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 The British manufacturer add to their flat pedal lineup with a brand new model

By Richard Owen Published
News Switching from booming bass lines to blissed out beats has been shown to speed up recovery levels

By Ryan Simonovich Last updated
Features Want to get into mountain biking but unsure of the first steps? Then read on for all the info you'll need to get started

By Richard Owen Published
News This one-of-a-kind enduro confirms details for 2023 and a major change in the pipeline for 2024

By Ryan Simonovich Last updated
How To There are multiple adjustments that can be made when your gears become noisy or start slipping and skipping. Here's everything you need to know to fix things yourself

By Richard Owen Published
Review We test 100%'s lightweight riding pants in a range of temperatures and conditions

By Richard Owen Published
Video The Finnish freerider drops his 'My Kona, Joonas Vinnari' edit with plenty of flashback VHS footage of freeride in the noughties

By Richard Owen Published
Interview We chat with the French rider and one-man film production team on how he put his impressive second edit together

By Richard Owen Published
Not yet ratedReview Hot on the heels of his signature Crankbrothers Stamp 7 pedals, Fabio Wibmer gets his own shoe model too

By Richard Owen Published
Review An excellent storage and access solution for owners of multiple bikes and families who ride

By Colin Levitch Last updated
Buyer's Guide MTB tires that will help keep you and your bike upright in the most slippery trail conditions

By Richard Owen Published
Cyber Monday One US retailer is offering over 20% off Garmin's latest GPS bike computer for Cyber Monday

By Richard Owen Published
Cyber Monday Save up to 42% on GoPro's most recent action cameras in this Cyber Monday GoPro deal

By Richard Owen Published
Black Friday This excellent upgrade tech is currently available at its lowest price yet

By Richard Owen Published
Black Friday Save money on the Garmin Fenix 7 GPS smartwatch ahead of this Black Friday

By Richard Owen Last updated
Deal Save a massive chunk off this hardcore trail bike that sports a RockShox Lyrik Ultimate and Super Deluxe Ultimate suspension combo

By Richard Owen Last updated
Deal One US retailer has significantly marked down Garmin's current flagship GPS bike computer in advance of Black Friday

By Richard Owen Published
Review With 2,100 lumens, the second-gen Zenith certainly packs a punch, but is it worth the hefty investment?

By Richard Owen Published
News Entries for one the UK's gnarliest and most enjoyable enduro weekends open on November 15th

By Guy Kesteven Published
News Looking to build upon the SB150's enduro race legacy, Yeti reveal the new and even more capable SB160

By Richard Owen Published
Not yet ratedReview Gravity MTB brand YT launch into the gravel market with the Szepter. We get hands-on with the new bike in the California hills

By Richard Owen Published
News The Waveforms come in two sizes, four colors and spin on three bearings plus a bushing

By Josh Ross Published
Buyer's Guide Start riding today with a great, dirt-searching gravel bike that doesn’t cost a fortune
