Lance Branquinho

Lance Branquinho is a Namibian-born media professional who graduated to mountain biking after injuries curtailed his fascination with trail running. He has a weakness for British steel hardtails, especially those which only run a single gear. Rides: Morewood Kwela Cotic Simple 26 Pyga 160mm aluminium prototype

Articles by: Lance Branquinho

Phase MX Team is Orange's new 165mm e-MTB

By Lance Branquinho published 24 January 22

News The latest e-MTB offering from Orange has a bigger battery, better mid-drive motor and lots of suspension tech

Best gravel bike helmets: Head protection for riding on- and off-road

By Lance Branquinho published 20 January 22

Buyer's Guide The best gravel bike helmets offer a combination of style, safety and comfort to get you through the longest days off-road

PNW Components shows off all-new Loam Pedal

By Lance Branquinho published 20 January 22

News PNW enters the flat-pedal market with a low-profile, alloy 22-pin option

Kitsbow launches Haskell riding pants for mountain biking and commuting

By Lance Branquinho published 17 January 22

News Employee-owned Kitsbow is now making its new Haskell riding pants at home, in North Carolina

Guerrilla Gravity announces enduro to downcountry Revved carbon rear end

By Lance Branquinho published 14 January 22

Turn your GG enduro bike into something downcountry, with a Trail Pistol 120mm rear triangle.

Hit Impact V1 measures and tracks head impacts

By Lance Branquinho published 12 January 22

News Become a lot more concussion aware, with this new wearable tech from Hit.

Best mountain bikes under £500: Mountain bikes for those on the tightest budgets

By Lance Branquinho published 12 January 22

Buyers Guide We help you choose the best mountain bikes under £500, proving that cheap does not have to equal nasty

Antidote Darkmatter 29 is a high-idling race-focused downhill bike

By Lance Branquinho published 12 January 22

News Want a lightweight downhill bike with trick suspension and a proven lineage? Meet the Darkmatter 29er

Best mountain bike saddles: Top-rated seats for MTB riding

By Lance Branquinho published 10 January 22

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

YT release a new Uncaged Izzo 7

By Lance Branquinho published 4 January 22

News The Izzo platform goes downcountry, with a new 120mm, limited edition Uncaged 7

YT Mob is 'taking a break' for 2022

By Lance Branquinho published 23 December 21

News The YT Mob won’t be lining up as part of the 2022 UCI World Cup Elite downhill teams, but hints at a return to racing in the future

Specialized adds alloy Turbo Levo options to its lineup

By Lance Branquinho published 16 December 21

News Specialized has made its trail e-MTB more attainable with three new Turbo Levos, including alloy versions

Gravel bike suspension: Everything you need to know

By Lance Branquinho published 14 December 21

For hardcore gravel riding there are several suspension options to reduce fatigue – and empower your riding.

A rider wearing the best gravel bike shorts while riding a dry gravel track

Best gravel bike shorts: Bib shorts for comfortable adventures

By Lance Branquinho published 14 December 21

The best gravel bike shorts for carrying gear and staying comfortable for long hours on the saddle

Rapha Gone Racing video documents Lachlan Morton and Kenneth Karaya's Cape Epic 2021

By Lance Branquinho published 14 December 21

The Alt Tour aside, Lachlan Morton’s other big adventure was racing the Cape Epic this year

Gravel vs cyclocross bike: Understanding the differences

By Lance Branquinho published 7 December 21

Gravel and cyclocross bikes look remarkably similar. But there are very real differences between these two all-terrain riding options

Best hardtail mountain bikes: The best hardtails for cross country and trail riding

By Lance Branquinho published 2 December 21

Buyer's Guide Everything you need to know about the best hardtail mountain bikes for you

The 2022 Cape Epic route has been announced and it looks truly epic

By Lance Branquinho published 1 December 21

Riders will have one of the toughest first stages in Cape Epic history at the 2022 edition

SDG updates Tellis dropper post lever

By Lance Branquinho published 25 November 21

News The popular SDG Tellis dropper post lever, which matches with most drivetrain controls, has been made even better

Mountain bike shoe sale: Today's best deals on cheap MTB shoes

By Lance Branquinho, Graham Cottingham published 24 November 21

Deals Here's our round-up of the best deals on mountain bike shoes to transform your mountain bike riding experience

Best Black Friday Giro Ventana Fastlace deals

By Lance Branquinho published 22 November 21

Deal The Ventana Fastlace is a trail riding mountain bike shoe from Giro, which is great on and off the bike

Crankbrothers Stamp Speedlace shoe deals

Best Black Friday Crankbrothers Stamp Speedlace deals

By Lance Branquinho published 18 November 21

Deal The Crankbrothers Stamp Speedlace shoe combines the latest fit technology, with a dual-purpose tread design, for riding and walking comfort. We've found the best deals currently available