Author Paul Norman
Paul Norman

Paul Norman

Paul has been writing about bike tech and reviewing all things cycling for almost a decade. He had a five-year stint at Cycling Weekly and has also written for titles including CyclingNews, Cyclist and BikePerfect, as well as being a regular contributor to BikeRadar. Tech-wise, he’s covered everything from rim width to the latest cycling computers. He reviewed some of the first electric bikes for Cycling Weekly and has covered their development into the sophisticated machines they are today, on the way becoming an expert on all things electric. Paul was into gravel before it was even invented, riding a cyclocross bike across the South Downs and along muddy paths through the Chilterns. He dabbled in cross-country mountain biking too. He’s most proud of having covered the length of the South Downs Way on a crosser and fulfilling his long-time ambition to climb Monte Grappa on a road bike

Recent articles by Paul Norman

Shimano brings Clean Cockpit tech to more bikes – it could be a boon for bike designers 

Updated lever architecture is designed for a tidier look on lower-priced CUES bikes
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Singular Pterodactyl 32inch gravel bike

What’s the point of 32in wheels? Here's everything you need to know

We investigate why there’s a growing buzz around 32in wheels and whether they're likely to become a mainstream size
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A top-notch seat pad for bumpy gravel rides, but the rear pocket is an issue

Comfortable cargo shorts for long and bumpy gravel rides
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Canyon Grail CFR side profile

New Canyon gravel bike spotted at Eurobike – here's what we know so far

A more aero Grail update with yet more tyre clearance looks to be on its way
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Castelli Unlimited 2 Cargo bib shorts are comfortable, but the pockets are too small

Quality shorts with a comfortable pad but a couple of minor flaws
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Surly Steamroller frameset in Anxious Lavendar.

'Smoother than whiskey': Surly Steamroller makes a surprise return as limited edition with added safety feature

‘Anxious Lavender’ bike reprises one of Surly’s original bike designs
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Merckx 525R

The best aero road bikes tested by BikeRadar

The best aero road bikes tested by BikeRadar – and everything you need to know about these go-fast aerodynamic machines
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"Most exclusive edition ever": Wilier releases Filante Ultimate superbike to mark brand’s 120th anniversary 

Top-end bike launched as Wilier announces healthy turnover for 2025
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Tadej Pogačar's new Colnago TT2 saves 550g in weight, with 6.8kg builds possible

Lighter time trial bike is designed for more technical, hillier modern time trial courses and was made using techniques developed when designing the Y1Rs
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Bosch Hub Line hub motor.

“A new era of urban ebikes”: Bosch launches its first hub motor for electric bikes

Bosch challenges Mahle with hub motor system that is said to be lightweight, agile and "inspiring"
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Unreleased Cube Litening C:68X at the 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

6 new bikes we expect to see at the Tour de France

New lightweight and aero bikes, as well as a new bike for Pogačar for the team and individual time trials
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Bianchi's updated Specialissima is its lightest road bike ever, and more aero too

New bike claimed to be 40g lighter and 16 watts more aero than the previous generation Specialissima
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Megamo Along electric gravel bike.

Megamo releases turbocharged e-gravel bike, powered by 1,300W Avinox M2S motor

Another bike from Megamo with massive power and torque, but is it too much for gravel?
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Scott Spark drivetrain

SRAM moves more production to Europe, opening a second factory in Portugal

New facility moves production from Taiwan, speeding supply and saving shipping costs and emissions
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Lotus Sport 110

7 times the UCI banned cycling tech, from bulbous wheels to massive pedals

A nostalgic look back at tech that vanished thanks to the Clarification Guide of the UCI Technical Regulation
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Megamo's new e-road bike is the first with Avinox's turbo-charged M2S motor, but do road riders really need 1,500W peak power?

Punchy DJI motor system comes to road bikes
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Pirelli expands its gravel tyre range, quite literally, with new 55mm options

Pirelli joins the wide tyre gang with its new race-oriented gravel tyres
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Garmin Edge 850

Garmin quietly releases a key feature that could save you money on replacement parts

Garmin Edge computers can now track your gear’s use and help you schedule maintenance
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