David Arthur - Bike Magic

Bike Magic - Mountain Bike News, Videos and Reviews. Keep up with the latest Biking Gear, Events and Trail Guides at BikeMagic.

Share

David Arthur

David Arthur

Recent Articles By David

**Features

Mountain biking in Boulder, Colorado

A dream comes true as David gets to sample some of the amazing riding Boulder has to offer

Mountain biking in Boulder, Colorado
Wheel Sets

Photos of the new SRAM 650b wheelset

Photos of SRAM's new 650b wheels. Is this wheel size set to become another permanent option?

Photos of the new SRAM 650b wheelset
**Features

Inside Pearl Izumi – behind the clothing company

We visit Pearl Izumi’s headquarters in Boulder, Colorado to see what goes on

Inside Pearl Izumi – behind the clothing company
Helmet (Standard)

Alpina Mythos helmet – review

The Mythos offers great peformance, comfort and weight with a decent price tag

Alpina Mythos helmet – review
Components

New disc brake pads from UK-based RWD - just in

Need to upgrade your brake pads? UK-based RWD offer sintered and organic pads for all brands

New disc brake pads from UK-based RWD - just in
**Features

The diary of a new mountain biker: Richard Mitchelson's third race and a result

In only his third ever mountain bike race Richard Mitchelson races to 5th place despite atrocious conditions

The diary of a new mountain biker: Richard Mitchelson's third race and a result
Disc Brake Systems

Magura MT6 brakes use carbon technology to reduce weight

Freshly arrived for testing, Magura’s newest disc brake uses a carbon master cylinder

Magura MT6 brakes use carbon technology to reduce weight
MTB

Orange Five Pro – review

The simplicity of the Five makes it a fantastically poised, balanced and capable trail bike. Say hello to the 2012 Orange Five

Orange Five Pro – review
Shorts

POC expands clothing line and updates their VPD pads

Trail clothing and pads arrive from Swedish company for review

POC expands clothing line and updates their VPD pads
MTB

Whyte 146 S – first look

At £2999 the 146 S is Whyte’s entry-level bike but still offers a stunning carbon fibre frame and latest technology

Whyte 146 S – first look
**Events

X-Fusion Enduro1 Race 1 Forest Of Dean - report

Enduro racing is starting to take off in the UK, and the first round of the new X-Fusion Enduro 1 went ahead in the Forest...

X-Fusion Enduro1 Race 1 Forest Of Dean - report
Pedals

NukeProof Neutron flat pedals - review

Grippy and reliable flat pedal from Nukeproof hits the mark

NukeProof Neutron flat pedals - review
News

Quick Poll: Does this wet weather put you off riding?

Does the rain, cold and wind put you off riding your bike, or do you still ride anyway? Let's hear it in our quick poll...

Quick Poll: Does this wet weather put you off riding?
Water Bottle Cage

Mt Zoom lightweight upgrade components – just in

Time to get serious on the weight front, with a raft of lightweight components including jockey wheels, carbon spacers, disc rotors, stem top caps, skewers...

Mt Zoom lightweight upgrade components – just in
**Events

X-Fusion Enduro 1: Mark reports from the Forest of Dean round

The new enduro series kicked off at the Forest of Dean last weekend. Mark Horler-Wallis tell us how it was

X-Fusion Enduro 1: Mark reports from the Forest of Dean round
**Features

Mike Hall hits halfway mark in round the world cycle ride

An update from the World Cycle Racing Grand Tour , as Mike Hall completes 9500 miles

Mike Hall hits halfway mark in round the world cycle ride
MTB

Josh Ibbett shows us his Santa Cruz Highball race bike

We take a look at Josh Ibbett's Santa Cruz Highball 29er race bike

Josh Ibbett shows us his Santa Cruz Highball race bike
Handlebars

USE release new 710mm Atom Wide Flattie carbon handlebar

A new wide and flat carbon fibre handlebar arrives from USE for testing

USE release new 710mm Atom Wide Flattie carbon handlebar
Forks (Suspension)

X-Fusion 2013: 34mm Slant 650b and Trace 29in forks released

New shocks and a raft of updates across the board, and a new slippery gold anodising coating across the board

X-Fusion 2013: 34mm Slant 650b and Trace 29in forks released
Jackets

Marmot and Mammut waterproof jackets – just in

With persistent and heavy rain this month, we’ve taken delivery of two new waterproof jackets from the outdoors world

Marmot and Mammut waterproof jackets – just in
**Features

The diary of a new mountain biker: Richard Mitchelson reports from his second race

He's new to mountain biking, and this weekend took part in his second ever mountain bike race - here's how he got on

The diary of a new mountain biker: Richard Mitchelson reports from his second race
Newsletter Terms & Conditions

Please enter your email so we can keep you updated with news, features and the latest offers. If you are not interested you can unsubscribe at any time. We will never sell your data and you'll only get messages from us and our partners whose products and services we think you'll enjoy.

Read our full Privacy Policy as well as Terms & Conditions.

production