Alex Evans

Technical Editor

Alex started racing downhill at the tender age of 11, later going on to compete internationally representing the UK. At 19, he moved to the Alps to pursue a career as a bike bum clocking up moon-mileage riding the famous tracks in and around Morzine, France. In that time, he broke more bikes than he can remember. Now living back in the UK, Alex’s focus is on finding out what bikes represent the best value for money regardless of discipline.

Recent articles by Alex Evans

Two men talking in an interview with a gravel bike in the foreground

Video Marin tells us about the highlights of its 2019 range

Sponsored by Marin Bikes

Man wears 7Mesh MK3 padded cycling short

Road Cycling Shorts

Review Are 7Mesh's MK3 Bib Shorts the most comfortable out there?

GBP £150

Man wears Mission Workshop The Traverse shorts with one hand in right hand pocket

Mountain Bike Shorts

Review Mission Workshop's The Traverse mountain bike shorts are built to last

GBP £140

Alex Evans riding an Orange Stage 6 over a jump at Cannop, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. March 2019

Full-Suspension Mountain Bikes

Long-term review Alex's Orange Stage 6 RS

GBP £4900

Giant MTB shoes

Giant’s new off-road shoes are feature-packed

Sponsored by Giant Bicycles

Lori Bennett holds 13-speed Rotor cassette at Sea Otter bike show 2019

Rotor explains its 13-speed modular drivetrain

Sponsored by Rotor Bike Components

A cyclist riding Crankbrothers Synthesis wheels

Crankbrothers aims to blend compliance and stiffness with Synthesis wheels

Sponsored by Crankbrothers

Lazer Century helmet

Lazer packs in the features with new Impala and Century helmets

Sponsored by Lazer Sport

Marin Nicasio

Marin’s all-new drop bar range caters for every niche

Trust Performance Message multi-link suspension fork

Trust Message linkage fork first look

Specialized Venge S-Works, Mission Workshop The Sans jacket, Bedrock Bikepacking Moab bag and 7Mesh Mk3 bib shorts

11spd: Kit from Mission Workshop and 7Mesh, wheels from Crankbrothers, Specialized’s Venge and more

Sea Otter 2019

Sea Otter 2019 gallery: Trek’s Checkpoint SL, Manitou JUNIT fork and the Evoc Race Belt

Niner MCR 9 RDO full suspension gravel bike

Niner’s MCR 9 RDO magic carpet gravel bike is almost here

Patagonia Dirt Roamer shorts

Mountain Bike Shorts

Patagonia Dirt Roamer shorts review

GBP £90