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Simon Smythe's gear of the year 2025: a superlight race bike, stylish shades and sustainable shorts

Simon Smythe picks his best kit of 2025: a 5.9kg Scott Addict RC Ultimate, Parcours rim-brake wheels, a custom Posedla saddle, and more.

By Simon Smythe

Photography by Alessandra Bucci and Tomas Slavik

31 DECEMBER 2025 | UPDATED 11.39 PM BST

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Rouleur Issue 144 — The Tour Issue
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The Tour Issue

Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.