Neal Hunt
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
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Review Contrary to its name, there's been no feeling of regret taking this out on the trail. Although on paper it is low on lumens, it punches well above its weight with a wide beam and excellent trail clarity

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Review A light with all the features you need, no unnecessary complications, and a great broad beam that does wonders out on the trail with a potentially near-endless run time

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Review Lezyne's Alloy Wheel Hook is a high-end machined alternative to the humble wall-mounted bike hook

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Review The F232 is a common sight in the XC race world, but how does this lightweight fork with downcountry intentions play out on trails when not between the tapes?

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News Just in time for the dark wet winter, Madison has launched a range of technical yet reasonably priced clothing designed and tested in the UK, including some fetching all-weather dungarees

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Review Want to go bikepacking but don't have a suitable ride? Aeroe has you covered with its super-versatile and rugged Spider rack and bags that will fit virtually any bike

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Review Cargo shorts from Cape Town. With an Italian-sounding name and a definite European edge to their styling, these high-end feature-packed bibs are full of promise, but did they live up to initial impressions?

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News The first ground-up design from the moto specialist uses the latest SRAM Eagle Powertrain system and its WP suspension technology to create a formidable enduro e-MTB

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Review The Tenaci GA40 uses a clever take on an old-school idea and adds a big chunk of aero R and D, but how does that work on the trails?

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News SRAM gatecrashes the e-MTB party with the launch of a brand new motor system complete with AI gear shifting

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News Trail dogs are everywhere, but have you ever seen a cycling cat before? Unlike most felines, Sigrid loves exploring with her owner by bike

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Review The F 535 One is the second generation of DT's trail fork with some unique features and ideas, but how do they play out in the real world?

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Features The rebooted Malverns event has been running for a few years now. Could it be the family festival that the mountain biking scene has been missing?

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Review Elite's latest MTB-specific bottle cage not only does an admirable job of keeping your bottle in place, but it's also made from an innovative castor oil-based plastic

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Review Merino master Mons Royale has always made high-end kit with genuine eco credentials, but how do its latest trail pants fair?

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News The HoldFast Trail Tool Wrap is an innovative take on the classic enduro strap with easy access and super-secure mounting without damaging your frame

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Review The clever two-step strap fitting and well-thought-out storage capacity make this a must-have trail accessory

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Features The small Italian resort of La Thuile is a quiet place with some seriously rowdy, steep technical descents worthy of several rounds of the EDR race series

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Features Livigno has long been a high-altitude Italian tourist hot spot, but in recent years its trail network has made it a dream destination for MTB riders of all kinds

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Review The latest tool from Neutron means you can now bleed your brakes anywhere, potentially saving your bikepacking epic or enduro week in the Alps

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News The German brand had its latest unique and sometimes crazy bikes on show and they didn't disappoint

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Features After three days of walking the immense halls of Eurobike, here’s what really grabbed our attention – from Peaty’s innovative trail wrap to some potential suspension news from the moto world and plenty in between

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News E-MTB is booming, with some brands bringing game-changing tech to the market while others are busy refining established products. Check out the top 5 new motors you're likely to see in the coming year

