Paul Burwell
Paul has been testing mountain bikes and products for the best part of 30 years, he’s passed comment on thousands of components and bikes, from the very first 29ers and dropper posts to latest e-MTBs and electronic drivetrains. He first put pen to paper for Mountain Bike International magazine but then contributed to What Mountain Bike, Cycling Today and Cycling Weekly magazines before a 20 year stint at MBR magazine. An ex-elite level XC racer, he’s broken more bones than records but is now sustained on a diet of trail building, skills coaching and e-bike trail shredding.
Latest articles by Paul Burwell

By Rich Owen Last updated
Buyer's Guide Our expert testers' pick of the grippiest and toughest mountain bike flat pedals you can buy

By Rich Owen Last updated
Buyer's Guide Ride your favorite trail at night with the best mountain bike lights

By Jim Bland Last updated
Buyer's Guide The best waterproof MTB pants are packed full of modern weather-resisting technologies so you can focus on riding and the trail ahead

By Paul Burwell Published
Review Not only does it use an aerodynamic cut, the 100% Hydromatic jacket slips through bad weather like a sprinter through the pack

By Paul Burwell Published
Review Heavy-duty waterproof for hardcore all-mountain and e-bike adventuring

By Rich Owen Last updated
Buyer's Guide MTB knee pads will protect your legs from the inevitable crashes and falls. We've taken the hits to find you 10 of the best

By Paul Burwell Published
Review Rocking an identical shape to the top-end aluminum pedal but sporting a synthetic chassis, the Slim Jim Nylon is Gusset’s entry-level platform pedal. But in a crowded market can this slimline trail shredder hit the sweet spot, or does it leave a bitter aftertaste?

By Paul Burwell Published
Review The first proper off-road light from the Taiwanese manufacturer

By Paul Burwell Published
Review The Blinder 1300 is a compact bike light with the battery and lamp all contained in a single shell. Knog pitches it at the road market, but with its low weight it's an option for a second light for handlebar or helmet mounting

By Paul Burwell Published
Review The latest version of the Exposure Six Pack has more output and a wider beam, and it’s SYNC compatible, so you can configure settings like run time and output using Exposure’s dedicated app

By Guy Kesteven Last updated
Buyer's Guide Proper winter MTB boots can help prevent the inevitable misery of mountain biking with frozen feet. Here’s our pick of the best footwear for when temperatures head south

By Paul Burwell Published
Review A new in-house flat pedal in two platform sizes from the German direct sales bike brand

By Guy Kesteven Last updated
Buyer's Guide We steer you in the right direction with our pick of the best mountain bike stems whatever your budget and biking style

By Paul Burwell Published
Review One of the lightest mountain bike stems around with a unique faceplate clamping system

By Paul Burwell Published
Review Divine gravity/enduro pedal from the original SPD benefactors

By Paul Burwell Published
Review An oversized version of Deity’s award-winning mountain bike stem

By Paul Burwell Published
News With some Shimano electronic wizardry both EP8 and EP6 e-MTB motors can now shift under their own steam

By Paul Burwell Published
Review A lightweight, high-quality trail trouser for changeable conditions

By Paul Burwell Published
Review Can this budget pant handle challenging trail conditions or is it just too flimsy?

By Paul Burwell Published
Review Leatt’s new 7.0 HydraDri boot adds winter warmth and waterproofness for flat-pedal riders

By Paul Burwell Published
Review With its Gore-Tex and fleece-backed liner and meaty Vibram sole, the Northwave Kingrock Plus GTX is the perfect boot for cold weather biking but can it cut it when things start to melt?

By Paul Burwell Published
Review Lightweight and resilient cross-country focused clip-in with branded Gore-Tex membrane and BOA fit system

By Paul Burwell Published
Review One of the only flat pedal winter boots on the market with Gore-Tex waterproofness, high-top cuff and proper sticky rubber sole

