Tech Q&A | Campagnolo vs Shimano vs SRAM and more questions answered

Tech Q&A | Campagnolo vs Shimano vs SRAM and more questions answered

Our technical editors answer your burning tech questions

Which electronic road groupset is best?

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Tom Marvin

Published: March 14, 2022 at 6:00 pm

In this Tech Q&A with Rob and Warren, we cover off drivetrain wear, brake cleaning and whether you should opt for fancy Campagnolo EPS electronics, or one of Shimano or SRAM's offerings.

We also look at the latest downcountry bikes from Revel and Transition, and ask what the point of 35mm bars is.

Male cyclist riding the Transition Spur X01 Carbon full suspension mountain bike through woodland
The Transition Spur is one of the 'radder' downcountry bikes around. - Steve Behr / Immediate Media

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Tom Marvin

Senior technical editor

Tom Marvin is MBUK’s YouTube presenter and podcaster, as well as a regular contributor to BikeRadar. He writes mountain bike reviews for the site, while also testing components and kit. His work as a presenter has seen him race pro riders, tackle World Cup downhill courses and attend international launch events. He has been part of the MBUK and BikeRadar family for 11 years, contributing to all aspects of tech content, including a spell working heavily on Cycling Plus magazine. In that time, he has tested hundreds of bikes and more than 1,000 products. He has been mountain biking for 25 years, with cross-country (XC) and trail riding his speciality, although he’s more than happy dipping into the world of enduro whenever there’s a chance. Tom’s photos of bikes and food covered in ketchup can be found on his Instagram account.

  • Height: 182cm
  • Bike size: Large
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