Simon Says

Simon says | The UCI has just clarified its new helmet regulations – but it's left me with more questions than answers
New regulations suffer from a lack of detail and rushed implementation

Simon says | 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

Simon says: these are the essential features I want in a new 1x GRX Di2 groupset
Do leaked images of XTR Di2 suggest 12-speed 1x GRX Di2 is on the way?
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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...

Simon says: dear bike industry, these are the only road bike standards you should use
Is it time to draw a line in the sand?

Simon says: the UCI should ban time trial bikes
Fun is fast, but TT bikes are too dangerous and expensive

Simon says: does Shimano really care about gravel?
As SRAM makes strides, Shimano is dragging its heels

Simon says: SRAM Thread Mount is a step forward, but what was wrong with chainring bolts?
Not everything on bikes is ripe for innovation

Simon says: The UCI must stop banning things just because they look weird
Cycling needs clear and stable rules if the sport is to develop

Simon says: 7 things I want from a new SRAM Red AXS groupset
Is it time to wave goodbye to integrated chainrings and the 10t cog?

Simon says: These are the worst cycling Christmas gifts
Dear loved ones, please stop buying me cycling-related things

Simon says: Gamification is the future of indoor training
How many of us would really choose boredom over fun?

Simon Says: The perfect power meter doesn't exist
And this is why it probably never will

Simon von Bromley | Simon says: 1x road bikes are a solution in search of a problem
Front derailleurs are just too good

Simon says: Forget the Tarmac, bring back the Specialized Venge!
Is the Tarmac formula too safe?

Simon says: ERG mode is overrated
Free yourself from the clutches of the ghost in the machine

Simon says | Why I lament the apparent demise of high-end mechanical groupsets
Is this the end of the road for high-performance mechanical gears?
Simon says: Press-fit bottom brackets are better than threaded
The real issue was always poor quality control