Latest articles by Guy Kesteven
Best mountain bike sunglasses 2026: We test the top MTB eyewear for protection and clear vision
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
Julbo Fury sunglasses review: Top-class riding specs with a five-star rating
Review How good are the Fury mountain biking shades from French mountain optics specialists Julbo?
Best budget mountain bikes 2026: Our test team's pick of sorted MTBs at affordable prices
Buyer's Guide We showcase the best budget mountain bikes made for proper trail riding
I've been testing MTBs for over 30 years. Here are the 5 must-have features I look for on a budget mountain bike
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
Merida Big Trail 600 review: Fantastically rad riding, hardtail freak
A kickstand-compatible, daily driver that can totally kick ass on the raddest enduro trails
Best MTB trail tyres 2026: We pick 9 totally sorted options for hitting the trails
Buyer's Guide Our pick of the best trail-orientated MTB tyres for ultimate grip, support and predictability in all conditions
Maxxis Dissector Exo tyre review: Trail option that deftly straddles the speed vs grip line
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?
Maxxis Minion DHR II review: The benchmark hardcore mountain bike back tyre
Review The DHR II is the ‘fit and forget’ rear trail tyre for a whole bunch of reasons
Specialized Hillbilly Grid Trail 2Bliss Ready T9 review: Bargain-priced winter tyre
Review A wallet-friendly option for boosting grip in the worst winter trail conditions
Maxxis Minion DHF review: Superbly surefooted all-rounder
Review If there’s a Maxxis Minion DHF on the front of your mountain bike then you’re basically sorted for any riding
Best mountain bike saddles: The top 6 most highly rated MTB seats we've tested
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
SDG Bel Air V3.0 Lux-Alloy saddle review: An MTB design classic
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
Best XC tyres 2026: Two seasoned cross-country racers pick the fastest mountain bike tyres for maximum speed and control
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
Schwalbe Rocket Ron XC tyre review: Our favourite all-condition race tyre
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?
Best MTB grips 2026: Improve your mountain bike's comfort, control and handling
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
Gusset S2 Extra Soft Compound grips review: Superb grip in all-weathers
Review Gusset does a whole range of grips, but the S2 Extra Softs are designed to be the grippiest of all
Peaty’s Monarch grips review: Fantastic control and comfort
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
Best gravel bikes under $2,000 / £2,000: Lower-priced bikes that still deliver
Buyer's Guide The best gravel bikes under $2,000 / £2,000 to get the best performance without the top-tier prices
Red Bull Spect Flow cycling sunglasses review
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
Mavic Allroad bib shorts review
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?
Proviz Classic Endurance Jersey
Review Is this affordable full-length zip, three-pocket jersey worth a look?
Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR review
Review Continental’s 5000 S TR are our benchmark for premium-price, ultimate-performance tubeless road tyres
Giro Eclipse Spherical helmet review
Review Giro’s Eclipse Spherical helmet debuted in the peloton last year- and now us mere mortals can buy it, but is it worth the expense?
