Our expertise allows you to shop with confidence and peace of mind, knowing the products you buy are quality and well-trusted. Skip the sidewalk and head straight for the trail with the Huffy Men’s Extent 26 in 18-Speed Mountain Bike. It’s made with a steel frame and steel suspension to deliver one smooth ride after the next. It’s also equipped with a Shimano 18-speed derailleur and front and rear brakes to give you maximum control and comfort. The main feat on that Specialized was replacing its bottom bracket.And of course it had a stuck fixed side.
Not afraid of a challenge, Graham has embraced bikepacking over the last few years and likes nothing more than strapping some bags to his bike and covering big miles to explore Scotland’s wildernesses. When he isn’t shredding the gnar in the Tweed Valley, sleeping in bushes, or tinkering with bikes, he is writing tech reviews for BikePerfect. Graham is all about riding bikes off-road with almost 20 years of riding experience covering downhill, enduro, and gravel. Based in Edinburgh, he has mountain biking and gravel riding right on his doorstep. In 2016 Canyon suffered some growing pains which caused significant delays in shipping.
That said, if you are looking for a modern trail/enduro mountain bike then the Spectral is one of the best bikes on the market. Santa Cruz has always drawn a certain level of allure based on its high-quality bikes, but the brand’s race endeavors have been a big part of that story, too. The Santa Cruz Syndicate race team has not only been one of the most successful race teams on the circuit but also a hotbed for testing. Santa Cruz has benefited massively from leveraging the experience and knowledge of current and past riders such as Greg Minnaar, Steve Peat, Josh Bryceland, and Luca Shaw.
Getting there has been a 47-year journey with some industry-defining bikes, some missteps, and a lot of innovation. The first few years were focused on road cycling and led to the first Specialized product, a tire. From there, the next major move was recognizing the importance of an emerging scene.
All returns with a gift receipt will receive a store credit for the huffy cruiser bicycles amount of the item at the time of purchase. We have print at home, paperless and collection options available. Graham Cottingham joined the BikePerfect team as our senior tech writer in 2020. With over 20 years of riding experience, he has dabbled in downhill, enduro, and gravel racing.