Matthew Loveridge
Contributor
Matthew Loveridge (formerly Allen) is BikeRadar's former senior writer, an experienced mechanic, and an expert on bike tech who appreciates practical, beautifully-engineered things. Originally a roadie, he likes bikes and kit of every type, including gravel bikes and mountain bikes, and he's tested a huge variety of all three over the years for BikeRadar, Cycling Plus, Cyclist.co.uk and others. Alongside his writing, he runs a cycling-friendly holiday cottage in the Forest of Dean. He looks like he should be better at cycling than he actually is, and he's ok with that.
Recent articles by Matthew Loveridge
Matthew Loveridge | Shimano just killed off its best ever tech – why is no one talking about it?
By ditching cup-and-cone hubs, Shimano has given up a little bit of its soul
Matthew Loveridge | I care where my bike is made, but it’s not about national pride
I want the best bike I can buy, not the best one a local can make
"Fixed gear bikes are stupid and pointless, and I freaking love them" – 5 surprising reasons you need a fixie in your life
Better pedalling isn't one of them
Best gravel wheels in 2025 | Top-rated gravel wheelsets and buying advice
The best gravel wheels can stand up to the harshest off-road punishment. Our testers have put wheelsets from all the top brands through their paces
Best bike racks for cars 2025: top-rated roof, towbar and rear-mounted car bike racks
Plus, our buyer's guide to bike racks and carriers for your car
What is a tubeless tyre? Everything you need to know
An introduction to tubeless tyre and rim technology for bikes
Best road bikes for around £1,000 in 2024
£1,000 buys you a lot of bike these days. Here's what you need to know…
How to plan your first road bike ride
Everything you need for an enjoyable introduction to road cycling
Road bike fundamentals | All the parts and details that make up a road bike explained
The anatomy of a road bicycle
Have new road tubeless standards finally improved hookless compatibility?
Industry experts tell us how they've overcome compatibility issues
2021 Specialized Allez Sport review
A great frameset that’s only dulled slightly by a ho-hum spec
Kinesis Aithein Disc review
Fast and furious aluminium
Cannondale CAAD13 Disc 105 review
Ignore the specs and enjoy the ride
Bowman Palace 3 Ultegra R8000 Disc review
Aluminium fit for a king
Review | Wahoo Speedplay Zero pedals
Revamped lollipops are still delicious
New 12-speed Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 is finally here and it’s RIP for mechanical groupsets
All-new pro-level flagship groupset launches along with Ultegra and matching wheelsets
Review | Giant TCR Advanced 2
One of the best rim-braked bikes you can buy
Review | Merida Reacto 4000
A pro bike ride experience in a much more affordable package
Packable insulated jacket, Punk Powder, serious socks and sockets galore
This week's hottest new bike gear
Review | Holdsworth Corsa Superlight Disc SRAM Force 22
Force mechanical is almost old enough to go to big school
Muc-Off bike wash goes plastic-free with pink Punk Powder
Soapy specialist cooks up new powder to save on plastic waste
Matthew Loveridge | The one detail I can’t stand on every new superbike
We need to talk about those massive stems
RIP bar tape? | New £600 PRO Vibe Evo cockpit includes integrated grips
Carbon, integration and futuristic looks
The Elite Rizer adds hills and steering to your indoor training
Gradient simulation and support for in-app steering