Simon Says

Simon Says

Ben Delaney wearing a Giro Aerohead Mips time trial helmet

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
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Simon von Bromley bike riding selfies

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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Shimano 1x GRX Di2

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...
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DT Swiss rear hub and installation of a press-fit bottom bracket

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?
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Trek Speed Concept time trial bike

Simon says: the UCI should ban time trial bikes

Fun is fast, but TT bikes are too dangerous and expensive
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Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 groupset on Mathieu van der Poel's bike at the 2024 UCI Gravel World Championships

Simon says: does Shimano really care about gravel?

As SRAM makes strides, Shimano is dragging its heels
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SRAM Red AXS XPLR groupset

Simon says: SRAM Thread Mount is a step forward, but what was wrong with chainring bolts?

Not everything on bikes is ripe for innovation
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Simon says: UCI rule analysis

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
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Simon says | 7 things I want from a new SRAM Red AXS groupset

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?
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Various cycling-related gifts on a green background

Simon says: These are the worst cycling Christmas gifts

Dear loved ones, please stop buying me cycling-related things
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Simon von Bromley looking at Zwift screen with graphic that says 'BikeRadar indoor training week'.

Simon says: Gamification is the future of indoor training

How many of us would really choose boredom over fun?
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Collage of various power meters

Simon Says: The perfect power meter doesn't exist

And this is why it probably never will
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A Shimano Ultegra R8000 crankset with Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 front derailleur surrounded by love hearts

Simon says: 1x road bikes are a solution in search of a problem

Front derailleurs are just too good
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Specialized S-Works Venge

Simon says: Forget the Tarmac, bring back the Specialized Venge!

Is the Tarmac formula too safe?
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Simon von Bromley riding a time trial bike on a smart trainer

Simon says: ERG mode is overrated

Free yourself from the clutches of the ghost in the machine
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Shimano 105 Di2 images

Why I lament the apparent demise of high-end mechanical groupsets

Is this the end of the road for high-performance mechanical gears?
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Photo of a thread bottom bracket and press-fit bottom bracket

Simon says: Press-fit bottom brackets are better than threaded

The real issue was always poor quality control
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