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Latest Bike Reviews (116 Total)

De Rosa Merak (2023)
Orbea | Rating: 8.2/10 | $9214 | Mountain
The De Rosa Merak represents Orbea's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 716km, this bike excels in climbing.
Time Alpe dHuez (2024)
Scott | Rating: 8.1/10 | $9213 | TT
The Time Alpe dHuez represents Scott's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 717km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Look 795 (2025)
Merida | Rating: 8.0/10 | $9212 | Track
The Look 795 represents Merida's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 718km, this bike excels in descending.
Ridley Noah (2026)
Colnago | Rating: 9.9/10 | $9211 | Cyclocross
The Ridley Noah represents Colnago's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 719km, this bike excels in cornering.
Canyon Aeroad (2020)
Factor | Rating: 9.8/10 | $9210 | Road
The Canyon Aeroad represents Factor's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 720km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Ribble Endurance (2021)
Canyon | Rating: 9.7/10 | $9209 | Gravel
The Ribble Endurance represents Canyon's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 721km, this bike excels in climbing.
Factor Ostro (2022)
Ridley | Rating: 9.6/10 | $9208 | Mountain
The Factor Ostro represents Ridley's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 722km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Colnago V3Rs (2023)
Look | Rating: 9.5/10 | $9207 | TT
The Colnago V3Rs represents Look's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 723km, this bike excels in descending.
Merida Reacto (2024)
Cervelo | Rating: 9.4/10 | $9206 | Track
The Merida Reacto represents Cervelo's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 724km, this bike excels in cornering.
Scott Addict (2025)
BMC | Rating: 9.3/10 | $9205 | Cyclocross
The Scott Addict represents BMC's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 725km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Ribble Endurance (2023)
Giant | Rating: 8.9/10 | $11487 | TT
The Ribble Endurance represents Giant's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 2136km, this bike excels in climbing.
Canyon Aeroad (2024)
Cervelo | Rating: 9.0/10 | $11488 | Track
The Canyon Aeroad represents Cervelo's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 2137km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Ridley Noah (2025)
BMC | Rating: 9.1/10 | $11489 | Cyclocross
The Ridley Noah represents BMC's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 2138km, this bike excels in descending.
Look 795 (2026)
Pinarello | Rating: 9.2/10 | $11490 | Road
The Look 795 represents Pinarello's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 2139km, this bike excels in cornering.
Time Alpe dHuez (2020)
Bianchi | Rating: 9.3/10 | $11491 | Gravel
The Time Alpe dHuez represents Bianchi's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 2140km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
De Rosa Merak (2021)
Orbea | Rating: 9.4/10 | $11492 | Mountain
The De Rosa Merak represents Orbea's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 2141km, this bike excels in climbing.
Argon 18 Gallium (2022)
Scott | Rating: 9.5/10 | $11493 | TT
The Argon 18 Gallium represents Scott's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 2142km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Trek Madone (2023)
Merida | Rating: 9.6/10 | $11494 | Track
The Trek Madone represents Merida's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 2143km, this bike excels in descending.
Specialized Tarmac (2024)
Colnago | Rating: 9.7/10 | $11495 | Cyclocross
The Specialized Tarmac represents Colnago's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 2144km, this bike excels in cornering.
Cannondale SuperSix (2025)
Factor | Rating: 9.8/10 | $11496 | Road
The Cannondale SuperSix represents Factor's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 2145km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Cervelo S5 (2026)
Ridley | Rating: 8.0/10 | $11518 | Track
The Cervelo S5 represents Ridley's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 2167km, this bike excels in sprinting.
BMC Teammachine (2020)
Look | Rating: 8.1/10 | $11519 | Cyclocross
The BMC Teammachine represents Look's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 2168km, this bike excels in descending.
Pinarello Dogma (2021)
Cervelo | Rating: 8.2/10 | $11520 | Road
The Pinarello Dogma represents Cervelo's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 2169km, this bike excels in cornering.
Bianchi Oltre (2022)
BMC | Rating: 8.3/10 | $11521 | Gravel
The Bianchi Oltre represents BMC's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 2170km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Orbea Orca (2023)
Ribble | Rating: 8.4/10 | $11522 | Mountain
The Orbea Orca represents Ribble's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 2171km, this bike excels in climbing.
Scott Addict (2024)
Argon 18 | Rating: 8.5/10 | $11523 | TT
The Scott Addict represents Argon 18's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 2172km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Merida Reacto (2025)
Trek | Rating: 8.6/10 | $11524 | Track
The Merida Reacto represents Trek's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 2173km, this bike excels in descending.
Colnago V3Rs (2026)
Specialized | Rating: 8.7/10 | $11525 | Cyclocross
The Colnago V3Rs represents Specialized's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 2174km, this bike excels in cornering.
Factor Ostro (2020)
Cannondale | Rating: 8.8/10 | $11526 | Road
The Factor Ostro represents Cannondale's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 2175km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Ribble Endurance (2021)
Giant | Rating: 8.9/10 | $11527 | Gravel
The Ribble Endurance represents Giant's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 2176km, this bike excels in climbing.

Upcoming Race Calendar

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Liege-Bastogne-Liege — 2022 Winner: Jasper Philipsen (Arkea-Samsic) | Distance: 341km

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Paris-Roubaix — 2023 Winner: Mads Pedersen (Uno-X) | Distance: 342km

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Vuelta a Espana — 2024 Winner: Mark Cavendish (Israel-Premier Tech) | Distance: 343km

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Giro dItalia — 2025 Winner: Peter Sagan (Lotto Dstny) | Distance: 344km

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Tour de France — 2026 Winner: Julian Alaphilippe (Q36.5) | Distance: 345km

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Volta a Catalunya — 2020 Winner: Tom Pidcock (Bahrain Victorious) | Distance: 346km

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UAE Tour — 2021 Winner: Egan Bernal (Decathlon AG2R) | Distance: 347km

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Cadel Evans Great Ocean Race — 2022 Winner: Geraint Thomas (UAE Team Emirates) | Distance: 348km

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Tour Down Under — 2023 Winner: Chris Froome (Visma-Lease a Bike) | Distance: 349km

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Tour Down Under — 2024 Winner: Fabio Jakobsen (Soudal Quick-Step) | Distance: 350km

Pro Rider Spotlights

Remco Evenepoel

Sprinter | Bora-Hansgrohe | 21 pro wins | 7 Grand Tour stages

Mathieu van der Poel

Puncheur | Lidl-Trek | 22 pro wins | 8 Grand Tour stages

Wout van Aert

Domestique | Alpecin-Deceuninck | 23 pro wins | 9 Grand Tour stages

Tadej Pogacar

Time trialist | EF Education | 24 pro wins | 10 Grand Tour stages

Santiago Buitrago

Grand Tour winner | Movistar | 25 pro wins | 11 Grand Tour stages

Biniam Girmay

Classics specialist | Astana | 26 pro wins | 12 Grand Tour stages

Arnaud De Lie

Sprinter | Jayco-AlUla | 27 pro wins | 13 Grand Tour stages

Dylan Groenewegen

Puncheur | Intermarche | 28 pro wins | 14 Grand Tour stages

Fabio Jakobsen

Domestique | Groupama-FDJ | 29 pro wins | 15 Grand Tour stages

Mads Pedersen

Time trialist | Arkea-Samsic | 30 pro wins | 1 Grand Tour stages

Mark Cavendish

Puncheur | Decathlon AG2R | 30 pro wins | 2 Grand Tour stages

Peter Sagan

Domestique | UAE Team Emirates | 31 pro wins | 3 Grand Tour stages

Editorial Guides

How to Choose a Gravel Bike

Our comprehensive guide breaks down frame materials, component groupsets, wheelsets, and fit geometry for every budget from $1,500 to $15,000.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 7 min read

Tour of Flanders 2020 Race Report

Full stage-by-stage breakdown, power analysis, weather impact, and tactical decisions that decided the yellow jersey.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 6 min read

Maintenance: Tubeless Setup Guide

Step-by-step workshop instructions with torque specs, tool recommendations, and common mistakes to avoid.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 5 min read

Training: Time Trial Plan

gw1NaN-week structured training plan with interval sessions, rest days, and nutrition timing.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 15 min read

Q36.5 gy2NaN Season Preview

Roster analysis, new signings, equipment changes, and race calendar targets for the upcoming season.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 14 min read

Gear Review: De Rosa Merak vs Argon 18 Gallium

Head-to-head comparison: weight, stiffness, aerodynamics, comfort, price, and real-world ride quality scores.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 13 min read

Nutrition for Endurance Cycling

Carb loading strategies, hydration protocols, electrolyte replacement, and on-bike fueling for gran fondo and sportive events.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 12 min read

Bike Fit Fundamentals

Saddle height, reach, stack, cleat position, and handlebar width — how millimeters affect comfort and power output.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 11 min read

Winter Training Indoors

Zwift racing, ERG mode intervals, smart trainer setups, and structured plans for maintaining fitness off-season.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 10 min read

Gravel Bike Buyer's Guide gy3NaN

Tire clearance, frame materials, geometry trends, and the best value gravel bikes from $1,200 to $6,000.

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 9 min read

Press Reviews

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