Aaron Borrill

Aaron Borrill

Aaron was the Tech Editor 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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Prologo Dimension AGX gravel saddle

Prologo Dimension AGX gravel saddle - first look

By Aaron Borrill published

Not yet rated

First 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

First Look
POC Ventral Lite helmet

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

Review
Corima 47mm MCC DX wheels

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

Review
Lazer Sphere MIPS helmet

Lazer Sphere MIPS helmet - first look

By Aaron Borrill published

Not yet rated

First Look A high-quality MIPS-equipped helmet that belies its pricepoint

First Look
Scribe Aero Wide+ 60D wheels

Scribe Aero Wide+ 60D wheels review

By Aaron Borrill last updated

Review An affordable fast-rolling, deep-section wheelset option that won't break the bank

Review
SRM X-Power power meter pedals

Object of Desire: SRM X-Power power meter pedals

By Aaron Borrill last updated

Not yet rated

First 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

First look
La Passione Deep Winter Gloves

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

Review
Specialized S-Works Ares road shoes

Specialized S-Works Ares road shoes - first look

By Aaron Borrill published

Not yet rated

First 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

First Look
Rapha X Palace POC Ventral Spin helmet

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

First look
La Passione NDR indoor cycling kit

La Passione NDR indoor cycling kit review

By Aaron Borrill published

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

Review
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