Aaron Borrill
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
Latest articles by Aaron Borrill

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Buyer's Guide The best mountain bike forks will add speed and control to your riding. Here are our top picks for every mountain bike discipline

By Aaron Borrill Published
review There’s a lot to like, but in terms of all-round performance, the Hutchinson Skeleton Racing Lab tires lack the precision of its rivals

By Aaron Borrill Published
review A fast and impressively planted tire designed to chew up hardpack at speed

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Reviews Factor's foray into the mountain biking discipline has yielded a capable and playful machine with the contemporary geometry numbers to match

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News The Lando XC and HT represent a logical progression for Factor, combining elements of the brand's off-road lineup with contemporary mountain bike design

By Aaron Borrill Published
News Strategic location of EPS crumple zones said to reduce cost, weight and waste, with improved helmet safety and ventilation

By Guy Kesteven Last updated
Spy Shot A new rear end hints at a potential update in the works for Canyon's Lux XC, a bike which is currently leading the 2022 Absa Cape Epic

By Aaron Borrill Published
Features The 2022 Absa Cape Epic kicks off with a 24km Prologue at Lourensford Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa on Sunday. Here's our pick of who to watch...

By Aaron Borrill Published
News Andorran brand Forestal Bikes has awarded sole distributor rights to Silverfish UK to maximize visibility and growth in the UK

By Aaron Borrill Last updated
Pro Bike Bike Perfect takes a closer look at the nine-time XCO World Champion's special-edition Scott Spark RC

By Aaron Borrill Last updated
Review POC has adapted its Omne recipe for the gravel/mountain bike market and the result is an impressive helmet with one of the best fits in the business

By Aaron Borrill Published
News Garmin's halo smartwatch offering gains a touchscreen, improved battery life and flashlight

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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

By Aaron Borrill Published
News Hans Becking and Jose Dias win the day but NinetyOne-songo-Specialized take the overall win at the Cape Epic

By Aaron Borrill Published
News Bulls 2 stamp their authority on the 2021 Absa Cape Epic with an emphatic win on a wet and muddy Stage 6

By Aaron Borrill Published
News The men's podium splits wide open as Buff Scott MTB put the hammer down to claw back more time on the GC

By Aaron Borrill Last updated
News A drama-filled day caused a massive shake up on the GC in what marked the shortest stage of this year's Absa Cape Epic

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

By Aaron Borrill Last updated
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

By Aaron Borrill Last updated
News It was a one-two for Team Bulls as 96-songo-Specialized hold onto the GC lead

By Lance Branquinho, Aaron Borrill Published
News Ryder Innovation’s Luberetta is a more efficient way of keeping your chain lubed, without the mess

By Lance Branquinho, Aaron Borrill Published
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

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

