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MEET THE TESTERS
ROBIN WEAVER
TECH EDITOR IN CHIEF
With three decades of MTB experience, Rob can identify the kit that works
TOM MARVIN
SENIOR TECH EDITOR
XC/trail/enduro rider and tech wizard Tom gives his gear a proper hammering
ALEX EVANS
BIKE RADAR TECH EDITOR
Many years of breaking bikes means Al can give reliable buying advice
WILL POOLE
WORKSHOP MANAGER
A dab hand at building and tuning bikes, Will knows what’ll do the job
RUSSELL BURTON
PHOTOGRAPHER/TESTER
Big days outdoors mean that snapper Russ needs equipment that lasts
JAMES COSTLEY-WHITE
EDITOR
JCW has 30 years of riding under his belt and an eye for the key details
WHY OUR TESTS ARE THE BEST!
Our technical-editor-in-chief, Rob Weaver, gets new products in as soon as they’re available and coordinates all the testing through our team of tech experts, who have unrivalled knowledge and experience. Every test starts with a detailed product check in the workshop. Next, we hit the trails… hard! We test in real riding conditions, incorporating feedback from multiple riders, and don’t stop until we have the complete picture, no matter how long it takes. Our testing is staunchly independent and not influenced by PR or advertisers (sometimes to their great discomfort). We’re never afraid to tell you the truth.
HOW WE RATE
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