Latest articles by Aaron Borrill
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25mm tyres, golden titanium bolts and glued-on shifter buttons: Tadej Pogačar's Colnago TT2 is ready to do battle on the streets of BarcelonaA closer look at the defending Tour de France champion's time trial setup, including crank length, brake rotors and chainring sizes
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3D-printed blip mounts and 160mm cranks: Tom Pidcock’s Pinarello Bolide F time trial bike primed and ready to roll ahead of the Tour de France TTTA 60T chainring, 28mm tyres, and a host of 3D-printed goodies headline the Yorkshireman's go-faster machine
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3D printing and spacers below stems: Six tech trends we expect to see at the 2026 Tour de FranceA return of 28mm tyres, modified skinsuits, vented aero helmets and more
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Orbea Orca Aero gets a major overhaul to make it faster and more competitive in the mountains - just in time for the Tour de FranceA radically lighter system weight, enhanced aerodynamics, and wider tyre clearance have brought the Orbea Orca Aero back into the conversation
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Zipp brings performance to the people with sub-£1,000 404 S wheelsetA 50mm carbon wheelset at a more palatable price point
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'The fastest road bike ever made' – and it looks just like its predecessor: The new Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 is hereSubtle changes to the new S-Works Tarmac SL9 include a new layup, a more aero front end, and a deeper seat tube cutout
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The Garmin Edge 850 is a superb bike computer, but the Edge 550 is the company's best-kept secret—now $100 off in the Prime Day saleSave for a touchscreen and a few extra creature comforts, there's no reason to avoid the Garmin Edge 550 this Amazon Prime Day - it's a brilliant cycling computer
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Parcours Strade GT wheelset review: a lightweight wheelset with the smoothest ride quality aroundThanks to reclaimed carbon fibre and vibration-damping technology, the Strade GT wheels provide a notable boost in ride quality and overall performance - they’re faultless
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Best smart indoor trainers 2026: 6 direct-drive trainers reviewed and rated by our indoor expertsElevate your riding this winter, take a tour of Watopia on Zwift or tackle the Stelvio with Rouvy using one of the best indoor trainers.
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Specialized S-Works Aethos 2 review: is this the perfect road bike?What the new Specialized Aethos lacks in outright aerodynamic performance, it makes up for in integration, 35mm tyre clearance and ridiculously light total system weight
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New Tarmac-inspired Specialized Crux spotted in the wild at the GrallochRadical new design blueprint places the Specialized Crux squarely in the aero gravel camp
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Tune Yokto 4550 wheelset review: a no frills, confidence-inspiring wheel designed for racingA mixed-depth aero wheelset that balances weight, stiffness, and cross-wind performance
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Best gravel bikes 2026: extensively ridden and rated by our experts on a wide variety of terrainThe best gravel bikes to suit all styles, terrain and budgets from bikepacking to gravel racing
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Front suspension, commodious cargo-carrying capacity, and huge tyre clearance headline Factor’s Sarana gravel bikeThe wider tyre clearance battle continues to rage as Factor bestows its new Sarana gravel bike with clearance for 2.2-inch mountain bike tyres
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BMC throws the kitchen sink at the all-new Kaius gravel bike, with clearance for up to 52mm tyresNew BMC Kaius has all the markings of a segment-ruling gravel race bike, and we’ve already ridden it in Sardinia, Italy
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Best cycling glasses 2026: expert-rated for much more than just protection from the sunOur experts have hand-picked their favourite 9 cycling sunglasses, alongside some tips to help you choose the right style and at the right price
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Best road bike helmets 2026: lightweight, aero and all-rounder lids reviewed and rated by our expertsFinding the right helmet is a balance of fit, ventilation, and speed. Our experts have logged thousands of hours to narrow down the best road bike helmets to just 9 top performers.
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New Open WI.DE 2.0 takes gravel clearances to a whole new level with provision for gargantuan 66mm tyresHas the all-new Open WI.DE ushered in a new gravel category, or does the industry's unhealthy obsession with wider tyres need to stop?
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One-by Shimano drivetrain with XTR Di2 rear derailleur spotted on Joshua Tarling's Pinarello Dogma F ahead of Paris-RoubaixSeveral Ineos Grenadiers riders will be trialing some creative tech to negotiate the extreme cobble sectors of the bumpiest and most brutal Monument on the WorldTour calendar
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Mathieu van der Poel's all-new Canyon Endurace CFR is the fastest endurance bike the German brand has madeEverything we know about the bike Mathieu van der Poel has been using for the Spring Classics, plus our first ride impressions in Flanders
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Parcours’ revolutionary vibration-damping Strade GT wheelset is made from reclaimed carbon fibre – and the technology worksNew VibraCore technology claimed to soften road buzz, reduce rider fatigue, and boost overall speed on choppy surfaces
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Roval launches new 1,340g Terra Aero CLX and 1,079g Terra CLX III gravel wheelsetsNew wheelsets are lighter and faster than before, but can now also accommodate tyres as wide as 60mm
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Cole Kessler's Spring Classics-ready Factor OneOne of the biggest, boldest, and bad-ass aero bikes in the pro peloton
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New Fizik Lyra shoe brings pro-level features to a more palatable price pointDouble Li2 dials, a breathable upper, and a wider toebox make for an attractive upgrade this summer
