Author Steve Worland

Steve Worland

Steve Worland was a cycling journalist who began writing for MBUK in the early 90s before becoming editor of What Mountain Bike. He later became technical director for What Mountain and MBUK.

Recent articles by Steve Worland
Focus Black Forest 3.0

Focus Black Forest 3.0 review

Hardtail 29er with 3x10 drivetrain
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GT Zaskar 9R Comp

GT Zaskar 9R Comp review

Lively 29er with SRAM 2x10 drivetrain
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Mongoose Salvo Comp

Mongoose Salvo Comp review

Budget 120mm full-suspension bike
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Specialized Rockhopper Comp

Specialized Rockhopper Comp review

Cross-country 29er hardtail
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Pinnacle Jarrah 4 hardtail

Pinnacle Jarrah 4 review

Good value hardtail from Evans Cycles
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Trek Mamba hardtail

Trek Mamba review

Fun entry-level hardtail
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Diamondback Apex

Diamondback Apex review

Great value hardtail 29er with 3x10 drivetrain
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Marin Alpine Trail 29er

Marin Alpine Trail review

Entry level hardtail 29er
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Commencal Ramones AL2

Commencal Ramones AL2 review

120mm travel, all-mountain hardtail
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Diamondback Peak

Diamondback Peak review

Sub-£500 hardtail with hydraulic disc brakes
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Trek Marlin

Trek Marlin review

Smooth-rolling, budget 29er
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Charge Saucer 29er wheels

Charge Saucer 29er wheels review

Heavy duty 29er hoops
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Merida Big.Nine TFS 100-D

Merida Big.Nine TFS 100-D review

Fast rolling big-wheeler at entry level price
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Cube Aim Disc 26

Cube Aim Disc 26 review

Budget hardtail with 26in wheels
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Ritchey WCS Z Max Evolution 29x2.1in tyre

Ritchey WCS Z Max Evolution 29x2.1in tyre review

Light and grippy rubber for cross-country riders
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The Kraken is probably the best hard-hitting sub-£500 bike we’ve ever tested

Carrera Kraken review

Best hard-hitting trail bike for less than £500
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Focus Whistler 27-G hardtail

Focus Whistler 27-G review

27-speed, entry level hardtail
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The Cube Cross Race handles in a relaxed manner

Cube Cross Race review

Fast cyclocross-style commuting bike
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The Cyclone is suited to urban workhorse duties or easy trails

Ridgeback Cyclone review

Cheap and cheerful mountain bike with rigid fork
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The Kona Humu is a thoroughly adaptable, fun ride

Kona Humu review

Comfortable single-geared rigid mountain bike
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Take time to get used to the Genesis and it reveals itself as a fantastically fun machine

Genesis Fortitude Race review

Rigid mountain bike with short fork
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Howies NBL Light Merino base layer

Howies NBL Light Merino base layer review

Antibacterial merino wool layer for winter cycling
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Surly Karate Monkey

Surly Karate Monkey review

Superb value 29er frame and fork package
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Surly Krampus

Surly Krampus review

Fast-rolling fat bike for the masses
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