Latest articles by Joe Baker
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SRAM Red AXS 12 months on - Shimano is forced to share the throne
How has SRAM's Red AXS groupset stood up over the last year, and has it finally made me switch tribe?
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MAAP Aeon Jersey Review: as classy as ever, and built to go the distance
The MAAP Aeon collection is hardly a value option, but it does provide impressive quality, and a great fit
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ROUVY's augmented reality Route Creator platform is now available to everyone
Route Creator allows you to map out your home roads using a camera, and then ride them from your living room
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Why Paris-Roubaix 2025 is proof that road bike tyres still have a long way to go
Paris-Roubaix bike tech could have wide implications for the many - here's why
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Tech Roundup: A gravel bike with 57mm tyre clearance, a not-smart, but very smart watch for cyclists, and new rubber from Enve, and Hutchinson
Allied's latest release is proof that tyres are only getting wider
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Fizik now makes cycling helmets, and the new lids might suit those with wide or narrow heads
The new helmets boast 5-star Virginia Tech ratings
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Van Rysel's RCR-F finally launches and it's no longer the cheap option
Van Rysel wants more of your money, but promises aero gains and a premium retail experience
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Are gravel bikes just drop bar, hard-tail mountain bikes? The new Ridley Ignite GTX opens the debate once again
Aesthetically, it looks like we are back to square one - so how are modern day gravel bikes actually different?
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I'm never shaving my legs for cycling again - here's why
Riding a bike has become more about freedom for me, and less about perfection
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Rapha releases its lightest-ever Gore-Tex jacket and it's PFAS-free
Shakedry's successor is here, and it's even lighter
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You won't see any interesting bikes at Strade Bianche this year - here's why
Once a breeding ground for cycling tech innovation, the classics are losing their bike-fettling flair
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Continental launches Grand Prix TR with the goal of offering GP5000 qualities at a fraction of the price
The GP5000 remains one of the most popular tyres in cycling - but this new release aims to provide many of the benefits in a more affordable package
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Boardman's new SLR range plus a more streamlined BMC Teammachine SLR and hands-on with Oakley's unreleased helmets
The updated SLR is designed to be faster yet more versatile than ever before and includes 36mm tyre clearance and hidden fender mounts
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Canyon offers hand-painted frames and custom builds with the launch of its MyCanyon personalisation service
MyCanyon customers can 'co-create' their bikes right down to stem length. Finally!
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Canyon almost quadruples bricks and mortar stores, including sites in London and Sheffield in a bid to enhance customer experience
For the first time in the UK, customers will be able to try Canyon before they buy
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Why pay more for a mass-produced bike? Custom frames are more attractive than ever
The custom frame market has a lot to offer, including, in some cases, a better riding experience for less
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New Shimano CUES groupsets reshape its road and gravel lineup, eliminating Tiagra, Sora, and Claris
New releases signal the demise of some old favourites but boast increased durability and cross-compatibility
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Why are mudguards such a faff?
Finicky, flimsy fenders - almost a third of you believe mudguards are too much of a faff to bother with
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New Basso Super Veloce is designed without 'constraints of catering firstly to professional racing'
Designed with usable geometry and high performance in mind, the Basso SV is certainly a looker, but is it a bike for the masses?
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Factor receives cease and desist letter over its most recent race bike release
Controversial branding has led to 'confusion' among consumers and media, says custom bike brand
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'Sometimes simple is brilliant' - Joe Baker's Gear of the Year 2024
Beautiful but simple design, and features that really help the masses all helped make Joe Baker's 2024 more enjoyable on, and off the bike!
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Forget stiffer and more aero - here's the tech we're really excited for in 2025
The cycling industry never stands still, here's what we're excited for next year
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Is Jonas Vingegaard teasing new Oakley sunglasses at December training camp?
The glasses feature a large, singular lens and look to incorporate aero features
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Chinese X-Lab vies for global domination as it equips XDS Astana with bikes for the WorldTour
A new partnership sees Astana aboard new bikes with increased funding for 2025
