
Ed Thomsett
Contributor
Former Mountain Biking UK features editor Ed Thomsett is a downhiller at heart but has been riding bikes of all types since a young age. He's raced both nationally and internationally in downhill and enduro, and has spent several summers living in the Alps and Canada, riding, roadtripping and living the dirtbag lifestyle. Now Ed calls upon his years of experience riding bikes to the limit as a writer and reviewer for MBUK and BikeRadar. He's also an avid trail builder and has scraped out numerous steep and technical lines in the woodlands of his native North Yorkshire. These days Ed will happily turn his hand to any discipline and believes the sign of a good week is when every bike in his shed ends up muddy by the end of it.
Recent articles by Ed Thomsett

Best CO2 inflators for bikes: Ditch the pump with these fast inflators
The easiest way to fill a tyre in a flash

Best hip packs: 9 mountain bike bum bags ridden and rated
Carry your trail essentials with these backpack alternatives

Review | YT Jeffsy 29 Core 3
A versatile all-rounder from one of the original direct-sale brands

Review | 9point8 Fall Line dropper post
Smooth operating post with a good level but its large stack height is limiting

Review | Shimano Zee ME700 pedals
Well priced trail SPDs

Review | Shimano Saint M821 pedals
Robust mountain bike SPD pedals

Review | Crankbrothers Highline 3 dropper seatpost
Solid performing post that would benefit from a lever upgrade to unlock the most performance

Review | Funn Mamba S pedals
Top-performing platform-style SPDs

Review | Fox Transfer Performance Elite dropper post
Great-feeling remote and reliable performance

Review | BikeYoke Revive 2.0 dropper post
Long travel and low stack height with an on-the-move bleed function make the Revive 2.0 a compelling purchase

Review | Crankbrothers Mallet 2 pedals
Grip, comfort and support for gravity-orientated riders

Review | Bontrager Line Elite dropper seatpost
Promising performance and plenty of travel options, just make sure the stack height isn’t too large for your tastes and bike

Review | Ergon BE2 Enduro hydration pack review
Hydration, storage and protection that's ideal for enduro racing

First ride review | Marin Alpine Trail Carbon 1
Big fun on a (relatively) small budget

Review | PNW Loam dropper post
An affordable post with plenty of travel and diameter options

Review | Thule Vital 8 hydration pack
A light, comfy and secure hydration pack, but a bit sweaty

Review | Vaude Aquarius 6+3 hydration pack
Eco-friendly htdration trail pack

Review | Osprey Raptor 10 hydration pack
A slim ergonomic pack with well-considered storage

Review | POC Spine VPD Air 8 hydration pack
A light, minimal protective pack suited to enduro and trail duties

Camelbak Skyline Low Rider 10 hydration pack review

Review | Decathlon Rockrider 12L hydration pack
Considerably cheaper than nearly all its rivals and better than a lot of them too

Review | Source Summit 15L hydration pack
One of the best packs around for big days out

Review | Canyon Stoic 4
Long, low and built for abuse – this is a hardtail that can hang with the full-sussers

Review | Bell Super Air R convertible helmet
Convertible head protection for trail riders