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
Latest articles by Neal Hunt
Was SRAM’s top secret e-MTB motor hiding in plain sight at Eurobike? Here's what we know
By Neal Hunt published
News SRAM has been tight-lipped on talk of a new motor, but the latest GasGas e-EDR bike had what looked to be a very close to production unbranded unit at the Eurobike show
Will Pinion's new MGU combined motor and gearbox system be the future of e-MTB?
By Neal Hunt published
News The phrase game changer is used too often, but the combined e-bike drive/gear system from Pinion could be just that
Ridden to success by Tom Pidcock, could Suntour’s TACT suspension be the ultimate setup for XC racing?
By Neal Hunt last updated
News Olympic Gold level electronic suspension from Suntour on show at Eurobike 2023
Husqvarna’s latest full-sus e-MTBs aim to prove there's more to the brand than chainsaws and motorbikes
By Neal Hunt published
News With three serious full-suspension bikes at Eurobike 2023, the Scandinavian moto brand looks like it means business
DT Swiss has refreshed its F 535 One fork with clever tech tweaks for trail riders
By Neal Hunt published
News DT Swiss forks often pass under the radar, but with the latest version of the F 535 One that might be about to change
Elite Prism review – a side entry bottle cage with eco credentials
By Neal Hunt published
Review Elite's latest side entry bottle cage not only does an admirable job of keeping your bottle in place, it's also made from 65 percent recycled plastic
DT Swiss launch the FR 1500 Classic downhill wheelset – a refreshed yet tried and tested formula
By Neal Hunt published
News DT’s alloy DH wheels have long been a privateer favorite, and this latest update with new rims aims to continue that trend for racers and hard-hitting riders alike
DT Swiss 1900 review – budget MTB wheel benchmark gets a hub upgrade
By Neal Hunt published
Review The 1900 wheelset has long been a go-to option for riders and bike brands alike. Does this latest version continue that trend?
Sweet Protection Bushwhacker 2Vi helmet review – feature-packed trail/enduro option
By Neal Hunt published
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
ODI Reflex grip review – a 5 star offering from the original lock-on brand
By Neal Hunt published
Review Lock-on grip pioneers ODI recently launched the Reflex. It has a long list of features, but how does that relate to performance?
Our top six off-road bike and gear highlights from London's Cycle Show
By Neal Hunt published
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
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
News With its newly-launched Reflex grip, ODI has thought of everything in this feature-packed MTB grip
We get hands-on with new gear from Park Tools, ODI Grips, Madison, Genesis Bikes, and more
By Neal Hunt published
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
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 review – a decent, environmentally friendly lube
By Neal Hunt published
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
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 + Degreaser review – a guilt-free cleaning alternative?
By Neal Hunt published
Review Mountainflow’s eco credentials set this cleaner apart from its rivals, but how does it deal with a filthy British winter?
A to Z of MTB suspension – fork and shock brands outside the dominant two
By Neal Hunt last updated
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
DT Swiss has updated its workhorse 350 gravel and road hub range
By Neal Hunt published
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
Bright Racing Shocks Skunk suspension fork – the best-looking trail option on the market?
By Neal Hunt published
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
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?