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
Best mountain bike helmets – top-rated helmets for trail riding
The best helmets for cross-country and trail mountain biking
Luke Marshall | 5 things I learned testing Shimano’s new Deore drivetrain and why I’d rather spend the savings on riding trips and coaching
Shimano’s latest mechanical Deore drivetrain impressed on the trail, but living with it highlighted a few simple things Shimano could improve
Review | Shimano Deore M7200/M6200 review: why spend more when the shifting is this good?
The latest mechanical Deore drivetrain delivers accurate, dependable shifting and impressive performance under load
Van Rysel's first MTB gets 32in wheels after brand analysed two years of XC race data
The RCR-XC will be raced by Decathlon Ford team from 2027
Cadex’s first mountain bike wheels weigh 1,248g with bonded carbon spokes and buckets of lateral stiffness
The Max XC WheelSystem comes with an unusual carbon construction, a 120-tooth ratchet and some big claims about its stiffness
Review | Moon Rigel Enduro 2600 is a strong all-rounder MTB light – my complaints are very minor
A powerful, all-purpose mountain bike light for £150
Review | The Bikil 2400 is a genuinely usable MTB front light, but can you get away with spending this little?
Big battery life for remarkably little money
Review | Sigma's Buster 1600 is an easy-to-use MTB light with a focused beam, but I found one key flaw
The Buster produces impressive reach from its 1,600 lumens and has excellent controls, but its narrow beam becomes limiting
Brembo's GR-PRO MTB brakes are now available in the UK and Europe
Developed with the Specialized Gravity team, Brembo’s GR-PRO brakes bring huge adjustability and a motorsport pedigree
Review | Lezyne's Super Drive 1800+ Smart light is great on tight trails, but there's a rival I'd buy instead
The Super Drive has a useful app-controlled setting and wide beam, but it's limited at speed
The 10 greatest mountain bikes of the 1990s, ranked
The race-winning, rule-bending and bedroom-wall dream bikes that shaped mountain biking’s wildest decade
Review | Marin's Alpine Trail E XR delivers a composed, confidence-inspiring ride, but there's one unavoidable compromise
Thrives on fast and rough terrain, but its weight rewards decisive rather than reactive riding
Best downhill mountain bikes in 2026 plus our buyer's guide
What to look for in a downhill bike and our pick of the best
Review | Specialized Levo 4 EVO Pro's powerful, easy to control motor doesn't make up for awkward handling
The smooth motor, long range and controlled suspension impress, but unusual proportions and reluctant handling hold this £10,299 bruiser back
Review | Amflow PX Carbon Pro has awesome power and rare adjustability, but repeated rough descents expose its limitations
This electric all-rounder climbs like nothing else and descends far harder than its travel figures suggest
Review | Merida Lithos 8000's superb suspension and natural handling make it one of the best eMTBs you can buy
The Lithos is exceptionally composed, confidence-inspiring and comfortable
Review | Yeti's LTe T4 is an incredible climber, but there's one change you'll need to make to unlock its descending potential
This 29er is fast, grippy and incredibly versatile, but a deliberately lower mixed-wheel setup unlocks the excitement its stock configuration lacks
Review | Atherton S.170E.2 packs immense power and exceptional handling at a price that undercuts its rivals
This Welsh-built gravity machine pairs Avinox's powerful M2S motor with intuitive handling and a fair price. That's why it's our 2026 Mountain Bike of the Year
I tested six eMTBs to crown our 2026 Mountain Bike of the Year – the Avinox-powered winner is faster, cheaper and more fun than its rivals
After months of testing the best electric mountain bikes, we announce our 2026 MTB of the Year
25 of the best trail bikes ridden and reviewed
Top trail bikes as rated by our expert reviewers, plus our buyer's guide for everything you need to know
Review | Lazer's Impala KinetiCore is the trail helmet I'd spend my money on
The Impala KinetiCore combines excellent comfort, secure stability and impressive ventilation
Review | Giro's Montaro Mips III is a secure, safe trail helmet that proves ventilation isn't everything
The Montaro Mips III prioritises rider confidence over outright cooling, delivering deep coverage and a secure fit
Best mountain bike tyres in 2026: top-rated tyres for XC, downcountry, trail and enduro riding
Our pick of the best mountain bike tyres and our comprehensive buyer's guide
"We're giving riders more ways to find the perfect balance" – Continental adds 13 new Gravity tyre combinations to its range
New combinations bring Continental’s Soft compound to more Trail tyres and pair its Enduro casing with SuperSoft rubber