Latest articles by Guy Kesteven
Review The latest version of Pirelli’s Scorpion Enduro tire finally delivers on the control and confidence they’ve been chasing
Review Schwalbe’s big all-terrain roller is seriously tough and feels fast on asphalt, but what’s it like off-road?
Opinion Guy Kesteven has been talking to legendary MTB champion and consistent innovator, Tracy Moseley, about powering up the future of not just Enduro but riding in general
Opinion Honda’s original MTB is still iconic after 20 years, but their new concept e-MTB looks very disappointing. Guy Kesteven takes a deep dive into the tech
Features Guy Kesteven reckons some of the best bike rides are in the worst weather so get ready to go wild this winter with his expert tips for dirty off-road fun
Features Looking at the winter weather and worried what it’ll do to your bike? We’ve got everything you need to know to keep your ride – and your riding – alive until it’s time to wear shorts again
Buyer's Guide Ten ways you can massively improve your bike without giving your wallet heart failure
Opinion Our freerange tech editor Guy Kesteven spends too much time testing to get attached to most bikes but he and ‘his’ Specialized Chisel have become firm (if unlikely) best friends over the past few years. Spesh want the frame back now though, so here’s his tearjerking farewell…
Review Our expert testers have been hammering these UK-made lightweight XC pedals for nearly two years so what’s their conclusion?
Review What do our expert testers think of Pirelli’s loose and dirty focused gravel tire?
Review Width fits and a pull out rain mitt cover make SQLab’s all-weather glove super versatile favorite of our expert testers
News Specialized’s lightweight Turbo Kenevo SL2 monster truck e-MTB gets more power and torque with less noise. Get our expert take on the new tech
Buyer's Guide Our round-up of the best MTB helmet lights will help you keep riding through dark evenings and experiencing your favorite trails in a whole new light
Opinion Guy Kesteven explains how testing is a constant process and part of that is re-evaluating and re-writing past reviews
Review Guy Kesteven rides the Loam Carbon handlebar from the affordable alloy mountain bike component specialists PNW to see if their CBD tech really is dope
Opinion Iconic UK brand Islabikes are winding down operations after 18 years. Guy Kesteven explains why they’re one of the few companies that truly deserve the game changer name and why the game they changed mattered more than any other
Review Is Santa Crz’s Stigmata Force 1X AXS RSV the new pedigree standard for progressive gravel performance or a drop bar mountain bike mongrel?
Review Cotic’s Jeht 2 is a superbly sorted, primarily UK-built, steel-framed trail charger that can tackle the toughest trails flat out in a distinctively charismatic, eco-friendly way
News Cotic Jeht 2 gets a Scottish build and paint job, geometry tweaks and improved sizing options
Opinion Guy Kesteven rides illegal trails all the time and he knows he’s not alone. The whole question of unsanctioned trail use is stepping up a level officially though, so what happens next?
News Suppliers told “Cancel any remaining backorders, no one is going to get paid” as key investors pull funding
Opinion The world governing body say enduro participation and viewer numbers are the best ever and independent events are thriving too. So why are pro teams quitting enduro racing and why are top riders diversifying into DH amidst rumors that enduro will be dead as a top level sport within a couple of years?
Review Trek’s Checkpoint has unique progressive geometry and scissor frame features and all the mount points you could want. But is it a multi-surface, multi-mission master or a complicated compromise?
Opinion Guy Kesteven is lucky enough to test the latest mountain bike clothing from the world’s most innovative and well respected brands. Recent experiences have stirred up his long held suspicion that a lot of heavily hyped kit is actually a bit...
