Latest articles by Joe Baker
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Specialized S-works Tarmac SL8: how does it stack up 12 months on?
With stiff competition released in 2024, how does the Tarmac stack up now...
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Don't make the same mistake I did riding in the mountains – how to pack for altitude
The Dolomites are potentially the most beautiful mountains I have ever seen by bike - but don't ride in the mountains without these items...
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Argon 18 Sum Pro review: one of the best race bikes that's not in the WorldTour
Lightweight, incredibly supple, and engaging on twisty roads, the Argon 18 has impressed me from start to finish
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We rode over 2000 kilometres in order to crown our Race Bike of the Year
We test race machines from Specialized, Giant, Canyon, Enve and more...but which superbike came out on top?
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Does Campagnolo's new $4299 groupset really serve 'cyclists of all levels'?
The Italian component manufacturer has shaved $1,000 off its range-topping groupset, but it's still far from petty cash...
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How the World's biggest car brand helped Oksana Masters claim double gold in the Paris 2024 Paralympics
Toyota Racing Development worked with the American para cyclist to create a one-of-a-kind racing hand cycle
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Drop-bar Shimano Cues groupset leaked in Cube 2025 range reveal
Oops. Cube inadvertently leaks Shimano's budget gravel groupset, which fills the void between GRX and Tiagra
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Look 795 Blade RS review: great handling and supreme stiffness
The Look 795 is smooth, and responsive out of the saddle
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CHPT3 Transit 2.0 sneakers bring comfort to the urban cycling shoe market
SPD-compatible sneakers you can actually walk in, plus we look at Factor's track line-up and more
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Hunt debuts recyclable carbon technology in high end gravel wheelsets
British wheel brand Hunt lays the foundations for a move toward recyclable wheelsets
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Van Rysel RCR Pro review - is it a superbike killer?
The most hyped bike of 2024 ridden and reviewed. Does the Van Rysel RCR Pro live up to expectations?
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Genesis modernises Croix de Fer with improved tyre clearance, a sensible level of internal cable routing, and flat bar options
The Croix de Fer packs new features, and rides well too
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Olympic tech: what the Paris 2024 athletes are riding this year
Olympic performance isn’t just the product of a four-year training cycle, but of research, design and technological advances
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Why was Remco Evenepoel running inner tubes during the Olympic road race - where he punctured in the closing kilometres?
The majority of the professional peloton has moved over to tubeless systems - setting the Olympic champion apart
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Canyon Tempr CFR review: A stellar first step into the footwear market
Sumptuous comfort, and plentiful stiffness, the Tempr CFR shoes are just a few grams from greatness
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Merida Scultura 9000 review: a slept-on road bike with racing pedigree
The Scultura is light, stiff, and reasonably priced
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Kask finally reveals the secrets behind aero ears with new Nirvana helmet
The new helmet has been used by Ineos since January, but now it's available to the public
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Canyon Aeroad first ride review: easy to live with, fast to ride
The new Canyon Aeroad is fast and more refined - there's just one thing holding it back...
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New Canyon Aeroad is the 'fastest bike in the WorldTour', and makes your multitool redundant
Canyon brings user-friendliness to the fore with the new Aeroad
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Garmin price slashing continues with 50% off its Epix Gen 2 smartwatch for Prime Day
Amazon Prime day is in full swing, and we can't ignore this deal on the Garmin Epix Gen 2
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Garmin Edge 1030 Plus bundle hits 44% off on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon slashes prices on Edge 1030 Plus and Edge 530 for Prime Day 2024
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Tadej Pogačar's bike sold for £45,600 at auction
The Tour de France leader's special edition Colnago C68 sells at auction for an astonishing price
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Canyon steps up to take on the accessories market, starting with its new Canyon Tempr CFR shoe collection
New shoes get the CFR billing, but will Canyon expand into other accessories?
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Giant TCR Advanced SL 0 review: the best climbing bike of 2024
Find out exactly why the Giant TCR is our best climbing bike of 2024
