Author Russell Burton
Russell Burton

Russell Burton

Photographer and tester

Russell Burton is a photographer and tester for BikeRadar, Cycling Plus and Mountain Biking UK. As an experienced snapper with decades behind the lens, Russell has shot thousands of bike tests and features, but is an experienced rider and tester, too, putting gravel and MTB gear through its paces around Salisbury Plain and the Scottish Highlands. Big days outdoors mean that Russell needs equipment that lasts.

Recent articles by Russell Burton

Velocio Ultralight Trail Hooded Jacket

Designed for maximum versatility in a lightweight pocket-sized package, does the Ultralight Trail deliver?
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Rapha Men’s Explore Lightweight Jacket

A packable and stylish jacket designed for bikepacking, commuting and general outdoor use
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7mesh Men’s Northwoods Windshell

A highly specified jacket for riding in comfort, but is it worth the investment?
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Specialized Men’s Trail Wind Jacket

Packable overhead jacket designed for on and off the bike
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Madison Roam Men’s Lightweight Windproof Packable Jacket

Packable emergency weather-proofing that won’t break the bank
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Prime Orra Gravel Wheelset

Solid all-round performers for a compellingly low price
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Black Inc Thirty Four gravel wheelset review

Premium-spec gravel wheels for a premium price
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Parcours Alta Gravel Wheelset

A solid British wheel that impresses more on all-road terrain than gravel
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ENVE Foundation AG25 Gravel Wheelset

Gravel all-rounders at a high price
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Hunt 25 Carbon Gravel Race Wheelset

Carbon gravel wheels that promise plenty of bang for your buck
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Reserve 25/GR Gravel Wheelset

A stiff and speedy gravel wheelset
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Campagnolo Levante Gravel Wheelset

Does a beautiful finish translate to outstanding performance?
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Just Riding Along Monitor Carbon gravel wheelset

Built-to-order carbon gravel wheels
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Cannondale Junction helmet

Well-priced all-road helmet that delivers on quality and performance
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Ass Savers Win Wing Gravel mudguard

Minimalist clip-on mudguard for rear-end protection
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Lupine SL AF front light

An expensive but high-quality StVZO-compliant light
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Busch + Müller IQ-XM Speed front light

A commuter-friendly light with StVZO compliance
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Supernova M99 Mini Pro B54 front light

An StVZO-compliant light with a high-beam option
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Trek Commuter Pro RT front light

Versatile trail-to-town front light with Kindbeam technology
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Exposure Strada Mk11 SB AKTiv front light

Road-specific light with glare-saving, auto-dimming tech
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Magicshine ZX Pro StVZO front light

StVZO light designed for daily commuting
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7Mesh CoPilot waterproof jacket

A streamlined update of this popular jacket delivers waterproof protection with bikepacking practicality
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Gore Endure waterproof jacket

Bike-specific waterproof performance meets casual style without compromising the benefits of either
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Patagonia Dirt Roamer Storm waterproof jacket

Designed for mountain biking in all weathers, this is a distinctive pullover-style jacket that does not disappoint
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