Sarah Bedford
Contributor
Sarah’s been riding MTBs for 20 years, across the UK and abroad. She has honed her skills on the varied terrain of Scotland’s Tweed Valley, host to the UK’s round of the Enduro World Series and 2023 MTB World Championships. Although Sarah’s passion lies at the more extreme end of the mountain biking spectrum, where she prefers to ride enduro, with the number of miles she puts in she’s got the fitness of an XC racer. Being out on the trails more often than not makes her the perfect person to put any product or bike through its paces.
Recent articles by Sarah Bedford
Review | Shimano XTR PD-M9120 Pedal
A timeless high-end classic pedal, but do you get extra performance for the extra cash?
Review | Time ATAC MX 4 pedals
Entry-level lightweight clipless pedals with easy engagement
Review | Look X-TRACK EN-RAGE Pedal
A functional pair of pedals at a competitive price
Review | GT Zaskar FS Sport
Can this attractive full-suspension version of the Zaskar live up to the model's history?
Review | Polygon Siskiu D6
A Budget XC bike with upgrade potential to further its performance
Review | SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth brakes
Powerful all-new Stealth stoppers for XC racers, are they worth the upgrade?
Review | Troy Lee Designs Luxe Short Shell
Troy Lee Designs' Luxe shorts provide luxurious performance in a minimalist package
Review | Altura Esker Trail Shorts review
A budget-friendly, all-year, all-rounder pair of shorts
Fox Women’s Flexair Shorts review
Designed to keep you cool, can these lightweight shorts withstand the rigours of trail riding?
Endura Women’s Singletrack Lite Shorts review
The Singletrack Lite Shorts are a lightweight short not lacking durability
Bike of the Year contender | Scott Aspect 920 review
A well-built hardtail that's at home on easy-paced rides, but can it keep up with the competition when the going gets rough?
Bike of the Year contender | Specialized Rockhopper Elite 29 review
The Rockhopper Elite 29 has proven itself to be a winning companion for long days in the saddle
Bike of the Year contender | Jamis Highpoint A1 review
Can this high-spec entry-level hardtail deliver on the trail?
Bike of the Year contender | Cube Attention review
An eye-catching spec sheet, but are the Cube’s ride characteristics really worth your attention?
Bike of the Year contender | Cannondale Trail SE 4 review
Can the Cannondale Trail SE 4’s ride feel match its killer looks on the trail?
Bike of the Year contender | Marin Bobcat Trail 5 review
Can updated geometry see the Bobcat Trail 5 raise its game and improve upon its previously impressive performance?
Bike of the Year contender | Vitus Sentier 29 review
A hardtail with all-round capability and the aggression required to tackle whatever comes its way
Budget Mountain Bike of the Year winner | Voodoo Bizango Pro review
Can this multi-award-winning budget hardtail take the top spot in 2023?
Review | Scott Insuloft Superlight PL Jacket
Scott's lightest insulated jacket
Review | Patagonia Nano-Air Jacket
A highly breathable and packable insulating mid-layer
Review | Giro Ambient Jacket
A simple, functional softshell that will keep you toasty warm in unpredictable weather
Review | Decathlon Rockrider MTB Softshell Jacket
A great-value softshell packed with features for frosty days
Review | Endura MT500 Freezing Point Jacket
Adaptive jacket to keep you warm in very cold conditions
XC hardtail head-to-head: Cannondale Scalpel versus Specialized Epic
Designed to cover big distances at speed, we find out which of these two lightweight XC machines is quickest out of the blocks