Ed Thomsett
Contributor
Former Mountain Biking UK features editor Ed Thomsett is a downhiller at heart but has been riding bikes of all types since a young age. He's raced both nationally and internationally in downhill and enduro, and has spent several summers living in the Alps and Canada, riding, roadtripping and living the dirtbag lifestyle. Now Ed calls upon his years of experience riding bikes to the limit as a writer and reviewer for MBUK and BikeRadar. He's also an avid trail builder and has scraped out numerous steep and technical lines in the woodlands of his native North Yorkshire. These days Ed will happily turn his hand to any discipline and believes the sign of a good week is when every bike in his shed ends up muddy by the end of it.
Recent articles by Ed Thomsett
Best CO2 inflators for bikes: Ditch the pump with these fast inflators
The easiest way to fill a tyre in a flash
Best hip packs: 9 mountain bike bum bags ridden and rated
Carry your trail essentials with these backpack alternatives
Review | YT Jeffsy 29 Core 3
A versatile all-rounder from one of the original direct-sale brands
Review | 9point8 Fall Line dropper post
Smooth operating post with a good level but its large stack height is limiting
Review | Shimano Zee ME700 pedals
Well priced trail SPDs
Review | Shimano Saint M821 pedals
Robust mountain bike SPD pedals
Review | Crankbrothers Highline 3 dropper seatpost
Solid performing post that would benefit from a lever upgrade to unlock the most performance
Review | Funn Mamba S pedals
Top-performing platform-style SPDs
Review | Fox Transfer Performance Elite dropper post
Great-feeling remote and reliable performance
Review | BikeYoke Revive 2.0 dropper post
Long travel and low stack height with an on-the-move bleed function make the Revive 2.0 a compelling purchase
Review | Crankbrothers Mallet 2 pedals
Grip, comfort and support for gravity-orientated riders
Review | Bontrager Line Elite dropper seatpost
Promising performance and plenty of travel options, just make sure the stack height isn’t too large for your tastes and bike
Review | Ergon BE2 Enduro hydration pack review
Hydration, storage and protection that's ideal for enduro racing
First ride review | Marin Alpine Trail Carbon 1
Big fun on a (relatively) small budget
Review | PNW Loam dropper post
An affordable post with plenty of travel and diameter options
Review | Thule Vital 8 hydration pack
A light, comfy and secure hydration pack, but a bit sweaty
Review | Vaude Aquarius 6+3 hydration pack
Eco-friendly htdration trail pack
Review | Osprey Raptor 10 hydration pack
A slim ergonomic pack with well-considered storage
Review | POC Spine VPD Air 8 hydration pack
A light, minimal protective pack suited to enduro and trail duties
Camelbak Skyline Low Rider 10 hydration pack review
Review | Decathlon Rockrider 12L hydration pack
Considerably cheaper than nearly all its rivals and better than a lot of them too
Review | Source Summit 15L hydration pack
One of the best packs around for big days out
Review | Canyon Stoic 4
Long, low and built for abuse – this is a hardtail that can hang with the full-sussers
Review | Bell Super Air R convertible helmet
Convertible head protection for trail riders