
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

Object of Desire: CeramicSpeed 3D-printed Ti OSPW system
By Aaron Borrill published
Not yet ratedFirst look Cyclingnews takes a closer look at the fastest, most expensive OSPW system in the world - with 3D-printed titanium pulley wheels

Inside Tadej Pogacar's Tour de France-winning Stages Dash M50
By Aaron Borrill published
Feature An exclusive look inside the personalised data pages of the Stages Dash M50 used by the Slovenian throughout his 2020 Tour de France campaign

Aaron Borrill's gear of the year 2020
By Aaron Borrill published
Gear of the year A bike stand, a tool carrier and a skateboard-inspired helmet design that broke the internet

Nopinz SubZero indoor cycling kit review
By Aaron Borrill published
Review Nopinz' SubZero indoor cycling kit is designed to boost performance during high-intensity racing and workouts through active cooling. Is it worth the investment?

Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo Kit Carbonio Superflow saddle - first ride gallery
By Aaron Borrill published
Not yet ratedFirst Look The new Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo melds lightweight performance with comfort but how does it stack up against the best road bike saddles?

Factor LS gravel bike review
By Aaron Borrill published
Review Factor's first attempt at the gravel bike concept has delivered an all-terrain-conquering racing machine - and speed is its number one priority

Merida Reacto Team-E review
By Aaron Borrill published
Review The fourth-generation Merida Reacto ups the ante with a frighteningly fast yet compliant take on the aero road bike recipe - it's downright superb

Best 3D-printed saddle: A Fizik vs Specialized head-to-head
By Aaron Borrill published
Not yet ratedGroup test The 3D-printed saddle ditches traditional foam for polymer-based lattice padding in an effort to cull weight and improve comfort, but which is the best option currently on the market?

Orbea launches new Ordu time trial bike
By Aaron Borrill published
News Orbea takes adjustability to a whole new level with its all-new Ordu time trial bike that promises more speed, better handling and improved ergonomics

Merida Scultura Disc 10K-E review
By Aaron Borrill published
Review Light and stiff with predictable handling, the Merida Scultura Disc proves there's still a place for the traditional climbing bike in today's aero-obsessed racing culture

Nike SuperRep Cycle indoor cycling shoes review
By Aaron Borrill published
Review Nike's SuperRep Cycle shoes are designed for riding indoors, offering stellar levels of ventilation and quick-drying mesh fabric uppers - but just how effective are they?

FSA K-Force WE Disc groupset - first look
By Aaron Borrill published
Not yet ratedFirst Look Full Speed Ahead adds a disc-brake option to its semi-wireless electronic K-Force WE groupset family

The Musette: ENVE SES tubeless tyres, another 3d-printed saddle from Fizik and a huge tease from Campagnolo
By Aaron Borrill, Josh Croxton published
Musette A closer look at the world's best cycling gear brought to you by the Cyclingnews tech team

Elite Sterzo smart steering plate ups the realism in Zwift
By Aaron Borrill published
First look Elite's Sterzo brings Zwift's FutureWorks Steering to life - we take a closer look

Rotor INspider power meter - first look
By Aaron Borrill published
Not yet ratedFirst look We take an early look at Rotor's universal, multi-discipline INspider power meter

The Musette: Hope, Stolen Goat and Bisca360 3D-printed shoes
By Aaron Borrill, Graham Cottingham published
Musette A closer look at the world's best cycling gear brought to you by the Cyclingnews tech team

The Musette: Selle San Marco, Scicon and gravel tyres from Continental
By Aaron Borrill, Graham Cottingham, Josh Croxton published
Musette A closer look at the world's best cycling gear brought to you by the Cyclingnews tech team

Giant's TCX Advanced Pro cyclo-cross bike goes lighter and stiffer for 2021
By Aaron Borrill published
News A 17 per cent lighter chassis and the ability to fit a dropper post ensures the Giant TCX Advanced Pro stays on trend

Maxxis launches performance-focussed High Road SL tyre
By Aaron Borrill published
News Global tyre giant introduces its fastest and lightest road offering yet

Vision SC wheel range - ridden and reviewed
By Aaron Borrill published
Review Vision's SC wheel range is an affordable performance option that doesn't skimp when it comes to speed and weight. We tested all four options back-to-back to bring you the definitive verdict

The best all-rounder bikes: If you could only have one bike, what would it be?
By Aaron Borrill, Josh Croxton, Graham Cottingham published
Not yet ratedDream builds Three builds, three opinions, three tiers. The Cyclingnews tech team goes in search of the best bike solution for commuting, riding and racing and more

Saris MP1 Nfinity Trainer Platform review
By Aaron Borrill published
Review After three months of extensive testing - which included a mammoth 361km ride on Zwift, nine WTRL premier league time trials and a host of interval sessions - we've got the final verdict on the Saris MP1 Nfinity Trainer Platform

Zwift PowerUps: What are they and when should you use them?
By Aaron Borrill published
Feature We take a closer look at the Zwift PowerUps and reveal how best to make them work for you
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