Author Tom Marvin
Tom Marvin

Tom Marvin

Senior technical editor

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

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 2024 | 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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Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty

Head-turning race whippet that's ready to get rad
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Specialized Epic 8 Pro

The Brain has gone, but was that a silly decision?
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Mondraker F-Podium RR

Is Mondraker’s Podium race bike destined for the top step?
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Fairlight Holt XT

Fairlight branches out into the MTB world
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Is it a trail bike? Is it a park bike? Specialized reckons new Status 2 can do it all

Three-bike line-up spans 140mm, 170mm and 170DH versions, along with S0 sizing
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Yeti ARC C2

Does the ARC’s ride justify the outlay?
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Merida Big.Nine TR 8000

XC courses through the Big.Nine TR’s veins, but does it matter?
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Mavic Deemax MIPS helmet

Comfortable trail and enduro all-rounder
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Mason Raw Deore XT + Hope upgrade pack

Mason’s RAW feels like a true quiver killer
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Continental's latest aggressive MTB tyres, Muc-Off Big Bore valves, Alpinestars threads and Endura gloves

Plus highlights from a busy week of biking
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YT Decoy SN Core 4

YT wanted to make the Decoy SN the best possible enduro bike – has it succeeded?
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YT set out to produce 'the best enduro bike possible' – and the result is an ebike

New 160mm Decoy SN equipped with lighter motor and battery for natural-feeling ride
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Merida Big.Trail 600

Can this hardtail keep up when the going gets tough?
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Merida’s new Big.Trail hardtail is built to pack a punch thanks to updated geometry and value-focussed specs

Long, low and slack trail hardtail is designed to deliver grins without having to visit your bank manager
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Scott Genius 940

Does the Genius 940 have hidden talents?
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YT Jeffsy Core 3

The recently refreshed Jeffsy has big boots to fill
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Trek Fuel EX 9.7

Trek’s hyper-adjustable trail bike is built to do it all
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