Latest articles by Aaron Borrill
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Megamo Pulse 04 SLR review: a well-balanced ride and competitive pricing from a brand you've probably never heard ofA worthy consideration if you’re looking for a new race bike and want to fly under the radar
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I made six tech predictions ahead of the Tour de France – which did I get right?Leap Components and 3D printing dominated the tech at the Tour de France, but did our tech editor manage a clean sweep of predictions?
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Strada Gravel Aero Plus 2 wheelset review: a mixed-depth gravel performance upgrade worthy of the outlayA light, fast, and compliant performance gravel wheelset that won't break the bank – or your back, for that matter
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Best road bike helmets 2026: 9 of the best for safety, airflow & speed, all expert-rated and reviewedFinding the right helmet is a balance of fit, ventilation, and speed. Our experts have logged thousands of hours to narrow down the best to just 9 top performers
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A new livery and golden decals: Tom Pidcock’s Pinarello Dogma F is ready to slay the French AlpsThe Yorkshireman’s Pinarello Dogma F is a very different machine to the one we covered at Opening Weekend
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Canyon Endurace CFR review: an Aeroad CFR with wider tyre clearances or an endurance bike with racy intentions?Super comfy over the rough stuff, but too racy to be classed as a bona fide endurance bike
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Golden paint and custom details: Remco Evenepoel's 7.05kg S-Works Tarmac SL9 for the Tour de FranceA closer look at the double Olympic Champion's Tour de France race bike
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Blacked-out frameset with stem spacers and 28mm tyres: Paul Seixas’ Van Rysel RCR-Pro prototypeDecathlon CMA CGM’s teenage prodigy spotted aboard an unreleased Van Rysel race bike
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2026 Cannondale SuperSix Evo 2 review: a brilliantly balanced road bike worthy of challenging for segment honours, even in mid-spec guiseThe fifth-generation Cannondale SuperSix Evo marks a notable boost in ride quality and overall dynamics over its forebear – it’s one of the best road bikes we’ve tested this year
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'The lightest endurance bike on the market' – second-generation Pinarello Dogma X is difficult to fault, but the lofty price tag makes it easy to overlookIconic X-Stay configuration remains, as does the balanced handling and impressive ride quality, but do subtle refinements to the platform make it a better bike?
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‘It’s like a stripped-out track car with all driver aids turned off’ – 1,300km and counting on the Factor One aero road bikeFast, furious, and unforgiving at times – the Factor One has all the markings of a champion, but you’ll need to ride it hard to truly appreciate it
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Stem spacers and shorter cranks: Felix Engelhardt's Bundesflagge-themed Giant Propel Advanced SLCustom paint, 55/44T chainrings and 30mm tyres headline national champion's Tour de France-ready Giant Propel race bike
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Remco Evenepoel spotted on an unreleased Specialized S-Works Shiv TT at the opening team time trial of the Tour de FranceDespite all the hype around his radical, all-new aero machine, Evenepoel finds himself in fifth place on the GC after Stage 1
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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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