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

JAMES COSTLEY-WHITE

EDITOR

Riding since ’92, JCW knows the score and has an eye for the key details

RACHEL BENNET

STAFF WRITER

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

NICK CLARK

BIKERADAR DIGI WRITER

Nick’s based in North Wales and descends those peaks hard and fast

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 of how much it costs

CANNONDALE TERRUS HELMET

£120

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