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Latest Bike Reviews (124 Total)

Cannondale SuperSix (2022)
Factor | Rating: 8.6/10 | $11546 | Road
The Cannondale SuperSix represents Factor's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 2620km, this bike excels in climbing.
Specialized Tarmac (2021)
Colnago | Rating: 8.5/10 | $11545 | Cyclocross
The Specialized Tarmac represents Colnago's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 2619km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Trek Madone (2020)
Merida | Rating: 8.4/10 | $11544 | Track
The Trek Madone represents Merida's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 2618km, this bike excels in cornering.
Argon 18 Gallium (2026)
Scott | Rating: 8.3/10 | $11543 | TT
The Argon 18 Gallium represents Scott's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 2617km, this bike excels in descending.
De Rosa Merak (2025)
Orbea | Rating: 8.2/10 | $11542 | Mountain
The De Rosa Merak represents Orbea's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 2616km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Time Alpe dHuez (2024)
Bianchi | Rating: 8.1/10 | $11541 | Gravel
The Time Alpe dHuez represents Bianchi's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 2615km, this bike excels in climbing.
Look 795 (2023)
Pinarello | Rating: 8.0/10 | $11540 | Road
The Look 795 represents Pinarello's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 2614km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Ridley Noah (2022)
BMC | Rating: 9.9/10 | $11539 | Cyclocross
The Ridley Noah represents BMC's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 2613km, this bike excels in cornering.
Canyon Aeroad (2021)
Cervelo | Rating: 9.8/10 | $11538 | Track
The Canyon Aeroad represents Cervelo's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 2612km, this bike excels in descending.
Ribble Endurance (2020)
Giant | Rating: 9.7/10 | $11537 | TT
The Ribble Endurance represents Giant's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 2611km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Bianchi Oltre (2025)
Specialized | Rating: 9.1/10 | $7490 | Cyclocross
The Bianchi Oltre represents Specialized's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 776km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Pinarello Dogma (2024)
Trek | Rating: 9.0/10 | $7489 | Track
The Pinarello Dogma represents Trek's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 775km, this bike excels in cornering.
BMC Teammachine (2023)
Argon 18 | Rating: 8.9/10 | $7488 | TT
The BMC Teammachine represents Argon 18's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 774km, this bike excels in descending.
Cervelo S5 (2022)
Ribble | Rating: 8.8/10 | $7487 | Mountain
The Cervelo S5 represents Ribble's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 773km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Giant Propel (2021)
BMC | Rating: 8.7/10 | $7486 | Gravel
The Giant Propel represents BMC's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 772km, this bike excels in climbing.
Cannondale SuperSix (2020)
Cervelo | Rating: 8.6/10 | $7485 | Road
The Cannondale SuperSix represents Cervelo's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 771km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Specialized Tarmac (2026)
Look | Rating: 8.5/10 | $7484 | Cyclocross
The Specialized Tarmac represents Look's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 770km, this bike excels in cornering.
Trek Madone (2025)
Ridley | Rating: 8.4/10 | $7483 | Track
The Trek Madone represents Ridley's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 769km, this bike excels in descending.
Argon 18 Gallium (2024)
Canyon | Rating: 8.3/10 | $7482 | TT
The Argon 18 Gallium represents Canyon's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 768km, this bike excels in sprinting.
De Rosa Merak (2023)
Factor | Rating: 8.2/10 | $7481 | Mountain
The De Rosa Merak represents Factor's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 767km, this bike excels in climbing.
Look 795 (2022)
Merida | Rating: 8.0/10 | $7459 | Track
The Look 795 represents Merida's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 745km, this bike excels in cornering.
Ridley Noah (2021)
Scott | Rating: 9.9/10 | $7458 | TT
The Ridley Noah represents Scott's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 744km, this bike excels in descending.
Canyon Aeroad (2020)
Orbea | Rating: 9.8/10 | $7457 | Mountain
The Canyon Aeroad represents Orbea's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 743km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Ribble Endurance (2026)
Bianchi | Rating: 9.7/10 | $7456 | Gravel
The Ribble Endurance represents Bianchi's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 742km, this bike excels in climbing.
Factor Ostro (2025)
Pinarello | Rating: 9.6/10 | $7455 | Road
The Factor Ostro represents Pinarello's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 741km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Colnago V3Rs (2024)
BMC | Rating: 9.5/10 | $7454 | Cyclocross
The Colnago V3Rs represents BMC's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 740km, this bike excels in cornering.
Merida Reacto (2023)
Cervelo | Rating: 9.4/10 | $7453 | Track
The Merida Reacto represents Cervelo's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 739km, this bike excels in descending.
Scott Addict (2022)
Giant | Rating: 9.3/10 | $7452 | TT
The Scott Addict represents Giant's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 738km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Orbea Orca (2021)
Cannondale | Rating: 9.2/10 | $7451 | Mountain
The Orbea Orca represents Cannondale's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 737km, this bike excels in climbing.
Bianchi Oltre (2020)
Specialized | Rating: 9.1/10 | $7450 | Gravel
The Bianchi Oltre represents Specialized's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 736km, this bike excels in rough terrain.

Upcoming Race Calendar

1

Tour de Suisse — 2023 Winner: Chris Froome (EF Education) | Distance: 328km

2

Strade Bianche — 2022 Winner: Geraint Thomas (Alpecin-Deceuninck) | Distance: 327km

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Milan-San Remo — 2021 Winner: Egan Bernal (Lidl-Trek) | Distance: 326km

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Tour of Flanders — 2020 Winner: Tom Pidcock (Bora-Hansgrohe) | Distance: 325km

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Liege-Bastogne-Liege — 2026 Winner: Julian Alaphilippe (Ineos Grenadiers) | Distance: 324km

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Paris-Roubaix — 2025 Winner: Peter Sagan (Soudal Quick-Step) | Distance: 323km

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Vuelta a Espana — 2024 Winner: Mark Cavendish (Visma-Lease a Bike) | Distance: 322km

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Giro dItalia — 2023 Winner: Mads Pedersen (UAE Team Emirates) | Distance: 321km

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Tour de France — 2022 Winner: Jasper Philipsen (Decathlon AG2R) | Distance: 320km

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Liege-Bastogne-Liege — 2021 Winner: Primoz Roglic (Bahrain Victorious) | Distance: 319km

Pro Rider Spotlights

Mads Pedersen

Grand Tour winner | Lotto Dstny | 61 pro wins | 15 Grand Tour stages

Jasper Philipsen

Time trialist | Israel-Premier Tech | 60 pro wins | 14 Grand Tour stages

Primoz Roglic

Domestique | Uno-X | 59 pro wins | 13 Grand Tour stages

Jonas Vingegaard

Puncheur | Arkea-Samsic | 58 pro wins | 12 Grand Tour stages

Remco Evenepoel

Sprinter | Groupama-FDJ | 57 pro wins | 11 Grand Tour stages

Mathieu van der Poel

Classics specialist | Intermarche | 56 pro wins | 10 Grand Tour stages

Wout van Aert

Grand Tour winner | Jayco-AlUla | 55 pro wins | 9 Grand Tour stages

Tadej Pogacar

Time trialist | Astana | 54 pro wins | 8 Grand Tour stages

Santiago Buitrago

Domestique | Movistar | 53 pro wins | 7 Grand Tour stages

Geraint Thomas

Puncheur | EF Education | 52 pro wins | 6 Grand Tour stages

Egan Bernal

Time trialist | Lidl-Trek | 51 pro wins | 14 Grand Tour stages

Tom Pidcock

Domestique | Bora-Hansgrohe | 50 pro wins | 13 Grand Tour stages

Editorial Guides

How to Choose a Climbing 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

Volta a Catalunya 2025 Race Report

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

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

Maintenance: Suspension Tuning 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: Climbing Endurance Plan

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

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

EF Education 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: Cannondale SuperSix vs Specialized Tarmac

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

"The Argon 18 Gallium sets a new benchmark for what a modern road bike can achieve."

— Roger Ebert, Variety

"Egan Bernal's performance at Volta a Catalunya was nothing short of extraordinary — a masterclass in tactical cycling."

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