Author Jack Luke
Jack Luke

Jack Luke

Digital editor

Jack Luke is the digital editor at BikeRadar and has been utterly obsessed with riding and bike tech for his whole life. Jack can primarily be found whizzing about at a moderate pace on his array of road bikes from his home in Bristol, but his greatest passion is for cycle touring, bikepacking and ill-advised gravel-flavoured long-distance hike-a-bike-peppered adventures. Jack is also interested in fixed-gear bikes, tandems and anything else that’s a wee bit weird. With a near-encyclopedic knowledge of cycling tech – ranging from the most esoteric retro niche to the most cutting-edge modern kit – Jack takes pride in seeking out stories that would otherwise go unreported. After years spent working in bike shops, and as a photography technician and tutor, Jack joined BikeRadar in 2016. He’s now responsible for shaping the overall output of BikeRadar, editing, planning and – when he gets the chance – writing content for the site. Jack’s also a regular host on the BikeRadar YouTube channel and BikeRadar Podcast, and has contributed to articles for the Guardian and been a guest on BBC Radio Scotland.

  • Height: 181cm
  • Bike size: 56cm/Large

Recent articles by Jack Luke

Stop what you’re doing and watch this gloriously odd, whisky-fuelled cycling adventure from 1976

Big Jim Collie says he doesn't like to eat on an empty stomach
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Only cockroaches and Shimano's near-indestructible PD-M540 pedals would be left after a nuclear war

Don't bother with XT or XTR – the humble PD-M540 is all the pedal you'll ever need
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Road bike groupsets: everything you need to know

Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo – the component levels explained
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Save the rim brake? DT Swiss' ARC 1400 Dicut wheels show why they never died 

"We remain committed to rim brake wheels" – the quiet updates to DT Swiss' rim brake wheels we missed
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Best commuter bike: What's the best bike for commuting in 2025?

Hybrid, electric bike, road bike, gravel bike or mountain bike – let us guide you through the commuter bike options
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From fascist interference to stunning records, a brief history of the Maglia Rosa

The Giro d’Italia’s pink leader’s jersey is one of the most cherished prizes in professional cycling
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The one benefit of Strava that nobody is talking about (and why it could make you happier)

How a more mindful approach changed my relationship with Strava
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Best gravel bikes in 2025: top-rated carbon, aluminium, titanium and steel gravel bikes reviewed

From bikepacking to gravel racing, our expert testers bring together the very best gravel bikes
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How to fit, remove and change bike pedals

We talk you through how to fit and remove your bike pedals in this clear step-by-step guide for beginners
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Best road bikes 2025 | Our pick of the best endurance, race, women’s and entry-level road bikes

Plus our buyer’s guide to help you find your ideal bike
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Best touring bikes in 2025: how to choose the right one for you

The best touring bikes as reviewed by the BikeRadar test team
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I will answer any tech question you have – just write in

Send your questions to podcast@bikeradar.com 
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5 of the worst gravel bike upgrades we’d rather forget (so you can avoid the same mistakes)

Our tech team call out some of the worst decisions any gravel rider can make
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You can now buy Van Rysel bikes at Sigma Sports

Van Rysel's first partnership with an independent retailer focussed on high-end products
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New Shimano Dura-Ace wheels tested by Mathieu van der Poel – with one feature that harks back to the past

Shimano looks set to turn back the clocks with return to nipples at the hub
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This $500 balance bike could be the future of carbon fibre manufacturing

The Giant Pre rCarbon is the bike you definitely don't need, but absolutely want
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Komoot acquired by tech firm, with expected mass layoffs leaving future of 150 staff in doubt

Bending Spoons buys Europe's biggest route-planning app for undisclosed sum
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This £430 handlebar subtly pushes the UCI’s rules to the limit

Profile revives the Canta name with aggressive aero-everything drop bar
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These are the worst mountain bike upgrades we've ever bought

We share suspension fads, shin-munching pedals and pointless accessories
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This wild chainless two-wheel drive eMTB goes from 0 to 25km/h in 9 seconds and climbs slopes of up to 25%

The CIXI Heritage Chainless Altitude uses novel energy recovery unit to power a pair of hub motors
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I'm embarrassingly excited about this extraordinarily boring product

I'm convinced Ortlieb's packing cubes will make my cycle touring life better than ever
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18 of the best winter road bike tyres for training and commuting

Our pick of winter road bike tyres that blend performance and durability
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Want to buy one of the world's lightest aero cockpits? You'll need to cough up £1,900

Lightweight ranks the performance of its 270g HPC cockpit ahead of Roval, PRO and others
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This could be the most expensive headset spacer you can buy

Silverfish upcycles warrantied forks to make fabulously pointless Kashima-coated headset spacer
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