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.
The Speedsleev OTF (Off The Front) saddle pack claims to be the first and only saddle pack made specifically for tubeless setups. Traditional saddle packs…
Wahoo have dropped their first multisport GPS Watch; the ELEMNT Rival. Designed to work with or without the ELEMNT Roam or ELEMNT Bolt cycle computers…
Magura’s Customize Your Brake program continues into 2021 with more brake configurations to chose from than ever. Noteworthy is a new more affordable (allegedly) Magura…
The Sirius has been a staple in the Pipedream Cycles’ adventure bike line-up since its Titanium inception in 2012. Now a full custom-butted steel frame,…
Replacing the 2FO 1.0 are the Specialized 2FO Roost flat and clipless mountain bike shoes. Re-soled with the 3rd generation SlipNot rubber compound, the 2FO…
Fulcrum Wheels have introduced their first ever wheelset specifically for road and gravel e-bikes; the Fulcrum E-Racing 4. Alloy rims lace to an aluminium hubset…
RaceFace have updated their mid-range all-mountain and enduro wheelset for 2021; The RaceFace Aeffect R. Most notable is the all-new J-Bend Trace hubset these alloy…
The componentry and tools arm of Shimano, PRO Bike Gear, have broadened their range of premium tools and pumps. With improved ergonomics and durability, highlights…
Many brand’s entry-level mountain and gravel bikes don’t hit a price-point that allows for a dropper seat post. So, dropping your saddle height at the…
Rotwild have introduced their new Aggressive Series e-MTBs that intentionally sacrifice range for more nimble, natural feeling enduro and all-mountain bikes. This makes a notable…
Following the launch of their 2021 range of children’s mountain bikes, Nukeproof are offering the Urchin componentry as standalone products. The Nukeproof Urchin range comprises…
Easton Cycling have expanded their CINCH direct mount chainring options to include Flattop compatibility, catering to the needs of SRAM AXS 12-speed riders. Now, if…
The Orbea Rise is one of the most svelte full suspension mountain bikes we’ve seen yet. Challenging the class-leading numbers of the Specialized Turbo Levo…
100 Percent have revised their Racecraft, Accuri and Strata line-up of MTB goggles with a 17.5% increase in vertical field of view. The collection covers…
