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
"Riders are asking for it": new Nukeproof Kilowatt is the brand's first Avinox-powered eMTB following consumer demand
Nukeproof's latest eMTB will be the cheapest bike on the market to offer the Avinox M2S motor
Shimano says 'Long live high-end mechanical!' with new Deore XT M8200 groupset
Mechanical MTB groupset also gets revised shifters and revised chain stabilisation
Shimano keeps mechanical drivetrains alive with new Deore components
The new Shimano Deore M7200 and M6200 components include tougher derailleurs, refined shifters and brakes – while giving the workhorse groupset a more premium feel
Best mountain bike helmets | Top-rated helmets for trail riding
The best helmets for cross-country and trail mountain biking
"Bosch’s energy dense battery is the key to unlocking the magic" – why Marin’s new Alpine Trail E doesn't have an Avinox motor
Marin launches new Alpine Trail E enduro eMTB with Bosch Performance Line CX motor
Inside Galfer: the Spanish brake specialist behind the Shark EVO rotor
We visit Galfer’s Barcelona HQ and find out how the family-owned brand turns friction, manufacturing and race feedback into braking control
How eMTBs changed mountain biking forever – 10 years of ebike evolution
How today's faster, smarter and more complex eMTBs compare to the class of 2016
Specialized claims new Epic 9 is the lightest full-suspension XC bike you can buy
Refined suspension, reduced friction and a claimed class-leading frame weight headline the latest evolution of Specialized’s XC race bike
5 Chinese mountain bike brands you need to know about
Chinese brands are making waves in the MTB market – here are 5 that should be on your radar
Specialized develops gearbox-like tech with SRAM – but you can only buy it on one bike
After three years in development, the new Specialized Demo features radically new drivetrain and suspension tech
I tested Nukeproof and Trek's aluminium trail bikes – and the winner is more engaging, capable and confidence-inspiring
How does the Nukeproof Reactor Alloy 290 compare to Trek's Fuel Ex 8 Gen 7?
I tested £6.57 AliExpress brake pads versus Trickstuff's £31 Power pads and a mid-priced rival – this is how much you need to spend
Budget, mid-range or high-end brake pads – which should you splash your hard-earned cash on?
New Specialized Levo 4 EVO is built for rough, steep terrain – is it the eMTB you've been waiting for?
Gravity-focused Levo 4 EVO gets 170mm travel, mixed-sized wheels and 810W motor
New Specialized MTB tyres feature radial casing for more grip and comfort – here's how the technology works
New Grid Gravity Radial tyres target trail riders on natural terrain, but won’t suit everyone
I rode the new Santa Cruz Nomad and the refinements have made it more comfortable and composed than ever
Long-travel mullet bike gets a slightly lighter frame, revised geometry and suspension update
I tested DJI Avinox's new 1,500W ebike motor against the jaw-dropping original – there was a clear winner
Can the new Avinox M2S eMTB motor improve on the awesome performance of the M1?
Know when your brain needs a day off – the sensor taking the guesswork out of head impacts
Could the HIT Connect head-impact sensor help mountain bikers better understand concussion risk?
New Fox 38 brings increased stiffness, smoothness and sensitivity to enduro's favourite fork
Overhauled 38 fork gets an updated chassis and damper, and new Glidecore air spring
Review | Forget the big brands, Microshift Advent MX 11-speed is the workhorse drivetrain your ebike needs
Fast, quiet shifting for riders who value reliability over bragging rights
Review | Canyon's Sender CFR Team is a brilliant purebred race bike at an impressive price
Sender by name, sender by nature
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?
