Tom Marvin
MBUK presenter
Tom Marvin is MBUK’s YouTube presenter and podcaster, as well as a regular contributor to BikeRadar.
He writes mountain bike reviews for the site, while also testing components and kit.
His work as a presenter has seen him race pro riders, tackle World Cup downhill courses and attend international launch events.
He has been part of the MBUK and BikeRadar family for 11 years, contributing to all aspects of tech content, including a spell working heavily on Cycling Plus magazine.
In that time, he has tested hundreds of bikes and more than 1,000 products.
He has been mountain biking for 25 years, with cross-country (XC) and trail riding his speciality, although he’s more than happy dipping into the world of enduro whenever there’s a chance.
Tom’s photos of bikes and food covered in ketchup can be found on his Instagram account.
- Height: 182cm
- Bike size: Large
Recent articles by Tom Marvin
Review | Garmin's Edge MTB is a rugged alternative to the Edge 550, but the compromises don't quite add up
Pint-sized computer’s MTB functionality is a bonus, but there are limitations elsewhere
From big-wheel hardtails to automatic shifting – the mountain bike tech we want to see in 2026
Our tech team divulge their mountain bike wish lists for next year
Tom Marvin | Budget alloy XC hardtails will make a comeback in 2026 and I’m here for it
The time is right to return to the hardtail life
Gear of the Year | Grip, control and comfort: these are the best tyres I’ve ever ridden
Schwalbe's Radial tyres make a genuine difference on the trail, if grip is what you're looking for
Best hardtail mountain bikes in 2026: top-rated hardtail MTBs and our buyer's guide
Our pick of the best hardtail mountain bikes over £2,000, under £2,000, under £1,500 and under £1,000
Mountain bike tyre pressure demystified | How to get the perfect pressure for any trail
Follow our step-by-step guide to get the perfect tyre pressure on your mountain bike for any trail or conditions
Review | The Lauf Elja XC Ultimate Flight Attendant is the best-value high-end XC race bike on the market
Impressive spec is backed up with high-speed performance on the race track
Review | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS Transmission is equally at home on my enduro bike and my race bike
Unsurpassed shifting performance, but at a high price
Review | Madison's DTE 4 Season Bib Trousers are so good I want (no, need) another pair
The ultimate winter trousers, but don't be fooled into thinking they're a summer option, too.
First Look | This unreleased Teewing Flux uses DJI motor and could be the best-value eMTB of 2026
DJI-powered high-pivot enduro eMTB should be pocket-friendly
From drawing board to a World Championship-winning production bike in only 18 months: the inside story of the new Giant Anthem
Alan Hatherly piloted a prototype Giant Anthem to victory at the UCI Cross-country Mountain Bike World Championships. Hatherly and Giant's Joe Staub reveal how the bike was made
Giant's new Anthem hides its most interesting tech – and has already won the World Championships
Giant's new Anthem and Anthem X use unique construction methods to help them go as fast as possible
First-ride review | Is the Giant Anthem X Advanced SL 0 the saviour of trail bikes? It certainly has the potential
World Championship-winning DNA ensures this fast-trail bike is flat-out
Review | My partner and I both loved the Marin Lombard E1 – for different reasons
The E1 is designed to liven up your commutes and extend your gravel rides
Marin Lombard is reborn as a value-packed e-gravel bike that "laughs at terrain changes"
Wide tyres, Bosch motor and relaxed geometry targets gives it a go-anywhere attitude
15 essential MTB upgrades for under £50 that will transform your riding
These affordable mountain bike upgrades will make a big improvement to your riding
Hands-on with Shimano XTR, XT and Deore Di2 – real-world weights revealed
How much do Shimano’s latest wireless MTB drivetrain components weigh?
I rode an MTB down one of the world's most active volcanoes weeks before it erupted – here's what happened
Tom Marvin finds out what it’s like to carve turns amid the ash and rocks of Mount Etna
The UCI was wrong to ban skinsuits – and our former World Cup DH racer's testing shows why
Did the UCI stifle speed when it banned the skinsuit?
I tried to match MTB and hard enduro star Manuel Lettenbichler in the Surrey Hills – here's what happened
We sent Tom riding with motocross star Manuel Lettenbichler to find out how his two-stroke skills translate so seamlessly to mountain biking
Review | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission is the best mechanical drivetrain yet, but Shimano does one thing better
Robust mechanical drivetrain that shifts when you want it to
Review | Industry Nine Hydra2 Enduro wheels are fast-rolling blingy hoops for those who like buzzy hubs
High-end alloy hoops get updated hubs
Bernard Kerr taught me how to jump a MTB – and it was terrifying
We send Tom Marvin to work on his jumping skills with World Cup star Bernard Kerr
I asked ChatGPT to design the mountain bike of the future... and it's actually made me excited about what's to come
What tomorrow's MTBs will look like, according to AI