Tom Wieckowski
Tom joined the Cyclingnews team in late 2022 as tech writer. Tom has over 10 years experience as a qualified mechanic with 5 or so of those being spent running an independent workshop. Tom has ridden and raced bikes from an early age up to a national level on the road and track and has ridden and competed in most disciplines, even the odd bit of bike polo. Tom is as happy tinkering away in the garage as he is out on the road bike exploring the Worcestershire lanes.
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Men's WorldTour bikes and tech: What are teams using in 2024?
By Tom Wieckowski published
Tech Decathlon enters the fray with Van Rysel, Bora-Hansgrohe switch to SRAM, and could 2024 be a year without Campagnolo in the WorldTour?
Best winter bib tights: Comfort and warmth no matter the temperature
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide The best winter bib tights will keep your legs and core warm, offer water-resistant coatings and reflective detailing for safety and comfort on the bike
Best cycling base layers: The starting point for on bike comfort
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide The best cycling base layers are an essential foundation for optimal temperate regulation
Pinarello Factory tech gallery: A glimpse at Fausto Pinarello's private collection
By Tom Wieckowski published
Member exclusive Images from a recent visit to the Pinarello flagship store and factory itself as well as some very special bikes
Best saddle bag: On-bike space for your tools and spares
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide Use one of the best saddlebags to easily and safely transport your tools and spares on the bike
Garmin launches £1,750 / $2,000 Tacx Neo 3M smart trainer
By Tom Wieckowski published
news The Neo 3M gains motion plates, a carry handle, and you can still ride without plugging it in
Gear of the year: Tom's top picks from 2023
By Tom Wieckowski published
Gear of the Year Secret nutrition weapons, British clothing, an Italian bike and some suncream all makes this years list of top kit.
We tested some of the world's most expensive wheels: Partington R-Series MKII R39/44 review
By Tom Wieckowski published
review We test one of the world's lightest and most expensive disc clincher wheelsets
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Castelli releases new gravel jersey with built in hydration bladder pocket
Will the Pro Unlimited jersey see action at Unbound Gravel at the end of the month? -
New SRAM Red groupset: Lightest-ever, with faster shifting, but there's one thing we just don't understand
Sram has also released three new products from its portfolio of brands alongside the new groupset today -
Hammerhead launches new Karoo smart bike computer and companion app
The Hammerhead Karoo computer is also included with Sram Red AXS groupsets and on certain high end bikes
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Hammerhead Karoo Review: A smartphone-like user experience
The Hammerhead Karoo brings an awful lot to the table and builds on the class-leading touchscreen and resolution that the previous unit was well-known for -
Sram Red AXS Review: Excellent braking and improved shifting in a lighter overall package
Sram has done an excellent job with Red AXS and there are big improvements in several areas, but the included computer may frustrate some. -
Best budget gravel bikes 2024 – Gravel options that won't break the bank
Budget gravel machines that are well-specced and offer solid performance for the price point
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First ride review: Riding the Ridley E-Grifn, the brand's first e-bike
The new E-Grifn uses the rear hub-mounted Mahle X20 drive system to deliver power in a controlled way -
Ridley launches three new versions of its Grifn all road bike
The Belgian brand adds an alloy, an electric, and a faster model to the lineup -
First Ride Review: The Ridley Grifn RS can do road and gravel well with seemingly few drawbacks
Ridley's racy new all-road bike delivered strong performances on both road and gravel during initial testing