Joe Baker
Joe is Cycling Weekly's tech writer. He's always had a love for bikes, since first riding a two wheeled steed before the age of four. Years down the line, Joe began racing at 16, and enjoyed great experiences internationally, racing in Italy, Spain and Belgium to name a few locations. Always interested in tech, Joe even piloted his Frankenstein hill climb bike to a Junior National Title in 2018. After taking a step back from elite level racing in April 2022, Joe joined our team as a freelancer, before becoming Tech Writer in May 2023.
Latest articles by Joe Baker
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Is this a new Pinarello Dogma spotted at Ineos Grenadiers training camp?
Carlos Rodriguez, and others, were spotted riding what appears to be a new race bike ahead of the Dauphine which commences this weekend
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New SRAM Red AXS groupset has been launched - here's why I think Dura-Ace Di2 is still king
After 800km on the new SRAM groupset, I'm still not quite a convert - here's why
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New SRAM Red AXS groupset might be the 'lightest electronic, ever', but we spent 1,690km on it, and this is what we really thought
SRAM finally releases its new Red AXS groupset, with improved brakes and impressive weight savings
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How many watts can you really save running super narrow handlebars?
We went to the wind tunnel, to find out
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Colnago G4-X gravel bike blurs boundaries with road bike aero tech
Colnago bring V4Rs learnings to the world of gravel
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Why the best commute will always be aboard my old steel fixie
Charming, simple, and always a great workout, this is the perfect town bike
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The tech nerd's guide to the perfect coffee
Joe on Joe. What does it take to make a fine mug of Joe? We sent Joe Baker to find out.
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Stages Cycling lays off entire workforce, according to report
Renowned power meter brand appears to have ceased all operations
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FSA recalls 12,300 cranks fitted to prominent bike models
Consumers told to 'immediately stop using the bicycles' and seek replacement cranks
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Friday roundup: Enve x Classified partnership, a new Zipp disc wheel, and a reasonably priced gravel e-bike
New releases from Zipp, Specialized as well as partnerships from Enve, Pas Normal Studios, and more
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A closer look at the 'disruptive' Ribble Rebellion crit bike: part artwork, part race machine
The Ribble Rebellion team is riding an eye-catching bike for 2024, in more ways than one
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'It feels like a gamble' - bike shop sees Shimano cranks fail 5 months after passing inspection
Leaving the responsibility on the rider to 'constantly inspect their crank' makes ‘a mockery’ of the inspection, says local bike shop owner
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I'm a mechanic - here's how I keep tubeless setups safe
Tubeless setups, including hookless, can be safe if you know the pitfalls and take the right precautions
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Custom hybrid shifters and prototype tyres: Elisa Balsamo's Classics setup
Why is Elisa Balsamo using custom SRAM shifters on her Classics setup?
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Gravel bikes aren't fit for the cobbles: five tech trends from Paris-Roubaix
Gravel bikes, aero bikes, double wrapped tape or no gloves at all - the weekend's racing certainly showed us that there's no one way to ride the Hell of the North
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Ineos doesn't think you need a 'special bike' for cobbles - Tom Pidcock's Classics set up
The British rider is a surprise debutant at Paris-Roubaix - here's a glimpse at his cobble ready machine from Omloop
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Friday roundup: Oakley hopes to make integrated visors cool, Hunt's new wallet-friendly wheels, and a new groupset from Shimano
Aero helmets are getting crazier, but will integrated visors really catch on?
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I ditched my cycling computer - now I listen to the birds sing when I ride
My reasons for riding have shifted and I don't care to pore over the data anymore
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Are all road bikes 'allroad' bikes?
Is the industry trying to sell you the same bike twice?
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Luxury watch maker releases range evoking golden age of cycling and we want to replace our smart watch
New watches feature subtle hints to the 'golden era' of cycling
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One for the style aficionados: Millie Skinner's Handsling A1R0 Evo
Brilliant blue, complete with 42mm wheels and tan walled tyres
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I've never used my pizza rack to carry pizza, but I still love it
My fondness for my pizza rack runs much deeper than a perfectly caramelized quattro fromaggi
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Bar tape that sticks to custom gloves and 34cm narrow bars: tech trends of the Classics
We take a look at the quirkiest and nerdiest tech from the Opening Weekend... and Tom Pidcock's dog
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For the 'safety of the riders' - WorldTour mechanics are still choosing tubular over tubeless tyres
Inner tubes, tubular tyres and tubeless setups have all been on show, so why are the teams all running different setups?
By Joe Baker Published