
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

Hexr 3D-printed helmet review
By Aaron Borrill published
Review Hexr's 3D-printed helmet might not be the lightest option around but when it comes to comfort, head coverage and fit, few can match it

Specialized launches more capable Epic and Epic Evo mountain bikes
By Aaron Borrill published
News The lighter, longer, slacker and lower 2021 Specialized Epic is proclaimed to be the fastest version yet - there's also a new trail-focussed Evo model for the gnar lovers

The Musette: Gore Cancellara collection, Sportful gravel clothing and an airy Specialized S-Works helmet
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

Ted King's Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty 1 – Gallery
By Aaron Borrill published
Pro Bike A closer look at road-pro-turned-gravel-racer Ted King's Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty 1 gravel bike

The Musette: Selle Italia's 117g carbon perch, Megmeister's eco-friendly jersey, Rapha and more
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

Mavic road wheels range: range, details, pricing and specifications
By Aaron Borrill published
Buyer's Guide Cyclingnews' round-up of Mavic road wheels available to buy this year

The Musette: Hexr's 3D-printed helmet, watt-saving CeramicSpeed tech and 7Mesh's latest kit
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

Specialized S-Works Power with Mirror saddle first ride review
By Aaron Borrill published
Review Specialized joins the 3D-printed party with its revolutionary new S-Works Power with Mirror saddle - a refined option that looks set to upset its rival from Fizik

The Musette: Santini Nibali Collection, Vision wheels, Rapha Powerweave and more
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

Factor O2 VAM Disc review
By Aaron Borrill published
Review Lean, mean and incredibly nimble, the Factor O2 VAM Disc takes feather-weight road bike performance to a whole new level - it's practically faultless

The Musette: Pearl Izumi, Rapha, Enve and more
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

Cannondale drops the covers off its new Scalpel
By Aaron Borrill published
News 2021 Cannondale Scalpel range gets new pivotless rear linkage, slacker geometry as well as a 120mm trail-focussed SE edition

Specialized Diverge EVO: a flat-bar gravel bike
By Aaron Borrill published
News Specialized launches alloy-only Diverge EVO to cater for the rowdier crowd

Specialized S-Works Diverge review
By Aaron Borrill published
Review Sporting slacker and longer geometry numbers the all-new Specialized Diverge takes drop-bar, gravel-bike aggressiveness to a whole new level

Favero Assioma Duo power pedals review
By Aaron Borrill published
Review The Favero Assioma Duo power pedals are a lightweight, aesthetically pleasing option for those who favour accuracy over gram counting

Elite Direto X smart trainer review
By Aaron Borrill published
Review The Elite Direto X brings affordable and accurate direct-drive smart trainer functionality to a broader audience

Fizik Antares Versus Evo 00 Adaptive saddle first ride review
By Aaron Borrill published
Review Fizik has rewritten the rules with its new digitally printed cycling saddle - a futuristic concept that has turned the traditional manufacturing process on its head

John Degenkolb's Ridley Noah Fast Disc - Gallery
By Aaron Borrill published
Pro Bike An in-depth look at Classics specialist John Degenkolb's cobble-gobbling Ridley Noah Fast Disc aero bike

Sea Otter Classic potentially next on coronavirus' path of trade show destruction
By Aaron Borrill published
News Organisers of the Sea Otter Classic are monitoring the situation amid growing concerns around the Covid-19 virus outbreak

Opening Weekend: Huge tech gallery
By Josh Croxton, Aaron Borrill published
Tech Gallery Tubeless wheels, disc brakes and mechanics' hacks from the first Spring Classics of the season

Jasper Stuyven's race-winning Trek Madone SLR Disc - Gallery
By Aaron Borrill published
Pro Bike We take a closer look at Jasper Stuyven's Trek Madone SLR Disc, moments after winning the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Spring Classics opener in Belgium

Greg Van Avermaet's golden Giant TCR Disc - Gallery
By Aaron Borrill published
Pro Bike Van Avermaet rides the brand new Giant TCR Disc at Opening Weekend's 200km Omloop Het Nieuwsblad race in Belgium

EF Pro Cycling: the dark horse team at the Cape Epic
By Aaron Borrill published
News The EF Pro Cycling duo of Lachlan Morton and Alex Howes might not have the terrain knowledge to challenge for overall victory but can win stages at the 2020 Cape Epic
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