Latest articles by Aaron Borrill
-
'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
2 Comments -
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
2 Comments -
Demi Vollering’s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad-winning Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8A closer look at the European Champion’s cobble-taming race bike
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
'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
11 Comments -
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
6 Comments -
'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
-
Giro Eclipse Pro aero helmet review: great fit with superb ventilationSecond-generation Eclipse helmet combines MIPS Spherical rotational impact protection with improved airflow and aerodynamics
-
Major kit brand investing in airbag tech as WorldTour teams start testingAre airbags built into clothing about to begin a step-change in cycling safety?
7 Comments -
It's new time trial bike day at Trofeo Ses Salines as EF Education-EasyPost debut all-new Cannondale SuperSlice Lab71Third-generation SuperSlice gets notably deeper tube profiling and is now available in Lab71 guise
-
Stefan Kung spotted on a new BMC Timemachine time trial bike at Trofeo Ses SalinesTudor Pro Cycling debuts what appears to be the fourth-generation BMC Timemachine TT bike
-
Scott Addict RC Pro review: the climbing bike is dead, long live the climbing bikeThe Addict RC Pro ticks all the boxes for a premium, lightweight bike, but it’s not the model in the range I’d buy…
-
New Cannondale SuperSix Evo breaks cover at the Tour Down UnderFifth-generation SuperSix Evo gets a subtly tweaked frame, a UDH dropout, and what appears to be a new integrated bar assembly
-
2025 Met Trenta 3K Carbon helmet review – is this the safest lid on the market?Second-generation Met Trenta perfects the lightweight helmet blueprint and is among the highest-scoring helmets ever tested by Virginia Tech
-
Pinarello takes the Dogma XC MTB, adds drop bars and rebadges it as a Grevil MX gravel bikeIs this an innovative move by the Italian brand or a reworking of an existing bike from the MTB range?
-
Van Rysel has launched a new crazy concept collection - and it looks like it came straight out of a sci-fi movieThe Van Rysel FTP^2 concept bike is a study looking at the future of an integrated rider-bike system, and we love it
-
Remco Evenepoel’s Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 for 2026: Gold accents, SRAM components and subtle graphicsA gold-themed, Red Bull livery-adorned race bike worthy of a double Olympic champion
2 Comments -
Lazer’s do-it-all Sphere helmet gets updated with KinetiCore safety techIt also gets improved comfort, cooling, and new TurnSys fit system placement
-
Crush your New Year training ambitions with the 2026 Tour de Zwift and stand a chance to win a TDZ x Pedal Mafia Zwift Ride Smart FrameYou'll need to ride a whopping 557.9km over six weeks to ensure your free entry for the Zwift Ride Smart Frame
-
Cannondale's Joe Montgomery wasn't just a man with an idea; he ushered in innovative change that shaped the bicycle industryRemembering Joe Montgomery and looking back at some of Cannondale’s most iconic design innovations and concepts
-
Want to smash the Festive 500 and build your engine for 2026? Rouvy’s new three-month winter indoor training camp might just be the answerTwo training plans from two of the world’s best professional cycling teams set against the backdrop of three stunning European backdrops
-
'Because it's not all about the fancy test bikes' - Aaron Borrill's Gear of the Year 2025Gravel race pedals, Pogačar's helmet, and a nifty tyre lever
