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

By Richard Owen Published
News While things were looking bleak for the firm earlier this month, details of a new deal have recently emerged

By Richard Owen last updated
Features Insider advice from a Garmin expert helped me unlock the full training potential of my smartwatch and rebuild my MTB fitness after a long lay-off

By Rich Owen last updated
Buyer's Guide Our expert pick of flat pedal and clipless mountain bike shoes that are comfortable, secure, durable and will give you an excellent connection to your bike

By Richard Owen Published
News Despite rumors of 2023 being the final year for the three-day MTB race-party, the EX is back for its seventh edition

By Richard Owen Published
Review The Decoy's frame may have been around for a while now, but there's still lots to love about this lively MX e-MTB

By Paul Brett last updated
Buyer's Guide MTB full-face helmets provide the highest level of safety when riding gnarly terrain. Check out our tried and tested recommendations

By Rich Owen last updated
Buyer's Guide MTB and gravel shock pumps that will get your suspension settings exactly where you need them – every time

By Graham Cottingham last updated
Buyer's Guide We breakdown everything you need to know to choose the best mountain bike and have a great time on the trails

By Guy Kesteven last updated
Buyer's Guide Proper winter MTB boots can help prevent the inevitable misery of mountain biking with frozen feet. Here’s our pick of the best footwear for when temperatures head south

By Rich Owen last updated
Review Rich Owen has been testing Shimano's new flat pedal winter boot to see if it measures up

By Richard Owen Published
Features Gears, gloves, e-MTB motors and much more, the Bike Perfect test team nominate their top choices for Gear of the Year

By Richard Owen Published
News New features make the latest Tacx smart trainer the top indoor option for off-road riders over the winter season

By Richard Owen last updated
Opinion Rich Owen ponders whether mountain bikes and technology are really a happy match and whether we should all channel our inner Luddite

By Richard Owen last updated
Deal I've had many pairs of Freerider Pros over the years and despite strong competition from newer rivals, they're still the best flat shoes I've ever tested

By Richard Owen Published
News The latest Stumpys get SRAM Transmission drivetrains, but is it the end of the line for this particular version?

By Richard Owen last updated
Deal Just like Canyon's Neuron 5, the Vitus Mythique VRS is a versatile and easy to ride full-suspension MTB, and now it's at its lowest price ever

By Paul Brett last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday may be over but the deals from all the biggest mountain bike and off-road cycling brands are still going strong

By Richard Owen last updated
Cyber Monday Updated daily – the best bargain electric mountain bikes from the Cyber Monday shopping event

By Richard Owen last updated
Cyber Monday If you're looking for a seriously capable electric mountain bike at a bargain price, fantastic value for money doesn't get any better than this

By Sean White Published
Features SRAM now offers two GX level wireless, electronic, MTB drivetrains. We compare both options, looking at compatibility, ease of fitting, weight and performance

By Richard Owen Published
Opinion The British bike manufacturer has announced it's 2024 line up which now has just five non-electric bikes in it

By Richard Owen Published
News British innovators Whyte announces its 2024 line-up and drastically cuts back on the number of conventional bikes it produces, completely dropping gravel


