Author Ric McLaughlin

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
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Orange Four RS review

Single-pivot masters reckon less may just be more
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Morvélo Factory jersey review

Outstanding enduro/DH top
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Ritchey WCS Trail saddle review

Saddle for long days out
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NS Bikes Magneto stem review

Complex stem design
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Dirty Native One BlackEdition saddle – in brief review

Hard but fair race-oriented seat
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Osprey Raptor 14 hydration pack review

Trail pack with exceptional manners and attention to detail
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Ergon BE1 Enduro review

Race-developed enduro pack designed for maximum movement
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Shimano Unzen 4L hydration pack review

Technically adept hybrid pack
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USWE F3 Pro Enduro review

Minimalist race-oriented pack
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Fizik Kurve Chameleon saddle review

High-grade flexible perch
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Leatt 3DF Hybrid knee pads – in brief review

Rugged yet comfortable knee protection
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Easton Havoc UST 26 wheelset review

World Cup winning wheels
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e*thirteen TRSr crankset review

Stiff, light and racy… but expensive
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WTB Trail Boss TCS Tough - High Grip 27.5x2.25in tire review

Grippy enduro-ready rubber
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Endura Xtract long sleeve jersey review

Versatile long sleeve jersey for all-season use
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Surly Singlespeed tensioner kit review

Shed weight and maintenance time by converting to singlespeed
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Polaris Summit waterproof jacket review

Well-performing waterproof
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Intense Tracer 275 review

Long travel 650B frame
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Avid Elixir 9 Trail brakes review

Big on power, bigger on feel
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Santa Cruz Blur TR – first ride review

Custom build of aluminium frame
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e*thirteen TRS-R enduro components – first look

Wheels, pedals, crankset and chain device for 2014
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Carrera Sport C-TF02 sunglasses review

Riding glasses with adjustable nosepiece
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PRO Vanderham FR riser bar – in brief review

Consumer version of Thomas Vanderham signature handlebar
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