Joe Norledge
Contributor
Having raced for more than ten years in a variety of different disciplines, including cross-country, marathon racing and hill climbs, Joe now enjoys a more sedate life of cafe stops and post-ride beers. And while a young family means he has less free time, he still likes to hit the hills and suffer on his rides. A strong proponent of riding a hardtail mountain bike on the road, you might also find Joe riding his beloved Colnago Extreme Power when the sun is out.
Recent articles by Joe Norledge
XC MTB racing explained (and why we love it)
Find out what cross-country racing is and what you need in order to give it a go
Best cross-country mountain bikes 2025 | 15 top-rated XC mountain bikes and our buyer's guide
The top cross-country bikes as rated by our expert reviewers, plus our buyer's guide for everything you need to know
Why I bought a pro bike with rim brakes in 2024 | Joe Norledge’s dream Giant TCR Advanced SL
BikeRadar's former video manager, Joe Norledge, explains why he's scoffed at the latest tech trends with his new road bike
Top 5 gravel bike trends | What's new in gravel for 2022?
Gravel suspension, aero gravel bikes and further electronic integration to dominate next year
Evolution of the XC bike | 6 ways XC bikes have changed for the better
From gearing to suspension, today's XC bikes are very different to those of a decade ago
Long-term review – final update | Joe's Santa Cruz Highball CC custom build
Joe’s fully custom, dream XC build for 2020
6 bike industry secrets you need to know
Jack and Joe spill the beans on Big Bike
Top 5 future classic road bikes
Here are the road bikes we think could one day become classics and collectors' items
Review | RockShox SID Ultimate Carbon fork
Does this classic XC race fork cut the mustard?
Top 5 products that prove carbon isn't always best
Which alloy or steel products trump their carbon counterparts?
Long-term review | Joe's Scott Scale 900 WC
Joe’s superlight hardtail for tackling steep marathon climbs
Top 5 road cycling products we wish were still around
What iconic bike tech do you wish was still being made?
Fizik Infinito X1 shoes review
Well-fitting, long-lasting XC race shoes for riders with deep pockets
Knight 35 wheelset review
After a set of fast, everyday wheels? The 35s are a great option
How Joe Norledge built his 5.1kg hill climb bike
The anatomy of Joe's ultra-light racer for the British Hill Climb Champs
Top 5 mispronounced cycling brand names
We're all guilty of at least one
Top 5 ultralight road tech
Lightweight kit for your 2019 wishlist
Top 5 2019 road bike trends
What's hot right now and what's in store for road bikes next year
Rotor 2INpower MTB power meter review
The world’s first true double-sided mountain bike power meter
Specialized S-Works Epic HT long-term review
Back on a hardtail for 2018
11spd: This week's best new bikes and gear
New deliveries from Tune, Zipp, MucOff and Specialized...
11spd: This week's best new bikes and gear
New deliveries from Knog, K-Edge, Curve and Campagnolo...
Does simulated altitude training work? We go to hypoxia hell to find out
Videographer Joe Norledge tests out whether hypoxic altitude training can make you faster
11spd: This week's best new bike gear
The hottest products to arrive at BikeRadar towers this week