
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 the new Specialized Tarmac? SL8 breaks cover at Soudal-Quickstep training camp
The new Specialized SL8 has been spotted in the wild and it looks like it has been on a diet
By Joe Baker Published
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Which are the most successful bike brands at the Tour de France so far?
After the first rest day, we ranked the bikes based on podium finishes on stages one to nine
By Joe Baker Published
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Endura Pro SL EGM bib short review - range-topping quality for a lower price than usual
Exemplary quality, comfortable chamois - just be careful on the fit!
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We ride the new Factor O2 VAM - claimed to be the 'world's fastest climbing bike'
Revamped climbing bike used by Israel Premier-Tech features new aero tube shapes and we take it for a spin
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Hulk-like sprinting deserves a green bike - Jasper Philipsen's Canyon Aeroad CFR is a marvel
Canyon issues Jasper Philipsen a custom green Aeroad as he takes the sprint classification lead.
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Are one-by drivetrains making a comeback to World Tour bike racing?
Despite dropped chain woes of the Giro d'Italia, Jumbo-Visma are bringing one-by drivetrains back to the Tour de France
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New Factor O2 VAM - is this the most elegant bike at the Tour de France?
Israel-Premier Tech has been seen aboard the unreleased Factor O2 VAM at this year's Tour de France
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Cannondale SuperSix EVO Hi-Mod review - the all-round racer's choice
The New SuperSix EVO still provides race bike pedigree, making it one of the best road bikes on the market
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Lapierre asked AI to design FDJ's Tour de France paint job and the results are stunning
Lapierre brings AI-designed livery to teams for this year's Tour de France
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Is this the bike that'll help Mark Cavendish make Tour de France history?
Exclusive colourway for his Wilier Filante SLR is a 'tribute to Cavendish's career', as he attempts to become most winningest Tour rider ever
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Tour de France 2023 special kits rated: Lidl-Trek, Jumbo-Visma and more
We take a look at some of the best custom cycling kits for this years Tour de France
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Tom Pidcock joins Geraint Thomas and gets his own signature sunglasses
SunGod has worked with Tom Pidcock to create signature Velans sunglasses ahead of the Tour de France
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Rotor's new 2INpower SL is the "lightest dual sided power meter ever"
Rotor claims to have won the light weight top trumps with its new 2INpower SL
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Do you need Shimano's new e-bike specific shoes?
Shimano tables four new shoes to the commuter and adventure market
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Corima launches first hookless and tubeless compatible road wheels
A total of eight new race wheelsets have been launched, all hand made in France
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Driven Technologies seeks to shift into the e-bike market
The American brand is displaying its all-new ebike drivetrain at this years Euro Bike festival
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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.
By Joe Baker Published
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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
By Joe Baker Published