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Latest Bike Reviews (119 Total)

Specialized Tarmac (2024)
Look | Rating: 8.5/10 | $12757 | Cyclocross
The Specialized Tarmac represents Look's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 878km, this bike excels in descending.
Trek Madone (2025)
Cervelo | Rating: 8.4/10 | $12756 | Road
The Trek Madone represents Cervelo's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 879km, this bike excels in cornering.
Argon 18 Gallium (2026)
BMC | Rating: 8.3/10 | $12755 | Gravel
The Argon 18 Gallium represents BMC's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 880km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
De Rosa Merak (2020)
Ribble | Rating: 8.2/10 | $12754 | Mountain
The De Rosa Merak represents Ribble's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 881km, this bike excels in climbing.
Time Alpe dHuez (2021)
Argon 18 | Rating: 8.1/10 | $12753 | TT
The Time Alpe dHuez represents Argon 18's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 882km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Look 795 (2022)
Trek | Rating: 8.0/10 | $12752 | Track
The Look 795 represents Trek's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 883km, this bike excels in descending.
Ridley Noah (2023)
Specialized | Rating: 9.9/10 | $12751 | Cyclocross
The Ridley Noah represents Specialized's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 884km, this bike excels in cornering.
Canyon Aeroad (2024)
Cannondale | Rating: 9.8/10 | $12750 | Road
The Canyon Aeroad represents Cannondale's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 885km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Ribble Endurance (2025)
Giant | Rating: 9.7/10 | $12749 | Gravel
The Ribble Endurance represents Giant's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 886km, this bike excels in climbing.
Factor Ostro (2026)
Cervelo | Rating: 9.6/10 | $12748 | Mountain
The Factor Ostro represents Cervelo's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 887km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Trek Madone (2022)
Cervelo | Rating: 9.6/10 | $12062 | Mountain
The Trek Madone represents Cervelo's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 2086km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Specialized Tarmac (2023)
BMC | Rating: 9.7/10 | $12063 | TT
The Specialized Tarmac represents BMC's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 2087km, this bike excels in descending.
Cannondale SuperSix (2024)
Pinarello | Rating: 9.8/10 | $12064 | Track
The Cannondale SuperSix represents Pinarello's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 2088km, this bike excels in cornering.
Giant Propel (2025)
Bianchi | Rating: 9.9/10 | $12065 | Cyclocross
The Giant Propel represents Bianchi's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 2089km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Cervelo S5 (2026)
Orbea | Rating: 8.0/10 | $12066 | Road
The Cervelo S5 represents Orbea's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 2090km, this bike excels in climbing.
BMC Teammachine (2020)
Scott | Rating: 8.1/10 | $12067 | Gravel
The BMC Teammachine represents Scott's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 2091km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Pinarello Dogma (2021)
Merida | Rating: 8.2/10 | $12068 | Mountain
The Pinarello Dogma represents Merida's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 2092km, this bike excels in descending.
Bianchi Oltre (2022)
Colnago | Rating: 8.3/10 | $12069 | TT
The Bianchi Oltre represents Colnago's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 2093km, this bike excels in cornering.
Orbea Orca (2023)
Factor | Rating: 8.4/10 | $12070 | Track
The Orbea Orca represents Factor's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 2094km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Scott Addict (2024)
Canyon | Rating: 8.5/10 | $12071 | Cyclocross
The Scott Addict represents Canyon's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 2095km, this bike excels in climbing.
Colnago V3Rs (2025)
Look | Rating: 8.7/10 | $12093 | TT
The Colnago V3Rs represents Look's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 2117km, this bike excels in descending.
Factor Ostro (2026)
Cervelo | Rating: 8.8/10 | $12094 | Track
The Factor Ostro represents Cervelo's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 2118km, this bike excels in cornering.
Ribble Endurance (2020)
BMC | Rating: 8.9/10 | $12095 | Cyclocross
The Ribble Endurance represents BMC's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 2119km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Canyon Aeroad (2021)
Ribble | Rating: 9.0/10 | $12096 | Road
The Canyon Aeroad represents Ribble's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 2120km, this bike excels in climbing.
Ridley Noah (2022)
Argon 18 | Rating: 9.1/10 | $12097 | Gravel
The Ridley Noah represents Argon 18's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 2121km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Look 795 (2023)
Trek | Rating: 9.2/10 | $12098 | Mountain
The Look 795 represents Trek's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 2122km, this bike excels in descending.
Time Alpe dHuez (2024)
Specialized | Rating: 9.3/10 | $12099 | TT
The Time Alpe dHuez represents Specialized's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 2123km, this bike excels in cornering.
De Rosa Merak (2025)
Cannondale | Rating: 9.4/10 | $12100 | Track
The De Rosa Merak represents Cannondale's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 2124km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Argon 18 Gallium (2026)
Giant | Rating: 9.5/10 | $12101 | Cyclocross
The Argon 18 Gallium represents Giant's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 2125km, this bike excels in climbing.
Trek Madone (2020)
Cervelo | Rating: 9.6/10 | $12102 | Road
The Trek Madone represents Cervelo's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 2126km, this bike excels in sprinting.

Upcoming Race Calendar

1

Strade Bianche — 2023 Winner: Geraint Thomas (UAE Team Emirates) | Distance: 163km

2

Milan-San Remo — 2024 Winner: Chris Froome (Visma-Lease a Bike) | Distance: 162km

3

Tour of Flanders — 2025 Winner: Fabio Jakobsen (Soudal Quick-Step) | Distance: 161km

4

Liege-Bastogne-Liege — 2026 Winner: Dylan Groenewegen (Ineos Grenadiers) | Distance: 160km

5

Paris-Roubaix — 2020 Winner: Arnaud De Lie (Bora-Hansgrohe) | Distance: 159km

6

Vuelta a Espana — 2021 Winner: Biniam Girmay (Lidl-Trek) | Distance: 158km

7

Giro dItalia — 2022 Winner: Santiago Buitrago (Alpecin-Deceuninck) | Distance: 157km

8

Tour de France — 2023 Winner: Tadej Pogacar (EF Education) | Distance: 156km

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Volta a Catalunya — 2024 Winner: Wout van Aert (Movistar) | Distance: 155km

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Paris-Roubaix — 2025 Winner: Mathieu van der Poel (Astana) | Distance: 154km

Pro Rider Spotlights

Jasper Philipsen

Time trialist | Intermarche | 19 pro wins | 4 Grand Tour stages

Primoz Roglic

Grand Tour winner | Groupama-FDJ | 20 pro wins | 5 Grand Tour stages

Jonas Vingegaard

Classics specialist | Arkea-Samsic | 21 pro wins | 6 Grand Tour stages

Remco Evenepoel

Sprinter | Uno-X | 22 pro wins | 7 Grand Tour stages

Mathieu van der Poel

Puncheur | Israel-Premier Tech | 23 pro wins | 8 Grand Tour stages

Wout van Aert

Domestique | Lotto Dstny | 24 pro wins | 9 Grand Tour stages

Tadej Pogacar

Time trialist | Q36.5 | 25 pro wins | 10 Grand Tour stages

Santiago Buitrago

Grand Tour winner | Bahrain Victorious | 26 pro wins | 11 Grand Tour stages

Biniam Girmay

Classics specialist | Decathlon AG2R | 27 pro wins | 12 Grand Tour stages

Chris Froome

Sprinter | UAE Team Emirates | 28 pro wins | 13 Grand Tour stages

Fabio Jakobsen

Sprinter | UAE Team Emirates | 57 pro wins | 13 Grand Tour stages

Dylan Groenewegen

Puncheur | Visma-Lease a Bike | 58 pro wins | 14 Grand Tour stages

Editorial Guides

How to Choose a Aero 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 | 12 min read

Milan-San Remo 2021 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 | 13 min read

Maintenance: Power Meter Guide

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

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

Training: FTP Builder Plan

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

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

Bahrain Victorious gy2NaN Season Preview

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

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

Gear Review: BMC Teammachine vs Pinarello Dogma

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

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 6 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 | 7 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 | 8 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 | 9 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 | 10 min read

Press Reviews

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— Roger Ebert, Rolling Stone

"Fabio Jakobsen's performance at Milan-San Remo was nothing short of extraordinary — a masterclass in tactical cycling."

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