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. 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, 2023, 2024 UCI eSports World Championships.

Height: 175cm

Weight: 61.5kg

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Le Col x McLaren Project Aero Speedsuit getting tested in the wind tunnel

Le Col x McLaren Project Aero Speedsuit review

By Aaron Borrill published

Review We put the new Le Col x McLaren Project Aero Speedsuit to the test in both real-world time trials and the wind tunnel to establish if it truly is as fast as the hype suggests

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Wahoo Speedplay Nano pedals bolted onto carbon crank

Wahoo Speedplay Nano pedals review

By Aaron Borrill published

Review Wahoo's Speedplay Nanos are undisputedly the lightest road bike pedals on the market but how do they stack up against the segment mainstays from Look and Shimano?

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Gelu K-3 Carbon saddle arranged on a stone platform

Object of Desire: 38g Gelu K-3 carbon saddle

By Aaron Borrill last updated

Not yet rated

Review A closer look at the outrageously light perch from Gelu Carbon Creations - the K-3 carbon saddle

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POC Omne Eternal Spin helmet resting on concrete slab

POC Omne Eternal Spin helmet review

By Aaron Borrill last updated

Review POC brings an added layer of visibility to an already impressive road bike helmet with the self-powered Omne Eternal

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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

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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

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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

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FSA K-Force Team Edition crankset resting on concrete floor

Object of Desire: FSA K-Force Team Edition crankset

By Aaron Borrill last updated

Not yet rated

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

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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

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