Luke Marshall
Technical writer
Luke Marshall is a technical writer for BikeRadar and MBUK magazine. He's been working for both titles since 2018 and has over 20 years of mountain biking experience. Luke is a gravity-focused rider with a history of racing downhill, previously competing in the UCI Downhill World Cup. Educated to a degree level in engineering and with a penchant for full-throttle speed, Luke is more than qualified to put every bike and product through its paces to bring you informative and independent reviews. You'll most likely find him on a trail, enduro or downhill bike riding the off-piste tracks around south Wales and the south west of England. He often makes an appearance on BikeRadar's podcast and YouTube channel.
Recent articles by Luke Marshall
Review | Forestal's e-Cygnus Diōde is the lightest, most nimble eMTB I've tested but it has niche appeal
Forestal’s electric downcountry bike should be called the enigma
Luke Marshall | I've tested so many top-end mountain bike brakes and you don't need to spend a fortune – here's why
Why a higher price doesn’t always mean more stopping power
Luke Marshall | I tested the latest MTB lights and they’re the one accessory you should spend more on – here’s why
More lumens equals more fun and better riding
I tested the Hayes Dominion A4 vs TRP Evo Pro brakes and the winner proves you don't need to buy Shimano or SRAM
Which of these challenger brands comes out on top?
Best mountain bike suspension forks 2025 | Top-rated MTB forks and buyer's guide
Plus our buyer's guide to MTB forks
Review | Spot's Ryve 115 6-Star AXS is a brilliant climber and great fun, but I'd upgrade the brakes
A short-travel trail whippet that thrives on miles
Review | Canyon Neuron:ON AL 9 is a comfortable and controlled all-rounder that needs a couple of upgrades
Canyon tries to conquer the challenge of producing a cost-effective do-it-all eMTB
Review | Orbea Laufey H-LTD is a fun and capable hardtail that doesn't offer value for money
Hardtail life is a choice, not a compromise
Best winter mountain bike tyres in 2025 for tackling tricky trails
We round up our favourite mud-friendly tyres to help you tackle winter trails
4 of the best mountain bike forks under £700
Our favourite affordable MTB forks that offer excellent performance without costing the earth, based on real-world testing
Review | Scott Genius ST 910
Can Scott’s integrated shock improve the performance of the Genius?
Review | Formula Belva fork
A single-crown enduro fork slayer
Review | New Forbidden Druid V2 MX: a true downhill rider's trail bike that justifies its price tag
Is the Druid V2 MX a high-pivot rocket?
Marin's new Rift Zone EL is its lightest electric mountain bike yet, but is it an SL eMTB?
A first ride on the Californian brand's new 21kg eMTB
First ride review | New Orbea Wild M-LTD is faster, more comfortable and has more grip
A first ride on Orbea's latest Wild eMTB
Review | Merida One-Sixty FR 600
Single-crown ripper built for the big hits
Best downhill mountain bikes in 2025 plus our buyer's guide
The best big rigs for downhill domination
Review | Marin Quake
The bike most park riders probably need
Resurrected Marin Quake DH bike is ludicrously adjustable
Nine years in the making, long-travel Quake is designed to prioritise fun on the burliest lines and biggest sends
Reserve’s eMTB-specific carbon wheels, Goodyear Wrangler tyres, DVO Topaz Prime shock and MRP Lift fork damper
Plus a whistle-stop tour of the last seven days on BikeRadar
Review | Vaude Moab Pro pants
Can the performance of Vaude’s MTB pants match their impressive environmental credentials?
Lapierre Spicy CF's unique suspension design offers high and low pivots on one bike
French brand shakes up the enduro category with two suspension layouts on the same frame
Spoke Tension | Are eMTBs ruining our trails?
Are electric mountain bike riders spoiling it for everyone else?
First ride review | Merida eONE-SIXTY 6000
Merida’s carbon enduro ebike shaves weight to boost the riding experience