
Simon Smythe
Simon Smythe is Cycling Weekly's senior tech writer and has been in various roles at CW since 2003. His first job was as a sub editor following an MA in online journalism.
In his cycling career Simon has mostly focused on time trialling with a national medal, a few open wins and his club's 30-mile record in his palmares. These days he spends a bit more time testing road bikes, or on a tandem doing the school run with his younger son.
What's in the stable? There's a Colnago Master Olympic, a Hotta TT700, an ex-Castorama lo-pro that was ridden in the 1993 Tour de France, a Pinarello Montello, an Independent Fabrication Club Racer, a Mercian Classic fixed winter bike and a renovated Roberts with a modern Campag groupset.
And the vital statistics:
Age: 53
Height: 178cm
Weight: 69kg
Latest articles by Simon Smythe
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Best chain lubes for bikes
We round up the best chain lube for your bike and get to grips with the slippery subject of choosing a wet or dry chain lube
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Best bike locks 2022: heavy duty and portable locks for keeping your bike safe
You'll want one of the best bike locks if you plan to leave your bike unattended at any time - here’s what to look for and an overview of some of the best locks on the market
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Dan Bigham: extra watts that broke the British pursuit record prove the world Hour record is possible
New national pursuit champion's physiological gains mean he has the power needed to attack Campenaerts's Hour - and says he will reveal details shortly
By Simon Smythe • Published
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New Shokz OpenRun Pro: ‘the most advanced bone-conduction sports headphones yet’
Upgraded flagship model features enhanced bass, extended battery life and more tactile controls
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Ribble Weldtite unveil custom team edition Ultra SL R race bike
Stunning paintjob and exclusive component upgrades ready for 2022 racing season
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Wahoo Powrlink Zero and Wahoo Kickr Rollr trainer launched
All the details, specs and first impressions on Wahoo's all-new Powrlink Zero pedals and Kickr Rollr indoor trainer
By Simon Smythe • Published
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New Garmin Instinct 2 Series includes solar model with 'unlimited battery life'
Updated outdoors GPS watch also gets two sizes, bright new colours and Garmin's wellness suite of features
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Wahoo and EF Education sign multi-year hardware and software sponsorship deal
EF Education's men's and women's WorldTour teams to use entire Wahoo ecosystem from 2022
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Road bike size guide to help find a frame that fits
We run through the details of road bike sizes and fit, how to get a bike that’s the right size and how to fine tune it to your needs
By Simon Smythe • Published