Stefan Abram
After winning the 2019 National Single-Speed Cross-Country Mountain Biking Championships and claiming the plushie unicorn (true story), Stefan swapped the flat-bars for drop-bars and has never looked back.
Since then, he’s earnt his 2ⁿᵈ cat racing licence in his first season racing as a third, completed the South Downs Double in under 20 hours and Everested in under 12.
But his favourite rides are multiday bikepacking trips, with all the huge amount of cycling tech and long days spent exploring new roads and trails - as well as histories and cultures. Most recently, he’s spent two weeks riding from Budapest into the mountains of Slovakia.
Height: 177cm
Weight: 67–69kg
Latest articles by Stefan Abram
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Best clipless pedals 2023: systems explained and the best models reviewed
The best clipless pedals are essential for road and gravel riding; here we look at some of the pedal systems available for cyclists
By Stefan Abram • Last updated
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Best cycling shorts for men 2023: bike bib shorts for comfortable riding
A pair of the best cycling shorts will make your riding much more comfortable
By Stefan Abram • Last updated
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Best electric folding bikes 2023
Here's our pick of the best electric folding bikes, whether you’re commuting or just trying to save space
By Stefan Abram • Last updated
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We tested 9 superbikes to crown our race bike of the year
Cannondale, Canyon, Cervélo, Giant, Scott, Trek (and more!) battle it out
By Stefan Abram • Last updated
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Electric bike maintenance – 6 basic tips to keep your e-bike running smoothly, from an electric bike shop owner
Want to get the most out of your electric bike? Here’s our guide on how to keep e-bikes well maintained and perfectly functioning
By Stefan Abram • Last updated
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Best gravel bikes 2023: our pick of the top models
We pick out some of the best gravel bikes and adventure road bikes on the market, and explain what defines the genre and what to look for
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Best hybrid bikes 2023: how to choose the right model for you
How to find the best hybrid bike that suits both your riding and your budget
By Stefan Abram • Last updated
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Best heart rate monitors 2023: best models and what to look for
Looking for the best heart rate monitors? We round up some of the best options out there on the market and explain what to look for
By Stefan Abram • Last updated
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Best budget electric bikes 2023
Although previously quite expensive, the best budget electric bikes are now more affordable than ever. We round up some of the best on the market
By Stefan Abram • Last updated
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Best bikes for bikepacking: A buyer's guide
Looking for a bike that’s lightweight, fits wide tyres and has more mounting points than you currently have bags? Here are the best bikes for bikepacking.
By Stefan Abram • Last updated
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Ribble Gravel SL Pro review - more for ultra-riding than a snappy racer
A curious combination of an aggressive riding position paired with bikepacking practicality
By Stefan Abram • Published
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Best commuter cycling jackets 2023: warm and waterproof outer layers that look good on and off the bike
The best commuter cycling jackets will keep you comfortable on your ride, without extra bulk
By Stefan Abram • Last updated
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Does Shimano need to worry about the rise of cheap Chinese groupsets, and more discussed in this month’s Tech of the Month
We cover the resurgence of Campagnolo, the latest Fizik saddle and Specialized’s new Sirrus as bike of the month
By Stefan Abram • Published
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Best cargo bib shorts 2023: extra carrying capacity for your rides
The best cargo bib shorts will let you stash more items without needing to load up your bike
By Stefan Abram • Published
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Tailfin Top Tube Pack review - the all new range has been a resounding success
if you're fussy about details, this could one for you
By Stefan Abram • Published
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Grab a Garmin Edge 530 discount while you still can - plus more in Amazon UK's Spring Sale
We've picked out a small - but perfectly formed - selection of the best Amazon deals right now
By Stefan Abram • Published
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Best bikepacking bags 2023: A buyer's guide for multi-day adventures
We share the best bikepacking bags for multi-day adventures and how to choose the best for you
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Carbon vs steel for bikepacking: which frame material is best for multi-day adventures?
We put a carbon and steel gravel bike to the test on a four-day loop around Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains
By Stefan Abram • Published
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Fizik Vento Stabilita Carbon review - the Arch Support 2.0 system takes things up a notch
Effective though the arch support is, it’s still worth considering whether this is the USP you really need
By Stefan Abram • Published
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Over the Atlas mountains: our Moroccan bikepacking adventure, cycling from Marrakech to the ancient fortified city that’s featured in Game of Thrones
Epic mountains, deserted gravel roads, an incredible 1,000 year-old trading outpost - plus a few mistakes to learn from...
By Stefan Abram • Published
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Why is Shimano getting rid of its affordable road groupsets, and more discussed in this month's Tech of the Month
We dig into Shimano's massive shake up of its more affordable groupsets
By Stefan Abram • Published
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Best handlebar bags 2023
The best handlebar bags will let you carry a good proportion of your bikepacking gear or just your extras for a day ride
By Stefan Abram • Last updated
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Bikes of the Atlas Mountain Race 2023: from comfort gravellers to speed weapons, here’s what caught our eye
Covering 1,300km / 800mi of Morocco’s gravel roads and mountain passes, the Atlas Mountain Race demands a tech-heavy approach for its 3+ days of bikepacking racing
By Stefan Abram • Published
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6 reasons why we love Danish gravel: the overlooked cycling trails right outside Copenhagen
We rode the woodland singletrack and deer park doubletrack, all less than 10mi / 16km from Copenhagen’s city centre
By Stefan Abram • Published