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Matt Wragg
Matt Wragg is a freelance photographer, writer and bicycle-breaker based near Nice France. After picking up his first serious mountain bike at 14, Matt was hooked. Wildly unsuccessful stints racing XC, trials, 4X and DH soon followed. After graduating with an BA in English from the University of Birmingham in 2004, he played his trade as a communications consultant in Birmingham, then London. By 2009 he admitted that trying to fit into the real world was not his path, packed his bags (and bike) and headed for New Zealand and a season of riding downhill bikes. Since then, he has also spent time in Canada, Italy and France, chasing trails and a career as a cycling photographer and writer. In 2021 he was diagnosed as autistic and has been coming to terms with that since. His bike cellar (yes, it really is a cellar) is home to bikes that span from freeride and enduro bikes, through to road, gravel and cargo bikes, and he counts his biggest career success as having time to ride them all. You can find more about Matt’s adventures on his Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/matt_wragg/
Articles from Matt Wragg
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Updated: Mar 23, 20261x12 mountain bike drivetrain: How to choose the right setup for your riding
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Mar 20, 2026Mountain bike groupsets explained: From entry-level to pro
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Updated: Mar 11, 2026What is all-terrain racing in cycling: From gravel to mixed-surface competition
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Mar 11, 2026What is a downcountry bike? A buying guide to the XC–trail crossover
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Updated: Mar 3, 2026What is a 29er mountain bike: Everything you need to know before choosing one
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Updated: Mar 3, 2026Cross-country vs trail bike: The complete guide to choosing the right MTB
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Updated: Feb 27, 2026How to choose pedals for your mountain bike: Guide to MTB pedal types
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Updated: Feb 27, 2026Dropper posts on bikes: What they are, how they work, and why you might need one
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Updated: Feb 23, 2026Coil vs air shocks: A buying guide for MTB suspension
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Updated: Feb 19, 2026Enduro vs all-mountain: How to choose the right mountain bike
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Jan 16, 2026How to choose a downhill MTB: A complete buying guide
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Updated: Jan 8, 2026What is a mullet bike? Your complete guide to mixed wheel setups
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Updated: Jan 8, 2026How to choose an enduro MTB: Buying guide
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Nov 21, 2025Mullet vs. 29er: how to choose the right MTB setup for you
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Updated: Nov 14, 2025MTB or e-MTB: which one is right for you?
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Updated: Oct 24, 2025Mountain bike sizing: Your complete mountain bike size guide
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Updated: Oct 17, 2025Gravel biking for beginners: How to choose the best entry-level gravel bike
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Updated: Oct 17, 202527.5 vs 29-inch mountain bike: Which wheel size should you choose?
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Updated: Oct 15, 2025Gravel bike vs. hardtail MTB: Which is better?
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Updated: Aug 29, 2025
Choosing between a hybrid and a mountain bike: Which suits me better?
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Updated: Jul 23, 2025Carbon or aluminium: Which is the best frame material for a mountain bike?
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Updated: Jul 4, 2025Gravel racing explained: What it is and what bike you’ll need
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Updated: Jun 13, 2025Gravel bike geometry explained: Find the right fit for your ride
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Updated: Jun 6, 2025Hardtail vs full suspension - Which is right for you
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May 23, 2025What mountain bikes do Canyon’s pro teams ride?
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Apr 21, 2025Beginners mountain biking: Best entry-level mountain bikes and riding tips
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Apr 2, 2025Key skills and techniques for mountain bikers: Ride like a pro
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Mar 6, 2025Corner like a pro: Boost your mountain bike cornering techniques
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Mar 4, 2025Shift gears like a pro: Master your mountain bike gear shifting technique
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Feb 25, 2025Brake like a pro: Improve your mountain bike braking technique
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