Latest articles by Joe Baker
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Spotted: Lidl-Trek tease new Bontrager RSL shoe line
New Bontrager shoes have been seen being ridden by the likes of Juan Pel Lopez at the Tour Down Under
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Seatposts that look like Dyson fans and no more cables: tech trends we'll see in 2024
Joe Baker enlists the help of a few industry insiders to find out what recent innovations mean for the bikes and kit we’ll be riding next year
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The humble Garmin Edge 530 is still the most used cycling computer on Strava - here's why
Strava's Year In Sport Report shows the most used devices of 2023
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'A gravel bike so good I actually bought myself one' - Joe Baker's Gear of the Year 2023
Bikes that increased the amount I ride, to kit that genuinely changed how I dress for rides - my top picks of the year
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Tech of the Month December: Our favourite products of 2023, an affordable World Tour bike, and our bike of the year
We take a look back at our favourite bike of 2023 and Decathlon's new sponsorship deal
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Tech Roundup: An Anime Ostro, El Sonder's first ever gravel bike, and tech that could end car door crashes
Christmas is looming - could these bikes be a present to yourself?
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Which indoor smart trainer Cyber Monday deal is right for you? Wahoo Kickr and Core vs Tacx Neo 2T and Flux - what are the key differences between models?
There's plenty of cash to be saved - but which model actually suits your needs the best? We explain the differences and key features that you need know
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Lotte Kopecky's Specialized Tarmac SL8 - World Champion style
We take a closer look at the 2023 World Road Race Champion's new rainbow steed
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My go-to winter cycling essentials are up to 45% off this Black Friday!
Huge savings on my go-to tools and clothing to get you ready for the cold weather
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Black Friday: Evans Cycles slashes prices sitewide - up to 70% off Cannondale, Specialized and more
Deals on bikes, clothing and accessories have come online one day early from Evans Cycles
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New Bianchi Impulso is a high-performance gravel bike aimed at racing, and we think it's beautiful as well
Bianchi's new gravel bike borrows sleek lines from the Oltre RC and features a brand new integrated cockpit
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I use the Wahoo Elemnt Bolt V2 and it’s finally reduced - this is the bike computer that convinced me to switch from Garmin
I've used the Elemnt Bolt V2 for my longest gravel ride and an trans-Alpine epic and it never skipped a beat
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Tech roundup: A ski helmet for cycling, FREE Ortlieb repairs, and a new clothing collection from Bianchi Milano
We take a look at the cycling week in tech
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The five winter cycling essentials I never neglect: protect your bike and yourself
Save money and beat the bad weather with these five tips
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Can bikes actually get any more aero, or is the arms race over?
Have we reached the end of the aero arms race? And if so, where will future advantages be found?
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Tech roundup: Filippo Ganna's new shoes, Chapter 2's fresh paint, and an indoor bike race you have to leave the house for
We take a look at the most intriguing tech developments this week
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I raced a Raleigh Chopper against elite climbers in the UK
I raced the iconic Raleigh Chopper Mk4 against some of the best climbers in the UK
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SRAM set to recall of 12-speed shifters sold aftermarket
Sram Red, Force, Rival and Apex shifters are affected with excess thread lock that could cause levers to move while riding
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Tech roundup: a 7.6kg 'gravel bike', bamboo cargo bikes and a new look for the Orbea Terra
Is a gravel bike really just a rigid mountain bike?
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Is this 'smart bike' from Mini the future for electrified cycle commuting?
Angell X Mini e-bike collaboration shows off smart features
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New Merida Silex first ride review: Was this Mohorič's World Champs winning secret weapon?
The new Merida Silex is a bike-packing gravel bike that has won the UCI Gravel World Championships, and I think I know why
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New Merida Silex sees World Champion trialed geometry and a refreshed aesthetic
The New Merida Silex was ridden to victory by Matej Mohorič in the UCI Gravel World Championships - but you can take it bike packing
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Unmatched value for the money: Decathlon's Triban RC 520 reviewed
The Triban RC520 is undoubtedly one of the best value for money road bikes on the market.
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BMC Teammachine R: what five years of Formula One collaboration looks like
The new race bike has been co-developed with Red Bull Advanced Technologies, and focuses on aerodynamics and stiffness
