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

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Review A high-quality five-star-rated winter glove for when the temperature dips below zero

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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

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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

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Review Premium indoor cycling kit designed for all riders, not just racers

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Buyer's Guide Don't know your Empire from your Imperial? Check out our roundup of the Giro road cycling shoes range to find out

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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

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Features An exclusive look inside the personalised data pages of the Stages Dash M50 used by the Slovenian throughout his 2020 Tour de France campaign

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Gear of the year A bike stand, a tool carrier and a skateboard-inspired helmet design that broke the internet

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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?

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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?

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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?

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Not yet ratedFirst Look Full Speed Ahead adds a disc-brake option to its semi-wireless electronic K-Force WE groupset family

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

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First look Elite's Sterzo brings Zwift's FutureWorks Steering to life - we take a closer look

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

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

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

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
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