Latest articles by Guy Kesteven
Buyer's Guide Hitting the trails after dark can double your riding time. We pick the best lights for handlebar and helmet, depending on your budget and whether you ride XC, trail or enduro
Buyer's Guide The best bike-friendly pressure washers will blast dirt away without damaging bearings and seals, so we put the best pressure washers for bikes to the test
Buyer's Guide Our experts choose 10 of the best MTB sunglasses that will protect your eyes from debris, harmful UV rays, and keep you looking stylish on the trail
Review How good are the Fury mountain biking shades from French mountain optics specialists Julbo?
Buyer's Guide We showcase the best budget mountain bikes made for proper trail riding
Expert tester Guy Kesteven reviews mountain bikes of all prices and knows exactly what makes a big difference to your ride now and upgrade potential in the future. Here are his essential aspects to look for when buying a budget mountain bike
A kickstand-compatible, daily driver that can totally kick ass on the raddest enduro trails
Buyer's Guide Our pick of the best trail-orientated MTB tyres for ultimate grip, support and predictability in all conditions
Review How does a faster dry/loose race tyre designed by one of the best DH racers in the world work out as a trail tyre?
Review The DHR II is the ‘fit and forget’ rear trail tyre for a whole bunch of reasons
Review A wallet-friendly option for boosting grip in the worst winter trail conditions
Review If there’s a Maxxis Minion DHF on the front of your mountain bike then you’re basically sorted for any riding
Buyer's Guide Whether pounding out the miles or winching back to the top of the trail is your thing, here's our round-up of the best mountain bike saddles
Review Three decades on from its first release, the Bel Air is still one of the best MTB perches and now on its third iteration
Buyer's Guide Cross-country tyres are the lightest and fastest MTB rubber. You need to be able to finish if you're looking to finish first though and race conditions can really vary too
Review Can Schwalbe’s Rocket Ron Addix Speed Super Race really combine XC speed with trail style grip and is there anyone it won’t work for?
Buyer's Guide Fitting new MTB grips is an easy and cost-effective upgrade that can make a big difference to how your bike rides
Review Gusset does a whole range of grips, but the S2 Extra Softs are designed to be the grippiest of all
DH MTB legend Steve Peat is no stranger to hanging onto bars. We get hands-on with Peaty’s Monarch grip designs to see if they really do rule
Buyer's Guide The best gravel bikes under $2,000 / £2,000 to get the best performance without the top-tier prices
Review New sunglasses use a unique floating lens for comfort and clarity. We've been using them on-road and off to see if facial full-suspension really works
Review The Mavic Allroad bib shorts are tough, with loads of extra padding and bonus cargo features, too, but are they comfortable for long gravel and adventure days?
Review Is this affordable full-length zip, three-pocket jersey worth a look?
