Rich Owen
Rich Owen has led the Bikeperfect.com team since he joined in 2021. He's worked as a journalist and editor for over 24 years, with 12 years specializing in cycling media. Rich has previously been the editor of What Mountain Bike magazine, and has written for many cycling magazines and websites, including – Bikeradar.com, Mountain Biking UK, MBUK.com, Off-Road.cc, and Cycling Plus. Rich bought his first mountain bike (a Scott Tampico) in 1995 and has been riding MTB for almost 30 years. He likes hitting flowy yet technical trails and is a jack of many MTB trades, competing in cross-country, enduro and long-distance races over the years. A resident of North Devon, he can mostly be found pedaling furiously around his local trails, or slightly further afield on Exmoor and elsewhere in Britain's southwest.
Current rides: Merida One-Forty 6000, Banshee Paradox, YT Jeffsy Core 3, Saracen Ariel 30 Pro
Height: 175cm
Weight: 69kg
Latest articles by Rich Owen

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Buyer's Guide Our expert pick of the top glove options that give ultimate grip and protection all year round

By Rich Owen last updated
Buyer's Guide MTB pants have radically improved over the past few years, making full-leg coverage a popular option all year round. Our experts review and rank the best models available

By Guy Kesteven last updated
Buyer's Guide Our expert picks of cheap full-suspension MTBs that will boost your control and confidence on any trail

By Rich Owen last updated
Get the brand new version of this brilliant full-suspension mountain bike for just £999

By Rich Owen last updated
Buyer's Guide The best flat pedal MTB shoes we've tested for maximum grip and confidence when you’re out on the trails

By Rich Owen last updated
Buyer's Guide Our expert testers' pick of the grippiest and toughest mountain bike flat pedals you can buy

By Rich Owen last updated
Buyer's Guide Ride your favorite trail at night with the best mountain bike lights

By Guy Kesteven last updated
Buyer's Guide Which full-suspension mountain bikes are the pick of bunch for XC, downcountry, and trail riding? We've tested the best full-suspension machines for whatever you ride

By Rich Owen last updated
Buyer's Guide We've picked out the best Garmin smartwatches for MTB and cycling off-road, recording your rides and following routes

By Rich Owen Published
First ride The full-power Heckler is no more, but here comes the Vala to fill Santa Cruz's mid-travel e-MTB void

By Paul Norman last updated
Buyer's Guide Never overtighten a bolt again with our pick of the best torque wrenches and torque keys

By Rich Owen Published
Review A good torque wrench is a workshop essential, we test a digital model to see if its worth the extra investment

By Rich Owen Published
News The Californian brand reveals the latest generation of its massively popular Hightower, but it's tweaks, nips and tucks rather than radical changes

By Jim Bland last updated
Buyer's Guide The best waterproof MTB pants are packed full of modern weather-resisting technologies so you can focus on riding and the trail ahead

By Rich Owen Published
review Fox ditch the laces on the original Union Flat shoes for a wired fastening

By Rich Owen Published
News While heavy weather meant some tricky riding conditions, it didn't dampen the good vibes emanating from Exmoor

By Rich Owen last updated
Buyer's Guide Trail bikes have become the ultimate do-everything MTBs, efficient on the climbs and confident on the descents. Here's our pick of the best bikes available, every one has been fully tested by our expert team

By Paul Brett last updated
Buyer's Guide Fed up with getting lost on the trails, or are you looking for a way to record your rides? Here's our round-up of the best GPS computers for mountain biking

By Rich Owen last updated
Buyer's Guide MTB jerseys need to fit well, be tough enough to ride in, and keep you looking and feeling fresh in all riding conditions. Here's our test team's pick of the best

By Rich Owen Published
Review Rich Owen was a big fan of the previous Jeffsy, so what does he think of the latest Core 4 version after months of using it as his daily driver?

By Rich Owen Published
Review The Stamp Lace flat shoe is reinvented as the Stamp Trail Lace with a host of changes and updates

By Rich Owen last updated
Buyer's Guide Our test team's pick of the best MTB bottle cages to keep your water bottle secure out on the trails

By Rich Owen Published
Review Lighter-weight pants designed for trail bombing in warmer weather

By Rich Owen Published
Deal I've picked out the best US and UK deals on genuinely useful mountain bike products from across the internet – but none of them are from Amazon
