Robin Weaver
Technical editor-in-chief
Rob is BikeRadar and MBUK’s technical editor-in-chief. Our resident tech nerd has lived and breathed mountain bikes since the age of nine. After a couple of years ripping around his local woods, he raced cross-country through the early 90s. A shift to downhill better suited his skillset and he soon became a regular on the national circuit before having a crack at some UCI Downhill World Cups.
Rob always had an eye for tech and was keen to glean any kind of mechanical advantage possible. Whether that was through geometry changes, suspension tuning or adapting parts, he learned quickly that an open mind is key.
He began working as a freelance writer for MBUK over 20 years ago, while he finished his degree in sports technology. He landed his dream role as technical editor 15 years ago.
Rob’s passion for bikes encompasses just about anything with two wheels, including fast and efficient cross-country bikes and long-travel enduro rigs or downhill machines. He rides on the road and gravel, too.
He’s tested hundreds of bikes, piles of components and mountains of kit, so understands what does and doesn’t work.
- Height: 172cm
- Bike size: Medium/450-460mm reach
Could Specialized’s new short-travel eMTB leave the original Levo redundant?
Tough, quiet and makes you faster – SRAM's worst-kept secret doesn't disappoint
Robin Weaver | I've ridden nearly every version of this legendary fork since 1999 – the latest model blew me away
SRAM’s powerful Maven brakes have been given a key update after rider feedback
Review | Yeti LTE T4 is an incredible eMTB, but I’d buy the cheaper C2 model
Review | Fox Union BOA All Weather shoes make winter riding better – but they're a pain to take off
New Orbea Rallon RS redefines lightweight eMTBs with next-level integration, big travel and light weight
First-ride review | In 20 years testing MTBs, I've never seen anything like the Orbea Rallon. It's awesome
Former Wiggle bosses release new budget dropper posts – and I like what I see
From big-wheel hardtails to automatic shifting – the mountain bike tech we want to see in 2026
Gear of the Year | This rear hub is the trail-smoothing wonder I never knew I needed
I tested two £1,000 hardtails head to head – and the winning bike is far more capable than you might think
6 reasons why your next bike should be a hardtail
Review | Troy Lee Designs' Skyline Superlyte MTB trousers are the comfiest I’ve ever worn
Robin Weaver | I need to quit road riding – seeing a van hit a cyclist was the final straw
These waterproof MTB boots solve the biggest problem with winter riding
Review | Troy Lee Designs Speed Pro knee guards are a comfortable fit but they don’t tick every box
Nukeproof returns with new competitively priced Reactor and tighter range
Review | e*thirteen Sidekick hub makes a marked difference to suspension performance
Robin Weaver | Testing this hub convinced me we need to kill pedal kickback
I’m swapping MTB trousers for dungarees this winter – here’s why you should too
Long-term review | A new fork and wheelset for Rob's Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Expert
Robin Weaver | Commentating on the MTB World Championships was a dream come true, but I’ve never been so terrified
