Articles by: 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

Christopher Blevins S-Works Epic race bike, post-wash, at Specialized African HQ, in Stellenbosch

Pro bike: Christopher Blevins' Specialized Epic S-Works

By Lance Branquinho published 5 April 22

Pro Bike What spec was the highest place Specialized at the 2022 Cape Epic? We take a closer look at Christopher Blevins' race bike

Pro bike: Karl Platt's Bulls Wild Edge

By Lance Branquinho published 29 March 22

Pro Bike To many, the greatest Cape Epic rider. This is the Bulls Wild Edge, that Karl Platt is using to the master the 2022 event

Pro bike: Marco Joubert's Giant Anthem

By Lance Branquinho published 28 March 22

Pro Bike Giant’s Anthem isn’t the first bike you think of for a Cape Epic pro rider. But Marco Joubert won stage 5 on this one

Pro bike: Kaysee Armstrong's Liv Pique

By Lance Branquinho published 25 March 22

Pro Bike Fox Factory damping and XTR shifting – but the most interesting aspect of this Liv Pique, is the noise it can make, on demand

Pro bike: Jaco Venter's Cape Epic 2022 Trek Supercaliber

By Lance Branquinho last updated 24 March 22

Pro Bike What does a former Grand Tour road racer build for the world’s toughest mountain bike race? A Trek Supercaliber

Best gravel bike pedals 2023 – light yet tough pedals for getting the power down off-road

By Lance Branquinho published 3 February 22

Buyers Guide What makes the best gravel bike pedals – road ones, mountain bike or something else? Check our list and find out!

OneUp announces the V2 dropper post with up to 240mm of travel

By Lance Branquinho published 2 February 22

Riders at the upper end of the frame size spectrum, will love this new dropper post from OneUp

Danny MacSkill riding the Santa Cruz Heckler e-MTB under some rocky outcrops

Santa Cruz Heckler e-MTB goes 29er

By Lance Branquinho published 1 February 22

News More wheel options and bigger battery capacity for the Santa Cruz's Heckler e-MTB

Reeb's Sqweeb V4 frame is a three-in-one trail/enduro monster bike

By Lance Branquinho published 31 January 22

News The Reeb Sqweeb frame range is now lighter and provides travel spanning 130- to 163mm

Tektro reveals ED9: An all-new, simple e-MTB drivetrain

By Lance Branquinho published 28 January 22

News A possible e-MTB drivetrain value breakthrough, with Tektro's new ED9 1x9 system

Giant updates alloy Trance X E+ with new motor and bigger battery for 2022

By Steve Williams last updated 27 January 22

News The 2022 Giant Trance X E+ also gets redesigned controls and adjustable geometry for even better trail manners

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 2023 – 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

YT release a new Uncaged Izzo 7

By Lance Branquinho last updated 5 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 last updated 28 June 22

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

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