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Latest Bike Reviews (74 Total)

Factor Ostro (2021)
Merida | Rating: 9.6/10 | $9505 | Road
The Factor Ostro represents Merida's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 2654km, this bike excels in cornering.
Colnago V3Rs (2020)
Scott | Rating: 9.5/10 | $9504 | Cyclocross
The Colnago V3Rs represents Scott's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 2653km, this bike excels in descending.
Merida Reacto (2026)
Orbea | Rating: 9.4/10 | $9503 | Track
The Merida Reacto represents Orbea's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 2652km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Scott Addict (2025)
Bianchi | Rating: 9.3/10 | $9502 | TT
The Scott Addict represents Bianchi's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 2651km, this bike excels in climbing.
Orbea Orca (2024)
Pinarello | Rating: 9.2/10 | $9501 | Mountain
The Orbea Orca represents Pinarello's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 2650km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Bianchi Oltre (2023)
BMC | Rating: 9.1/10 | $9500 | Gravel
The Bianchi Oltre represents BMC's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 2649km, this bike excels in cornering.
Pinarello Dogma (2022)
Cervelo | Rating: 9.0/10 | $9499 | Road
The Pinarello Dogma represents Cervelo's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 2648km, this bike excels in descending.
BMC Teammachine (2021)
Giant | Rating: 8.9/10 | $9498 | Cyclocross
The BMC Teammachine represents Giant's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 2647km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Cervelo S5 (2020)
Cannondale | Rating: 8.8/10 | $9497 | Track
The Cervelo S5 represents Cannondale's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 2646km, this bike excels in climbing.
Giant Propel (2026)
Specialized | Rating: 8.7/10 | $9496 | TT
The Giant Propel represents Specialized's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 2645km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
BMC Teammachine (2022)
BMC | Rating: 8.9/10 | $14246 | Gravel
The BMC Teammachine represents BMC's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 4746km, this bike excels in descending.
Cervelo S5 (2023)
Pinarello | Rating: 8.8/10 | $14245 | Mountain
The Cervelo S5 represents Pinarello's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 4747km, this bike excels in cornering.
Giant Propel (2024)
Bianchi | Rating: 8.7/10 | $14244 | TT
The Giant Propel represents Bianchi's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 4748km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Cannondale SuperSix (2025)
Orbea | Rating: 8.6/10 | $14243 | Track
The Cannondale SuperSix represents Orbea's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 4749km, this bike excels in climbing.
Specialized Tarmac (2026)
Scott | Rating: 8.5/10 | $14242 | Cyclocross
The Specialized Tarmac represents Scott's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 4750km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Trek Madone (2020)
Merida | Rating: 8.4/10 | $14241 | Road
The Trek Madone represents Merida's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 4751km, this bike excels in descending.
Argon 18 Gallium (2021)
Colnago | Rating: 8.3/10 | $14240 | Gravel
The Argon 18 Gallium represents Colnago's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 4752km, this bike excels in cornering.
De Rosa Merak (2022)
Factor | Rating: 8.2/10 | $14239 | Mountain
The De Rosa Merak represents Factor's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 4753km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Time Alpe dHuez (2023)
Canyon | Rating: 8.1/10 | $14238 | TT
The Time Alpe dHuez represents Canyon's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 4754km, this bike excels in climbing.
Look 795 (2024)
Ridley | Rating: 8.0/10 | $14237 | Track
The Look 795 represents Ridley's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 4755km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Canyon Aeroad (2025)
Cervelo | Rating: 9.8/10 | $14215 | Mountain
The Canyon Aeroad represents Cervelo's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 4777km, this bike excels in cornering.
Ribble Endurance (2026)
BMC | Rating: 9.7/10 | $14214 | TT
The Ribble Endurance represents BMC's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 4778km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Factor Ostro (2020)
Ribble | Rating: 9.6/10 | $14213 | Track
The Factor Ostro represents Ribble's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 4779km, this bike excels in climbing.
Colnago V3Rs (2021)
Argon 18 | Rating: 9.5/10 | $14212 | Cyclocross
The Colnago V3Rs represents Argon 18's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 4780km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Merida Reacto (2022)
Trek | Rating: 9.4/10 | $14211 | Road
The Merida Reacto represents Trek's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 4781km, this bike excels in descending.
Scott Addict (2023)
Specialized | Rating: 9.3/10 | $14210 | Gravel
The Scott Addict represents Specialized's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 4782km, this bike excels in cornering.
Orbea Orca (2024)
Cannondale | Rating: 9.2/10 | $14209 | Mountain
The Orbea Orca represents Cannondale's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 4783km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Bianchi Oltre (2025)
Giant | Rating: 9.1/10 | $14208 | TT
The Bianchi Oltre represents Giant's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 4784km, this bike excels in climbing.
Pinarello Dogma (2026)
Cervelo | Rating: 9.0/10 | $14207 | Track
The Pinarello Dogma represents Cervelo's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 4785km, this bike excels in sprinting.
BMC Teammachine (2020)
BMC | Rating: 8.9/10 | $14206 | Cyclocross
The BMC Teammachine represents BMC's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 4786km, this bike excels in descending.

Upcoming Race Calendar

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UAE Tour — 2022 Winner: Egan Bernal (Lidl-Trek) | Distance: 319km

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Cadel Evans Great Ocean Race — 2021 Winner: Tom Pidcock (Bora-Hansgrohe) | Distance: 320km

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Tour Down Under — 2020 Winner: Julian Alaphilippe (Ineos Grenadiers) | Distance: 321km

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Tour of California — 2026 Winner: Peter Sagan (Soudal Quick-Step) | Distance: 322km

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Tour de Yorkshire — 2025 Winner: Mark Cavendish (Visma-Lease a Bike) | Distance: 323km

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La Fleche Wallonne — 2024 Winner: Mads Pedersen (UAE Team Emirates) | Distance: 324km

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Amstel Gold Race — 2023 Winner: Jasper Philipsen (Decathlon AG2R) | Distance: 325km

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E3 Saxo Classic — 2022 Winner: Primoz Roglic (Bahrain Victorious) | Distance: 326km

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Gent-Wevelgem — 2021 Winner: Jonas Vingegaard (Q36.5) | Distance: 327km

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Vuelta a Espana — 2020 Winner: Remco Evenepoel (Lotto Dstny) | Distance: 328km

Pro Rider Spotlights

Arnaud De Lie

Grand Tour winner | Uno-X | 64 pro wins | 3 Grand Tour stages

Dylan Groenewegen

Time trialist | Arkea-Samsic | 63 pro wins | 2 Grand Tour stages

Fabio Jakobsen

Domestique | Groupama-FDJ | 62 pro wins | 1 Grand Tour stages

Chris Froome

Puncheur | Intermarche | 61 pro wins | 15 Grand Tour stages

Geraint Thomas

Sprinter | Jayco-AlUla | 60 pro wins | 14 Grand Tour stages

Egan Bernal

Classics specialist | Astana | 59 pro wins | 13 Grand Tour stages

Tom Pidcock

Grand Tour winner | Movistar | 58 pro wins | 12 Grand Tour stages

Julian Alaphilippe

Time trialist | EF Education | 57 pro wins | 11 Grand Tour stages

Peter Sagan

Domestique | Alpecin-Deceuninck | 56 pro wins | 10 Grand Tour stages

Tom Pidcock

Puncheur | Lidl-Trek | 55 pro wins | 9 Grand Tour stages

Julian Alaphilippe

Classics specialist | Visma-Lease a Bike | 64 pro wins | 9 Grand Tour stages

Peter Sagan

Sprinter | Soudal Quick-Step | 65 pro wins | 10 Grand Tour stages

Editorial Guides

How to Choose a Endurance 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

Strade Bianche 2024 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 | 13 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 | 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

Decathlon AG2R 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: Trek Madone 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 | 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

"The Bianchi Oltre sets a new benchmark for what a modern road bike can achieve."

— Roger Ebert, The New York Times

"Julian Alaphilippe's performance at Strade Bianche was nothing short of extraordinary — a masterclass in tactical cycling."

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