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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Vel 6085 RSL Disc wheels

Vel 6085 RSL Disc wheelset review

By Aaron Borrill published

Review Fast and affordable with the warranty to match, Vel's 6085 RSL wheels bring speed to the masses

Review
Nopinz Pro-1 Road Skinsuit

Nopinz Pro-1 Road Skinsuit review

By Aaron Borrill published

Review A lightweight, highly breathable skinsuit that doubles up as both a time-trial and road racing kit option

Review
Tadej Pogacar Prologo Scratch M5 carbon saddle

Object of Desire: Tadej Pogacar-signed Prologo Scratch M5 saddle

By Aaron Borrill last updated

Not yet rated

Review Cyclingnews takes a closer look at the limited-edition, hand-signed Prologo Scratch M5 saddle belonging to reigning Tour de France champion, Tadej Pogacar

Review
Scribe Pace rim brake wheels resting against a wooden backdrop

Scribe Pace wheelset review

By Aaron Borrill published

Review Affordable, lightweight wheelset that excels in any riding situation - racing included

Review
FSA K-Force Team Edition crankset resting on concrete floor

Object of Desire: FSA K-Force Team Edition crankset

By Aaron Borrill last updated

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Review Cyclingnews takes a closer look at FSA's latest work of art - the super-light K-Force Team Edition crankset

Review
Rudy Project 'The Wing' TT helmet placed on stone table

Object of Desire: Rudy Project The Wing TT helmet

By Aaron Borrill published

Review Cyclingnews takes a closer look at the super-slippery 'The Wing' time trial helmet from Rudy Project

Review
Titanum MyTi 3D-printed titanium pedals

Object of Desire: Titanum MyTi 3D-printed titanium pedals

By Aaron Borrill published

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Review Cyclingnews takes a closer look at the super-lightweight 100g MyTi 3D-printed pedals by Titanum

Review
SRAM Rival eTap AXS

SRAM announces new Rival eTap AXS groupset

By Aaron Borrill last updated

News It was only a matter of time but SRAM has finally added its third-tier Rival road groupset to the wireless AXS family

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Selle Italia Flite Boost MVDP Edition saddle

Object of Desire: Selle Italia Flite Boost MVDP Edition saddle

By Aaron Borrill published

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Review Cyclingnews takes a closer look at the limited-edition Selle Italia saddle designed to commemorate Mathieu van der Poel's 2020 Tour of Flanders victory

Review
Vittoria Air-Liner Road

Vittoria Air-Liner inserts now available for road bike wheels

By Aaron Borrill published

news New lightweight, road-specific run-flat insert designed as a failsafe for tubeless tyres, claimed to offer better performance and ride quality, too

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