Graham Cottingham
Graham has been part of the Cyclingnews team since January 2020. He has mountain biking at his core and can mostly be found bikepacking around Scotland or exploring the steep trails around the Tweed Valley. Not afraid of a challenge, Graham has gained a reputation for riding fixed gear bikes both too far and often in inappropriate places.
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Specialized Aethos: First look, gallery and early review
By Graham Cottingham published
Not yet ratedReview What happens when a bike company stops the clock and ignores the rules of competition? The Specialized Aethos is a bike designed for the rider, not the racer

New 13-speed Campagnolo Ekar gravel groupset - full review and specs
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Review Campagnolo claims the mechanical 13-speed Ekar groupset is the world's lightest and most reliable gravel groupset available, we have been riding it to see how it performs on the trail

Merida Reacto LTD review
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Review One month into our longterm test and the Merida Reacto LTD road bike is already impressing us

Shimano launches updated RC9 S-Phyre road shoe
By Graham Cottingham published
News Shimano's newly released RC902 S-Phyre road shoe has already proven itself as a winning race shoe

CADEX Boost saddle review
By Graham Cottingham published
Review Can a saddle offer both unrestricted performance and all-day levels of comfort? CADEX thinks it has the solution with its premium Boost saddle

How to dress like a pro cyclist
By Graham Cottingham published
How To There is more to riding gear than looking good to feel good, cycling clothing brings real-world gains as well

DT Swiss rethinks aero with new ARC wheelset
By Graham Cottingham published
News DT Swiss' new ARC wheelset range has redesigned rims, spokes and hubs that claim to make their aero wheels faster

Alison Tetrick's Specialized Diverge Pro Carbon - Gallery
By Graham Cottingham published
Pro Bike Whether it's gravel racing or adventuring, Tetrick's Specialized Diverge Pro has the capability for any ride
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