Will Soffe

Workshop manager

Will Soffe is the workshop manager for MBUK, BikeRadar, and Cycling Plus. He’s also a talented rider and presenter when he’s not on the spanners. First employed by a bike shop at 15, Will has worked for BikePark Wales, Atherton Racing, British Cycling and RideFoxUK. Will is a keen racer, having attempted to qualify at Mont Sainte Anne World Cup in 2014, winning the Southern Downhill Championship three times and even standing on a national 4X podium. He’s also raced cyclo-cross, enduro and cross-country, and competed in freestyle BMX and trials competitions, He’s also worked as a presenter on our YouTube channel and commentated alongside Rob Warner at BikePark Wales’ Weekender festival, and across the UK for Gravity Events. A qualified MTB and BMX coach, Will is passionate about supporting the next generation of riders and is all about maximising your time on the bike.

Recent articles by Will Soffe

How to lubricate your bike chain in three easy steps

Take care of your chain to extend its life and keep your bike running smoothly

Six ways to improve disc-brake performance

Optimise and maintain your hydraulic disc brakes with these top tips from our resident mechanic

Greg Minnaar signature kit, cockpit components from Brett Rheeder's Title brand and a smart solution to increase your Fox fork's travel

Plus a round-up of the week's news, reviews and features

Shokz headphones, a Garmin heart-rate strap and more – my favourite Amazon Prime Big Deals Day picks

Four top cycling-related bargains for your delectation

The tech innovations that changed mountain biking – and some that didn't

We pick out the retro tech highlights from the Malverns Classic Festival

Long-term review | Will looks back on an Intense year with the Tracer

Will's time on the Tracer comes to an end

Spoke Tension | What would we change about mountain biking?

Our MTB tech gurus’ wishlist puts the mountain bike world to rights

Spoke Tension | The hottest trends defining MTB tech in 2024

BikeRadar’s tech gurus predict the future

Review | Burley D’Lite X kids' bike trailer

Does this double trailer set the standard for transporting children?

Analysis | Have we reached peak MTB geometry?

We survey the best downhill, enduro and trail bikes to see how geometry has evolved

BikeRadar Builds | Why Will mulleted all three of his mountain bikes

Not one, not two but three mullet bikes for MBUK video presenter Will Soffe

Tech gallery | 9 new and unreleased highlights from the 2022 Malverns Classic festival

Our pick of the tech on display at the show

Seven of the latest mountain bike tyre inserts rated and reviewed

Protect your wheels from damage, keep tyres inflated and seated, and maximise grip

2022 Nukeproof Scout revives brand's hardtail with fresh, rowdy attitude

Nukeproof's Scout hardtail gets important refresh after five years without an update

Review | Canyon Spectral 125 CF8

Seriously fun short-travel shredder misses the mark as a do-it-all machine

Galfer's new finned Disc Shark rotors could offer serious bite

New rotors come with significant claims from Spanish brand

Review | Giro Latch flat-pedal shoes

A functional all-rounder for casual riding and serious days on the trail

How Atherton Bikes makes its 3D-printed frames

As Atherton Bikes goes into full-scale production, we check out the unusual tech used to make the siblings’ race-proven machines and find out what they’re actually like to ride

10 riders who changed mountain biking tech forever

10 people who pushed mountain biking tech into new realms

The 2022 Trek Top Fuel goes all-in on downcountry

Trek reimagines the Top Fuel as a 120mm shredder for all-day epics

Wheel science | What’s faster, a 29er or mullet bike?

Are big wheels always faster? Or can a “mullet” setup with a smaller back wheel give you more speed and style? We set racer, coach and tech-expert Will Soffe the challenge to find out

How to cut down a fork steerer tube

If you’re setting up a new fork, or looking to remove unsightly excess from your current fork, this guide shows you how…