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
I've tested three of the best electric bike conversion kits: Boost vs Skarper vs Swytch
The best electric bike conversion kits are a popular way to turn your bike into an ebike. Here are the best options
Warren Rossiter | Rondo’s return from bankruptcy is a boon for bicycle design – other brands should take note of the Polish innovator
The Polish bike maker's resurgence should encourage others to embrace bold design
Factor's new Elara gravel bike sports a wacky fork inspired by its One aero road bike in the name of racing speed
The Elara promises race-bike handling and off-road stability, while retaining 2x compatibility
Review | The Pinarello Dogma X Red AXS' ride made me smile, but the price wiped it from my face
Pinarello’s new premium endurance bike brings a spirited ride, exemplary finishing and performance-oriented handling – but the breathtaking price tag isn’t justified
New Scott Addict Gravel has massive 57mm tyre clearance and lightest weight yet – but there's no 32in version
Redesigned gravel bike is intended to be a true all-rounder with a more versatile frameset and more compliance
New Pinarello X Series endurance range is "what real-world cyclists actually need" – and you might even be able to afford one
More accessible X Series range takes its design and geometry cues from the flagship Dogma X
Rudy Project’s new 26g Astral ARC glasses are designed to stay put however you ride
The Astral ARCs promise flyweight comfort and an enhanced fit
Columbus unveils four carbon wheelsets in the most unexpected launch of 2026
New wheels feature carbon spokes, a unique aero hub design, titanium nipples and more
Review | Cervélo Caledonia Force AXS combines simplicity and smoothness to speedy effect, but there are better-value bikes
Cervélo’s more affordable endurance offering brings a simpler design, smooth ride and great handling
Endurance bikes are faster and more capable than ever – and the 5-star Canyon Endurace CF SLX is one of the true greats of the genre
The Endurace embodies the joy of a great road bike: it's equal parts smooth, stable, speedy and satisfying. That's why it's our 2026 Endurance Bike of the Year
Warren Rossiter | Bike of the Year 2026 proved to me that the best race bikes are better than ever
Our winners in the road and gravel categories reveal how we’re moving towards bikes that are good at everything
Best mountain bike shoes 2026: 17 flat and clipless MTB shoes tried and tested
Our top-rated flat and clipless shoes for mountain bikers
I've tested race bikes for decades – and the Eddy Merckx 525R takes the design in a radical new direction that I love
Merckx takes the win thanks to the bike's wonderful all-round ride, good range of options and not hugely expensive price
New Panaracer AGXERO road tyres promise low rolling resistance and toughness for clincher and tubeless fans
Lightweight and durable with enhanced grip, the Agxero could be the ideal year-round tyre
This novel cycling bottle holds water and energy gel, eliminating the need for single-use plastic
No more sticky packets or fingers when riding
I've tested 2026's leading gravel race bikes – these three made the podium, but only one stood above the rest as our Bike of the Year
The Kanzo Fast 2.0 is the complete gravel race bike
The Ridley Kanzo Fast 2.0 is our 2026 Bike of the Year: why I've chosen Ridley's go-fast gravel bike as this year's overall champion
A gravel bike that most successfully combines aero-race bike speed, off-road handling chops, and year-round practicality and versatility
Review | Ridley Kanzo Fast 2.0 is everything a modern gravel race bike should be – but you don't need to be a racer to enjoy it
The aero gravel bike comes of age
New Drift Minna is a do-it-all bike shoe with waterproof protection to keep your feet dry
The classic DZR Minna returns with a fresh look and a new name for 2026
The best road bike helmets 2026, 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
Review | The Giant Revolt Advanced SL 0 is the ultimate all-round gravel race bike
The latest Revolt is lighter, faster and more race focused and Warren says it could handle all his drop-bar riding needs
I tried the new Insta360 X6 – it’s faster, sharper and creates edits for me as it sleeps
The new X6 comes with a new sensor and huge computing power upgrade that includes an AI Director
Lezyne’s Road Drive 500 light is the size of a credit card and packs a punch
Lightweight, pocket sized, powerful, and versatile the Road Drive 500 could be the ideal urban commuting light.
Review | I've tested Van Rysel's new RCR-G: it's a premium gravel racer at a great price, but outclassed by the best
With a five-figure specification but with a four-figure price tag, the RCR-G is value packed