Author Finlay Anderson
Finlay Anderson

Finlay Anderson

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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
Oscar Huckle modelling Le Col ARC Cargo bib shorts

Best cargo bib shorts: all-day comfort with space to stash the essentials

Leave your backpack at home with these top-rated cargo shorts
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Male rider in mustard top riding the YT Decoy SN MX Core 4 full suspension mountain ebike

eMTB vs MTB – which is best for you?

We explore the pros and cons of going electric
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Fox Podium Factory upside down mountain bike suspension fork fitted to a Marin Alpine Trail XR enduro bike

Buyer’s guide to Fox forks: the full line-up, from cross-country to downhill

We explain every Fox suspension fork and the brand's key technologies
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How to set up your mountain bike suspension for the best performance – sag, damping and other suspension tuning concepts explained

Our essential guide to MTB suspension setup, with simple walkthrough steps, will help your bike work at its best
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Parts of a mountain bike explained – from pedals to suspension

Our simple guide to mountain bikes covers all you need to know about these complex machines, including the different frame and suspension designs
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8 reasons why you should buy your next bike from your local bike shop

From sneaky discounts to after-sales service, here are the key reasons your next bike should be from your LBS
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Shimano XT derailleur on Trek Fuel EX with get into mtb banner

Mountain bike gears explained: how MTB gears work and how to use them

And why they might not be working as well as they should
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Best MudGuards for MTBs

Best mountain bike mudguards: 6 of the top mudguards tested, plus our buyer's guide

Our pick of the best front and rear MTB mudguards
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Shimano Deore XT in Bend. Oregon, USA

Shimano finally goes wireless with the first new XT Di2 drivetrain since 2016

Refresh includes new derailleur, shifter, cassette, crankset, brakes and wheels
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Deore Di2 is Shimano's cheapest-ever electronic MTB drivetrain – but what's happened to mechanical?

The new Deore Di2 promises affordable wireless shifting – but leaves us guessing about the future of mechanical
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Cotic Solaris Bronze Deore hardtail mountain bike and Saracen Mantra Race LSL hardtail mountain bike being ridden by male riders in black

6 reasons why you need a hardtail in your life

Why full suspension mountain bikes aren't always the answer
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SIS Go Gel Orange

5 of the best cycling nutrition deals on Amazon right now

We've trawled through Amazon to bring you these tempting deals
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Strava user's guide

Move over Strava – here are 4 free alternatives to the popular fitness app

Strava has plenty of attractive features, but these free alternatives offer much of the same functionality and can save you some cash
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UNNO MITH full suspension mountain eBike uses a DJI Avinox motor

DJI Avinox motor’s monstrous 1,000W peak power expands to Trail and Turbo modes with new firmware

SRAM SmoothShift and Quick Start also added with latest firmware
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USE Vybe GR Stem

What are suspension stems and should you fit one to your bike?

Suspension stems are a great way to bring some extra comfort to your gravel or road bike
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MY25 Sight VLT CX action – motor shot

The new Norco Sight VLT CX is 20% lighter – despite its bigger battery

Bosch Performance CX motor key to new eMTB's reduced weight
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The Mycle Classic electric commuter bike is equipped with G3 mechanical disc brakes

Mechanical disc brakes don't have to suck if you follow these steps – pros, cons and how to service them

And is there still a place for cable-actuated disc brakes?
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Santa Cruz Vala CC X0 AXS RSV electric mountain bike

5 of our favourite Horst-link suspension mountain bikes

Horst-link is a popular MTB suspension platform that enables designers to optimise the anti-squat and anti-rise of a bike in different stages of its travel
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Specialized Vado SL 2 Alloy in green.

New Specialized Vado SL 2 Alloy ebike costs £2,000 less than its carbon equivalent

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What are bicycle gearboxes and should you use one?

We explain the benefits and drawbacks of bike gearboxes
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Bell Full-10 Spherical MTB helmet - full face helmet

Best full-face mountain bike helmets for downhill and enduro trails

Top-rated full-face mountain bike helmets, plus our buyer's guide
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Orbea Wild M-LTD Full Suspension Mountain eBike

Your MTB suspension is probably great – but tuning it could make it even better

We speak to J-Tech Suspension to find out how you can get the most out of your shock and fork
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