Latest articles by Aaron Borrill
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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
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Giro Imperial AS shoe review: Can an all-weather white shoe really hack it in the winter?A performance cycling shoe designed to be worn throughout the year, in white (or black)
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Shamrock and roll: Rory Townsend's custom Rose Shave FFXBold and disruptive, the Irish National Road Champion’s Spring Classics race bike is built around an Emerald Isle-themed colour palette - and it looks superb
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Argon 18 Nitrogen review: blending time trial bike-like speed with drop-bar comfortThe Nitrogen is as refined as it is fast, a polished all-rounder that deserves a WorldTour berth
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'It corners like it's on rails' – at £2,400 for the entry-level model and with all the aero you'll need, Merida has knocked it out of the park with the new ReactoThe new Merida Reacto finds itself without a WorldTour team for 2026, but at these prices, it doesn't matter
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One-by drivetrains, mechanic's hacks and prototype kit: The five tech trends spotted at Opening Weekend30mm tyres, one-by drivetrains, and a variety of crankarm lengths dominated Opening Weekend's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne races in Belgium
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Demi Vollering’s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad-winning Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8A closer look at the European Champion’s cobble-taming race bike
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Gold and bold: Tom Pidcock’s Pinarello Dogma F from Omloop Het NieuwsbladA single 54T chainring and 30mm tyres headlined Yorkshireman’s Spring Classics race rig
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Continental’s new Terra Competition gravel race tyre blurs the lines between all-road speed and off-road complianceFaster, lighter and designed to tackle a mix of surfaces ranging from tarmac to gravel
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Wilier Rave SLR ID2 review: an aero-optimised gravel bike built for long days on the rough stuffA super-capable premium gravel race bike at a good price
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'You'll never go back to the old way of mounting tyres' – new Smart Lever solves one of cycling's most stubborn problemsA new take on the tyre lever concept that works very well – once you get your head around the instructions
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Cannondale's SuperSix Evo 5 is everything the fourth-generation bike should have been all alongFifth-generation Cannondale SuperSix Evo improves the all-round road bike formula with a new front end, redesigned tubes, lighter builds, and a UDH rear dropout
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'The fastest time trial bike we've ever made' – Cannondale's SuperSlice finally gets the treatment it deservesNew Lab71-only time trial bike gets clearance for up to 32mm tyres, a BSA threaded BB, and a UDH rear dropout
