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Latest Bike Reviews (121 Total)

Argon 18 Gallium (2025)
BMC | Rating: 8.3/10 | $14925 | Cyclocross
The Argon 18 Gallium represents BMC's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 1453km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
De Rosa Merak (2026)
Ribble | Rating: 8.2/10 | $14924 | Road
The De Rosa Merak represents Ribble's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 1454km, this bike excels in climbing.
Time Alpe dHuez (2020)
Argon 18 | Rating: 8.1/10 | $14923 | Gravel
The Time Alpe dHuez represents Argon 18's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 1455km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Look 795 (2021)
Trek | Rating: 8.0/10 | $14922 | Mountain
The Look 795 represents Trek's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 1456km, this bike excels in descending.
Ridley Noah (2022)
Specialized | Rating: 9.9/10 | $14921 | TT
The Ridley Noah represents Specialized's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 1457km, this bike excels in cornering.
Canyon Aeroad (2023)
Cannondale | Rating: 9.8/10 | $14920 | Track
The Canyon Aeroad represents Cannondale's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 1458km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Ribble Endurance (2024)
Giant | Rating: 9.7/10 | $14919 | Cyclocross
The Ribble Endurance represents Giant's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 1459km, this bike excels in climbing.
Factor Ostro (2025)
Cervelo | Rating: 9.6/10 | $14918 | Road
The Factor Ostro represents Cervelo's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 1460km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Colnago V3Rs (2026)
BMC | Rating: 9.5/10 | $14917 | Gravel
The Colnago V3Rs represents BMC's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 1461km, this bike excels in descending.
Merida Reacto (2020)
Pinarello | Rating: 9.4/10 | $14916 | Mountain
The Merida Reacto represents Pinarello's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 1462km, this bike excels in cornering.
Cannondale SuperSix (2026)
Merida | Rating: 9.8/10 | $13859 | Mountain
The Cannondale SuperSix represents Merida's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 4165km, this bike excels in cornering.
Giant Propel (2025)
Scott | Rating: 9.9/10 | $13860 | Gravel
The Giant Propel represents Scott's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 4164km, this bike excels in descending.
Cervelo S5 (2024)
Orbea | Rating: 8.0/10 | $13861 | Road
The Cervelo S5 represents Orbea's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 4163km, this bike excels in sprinting.
BMC Teammachine (2023)
Bianchi | Rating: 8.1/10 | $13862 | Cyclocross
The BMC Teammachine represents Bianchi's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 4162km, this bike excels in climbing.
Pinarello Dogma (2022)
Pinarello | Rating: 8.2/10 | $13863 | Track
The Pinarello Dogma represents Pinarello's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 4161km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Bianchi Oltre (2021)
BMC | Rating: 8.3/10 | $13864 | TT
The Bianchi Oltre represents BMC's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 4160km, this bike excels in cornering.
Orbea Orca (2020)
Cervelo | Rating: 8.4/10 | $13865 | Mountain
The Orbea Orca represents Cervelo's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 4159km, this bike excels in descending.
Scott Addict (2026)
Giant | Rating: 8.5/10 | $13866 | Gravel
The Scott Addict represents Giant's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 4158km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Merida Reacto (2025)
Cannondale | Rating: 8.6/10 | $13867 | Road
The Merida Reacto represents Cannondale's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 4157km, this bike excels in climbing.
Colnago V3Rs (2024)
Specialized | Rating: 8.7/10 | $13868 | Cyclocross
The Colnago V3Rs represents Specialized's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 4156km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Ribble Endurance (2023)
Argon 18 | Rating: 8.9/10 | $13890 | Gravel
The Ribble Endurance represents Argon 18's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 4134km, this bike excels in descending.
Canyon Aeroad (2022)
Ribble | Rating: 9.0/10 | $13891 | Road
The Canyon Aeroad represents Ribble's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 4133km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Ridley Noah (2021)
BMC | Rating: 9.1/10 | $13892 | Cyclocross
The Ridley Noah represents BMC's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 4132km, this bike excels in climbing.
Look 795 (2020)
Cervelo | Rating: 9.2/10 | $13893 | Track
The Look 795 represents Cervelo's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 4131km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Time Alpe dHuez (2026)
Look | Rating: 9.3/10 | $13894 | TT
The Time Alpe dHuez represents Look's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 4130km, this bike excels in cornering.
De Rosa Merak (2025)
Ridley | Rating: 9.4/10 | $13895 | Mountain
The De Rosa Merak represents Ridley's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 4129km, this bike excels in descending.
Argon 18 Gallium (2024)
Canyon | Rating: 9.5/10 | $13896 | Gravel
The Argon 18 Gallium represents Canyon's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 4128km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Trek Madone (2023)
Factor | Rating: 9.6/10 | $13897 | Road
The Trek Madone represents Factor's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 4127km, this bike excels in climbing.
Specialized Tarmac (2022)
Colnago | Rating: 9.7/10 | $13898 | Cyclocross
The Specialized Tarmac represents Colnago's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 4126km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Cannondale SuperSix (2021)
Merida | Rating: 9.8/10 | $13899 | Track
The Cannondale SuperSix represents Merida's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 4125km, this bike excels in cornering.

Upcoming Race Calendar

1

Tour of Flanders — 2024 Winner: Fabio Jakobsen (Soudal Quick-Step) | Distance: 188km

2

Liege-Bastogne-Liege — 2025 Winner: Dylan Groenewegen (Ineos Grenadiers) | Distance: 187km

3

Paris-Roubaix — 2026 Winner: Arnaud De Lie (Bora-Hansgrohe) | Distance: 186km

4

Vuelta a Espana — 2020 Winner: Biniam Girmay (Lidl-Trek) | Distance: 185km

5

Giro dItalia — 2021 Winner: Santiago Buitrago (Alpecin-Deceuninck) | Distance: 184km

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Tour de France — 2022 Winner: Tadej Pogacar (EF Education) | Distance: 183km

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Volta a Catalunya — 2023 Winner: Wout van Aert (Movistar) | Distance: 182km

8

UAE Tour — 2024 Winner: Mathieu van der Poel (Astana) | Distance: 181km

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Cadel Evans Great Ocean Race — 2025 Winner: Remco Evenepoel (Jayco-AlUla) | Distance: 180km

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Tour of Flanders — 2026 Winner: Jonas Vingegaard (Intermarche) | Distance: 179km

Pro Rider Spotlights

Jonas Vingegaard

Time trialist | Arkea-Samsic | 23 pro wins | 1 Grand Tour stages

Remco Evenepoel

Grand Tour winner | Uno-X | 24 pro wins | 2 Grand Tour stages

Mathieu van der Poel

Classics specialist | Israel-Premier Tech | 25 pro wins | 3 Grand Tour stages

Wout van Aert

Sprinter | Lotto Dstny | 26 pro wins | 4 Grand Tour stages

Tadej Pogacar

Puncheur | Q36.5 | 27 pro wins | 5 Grand Tour stages

Santiago Buitrago

Domestique | Bahrain Victorious | 28 pro wins | 6 Grand Tour stages

Biniam Girmay

Time trialist | Decathlon AG2R | 29 pro wins | 7 Grand Tour stages

Arnaud De Lie

Grand Tour winner | UAE Team Emirates | 30 pro wins | 8 Grand Tour stages

Dylan Groenewegen

Classics specialist | Visma-Lease a Bike | 31 pro wins | 9 Grand Tour stages

Dylan Groenewegen

Sprinter | Soudal Quick-Step | 32 pro wins | 10 Grand Tour stages

Arnaud De Lie

Sprinter | Uno-X | 68 pro wins | 8 Grand Tour stages

Biniam Girmay

Classics specialist | Arkea-Samsic | 67 pro wins | 7 Grand Tour stages

Editorial Guides

How to Choose a Road 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 | 9 min read

Tour de Suisse 2022 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 | 8 min read

Maintenance: Electronic Shifting Guide

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

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

Lotto Dstny 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: Bianchi Oltre vs Orbea Orca

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

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 15 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 | 14 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 | 13 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 | 11 min read

Press Reviews

"The Orbea Orca sets a new benchmark for what a modern road bike can achieve."

— Roger Ebert, Empire

"Arnaud De Lie's performance at Tour de Suisse was nothing short of extraordinary — a masterclass in tactical cycling."

— A.O. Scott, Sight & Sound

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