Warren Rossiter
Senior technical editor
Warren is our senior technical editor for road and gravel. With 27 years of experience, he’s been testing bikes since before BikeRadar and the internet existed!
With an encyclopedic knowledge of bikes and what some would consider an excessive bike collection, Warren has been the mastermind behind our road Bike of the Year tests for over a decade. He has penned more than 2,750 bike tests.
His words have been published in Cycling Plus, Bikeradar, Mountain Biking UK, What Mountain Bike, Urban Cyclist, Procycling, Cycling News, Total Bike, Total Mountain Bike, T3 and a whole host of other publications. You’ll also find Warren as a regular on the BikeRadar Podcast and our YouTube channel.
He’s covered all the 21st-century innovations in cycling and ridden in Europe, Asia, Australasia, America and Africa. He’s been a judge for the Eurobike awards and judged handmade bikes at Bespoked.
- Height: 6’2”/188cm
- Bike size:58cm/L/XL
Recent articles by Warren Rossiter
"It changes what's possible in every race situation" – new Giant Revolt Advanced SL is one of the lightest and fastest gravel bikes you can buy
The new Revolt Advanced SL is designed as a 'complete speed system' that brings an 18.99-watt advantage over the previous Revolt
Cadex's new Max GXR gravel wheels weigh only 1,320g and are paired with 'aero' tyres
Max CXR WheelSystem features on new Liv and Giant gravel race bikes
"The demands of the sport are higher than ever" – new Liv Devote Advanced SL is fully focused on gravel racing
New women's gravel bike is Liv's fastest yet, with lighter weight and race-ready geometry
New Zipp 404 S wheels bring high-performance aero to budget pricing for first time
Zipp's 404 S wheels will make you faster for less than £1,000
New Look 795 Blade RS comes with 350 ways to fit you better
With an all-new frame design and a myriad of fit options, Look claims the 795 Blade RS will make you faster everywhere
Warren Rossiter | Kylian Mbappé’s World Cup boots cost less than Tadej Pogačar’s cycling shoes – I think we’re being ripped off
Bike kit – like everything – has increased in price recently, but Warren says we’re being taken for a ride when it comes to cycling shoes
Shimano finally brings hydraulic brakes to CUES 9-speed – here's why that's great news for riders
Shimano adds new 9-speed hydraulic shifters to its CUES range
Warren Rossiter | I thought people shouldn’t ride race bikes, but a new bike has changed my mind
Bikes like the Eddy Merckx 525R show how race bike geometry is changing, and it’s made Warren like them more
Warren Rossiter | Bastion has just released the best-looking gravel bike of 2026
I just wish I hadn't looked at the price...
New Eddy Merckx 525R is an aero race bike that's actually designed to fit you
Eddy Merckx have completely revolutionised road bike geometry to make and aero race bike that will fit everyone better
Review | New Eddy Merckx 525R is the best aero road bike I’ve ever ridden
Warren says the 525R is simply well thought out – it’s for riders who like to go fast, and push the power, but not at the expense of relative comfort
The best rearview radar bike lights 2026, reviewed and rated
A rearview radar can up your situational awareness. We tested the latest models on the market from the likes of Garmin, Wahoo and Lezyne to find the best for you
Warren Rossiter | The cycling industry always goes from boom to bust – but one company shows there’s a more sustainable way to do business
The world's biggest cycling brands seem to be struggling, but one business shows a new approach that's better for the bike industry and consumers
Warren Rossiter | 6 endurance bikes that have got me excited in 2026
Warren shares the endurance road bikes he's been most excited by this year
Review | Radar flaws mean I can't recommend the compact Bryton Gardia R300L
Smart-priced smart light with inconsistent radar performance
Review | Wahoo's Elemnt Trackr Radar is a solid-performing radar light, but it suffers from blind spots
Wahoo's debut radar light is a decent offering, but it doesn't match the market leaders
Warren Rossiter | Just because bike tech is new, you don’t have to use it… but please don’t knock it until you’ve tried it
32in wheels may not be for everyone – and that's no bad thing, says Warren
Newmen releases ultra-deep, ultra-wide Streem G.62 gravel wheels – and they're half the price of ENVE's
The G.62 wheelset is optimised for 45-50mm tyres and has already tasted success at The Traka
Chipolo x Secrid’s cycling Miniwallet has the one feature you least expect but absolutely need
If you often ride with your cards tucked into a jersey pocket, the Chipolo x Secrid Miniwallet might be what you need
Review | Garmin's Varia RearVue 820 is by far the best radar you can buy, but you'll need a recent Garmin GPS to get the best out of it
The RearVue 820 incorporates new tech that elevates it far beyond everything else on the market
"A pro’s position isn’t right for everyone" – Ribble's new endurance bike is faster for real-world riders
Ribble refreshes its Ultra series with the release of new Ultra-Road, alongside the new Allroad Carbon
Review | Lezyne's Radar Drive Rear is excellent and you can throw in a front light for the same price as Garmin's RearVue 820
A clever approach at a compelling price means there's a lot to like about Lezyne's rear radar
Warren Rossiter | In the market for a new bike light? You should buy one of these high-tech devices instead
Providing an early warning of approaching vehicles on narrow rural roads is where I’ve found radars most helpful
Review | BBB Signal Radar BLS-251 is a prominent and powerful rear light but radar performance falls short
A well-priced contender with a difference
