
Aaron Borrill
Aaron was the Tech Editor at 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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Object of Desire: Rotor ALDHU Carbon cranks
By Aaron Borrill published
Not yet ratedReview Cyclingnews takes a closer look at Rotor's lighter, stiffer and sleeker-looking carbon crankarm solution - the ALDHU Carbon

Vincenzo Nibali's Trek Emonda SLR 9 eTap Disc - Gallery
By Aaron Borrill published
Pro Bike The bike the Italian will use throughout the 2021 season as he targets the Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and Olympic Games

Specialized S-Works Prevail II Vent helmet - first look
By Aaron Borrill published
Not yet ratedFirst Look The Specialized S-Works Prevail II helmet joins the brand's growing collection of Vent products, offering better ventilation and a cleaner aesthetic while retaining the same class-leading fit and performance cues as the existing model

POC Devour Clarity sunglasses review
By Aaron Borrill published
Review The new POC Devour Clarity sunglasses are super-stylish and incredibly well designed, offering advanced eye protection and spacial clarity through the clever use of Ri-Pel technology

Prologo Dimension AGX gravel saddle - first look
By Aaron Borrill published
Not yet ratedFirst Look Exceptional support and extra padding make Prologo's Dimension AGX saddle a standout option if you're looking to make the move from road to gravel riding

POC Ventral Lite helmet review
By Aaron Borrill last updated
Review As the name suggests, the Ventral Lite is POC's lightest production road bike helmet but has this come at the expense of any creature comforts? Cyclingnews has the verdict

Object of Desire: Corima 47mm MCC DX tubular wheels
By Aaron Borrill published
Review Cyclingnews takes a closer look at the French wheelmaker's super-exclusive and super-expensive all-carbon tubular disc wheelset

Lazer Sphere MIPS helmet - first look
By Aaron Borrill published
Not yet ratedFirst Look A high-quality MIPS-equipped helmet that belies its pricepoint
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