Sean Fishpool

Sean Fishpool

Freelance writer

Sean has old school cycle touring in his blood, with a coast to coast USA ride and a number of month-long European tours in his very relaxed palmares. Also an enthusiastic midpack club cyclocross and XC racer, he loves his role as a junior cycle coach on the Kent/Sussex borders, and likes to squeeze in a one-day unsupported 100-miler on the South Downs Way at least once a year. Triathlon and adventure racing fit into his meandering cycling past, as does clattering around the Peak District on a rigid Stumpjumper back in the day.

Latest articles by Sean Fishpool

Trek Domane SL 5 Gen 5
I was unsure about endurance road bikes, but the new Trek Domane SL 5 Gen 5 won me over

By Sean Fishpool Published

Review Even in its base spec, the latest Domane is a willing all-day companion

Review
Best mountain bike saddles: The top 6 most highly rated MTB seats we've tested

By Graham Cottingham Published

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

Buyer's Guide
Specialized Power Expert saddle
Specialized Power Expert saddle review: Short-nosed MTB and gravel comfort

By Sean Fishpool Published

Review Its short nose and deep cutaway have proven themselves for aero-positioned comfort, but Specialized also rates the Power Expert for gravel. How does it perform?

Review
Selle Italia X-LR Ti316 Superflow on a tree stump
Selle Italia X-LR Ti316 Superflow saddle review: A premium option for XC racers

By Sean Fishpool Published

Review Selle Italia combines its current saddles to create a lightweight racey off-road saddle, but is less, in fact, more?

Review
Spank Spike 160 saddle review: A good choice for gravity racers

By Sean Fishpool Published

Review The Spank Spike is a tough, lean saddle aimed at the performance enduro and DH audience, but is it comfortable enough for a full day's riding?

Review