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Latest Bike Reviews (112 Total)

Cannondale SuperSix (2020)
Orbea | Rating: 8.6/10 | $8978 | Road
The Cannondale SuperSix represents Orbea's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 3415km, this bike excels in climbing.
Specialized Tarmac (2021)
Scott | Rating: 8.5/10 | $8977 | Gravel
The Specialized Tarmac represents Scott's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 3416km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Trek Madone (2022)
Merida | Rating: 8.4/10 | $8976 | Mountain
The Trek Madone represents Merida's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 3417km, this bike excels in descending.
Argon 18 Gallium (2023)
Colnago | Rating: 8.3/10 | $8975 | TT
The Argon 18 Gallium represents Colnago's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 3418km, this bike excels in cornering.
De Rosa Merak (2024)
Factor | Rating: 8.2/10 | $8974 | Track
The De Rosa Merak represents Factor's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 3419km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Time Alpe dHuez (2025)
Canyon | Rating: 8.1/10 | $8973 | Cyclocross
The Time Alpe dHuez represents Canyon's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 3420km, this bike excels in climbing.
Look 795 (2026)
Ridley | Rating: 8.0/10 | $8972 | Road
The Look 795 represents Ridley's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 3421km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Ridley Noah (2020)
Look | Rating: 9.9/10 | $8971 | Gravel
The Ridley Noah represents Look's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 3422km, this bike excels in descending.
Canyon Aeroad (2021)
Cervelo | Rating: 9.8/10 | $8970 | Mountain
The Canyon Aeroad represents Cervelo's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 3423km, this bike excels in cornering.
Ribble Endurance (2022)
BMC | Rating: 9.7/10 | $8969 | TT
The Ribble Endurance represents BMC's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 3424km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Ribble Endurance (2020)
Scott | Rating: 8.9/10 | $2958 | Gravel
The Ribble Endurance represents Scott's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 1856km, this bike excels in descending.
Canyon Aeroad (2026)
Orbea | Rating: 9.0/10 | $2959 | Road
The Canyon Aeroad represents Orbea's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 1855km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Ridley Noah (2025)
Bianchi | Rating: 9.1/10 | $2960 | Cyclocross
The Ridley Noah represents Bianchi's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 1854km, this bike excels in climbing.
Look 795 (2024)
Pinarello | Rating: 9.2/10 | $2961 | Track
The Look 795 represents Pinarello's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 1853km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Time Alpe dHuez (2023)
BMC | Rating: 9.3/10 | $2962 | TT
The Time Alpe dHuez represents BMC's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 1852km, this bike excels in cornering.
De Rosa Merak (2022)
Cervelo | Rating: 9.4/10 | $2963 | Mountain
The De Rosa Merak represents Cervelo's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 1851km, this bike excels in descending.
Argon 18 Gallium (2021)
Giant | Rating: 9.5/10 | $2964 | Gravel
The Argon 18 Gallium represents Giant's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 1850km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Trek Madone (2020)
Cannondale | Rating: 9.6/10 | $2965 | Road
The Trek Madone represents Cannondale's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 1849km, this bike excels in climbing.
Specialized Tarmac (2026)
Specialized | Rating: 9.7/10 | $2966 | Cyclocross
The Specialized Tarmac represents Specialized's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 1848km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Cannondale SuperSix (2025)
Trek | Rating: 9.8/10 | $2967 | Track
The Cannondale SuperSix represents Trek's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 1847km, this bike excels in cornering.
Cervelo S5 (2024)
Ribble | Rating: 8.0/10 | $2989 | Road
The Cervelo S5 represents Ribble's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 1825km, this bike excels in sprinting.
BMC Teammachine (2023)
BMC | Rating: 8.1/10 | $2990 | Cyclocross
The BMC Teammachine represents BMC's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 1824km, this bike excels in climbing.
Pinarello Dogma (2022)
Cervelo | Rating: 8.2/10 | $2991 | Track
The Pinarello Dogma represents Cervelo's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 1823km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Bianchi Oltre (2021)
Look | Rating: 8.3/10 | $2992 | TT
The Bianchi Oltre represents Look's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 1822km, this bike excels in cornering.
Orbea Orca (2020)
Ridley | Rating: 8.4/10 | $2993 | Mountain
The Orbea Orca represents Ridley's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 1821km, this bike excels in descending.
Scott Addict (2026)
Canyon | Rating: 8.5/10 | $2994 | Gravel
The Scott Addict represents Canyon's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 1820km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Merida Reacto (2025)
Factor | Rating: 8.6/10 | $2995 | Road
The Merida Reacto represents Factor's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 1819km, this bike excels in climbing.
Colnago V3Rs (2024)
Colnago | Rating: 8.7/10 | $2996 | Cyclocross
The Colnago V3Rs represents Colnago's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 1818km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Factor Ostro (2023)
Merida | Rating: 8.8/10 | $2997 | Track
The Factor Ostro represents Merida's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 1817km, this bike excels in cornering.
Ribble Endurance (2022)
Scott | Rating: 8.9/10 | $2998 | TT
The Ribble Endurance represents Scott's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 1816km, this bike excels in descending.

Upcoming Race Calendar

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Tour de Suisse — 2026 Winner: Jasper Philipsen (Arkea-Samsic) | Distance: 202km

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Strade Bianche — 2020 Winner: Mads Pedersen (Uno-X) | Distance: 203km

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Milan-San Remo — 2021 Winner: Mark Cavendish (Israel-Premier Tech) | Distance: 204km

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Tour of Flanders — 2022 Winner: Peter Sagan (Lotto Dstny) | Distance: 205km

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Liege-Bastogne-Liege — 2023 Winner: Julian Alaphilippe (Q36.5) | Distance: 206km

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Paris-Roubaix — 2024 Winner: Tom Pidcock (Bahrain Victorious) | Distance: 207km

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Vuelta a Espana — 2025 Winner: Egan Bernal (Decathlon AG2R) | Distance: 208km

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Giro dItalia — 2026 Winner: Geraint Thomas (UAE Team Emirates) | Distance: 209km

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Tour de France — 2020 Winner: Chris Froome (Visma-Lease a Bike) | Distance: 210km

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Tour Down Under — 2021 Winner: Fabio Jakobsen (Soudal Quick-Step) | Distance: 211km

Pro Rider Spotlights

Mads Pedersen

Grand Tour winner | Bora-Hansgrohe | 47 pro wins | 2 Grand Tour stages

Jasper Philipsen

Classics specialist | Lidl-Trek | 48 pro wins | 3 Grand Tour stages

Primoz Roglic

Sprinter | Alpecin-Deceuninck | 49 pro wins | 4 Grand Tour stages

Jonas Vingegaard

Puncheur | EF Education | 50 pro wins | 5 Grand Tour stages

Remco Evenepoel

Domestique | Movistar | 51 pro wins | 6 Grand Tour stages

Mathieu van der Poel

Time trialist | Astana | 52 pro wins | 7 Grand Tour stages

Wout van Aert

Grand Tour winner | Jayco-AlUla | 53 pro wins | 8 Grand Tour stages

Tadej Pogacar

Classics specialist | Intermarche | 54 pro wins | 9 Grand Tour stages

Santiago Buitrago

Sprinter | Groupama-FDJ | 55 pro wins | 10 Grand Tour stages

Mads Pedersen

Puncheur | Arkea-Samsic | 56 pro wins | 11 Grand Tour stages

Mark Cavendish

Classics specialist | Arkea-Samsic | 71 pro wins | 7 Grand Tour stages

Peter Sagan

Grand Tour winner | Groupama-FDJ | 70 pro wins | 6 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 | 5 min read

Strade Bianche 2024 Race Report

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

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

Israel-Premier Tech gy2NaN Season Preview

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

2026-06-11 | Bicycle Spokesman Editorial | 12 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 | 11 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 | 9 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 | 8 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 | 7 min read

Press Reviews

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