Lance Branquinho
Lance Branquinho is a Namibian-born journalist who graduated to mountain biking after injuries curtailed his trail running. He has a weakness for British steel hardtails, especially those which only run a single gear. As well as Bike Perfect, Lance has written for MBR.com, Off-Road.cc and Cycling News.
Latest articles by Lance Branquinho
![Delium Adventure](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9MVaKEh27LNe69we2nffb3-320-80.jpg)
Delium releases new Adventure line of MTB tires
By Lance Branquinho published
News The Adventure range, from Delium, has some impressive specifications on offer for XC and enduro riders
![Fox rear shock on an MTB frame](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hzJJwXKPuxrnp4sjqjK6MY-320-80.jpg)
Air vs coil shock: Which is best for your mountain bike?
By Lance Branquinho published
Feature The differences between air and coil shocks are much smaller than a decade ago, but which is best?
![Santa Cruz Chameleon](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Wd6vmhEYV4PjExkZZvYiy5-320-80.jpg)
Santa Cruz relaunches Chameleon as an alloy-only hardtail
By Lance Branquinho published
News Santa Cruz’s trail hardtail gets more hardcore, as the alloy Chameleon becomes much slacker
![Valve types](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RZHSF4CKT6DKazomHhpER6-320-80.jpg)
Schrader vs Presta valves: Understanding the differences
By Lance Branquinho published
Feature You never think of valves until they fail. But what is the difference between Presta and Schrader valves?
![e-bike Rossi](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cHUkcyA3sbdedqt6RvThBK-320-80.jpg)
Valentino Rossi teases VR46 e-bike
By Lance Branquinho published
news The great Italian motorcycle racer is adding his VR46 brand to a new e-bike range
![Chisel alloy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DF6xJQ6wMXTCzCpSi4wgo3-320-80.jpg)
Specialized updates the Chisel LTD range with new Fire and Water colorway options
By Lance Branquinho published
News If you like the idea of a red or blue custom hardtail build, without breaking the bank, these Chisel LTDs are the real deal
![Rotor Rings UTD](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/H4B33KWJYs6jKuNFMp3x6D-320-80.jpg)
Rotor Universal Tooth chainring works with any Shimano or SRAM 1x system
By Lance Branquinho published
News Does having to check chainring compatibility annoy you? These new Rotor Universal Tooth ‘rings are the answer
![A rider corners around a berm on one of the best hardtail mountain bikes under $1,500](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9hNLSaz4eNzgPdyDzH8LEh-320-80.jpg)
Best hardtail mountain bikes under $1,500 – Hit the trails on a budget
By Lance Branquinho published
Buyers Guide What are the best hardtail mountain bikes under $1,500? We list a selection of the hottest value hardtails
![7.20 HexaGO](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ssmdNhridSWmVCp5Tj69qj-320-80.jpg)
Could HexaGO be an alternative to MIPS?
By Lance Branquinho published
News Italian brand 7.20, has refined its HexaGO technology and packed it into the Awake helmet
![The new SRAM HS2 disc brake rotor](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6KpRbHrR3GLZowwiWRD7FX-320-80.jpg)
New disc-brake rotors from Shimano and SRAM
By Lance Branquinho published
News Two big names in braking have released improved rotors, to help you slow down with more control
![Ryder Luberetta chain-lubing accessory](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wKbkoZfwkmy72R2Pa9cPiZ-320-80.jpg)
Eurobike award for Ryder Luberetta chain-lubing tool
By Lance Branquinho, Aaron Borrill published
News Ryder Innovation’s Luberetta is a more efficient way of keeping your chain lubed, without the mess
![Bosch product 2022](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JppDRSKYxwD777bmNXo5U8-320-80.jpg)
Bosch reveals huge PowerTube 750Wh battery at Eurobike
By Lance Branquinho published
News A new app, control module and massive PowerTube battery pack, as Bosch prepares for 2022
![Nino Schurter leading the field at 2021 UCI Mountain Bike World Championship](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iMWyXZyzyPKSb9xr99mEXe-320-80.jpg)
Schurter and Minnaar turn back the clock to win UCI MTB World Championships in Val di Sole
By Lance Branquinho published
News Old School rules apply at the UCI World Championships, as two legends add another rainbow jersey to their collection
![Mondraker 3D anaglyphic](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3dmsxNixkLmHLDh9ig3Qnk-320-80.jpg)
Mondraker reveals stunning 3D-anaglyphic World Champs Summums
By Lance Branquinho published
News Mondraker goes beyond wild colors for its Summun Carbon RR, with a lively 3D enhanced finish
![gravel carbon wheels](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YduGhAxycj7pDey4DtDaCR-320-80.jpg)
WTB's CZR i23 gravel rim is now available as a complete wheelset
By Lance Branquinho published
WTB is bringing its CZR i23 rim technology to the market in a variety of wheel builds and are covered by WTB's Ride With Confidence Guarantee