Ric McLaughlin
Former staff writer
Ric McLaughlin us a former staff writer for BikeRadar. He has worked for Red Bull Media, Warner Bros. Discovery and is the editorial lead for mountain biking at ESO Sports.
Recent articles by Ric McLaughlin
9 bikes you've lusted after but would never want to own
A fond look back at some weird and wonderful bikes
Orange Four RS review
Single-pivot masters reckon less may just be more
Morvélo Factory jersey review
Outstanding enduro/DH top
Ritchey WCS Trail saddle review
Saddle for long days out
NS Bikes Magneto stem review
Complex stem design
Dirty Native One BlackEdition saddle – in brief review
Hard but fair race-oriented seat
Osprey Raptor 14 hydration pack review
Trail pack with exceptional manners and attention to detail
Ergon BE1 Enduro review
Race-developed enduro pack designed for maximum movement
Shimano Unzen 4L hydration pack review
Technically adept hybrid pack
USWE F3 Pro Enduro review
Minimalist race-oriented pack
Fizik Kurve Chameleon saddle review
High-grade flexible perch
Leatt 3DF Hybrid knee pads – in brief review
Rugged yet comfortable knee protection
Easton Havoc UST 26 wheelset review
World Cup winning wheels
e*thirteen TRSr crankset review
Stiff, light and racy… but expensive
WTB Trail Boss TCS Tough - High Grip 27.5x2.25in tire review
Grippy enduro-ready rubber
Endura Xtract long sleeve jersey review
Versatile long sleeve jersey for all-season use
Surly Singlespeed tensioner kit review
Shed weight and maintenance time by converting to singlespeed
Polaris Summit waterproof jacket review
Well-performing waterproof
Intense Tracer 275 review
Long travel 650B frame
Avid Elixir 9 Trail brakes review
Big on power, bigger on feel
Santa Cruz Blur TR – first ride review
Custom build of aluminium frame
e*thirteen TRS-R enduro components – first look
Wheels, pedals, crankset and chain device for 2014
Carrera Sport C-TF02 sunglasses review
Riding glasses with adjustable nosepiece
PRO Vanderham FR riser bar – in brief review
Consumer version of Thomas Vanderham signature handlebar