Author Olly Forster
Olly Forster

Olly Forster

Olly can trace his obsession with off-road cycling back to his childhood in the Borders, yet it wasn’t until he discovered Mountain Biking UK magazine that his obsession with bikes truly took root. He eventually found find himself as Staff Writer on his favourite mag. From print to digital and from Europe to North America, Olly’s 10-year stint in bicycle media has seen him represent a host of titles and in a range of roles, but he likes nothing more than geeking out over the latest tech. Today, Olly’s contributing to BikeRadar once again, tapping into his encyclopedic knowledge of all things off-road and occasionally radical. Away from his laptop, Olly would prefer to find himself in the woods, bouncing between rocks, roots and ruts getting into all manner of mischief on his trusty Transition Sentinel.

Recent articles by Olly Forster
2020 Vitus Mythique VRX

The new Vitus Mythique offers truly modern geometry for just £1,250

Three models, great specs, 27.5in and 29in wheel options, and modern geometry
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MRP's Wave ring is a beautifully designed – and light – piece of kit

MRP Wave ring review

Chain-retaining ring that stands out from the crowd
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MRP AMg (V2) chain guide is an expensive but properly quality product

MRP AMg (V2) chain guide review

High-grade chain retention ideal for enduro racers
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Hope's crankset stays strong in the face of abuse

Hope crankset review

Premium grade fit-and-forget cranks
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It may be ‘entry-level’ as DH bikes go, but the Fuzz 2 is fun, sorted and dependable

NS Fuzz 2 - first ride review

Potent downhiller for riders on a budget
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The 650b Fury Team is a bike you can count on to shoot where you point it

GT Fury Team - first ride review

Trusty gravity steed gets the 650b treatment
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Troy Lee Designs T-Bone knee pads

Troy Lee Designs T-Bone knee pads review

High-grade lightweight trail protection
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YT Tues CF Pro (top) and CF Team (bottom) colour options

YT Industries Tues CF – first look

German brand unveils its first carbon 650b DH bike
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Five Ten Hellcat shoes

Five Ten Hellcat shoes review

Popular gravity shoe gets a rerub
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Thomson Elite Covert Dropper seatpost

Thomson Elite Covert Dropper seatpost review

Staking its claim to be top of the drops
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In the right hands and on the right terrain, few bikes can match the Gambler

Scott Gambler 710 - first ride review

Downhill monster gets 27.5in hoops
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Schwalbe Magic Mary VertStar Super Gravity 27.5x2.35in tire

Schwalbe Magic Mary VertStar Super Gravity 27.5x2.35in tire review

Versatile rubber for hard riding
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The all new Mondraker Summum downhill bike

Mondraker Summum Carbon - first look

Spanish brand unveils new signing Danny Hart and new super light DH race bike
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Troy Lee Designs Sprint downhill pants

Troy Lee Designs Sprint downhill pants review

Supremely comfortable racing gear
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Azonic CFK handlebar

Azonic CFK handlebar review

Reassuringly rugged bar
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Marzocchi 380 C2R2 Titanium fork

Marzocchi 380 C2R2 Titanium fork review

Pedigree fork for downhillers
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SRAM ROAM 60 650b wheelset

SRAM ROAM 60 650b wheelset review

Lightweight carbon mountain bike wheels
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Fox Launch Enduro knee pads

Fox Launch Enduro knee pads review

Pads designed for trail rides and enduro racing
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This week's round up of the best road and mountain bike gear

Friday five-a-side: this week's best bike gear

Featuring Nukeproof, POC, Fuji and more
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Scott Genius LT 700 Tuned

Scott 2015 UK MTB launch

Scott UK’s 2015 mountain bike range debuts at RedBull Racing’s headquarters in Milton Keynes
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BTR Fabrications is a UK company run by two people who make frames that 'they would want to ride'

BTR Fabrications and the Pinner downhill bike

UK company releases its first production full suspension frame
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The Nukeproof Scout is new for 2015

Nukeproof Scout 2015 – first look

Mega TR, Mega Am and Pulse ranges receive updates
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Aaron Gwin in his new signature Troy Lee Designs race kit

Troy Lee Designs Aaron Gwin Sprint race kit - first look

World Cup downhiller debuts signature race kit at Mont-Saint-Anne, Canada
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Friday five-a-side: This week's best road and MTB gear

Friday five-a-side: This week's best road and MTB gear

Featuring kit from GT, Burgtec, Saracen, Suplest and more
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