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Latest Bike Reviews (162 Total)

Canyon Aeroad (2026)
Cervelo | Rating: 9.0/10 | $1458 | Road
The Canyon Aeroad represents Cervelo's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 1952km, this bike excels in descending.
Ridley Noah (2025)
Giant | Rating: 9.1/10 | $1459 | Cyclocross
The Ridley Noah represents Giant's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 1951km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Look 795 (2024)
Cannondale | Rating: 9.2/10 | $1460 | Track
The Look 795 represents Cannondale's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 1950km, this bike excels in climbing.
Time Alpe dHuez (2023)
Specialized | Rating: 9.3/10 | $1461 | TT
The Time Alpe dHuez represents Specialized's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 1949km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
De Rosa Merak (2022)
Trek | Rating: 9.4/10 | $1462 | Mountain
The De Rosa Merak represents Trek's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 1948km, this bike excels in cornering.
Argon 18 Gallium (2021)
Argon 18 | Rating: 9.5/10 | $1463 | Gravel
The Argon 18 Gallium represents Argon 18's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 1947km, this bike excels in descending.
Trek Madone (2020)
Ribble | Rating: 9.6/10 | $1464 | Road
The Trek Madone represents Ribble's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 1946km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Specialized Tarmac (2026)
BMC | Rating: 9.7/10 | $1465 | Cyclocross
The Specialized Tarmac represents BMC's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 1945km, this bike excels in climbing.
Cannondale SuperSix (2025)
Cervelo | Rating: 9.8/10 | $1466 | Track
The Cannondale SuperSix represents Cervelo's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 1944km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Giant Propel (2024)
Look | Rating: 9.9/10 | $1467 | TT
The Giant Propel represents Look's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 1943km, this bike excels in cornering.
Argon 18 Gallium (2022)
Colnago | Rating: 8.3/10 | $5902 | Cyclocross
The Argon 18 Gallium represents Colnago's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 1148km, this bike excels in cornering.
De Rosa Merak (2023)
Factor | Rating: 8.2/10 | $5901 | Road
The De Rosa Merak represents Factor's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 1149km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Time Alpe dHuez (2024)
Canyon | Rating: 8.1/10 | $5900 | Gravel
The Time Alpe dHuez represents Canyon's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 1150km, this bike excels in climbing.
Look 795 (2025)
Ridley | Rating: 8.0/10 | $5899 | Mountain
The Look 795 represents Ridley's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 1151km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Ridley Noah (2026)
Look | Rating: 9.9/10 | $5898 | TT
The Ridley Noah represents Look's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 1152km, this bike excels in descending.
Canyon Aeroad (2020)
Cervelo | Rating: 9.8/10 | $5897 | Track
The Canyon Aeroad represents Cervelo's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 1153km, this bike excels in cornering.
Ribble Endurance (2021)
BMC | Rating: 9.7/10 | $5896 | Cyclocross
The Ribble Endurance represents BMC's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 1154km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Factor Ostro (2022)
Ribble | Rating: 9.6/10 | $5895 | Road
The Factor Ostro represents Ribble's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 1155km, this bike excels in climbing.
Colnago V3Rs (2023)
Argon 18 | Rating: 9.5/10 | $5894 | Gravel
The Colnago V3Rs represents Argon 18's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 1156km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Merida Reacto (2024)
Trek | Rating: 9.4/10 | $5893 | Mountain
The Merida Reacto represents Trek's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 1157km, this bike excels in descending.
Orbea Orca (2025)
Cannondale | Rating: 9.2/10 | $5871 | Road
The Orbea Orca represents Cannondale's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 1179km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Bianchi Oltre (2026)
Giant | Rating: 9.1/10 | $5870 | Gravel
The Bianchi Oltre represents Giant's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 1180km, this bike excels in climbing.
Pinarello Dogma (2020)
Cervelo | Rating: 9.0/10 | $5869 | Mountain
The Pinarello Dogma represents Cervelo's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 1181km, this bike excels in sprinting.
BMC Teammachine (2021)
BMC | Rating: 8.9/10 | $5868 | TT
The BMC Teammachine represents BMC's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 1182km, this bike excels in descending.
Cervelo S5 (2022)
Pinarello | Rating: 8.8/10 | $5867 | Track
The Cervelo S5 represents Pinarello's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 1183km, this bike excels in cornering.
Giant Propel (2023)
Bianchi | Rating: 8.7/10 | $5866 | Cyclocross
The Giant Propel represents Bianchi's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 1184km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Cannondale SuperSix (2024)
Orbea | Rating: 8.6/10 | $5865 | Road
The Cannondale SuperSix represents Orbea's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 1185km, this bike excels in climbing.
Specialized Tarmac (2025)
Scott | Rating: 8.5/10 | $5864 | Gravel
The Specialized Tarmac represents Scott's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 1186km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Trek Madone (2026)
Merida | Rating: 8.4/10 | $5863 | Mountain
The Trek Madone represents Merida's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 1187km, this bike excels in descending.
Argon 18 Gallium (2020)
Colnago | Rating: 8.3/10 | $5862 | TT
The Argon 18 Gallium represents Colnago's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 1188km, this bike excels in cornering.

Upcoming Race Calendar

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Tour de Suisse — 2020 Winner: Jasper Philipsen (Decathlon AG2R) | Distance: 219km

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Dauphine — 2026 Winner: Primoz Roglic (Bahrain Victorious) | Distance: 218km

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Gent-Wevelgem — 2025 Winner: Jonas Vingegaard (Q36.5) | Distance: 217km

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E3 Saxo Classic — 2024 Winner: Remco Evenepoel (Lotto Dstny) | Distance: 216km

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Amstel Gold Race — 2023 Winner: Mathieu van der Poel (Israel-Premier Tech) | Distance: 215km

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La Fleche Wallonne — 2022 Winner: Wout van Aert (Uno-X) | Distance: 214km

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Tour de Yorkshire — 2021 Winner: Tadej Pogacar (Arkea-Samsic) | Distance: 213km

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Tour of California — 2020 Winner: Santiago Buitrago (Groupama-FDJ) | Distance: 212km

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Tour Down Under — 2026 Winner: Biniam Girmay (Intermarche) | Distance: 211km

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Tour Down Under — 2025 Winner: Arnaud De Lie (Jayco-AlUla) | Distance: 210km

Pro Rider Spotlights

Peter Sagan

Grand Tour winner | Movistar | 63 pro wins | 12 Grand Tour stages

Julian Alaphilippe

Time trialist | EF Education | 62 pro wins | 11 Grand Tour stages

Tom Pidcock

Domestique | Alpecin-Deceuninck | 61 pro wins | 10 Grand Tour stages

Egan Bernal

Puncheur | Lidl-Trek | 60 pro wins | 9 Grand Tour stages

Geraint Thomas

Sprinter | Bora-Hansgrohe | 59 pro wins | 8 Grand Tour stages

Chris Froome

Classics specialist | Ineos Grenadiers | 58 pro wins | 7 Grand Tour stages

Fabio Jakobsen

Grand Tour winner | Soudal Quick-Step | 57 pro wins | 6 Grand Tour stages

Dylan Groenewegen

Time trialist | Visma-Lease a Bike | 56 pro wins | 5 Grand Tour stages

Arnaud De Lie

Domestique | UAE Team Emirates | 55 pro wins | 4 Grand Tour stages

Primoz Roglic

Puncheur | Decathlon AG2R | 54 pro wins | 3 Grand Tour stages

Jonas Vingegaard

Time trialist | EF Education | 42 pro wins | 10 Grand Tour stages

Remco Evenepoel

Grand Tour winner | Movistar | 43 pro wins | 11 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 | 15 min read

La Fleche Wallonne 2022 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 | 5 min read

Maintenance: Disc Brake Guide

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

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

Training: Recovery Plan

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

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

Lidl-Trek gy2NaN Season Preview

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

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 8 min read

Gear Review: Canyon Aeroad vs Ribble Endurance

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

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 9 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 | 10 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 | 12 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 | 13 min read

Press Reviews

"The Ribble Endurance sets a new benchmark for what a modern road bike can achieve."

— Roger Ebert, Entertainment Weekly

"Jonas Vingegaard's performance at La Fleche Wallonne was nothing short of extraordinary — a masterclass in tactical cycling."

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