Author James Blackwell

James Blackwell

Former art editor

James Blackwell, aka Jimmer, is MBUK's former art edtior. Jimmer worked on MBUK for 20 years. He rode in some amazing places, with some of the world's best pros and tested loads of bikes and kit.

Recent articles by James Blackwell
Koo Demos Sunglasses

Koo Demos glasses

Italian styling and performance that’s at home on the trails and on gravel
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duffle bag backpack from fox

Fox Transition duffle bag

Carry-on size bag for weekend ride adventures
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Impact absorption is taken care of by D3O, which hardens when you hit the floor

Scott Soldier 2 knee pads review

The comfortably tough option
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Superstar Nano-x flat pedals

Superstar Nano-x flat pedals review

Brilliant budget flats
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Shimano's M200 shoes really deliver the goods

Shimano M200 shoes review

Big-hitting enduro oriented footwear
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Howies Charger shorts

Howies Charger shorts review

Hardwearing, fitted MTB shorts
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Keela Saxon jacket

Keela Saxon jacket review

Lightweight jacket with some well thought-out features
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The Dhb Switch softshell jacket converts into a gilet simply by removed the zip-off arms

Dhb Switch convertible softshell jacket review

Light, well-fitting jacket-meets-gilet designed for changeable weather
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Madison Flux shorts

Madison Flux shorts review

Lightweight shorts for summer riding
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DHB Moxie jacket

DHB Moxie jacket review

Warm wicking outerwear
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Teva Pivot shoes

Teva Pivot shoes review

Slim, lightweight clipless shoes
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IXS Carve knee pads

IXS Carve knee pads review

Great fit and excellent breathability
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Scott AMT shorts

Scott AMT shorts review

Light all-mountain baggy clothing
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iXS Lozza BC shorts

iXS Lozza BC shorts – in brief review

Baggy freeride or trail clothing with air vents
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One Industries Interval Cut jersey

One Industries Interval Cut jersey review

T-shirt style mountain biking top
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Sweet Protection Inferno DH baggy shorts

Sweet Protection Inferno DH shorts review

Baggy shorts for downhill, all-mountain or enduro rides
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DZR Mamba shoes

DZR Mamba shoes review

Fashionable clipless shoes for urban or off-road riding
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BBB Select sunglasses

BBB Select sunglasses review

Top value shades
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Gore Bike Wear Alp-X SO pants

Gore Bike Wear ALP-X SO pants review

Slim-fit riding trousers
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MET Terra helmet

MET Terra helmet review

Aggressive all-mountain lid
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Fox Podium kit bag

Fox Podium kit bag review

Spacious and rugged
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Truvativ Noir T30 riser bar

Truvativ Noir T30 riser bar review

Lightweight carbon bar
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MRP S4 chainguide

MRP S4 chain guide review

Fit-and-forget guide
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Shelter bike protection tape

Cantitoe Road Shelter bike protection tape review

Transparent scratch protection
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