Author Simon von Bromley
Simon von Bromley

Simon von Bromley

Senior technical writer

Simon von Bromley is a senior technical writer for BikeRadar, and a regular contributor on BikeRadar’s podcast and YouTube channel. Simon joined BikeRadar in 2020, but has been riding bikes all his life, and racing road and time trial bikes for more than a decade. He’s also developed a keen interest in gravel bikes and riding off-road in recent years. As well as covering news and trending topics in road and gravel cycling, Simon writes in-depth reviews and features on power meters, smart trainers, aero tech, and nerdy topics such as chain lubricants, tyres and pro-bike tech from races such as the Tour de France. He has a keen interest in any tech that can help him (or you) ride faster and is obsessed with the tiniest details. Before joining BikeRadar, Simon worked on the picture desk at BBC Studios and as a freelance writer and photographer. He has had work published on Cyclingnews.com and in Cycling Plus magazine.

  • Height: 183cm
  • Bike size: 56cm / Medium-Large

Recent articles by Simon von Bromley

The best road bike helmets 2025, from entry-level to high-end, as tested by BikeRadar

Top choices rated for every price point, plus our buyer's guide to help find the right helmet for you
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The benefits of hookless rims are vague – so what’s the point of them?

Industry experts give their views on this hot topic
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7 of the best aero road helmets tested by BikeRadar

Six wind-cheating helmets for road riding, as reviewed by the BikeRadar test team
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AeroCoach’s new tri-spoke is the “fastest non-disc” wheel you can buy

Tri-spoke wheels are back
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Don’t buy new wheels – a second aero helmet will make you faster for less

Why we need to stop worrying about looking silly and embrace the absurdity of cycling
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Ben Healy’s POC Procen Air helmet marries the best of road and TT

POC’s TT-inspired road lid hits the mark
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Wahoo partners with Fizik to create a ‘pro’ indoor bike

New smart bike features upgraded shifters and contact points
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Wahoo revamps its iconic mid-range smart trainer

A first ride on Wahoo's new Kickr Core 2
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Garmin’s new power meter pedals look fantastic, but the price is far too high for me

Updated Rally pedals have every feature we want, but the cost has Simon concerned
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New Zwift Click controllers make upgrading to virtual shifting cheaper than ever – but there's a catch

We check out Zwift's latest controllers
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Zwift harnesses AI for personalised indoor ride recommendations

Plus everything else coming this season on Zwift
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Are hookless rims safe for road cycling? Here's what the bike industry thinks

In part one of our series on hookless rims, we examine why some brands feel current international safety standards aren’t up to scratch
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Shimano just made the biggest change to SPD cleats in 30 years – and it'll 'make clipping in easier than ever'

The new CL-MT001 cleats are backwards-compatible with existing shoes and pedals
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Forget tubeless, could latex or TPU inner tubes provide a sealant-free tyre upgrade?

Is tubeless always worth the hassle?
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These are the gravel bike tyres we would buy with our own cash – and nobody went narrower than 45mm

The all-round gravel tyres BikeRadar's expert testers would pick for their own bikes
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Josh Poertner: “I don’t want to work with teams who use hookless rims”

The Silca CEO says the technology is too risky and that he wants to see it “go away”
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I was a bike roof-rack sceptic until I tried this one

The Thule TopRide is the answer to my bike-transport problems
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The bike that won the 2025 Tour de France – Pogačar's yellow Colnago Y1Rs

Pogačar rolls into Paris to claim his fourth Tour win.
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2025 Tour de France tech trends | Chaotic finishes spark safety concerns while aero bikes and narrow bars dominate

The emerging trends shaping the world's biggest bike race
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Who was the man in blue who helped get Tadej Pogačar back on his bike at the Tour de France?

Mystery mechanic identified
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