Articles by Aaron Borrill, Freelance tester

Aaron is Bike Perfect's former tech editor and also the former gear editor of Bicycling magazine. He's tested thousands of bicycles all over the world. A competitive racer and Stravaholic, he’s twice ridden the Cape Epic, raced nearly every MTB stage race in South Africa and completed the Haute Route Alps. Recently, Aaron has also taken up Zwift racing and competes at the highest level of eRacing, the ZRL Premier Division.

Rides: Trek Procaliber 9.9 MTB

Height: 175cm

Weight: 61.5kg

Articles by: Aaron Borrill

2021 Absa Cape Epic: Everything you need to know

By Aaron Borrill last updated 29 October 21

Cape Epic From daily stage recaps and galleries to pro bike features and interviews, here's everything you need to know about the 2021 Absa Cape Epic

Beers and Sarrou win stage 2 of the 2021 Absa Cape Epic

Sarrou and Beers break away to take Stage 2 of the Cape Epic

By Aaron Borrill published 19 October 21

News A drama-filled day, categorized by crashes, saw NinetyOne-songo-Specialized win the stage and increase their lead in the GC

The men's elite start of Stage 1 of the 2021 Absa Cape Epic

Bulls' Huber and Schneller claim Stage 1 of Cape Epic

By Aaron Borrill last updated 18 October 21

News It was a one-two for Team Bulls as 96-songo-Specialized hold onto the GC lead

Matthew Beers of 91-songo-Specialized on his way to winning the 2021 Absa Cape Epic Prologue with Jordan Sarrou

Sarrou and Beers win wet and muddy Absa Cape Epic Prologue

By Aaron Borrill last updated 18 October 21

News It was a case of four seasons in one day as riders were met with tricky conditions on the opening day of the 2021 Absa Cape Epic

Eurobike award for Ryder Luberetta chain-lubing tool

By Lance Branquinho, Aaron Borrill published 2 September 21

News Ryder Innovation’s Luberetta is a more efficient way of keeping your chain lubed, without the mess

Lachlan Morton wants to beat the peloton by taking the long way to Paris, unsupported

By Lance Branquinho, Aaron Borrill published 26 June 21

News Lachlan Morton’s solo 5,510km Alt Tour will see him attempt to complete the 2021 Tour de France route, complete with transfer distances, ahead of his Grand Tour compatriots

Welcome to E-Bike Live

By Aaron Borrill published 14 June 21

News A week-long celebration of the e-bike, the culture and everything you need to know about the electric bike revolution

Gravel-specific GR2 shoes released by Bontrager

By Aaron Borrill last updated 7 February 20

News All-new GR2 gravel kicks combine left-field styling cues with Bontrager's renowned fit and performance

Ryder Nut Cracker: the only MTB tool you ever need

By Aaron Borrill published 18 September 19

News Serving myriad functionality, the Ryder Nut Cracker might just be the single most important tool to carry with you on your rides

Giant Reign 29: new geometry, bigger wheels

By Aaron Borrill published 8 August 19

Giant's long-travel enduro offering, the Reign, gets 29-inch wheels and updated geometry for 2020

New Giro Tyrant helmet: for the progressive mountain biker

By Aaron Borrill published 5 August 19

Stylish Giro Tyrant helmet gets full-cut head coverage and MIPS spherical impact protection

Yeti SB140 trail bike launched

By Aaron Borrill published 29 July 19

The all-new Yeti SB140 gets 160/140mm of front/rear travel, slackened geometry and 650b wheels.

Cannondale unveils New Moterra and Habit Neo E-Bikes

By Aaron Borrill published 24 July 19

All-new Cannondale Habit Neo and redesigned Moterra e-bikes get bigger travel, new Bosch motors and relaxed geometries for improved trail shredding ability.

Santa Cruz overhauls trail-slaying Hightower

By Aaron Borrill published 24 July 19

Santa Cruz Hightower gets more travel, improved geometry and a lower shock position

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