Luke Marshall
Technical writer
Luke Marshall is a technical writer for BikeRadar and MBUK magazine. He's been working for both titles since 2018 and has over 20 years of mountain biking experience. Luke is a gravity-focused rider with a history of racing downhill, previously competing in the UCI Downhill World Cup. Educated to a degree level in engineering and with a penchant for full-throttle speed, Luke is more than qualified to put every bike and product through its paces to bring you informative and independent reviews. You'll most likely find him on a trail, enduro or downhill bike riding the off-piste tracks around south Wales and the south west of England. He often makes an appearance on BikeRadar's podcast and YouTube channel.
Recent articles by Luke Marshall
Review | Giro's Montaro Mips III is a secure, safe trail helmet that proves ventilation isn't everything
The Montaro Mips III prioritises rider confidence over outright cooling, delivering deep coverage and a secure fit
Best mountain bike tyres in 2026: top-rated tyres for XC, downcountry, trail and enduro riding
Our pick of the best mountain bike tyres and our comprehensive buyer's guide
"We're giving riders more ways to find the perfect balance" – Continental adds 13 new Gravity tyre combinations to its range
New combinations bring Continental’s Soft compound to more Trail tyres and pair its Enduro casing with SuperSoft rubber
Review | The Canyon Deflectr provides class-leading ventilation, but the strap and fit don't reach the same highs
The Deflectr combines outstanding ventilation, innovative safety technology and excellent value, but an awkward fit prevents it from realising its full potential
6 British mountain bikes that showcase our appetite for the unusual, boutique and doing things differently
We round up half a dozen of the coolest British MTBs we've seen in 2026
Review | Specialized's Ambush 3 is a quality lightweight trail helmet – but there's a reason you need to try before you buy
The Ambush 3 blends low weight, impressive stability and premium features, but there's an issue that holds it back
I tested three radial tyres to find out if MTB’s latest trend really does deliver more grip
How does this trio of radial-construction tyres from Schwalbe, Specialized and Nutrak/Vee Tire Co fare in our rigorous testing?
New Minion DHX has more stability and cornering support for fast, high-load downhill racing
The new dry-conditions gravity tyre arrives alongside a redesigned downhill casing
Review | Nutrak/Vee Tire Co's Attack HPL Full 40 RAD Core shows why radial construction makes sense for gravity riding
Huge gravity grip with a calm, damped ride feel
Review | Specialized's Butcher Grid Gravity Radial T9 is confident with loads of grip, but isn't built for bike park abuse
An excellent radial upgrade for riders seeking a calm, connected front tyre
Best mountain bike suspension forks 2026 | Top-rated MTB forks and buyer's guide
Plus our buyer's guide to MTB forks
Review | Raymon Ravor Ultra review has huge range and Yamaha muscle, but its suspension struggles to keep up
German brand's 'all-mountain' electric mountain bike uses Yamaha's PW-X4 motor
New Yeti LT moves to eMTB-inspired Sixfinity suspension platform, ditching Switch Infinity after 12 years
The iconic suspension design is gone, replaced by a six-bar platform offering adjustable kinematics, geometry and wheel sizes
Review | Schwalbe's Romy Trail Pro Radial Soft is a premium damped-feeling trail tyre with one catch
Schwalbe’s radial trail tyre delivers comfort, grip and composure on roots, rocks and natural singletrack, but it's expensive and pressure-sensitive
"Riders are asking for it": new Nukeproof Kilowatt is the brand's first Avinox-powered eMTB following consumer demand
Nukeproof's latest eMTB will be the cheapest bike on the market to offer the Avinox M2S motor
Shimano says 'Long live high-end mechanical!' with new Deore XT M8200 groupset
Mechanical MTB groupset also gets revised shifters and revised chain stabilisation
Shimano keeps mechanical drivetrains alive with new Deore components
The new Shimano Deore M7200 and M6200 components include tougher derailleurs, refined shifters and brakes – while giving the workhorse groupset a more premium feel
Best mountain bike helmets | Top-rated helmets for trail riding
The best helmets for cross-country and trail mountain biking
"Bosch’s energy dense battery is the key to unlocking the magic" – why Marin’s new Alpine Trail E doesn't have an Avinox motor
Marin launches new Alpine Trail E enduro eMTB with Bosch Performance Line CX motor
Inside Galfer: the Spanish brake specialist behind the Shark EVO rotor
We visit Galfer’s Barcelona HQ and find out how the family-owned brand turns friction, manufacturing and race feedback into braking control
How eMTBs changed mountain biking forever – 10 years of ebike evolution
How today's faster, smarter and more complex eMTBs compare to the class of 2016
Specialized claims new Epic 9 is the lightest full-suspension XC bike you can buy
Refined suspension, reduced friction and a claimed class-leading frame weight headline the latest evolution of Specialized’s XC race bike
5 Chinese mountain bike brands you need to know about
Chinese brands are making waves in the MTB market – here are 5 that should be on your radar
Specialized develops gearbox-like tech with SRAM – but you can only buy it on one bike
After three years in development, the new Specialized Demo features radically new drivetrain and suspension tech
