Title: UK & Ireland Tech Editor Location: Tweed Valley, Scotland
Expertise
Topics of Expertise: Mountain Biking
Years in Expertise: 6+
Number of Products & Number of Hours Tested: 100+ products, 4,0000+ hours
Education & Certifications
Education: Bachelor of Science, Swansea University, and Masters by Research, University of Edinburgh
Years of Writing: 3+
Certifications: Mountain Bike Leadership Award Level 1 and MBCUK Technical Trail Leader Award
Club/Association Memberships: British Cycling, Tweed Valley Trails Association and Enduro World Series Membership
Awards/Recognitions: Dirt Fund Project Privateer Award
Previous Publications: Chemistry World
A Word from Jesse-May
As a writer and bike/componentry tester for Bikerumor, I am able to regularly do the thing I love the most, and share those experiences with an audience that values them.
I undertook an internship at the Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland, working on an Innovation Project.
I take interest in Mountain Bike Riding and Racing, Trail Running, Glamping, Dog Bothering.
Cascade Components has CNC machined an aftermarket link for the Norco Optic short-travel trail bike. Increasing progression from 17% to 23%, it concomitantly increases travel…
The 3rd Generation Canfield Yelli Screamy still looks very much like a Yelli Screamy despite the geometry overhaul. Reach figures are drastically increased, the head…
Orange Bikes has revamped their original hardcore hardtail to deliver, yet again, longer, slacker geometry, improving the strength of the frameset along the way. The…
SCOTT has released an all-new mountain bike helmet that won’t break the bank. Retailing at £74.99, the SCOTT Argo Plus is a relatively affordable trail…
Brandon Semenuk has made Red Bull Rampage history once again, becoming the first-ever four-time winner of the infamous freeride event. Aboard his Trek Session Park…
The Rise Partymaster freeride frame, designed around 26″ wheels, has been updated purely for strength purposes, to give riders that extra peace of mind when…
Sender Ramps has developed a new range of adjustable ramps for Mountain Biking, BMX, Scooters, and Skating, where the transition can be switched from flat,…
Indonesian tire manufacturer, Delium Tires, has released four new mountain bike tires covering XC, Trail, Enduro and Downhill, with prices starting at just $35 USD…
Sendhit has released a first aid kit specifically for mountain bikers, containing wound dressings, scissors, forceps, whistle, wound cleaning strips and more. Though not intended…
Women’s enduro racing is tighter than ever. At the EWS season finale in the Tweed Valley. Scotland, just 00.32 seconds separated Trek Factory Racing’s Hattie…
Vittoria Tires have released an new mountain bike tire specifically for Downcountry riding; the Vittoria Syerra. A supple yet robust casing construction is combined with…
Cyclorise, UK Distributors of Revel Bikes, Fasst Co, OChain and other brands, have launched their very own drivetrain component brand called Twenty21. Setting out to…
Cane Creek has released a new longer travel suspension seatpost, the 35mm travel eeSILK+. Available in alloy and carbon models, the new Cane Creek eeSILK+…
The all-new RockShox Flight Attendant Wireless Electronic Suspension Damping combines data from sensors at the fork, rear shock and cranks arms to, automatically switch your…
MET Helmets have released an off-road all-rounder, the Veleno MIPS. A removable visor, extended coverage, and quality rotational impact protection, the new Veleno has all…
EXT Racing Shox have released Superlight V2 Springs for the Storia coil shock, saving up to 30% on weight over the previous Superlight generation. Made…
Italian saddle manufacturers, Selle Repente, have released a new carbon rail version of the Quasar on- and off-road saddle. Swapping out steel rails for carbon…
Continuing the tradition of naming their tires after beasts of the animal kingdom, Onza have reinstated the IBEX mountain bike tire with an all-new tread…
