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
Long-term review | Tom sets out on a year with the Last Glen
The biggest bike Tom’s had for a while is a departure from his norm, so how will he get on with it for a year?
Tom Marvin | Why the launch of Shimano Deore and XT Di2 makes XTR pointless
Shimano's unusual timing for the launch of XT and Deore Di2 leaves little time to build XTR hype
Five mountain bikes we'd buy with our own cash – and five money-no-object dream machines
From budget buys to dream builds, these are the bikes our MTB team would spend their own money on
New, ultra-sensitive Mahle M40 has a whopping 850W peak power – could this be the ebike motor of the future?
Impressive power figures backed up with high-tech innards
Shimano finally goes wireless with new XTR Di2 groupset
All the details, pricing and (claimed) weights revealed
Mount Etna is erupting, and I cycled down it just weeks ago!
Riding on a volcano was a mind blowing experience I'll never forget
High-pivot suspension and the most powerful motor – this is the eMTB I've been waiting for
New Forbidden Druid E LitE gets DJI Avinox motor
Review | YT's new Decoy SN 29 is the eMTB that could tempt me to go electric
The new Decoy SN 29 fills the lightweight trail bike slot in YT's line-up
Own a bike with SRAM Transmission? You need to read this guide
Is your Transmission drivetrain not shifting as it should? I can show you why
5 of the worst gravel bike upgrades we’d rather forget (so you can avoid the same mistakes)
Our tech team call out some of the worst decisions any gravel rider can make
New £500 Hunt Enduro V3 wheels are 20 per cent tougher thanks to 146 hours of lab testing
V3 wheelset is the result of thorough lab testing and FEA analysis
Lidl releases new electric mountain bike – and I think it looks pretty good
Budget supermarket selling new electric mountain bike with punchy motor
Tom Marvin | Dear bike industry: these are the only mountain bike standards you should use
An open letter to all manufacturers out there
Canyon's new Exceed is the gravel biker's MTB
XC racing is out, all-day adventuring is in
These are the worst mountain bike upgrades we've ever bought
We share suspension fads, shin-munching pedals and pointless accessories
Tom Marvin | We need to kill flip chips and get geometry right the first time
Does anyone really ever flip their chips?
Review | Trek Procaliber 9.7 AXS Gen 3 proves there's still a place for XC hardtails
Updated cross-country hardtail that's ready for racing
The Geometron G1 GPI could be the last bike you ever need to buy
Geometron's class-leading long-term backup blended with near maintenance-free shifting
Nukeproof is back! Beloved brand rises from the ashes of Chain Reaction fallout – but what about Vitus?
Owner of Ridley has purchased the brand from Frasers Group
5 common mistakes when buying a new mountain bike and how to avoid them
Steer clear of these costly errors when purchasing your next MTB
Review | Evil Offering LS has supreme suspension and a thrilling ride, but it's not for racers
Versatile performer with Delta System suspension
Spoke Tension | Can mountain bike suspension get any better?
Our tech team debate what the future of MTB suspension holds in store
Are gearboxes the future of downhill MTBs? Atherton thinks so...
Hands-on with 2025's most exciting mountain bike
Tom Marvin | 2025's best eMTB will be the DJI Avinox-equipped Forbidden Druid… but it doesn't officially exist
The market's punchiest motor meets a descending powerhouse in the bike I'm most excited to see in 2025