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 heart-rate monitors for cycling (including the one you should buy), as tested by BikeRadar
We rate the best chest straps to measure your heart rate while cycling
Expert explains why you can't find a comfortable saddle – and what to do about it
Bike fitter James Thomas explains the causes of saddle discomfort and what you can do about them
First Look | This tiny USB-C Di2 charger is an incredible idea but there’s one major problem
Could this compact adaptor from AliExpress be a game changer?
New Factor Monza aero bike is made for everyday racers but 'faster than a Tarmac SL8'
Factor introduces its first bike for amateurs
Simon says | Paris-Roubaix proves you should be using much bigger tyres on your road bike
28mm rubber was good, but wider could be even better
Hutchinson's 'fastest ever' road tyre is as light as claimed, but one thing surprised me
New Blackbird Race tyre weighed and measured
Hutchinson says its new Caracal All Road is the perfect “fit-and-forget” tyre for both road and gravel
Plus new larger sizes for its gravel tyres
Icons of Cycling | How Zipp’s radically wide 303 wheelset ushered in an aero revolution at Paris-Roubaix
15 years on, we look back at the first carbon wheelset to win at Roubaix
You can now show off your Strava rides on Instagram with 'Sticker Stats'
Plus more details of Strava’s spring 2025 platform updates
Best road bike wheels in 2025 | 31 rim and disc brake wheelsets tried and tested
The best wheels for road cycling ridden and rated by our expert testers
These weird cleats convert any road shoe for 2-bolt SPD pedals
There's always something new to learn
Tadej Pogačar smashes Paris-Roubaix KOMs on rapid 213km training ride – a sign of things to come?
The men's world champion posts a scintillating training ride to Strava
How carbon spokes helped shave 108g off Vision's flagship road wheels – plus more new tech from Bike Connection's spring event
The latest kit and tech from Vision, Campagnolo, Core, Assos and more
First ride review | Avona's debut gravel bike is fast in the lab but comes unstuck on technical trails
Performance gravel bike offers wealth of spec customisation options
Simon says: choice is great, but new clincher tyres pose serious safety questions in the age of hookless rims
Just when things seemed to be settling down...
Avona unveils “the lightest full-suspension frame on the market” alongside new road and gravel bikes
Two industry veterans launch new brand looking to take on the big players
First Look | Hands-on with BMC's 'more than perfect' Teammachine R Mpc. – 130g lighter for an extra €4,000
Plus a closer look at the Swiss brand's updated UDH-compatible gravel race bike
Pirelli rolls back the years with a new flagship clincher road tyre
Reports of the death of clinchers have been greatly exaggerated
Best cycling sunglasses and glasses in 2025 | 20 sets of shades rated and reviewed
Top-rated cycling glasses to protect your eyes out on the road or trail
Best road bike helmets 2025, from entry-level to high-end
Top choices rated from MET, Specialized, Giro, Kask, Lazer and many more
12 of the best road bike tyres: our favourite tubeless and clincher tyres
The best tyres for racing, training and more…
Vittoria's new 29c tyres could save you up to 5 watts – and they might be safer too
New 'Wide Rim Optimised' tyres designed to minimise 'micro-turbulence' on wide rims
Hutchinson unveils its “fastest ever” Blackbird Race tubeless road tyre
Plus a new All Season performance tyre
This is the oldest gear still being used in pro road racing – we explain why
Cotton tyres, decades-old helmets and alloy bottle cages – our round-up of the ancient tech the pros still rely on