Articles by Neal Hunt, Freelance Writer

Neal has been riding bikes of all persuasions for over 20 years and has had a go at racing most of them to a pretty average level across the board. From town center criteriums to the Megavalanche and pretty much everything in between. Neal has worked in the bicycle industry his entire working life, from starting out as a Saturday lad at the local bike shop to working for global brands in a variety of roles; he has built an in-depth knowledge and love of all things tech. Based in Sheffield, UK, he can be found riding the incredible local trails on a wide variety of bikes whenever he can

Articles by: Neal Hunt

Side view of Sweet Protection Bushwhacker 2Vi helmet

Sweet Protection Bushwhacker 2Vi helmet review – feature-packed trail/enduro option

By Neal Hunt published 1 June 23

Review The range-topping helmet has been designed for protection at the higher speeds now possible on modern trail and enduro bikes with all the features you could ask for

Orange ODI Reflex grip on bike handlebar

ODI Reflex grip review – a 5 star offering from the original lock-on brand

By Neal Hunt published 24 May 23

Review Lock-on grip pioneers ODI recently launched the Reflex. It has a long list of features, but how does that relate to performance?

Saracen introduces the Levarg – a gravel bike with backward spelling but forward-thinking design?

By Neal Hunt published 27 April 23

The new Levarg is a range of budget-friendly alloy gravel bikes aimed towards the more off-road biased gravel riders out there

The Propain Tyee mountain bike at a bike show

Our top six off-road bike and gear highlights from London's Cycle Show

By Neal Hunt published 24 April 23

News We were at the UK's biggest cycle show this weekend, here's our pick of the best bikes and gear on display

The new Focus Atlas 8 series is a gravel race bike built for adventure

By Neal Hunt published 4 April 23

News The new Atlas combines a lighter, more aggressive carbon frame with many innovative bikepacking options

ODI Reflex grip – how many features can you pack into a mountain bike grip?

By Neal Hunt published 28 March 23

News With its newly-launched Reflex grip, ODI has thought of everything in this feature-packed MTB grip

Madison Clothing display at iceBike 2023

We get hands-on with new gear from Park Tools, ODI Grips, Madison, Genesis Bikes, and more

By Neal Hunt published 10 March 23

news We recently caught up with some top brands at the IceBike trade show here in the UK. With kit on show from a great range of companies, there was plenty for us to see

The new Focus Raven now has downcountry ambitions

By Neal Hunt published 8 March 23

News The new Raven is a step away from the classic XC race version of old, with more emphasis on fun and adventure

Mountainflow Eco-Wax Bike Lube Dry bottle on a rock

Mountainflow Eco-Wax Bike Lube Dry review – a decent, environmentally friendly lube

By Neal Hunt published 2 March 23

Review Part of an innovative range of environmentally friendly products, but how did it perform out on the trail?

The new Focus Jam2 and Sam2 – major updates for both e-MTB bike ranges

By Neal Hunt published 1 March 23

news Focus has just announced reworked versions of its popular Jam2 and Sam2 e-MTBs and it hopes you'll find one of them the perfect match

Mountainflow Eco Wax Bike Wash with a bike in the background

Mountainflow Eco Wax Bike Wash + Degreaser review – a guilt-free cleaning alternative?

By Neal Hunt published 17 February 23

Review Mountainflow’s eco credentials set this cleaner apart from its rivals, but how does it deal with a filthy British winter?

DT Swiss has updated its workhorse 350 gravel and road hub range

By Neal Hunt published 26 January 23

News The DT Swiss 350 is a popular hub found in many different wheelsets and has just been updated on its gravel and road versions

A to Z of MTB suspension – fork and shock brands outside the dominant two

By Neal Hunt last updated 10 February 23

Feature By some distance, the most popular suspension options on the planet are made by Fox and RockShox, but there’s a whole world of other brands to choose from

Bright Racing Shocks Skunk suspension fork – the best-looking trail option on the market?

By Neal Hunt published 13 January 23

News Bright Racing Shocks has just released the Skunk fork, which blends high-end engineering with Italian design flair

Gravel bike or 29er hardtail? – What to consider when deciding which way to go

By Neal Hunt published 26 December 22

Feature Gravel bikes have become much more capable machines in recent times, but would a 29er hardtail be a better option for many riders more interested in fun than distance?

Could the latest Samurai range from Intend be the best suspension forks you've never heard of?

By Neal Hunt published 20 December 22

News The Intend BC Samurai range now consists of four models of unique upside-down forks from downcountry to gravel with some truly high-end manufacturing

Dynaplug launches the Covert handlebar tool in the UK

By Neal Hunt published 15 December 22

News Dynaplug has released the Covert Bar tool, which discretely stores its tubeless repair plugs inside your mountain bike and gravel handlebars

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