Aaron Borrill

Aaron Borrill

Aaron was the Tech Editor Cyclingnews between July 2019 and June 2022. He was born and raised in South Africa, where he completed his BA honours at the University of Cape Town before embarking on a career in journalism. Throughout this career, Aaron has spent almost two decades writing about bikes, cars, and anything else with wheels. Prior to joining the Cyclingnews team, his experience spanned a stint as Gear & Digital editor of Bicycling magazine, as well as a time at TopCar as Associate Editor. 

Now based in the UK's Surrey Hills, Aaron's life revolves around bikes. He's a competitive racer, Stravaholic, and Zwift enthusiast. He’s twice ridden the Cape Epic, completed the Haute Route Alps, and represented South Africa in the 2022 Zwift eSports World Championships.

Height: 175cm

Weight: 61.5kg

Rides: Cannondale SuperSlice Disc Di2 TT, Cannondale Supersix Evo Dura-Ace Rim, Cannondale Supersix Evo Ultegra Di2 Disc, Trek Procaliber 9.9 MTB 

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Specialized S-Works Torch road shoes

Specialized S-Works Torch road shoes review

By Aaron Borrill last updated

Review The Specialized S-Works Torch shoe is all about balancing comfort with performance for the perfect everyday shoe

Review
Bianchi Specialissima Super Record EPS

Bianchi Specialissima Super Record EPS review

By Aaron Borrill published

Review A precise, responsive and controlled superbike, that blends Bianchi's race-bred lineage with contemporary design

Review
Carbon Wasp Aero Bar system

Carbon Wasp Aero Bar system review

By Aaron Borrill last updated

Review A highly adjustable but pricey cockpit solution for time triallists looking to improve on-the-bike position and performance

Review
Scribe Elan Wide+ 32-D Carbon Spoke wheelset

Scribe Elan Wide+ 32-D Carbon Spoke wheelset review

By Aaron Borrill published

Review Scribe's lightweight all-carbon wheelset delivers on all fronts but does it have what it takes to compete against the established marques?

Review
Canyon Grail CF SL 7 eTap

Canyon Grail CF SL 7 eTap review

By Aaron Borrill last updated

Review Fast, balanced and versatile on almost any terrain, is the Canyon Grail the most complete gravel bike on the market?

Review
Deda Elementi RS4DB wheels

Deda Elementi RS4DB wheels review

By Aaron Borrill published

Review The Deda Elementi RS4DB wheels balance weight with stiffness and aerodynamics delivering a feedback-rich experience indiscernible from its premium rivals

Review
A black Colnago Prototipo in a warehouse

Race-ready Colnago Prototipo breaks cover

By Aaron Borrill published

News From today, UAE Team Emirates will be adding the Colnago Prototipo to their stable of bikes for all high-profile races

News
Met Manta MIPS aero helmet

Met Manta MIPS helmet review

By Aaron Borrill published

Review The Met Manta MIPS is one of the best all-round helmet offerings currently available, blending aerodynamics with style and everyday functionality

Review
A white Bont Vaypor S Li2 shoe perched against a leafy bush

The Musette: Lightweight wheels, drag-reducing tyres, mouldable shoes and more

By Aaron Borrill published

Musette Cyclingnews' Friday foray into the latest cycling tech

Musette
Orbea Orca Aero M120iLTD road bike

Orbea Orca Aero M120iLTD road bike review

By Aaron Borrill published

Review With a design blueprint inspired by its Ordu time trial bike, the Orbea Orca Aero is one seriously fast machine, but does that come at a cost?

Review
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