Alex Evans

Alex Evans

Senior technical editor

Alex Evans is BikeRadar’s senior mountain bike technical editor. He started racing downhill at the tender age of 11 before going on to compete across Europe. Alex moved to Morzine in the French Alps at 19 to pursue a career as a bike bum and clocked up an enormous amount of riding. Hitting those famous tracks day in, day out for eight years, he broke more bikes than he can remember. Alex then moved back to the UK and put his vast knowledge of mountain biking to good use by landing a job working for MBUK magazine as features editor. Since working for MBUK, Alex’s focus has moved to bike tech. He’s one of BikeRadar’s lead testers and knows how to push bikes and products to the limit, searching out the equipment that represents the best value for money. Alex is also a dedicated eMTB rider, and still dabbles in racing of a sort, doing his best to top the Strava leaderboard on the steepest, gnarliest and twistiest trails the Tweed Valley has to offer – just for fun, of course. Alex is also a regular on the BikeRadar YouTube channel and BikeRadar podcast.

Recent articles by Alex Evans

Yeti’s SB165 gets mullet haircut, new frame shape and threaded bottom bracket for 2024

Long-travel, dual-crown compatible freeride bike moves to mixed wheels
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Alex sets out on a year with the 'extra rad' Marin Rift Zone 29 XR

Marin’s short-travel trail bike promises plenty of fun
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Commencal T.E.M.P.O. LTD

Short-travel, high-paced trail bike promises shred-ready fun
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The best front and rear lights for road cycling and commuting – tried and tested by BikeRadar

Our pick of the best front and rear lights to keep you visible out on the roads
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Canyon Lux Trail CFR LTD

A true downcountry bike in all but name
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Spoke Tension | What would we change about mountain biking?

Our MTB tech gurus’ wishlist puts the mountain bike world to rights
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Oakley Front Line MX goggles

A medium fit and loads of tech promise to make the Front Line MX goggles great all-rounders
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Koo Edge Goggles

Zeiss Optics lens and mountain-bike specific features promise top performance
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Fox Airspace X Goggles

Moto-inspired looks with trail-bike performance
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100% Armega goggles

An 'ultra HD' lens promises to boost performance
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New Merida eOne-Forty and eOne-Sixty eMTBs share looks and suspension with non-assisted siblings

Trifecta of new ebike models span travel and frame-material ranges
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Best mountain bike wheels in 2024 | Trail, all-mountain and enduro wheels tested

Our pick of the best trail-tested wheelsets and what to know before you buy
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SixSixOne Radia Goggles

The Radia goggles promise performance on a budget
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Smith Rhythm MTB Goggles

MTB-specific design to keep lens fogging at bay
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Öhlins XC race-ready fork and shock, featherweight Race Face cranks and Scott's Bren Fairclough signature goggles

Hot new kit to pass over BikeRadar's virtual desks this week
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Leatt Jersey MTB Trail 4.0

A tech-laden jersey for long rides on cooler days
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Renthal Revo-F flat pedals

Synonymous with quality, Renthal hopes its first foray into pedals is befitting of the brand's reputation
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Fox Defend Thermal long-sleeve Jersey

Plain looks hide grid-pattern insulation for top on-trail performance
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7mesh Ashlu Merino Base Layer LS

Merino wool blended with nylon promises to make this costly baselayer a good performer
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Rockrider Mid-Season Long-Sleeved Mountain Bike Jersey EXPL 500

Rockrider’s winter jersey offers quality at an affordable price
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Rapha Men’s Pro Team Thermal Base Layer – Long Sleeve

Road-riding baselayer design translates to MTB performance
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Gore M Base Layer Thermo Long Sleeve Shirt

Designed for very cold weather, Gore claims the Thermo baselayer feels great next to your skin
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Reynolds Blacklabel 329 Trail Pro mountain bike wheelset

High-cost, low-weight carbon fibre wheels for the trails
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Best mountain bike goggles 2024: Protective eyewear put to the test

Keep your vision clear and filth-free on the descents
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