Simon Smythe
Simon Smythe is a hugely experienced cycling tech writer, who has been writing for Cycling Weekly since 2003. Until recently he was our senior tech writer.
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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Giro Synthe MIPS II helmet review
The updated Synthe comes with a lower price than the original due to its use of a superseded type of MIPS, but as the 'UItegra' of Giro's range it is still a high-performance road helmet
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 • Last updated
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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 • Last updated
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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 • Last updated
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Tom Pidcock’s new Pinarello Crossista F unveiled for Sunday’s cyclocross World Championships
The bike the Brit will ride in his bid to add the elite men's rainbow jersey to his collection
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Pearson HammerandTongs road bike review
A ride that perfectly blends pace and plushness
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Rapha unveils 'Seeing Sound' kit and special Cannondale frameset created with Lachlan Morton
Limited edition range inspired by the music that keeps the Australian explorer pushing the pedals
By Simon Smythe • Last updated
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New Le Col x Wahoo indoor training collection is 'most advanced ever'
Clothing developed with the Wahoo Le Col team is designed for even hotter temperatures
By Simon Smythe • Published
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New Bryton Rider S500 computer with Google voice search targets the big two
Latest head unit from the Taiwanese brand has been developed in the WorldTour, is feature packed and looks every bit the match of the more established computers
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Cannondale reacts to negative comments directed at new Synapse with smart technology
We gave Cannondale right of reply after its new SmartSense-equipped Synapse - which has integrated lights and radar - attracted an unusual amount of criticism when it launched last week
By Simon Smythe • Last updated
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Garmin reveals big updates to its flagship Fēnix 7 smartwatch and launches a new version of the Epix
New touchscreens are among a raft of new features for Garmin's premium GPS watches
By Simon Smythe • Last updated
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New Cannondale Synapse SmartSense: smart tech comes to road cycling
Reimagined carbon endurance bike gets integrated radar, lights and a single battery - all the details plus our 'first ride'
By Simon Smythe • Last updated
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New Specialized S-Works 7 Lace shoe: classic style, lighter weight, lower price
The fourth offshoot of Specialized's flagship road shoe is one for the connoisseur - here are all the details plus a 'first ride'
By Simon Smythe • Last updated
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Ineos Grenadiers to use Garmin and Tacx tech exclusively in 2022
After eight years of using Wahoo Kickr trainers the British team will switch to the Tacx Neo 2T alongside Garmin Edge head units and more
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Nine things the Cycling Weekly tech team bought with our own money in 2021
What are our own personal favourite bits of kit that we turn to when we're riding for ourselves rather than reviewing for CW?
By Simon Smythe • Last updated
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New Garmin Venu 2 Plus and Garmin vivomove Sport smartwatches offer expanded functionality and added features
Futuristic Apple Watch-style voice functionality as well as retro analogue ticking hands are included in updates to Garmin's smartwatch lineup
By Simon Smythe • Last updated
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The top 9 road bike trends that will define 2022
What will be the new year's new normals? The CW tech team peers into its crystal ball...
By Simon Smythe • Published
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The 8 most read tech news stories of 2021
Snapped handlebars, bike recalls and chains coming off after sprints... these are stories that got the biggest number of views in 2021
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Gear of the year: Tech Writer Simon Smythe's 2021 picks
My five favourite bike-related things of the year
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Adidas The Indoor Shoe launches: ‘lightweight and breathable for the most demanding sessions’
Indoor training-specific model is Adidas's fourth cycling shoe since it returned to the sport a year ago
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Contador and Basso's bike brand Aurum unveils super clean 'arctic white' 2022 team bike
Eolo-Kometa team bike launched with clean new colour way and dream spec including SRAM Red groupset, ENVE components and Lightweight wheels
By Simon Smythe • Published