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
SRAM GX Eagle AXS vs GX Eagle T-Type Transmission – mid-level wireless drivetrains go head-to-head
By Sean White published
Feature SRAM now offers two GX level wireless, electronic, MTB drivetrains. We compare both options, looking at compatibility, ease of fitting, weight and performance
After culling nearly all of its existing conventional bike range, is Whyte on the road to going all electric?
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
Whyte reveal the lightweight E-Lyte e-MTB range and brutally axe most of its conventional bikes with an e-bike focus for 2024
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
Best MTB helmet lights – light up the trails with these powerful helmet lights
By Aoife Glass last updated
Buyer's Guide Our round-up of the best MTB helmet lights will help you keep riding through dark evenings and experiencing your favorite trails in a whole new light
I've been hunting bargain full-suspension MTBs this Amazon Prime Day and this is an unmissable deal on a top bike
By Richard Owen published
Deal The extremely capable Vitus Mythique 29 VRX is excellent value at its regular price, but now it's insanely good at 30% off
This Garmin Instinct Solar smartwatch is at an unbeatable price this Amazon Prime Day
By Richard Owen published
Deal The Instinct Solar has been around for a few years now, but it captures all the essential metrics you're likely to need and if you like to play rough, it's totally bombproof too
Kyle Strait's prototype Vitus DH bike built for Red Bull Rampage 2023 is a thing of beauty
By Richard Owen published
News Check out the fully custom bike the Californian rider will be competing on at this year's Rampage event and its country and western theme
Do this one exercise for strength gains that will boost your gravity and e-MTB performance
By Richard Owen published
News Build a better upper MTB body with this essential movement that you can basically do anywhere
Best hardtail electric mountain bikes – our expert pick of entry level e-MTBs
By Sean White published
Buyer's Guide Our pick of the best electrically-assisted all-terrain bikes that blend versatility with performance
Fox Union Flat shoes review – a top choice for flat pedal riders
By Richard Owen published
Review Fox have a great rep for making MTB gear, so how does the brand's recent foray into flat shoes fare?
Think auto-shifting e-MTB gears aren't for you? SRAM's revolutionary Eagle Powertrain tech will change your mind
By Neal Hunt published
News SRAM gatecrashes the e-MTB party with the launch of a brand new motor system complete with AI gear shifting
Five Ten Freerider Pro vs Fox Union Flat – two excellent flat pedal MTB shoes, but which is best?
By Richard Owen published
Feature We've pitched the market leading performance MTB flat pedal shoe against a newer model from one of the biggest names in bike gear
Don't miss 'Bike Party', Martyn Ashton's theatre show touring the UK very soon
By Richard Owen published
News Ashton announces a speaking tour in which he talks about his life in MTB
Watch the crazy moment when mountain bikers bumped into King Charles strolling across the Scottish highlands
By Richard Owen published
Video MTB YouTuber films the bizarre encounter with the British monarch
EX Enduro 2023 review – spooky singletrack and biblical rain failed to dampen the party
By Richard Owen published
News The EX Enduro is having a lie down for a bit, but after this year's event, some time off is richly deserved
SRAM NX vs GX – what are the key differences between these 12-speed drivetrains?
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide We compare the two excellently priced SRAM drivetrain options
Do these 5 essential things after every mountain bike ride
By Richard Owen published
Feature Top tips for on building a sorted post-ride routine that will benefit both you and your bike
How to fix a broken bike chain – three methods that are easier than you might think
By Richard Owen last updated
How To A broken chain might seem like the end of a ride, but it needn't be with these simple fixes that will get bike back in working order
Best gravel bikes – drop bar off-roaders for racing and exploring
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Buyer's Guide Our round-up of the best gravel bikes from fast off-road racers to capable adventure machines
Canyon Spectral:ON CF 8 review – sorted, lively e-trail bomber
By Richard Owen published
Review Excellent ride-everything all-rounder from the German online-only brand
YT now make shorts and pants for trail and gravity riders, but the sendier gear comes in male only options
By Richard Owen published
News The new legwear looks great, but why don't women get their own gravity cut?
The latest Garmin watch software update gives cyclists a handy training boost
By Richard Owen published
News New software changes bring a raft of updates with a number of useful improvements to training plans for cyclists
Another British bike company goes under, citing Brexit trade barriers as a major factor
By Richard Owen last updated
News Former KTM UK agent, FLi Distribution ceases trading, with the owner stating, "I'm done with the red tape and the barriers to trade"