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
BIKERADAR TECH EDITOR
Many years of breaking bikes means Al can give reliable buying advice
SARAH BEDFORD
TESTER
Scotland-based Sarah has access to top trails and years of experience
JAMES COSTLEY-WHITE
EDITOR
Riding since ’92, JCW knows the score and has an eye for the key details
WILL POOLE
WORKSHOP MANAGER
MBUK’s mechanic can handle a bike as well as he wields his toolbox
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
The best
