Joe Baker
I have loved riding my bike since the age of three years old. Racing is my motivation for riding, with more than five years' experience on the road, four of them international.
I love the outdoors and enjoy a multitude of disciplines including road, touring/bikepacking, cyclo-cross, gravel and mtb trail riding.
I've also been an avid tinkerer from a young age, getting my bike down to 5kg for a junior national hill climb win in 2018.
In the last three years I have worked part time in a bike shop alongside my riding, which has helped develop my bodging into slightly more proper mechanics...
Latest articles by Joe Baker
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Ribble 725 Gravel Pro review - fun to ride and value for money but not without issues
Built using Reynolds 725 steel tubing, Ribble's latest gravel offering is both comfortable and adaptable
By Joe Baker • Published
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Van Rysel Ultralight Racer Shorts review - super breathable, affordable and versatile for outdoors use too
Highly ventilated, these are ideal for short bursts indoors
By Joe Baker • Published
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Specialized RBX Expert Thermal Long Sleeve Jersey review - great build quality that's let down by short sleeves
High quality fabrics and bombproof construction, but falling short on features... and sleeves!
By Joe Baker • Published
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dhb Aeron Thermal Jersey review - exceptional quality for the price
Warm, breathable and an excellent fit: this jersey outperforms some that are nearly double the price
By Joe Baker • Published
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Ravemen TR30M rear light review
Lightweight and with class-leading visibility - but at the cost of brightness and runtime
By Joe Baker • Last updated
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CatEye ViZ300 rear light review – I wish the bracket was as good as the light itself
Great value; great quality, aimed at a serious rider/commuter market
By Joe Baker • Published
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Restrap Frame Bag (Large) review - rugged and practical for serious bikepackers
The Restrap bag will take anything you throw at it - or put in it
By Joe Baker • Published