Stefan Abram

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Tech features editor

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

Look 765 Optimum+ Metallic Blue Glossy endurance bike review

Expensive for the ride and spec - buy if you like Look as a brand and you want an endurance bike that leans towards gravel

Cannondale Tesoro Neo X: the e-bike for urban adventures gets given a refresh

Cannondale hopes you like the integrated lighting, too

By Stefan Abram Published 22 February 22
Tech round up: fizik’s lightest short-nosed saddle, new Restrap bar bags, and Chrome Industries’ expanded Doubletrack collection

Lots of new kit dropping this week...

By Stefan Abram Published 18 February 22
Best budget cycling jerseys 2022: a buyer's guide

Looking for the best budget cycling jerseys that don’t cost the earth? We’ve rounded up good quality kit that will keep you rolling in comfort

By Stefan Abram Published 16 February 22

Gaerne Icestorm Winter Boots 1.0 review

Warm and supportive, but a short cuff makes them better for dryer days

By Stefan Abram Last updated 15 February 22
Tubolito X-Tubo-City/Tour review

A great idea, but sadly punctures are still very much a possibility

By Stefan Abram Last updated 15 February 22
American Classic Krumbein gravel tyre review

Impressive performance for such a cheap tyre

By Stefan Abram Last updated 15 February 22

Sonder launches new Camino: longer, slacker and more mounts

The bike built for British gravel gets a little more burly

By Stefan Abram Published 11 February 22
New SRAM Wireless Blips brings satellite shifting to Rival tier

A more elegant – and compatible – option for ultra-endurance athletes, sprinters and triathletes

By Stefan Abram Published 9 February 22
Shimano sting: Thieves make away with components to fit out 10,000 bikes

The theft was disconcertingly well-organised and daring

By Stefan Abram Published 9 February 22

Would you buy a $95 plain white T-shirt from Chris Froome?

Perhaps more 'season appropriate', the range also includes a $220 grey hoodie…

By Stefan Abram Published 8 February 22
Is Peloton about to be bought by Amazon?

With share prices fluctuating, buyers such as Amazon and Nike are reported to be circling…

By Stefan Abram Published 7 February 22
Tech of the Month February: 2022 pro kits, lightest Brompton ever plus controversial Cannondale Synapse

At 7.56 kilos, the titanium Brompton undercuts Cannondale's carbon Synapse by almost two kilos...

By Stefan Abram Published 6 February 22

Sportful Sottozero winter gloves review

Very warm for their low bulk

By Stefan Abram Published 4 February 22
New S-Works shoes spotted at Saudi Tour: could these be the S-Works 8?

Already seen on Daniel Oss at the TotalEnergies training camp, they've now made a splash at the Saudi Tour

By Stefan Abram Published 2 February 22
You can now buy a bike directly from the Specialized website

The Californian brand will add a 'Rider Direct' option from Tuesday February 1

By Stefan Abram Published 28 January 22

Scribe Gravel Wide++ wheelset review

Cheap (for carbon) and with a super lightweight high quality build – there’s even a full lifetime crash replacement

By Stefan Abram Published 27 January 22
Ultra-endurance icons Jenny Graham and Lael Wilcox explore Iceland in new GCN+ documentary

200 kilometres along the continental divide, craggy mountain faces give way to steaming rivers and end at the base of an active volcano

By Stefan Abram Published 25 January 22
Specialized Roubaix Sport review

Clever engineering makes for a highly comfortable ride – but at a price

By Stefan Abram Published 20 January 22

Long-awaited Canyon Endurace update seeks to blend long-distance comfort with sprightly handling

Counter to the majority of recent bike launches, the cable routing remains resolutely outside of the handlebars...

By Stefan Abram Published 20 January 22
SRAM acquires Hammerhead cycling computers

Hammerhead joins RockShox, Zipp, Quarq and more in SRAM's now burgeoning list of subsidiary companies

By Stefan Abram Published 19 January 22
Castelli Alpha RoS 2 Jacket review

Innovative double layer construction massively helps to improve ventilation.

By Stefan Abram Published 19 January 22

Alpkit Morphosis Vest review

A warm and packable gilet for endurance and gravel riding

By Stefan Abram Published 18 January 22
La Passione PSN LS Rain Jersey review

Great for changeable days in milder weather but breathability isn’t outstanding

By Stefan Abram Published 17 January 22
Best caravan and motorhome bike racks: a buyer’s guide

What are the best caravan and motorhome bike racks? We’ll take you through the options

By Stefan Abram Published 17 January 22

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