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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Updated ABUS Gamechanger 2.0: more aero, better ventilated and now with MIPS
Abus has reworked its aero helmet for optimizations at race speeds
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Cannondale Topstone Carbon 3 review: a sublime blend of exuberance, speed and comfort
US brand's signature gravel bike comes in various guises and even without the Lefty fork it still delivers
By Joe Baker Published
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Zwift ups its game with Play handlebar controllers that let you steer and brake
The new hardware will bring more functionality as Zwift looks to gamify indoor training
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Specialized releases pro-race winning Roval Rapide Cockpit
Integrated rated Roval bar and stem has already seen multiple wins on bikes of Demi Vollering and Fabio Jakobsen this season
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Your Apple Watch is about to become a truly viable cycling smartwatch
The US tech giant is boasting connectivity to peripherals such as power meters in its new Watch OS 10
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Wahoo Kickr Rollr users no longer need power meters to use virtual riding apps
Wahoo Rollr users will now be able to use virtual ride software without a power meter
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New Canyon Grail breaks cover at Unbound
Canyon Bicycles teased out their new Grail gravel bike at Unbound Gravel in June. The racey steed was ridden to victory in two events this weekend.
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Is prototype BMC aero bike spotted at Critérium du Dauphiné another Red Bull F1 collab?
A new BMC aero bike has been spotted beneath the legs of the AG2R Citroen squad at the 2023 Critérium du Dauphiné
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Unreleased Shimano GRX 12-speed groupset spotted at Unbound Gravel
The potentially new groupset was spotted on Taylor Lideen's bike before this Saturday's racing
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Acceptable in the 80s - Specialized reveals heritage-inspired colorway for Unbound Gravel 2023
Ian Boswell, Sofia Villafane and other Specialized athletes will again be racing aboard custom -painted bikes at Unbound Gravel. Here's the story behind this year's paint.
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Michelin releases Power Adventure tire in US ahead of Unbound Gravel
The tire giant have released a versatile new all-road tire aimed at speed and versatility ahead of this year's race
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Supply chain issues cause British custom bike company to pause production of carbon frames
Spoon Customs have taken the decision to pause production of its Vars Disc, in order to manage backlogs within the company
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Primož Roglič's pink Cervélo and the other jersey winners' bikes from the Giro d'Italia 2023
We take a look at three of the stunning custom paint jobs that rolled around Rome this Sunday.
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Komoot launches new Discover features to make finding new routes easy
You will now be able to search for routes anywhere, based on surface type, length elevation and more
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Campagnolo's New Super Record Wireless is the most expensive groupset ever and you don't even get thumb shifters
The Italian component manufacturer has finally joined the wireless arms race with its much rumoured groupset
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Here's why we think Primož Roglič used a gravel groupset on Giro d'Italia's Queen stage
Primož Roglič used a gravel groupset on Giro d'Italia's Queen stage. Here's why.
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Triban GRVL 520 SRAM Apex review - competitive spec, confused character
Triban retains value prowess with an impressive spec, but does the frame quality hold up against the competition?
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New Specialized Allez goes disc-only and gets lighter for 2023
The brand's longest running production road bike has finally waved goodbye to rim brakes
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Teams face big fines and disqualification under new UCI Tour de France equipment rules
The sports international governing body will be enforcing new rules to prevent teams using prototype tech more than 12 months from release
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Tom Pidcock is taking his new Pinarello Dogma off-road
The Italian cycling giant has gone all out to develop new mountain bikes bearing the famous road bike name for its star off-road riders
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Restrap Frame Bag (Large) review - rugged and practical for serious bikepackers
The Restrap bag will take anything you throw at it - or put in it
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Oxford Aqua Evo Adventure Seat Pack review - top-notch waterproofing and minimal sway
It lacks the bells and whistles of the most premium saddle packs, but for those on a budget it's an excellent option
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Kask Sintesi review - a great mid-range all-rounder, aside from having no glasses port
The Kask Sintesi packs in premium features and a respectably low weight - it would be a perfect mid-range option if not for its lack of stowability for sunglasses
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Rapha Core Cargo Bib Shorts review - reasonably priced and all-round excellent shorts
The shorts are great just in themselves – the extra storage space is an incredibly welcome bonus
By Joe Baker Published