Author Ric McLaughlin

Ric McLaughlin

Former staff writer

Ric McLaughlin us a former staff writer for BikeRadar. He has worked for Red Bull Media, Warner Bros. Discovery and is the editorial lead for mountain biking at ESO Sports.

Recent articles by Ric McLaughlin
Do you remember wanting any of these bikes?

9 bikes you've lusted after but would never want to own

A fond look back at some weird and wonderful bikes
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Leaner and lighter than the Five, the Four is Orange’s new all-rounder trail bike

Orange Four RS review

Single-pivot masters reckon less may just be more
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Morvélo's Factory jersey is a seriously impressive garment

Morvélo Factory jersey review

Outstanding enduro/DH top
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Ritchey WCS Trail saddle

Ritchey WCS Trail saddle review

Saddle for long days out
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NS Bikes Magneto stem

NS Bikes Magneto stem review

Complex stem design
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Dirty Native One BlackEdition saddle

Dirty Native One BlackEdition saddle – in brief review

Hard but fair race-oriented seat
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Osprey's Raptor 14 is superbly feature-packed

Osprey Raptor 14 hydration pack review

Trail pack with exceptional manners and attention to detail
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Ergon BE1 Enduro

Ergon BE1 Enduro review

Race-developed enduro pack designed for maximum movement
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Shimano's Unzen 4L offers a strong compromise between minimalism and practicality

Shimano Unzen 4L hydration pack review

Technically adept hybrid pack
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USWE F3 Pro Enduro – an impressively pared-back option

USWE F3 Pro Enduro review

Minimalist race-oriented pack
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Fizik Kurve Chameleon saddle

Fizik Kurve Chameleon saddle review

High-grade flexible perch
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Leatt 3DF Hybrid knee pads

Leatt 3DF Hybrid knee pads – in brief review

Rugged yet comfortable knee protection
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Easton Havoc UST 26 wheelset

Easton Havoc UST 26 wheelset review

World Cup winning wheels
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The TRSr cranks are super stiff and light

e*thirteen TRSr crankset review

Stiff, light and racy… but expensive
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WTB Trail Boss TCS Tough - High Grip 27.5x2.25in tire

WTB Trail Boss TCS Tough - High Grip 27.5x2.25in tire review

Grippy enduro-ready rubber
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Endura Xtract long sleeve jersey

Endura Xtract long sleeve jersey review

Versatile long sleeve jersey for all-season use
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Surly Singlespeed tensioner kit

Surly Singlespeed tensioner kit review

Shed weight and maintenance time by converting to singlespeed
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Polaris Summit jacket

Polaris Summit waterproof jacket review

Well-performing waterproof
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Intense Tracer 275

Intense Tracer 275 review

Long travel 650B frame
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Avid Elixir 9 Trail brakes - carbon levers

Avid Elixir 9 Trail brakes review

Big on power, bigger on feel
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Santa Cruz Blur TR

Santa Cruz Blur TR – first ride review

Custom build of aluminium frame
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e*thirteen TRS-R wheels

e*thirteen TRS-R enduro components – first look

Wheels, pedals, crankset and chain device for 2014
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Carrera Sport C-TF02 glasses

Carrera Sport C-TF02 sunglasses review

Riding glasses with adjustable nosepiece
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PRO Vanderham FR riser handlebar

PRO Vanderham FR riser bar – in brief review

Consumer version of Thomas Vanderham signature handlebar
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