Author Tom Marvin
Tom Marvin

Tom Marvin

MBUK presenter

Tom Marvin is MBUK’s YouTube presenter and podcaster, as well as a regular contributor to BikeRadar. He writes mountain bike reviews for the site, while also testing components and kit. His work as a presenter has seen him race pro riders, tackle World Cup downhill courses and attend international launch events. He has been part of the MBUK and BikeRadar family for 11 years, contributing to all aspects of tech content, including a spell working heavily on Cycling Plus magazine. In that time, he has tested hundreds of bikes and more than 1,000 products. He has been mountain biking for 25 years, with cross-country (XC) and trail riding his speciality, although he’s more than happy dipping into the world of enduro whenever there’s a chance. Tom’s photos of bikes and food covered in ketchup can be found on his Instagram account.

  • Height: 182cm
  • Bike size: Large

Recent articles by Tom Marvin

Dear bike industry: these are the only mountain bike standards you should use

An open letter to all manufacturers out there
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Canyon's new Exceed is the gravel biker's MTB

XC racing is out, all-day adventuring is in
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These are the worst mountain bike upgrades we've ever bought

We share suspension fads, shin-munching pedals and pointless accessories
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We need to kill flip chips and get geometry right the first time

Does anyone really ever flip their chips?
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Trek Procaliber 9.7 AXS Gen 3 proves there's still a place for XC hardtails

Updated cross-country hardtail that's ready for racing
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The Geometron G1 GPI could be the last bike you ever need to buy

Geometron's class-leading long-term backup blended with near maintenance-free shifting
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Nukeproof is back! Beloved brand rises from the ashes of Chain Reaction fallout – but what about Vitus?

Owner of Ridley has purchased the brand from Frasers Group
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5 common mistakes when buying a new mountain bike and how to avoid them

Steer clear of these costly errors when purchasing your next MTB
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Evil Offering LS has supreme suspension and a thrilling ride, but it's not for racers

Versatile performer with Delta System suspension
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5 of the worst gravel bike upgrades we’d rather forget (so you can avoid the same mistakes)

Our tech team call out some of the worst decisions any gravel rider can make
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Can mountain bike suspension get any better?

Our tech team debate what the future of MTB suspension holds in store
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Are gearboxes the future of downhill MTBs? Atherton thinks so...

Hands-on with 2025's most exciting mountain bike
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2025's best eMTB will be the DJI Avinox-equipped Forbidden Druid… but it doesn't officially exist

The market's punchiest motor meets a descending powerhouse in the bike I'm most excited to see in 2025
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I took all this MTB kit on holiday because it's the best I tested last year | Tom Marvin's Gear of the Year 2024

The best of the best from Tom's packed reviews schedule
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Everyone will be riding an ebike in five years

Rob Weaver says eMTB domination is on the horizon
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This rider has won 17 national championships, topped the EDR World Cup and raced for Team GB – how does she do it all?

We chat to one of the UK’s most decorated cyclists
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Can a regular person ride a World Cup downhill course?

Tom Marvin tackles the Fort William track for MBUK TV
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Trek's Top Fuel 9.8 is the the go-fast hooligan trail bike you didn’t know you needed

Trek refines its short-travel trail bike
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The best enduro mountain bikes of 2025 | 20 top-rated enduro MTBs

The big-hitting rigs you need to look out for in 2024
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Goodbye VPP, hello Horst – Santa Cruz breaks from tradition with new Vala eMTB

Move to Bosch means revised linkage to ensure peak performance
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New Lauf Elja is the carbon XC race bike Orange never made

Single-pivot frame and super-wide tyres are the key to this go-fast machine
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Lauf Elja Trail Ultimate Flight Attendant

Lauf’s Elja is certainly unique, but it throws up no surprises on the trail
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Best hardtail mountain bikes in 2024 for every budget

Our pick of the best hardtail mountain bikes over £2,000, under £2,000, under £1,500 and under £1,000
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Yeti ASR T3

A decade after its departure, the ASR is back in action
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