Andrew Dodd

Former features editor

Andrew Dodd is former features editor of BikeRadar's sister publication MBUK. He was later a presenter and the technical director for GMBN.

Recent articles by Andrew Dodd

Nail the essential technique, then build up in size

How to gap trail obstacles

If you can’t go through the terrain, you should go over it, and here’s how…

Tom Morgan and Scot Nicol at the Ibis factory in Santa Cruz, California

Ibis Cycles - interview with the iconic bike brand's key players

Scot Nicol, Tom Morgan, Hans Heim and Colin Hughes talk carbon, adjustable geometry and mountain bike trends.

Katie Zaffke of Juliana Bikes

Katie Zaffke, Juliana Bikes - interview

The inside story on the brand that's leading the way for women's mountain bikes

Ibis 741 carbon 650b wheelset

Ibis 741 carbon 650b wheelset review

The widest non-fat bike rims

X-Fusion HiLo SLS seatpost

X-Fusion HiLo SLS seatpost review

X-Fusion's first dropper post with internal cable routing

Joel Smith, general manager of X-Fusion Shox

Joel Smith, X-Fusion Shox - interview

The X-Fusion main man shares his expertise in mountain bike suspension

Kiran Mackinnon, Product Developer at Santa Cruz Bicycles

Kiran Mackinnon, Santa Cruz Bicycles – interview

The inside line on Santa Cruz' bike development, and what makes this area of California ideal for MTB industry

The Giro Alpineduro boots combine hiking boot styling with an SPD sole

Giro Alpineduro boots review

Lumbersexual styling on PrimaLoft boot with Vibram SPD sole

Dain Zaffke, Marketing Director of Giro Sport Design, in Santa Cruz, California

Dain Zaffke, Giro Sport Design - interview

Giro's marketing man on research, testing and his favourite rides

Renthal Fatbar Carbon

Renthal Fatbar Carbon review

Sought-after bar sheds some weight

Sony HDR-AS100V action camera with live remote

Sony HDR-AS100VR action camera review

The footage is impressive, but the price is high

The Foxy now has sleeker looks and lighter weight to back up its radical angles

Mondraker Foxy XR Carbon Marin Rocky Ridge 7.6 - first ride review

Top-end build of revamped trail slayer

XCEL HD action camera

XCEL HD action camera review

How does this action-cam measure up?

Shimano Hotaka 24 pack

Shimano Hotaka 24 pack review

Capacious backpack from the Japanese giant

TSG 2nd Skin D3O knee pads

TSG 2nd Skin D3O knee pads review

Lightweight pierce-proof pads

Whyte T-129 Works SCR

Whyte T-129 Works SCR – first ride review

Surefooted, capable 120mm travel 29er

The 2015 Giant Glory 27.5 0

Giant Glory 27.5 - first look

Our first impressions of the first 650b Glory

The Reign looks every bit the race bike – long, low and slack. These characteristics, combined with excellent suspension traits and a plush feel, make the bike feel incredibly capable

Giant Reign 27.5 and Reign Advanced 27.5 – first look

Plus new Glory downhill bike

TruFlo Digital shock pump

TruFlo Digital shock pump review

Nifty digi-display pump

It's a short hop from chair lift to full-throttle riding

How to make the most of a trip to the Alps

Essential tips for taking your bike to the mountains

Schwalbe Rock Razor 26x2.35in tire

Schwalbe Rock Razor 26x2.35in tire review

Low rolling resistance, plenty of grip

Giro Chamber Mid shoes

Giro Chamber Mid shoes review

DH-friendly shoes, everyday looks

SP Gadgets Power Bar Duo GoPro charger

SP Gadgets Power Bar Duo GoPro charger review

Make your GoPro live longer

Osprey Escapist 30 backpack

Osprey Escapist 30 backpack review

Versatile enough to be your only bag?