Ric McLaughlin

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

Leaner and lighter than the Five, the Four is Orange’s new all-rounder trail bike

Orange Four RS review

GBP £3700.00 RRP USD $5875.00

Morvélo's Factory jersey is a seriously impressive garment

Morvélo Factory jersey review

GBP £60.00 RRP AUD $128.00 USD $94.00

The lady in the lake stood Ric up. Again.

Making the Grade: 24 hours off the beaten track on a gravel bike

Ritchey WCS Trail saddle

Ritchey WCS Trail saddle review

GBP £83.00 RRP USD $100.00

The Fort William World Cup is an epic spectacle – and if you can't be there in person you can watch the whole race live on Red Bull TV

Spectator’s guide to the Fort William World Cup

NS Bikes Magneto stem

NS Bikes Magneto stem review

GBP £70.00 RRP

Dirty Native One BlackEdition saddle

Dirty Native One BlackEdition saddle – in brief review

GBP £60.00 RRP

Osprey's Raptor 14 is superbly feature-packed

Osprey Raptor 14 hydration pack review

GBP £90.00 RRP AUD $150.00

Ergon BE1 Enduro

Ergon BE1 Enduro review

GBP £130.00 RRP

Shimano's Unzen 4L offers a strong compromise between minimalism and practicality

Hydration Packs

Shimano Unzen 4L hydration pack review

GBP £70.00 RRP

USWE F3 Pro Enduro – an impressively pared-back option

USWE F3 Pro Enduro review

GBP £90.00 RRP AUD $140.00 USD $120.00

Fizik Kurve Chameleon saddle

Fizik Kurve Chameleon saddle review

GBP £190.00 RRP AUD $360.00 USD $275.00

Leatt 3DF Hybrid knee pads

Leatt 3DF Hybrid knee pads – in brief review

GBP £70.00 RRP AUD $130.00 USD $89.00

Easton Havoc UST 26 wheelset

Easton Havoc UST 26 wheelset review