justin loretz
Justin Loretz is a former contributor to BikeRadar who has worked for Road.cc, the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. He manages UK and EU strategy for ECHOS Brand Communications, a PR agency for cycling and action sports.
Recent articles by justin loretz

How to help your child be the next road cycling superstar
Your eight-year-old says, 'I want to be Mark Cavendish.’ Here’s how to make it happen…

Adidas Evil Eye Halfrim Pro glasses review
Adjustable performance optics

Scott Scale 770 review
No-holds-barred cross-country bike

SixSixOne (661) Recon XC helmet review
All-mountain protection

Trek Superfly review
Proven and well-natured performer

Karrimor X-Lite 20 hydration pack – in brief review
Backpack with 2L bladder included

Shimano Unzen 10 hydration pack review
Small bag with 2L Hydrapak bladder

CamelBak Women’s Spark 10LR hydration pack review
Women’s specific riding pack with 3L bladder

Evoc CC 3L hydration pack review
Small, light pack with 2L bladder included

Hydrapak Lone Pine hydration pack review
Light backpack with 2L bladder and space for spare kit

Haibike Light SL 29 - first ride review
29er for cross-country or racing

Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon review
Carbon XC race 29er with upgrade potential

Focus Raven 29R 4.0 review
Carbon XC racing hardtail 29er from German brand

Felt Nine 3 review
Carbon cross-country hardtail race bike

Thomson MTB Titanium handlebar review
Tough 730mm titanium bar

Silva Pavé light review
Backup or helmet light for roads and trails

Starley S M1 – first ride review
Race-oriented carbon 29er

Gaerne Carbon G.Viper shoes review
Race-ready, handmade Italian trail shoes

Uberbike ceramic BB (Shimano Hollowtech II) review
Reasonably priced ceramic bottom bracket

Lapierre XR529 – First ride review
29er cross-country race bike

Swift Carbon Detritovore – First ride review
Light 29er hardtail from carbon road bike specialists

Avid Clean Sweep HSX two-piece rotors review
Engineered for better performance

Forme Blackrocks 1.0 – First ride review
Good value trail bike

Easton Havoc 35mm alloy handlebars review
Big handlebars for big mountain bikers