Since writing his first bike review for road.cc back in early 2009 senior product reviewer Stu has tested more than a thousand pieces of kit, and hundreds of bikes.
With an HND in mechanical engineering and previous roles as a CNC programmer/machinist, draughtsman and development engineer (working in new product design) Stu understands what it takes to bring a product to market. A mix of that knowledge combined with his love of road and gravel cycling puts him in the ideal position to put the latest kit through its paces.
He first made the switch to road cycling in 1999, primarily for fitness, but it didn’t take long for his competitive side to take over which led to around ten years as a time triallist and some pretty decent results. These days though riding is more about escapism, keeping the weight off and just enjoying the fact that he gets to ride the latest technology as part of his day job.
Positive action taken on every report I've made so far...
I'm sure if there was a world tour cycling team sponsored by a prominent Gazan businessman whose stated aim was to promote Hamas and its actions...
This is a sponsored review right? With all due respect, Wahoo and then Garmin/Tacx revolutionized the segment. Elite followed. Nothing here that...
The only time I have submitted one I got an email saying "Following identification of the driver a decision will be made as to a suitable disposal...
My only gripe is the options for the frameset are a little limited - I've been eyeing up a Fairlight Secan for some time now for my 'dream gravel...
It's a matter of fact that Chinese companies infringe IP, engage in industrial espionage, produce items at subsidised rates, use forced labour,...
A section of the A369 in Leigh Woods (just outside Bristol) is a marked red route.
Do you remember that the end of children's telly on BBC for a long time had these weird five minute long Czech animations?
I'm just glad that the cycle path towards the new Ashley Down station has re-opened as I was often going up Ashley Hill instead - guaranteed to...
On a nice cold crisp day, I know I'll warm up within 15 minutes and be shedding a layer - but despite my head telling me this, in my heart I still...