Author Finlay Anderson
Finlay Anderson

Finlay Anderson

Contributor

Finlay Anderson is a contributor at BikeRadar with more than five years of experience in the mountain bike industry. After getting hooked on enduro racing and moving to Scotland’s Tweed Valley, Finlay found his passion producing visual and written content for some of the bike industry's leading media outlets and brands. He has worked as an editor and photographer for Enduro MTB Magazine, written for MBR magazine and bagged the front cover of MBUK Issue 412. Finlay spent two years following the Enduro World Series, capturing exciting stories from the world's fastest racers. When he’s not working, Finlay loves sessioning turns at home and getting lost deep in the Scottish Borders on his gravel bike. As a keen rider, Finlay knows the importance of no-nonsense kit that stands up to the depths of Scottish winter.

Recent articles by Finlay Anderson

How to set up your mountain bike suspension for the best performance

Our essential guide to MTB suspension setup will help your bike work at its best
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4 of the best mountain bike forks under £700

Our favourite affordable MTB forks that offer excellent performance without costing the earth, based on real-world testing
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Best mountain bike rear shocks in 2024: 10 of the best coil and air shocks plus our buyer's guide

Our pick of the best mountain bike rear shocks and buyer's guide
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From government-backed loans to deal-hunting, here's how we'd buy a cheap ebike in 2024

Our essential tips for buying an electric bike without breaking the bank
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Mountain bike frame protection: how to keep your pride and joy scratch-free

We explain the types of MTB frame protection and how to apply them to your bike
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Shimano Deore vs SLX – which drivetrain should you buy?

We weigh up the pros and cons of these two MTB groupsets
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SRAM SX Eagle vs Shimano Deore – which drivetrain should you buy?

Entry-level 12-speed MTB drivetrains compared
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Everything you need to know about chainrings: sizes, compatibility and more

Our complete guide to road, mountain and gravel bike chainrings
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Trail vs cross-country mountain bikes | What are the differences and which is right for you?

Trail and XC bikes are two highly popular types of mountain bikes. We explain the key differences to help you decide which is right for you
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Parts of a mountain bike explained – from pedals to suspension

Our simple guide to mountain bikes explains all you need to know about these complex machines, including the different frame and suspension designs
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Drone manufacturer DJI unexpectedly enters cycling market with Avinox eMTB motor

105Nm motor debuts exclusively on Amflow PL 150mm travel trail bike
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What does the future hold for electric mountain bike racing?

eMTB racing is the newest event on the World Cup calendar. We explain the formats and rules, and ask what the future holds for electric racing
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eMTB vs MTB – which is best for you?

We explore the pros and cons of going electric
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7 of the best lightweight electric mountain bikes, plus our buyer's guide

We explain the different types of lightweight eMTBs and share our favourites
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Buyer’s guide to Fox forks | The full line-up, from cross-country to downhill

We explain every Fox suspension fork and the brand's key technologies
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RockShox forks explained | Your guide to the trail, enduro, XC and downcountry range

Our essential guide to every RockShox suspension fork and the brand's key technologies
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5 of the top eMTBS of 2024 (so far)

The electric mountain bikes you should have on your watchlist
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What is a chain guide and should you use one?

Everything you need to know about chain guides, whether you ride road, gravel or mountain bikes
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What are volume spacers and how do you use them?

Volume spacers are often overlooked, but they can play a huge role in finessing your mountain bike's suspension
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Inverted mountain bike forks: why upside-down forks still have a cult following

We explain the pros and cons of inverted forks and why brands continue to make them
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Mountain bike bikepacking: the kit you need and the bike tweaks you should make

Bikepacking on your mountain bike is a great way to get off the beaten track
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Merida One-Forty 500

Can the cheapest One-Forty live up to Merida's Bike of the Year winning reputation?
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