![f066-07](https://article-imgs.scribdassets.com/y1lat3wzkavxo7b/images/fileJUZWSQG6.jpg)
![f065-01](https://article-imgs.scribdassets.com/y1lat3wzkavxo7b/images/fileSXHSRQ3C.jpg)
MEET THE TESTERS
![f066-01](https://article-imgs.scribdassets.com/y1lat3wzkavxo7b/images/fileJHIV7RQ8.jpg)
ROBIN WEAVER
TECH EDITOR IN CHIEF
With three decades of MTB experience, Rob can identify the kit that works
![f066-02](https://article-imgs.scribdassets.com/y1lat3wzkavxo7b/images/file44NRBOM5.jpg)
TOM MARVIN
SENIOR TECH EDITOR
XC/trail/enduro rider and tech wizard Tom gives his gear a proper hammering
![f066-03](https://article-imgs.scribdassets.com/y1lat3wzkavxo7b/images/fileOLMWAP78.jpg)
SARAH BEDFORD
TESTER
Tweed Valley-based Sarah has top trails to test on and years of experience
![f066-04](https://article-imgs.scribdassets.com/y1lat3wzkavxo7b/images/fileBORUZSQK.jpg)
JAMES COSTLEY-WHITE
EDITOR
Riding since ’92, JCW knows the score and has an eye for the key details
![f066-05](https://article-imgs.scribdassets.com/y1lat3wzkavxo7b/images/file4JL9XZ4W.jpg)
KATHERINE MOORE
TESTER
A route maker and guide, Kat is after kit that performs on all-day rides
![f066-06](https://article-imgs.scribdassets.com/y1lat3wzkavxo7b/images/fileRPAVW3Q6.jpg)
RACHEL BENNET
STAFF WRITER
Rach hails from northern Scotland and has spent years riding tough tracks
WHY OUR TESTS ARE THE BEST!
Our technical-editor-in-chief Rob Weaver gets new products in as soon as they’re available and coordinates all the testing through our team of tech experts, who have unrivalled knowledge and experience. Every test starts with a detailed product check in the workshop. Next, we hit the trails… hard! We test in real riding conditions, incorporating feedback from multiple riders, and don’t stop until we have the complete picture, no matter how long it takes. Our testing is staunchly independent and not influenced by PR or advertisers (sometimes to their great discomfort). We’re never afraid to tell you the truth.
HOW WE RATE
We base our scores on value for money and performance
![f066-08](https://article-imgs.scribdassets.com/y1lat3wzkavxo7b/images/fileWKC70OCM.jpg)
![f066-09](https://article-imgs.scribdassets.com/y1lat3wzkavxo7b/images/fileR39HPDNM.jpg)
The best product on test, in terms of performance, quality and