
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
Latest articles by Aaron Borrill

Scribe Pace wheelset review
By Aaron Borrill published
Review Affordable, lightweight wheelset that excels in any riding situation - racing included

Object of Desire: FSA K-Force Team Edition crankset
By Aaron Borrill published
Not yet ratedReview Cyclingnews takes a closer look at FSA's latest work of art - the super-light K-Force Team Edition crankset

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

Object of Desire: Titanum MyTi 3D-printed titanium pedals
By Aaron Borrill published
Not yet ratedReview Cyclingnews takes a closer look at the super-lightweight 100g MyTi 3D-printed pedals by Titanum

SRAM announces new Rival eTap AXS groupset
By Aaron Borrill published
News It was only a matter of time but SRAM has finally added its third-tier Rival road groupset to the wireless AXS family

Object of Desire: Selle Italia Flite Boost MVDP Edition saddle
By Aaron Borrill published
Not yet ratedReview Cyclingnews takes a closer look at the limited-edition Selle Italia saddle designed to commemorate Mathieu van der Poel's 2020 Tour of Flanders victory

Vittoria Air-Liner inserts now available for road bike wheels
By Aaron Borrill published
news New lightweight, road-specific run-flat insert designed as a failsafe for tubeless tyres, claimed to offer better performance and ride quality, too

Object of Desire: Rapha Explore Powerweave shoes
By Aaron Borrill published
Not yet ratedReview Cyclingnews takes a closer look at Rapha's new off-road bike shoes - the Explore Powerweave, designed to work across both gravel and mountain bike disciplines

Nopinz Subzero indoor shorts review
By Aaron Borrill published
Review Competitively priced, lightweight bib shorts designed specifically for indoor cycling and racing

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 published
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

Scribe Aero Wide+ 60D wheels review
By Aaron Borrill published
Review An affordable fast-rolling, deep-section wheelset option that won't break the bank

Object of Desire: SRM X-Power power meter pedals
By Aaron Borrill published
Not yet ratedFirst look Cyclingnews examines the SRM X-Power - the world's first off-road-specific power meter pedal designed for use across MTB, gravel and cyclo-cross

La Passione Deep Winter Gloves review
By Aaron Borrill published
Review A high-quality five-star-rated winter glove for when the temperature dips below zero

Specialized S-Works Ares road shoes - first look
By Aaron Borrill published
Not yet ratedFirst Look After much speculation, Specialized drops the covers off its fastest road shoe ever made - the new S-Works Ares, a shoe of two extremes

Object of Desire: Rapha x Palace POC Ventral Spin helmet
By Aaron Borrill published
First look Cyclingnews takes a closer look at the sticker-bombed helmet design that broke the internet during last year's Giro d'Italia - now fetching £1,220 on eBay

La Passione NDR indoor cycling kit review
By Aaron Borrill published
Review Premium indoor cycling kit designed for all riders, not just racers
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