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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

best mountain bike helmet under $100

Best mountain bike helmet under $100: affordable MTB helmets for trail riding

By Lance Branquinho

Buyer's Guide Safety can be affordable. We list the best cheap mountain bike helmets that offer fair value, protection and style.

Sour Bicycles Pasta Party

Sour Bicycles wants you to have a Pasta Party on the trails

By Lance Branquinho

News With Sour Bicycles new steel 29er there is nothing Sour about this sweet steel deal

Best e-MTB motors

Best e-MTB motors: choosing the best e-MTB motor for your riding

By Lance Branquinho

Buyer's Guide The e-MTB has revolutionized riding. Do you need more power, or better range? We list the latest motor options

Farr Headspace stem 50mm 2021

Farr Headspace stem now available in 50mm

By Lance Branquinho

News Get into a better Headspace with this 50mm stem from Farr, featuring a classic wide clamp structure

KFX i25 carbon wheels

FSA's new KFX i25 is a narrow-yet-light wheelset

By Lance Branquinho

News The KFX i25 is FSA's interpretation of what riders want in an XC racing wheelset.

PNW

Best budget dropper posts: lower saddles at lower prices

By Lance Branquinho

Buyer's Guide Budget dropper posts are readily available these days, so a fun time on the trails doesn't have to sap all your cash

Orbea carbon gloss finish

Orbea now offers raw carbon frames

By Lance Branquinho

News The Spanish brand now offers unpainted carbon frames

Best hardtail mountain bikes

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

By Lance Branquinho

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

Bird Aether trail bike

Bird brings more value with alloy Aether trail bike

By Lance Branquinho

News The Aether 9 is now available in alloy, with some very progressive frame angles angles for a 130mm 29er

Specialized Enduro Cascade Components link

Cascade Components launches a new link for Specialized's Enduro bike

By Lance Branquinho

News New aftermarket link adds 10mm to Specialized's Enduro bike

Canyon Strive range update

Canyon Strive updated for 2021

By Lance Branquinho

News Updated Canyon Strive CFR is Canyon's super light 29er enduro bike, with shapeshifting geometry.

Mezzer Expert

Manitou lanches more affordable Mezzer Expert enduro fork

By Lance Branquinho

News A new damper has made the Mezzer Expert enduro fork cheaper than the Pro model.

Commencal Meta Power TR

New Commencal Meta Power TR e-MTB proves that less is more

By Lance Branquinho

News By sacrificing travel numbers, Commencal has produces an e-MTB that might feel more fun to ride.

Marin Alpine Trail Carbon bike

Marin adds carbon to its Alpine Trail range

By Lance Branquinho

News Marin 29er enduro bike gets improved geometry and carbon construction

Shuttle 29er

Pivot gives its new Shuttle e-MTB an EP8 motor upgrade

By Lance Branquinho

News Shimano's latest mid-drive motor tech for Pivot's new Shuttle e-MTB

Canyon Stoic

Stoic is a new bargain trail hardtail from Canyon

By Lance Branquinho

News Stoic is Canyon's new aluminum hardtail, combining value and some very slack angles

Pivot March 6 27.5

Pivot's new Mach 6 remains true to its 27.5in roots

By Lance Branquinho

News Pivot has redesigned its Mach 6 enduro bike making the platform more capable but still keeping its 27.5in fun-size wheel configuration

Canyon Spectral 29

The refreshed Canyon Spectral is now a 29er

By Lance Branquinho

News Canyon's redesigned Spectral has bigger wheels, updated geometry and 150mm of frame travel

Marin Alpine e-MTB

Alpine E is Marin's new enduro e-MTB

By Lance Branquinho

News New Marin Alpine E blends coil suspension and Shimano EP8 mid-drive motor technology as Marin gets serious about e-MTBs

cheap mtb shoes

Cheap MTB shoes: Today's best deals on mountain bike shoes

By Lance Branquinho, Graham Cottingham

Deals Finding a good discount could get you some cheap MTB shoes and transform your riding experience

Best BMX for beginners

Best BMX bikes for beginners

By Lance Branquinho

Buyer's Guide These entry-level options are the best BMX bikes for those wanting to restart their street- or trick-riding obsession

VITUS E-SOMMET VRX

The Vitus E-Sommet mixes wheel sizes for e-Enduro

By Lance Branquinho

News The redesigned Vitus E-Sommet is a 167mm e-MTB keen on the toughest enduro trails

Merida Ninety Six

Redesigned Merida Ninety-Six gets a downcountry makeover

By Lance Branquinho

News Merida's popular Ninety-Six XC race bike adds progressive geometry to compliment its climbing ability

Fox Transfer 200

Fox Transfer dropper post grows to 200mm

By Lance Branquinho

News The Californian suspension specialist has now added a longer Transfer to its dropper seatpost range

Best dropper posts: Rockshox AXS best dropper post

Best dropper posts: dropper posts to suit all abilities

By Lance Branquinho, Graham Cottingham

Buyer's Guide Bikeperfect's round-up of the best dropper posts