Mick Kirkman

Mick Kirkman

Freelance writer

An ex-elite downhill racer, Mick's been mucking about and occasionally racing mountain bikes for over twenty years. Racing led to photo modelling and testing kit for magazines back in the day, and, nowadays, he's mostly riding enduro-style terrain on conventional and electric bikes. As curious as ever about products and tech, he's as likely to be on the other side of the lens or computer screen rating, reviewing and shooting all the latest gear. Mick's list of regular clients includes Bike Perfect, MBR, MBUK, and most of the leading UK MTB publications at one point or another.

Articles by: Mick Kirkman

Bluegrass Seamless Lite D3O Back Protector

Bluegrass Seamless Lite D3O Back Protector review – excellent, unobtrusive rear protection

By Mick Kirkman published

Review This lightweight protection vest from Bluegrass uses a fast-drying mesh material to support an impact-hardening back panel

Dainese Trail Skins Air Vest

Dainese Trail Skins Air Vest review – keenly priced MTB protection

By Mick Kirkman published

Review High-quality, affordable and lightweight front and rear protection that also doubles up as a spine protector with the chest guard removed.

Fox Racing Baseframe Pro D30

Fox Racing Baseframe Pro D3O review – MTB armor with serious protection, comfortable and freedom of movement

By Mick Kirkman published

Review Impact-hardening D3O panels resist impacts and a clever ‘spacer mesh’ keeps the vest just off the skin to greatly aid in cooling and airflow

Bluegrass Seamless D3O

Best MTB body armor 2023 – top options for protection and comfort

By Mick Kirkman last updated

Buyer's Guide Mountain bike protection for the upper body comes in the form of padded vests and jackets. Here’s the best MTB body armor you can buy for trail and enduro riding

Merida eONE-SIXTY best electric mountain bike

Best electric mountain bikes 2023 – top rated e-MTBs that will give your riding a boost

By Richard Owen last updated

Buyer's Guide With a motor between the cranks, the best e-MTBs unlock huge potential for increasing your riding range and powering up the climbs

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