David Rome

Former Australian editor

Dave Rome is the former Australian editor for BikeRadar. He was later the senior technical editor at CyclingTips and now works for Escape Collective.

Recent articles by David Rome

Male cyclist in blue top riding the Surly Midnight Special road bike

7 ways to make your old bike feel new again

Refreshing the right parts will bring new life to your old steed

Stashed SpaceRail bike storage rack

Best bike storage options 2025: a buyer's guide to storing your bike

How to store bikes in your house or garden – a list of our favourite bike storage ideas

Chain wear is often spoken about, but what is it and when is the right time to replace yours?

Bicycle chain wear explained | How to know when to replace a bike chain

A guide to chain checkers, chain stretch and how to prevent it

Many different hex wrench variants exist for a reason. Learn which styles work best for you

Allen keys: everything you need to know

From type to tolerances, our guide to the often overlooked tool

Keep disc brakes spinning free of noise

Tools and tricks for trouble-free disc braking

8 tips and tricks for silent disc braking

It's possible that saving money on tools will cost you in the long run

Here's why you shouldn't buy the cheapest tools

A closer look into the quality of bicycle tools

Sorry, pro downhill mechanic Nigel Reeve, but your custom tool pallet from carbon means you too are a tool nerd

Are you a complete tool nerd? Take the test

"It's only a problem if you have to move"

Tools and computers are likely a common sight in many modern home workshops

Don’t be such an internet mechanic

Here's how to avoid the pitfalls of WWW wrenching

There's only a small handful of tools every mountain biker should own. Own these, use them and see the benefits on the trail and in your wallet

6 essential tools that every mountain biker should own

Mountain biker must-haves

Hand tools are one thing, but you'll need certain equipment around you for more in-depth repairs

Workshop tools for the dedicated home mechanic

Larger tools for your workshop or garage

The board behind my workbench is kept for only the most commonly used tools — which can handle the vast majority of repairs

The right tools for the job: building an affordable home workshop

23 of the most useful tools for the home mechanic

Not everything used in bike servicing is made for a bike. We take a look at a few common general store items that serve a purpose in the workshop

Handy essentials for the home workshop

Cheap and useful bits available from your local stores

Road bikes are relatively simple to keep purring, just be sure to keep on top of your maintenance

10-point maintenance check for your road bike

The bits that many people overlook

Having consistently smooth and accurate shifting isn't just a matter of buying nice parts, there are plenty of factors at play

10 reasons why your shifting sucks

Key tips to perfect shifting performance

What happens when you come across a part that's stuck?

How to unstick stuck bike parts

Break the bond, not yourself or your bike

Avanti Corsa ER 2 review

System approach to road riding comfort

ESI has grown its range plenty since its original two grips. The Fit grips come in two thickness options, the thinner CR (left) or the thicker XC (right)

ESI Fit silicone mountain bike grips review

Shapely versions of a classic

New for 2016, the Thule ProRide 598 is ready to become the next benchmark in upright roof racks

Thule ProRide 598 bike rack review

The new benchmark bike roof rack

The Santa Cruz V10 CC belonging to one of the most exciting riders to watch – Josh ‘Ratboy’ Bryceland

Josh ‘Ratboy’ Bryceland’s Santa Cruz V10 CC

2016 World Cup ride of the Syndicate team

Forever different to the rest of the field, Cannondale has overhauled its longstanding full-suspension XC bike. We take a look at the Scalpel Si belonging to Manuel Fumic

Manuel Fumic's Cannondale Scalpel Si

Cape Epic stage-winning 2017 ride

Aaron Gwin’s YT Tues CF race rig

The bike that took its first World Cup win

Nino Schurter's Scott Spark 700 RC is one of those race bikes that just looks fast. Perhaps it stirs thoughts of Nino smashing the pedals and descents, or perhaps it's the less common 'race-day' setup

Nino Schurter's Scott Spark 700 RC with SRAM Eagle

Insight from the man himself on his 9.79kg race rig

Ultra progressive in setup, Julien Absalon's BMC Fourstroke 01 could be a sign of what cross country bikes are set to become

Julien Absalon on dropper post and Di2 in Cairns

Bike check of the most prolific men’s cross-country rider

For 2016, Rachel and the rest of the Atherton clan move to Trek. So far, the season has gone exactly to plan for the queen of downhill

Rachel Atherton’s Trek Session 9.9

The queen of downhill gets a new ride for 2016