Finlay Anderson
Contributor
Finlay Anderson is a contributor at BikeRadar with more than five years of experience in the mountain bike industry. After getting hooked on enduro racing and moving to Scotland’s Tweed Valley, Finlay found his passion producing visual and written content for some of the bike industry's leading media outlets and brands. He has worked as an editor and photographer for Enduro MTB Magazine, written for MBR magazine and bagged the front cover of MBUK Issue 412. Finlay spent two years following the Enduro World Series, capturing exciting stories from the world's fastest racers. When he’s not working, Finlay loves sessioning turns at home and getting lost deep in the Scottish Borders on his gravel bike. As a keen rider, Finlay knows the importance of no-nonsense kit that stands up to the depths of Scottish winter.
Recent articles by Finlay Anderson
What are volume spacers and how do you use them?
Volume spacers are often overlooked, but they can play a huge role in finessing your mountain bike's suspension
Inverted mountain bike forks: why upside-down forks still have a cult following
We explain the pros and cons of inverted forks and why brands continue to make them
Mountain bike bikepacking: the kit you need and the bike tweaks you should make
Bikepacking on your mountain bike is a great way to get off the beaten track
Review | Merida One-Forty 500
Can the cheapest One-Forty live up to Merida's Bike of the Year winning reputation?
What are mountain bike flip chips? The pros, cons and whether your next bike should have them
Flip chips make it easy to adjust your mountain bike's geometry – but are they all they're cracked up to be?
Review | Marin Rift Zone 29 2
Does the budget-minded Rift Zone 2 hit the nail on the head?
Review | YT Jeffsy Core 1
Can the third-generation Jeffsy Core 1 deliver premium performance at a budget price point?
Waterproof cycling socks: everything you need to know and our top recommendations
The best waterproof socks will keep your feet dry even in torrential rain. We explain how and pick out three of our favourites
New Sonder Evol promises playful ride thanks to redesigned frame, suspension and mullet wheels
Full-suspension mountain bike now has a SRAM UDH-compatible dropout and mullet setup
New Norco Sight and Optic gain high-pivot suspension and promise trail-taming confidence
Norco's trail and enduro bikes available with carbon or aluminium frames
How to adjust your mountain bike’s geometry | Flip chips, headset cups and essential measurements explained
Tweaking your geometry can make a world of difference. We explain how to adjust key measurements and angles
Could snow bike racing be cycling's latest Olympic sport? The UCI's new discipline explained
Big names from the world of enduro and downhill racing due to take part at inaugural championships
Best mountain bike goggles 2024: Protective eyewear put to the test
Keep your vision clear and filth-free on the descents
6 of the best lightweight electric mountain bikes, plus our buyer's guide
We explain the different types of lightweight eMTBs and share our favourites
Top 5 MTB tech flops, from linkage forks to suspension stems
These innovations promised the world then crashed spectacularly
Lightweight vs full-fat eMTB – which should you buy and why?
Lightweight eMTBs are taking over, but how do they compare to their 'full-fat' stablemates?
What are hidden mountain bike shocks and are they a good idea?
We weigh up the pros and cons of this growing trend
Enduro vs trail bikes | What are the differences and which should you choose?
How these two types of mountain bike differ and how to decide which is best for you
Mechanical disc brakes explained | The pros, cons and how to service them
And is there still a place for cable-actuated disc brakes?
11 tech innovations that transformed mountain biking
From suspension to 1x gearing, these are the tech advancements that pushed mountain biking into new realms
The top 5 mountain bikes we can't wait to see in 2024
The MTBs that have got us most excited for the year ahead
6 of the best bikepacking saddle bags, plus our buyer's guide
The best medium to large saddle bags for overnight trips or multi-day adventures
Best mountain bike mudguards | 5 front and rear MTB mudguards, plus our buyer's guide
Our pick of the best front and rear MTB mudguards
4 retro mountain bikes we want to see reimagined
The MTB classics we'd bring back to life – with a modern twist