Articles by Lance Branquinho, Freelance writer

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.

Articles by: Lance Branquinho

Best budget dropper posts: lower saddles at lower prices

By Lance Branquinho last updated 5 May 22

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 now offers raw carbon frames

By Lance Branquinho last updated 12 November 21

News The Spanish brand now offers unpainted carbon frames

Bird brings more value with alloy Aether trail bike

By Lance Branquinho published 23 December 20

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 published 18 December 20

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

Canyon Strive updated for 2021

By Lance Branquinho published 17 December 20

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

Manitou lanches more affordable Mezzer Expert enduro fork

By Lance Branquinho published 16 December 20

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

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

By Lance Branquinho published 14 December 20

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

Marin adds carbon to its Alpine Trail range

By Lance Branquinho last updated 16 December 20

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

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

By Lance Branquinho published 10 December 20

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

Stoic is a new bargain trail hardtail from Canyon

By Lance Branquinho published 9 December 20

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

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

By Lance Branquinho published 8 December 20

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

The refreshed Canyon Spectral is now a 29er

By Lance Branquinho published 3 December 20

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

Alpine E is Marin's new enduro e-MTB

By Lance Branquinho published 1 December 20

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

Best BMX bikes for beginners

By Lance Branquinho published 23 November 20

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

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

By Lance Branquinho published 12 November 20

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

Redesigned Merida Ninety-Six gets a downcountry makeover

By Lance Branquinho published 12 November 20

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

Fox Transfer dropper post grows to 200mm

By Lance Branquinho published 11 November 20

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

Upgrade your Evil with Cascade Components' new link

By Lance Branquinho published 10 November 20

News Cascade Components has developed a new performance modifying link for one of the world's most desirable enduro bikes

Cane Creek's Kitsuma makes twin-tube tech more user friendly

By Lance Branquinho published 9 November 20

News The Cane Creek Kitsuma has all the benefits of a twin-tube damper with much less user complexity

Stif's new Squatch is an agile 130mm hardtail

By Lance Branquinho published 6 November 20

News Stif has spent three years developing its new Squatch, which is a steel 29er with very modern angles

Best BMX bikes for kids 2023 – small bikes for small people

By Lance Branquinho last updated 9 November 23

Buyer's Guide What is the best BMX bike to buy kids when they transition from balancing bikes?

RaceFace's budget wheelset has new hubs

By Lance Branquinho published 5 November 20

News RaceFace reverts to J-Bend spokes for its Aeffect R wheelset update

These Hayes Dominion T2 brakes have Reynolds carbon levers

By Lance Branquinho published 4 November 20

News Hayes has made its Dominion brakes even lighter, with a new limited edition T2

DMR's V11 is a much cheaper Vault

By Lance Branquinho published 3 November 20

News DMR V11 delivers a Vault shape and design features, at a much lower price.

Urge Nimbus is a grown-up helmet for kids

By Lance Branquinho published 2 November 20

News The Nimbus has all those features of an adult trail riding helmet, in a much smaller package

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