Paul is a fine MTB rider and created a very unique way for testing equipment and make other mtb riders happy. He's very professional and precise in doing his job. Paul è un grande rider e conoscito... See more
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Aston MTB raffles are brilliant, helping bring honest unbiased reviews too the MTB world, & you can win some great prizes. The coms after winning were great. The help from both Paul & James at J-tech... See more
AstonMTB does an amazing job; both on the reviews and the competitions he runs! – I've been lucky to win multiple times, and just the experience of getting to choose parts or specs with Paul is an... See more
The single best place for honest, trustworthy MTB review content. Paul doesn't tip toe around a sub-par product. For example brakes, Paul calls out the code for poor power and heat management compar... See more
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I'm an independent mountain bike tester. I crowdfund my reviews through these online competitions where my supporters also have the chance to win the best MTB products in the world.
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Rowan, 17058, Llanbedr DC, United Kingdom
- paul@astonmtb.com
- astonmtb.com
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Excellent service
Really good communication from Paul after winning, and the prize arrived soon afterwards. Couldn't ask for anything better!
everything went smoothly as expected
Paul Aston is the most honest person in…
Paul Aston is the most honest person in mtb.
The most important voice in MTB media
Paul’s is the most important opinion in mountain bike tech, even if you don’t agree with everything or anything he has to say. In an industry where bikes are designed behind closed doors by product managers and marketing teams we desperately need a voice like Paul’s to help us figure out the difference between what’s “new” and what’s actually better. His uncompromising attitude and comically bad luck are always entertaining , whilst his wild geometry experiments will make you think twice about your next bike.
Top Reviews and Competitions
Great reviews with honest feedback.
Easy to purchase tkt on competitions and great stuff!
Keep on!
Paul’s reviews and hair are a game changer.
Paul’s reviews are a game changer. In an industry obsessed with NEW! BETTER! OBSOLETE! He’s wading his way through the BS to find products that will actually work as advertised and last the distance. He also advised me to start riding the massive Catalyst pedals, with my disability I wouldn’t been able to return to riding at the level I am. He’s a Brummy Leg End!
Forward Thinking and Independent
I'm on a Pole Evolink specifically because of Paul's review years ago. Paul and the bike are both forward thinking and practical. This new project has been incredibly interesting to follow - he definitely has his own take on the sport that is a breath of fresh air. I was lucky enough to win one of the competitions. Everything was delivered as promised and promptly. Well worth following and supporting.
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Phoned to book room 3times on different occasions over 2days each time the person in reservations gave me a a price much higher than anything online-then I told her was supposed to be a special price for patients in the Cromwell hospital told me each time to wait was clicked off twice 3rd time left phone line open but didn’t come back to me !!!!
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Interesting info and honest opinions…
Interesting info and honest opinions without conflict of interest
At risk of echoing lots of other…
At risk of echoing lots of other reviews - just love the honesty of the tests and reviews. I'd say that I'd love loads more content, bit Paul proves there's actually a lack of manufacturers willing to give their kit over for testing. Love what Paul is doing. Hopefully I'll win a comp soon.
Thoughtful testing and reviews!
Just great perspective on mountain biking gear and industry. I'll gladly support the work by participating in the comps!
Good honest reviews with independent…
Good honest reviews with independent knowledge of mountain biking
Competition win…
Paul got in touch to let me know Id been successful in a raffle on his AstonMTB site. He was very clear and transparent with the options open to me and after I made my choices everything happened just as promised. I’d wouldn’t hesitate to deal with Paul again. Thank you 👍
Funding independent reviews
The independent reviews are well worth funding, bonus is you could get something in return.
Awesome comps, great communication
Fortunate enough to snag a set of Hope Tech V4 brakes to replace a stock set of Code R on my bike. Communication was great, shipping across the pond was quick. Even sent an extra 220mm rotor because I was indecisive about what size I want/need for the front. Overall couldn't be happier. Now to just throw them on my bike and take them for a spin.
Long may it continue...
AstonMTB's unconventional business model allows Paul Aston to provide truly independent reviews. As buyers we are generally unable to 'try before we buy' and reviews are a large part of what we have to try and understand if a product is good/bad. Truly independent reviews are a must and need to be supported (if possible) if they are to continue. The fact that some brands are listening and making changes (and making bikes better) shouldn't be ignored. Long may it continue...
Best reviews out there
Best reviews out there. Participated a few times, won once, will buy more tickets in the future.
Fun competitions
Fun competitions, great bike reviews and content. Taking on the bike industry in style!
Awesome
Two time AstonMTB winner Here.
What makes Paul great are his amazing reviews, not driven by the markets standars but drived by his own extremely huge experience and competence in the mtb world. But i have the pleasure to discover that another thing that make Paul "More great" is how carefull and kind he is!
I win a "Hope bike build package" and a "Works component's headset" and he drive me to chose the components list, frame and other stuffs, following shipment in a professional way and solving a delay by the shipping company.
I will keep on support Paul!!
100% reccomended
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