Mountain Biking UK

WRECKED & RATED

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

LUKE MARSHALL

TECH WRITER

Downhiller Luke is always looking for what saves time between the tape

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

ANDY LLOYD

PHOTOGRAPHER

Andy’s snapped away all day for years, and can tell what’s up to the task

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

We base our scores on value for money and performance

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