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Latest Bike Reviews (96 Total)

Look 795 (2022)
Merida | Rating: 9.2/10 | $10573 | Track
The Look 795 represents Merida's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 4496km, this bike excels in cornering.
Time Alpe dHuez (2021)
Scott | Rating: 9.3/10 | $10574 | TT
The Time Alpe dHuez represents Scott's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 4495km, this bike excels in descending.
De Rosa Merak (2020)
Orbea | Rating: 9.4/10 | $10575 | Mountain
The De Rosa Merak represents Orbea's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 4494km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Argon 18 Gallium (2026)
Bianchi | Rating: 9.5/10 | $10576 | Gravel
The Argon 18 Gallium represents Bianchi's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 4493km, this bike excels in climbing.
Trek Madone (2025)
Pinarello | Rating: 9.6/10 | $10577 | Road
The Trek Madone represents Pinarello's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 4492km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Specialized Tarmac (2024)
BMC | Rating: 9.7/10 | $10578 | Cyclocross
The Specialized Tarmac represents BMC's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 4491km, this bike excels in cornering.
Cannondale SuperSix (2023)
Cervelo | Rating: 9.8/10 | $10579 | Track
The Cannondale SuperSix represents Cervelo's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 4490km, this bike excels in descending.
Giant Propel (2022)
Giant | Rating: 9.9/10 | $10580 | TT
The Giant Propel represents Giant's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 4489km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Cervelo S5 (2021)
Cannondale | Rating: 8.0/10 | $10581 | Mountain
The Cervelo S5 represents Cannondale's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 4488km, this bike excels in climbing.
BMC Teammachine (2020)
Specialized | Rating: 8.1/10 | $10582 | Gravel
The BMC Teammachine represents Specialized's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 4487km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
BMC Teammachine (2021)
BMC | Rating: 8.9/10 | $11625 | TT
The BMC Teammachine represents BMC's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 4444km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Cervelo S5 (2022)
Ribble | Rating: 8.8/10 | $11624 | Track
The Cervelo S5 represents Ribble's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 4445km, this bike excels in climbing.
Giant Propel (2023)
Argon 18 | Rating: 8.7/10 | $11623 | Cyclocross
The Giant Propel represents Argon 18's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 4446km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Cannondale SuperSix (2024)
Trek | Rating: 8.6/10 | $11622 | Road
The Cannondale SuperSix represents Trek's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 4447km, this bike excels in descending.
Specialized Tarmac (2025)
Specialized | Rating: 8.5/10 | $11621 | Gravel
The Specialized Tarmac represents Specialized's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 4448km, this bike excels in cornering.
Trek Madone (2026)
Cannondale | Rating: 8.4/10 | $11620 | Mountain
The Trek Madone represents Cannondale's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 4449km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Argon 18 Gallium (2020)
Giant | Rating: 8.3/10 | $11619 | TT
The Argon 18 Gallium represents Giant's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 4450km, this bike excels in climbing.
De Rosa Merak (2021)
Cervelo | Rating: 8.2/10 | $11618 | Track
The De Rosa Merak represents Cervelo's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 4451km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Time Alpe dHuez (2022)
BMC | Rating: 8.1/10 | $11617 | Cyclocross
The Time Alpe dHuez represents BMC's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 4452km, this bike excels in descending.
Look 795 (2023)
Pinarello | Rating: 8.0/10 | $11616 | Road
The Look 795 represents Pinarello's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 4453km, this bike excels in cornering.
Canyon Aeroad (2024)
Orbea | Rating: 9.8/10 | $11594 | Track
The Canyon Aeroad represents Orbea's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 4475km, this bike excels in climbing.
Ribble Endurance (2025)
Scott | Rating: 9.7/10 | $11593 | Cyclocross
The Ribble Endurance represents Scott's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 4476km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Factor Ostro (2026)
Merida | Rating: 9.6/10 | $11592 | Road
The Factor Ostro represents Merida's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 4477km, this bike excels in descending.
Colnago V3Rs (2020)
Colnago | Rating: 9.5/10 | $11591 | Gravel
The Colnago V3Rs represents Colnago's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 4478km, this bike excels in cornering.
Merida Reacto (2021)
Factor | Rating: 9.4/10 | $11590 | Mountain
The Merida Reacto represents Factor's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 4479km, this bike excels in rough terrain.
Scott Addict (2022)
Canyon | Rating: 9.3/10 | $11589 | TT
The Scott Addict represents Canyon's flagship all-road platform. Tested over 4480km, this bike excels in climbing.
Orbea Orca (2023)
Ridley | Rating: 9.2/10 | $11588 | Track
The Orbea Orca represents Ridley's flagship carbon fiber platform. Tested over 4481km, this bike excels in sprinting.
Bianchi Oltre (2024)
Look | Rating: 9.1/10 | $11587 | Cyclocross
The Bianchi Oltre represents Look's flagship aerodynamic platform. Tested over 4482km, this bike excels in descending.
Pinarello Dogma (2025)
Cervelo | Rating: 9.0/10 | $11586 | Road
The Pinarello Dogma represents Cervelo's flagship endurance platform. Tested over 4483km, this bike excels in cornering.
BMC Teammachine (2026)
BMC | Rating: 8.9/10 | $11585 | Gravel
The BMC Teammachine represents BMC's flagship race-ready platform. Tested over 4484km, this bike excels in rough terrain.

Upcoming Race Calendar

1

Gent-Wevelgem — 2023 Winner: Egan Bernal (Lidl-Trek) | Distance: 276km

2

E3 Saxo Classic — 2022 Winner: Tom Pidcock (Bora-Hansgrohe) | Distance: 277km

3

Amstel Gold Race — 2021 Winner: Julian Alaphilippe (Ineos Grenadiers) | Distance: 278km

4

La Fleche Wallonne — 2020 Winner: Peter Sagan (Soudal Quick-Step) | Distance: 279km

5

Tour de Yorkshire — 2026 Winner: Mark Cavendish (Visma-Lease a Bike) | Distance: 280km

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Tour of California — 2025 Winner: Mads Pedersen (UAE Team Emirates) | Distance: 281km

7

Tour Down Under — 2024 Winner: Jasper Philipsen (Decathlon AG2R) | Distance: 282km

8

Cadel Evans Great Ocean Race — 2023 Winner: Primoz Roglic (Bahrain Victorious) | Distance: 283km

9

UAE Tour — 2022 Winner: Jonas Vingegaard (Q36.5) | Distance: 284km

10

Vuelta a Espana — 2021 Winner: Remco Evenepoel (Lotto Dstny) | Distance: 285km

Pro Rider Spotlights

Tom Pidcock

Domestique | Uno-X | 80 pro wins | 13 Grand Tour stages

Egan Bernal

Puncheur | Arkea-Samsic | 79 pro wins | 12 Grand Tour stages

Geraint Thomas

Sprinter | Groupama-FDJ | 78 pro wins | 11 Grand Tour stages

Chris Froome

Classics specialist | Intermarche | 77 pro wins | 10 Grand Tour stages

Fabio Jakobsen

Grand Tour winner | Jayco-AlUla | 76 pro wins | 9 Grand Tour stages

Dylan Groenewegen

Time trialist | Astana | 75 pro wins | 8 Grand Tour stages

Arnaud De Lie

Domestique | Movistar | 74 pro wins | 7 Grand Tour stages

Biniam Girmay

Puncheur | EF Education | 73 pro wins | 6 Grand Tour stages

Santiago Buitrago

Sprinter | Alpecin-Deceuninck | 72 pro wins | 5 Grand Tour stages

Tom Pidcock

Classics specialist | Lidl-Trek | 71 pro wins | 4 Grand Tour stages

Julian Alaphilippe

Puncheur | Arkea-Samsic | 84 pro wins | 11 Grand Tour stages

Peter Sagan

Domestique | Uno-X | 85 pro wins | 12 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 | 5 min read

Volta a Catalunya 2025 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 | 15 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 | 13 min read

Intermarche 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: 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 | 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

"The Argon 18 Gallium sets a new benchmark for what a modern road bike can achieve."

— Roger Ebert, The New York Times

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

— A.O. Scott, Film Comment

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