Simon von Bromley
Tech editor (video)
Simon von Bromley is a tech editor (video) for BikeRadar, leading its on-screen presence and working as part of a cross-platform team to drive YouTube and web performance.
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 and cross-country bikes 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
Simon says | I've always used Shimano groupsets, but the new Dura-Ace is a massive disappointment – here's why
'More of the same' is no longer enough from Shimano
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
The best aero road bikes tested by BikeRadar
The best aero road bikes tested by BikeRadar – and everything you need to know about these go-fast aerodynamic machines
Which power meter should you buy? We put leading power meters to the test
The best power meters tried and tested plus our buyer's guide to help you find your ideal power meter
15 of the best road bike tyres: our favourite tubeless and clincher tyres
The best tyres for racing, training and more…
£30 versus £300 3D-printed saddles – can an AliExpress bargain compete with a big-name brand?
How does RYET's X6P 3D-printed saddle compare to the Trek Aeolus RSL AirLoom?
How much does a Tour de France bike weigh in 2026? We put 7 pro bikes on the scales to find out
Think every pro bike weighs 6.8kg? Think again...
Eight fans injured at the Tour de France by car crash in finish straight
Authorities open investigation after incident on stage 9 from Malemort to Ussel
7 Tour de France 2026 tech trends and why there's "no fastest tyre size"
Notes from the Grand Depart in Barcelona
Here's every bike at the 2026 Tour de France
All the bikes and tech on display at the 2026 Tour de France
"The only metric that matters" – Specialized claims the new Tarmac SL9 is faster than the Colnago Y1Rs and Cervélo S5
Specialized says the new SL9 is faster than the Colnago Y1Rs, Cervélo S5 and Factor One when tested against the "the only metric that matters"
First-ride review | The new Specialized Tarmac SL9 is "the fastest road bike ever made", but it left me underwhelmed
The SL9 refines the Tarmac formula, but doesn't offer a generational leap
Simon says | These 5 Tour de France tech trends will dominate the 2026 race, from weight-weenie aero to extreme heat hacks
The key tech stories that will define the race for road cycling's biggest prize
Simon says | Shimano just proved mechanical shifting still has a future – now bring it back to Ultegra
New Deore components show Shimano's commitment to good old mechanical shifting, but why can't we have the reliable tech for the brand's performance road groupsets?
Simon von Bromley | I've been buying bike parts on AliExpress for years – follow these three tips if you're going to do the same
Simon shares three essential tips for buying bike parts on AliExpress
"There is no better investment in cycling than the next generation": Zwift and Canyon launch US development team to win the Tour de France within a decade
Why Zwift and Canyon are betting big on North America with help from Alpecin–Premier Tech, Canyon//SRAM and others
I’ve been testing Specialized’s new gravel shoes since the Crux launch – and the new ‘foot shape’ is a clear improvement
The new Specialized S-Works Recon EVO shoes are in for testing, and Simon's initial impressions are almost nothing but positive
13 cheap AliExpress bike parts that are surprisingly good (and two that definitely aren't)
Simon's best and worst AliExpress cycling purchases
Jan-Willem van Schip “forced” to stop racing by French police following yet another race disqualification for non-compliant kit
Boundary-pushing Dutch cyclist has yet another run in with the UCI
Lightweight parts, prototype bikes, wider bars and more | 5 tech trends from the 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
BikeRadar's Ashley Quinlan scopes out the key tech trends from the Tour de France dress rehearsal
Giant teases new gravel race bike and Cadex components at Unbound
Is this the new Revolt Advanced SL?
First-ride review | Specialized Crux 5 S-Level could be the perfect do-it-all drop-bar bike
Specialized takes a big swing and knocks it out of the park
New Specialized Crux 5 is “the fastest gravel bike ever made” but aero isn’t everything
New Crux gets a major redesign, balancing aero and weight
SRAM calls for reform as UCI loses its gearing restrictions appeal in "groundbreaking" ruling
Belgium’s Market Court dismisses the UCI’s appeal saying it "failed to justify why the maximum gear ratio standard was necessary and proportionate to achieve the objective of improving rider safety”