we review the 8 best jackets on the market
Buyer's Guide Our testers pick the best MTB jackets that allow you to beat the bad weather and ride year-round
Best budget MTB forks 2024 – our expert choice of affordable dampers that will enhance your ride
Buyer's Guide Decent budget suspension forks that will add control, grip and predictability to your mountain bike
Six big changes coming to MTB in 2024 – our tech experts make their predictions
Opinion Guy Kesteven and Graham Cottingham pick out the most important MTB tech and trends coming in 2024
Bespoken Word – New Year's empty promises or genuine bike life upgrades?
Opinion Guy Kesteven questions whether he’ll actually make more meaningful, lasting gains in 2024 by learning from his story so far, not ignoring them with fashionable ‘fresh start’ resolutions
Bespoken Word – The mountain bike industry is dying, long live mountain biking!
Opinion Guy Kesteven comes over all Grinch-like as he suggests that the hard times still facing the bike industry next year are exactly what it needs to get stronger and healthier
Gear of the year – Guy Kesteven reveals his top 10 bike products of 2023
Feature Guy Kesteven is one of the most experienced kit testers in the world and he’s ridden a whole ton of fresh cycling gear in 2023. So what are our technical editor's standout picks of the latest and greatest MTB and off-road kit?
Does the AirMap air-con tech used in the 7mesh Cache Anorak create the ultimate cycling jacket?
Review 7mesh’s AirMap fabric in the new Cache Anorak promises riders a less sweaty sweet spot whatever the weather. Guy Kesteven is still looking for it, and his sanity, after several months though
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
Bespoken Word – is the death knell tolling for MTB innovation in the bike industry?
Opinion Guy Kesteven reckons that some of the best and most important bikes out there are in danger of becoming extinct. So how do we keep freaky alive so innovation can thrive?
Specialized/Fjällräven Expandable Hip Pack review – hipster hip pack that’s also a backpack
Review Specialized’s Fjällräven hip pack, backpack collab looks like a versatile bikepacking / utility option, but what's it actually like to use?
Endura MT500 Burner Clipless Waterproof boots review – stiff Scottish stormproofing for your feet
Review Are Endura’s new MT500 waterproof boots the ultimate wet-day win? Our expert testers have been riding them through every foul weather situation possible to find out
Bespoken Word – Guy finds further proof of how mountain biking can help communities
Opinion Guy Kesteven has been gallivanting on the other side of the world while visiting Specialized Chile. What he found in Matanzas showed him just how important mountain biking can be to communities and how some companies are helping to expand that
