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 wizard Tom gives his gear a proper hammering

LUKE MARSHALL

TECH WRITER

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

RACHEL BENNET

STAFF WRITER

Rach hails from northern Scotland and has spent years riding rough tracks

TOM LAW

BIKERADAR MTB PRESENTER & WRITER

Tom’s propensity for crashing makes him ideal for testing kit

WILL POOLE

WORKSHOP MANAGER

When not prepping bikes in our workshop, Will’s out putting the miles in

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 product on test, in terms of performance, quality and price

An exceptional bit of kit for the money – you’re getting a fantastic deal

A truly outstanding piece of gear, regardless

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