Having ridden bikes for as long as he can remember, James takes a certain twisted pleasure in carrying his bike to the most inaccessible locations he can find, before attempting to ride back down again, preferably with both feet on the pedals. After seeing the light on a recent road trip to Austria, James walked away from the stresses of running a design agency, picked up a camera and is several years deep into a mid life crisis that shows no sign of abating. As a photographer, he enjoys nothing more than climbing trees and asking others to follow his sketchy lines while expecting them to make it look as natural and stylish as possible. He has come to realise this is infinitely more fun than being tied to a desk, and is in no hurry to go back.
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Review: Michelin Wild Rock’R² Gum 27.5×2.35in Tyre

Michelin is on a mission with its new range of off-road tyres. So has the new Wild RockR² accomplished that mission? James investigates.

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Review: e*thirteen TRS Race 27.5×2.35in Tyre

James tests the Baker\'s Dozen of all tyre brands to find out if the TRS Race is the ultimate rubber for all mountain shreddability.

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Review: Vee Crown Gem 27.5×2.35in Tyre

Vee Tire Co. is often overshadowed by the bigger tyre brands, so James got some Crown Gem tyres in for testing to see if he was missing out.

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Review: Specialized Butcher GRID 27.5×2.3in Tyre

For enduro racing and alpine schralping, Specialized offers the Butcher tyre with a reinforced GRID casing. But is it as tough as they say it is?

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Review: WTB Vigilante TCS Tough High Grip 27.5×2.3in Tyre

WTB offers the Vigilante tyre with a TCS Tough casing and a High Grip rubber compound for those who are hard on their gear.

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Review: Schwalbe Hans Dampf Super Gravity 27.5×2.35in Tyre

Schwalbe has updated the Hans Dampf tyre with a new Addix rubber compound. Is it grippier, faster and more durable? James investigates

Review: Kenda Honey Badger DH Pro 27.5×2.4in Tyre

Does one\'s Honey Badger simply not care? James investigates with this burly reinforced enduro tyre from Kenda.

Review: Continental Der Kaiser Projekt Protection Apex 27.5×2.4in Tyre

James tests the chunky Continental Der Kaiser Projekt tyres as part of our Hi-Tech Rubber group test.

Review: Crank Brothers Highline Dropper Post

After the Kronolog disaster, has Crank Brothers redeemed itself with the Highline? James has spent 12 months on one to find out

WTB Warden TCS Tough High Grip Tyre

Just how good is the WTB Warden tyre? James Vincent has been putting a set through its paces, and he reckons this is one of the best.

First Full Test: Intense ACV Pro 27.5+

We\'ve had one of Intense\'s new monster truck bikes in on test for a while

Mavic Quest Wheel Launch 2016

Mavic climbs on the carbon wheels wagon

Buyers Guide: Backpacks with Back Protectors

Spines are quite important things. Here\'s some options for protecting yours

Review: Platypus Tokul 8.0 XC

An afternoon-ride sized backpack from Platypus, as seen Singletrack Issue 103