Latest articles by Aaron Borrill
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Best Gravel Wheels 2026: Tested by our experts from race pace to party paceExpert-tested across race courses like Unbound, hard lunch laps, and loaded bikepacking – 5 wheelsets to upgrade, replace or swap wheel size with
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Bottles secured by elastic bands, a top-tube bag, and wireless blips: Gravel Burn setup of a stage winnerThe disruptively designed, Karoo-taming Wilier Rave SLR ID2 of Mattia De Marchi
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Ribble Ultra-Road Force AXS review: a high-value endurance bike that punches well above its weightDifficult to fault and easy to praise, the Ribble Ultra-Road is one of the most impressively appointed endurance bikes in the category
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Best road bike helmets 2026: 9 of the best for safety, airflow & speed, all expert-rated and reviewedFinding the right helmet is a balance of fit, ventilation, and speed. Our experts have logged thousands of hours to narrow down the best to just 9 top performers
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Kuota K-A1 K8S review: looks like an aero bike, rides like an all-rounderA refined and capable race bike worthy of challenging the segment’s best
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‘We don't believe in the one bike for everything philosophy’ – Ridley’s 6.2kg Falcn RS 2.0 officially breaks coverIt's super light, balanced, and exceptional on the climbs, but does the Ridley Falcn RS have the mettle to challenge the established, dedicated all-rounders?
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Best smart indoor trainers 2026: 6 direct-drive trainers reviewed and rated by our indoor expertsElevate your riding this winter, take a tour of Watopia on Zwift or tackle the Stelvio with Rouvy using one of the best indoor trainers.
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Best gravel bikes 2026: extensively ridden and rated by our experts on a wide variety of terrainThe best gravel bikes to suit all styles, terrain and budgets from bikepacking to gravel racing
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Best cycling glasses 2026: expert-rated for much more than just protection from the sunOur experts have hand-picked their favourite 9 cycling sunglasses, alongside some tips to help you choose the right style and at the right price
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POC’s radical new Sonal TT helmet comes in two shell sizes for different shoulder widths, we've been putting it to the testFitting the helmet to the rider’s shoulders rather than their head is a novel concept, developed by the Swedish brand with EF Pro Cycling and delivering claimed savings of 15-20 watts
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Cannondale Caad14 review: a good bike that would be great, with one component swapThe new Caad14 pairs integration and contemporary standards in a do-it-all aluminium package – it just needs a better wheelset
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Factor Elara review: a bonkers, incredibly capable gravel bike designed for nothing else but going fastAn aero gravel bike designed around massive tyre clearances and two-by groupset compatibility – it’s got that unmistakable wide-set fork, too
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Pinarello’s new X Series endurance bike straddles the all-road category with provision for 40mm tyres and a focus on in-frame storageSecond-generation X Series comes in three different frame layups, hitting a variety of price points, with a broader focus on improved terrain management
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Campagnolo sells minority stake to investment group with links to PinarelloFamily-owned Italian company has lost ground to its competitors in recent years, but may be about to turn a corner
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Best cheap smart trainers 2026: get connected without the costGetting started with indoor training doesn't need to cost a fortune if you use one of the best budget smart trainers
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Best heart rate monitors 2026: 5 Editor-approved picks after thousands of indoor and outdoor kilometresEssential for indoor and outdoor riding, a good heart rate monitor needs to be durable, sweatproof, and never miss a beat
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Best road bikes 2026: the absolute best reviewed and rated by our road cycling expertsOur expert testers have selected 9 of the absolute best road bikes, from budget models to grand tour-proven race machines
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Best road bike wheels 2026: disc and rim wheelsets to supercharge your ride, reviewed and ratedOur complete guide to what to look for in the best road bike wheels, including six highly rated options from our road biking experts
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Best gravel bike pedals 2026: clipless, power, and flat pedals, all expert-rated for off-road ridingOur experts have selected their 6 top picks for riding terrain somewhere between MTB and road, depending on your preference
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Factor Sarana gravel bike review – an extreme gravel option designed to take you places your regular bike couldn't dream ofWhy prune a tree with a pair of scissors when you've got secateurs? The Sarana is a specific bike that caters to its market of ultra gravel riders and bikepackers perfectly
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Scribe Elan Ultra 6 wheels review: premium road racing wheelset that climbs as well as they rollAn impressive blend of aerodynamics, low weight, and stiffness
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Megamo Pulse 04 SLR review: a well-balanced ride and competitive pricing from a brand you've probably never heard ofA worthy consideration if you’re looking for a new race bike and want to fly under the radar
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I made six tech predictions ahead of the Tour de France – which did I get right?Leap Components and 3D printing dominated the tech at the Tour de France, but did our tech editor manage a clean sweep of predictions?
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Strada Gravel Aero Plus 2 wheelset review: a mixed-depth gravel performance upgrade worthy of the outlayA light, fast, and compliant performance gravel wheelset that won't break the bank – or your back, for that matter
