Author justin loretz

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
So your child wants to be a cycling superstar? Read on

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…
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Adidas Halfrim Pro glasses - available in a range of sizes and colours

Adidas Evil Eye Halfrim Pro glasses review

Adjustable performance optics
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Scott Scale 770

Scott Scale 770 review

No-holds-barred cross-country bike
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SixSixOne Recon helmet

SixSixOne (661) Recon XC helmet review

All-mountain protection
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Trek Superfly

Trek Superfly review

Proven and well-natured performer
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Karrimor X-Lite 20 hydration pack

Karrimor X-Lite 20 hydration pack – in brief review

Backpack with 2L bladder included
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Shimano Unzen 10 hydration pack

Shimano Unzen 10 hydration pack review

Small bag with 2L Hydrapak bladder
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CamelBak Women’s Spark 10 LR hydration pack

CamelBak Women’s Spark 10LR hydration pack review

Women’s specific riding pack with 3L bladder
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Evoc CC 3L hydration pack

Evoc CC 3L hydration pack review

Small, light pack with 2L bladder included
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Hydrapak Lone Pine hydration pack

Hydrapak Lone Pine hydration pack review

Light backpack with 2L bladder and space for spare kit
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Haibike Light SL 29

Haibike Light SL 29 - first ride review

29er for cross-country or racing
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Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon

Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon review

Carbon XC race 29er with upgrade potential
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Focus Raven 29R 4.0

Focus Raven 29R 4.0 review

Carbon XC racing hardtail 29er from German brand
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Felt Nine 3

Felt Nine 3 review

Carbon cross-country hardtail race bike
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Thomson MTB Titanium handlebar

Thomson MTB Titanium handlebar review

Tough 730mm titanium bar
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Silva Pavé front light

Silva Pavé light review

Backup or helmet light for roads and trails
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Starley S M1 29er

Starley S M1 – first ride review

Race-oriented carbon 29er
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Gaerne Carbon G.Viper shoes

Gaerne Carbon G.Viper shoes review

Race-ready, handmade Italian trail shoes
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Uberbike ceramic bottom bracket (Shimano Hollowtech II)

Uberbike ceramic BB (Shimano Hollowtech II) review

Reasonably priced ceramic bottom bracket
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If you’re looking for a go-getting, race-winning XC bike that can also do the business on the trails, the XR529 is it

Lapierre XR529 – First ride review

29er cross-country race bike
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The frame swallows any roughness, leaving you to put down the power

Swift Carbon Detritovore – First ride review

Light 29er hardtail from carbon road bike specialists
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Avid Clean Sweep HSX two-piece rotors

Avid Clean Sweep HSX two-piece rotors review

Engineered for better performance
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The Blackrocks 1.0 delivers a genuine trail bike experience and is good value too

Forme Blackrocks 1.0 – First ride review

Good value trail bike
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Easton Havoc 35mm alloy handlebars

Easton Havoc 35mm alloy handlebars review

Big handlebars for big mountain bikers
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