Jon Slade

Jon Slade

Freelancer tester

Jon has been riding mountain bikes since the 1980s, is a self-confessed mud aficionado, loves big, high-mountain rides and eating cake. He’s ridden solo from Arctic Alaska to Mexico following the Rockies, wild camped in bear and mountain lion country, and bikepacked the length of the Moroccan High Atlas, Colorado, in the remote, tussocky mountains of Wales more times than he can count, and across Scotland. He’s a fan of big skies, gear, tricksy, trialsy riding, seeking out unknown routes and general bike-related hoonery with his mates.

Current rides: Santa Cruz Tallboy, Trek Fuel EX, Orange P7

Height: 198cm

Weight: 85kg

Latest articles by Jon Slade

Best GPS computers for mountain biking grid layout

Best GPS computers for mountain biking 2024 – the top-rated MTB GPS computers ranked by our testers

By Paul Brett last updated

Buyer's Guide Fed up with getting lost on the trails, or are you looking for a way to record your rides? Here's our round-up of the best GPS computers for mountain biking

Buyer's Guide
Lezyne Macro GPS computer screen details close-up

Lezyne Macro GPS computer review – easy to use and solidly built

By Jon Slade published

Review The Macro GPS computer by Lezyne is one of the best mountain bike computers around for those on a budget but not without its shortcomings

Review
7mesh Revo shorts being worn in a mountainous setting

7mesh Men's Revo Short review – waterproof shorts with superlative protection

By Jon Slade published

Review Superbly performing, beautifully made shorts for wet-weather action

Review
Shimano XC3 shoes

I tested Shimano's XC3 shoes and at last discovered an MTB option that properly fitted my large feet

By Jon Slade published

Review Low profile, comfortable, budget-conscious XC shoes that will cope when the going gets tougher and are the only MTB shoes available in size 51 or 52 (EU) wide fit

Review
Side view of mountain biker wearing the Osprey Escapist pack

Osprey Escapist 20 review – a high-end, super-stable, low-profile wonder pack

By Jon Slade published

review A superb 18/20-litre backpack for all but the biggest of trail raids

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