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BikeRadar delve into the world of road and mountain biking to bring you the best tech content in cycling. Join the team for their weekly episodes and occasional bonus episodes.
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Liam Cahill and Jack Luke have made some very silly cycling purchases in their time. The pair sit down to discuss the stupidest of the lot and share them in the safe space that is the BikeRadar Podcast. Can you relate? Share your stories at [email protected]
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Heat training has taken the professional peloton by storm in recent years, promising improved cycling performance in all weather.
But what exactly is ‘heat training’ and how do you do it? To find out, Liam and Simon are joined by Dan Lorang, director of coaching and sports science at Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, and Puck Alkemade, who holds a PhD in thermophysiology and is a physiologist and study coordinator at CORE.
Could heat training be the secret to unlocking your full potential on the bike this winter? Tune in to find out.
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The BikeRadar team has tested more than 500 products this year, but which ones stood head and shoulders above the rest?
In this podcast, Jack Luke hosts Simon von Bromley, Ashley Quinlan and Warren Rossiter to discuss their top picks for road and gravel.
From the best budget aero helmet to an ebike conversion kit, power meter pedals, electric shoe driers and more, tune in to find out which kit impressed us the most this year and why.
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With the 2025 WorldTour season just around the corner, Liam and Simon are joined by Dan Bigham, Red Bull-BORA-Hansgrohe’s head of engineering, to discuss what the big tech trends might be.
Starting with the question of whether there’s any low hanging aero fruit left to pick, the conversation moves onto the ongoing controversy over the relationship between speed and safety in professional bike racing.
The trio then discuss the UCI Hour Record, whether breaking the 60km mark is possible and how it could be done.
Wrapping up, Liam and Simon turn the lens on themselves and ask whether Dan thinks there’s anything cycling media could do to help audiences understand complicated topics and cut through marketing claims.
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We have all bought some truly awful bike products over the years and there are plenty of pitfalls to make when spending money on cycling kit.
But a lot of products, while far too expensive, are still ones we really want.
Liam is joined by Warren and Ash to identify the offending items and help you avoid making the same mistakes.
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Liam and Simon are joined by Nathan Haas, a former WorldTour professional turned gravel privateer, to discuss the tech trends that could define gravel racing in the coming years.
Having started his cycling career as a mountain biker, Haas explains why he thinks MTB tyres and suspension forks are overkill for gravel racing.
The trio also touch on the recent UCI Gravel World Championships, and how the sport’s governing body could improve its support for the independent gravel racing scene.
To hear more from Haas, check out his podcast, The Gravelog.
2024 Gravel World Championship tech trends
Gravaa KAPS on-the-fly pressure adjustment system helps Vos secure Gravel Worlds win
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, senior technical editor Warren gets an exclusive sit-down with Sir Chris Hoy at Manchester Velodrome to talk about his astonishing career. They discuss everything from E.T.-inspired BMX racing, mountain bike, and road racing to how Sir Chris became a track legend. We hear who inspired him, what brought him to track racing, and how he stayed on top for so long. Sir Chris also tells Warren about his post-racing life, from launching a bike brand and his love of e-bikes to his passion for motorsport and rallying – leading to competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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The bike industry is, like any industry, home to aspects which are great and things which boil our brakes.
But from the outside, some of these positive and negative aspects can be missed. In the spirit of openness, we wanted to talk about them.
So these are five things that we love, and six things we think the bike industry could improve on.
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/longest-bike-stem
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/bike-industry-mtb-standards
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BikeRadar’s testers are in the fortunate position to be able to test the latest bikes. But reviewing bikes and making a significant financial investment to buy one, are two very different things.
The gravel discipline has expanded rapidly over the last decade and the bikes which fall under this dusty umbrella range from aero racers to monster adventure rigs. So with gravel bikes becoming ever more numerous, choosing what to buy is getting harder.
We gave Jack Luke, Warren Rossiter and Liam Cahill a tricky task. Choose one bike which they could realistically buy and one that would require a significant win on the horses or lottery.
Given each rider has a very different take on gravel, there were a wide range of options brought to the table.
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Zwift might have a serious contender in 2025 after TrainingPeaks acquired IndieVelo.
The virtual indoor cycling app – now called TrainingPeaks Virtual – will be free to use until at least March 2025. With TrainingPeaks' new software being bundled as part of its premium subscription tier going forward, could it tempt Zwift users away from Watopia?
Liam and Simon sit down to discuss this, along with what's new in the indoor training world for the winter of 2024/25 – and whether any of the latest smart trainers are worth investing in.
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Senior tech editor Alex joins video presenter Tom to discuss how to make your suspension forks perform better. After spending countless hours testing three of the latest forks from the biggest names – Fox, Öhlins and RockShox – Alex divulges all the tips and tricks he learnt, to help you get more from your setup.
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Almost every brand promises their waterproof jackets can lock out water on rainy days yet still allow sweat to ‘breathe’ through, to prevent you getting soaked from the inside. Is this possible, though?
In this episode, Ashley Quinlan sits down with Simon von Bromley to discuss why the marketing behind breathable waterproof clothing has misled us all, and what we can do to stay dry and comfortable when riding in wet weather.
This episode follows another on the same topic published earlier this year – 3 experts explain why your jacket isn’t waterproof
· Why ‘breathable waterproof’ clothing is a myth, according to three experts
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In this edition of the BikeRadar Podcast, road lead Ashley Quinlan and senior technical writer Simon von Bromley are hosted by digital editor Jack Luke to talk about one of the most popular bike upgrades: carbon wheels.
Ash has been hard at work putting the latest sub-£1,000 carbon wheels to the test, and has emerged struggling to think of a reason why anyone should spend more of their hard-earned cash.
They also discuss some of Ash’s finer conclusions, including his thoughts on how limiting hookless can be. Here are the wheels tested:
Roval Rapide C38
Ere Research Omnia CLR45 - https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/components/wheels/wheel-sets/ere-research-omnia-clr45-review
Hunt 50 Carbon Disc - https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/components/wheels/wheel-sets/hunt-50-carbon-disc-review
Parcours Paniagua - https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/components/wheels/wheel-sets/parcours-paniagua-review
Giant SLR 2 50 Disc
Velocite Hyperdrive Carbon 50mm Disc
Remember, we’d love to hear your opinions about anything discussed in this episode – drop us an email at [email protected] with any questions or comments!
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Alex is joined by Jack and Tom to discuss the tech behind eight recently launched eMTBs, all fitted with the brand new Bosch Performance Line CX motor.
The bikes include Santa Cruz’s new Vala, Trek’s updated Rail+ Gen 5, Mondraker’s affordable and versatile Chaser, Focus’ hydroformed Jam2, Cube’s impressively priced Stereo Hybrid One44, Crestline’s boutique S180 and LS160, Norco’s high-pivot Sight VLT CX and Orbea’s all-new Wild.
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The UCI Gravel World Championships are into their third year, and were held in Flanders, Belgium this time out. Liam and Simon discuss how the tech choices of the main contenders show the race is slowly progressing towards becoming an event befitting the name.
We also hear from Connor Swift, Marianne Vos and Valtteri Bottas about the specific tech choices they made in the pursuit of speed on gravel.
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Mountain biking in Wales faces an uncertain future, thanks to cost savings at NRW – National Resources Wales.
With NRW’s budgets flatlining in the face of inflationary pressures, the government agency has statutory responsibilities to maintain, forcing cuts to leisure facilities. This includes the maintenance of Wales’ extensive network of official trails.
Without maintenance, the organisation may need to close trails for safety reasons putting trail centres, and unofficial (or wild) trails also at risk.
In this episode we talk to Robin Grant, founder and president of The UK MTB Trail Alliance about the state of the UK trail network, and the problems being faced in Wales.
To find out more, and to help ensure the future of the trails, head to the UK MTB Trail Alliance website.
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We’re back with another Tech Q&A, this time tackling a pair of road and a pair of mountain bike questions.
We look at how to gear up for a winter of road cycling to ensure we stay warm and dry, as well as discussing which endurance bikes are going to provide plenty of comfort on long rides.
When it comes to the flat-bar side of things, there’s a question over compliant bars that aren’t as comfy as they were once cut down, and an interesting one about the new GENIE shock fitted to the latest Specialized Stumpjumper – and its compatibility on other bikes.
As ever, if you have your own questions for our tech team, send them to [email protected].
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In today’s episode, Luke and Rob delve into the depths of their imaginations and ponder what they’d change in the sport of mountain biking if money were no object. The guys cover everything from grassroots racing and school curriculums all the way through to preventing bike theft, upping innovation funding and increasing inner-city ride locations, all in a bid to make mountain biking even better.
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Liam Cahill and Felix Smith sit down with Lael Wilcox to discuss the tech behind a record-breaking around the world bike ride.
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon von Bromley and Liam Cahill sit down to discuss Lael Wilcox’s incredible Around The World record and Lachlan Morton’s ongoing lap of Australia Fastest Known Time attempt.
The duo pore over incredible stats from each ride and discuss the bike setups each rider used.
Rounding out the episode, they chat about why ultra-distance cycling has had such a resurgence in recent years. Could it have something to do with the increasing popularity of gravel and all-road bikes? Tune in to find out.
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Campagnolo has announced Super Record S Wireless – a new “Special Edition” version of its flagship road bike groupset, Super Record Wireless.
The new groupset offers a wider range of gearing choices at “a very competitive price” of $4,299 / €3,990, thanks to its “more moderate use of extreme materials”.
In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Simon von Bromley sits down with Liam Cahill to discuss the launch and what it might mean for the historic Italian brand’s future.
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Our MTB tech experts Alex, Tom and Luke discuss all-things mountain bike suspension design. From the history of the first true full-sus bike to the latest, most technically advanced designs, suspension has come a long way. The team explain the four most common designs – the single-pivot, the Horst-link, the twin-link, and the six-bar – and give you their thoughts on how they ride, and each design’s benefits.
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BikeRadar’s road tech writers are in the enviable position of getting to ride countless bikes every year, but it’s one thing to test a bike and another to drop cold, hard cash on one.
In this episode, Simon von Bromley sits down with Liam Cahill, Ashley Quinlan and Warren Rossiter to discuss the road bikes they’d be willing to spend their own money on.
As well as picking bikes they could realistically afford, each of the group also gets a ‘money’s-no-object’ option, just in case this week’s lottery numbers come good.
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Many roadies are obsessed with buying upgrades for their bikes. If it’s carbon, light, aero or ceramic (or perhaps even all four simultaneously), we want it and may be prepared to part with large bundles of cash to get our grubby hands on it.
But which ones are all style and no substance?
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon von Bromley sits down with Liam Cahill to discuss the road bike upgrades you should steer clear of and why.
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We’re back with another Tech Q&A – our listeners have been sending their technical conundrums to [email protected] and we have some answers!
In this episode, we look at how to pick the best dropper-post length, whether there’s a way of adding UDH to existing frames, and why pedal threads are the way they are.
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Cargo bikes could be the N+1 to your current vehicle, if you have space in your home or garage for one.
Over the past few months, senior technical editor Warren Rossiter has been taking trips to the tip, doing his weekly shop, carrying camera equipment and taking his dog for walks, all while testing a selection of electric cargo bikes.
In this episode, Warren and Tom discuss the cargo bike scene, their pros and cons, the models Warren tested, and more home-brew options, including trailers and DIY conversions.
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Mountain biking is a male-dominated sport, and so in this episode we talk to Fi Spotswood, associate professor in marketing and consumption at the University of Bristol, who researches female participation in sport, with a focus on mountain biking. We also hear from Rachel Bennet, MBUK’s staff writer.
We discuss the structural and cultural barriers to female participation, as well as looking at spaces and areas in which participation has grown successfully.
Fi’s blog on the subject can be found here - https://fias.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/
Rach’s article on BikeRadar covering this subject can be found here - https://www.bikeradar.com/features/long-reads/womens-cycling-participation
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke catches up with Tom Marvin and Alex Evans to discuss whether riding an eMTB makes you a better rider.
The team share their experience of riding electric mountain bikes and talk about how they’ve shaped their riding on non-assisted bikes.
https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-electric-mountain-bikes
https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/what-is-an-electric-bike
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/7-reasons-why-electric-mountain-bikes-are-taking-over
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Over the past two decades, Team GB has been the dominant track cycling force at the Olympic Games – and arrives at Paris 2024 looking to add to the haul of gold medals. In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, triple Olympic champion Ed Clancy reveals the space-age tech used to help power British riders to glory through his career.
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon von Bromley catches up with Warren Rossiter to discuss all of the groupset’s new features and find out how SRAM Red XPLR AXS performs out on the trails.
The duo also discuss Zipp’s new 303 XPLR wheelset, which features an enormous 32mm internal rim width.
While Warren says they perform fantastically, could these radically wide rims signal even more tyre compatibility woes ahead?
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Tom Marvin and Jack Luke recap on a busy period for mountain bike launches, kicking off with the Specialized Status 2 – an interesting do-it-all shred sled that offers the unusual option to run a 27.5/26in mullet wheel setup on smaller sizes.
The pair then discuss the fourth generation of Trek’s all-rounder Top Fuel, which gets lightly updated geometry, suspension and in-frame storage for 2025.
We then round out with the Lapierre Spicy and YT Decoy SN – two hard-hitting enduro bikes with very different views on what makes the ‘best’ enduro bike.
· https://www.bikeradar.com/news/specialized-status-2
· https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2025-trek-top-fuel-gen-4
· https://www.bikeradar.com/news/lapierre-spicy-cf
· https://www.bikeradar.com/news/yt-decoy-sn
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José Antonio Hermida is an institution of cross-country mountain bike racing.
From humble beginnings – winning his first race at age 14 in a hockey helmet, swim shorts and a T-shirt – he racked up a wealth of impressive wins throughout his 20-year racing career, culminating in a dominant performance at the 2010 World Championships. He also took silver at the 2004 Athens Olympics and fourth at the 2012 London Olympics.
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, deputy editor Jack Luke and Hermida discuss coaching Tom Pidcock to victory at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, his predictions for the 2024 Games, how 29ers changed XC racing, how training and nutrition strategies have evolved since he retired, and much more.
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With the 2024 Tour de France coming to a dramatic close, we look back on the past three weeks of racing and some of the classic climbs that have defined the action. BikeRadar's George Scott is joined by Simon Warren, author of The 100 Greatest Climbs of the Tour de France, to talk through five must-ride ascents from this year's Tour. Which climbs should you put on your bucket list?
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After teasing it for weeks, Canyon has announced the new Aeroad CFR.
Said to be both lighter and more aerodynamic than the third-generation version, the 2025 Canyon Aeroad is boldly claimed to be “the fastest bike in the pro peloton”.
In this podcast, Jack Luke catches up with Simon von Bromley, who spent a few days in Calpe, Sapin, gathering intel and first impressions of the bike ahead of the announcement.
We also hear from Lukas Birr, a design engineer at Canyon, and a key mind behind the new Aeroad.
Birr tells us why the new Aeroad looks so similar to the old one and what changes Mathieu van der Poel specifically requested.
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Ever wanted to know what it’s like to ride a pro-spec bike? Listen up!
Senior technical editor Ashley Quinlan has recently had the pleasure of running the rule over some of the best race bikes you’ll find in the pro peloton today, just in time for the Tour de France.
Host Tom Marvin dusts off his roadie cap to ask Ash about the bikes, which one ranks best (and why), chat about why the winning machine might not be the best for you and cover his three key takeaways from the test.
Remember, we’d love to hear your opinions about anything discussed in this episode – drop us an email at [email protected] with any questions or comments!
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In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Ashley Quinlan catches up with Simon von Bromley to discuss the hottest tech trends from the 2024 Tour de France.
As always, there’s plenty to cover, including 1x drivetrains on the Galibier, Pogačar’s chunky tyres, Cavendish’s fully optimised bike setup, new aero bikes, waxed chains, aero tyres and more.
They also reflect on the events of stage 9 – the ‘gravel stage’ – and whether we might see more gravel in future Tours.
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It's time for another Tech Q&A, this time with Rob Weaver and Oscar Huckle answering your mechanical queries.
In this episode we discuss how to check your carbon components are up to scratch, Fox's damper upgrades, cross compatibility with Campagnolo gears and more.
If you've got your own tech conundrum, email us at [email protected] and we'll try and squeeze you into our next Tech Q&A episode.
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The 15th version of Specialized’s Stumpjumper full-suspension trail bike has been launched, and Rob Weaver has ridden it!
Not one to miss out on an opportunity to integrate some interesting tech, Specialized has collaborated with Fox to develop a unique shock to finely tune the suspension’s performance.
In this episode, Rob talks us through the new bike, and interviews Specialized’s Stumpjumper product manager Steve Saletnik to get the full low-down.
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It’s Tour time! BikeRadar’s George Scott and Simon von Bromley bring you this special episode from Florence, where they’ve been spotting new bikes ahead of the 2024 Tour. George and Simon talk through the new Pinarello Dogma F, an unreleased Van Rysel aero bike, the brand new Trek Madone, Canyon’s redesigned Aeroad and Dare’s latest aero machine. Head to our YouTube channel to see more of these bikes.
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We speak to Josie Lori Millard, one of Canyon’s supported gravel racers, to find out what her top tips are when it comes to racing gravel.
Josie used to be a pro skateboarder, but has transitioned to the world of gravel racing, and very quickly picked up sponsorship from one of the biggest brands out there. We discuss kit and clothing, tyres and training in this episode of the BikeRadar podcast.
To find out more about gravel racing, check out our guide to gravel racing here:
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/routes-and-rides/gravel-racing
To find out more about Josie, you can follow her at https://www.instagram.com/josielori/?hl=en
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In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Jack Luke is joined by Alex Evans and Simon von Bromley to discuss some of the most interesting bike tech stories from recent weeks.
First up, Alex takes us through the details on Specialized’s updated Chisel – its high-performing full-suspension alloy MTB.
Following that, Simon gives his take on Zwift’s latest innovation – a (relatively) low-priced, modular smart bike called ‘Zwift Ride’.
Alex, Jack and Simon then discuss the new RockShox forks and dampers, and ponder why we only see incremental upgrades to certain products nowadays.
We finish on Specialized’s new premium alloy gravel bike, the Crux DSW – claimed to be the lightest alloy gravel frame available.
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Gravel bikes with suspension might not be mainstream yet, but there’s an increasing number of gravel-specific suspension forks making their way onto the market, both on production bikes, and available for consumers to fit to their existing bikes.
Beyond bouncy forks, plenty of gravel bikes have compliance built into the frame, to boost comfort levels.
In this third episode of BikeRadar’s latest gravel series, sponsored by Canyon, Tom Marvin and Warren Rossiter delve into the world of gravel suspension.
To read Warren’s reviews of the best gravel suspension forks, head to bikeradar.com: https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-gravel-suspension-forks
Episode 1 – How to choose the right gravel bike for you
Listen on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ewN3gr5xtnzU2FWRfeqyJ?si=2xf2EhHtSqiRIN3jUj8MRg
Listen on Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bikeradar-podcast/id1461106709?i=1000658163076
Episode 2 – EVERYTHING you need to know about gravel tyres
Listen on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/episode/2G88i9nKTXHxFKnbSmkK9j?si=T6y0ypW4QnKqahxF_8xsFw
Listen on Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bikeradar-podcast/id1461106709?i=1000658964833
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XC has evolved, and so have the bikes. Following his test of four brand new XC race rigs, Tom Marvin is quizzed by Tom Law on the five things he learnt from his test.
All four bikes are fresh for 2024, and represent the latest developments in the sport.
We delve into the details, from suspension to tyres and geometry.
Full reviews of the four bikes will be on bikeradar.com soon – look out for the Mondraker F-Podium RR, Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty, Specialized Epic 8 Pro and Yeti ASR T3.
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How do you pick a tyre for gravel riding? Jack Luke and Tom Marvin are joined by gravel race and former BikeRadar tech guru, Ben Delaney, in our second episode in our gravel cycling series with Canyon, to discuss just that.
How do you know what width tyre to get, or how much air you need to put in it? How important is tread pattern, and what on earth is tubeless and what are inserts?
Looking for more info? Check out these in-depth buyers guides:
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Last updated in 2014, Shimano’s XTR Di2 groupset is getting long in the tooth.
But with the recent release of a semi-wireless, 12-speed GRX groupset, we’re hopeful a new version of the Japanese brand’s top-end race-ready mountain bike groupset late could be with us soon.
But what can we expect from a new XTR Di2 groupset? We’ve dug out BikeRadar crystal ball, and with the help of video presenter Tom Law and Technical Writer Luke Marshall, have built a wish-list of features for next-gen XTR.
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/where-is-12-speed-mtb-di2
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Jack Luke and Tom Marvin are joined by gravel racing legend, Ben Delaney, for the first episode in our gravel cycling series with Canyon.
In this episode, the trio discuss what gravel cycling even is and the key things to consider when shopping for you first gravel bike.
Looking for more info? Check out these in-depth buyers guides:
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Unbound, arguably the most important gravel race in the world, took place last weekend, and our eyes on the ground spotted a host of interesting tech strapped to bikes and bodies.
Jack Luke and Liam Cahill guide Tom Marvin through the most interesting bits of tech seen at the Mid-West’s foremost gravel event.
For more Unbound tech, head to www.bikeradar.com
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Ahead of Unbound 2024, Tom Marvin grills Jack Luke on gravel racing and busts a few myths along the way. No you don’t need to be a pro, no you don’t need to be able to ride silly-long distances and no you don’t even have to ride a gravel bike. For a lot of people, it’s not even a race.
This podcast is part of Gravel Racing Week on BikeRadar. Check out all of our gravel racing content here: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/gravel-racing-week-bikeradar
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As summer approaches, it's the perfect time to take full advantage of your time on the trails.
In this episode, tech writer Luke Marshall is joined by fellow riders Tom Law and Nick Clark to explore how to make the most of your summer riding experience.
They share tips on discovering new trails, optimising your bike's performance, and identifying the essential gear you need to ride at your best. Tune in to find out how to make this summer your most enjoyable yet.
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Yesterday, Shimano announced GRX Di2 RX825 – its long-awaited 12-speed electronic gravel bike groupset.
In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Jack Luke grills Simon von Bromley to find out what’s changed, what’s stayed the same and what’s missing.
For the full scoop on Shimano’s first 12-speed electronic gravel bike groupset head to www.bikeradar.com.
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Electronics and bikepacking don’t always go hand in hand. The romanticism of disappearing on your bike for days on end often comes as part of a digital detox, disconnecting from tech in order to mindfully focus on your surroundings.
However, Jack Luke, a man well versed in spending weeks under canvas, believes that there’s plenty of place for electronics on your next multi-day adventure.
But, which digital devices should you pack in your panniers? Jack explains all.
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SRAM's new Red AXS groupset is claimed to be the world's lightest electronic disc brake road bike groupset, saving 154g versus the previous generation.
Priced from around £4,090 / $4,090 / €4,135, the groupset is fully wireless, with a new lever and hood design, increased brake adjustability, and improved braking performance from the hoods. Front shifting is also claimed to be faster and smoother.
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, senior technical editor Warren Rossiter shares his thoughts on the revised shifter ergonomics, enhanced braking and shifting changes with deputy editor Jack Luke and senior technical writer Simon von Bromley.
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Upgrading parts on your bike is something many riders love to do. Whether it’s for a performance benefit or just a splash of personalisation and colour, it can be a fun, if expensive pastime.
But which upgrades don’t bring the benefits their price tag suggests?
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, senior technical editor Tom Marvin sits down with fellow shredders Luke Marshall and Tom Law to discuss five mountain bike upgrades they don’t think you need and five that will make a genuine difference to your riding.
If you have any questions you want answering in a future episode, send them in to [email protected]
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After months of testing, it's time to announce our Road Bike of the Year winners. We've got categories for race, endurance, gravel and budget road bikes, as well as urban electric bikes. We're also announcing an overall winner across all five categories.
In this podcast, our test team of Ashley Quinlan, Simon von Bromley and Warren Rossiter discuss the 2024 Bike of the Year test, their top three bikes in each category and, of course, the winners.
Read more on our 2024 Road Bike of the Year test: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2024-road-bike-of-the-year-winners
Check out our 2024 Mountain Bike of the Year winners: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2024-mountain-bike-of-the-year-winners
Listen to our 2024 Mountain Bike of the Year podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7oNkfe5x1dzEdov9ajhTUK
Here are all 24 bikes featured in our 2024 Road Bike of the Year test:
Race Bike of the Year:
Focus Izalco Max 9.8 – £6,599 / €6,799 (not available in the US)
Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro - SRAM Force eTap AXS – £8,000 / $8,500 / €8,500
Canyon Ultimate CF SL 8 Aero – £4,799 / €4,999 / AU$7,649 (model not available in USA)
Handsling A1R0evo Classified Powershift – £6,499.99
Endurance Bike of the Year:
Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 Di2 - £4,999 / $5,499
Cinelli Pressure ADR (105 Di2 Ksyrium 30 build) - £3,799 / $4,754
Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp - £5,000 / $5,000
Lauf Úthald Race Wireless - £4,458.05 ($5,628.00 inc. shipping) / $4,690
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 - £3,499 / $N/A
Gravel Bike of the Year:
Orbea Terra M41E Team Ix MyO - £4,518 / $4,638
GT Grade Carbon Pro LE - £3,600 / $4,200
Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 Di2 - £4,799 / $4,999
Santa Cruz Stigmata Force-1x AXS RSV - £6,999.99 / $7,699
Merida Silex 7000 - £3,000 / $N/A
Budget Road Bike of the Year:
Specialized Allez E5 - £1,000 / $1,200
Cube Attain Pro - £1,099 / $N/A
Trek Domane AL 2 Gen 4 - £1,050 / $1,199.99
Vitus Razor Disc VR - £799.99
Urban Electric Bike of the Year:
Cannondale Compact Neo - £2,000 / $1,900
Ridgeback Arcus 3 - £2,999.99 / $N/A
Merida eSpresso CC 675 EQ 2024 - £4,000 / $N/A
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ - £3,400 / $4,499
Tern NBD S5i - £4,000 / $4,699
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What are the best mountain bikes on sale in 2024? We have the answers.
Bike of the Year has come around again, and Tom, Rob and Al have been hard at work testing some of the best mountain bikes around.
In this episode, our tech team discuss the best trail, enduro, full-fat and SL ebikes, following three months of dedicated testing.
For full reviews, head over to BikeRadar.com as we reveal the winners, or keep an eye on our YouTube channel as we present our top-3 winners on film.
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In this edition of the BikeRadar Podcast, senior technical writer Simon von Bromley and senior technical editor Ashley Quinlan discuss Ash’s recent test of £500 alloy wheelsets.
The duo cover off the key winners and losers, deliver some surprising findings and discuss whether a £500 alloy wheelset is worth buying in 2024.
Finally, Ash shares some of his key thought-provoking takeaways following the test.
Remember, we’d love to hear your opinions about anything discussed in this episode – drop us an email at [email protected] with any questions or comments!
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If you’ve been paying attention to the pro road-racing scene recently, you may have noticed many riders are increasingly using oversized chainrings.
Are today’s pro riders so fast they simply need bigger gears than before, or could there be more to this tech trend than meets the eye?
In today’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Simon von Bromley sits down with Liam Cahill to discuss this development and whether there’s anything the rest of us can learn from it.
If you have any thoughts, questions or feedback, you can contact the team at [email protected].
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Are you confused by the jargon you read in our reviews? Find technical terms all a bit much?
In this podcast, our technical writer and all-round tech-head Luke Marshall guides you through some of the terms that pop up frequently in our mountain bike reviews.
If there are other terms you’re not sure the meaning of, pop us an email, and we’ll do our best to help. Our email address is [email protected].
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Sea Otter 2024, part trade show, part mountain, road and gravel festival, has just wrapped up. The beady eyes of George Scott and Jack Luke have been on the search for the best MTB kit at the show, and they bring you their top picks here.
From fancy frames to brand new pedals, via a very fast set of tyres, the 2024 Sea Otter has provided the goods.
Our team pushed out a lot of tech content on BikeRadar’s Instagram account, so you can catch up with even more here: https://www.instagram.com/bikeradar/
And, of course, there are a host of articles on the site now, and coming soon, covering all aspects of the show.
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/sea-otter-classic-2024-mtb-tech
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/maxxis-aspen-st
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/neko-mulally-bonded-dh-frame
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2024-sea-otter-new-gravel-tech
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Sea Otter 2024 has landed, merging trade-show tech with bike-festival vibes. Our editorial duo of Jack Luke and George Scott are pounding the grounds of Laguna Seca Raceway to bring you the best bits.
This podcast focuses on the best of the drop-bar tech seen on day one.
Jack Luke almost lost his marbles when he spotted Ritchey’s new Montebello randonneur bike, and was blown away by 5Dev’s scuff-proof cranks. There also were some fancy bikes from the likes of Parlee, while the team got a hands-on look at the new Cane Creek Invert gravel fork that has certainly stirred up plenty of comments.
For the most up-to-date news from the show, follow BikeRadar’s Instagram account here: https://www.instagram.com/bikeradar/
And, of course, there are plenty of in-depth features on BikeRadar.com, including the stories below on Ritchey, Parlee, 5Dev and Cane Creek.
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/ritchey-montebello
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2024-parlee-ouray
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/5dev-diamond-coated-cranks
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/cane-creek-invert-gravel-suspension-forks
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In today’s episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, deputy editor Jack Luke and senior technical writer Simon von Bromley discuss the latest tech news in road cycling.
Last week saw the launch of the new ENVE Fray and BMC Roadmachine – both endurance road bikes with an all-road slant. As well as sharing details of each new bike the pair discuss whether all-road bikes can really do double duty off and on the tarmac.
Next up, Jack and Simon discuss Campagnolo’s new HPPM power meter, and why it took the BikeRadar team by surprise.
Finally, this week’s podcast wraps with details about Shimano’s new Essa groupset – an 8-speed 1x-only groupset designed specifically for budget bikes. The duo consider how it fits in with Shimano’s Cues range, and what it could signal for entry-level bikes of the future.
As always, if you have any comments, questions or feedback about what was discussed in this podcast, you can email the BikeRadar team at [email protected].
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke, Tom Marvin and Warren Rossiter answer questions sent in by you, our beloved listeners.
From average chain life to describing the feel of tyres, the trio shares solutions for your burning tech questions.
Thanks to Steve Wilson, Nicolas Rogowski, Tom Parish, Owen Lockwood and everyone else for sending in your questions!
If you have any questions you want answered in a future episode, send them to [email protected]
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It's the morning after the night before and, with the dust settling on another edition of Paris-Roubaix, George, Liam and Simon sit down to digest this year's tech highlights. Big tyres, bigger chainrings, aero optimisations and even gravel bikes featured over the cobbles of the Hell of the North.
Got a question for the team? You can email us at [email protected]
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Dropper seatposts are near-ubiquitous on modern mountain bikes, but what separates the good from the bad, how do they work and what should you look out for when shopping for a new one?
Hot on the heels of a nine-way test, BikeRadar digital writer Nick Clark outlines the key buying considerations and spills the beans on the best and worst of dropper seatpost tech today.
He’s joined by BikeRadar MTB presenter Tom Law and deputy editor Jack Luke, who’ve each spent enough time swearing into a seat tube and fishing about for pesky cables to earn a spot in this episode.
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It’s easy to assume professional bike riders get access to the best kit available, but the reality can be very different.
From wild monocoque triathlon bikes through to ultra-light climbing bikes, long socks and myriad aerodynamic upgrades, there are many things pros simply aren’t allowed to use due to stringent regulations or sponsor restrictions.
In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, two of the team’s keenest roadies, Simon von Bromley and Liam Cahill, discuss all these things and how they’d change the rules if they were in charge.
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BikeRadar’s XC fans Rach and Tom look ahead to the 2024 XC season. The first rounds are coming up shortly in Brazil and the summer’s Olympic Games are on the horizon.
The past six months have seen a host of exciting, new XC bikes and tech being launched, so in this episode we discuss the latest race bikes as well as picking out who we think will take home the gold from the summer Games in Paris.
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Which accessories do you need for mountain biking and which don’t you need? We run through the five most important mountain bike accessories and reveal the five you don’t really need (though they may be nice to have).
With over 70 years of cumulative MTB experience, Tom, Rob and Al know what makes our riding lives easier — and what doesn’t really make much difference.
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Fastest Known Times (FKTs) are individual time trials raced over typically mixed-terrain ultra-endurance routes.
A long-established racing format in the thru-hiking and backpacking worlds, cycling FKTs have surged in popularity in recent years.
In today's episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, custodian of fastestknowntimes.org.uk and ultra-endurance racing legend Molly Weaver explains what FKTs are, their rules and how to take one for yourself.
Weaver turned pro in 2015, riding for Matrix Fitness Pro Cycling, before wrapping up her pro road career in 2018 riding for Trek-Drops.
Weaver has gone on to become a legend in the ultra-endurance scene, competing in this year’s Atlas Mountain Race, the Trans Pyrenees, the GB Divide, the Highland Trail 550 and more.
At the time of recording, she holds no fewer than eight UK FKTs. She’s also one of our only guests to have their own Wikipedia page.
Weaver is joined by deputy editor Jack Luke and senior videographer Robyn Furtado – the only person on the BikeRadar team with the necessary experience to talk with authority about what it takes to race an ultra.
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How do you pick a pocket-friendly gravel bike? What should you look out for and what key features can you expect if you’re spending around £1,000?
Senior road technical editor Warren Rossiter has recently completed a test of budget gravel bikes, and in this episode he and Tom discuss the entry-level gravel bike market.
They cover the kit you’re likely to find, and the types of bikes available at this price point, as well as running through the four bikes in Warren’s recent test.
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Bike of the Year is coming! Testing for our annual bike review bonanza is well underway. In this episode, George Scott is joined by two of our lead testers, Tom Marvin and Warren Rossiter, to preview Bike of the Year 2024. With nine categories across road, gravel, MTB and urban, what bikes can you expect to see in the test? Tune-in to find out…
Read more on L-Twoo’s new gravel groupsets from the Taipei Cycle Show: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/taipei-2024-l-twoo-gravel-groupsets
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Specialized’s cross-country bike, the Epic 8, was launched with an updated RockShox Flight Attendant, updated to work seamlessly with XC race rigs.
In this episode, Tom Marvin speaks to Brian Gordon, Specialized’s product lead on all things XC, and Chris Mandell, North America PR man for SRAM. They discuss the new Specialized Epic 8 and Epic 8 EVO, as well as the latest wireless developments in suspension – Flight Attendant.
Along the way, host Jack Luke quizzes Tom on his experience of both new bikes and RockShox’s electronic equipment.
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What are your baseline fork settings? The dark-arts of bar tape, and our pick of the best workstands, plus more, feature in this episode of our Tech Q&A series.
Tech experts Warren Rossiter and Alex Evans weigh in to help out our listeners navigate the world of cycling tech.
Have you any unanswered questions? Pop them to [email protected] and we’ll include them in a future episode.
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It’s (another) new bike day at BikeRadar – the 10th generation Giant TCR has launched, and we’ve jumped into the podcast studio to cover the major headlines.
Senior technical editor Ashley Quinlan is your host, joined by road tech aficionados Simon von Bromley and Liam Cahill to discuss how the latest TCR stacks up.
We also hear from Giant’s Andrew Juskaitis, who helps us position the TCR versus the Propel, talks us through the brand’s new carbon manufacturing technique and explains how Giant has looked beyond the frame when designing the bike.
You can read all about the new Giant TCR on BikeRadar now.
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In this latest edition of the BikeRadar Podcast, senior technical editor Ashley Quinlan sits down with Factor Bikes CEO and founder, Rob Gitelis.
They discuss Rob’s history in the cycling world, firstly behind the scenes in carbon manufacture before taking over at Factor, then move on to the future of the material as well as take on the big question about the state of the bike industry today.
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Manufacturers of carbon rims are increasingly adopting hookless rims, citing benefits such as lower weight, improved aerodynamics and reduced manufacturing costs.
Last week, though, on stage five of the 2024 UAE Tour, Thomas De Gendt suffered a high-speed crash while – seemingly – just riding along.
De Gendt’s wheels, a set of Zipp’s 353 NSW carbon wheels with hookless rims, were initially deemed to be at fault, but can we be sure about what actually happened, and could there be more to this story than meets the eye?
In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, deputy editor, Jack Luke, and senior technical writer, Smon von Bromley, discuss the incident and what it might mean for the future of wheel and tyre tech on road bikes.
Since this episode was recorded, Vittoria has released a statement seeking to clarify the cause of the incident: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/vittoria-statement-de-gendt-crash-hookless-rims
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How do we test the best road cycling kit on the market?
In a follow-up to our MTB testing secrets podcast, Tom sits down with Ash and Simon to discuss the trickiest road cycling kit to test, and how we overcome those difficulties.
Power meters, saddles, shoes, wheels and smart trainers all pose their own difficulties, but with a bit of know-how and experience, we can ensure our reviews are as accurate as possible.
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It’s been a big week for tech news on BikeRadar. George, Jack and Simon discuss five of the week’s most interesting stories, from Campagnolo’s new gravel groupset to a revamped Canyon Spectral trail bike, via five-star power meter pedals.
Read more on BikeRadar:
Campagnolo Ekar GT is the brand’s widest-ranging gravel groupset ever – and it's cheaper than Ekar
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/campagnolo-ekar-gt
Favero’s new off-road power meter pedals ditch the pods and undercut rivals on price
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/favero-assioma-pro-mx-power-meter-pedals
Favero Assioma PRO MX review
Canyon revamps Spectral CF range with K.I.S. steering stabiliser, frame storage and reduced travel
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2024-canyon-spectral-cf-range
Canyon Spectral CF 9 first ride review
Panaracer's new Agilest Fast road tyre is claimed to be ‘as fast as anything in the market’
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/panaracer-agilest-fast-tyre
New Oakley Aro 7 helmet cheats the wind with integrated visor
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2024-oakley-aro-7-aero-helmet
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Our Tech Q&A episodes are back, with Rob and Warren giving their expert advice on all things cycling tech and answering the questions our listeners have sent to [email protected] .
In this episode, we weigh in on light versus heavy spokes, and the plethora of headset options out there. We’ve questions on the necessity of cycling computers and the differences between single-pivot linkage actuated suspension (faux-bar) and Horst-Link (four-bar) designs. There’s also a request for recommendations when it comes to purchasing a bike for a child.
If you’ve a question of your own, please pop us an email! ”
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In today’s episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, deputy editor Jack Luke and senior technical editor Tom Marvin discuss this week’s biggest news stories in MTB tech.
With Orange Bikes saved from administration, the pair consider how the brand may evolve in the coming years. They also ponder what it is that makes Pivot, and brands like it, so cool, and the proliferation of integration on modern mountain bikes.
And please don’t forget to share your thoughts on what you consider the coolest cycling brands and integration with [email protected]
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With decades of experience between them, our tech team of Tom, Rob and Luke have come up against a raft of tricky tests in their time.
Some products are simply difficult to put through their paces, while others involve a lot of background work to ensure the i’s are dotted and the t’s crossed.
Over the years, the team has come up with a few ways of ensuring our reviews are as accurate as possible – and some of those techniques might leave you surprised!
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Winter can be a tough time for a cyclist, so in this episode, BikeRadar's George Scott, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley talk through 6 winter cycling mistakes to avoid. And they're talking from bitter experience!
Listen to our podcast with three waterproof experts – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bikeradar-podcast/id1461106709?i=1000644146441
Read Simon's High-Mileage Heroes of the Sportful Fiandre Light NoRain Vest: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/sportful-fiandre-light-norain-vest
BikeRadar's buyer's guide to chain lubes: https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/chain-lubes
How to wax your chain: https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/workshop/how-to-wax-a-chain
How to treat and avoid saddle sores: https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/health/how-to-avoid-and-treat-saddle-sores
UK Climbing – 10 tips on staying warm in winter: https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/skills/10_tips_on_staying_warm_in_winter_by_andy_kirkpatrick-6903
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It’s raining, you’ve got your waterproof on, and yet you’re still wet – why?
Three industry experts talk waterproof tech with BikeRadar, explaining how waterproof fabrics work, where they work best (when it’s dry, apparently!), how to look after them, and what’s coming in the future.
Anyone who regularly cycles in the rain should find some interesting and useful nuggets of information in this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast.
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Campagnolo, the iconic Italian groupset manufacturer, isn’t sponsoring a WorldTour professional team in 2024.
Do Campagnolo’s groupsets and components simply perform worse than those from Shimano and SRAM? Or could commercial considerations have driven Campagnolo’s exit from cycling’s elite road racing calendar?
With the new season now under way, Simon von Bromley and Oscar Huckle discuss the possible reasons behind this decline and how Campagnolo might turn things around.
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In this episode, Tom, Rob and Liam look into their pro-racing fantasies. If they could be pros for a season, what type of pro rider would they like to be? And, if they were a pro, which race would they absolutely love to compete in?
Just to throw a curveball in there, they also have to pick an event from a completely different genre of cycling to enter, just for the hell of it.
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Following our overview of predicted MTB launches, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley run through eight road bikes we think may be launched this year.
Cyclical development and release schedules enable us to make some fairly solid predictions. 2024 is also an Olympic year, so any brand gets two juicy munches out of the marketing cherry, significantly increasing the likelihood of new bike launches.
Our gossip geeks also discuss whether consumer tastes or convergent design philosophies drive progress, the one thing Simon would change about the Canyon Aeroad and the future of material science in cycling.
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We’re looking ahead again in this episode, trying to predict which new mountain bikes will hit the shop floor in 2024.
Bike brands tend to follow semi-regular update schedules, so with a few popular models getting long in the tooth, we’re expecting new versions to appear this year.
It’s also an Olympic year, and so perhaps we’ll see a few new XC race bikes propped up in the pits as the season starts, ready for a full release as the Paris Games get a little closer.
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Our Tech Q&A podcasts return in 2024 with Rob and Warren answering our listeners tech queries.
In this episode we cover issues arising from worn out brake pads and sticky pistons, to potentially crushed carbon, rear derailleurs not behaving after being ridden through floods and tubeless valves filled with gunk.
If you have your own tech question you’d like our technical editors to delve into, drop us an email – our address is [email protected]
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Our MTB tech team love their mountain bikes, but there’s always going to be something that irks us.
In this episode of the podcast, Tom, Al and Luke pick out the one thing that they wish they could change to make their mountain biking lives that little bit easier.
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Rob, Tom, Luke and Al are in the unbelievably fortunate position to ride tons of bikes every year, meaning they only own one or two, if any at all.
But, what if they had to put their money where their mouths were?
In this episode, our mountain bike tech team pick out the bikes that would be worthy of dropping their own dollar on. Do they put themselves into years of debt to buy a superbike, or are they budget-conscious and confident they can spot a performance bargain? Listen to find out!
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The 2024 WorldTour kicks off soon with the start of the men’s and women’s editions of the Tour Down Under in Adelaide.
While not the biggest race in the World Tour calendar, the Tour Down Under is the first opportunity for top-flight teams to show off their latest wares.
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, loose-lipped Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley spill the tea on the latest new tech that has already been spotted at training camps and on Instagram.
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While road tech can often feel as though it moves with the zeal of a glacier, 2023 was an interesting year.
We saw new endurance bikes herald the greater conflation of endurance and gravel, new tubeless road tyres from most of the big brands and fresh road groupsets from the Big Three (and more besides), to name just a few.
But what does 2024 hold? In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley look ahead into the year ahead and discuss the BikeRadar tech team’s predictions.
Did Jack pronounce Schwalbe wrong? Watch these two videos to find out!
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Just over the horizon lie a host of unknown releases, with potentially ride-changing advances in bike and kit tech. Where do we think the industry should be heading? Are brands focusing too much attention on the wrong areas, or are their developments lacklustre? BikeRadar’s gaggle of technical aficionados, Tom Marvin, Luke Marshall, Tom Law and Alex Evans, have donned their thinking caps to predict where MTB tech is heading.
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As the BikeRadar team takes its annual look into the crystal ball ahead of the new year, what better time to look back at our 2023 bike tech predictions and come clean on what we got wrong?
In this episode, Simon von Bromley is joined by Jack Luke and Tom Marvin to discuss road, gravel and mountain bike tech prophecies that didn’t come to pass, and why that might be. Was the BikeRadar team ahead of the curve, or barking up the wrong tree?
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Senior technical editors Al Evans and Tom Marvin discuss an incredibly busy year of mountain bike tech.
The guys look at the key releases in drivetrains, suspension, enduro, trail, XC and electric bikes, picking out the most interesting and news-worthy stories from the last year.
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With another year in bike tech almost over, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley look back at some of 2023’s biggest news stories.
Topics include the relaunched Raleigh Chopper, Shimano’s crankset recall, SRAM’s T-Type Eagle Transmission, Van Rysel’s ambition to become a “top five global brand”, the Specialized Sirrus Carbon and more.
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From the biggest bike and groupset launches to innovations that arguably missed the mark, 2023 was an interesting year for tech news in road and gravel.
In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Ashley Quinlan, Simon von Bromley and Liam Cahill sit down to discuss some of their personal highlights from the year gone by.
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Just how good are modern downhill mountain bikes? Are they as hard to handle as an F1 car or can any mere mortal throw a leg over one and be certain of a great time?
In this episode, Rob is joined by Luke Marshall, our resident downhill racing expert, who’s returned from the French Alps after testing three of the latest DH bikes to share his findings and answer those all-important questions.
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Simon von Bromley thinks gamified indoor cycling, typified by Zwift’s virtual worlds, is the best thing since tanwall tyres.
BikeRadar’s chief smart-trainer tester argues that indoor cycling apps should learn from popular video games, such as Mario Kart, and prioritise fun over realism.
On the other hand, Jack Evans wants to get fit, not have fun, on his turbo trainer. He prefers apps that focus on structured workouts, such as TrainerRoad.
With Jack Luke mediating, the pair debate their diametrically opposed views on indoor cycling.
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/indoor-cycling-gamification/
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/indoor-cycling-is-boring/
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke, Simon von Bromley and Tom Marvin discuss the week’s biggest news in cycling tech.
First off, the trio take a look at CeramicSpeed’s latest piece of high-end bling – the €579 / $669 Oversized Pulley Wheel System for SRAM’s Eagle Transmission drivetrains.
Next, Simon spills the beans on Van Rysel’s new RCR Pro. Created for the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale team and soon to be raced in the WorldTour, could this be the best-value superbike out there?
Wrapping things up is the news that Strava has finally implemented direct and group messaging . Is this a game-changing feature, and are there other features the team would like to see added to the popular ride-sharing app?
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Warren Rossiter has had the chance to ride new endurance road bikes from two of the biggest manufacturers around, the Specialized Roubaix and the Giant Defy.
These bikes indicate two divergent takes on what makes for a great endurance road bike.
The Roubaix displays all-day comfort along with Specialized’s Future Shock suspension system, while the Defy is a ‘proper’ road bike, with quick handling derived from the TCR but with a little more comfort built in.
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MBUK and Cycling Plus magazines recently celebrated some of the standout riders in the world of cycling, with their inaugural Rider of the Year awards.
Via a public vote and expert panel, awards were given for Newcomer of the Year, Lifetime Achievement and Rider of the Year, across both road and mountain biking.
In this episode , our magazine editors, James Costley White from MBUK and Matt Baird from Cycling Plus, as well as podcast regular Rob Weaver, discuss the nominees and winners with Tom Marvin.
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For a lot of people, buying a mountain bike tyre is a process shrouded in mystery. Confusing and undescriptive product names, a zillion tyre carcass options and compounds that appear to defy logical conventions all make deciding which tyre you need for the type of riding you do a mind-boggling affair. But who’s at fault? Do tyre brands need to make their naming conventions simpler – or even unified – to help people understand and compare models? BikeRadar’s tech-focused staffers Rob, Luke, Tom, and Alex chime in with their opinions.
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, gravel newbie Simon von Bromley quizzes gravel regulars Warren Rossiter and Tom Marvin on their hints and tips to survive a winter struggling through the mud.
From bike prep to clothing, nutrition to route selection, our gravel team’s tips ensure that Simon will keep pedalling with a smile on his face this winter.
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Our friends and colleagues at MBUK magazine have launched a new podcast! In series one, the team behind the UK’s best-selling mountain biking magazine is taking to the airwaves every Tuesday to look back at the moments that helped shaped the sport, from bike launches that broke tech boundaries to iconic riders, events and trails.
Two regular voices on the BikeRadar Podcast – Rob Weaver and Tom Marvin – are joined by members of the MBUK team throughout the series. In this special episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Tom and Rob provide a snapshot of what you can expect to hear.
Love mountain biking? Make sure you go and subscribe – just search for the MBUK Podcast, via Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/39q6MhAohXcOYWaCI4PNk3
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon von Bromley grills Rob Weaver and Luke Marshall on the essential accessories they’d recommend to anyone starting out in mountain biking.
What accessories do you like to take on your gravel rides? Send your recommendations to [email protected]
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George Scott and Mac Cassin are back for the fifth and final episode in our training series with Wahoo Fitness.
This time out, Mac, Wahoo’s principal sports scientist, talks BikeRadar’s editor-in-chief, George, through five common training myths.
1) 90rpm is the best cadence for everyone
2) A change in body weight of 2% relating to dehydration negatively impacts performance
3) A lighter bike (or rider) is the best way to ride faster
4) Lactic acid is the reason for all of your pain during and after a hard workout
5) Once you hit 30/40/50/60, you will only get slower
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Following our headliner bike test, which looked at which bikes signified where the mountain bike industry is heading in 2024, our tech heads talk through four of the emerging trends to look out for.
Has geometry peaked? Do you need loads of travel? We also discuss high pivots and ebike tech.
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With winter fast approaching, we’re back for episode four in our training series with Wahoo Fitness. How can you make the most of your training time? Should you be doing base training or high-intensity intervals?
BikeRadar’s George Scott sits down with Wahoo’s principal sports scientist, Mac Cassin, and WorldTour pro-turned-gravel racer, Ian Boswell, to find out more.
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Hill climb racing showcases radical, often verging on excessive, ways to save weight from bikes in the battle against gravity.
This year’s UK National Hill Climb Championships on the unusually long 4km ascent of the Struggle, in the Lake District, was no different.
But the tech trends we noticed on the Cumbrian hillside show weight might not be absolutely everything, even when racing uphill.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK1DEJi6aq8
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/pro-bike/2023-hill-climb-nationals-tech/
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/2023-hill-climb-tech-trends/
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Understanding your training zones is key if you want to make the most out of your time on the bike.
BikeRadar’s George Scott sits down with Mac Cassin, Wahoo’s principal sports scientist, and Nate Wilson, a performance manager for Team EF Education–EasyPost, to find out why training zones are important – and how zones can be used by amateurs and pros alike to train more effectively.
Read more about training zones on BikeRadar: https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/training-zones/
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In this episode of the podcast, our testing team of Tom Marvin, Alex Evans, Luke Marshall and Tom Law talk through the six bikes that have made it into our 2024 Headline Bike Test.
The broad range of bikes featured in this test all represent the direction mountain biking is heading in, and we’ve been putting them through their paces over the past few months.
Featured are the XC-focussed Cervélo ZFS-5, the ready-to-rally Norco Sight, Trek’s high-pivot enduro Slash, the pocket-friendly Merida One-Twenty, Scott’s electric Lumen and Vitus’ long-travel, Bafang-powered e-Mythique LT.
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We're back for episode two in our training series with Wahoo Fitness. In this episode, Wahoo's principal sports scientist, Mac Cassin, talks BikeRadar's George Scott through fitness testing.
What is a fitness test, why should you do one and what options are out there? While Functional Threshold Power may often be the go-to test, Mac also explains why FTP isn't always the answer.
Got a fitness or training question for Mac? Email us at [email protected]
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We all lust after the pro-spec bikes seen on the WorldTour circuit, but do you actually get a better bike by paying top dollar?
In an era of carbon fibre, electronic shifting, and hydraulic disc brakes, it might be possible to get all the performance you’ll ever need from a mid-range bike.
In this episode, BikeRadar’s senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley, and senior technical editor, Ashley Quinlan, discuss a recent group test of three mid-range road racing bikes – the Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 8, the Scott Addict RC 40 and the Argon 18 Sum Pro Force AXS.
They also ponder the definition of a ‘superbike’ and whether it’s ever truly worth shelling out for high-end bikes and parts.
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For the first episode in our new series with Wahoo Fitness, BikeRadar’s George Scott is joined by Wahoo’s lead sports scientist, Mac Cassin, for a training jargon buster.
George quizzes Mac on ten key training terms, covering: structured training, power, heart rate, training zones, FTP, energy systems, endurance, sweetspot, VO2 max and periodisation.
Got a question for Mac? Email us at [email protected]
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon von Bromley grills Jack Luke and Tom Marvin on the gravel cycling accessories they recommend ahead of his conversion to a full-time gravel rider.
What accessories do you like to take on your gravel rides? Send your recommendations to [email protected]
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke, Simon von Bromley and Tom Marvin discuss this week’s biggest news in cycling tech.
Kicking things off, Simon explains why he thinks the new Aerosensor Aerodynamic Cycling System might be the DIY aero optimisation system we’ve been waiting for.
The trio then delve into the new Orbea Occam, arguing about whether flip chips are pointless along the way. Finally, Jack gives an overview of his review of the new Canyon Grail.
Please send us your thoughts on flip chips and adjustable geometry to [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you!
· https://www.bikeradar.com/news/aerosensor-aerodynamic-cycling-system/
· https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2022-orbea-occam/
· https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/gravel-bikes/canyon-grail-cfr-di2-review/
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The new men’s UCI gravel world champion, Matej Mohorič, speaks to BikeRadar’s George Scott less than 24 hours after winning the rainbow jersey in his first-ever gravel race.
Here’s what we know so far about the new Merida Silex: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/new-merida-silex/
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In this Tech Q&A we have our senior road technical editor Warren Rossiter and senior technical writer Simon von Bromley offering up their expertise on a range of listener questions.
How deep is too deep, when it comes to carbon hoops? Can you tell how worn your cassette is? Plus questions on integrated bars, budget bike choices and the pros and cons of latex inner tubes.
If you have a question for a future Tech Q&A, don’t forget to fire them through to [email protected]
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Aerosensor recently launched its Aerodynamic Cycling System (ACS), a suite of devices which promise real-time drag measurements on the road.
With a patented design claimed to offer easy setup and repeatable data “in practically all weather conditions” could the Aerosensor ACS be about to reshape aerodynamic testing in cycling?
To find out, BikeRadar’s senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley, spoke to Aerosensor’s founder, Dr Barney Garrood.
With extensive experience as an aerodynamicist in Formula 1, Dr Garrood created Aerosensor to apply his technical knowledge gained in motorsport to cycling.
For full details about the Aerosensor Aerodynamic Cycling System, head to www.bikeradar.com.
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In this episode, our mountain bikers Tom, Tom and Max play a quick game of ‘Would you rather?'. Presented with a choice between two unappealing propositions, the guys have to choose what combo of mountain bike kit they’d strap to their bikes to get the most out of their rides.
Would they pick grippy tyres that puncture all the time, or tyres that never puncture but slip and slide all over the place? Perhaps they prefer a rigid bike with a dropper, or a full-suspension rig with a rigid post? Listen in as our trio of avid mountain bikers answer these and a host of other hypothetical questions.
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Shimano has recalled 2.8 million 11-speed Hollowtech road cranks worldwide following 4,519 incidents of cranksets delaminating in the US and Canada alone. Muddled early communications left riders and bike shops uncertain of exactly what was going on and too many questions remain unanswered by Shimano.
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, senior tech writer Simon von Bromley and deputy editor Jack Luke discuss what happened in the hours after the recall was announced and where Shimano goes from here.
If your crankset has failed or you work in a bike shop participating in the recall programme, contact us at [email protected] – we're keen to hear how the process is working for riders and retailers.
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BikeRadar’s Alex Evans and Tom Law discuss why SRAM’s entry into the ebike motor market is a big deal, the brand now offering a top-to-tail outfit of bike componentry. From the system’s wireless connectivity and simple controls through to its automatic-shifting tech, this level of full-system integration is unprecedented. But is the new system any good? Alex and Tom take a deep dive to find out.
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Simon Warren, author of the 100 Greatest Climbs series of books, joins George Scott for this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast.
Simon’s latest book covers 100 ascents in Spain, plus the Canary Islands and Majorca, but George tasks Simon with picking out six of the very best.
Buy the book: https://www.100climbs.co.uk/product-page/100-greatest-cycling-climbs-of-spain
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In this special edition of the BikeRadar podcast, digital writer Jack Evans records live from the British Gravel Championships at the King’s Cup Gravel Festival in Suffolk, east England.
After taking part himself, Jack reports on a prestigious event in the UK off-road racing scene.
You’ll hear from gravel galacticos, such as Ineos Grenadier Connor Swift and double Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee, and women’s podium finishers.
The cry of the crowd, buzzing freehubs and whirring pressure washers will transport you to the fast, dusty tracks of the King’s Forest.
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/pro-bike/british-gravel-championships-tech-gallery/
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BikeRadar’s Rob Weaver and Alex Evans do a deep dive on four retro mountain bikes they want brought back to life with a modern twist. The pair discuss – among other things – the early days of drop-bar MTBs with Raleigh’s Tomac, the off-the-shelf performance of Giant’s ATX One DH, and how these bikes could be modernised to reflect current trends.
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke and Tom Marvin discuss the biggest news in cycling tech this week, kicking things off with the new Santa Cruz Heckler SL and the Wahoo Kickr Move.
We also hear from Ash Quinlan and Specialized’s senior design engineer, Glenn Bennett, who gives us the inside scoop on what went into designing the new Roubaix.
Finally, we get a sneaky peek at the findings of Tom’s Classified Powershift hub review.
As ever, if you have any thoughts, questions or feedback, email us at [email protected]
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BikeRadar’s George, Alex and Simon bring news of three new bikes. We’ve got something for everyone, with the new Ridley Falcn road bike, revamped Trek Slash enduro bike, and rough and rowdy Wilier Adlar gravel bike.
Read our review of the Ridley Falcn – https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/road-bikes/ridley-falcn-rs-ultegra-di2-review/
Watch our video on the Trek Slash – https://youtu.be/-Izh1HyB_ck?si=Np60KsY6uEwG92ZG
Listen to our podcast about high-pivot mountain bikes – https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Vpe7OhEZpo16qZCVzktQA?si=taVB3dsWRZqtROHtQ18N0A
Read about the Wilier Adlar – https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2024-wilier-adlar/
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BikeRadar’s senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley, recently took eight of the latest high-end road tubeless tyres to Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub to test their rolling resistance.
In this episode, BikeRadar’s senior technical editor, Ashley Quinlan, grills Simon on what he learned from that test, and how the results compared to their subjective impressions of riding each tyre in the real world.
For the full results of the Silverstone lab test plus in-depth reviews of each tyre, head to www.bikeradar.com.
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BikeRadar’s power meter cognoscente Simon von Bromley is often asked: “Which power meter should I buy?”.
His answer is nuanced. Simon says you have to make compromises when choosing a power meter and probably always will.
In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Simon discusses one of his favourite bike tech topics with senior road technical editor Ashley Quinlan and digital writer Jack Evans.
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/the-perfect-power-meter-doesnt-exist/
https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-power-meters/
https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/how-to-train-with-power/
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6BxsABCd5m7X5JwBahGyZ4
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5t5aE146Syjl9HiQwJuQVt
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In this episode, senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley, is joined by road and gravel presenter, Liam Cahill and Ashley Quinlan, senior technical editor, to discuss the two big launches from Shimano – GRX RX810 and 105 R7100.
Having attended the press camp in Portland, OR, USA, Liam shares all the details plus his impressions of how the new 12-speed GRX performs.
In the final section, the trio dissect 105 R7100 – Shimano’s first 12-speed mechanical road groupset – and whether there’s enough new tech to justify anyone with 11-speed 105 R7000 upgrading.
For the full details on both launches, head to www.bikeradar.com.
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Over-biking or under-biking – which should you do? Is it best to buy a bike that can definitely handle every trail you’re going to throw its way, or is doing so going to lead to an uninspiring ride on more mellow, every-day terrain?
If your bike isn’t built for the toughest trails, are you going to be left in a terrified heap, or grinning from ear to ear, as you wrestle it over hostile terrain? Our tech writers battle it out.
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Some of the world’s top professional cyclists are taking sodium bicarbonate to improve their performance in high-intensity efforts.
To find out why, Jack Evans, BikeRadar’s digital writer and one of the team's strongest athletes, recently took part in the first independent trial of the Maurten Bicarb System used by Team Jumbo-Visma.
In this episode, Jack explains how sodium bicarbonate can potentially improve cycling performance and reveals what happened when he took 20 bicarb capsules.
Joined by senior technical editor Ashley Quinlan and senior technical writer Simon von Bromley, Jack discusses what else he discovered about the legal, performance-enhancing supplement while researching an in-depth feature.
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Specialized and Canyon have both unveiled new, premium road bikes in recent weeks.
The Tarmac SL8 made its first official appearance at the men’s World Championship road race in Glasgow.
Canyon lifted the lid on the all-new Endurace CFR and updated Endurace CF SLX days later.
In this edition of the BikeRadar podcast, Jack Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley and Jack Evans. They discuss Specialized’s claim that the Tarmac SL8 is faster than the Venge and weigh in on the ‘Speed Sniffer’ head tube.
Jack Evans gives us a preview of his Endurace CFR review. Simon likens the endurance road bike’s top tube storage hatch to a Game Boy battery cover and bemoans its adjustable, integrated cockpit.
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/specialized-tarmac-sl8-launches/
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2023-canyon-endurace/
https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/road-bikes/canyon-endurace-cfr-etap-review/
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We’re lucky at BikeRadar to be able to try out tons of new gear, whether that be bike components or riding kit. This means we rarely need to buy our own kit, which is a lovely problem to have.
However, we’re not immune to the occasional purchase – perhaps a well-loved bit of test kit that’s been returned, or something a colleague has been raving about catches our eyes.
In this episode, senior technical editor Tom Marvin is joined by technical writers Luke Marshall and Nick Clark to discuss the kit and clothing they’ve spent their own money on – if they’ve dug into their pockets, it must be pretty good!
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A professional road cyclist’s bike is clearly different from yours – but is that always a good thing?
At BikeRadar, we have plenty of expertise and opinions on pro bike tech.
In this podcast, senior mountain bike technical editor Tom Marvin is joined by road and gravel video presenter Liam Cahill and digital writer Jack Evans.
From handlebar width and bike weight to component choice, the trio discuss the peculiarities of pro bike setup. It turns out, they don’t always envy what elite cyclists have to ride.
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/pro-bike/pro-bikes-are-different-to-yours/
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/best-value-aero-upgrades/
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/2013-pinarello-dogma-vs-2023-cervelo-r5-s5/
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/pro-bike/einer-rubio-canyon-aeroad-cfr/
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Gravel race bikes and gravel bikepacking bikes are two very different things, so why do we still call both of them 'gravel bikes'? In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, senior technical editor Warren Rossiter argues that the gravel bike genre needs splitting up into sub-sections, to help riders better distinguish between the increasingly diverse set of bikes labelled as ‘gravel’.
For his full review, head to https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/gravel-bike-categorisation/
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In between seeking out new tech and eating the finest fayre of his home nation, deputy editor Jack Luke enjoyed the track racing action at the 2023 World Championships in Glasgow.
Sunday found him watching the qualifications for the men’s elite individual pursuit, where Australia’s Conor Leahy put in a storming effort onboard an unreleased Factor track bike, seeding sixth ahead of the final event.
This led to some enthusiastic cheering from a group of Australians in the stands, and who should be in their midst but Paul Collins – the technical director for the Australian cycling team.
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, we hear what Collins thinks could be behind Jumbo-Visma’s success at the 2023 Men’s Tour de France and the hottest trends in track tech today.
Do you have any questions, comments or ideas for the BikeRadar Podcast? Please send them through to [email protected]
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In recent weeks we’ve seen five notable electric mountain bikes being launched onto the market. Our senior technical editors Tom Marvin and Alex Evans bring you all the hot gossip on these new bikes, as well as some riding insights on a few of them too.
The bikes range from under £4000 all the way up to just shy of £15000, making the selection as broad as they come.
The bikes come from Vitus, Pivot, Mondraker, Intense and Trek, there’s plenty more information available on all the models on BIkeRadar.com.
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Bikepacking has exploded in recent years – social media feeds seem filled with aesthetically pleasing pictures of people setting off into the distance on a bike loaded with camping kit.
Here at BikeRadar, we’re not averse to the odd bit of bikepacking. Tom Marvin is joined by digital writer Oscar Huckle and videographer Robyn Furtado – between them they’ve spent plenty of nights under canvas.
The team talk all things bikepacking, from route selection and kit picks, to how to load your bike up with equipment.
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Deputy editor Jack Luke has just reinvigorated his love for mountain bikes after slinging his leg over a Pivot LES XC hardtail. In doing so, he’s realised there’s much to love about the modern mountain bike. But, there’s also lots that needs changing.
In this episode, Jack condenses his rekindled love affair into three great recent developments and three adjustments that still need to happen.
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke, Oscar Huckle and Tom Law discuss the hottest news in bike tech this week.
Kicking things off, the trio examine Microshift Sword – the new affordable 10-speed gravel bike groupset that could have Shimano worried: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/microshift-sword/
We also discuss the new Norco Fluid, which will be Tom’s long-term test bike for the next 12-months: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2023-norco-fluid-fs/
Finally, we examine what VanMoof’s bankruptcy could tell us about the future about integrated tech on bicycles: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/vanmoof-bankruptcy/
As ever, if you have any questions, suggestions or feedback on the BikeRadar Podcast, please send those through to [email protected]
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The new seventh-generation Orbea Orca has broken cover today, with senior technical editor Ashley Quinlan on the ground in Spain to get all the juicy details.
In this special episode, Ash sits down with Joseba Arizaga, Orbea’s road product manager, to get the inside track on the new Orca road bike.
Along the way, the pair discuss the design thinking behind the new Orca and Oquo road wheelsets, plus cover some ground on Orbea’s distinctive business model.
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Tom Marvin is a mountain bike through-and-through. With over 23 years of experience riding bikes off-road, ten of which he’s spent as a writer for BikeRadar, he knows a thing or two about what goes into making a good off-road bike.
All of that time spent mountain biking leaves him scratching his head whenever he swings his leg over a gravel bike. Where is the suspension and why are there two derailleurs?
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke and Liam Cahill cross-examine Tom and his spicy gravel opinions. Do you agree with Tom? Or is he barking up the wrong tree? Let us know at [email protected]
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George, Simon and Liam discuss the trends dominating the 2023 edition of the Tour de France: 1x, wide tyres (and wide rims), narrow handlebars, lightweight aero bikes, TT tech and budget blow-outs.
Read more about the new Factor O2 VAM: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/factor-02-vam-2023/
See all of BikeRadar’s Tour tech coverage: https://www.bikeradar.com/events/tour-de-france/
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SRAM GX Eagle Transmission brings the brand’s its direct-mount derailleur technology to a lower price point with simpler construction and heavier materials bringing it down to £1,180/$1,099/€1,300.
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke, Alex Evans and Tom Law go over the key details of SRAM’s newest mountain bike groupset and share their early ride impressions.
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Sleuthing trade shows and races for new tech is one of our favourite pastimes and 2023 has been a fruitful year for our dedicated team of eagle-eyed nerds.
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke, Simon von Bromley and Ashley Quinlan look back at the leaks of Shimano’s new GRX gravel bike groupset and the 12-speed mechanical version of 105, outlining everything we know so far.
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George Scott and Jack Evans are joined by James Witts, author of Riding With The Rocketmen: One Man's Journey on the Shoulders of Cycling Giants, to find out what it takes to ride the Etape du Tour (or any other mountainous gran fondo).
From training to tech, pacing to nutrition, George, Jack and James share their experiences of riding major events and how you can prepare for a gran fondo of your own.
Read about Jack’s bike for the Haute Route: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/routes-and-rides/horse-for-the-course-the-ultimate-climbing-bike-for-the-three-day-haute-route-davos/
Find out more about James’ latest book: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/riding-with-the-rocketmen-9781399403504/
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In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, recorded at River Cottage HQ in Devon, we meet celebrity chef and environmental campaigner Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.
We get all on the details on Hugh’s unique custom-built River Cottage Rambler bike and meet the bike's creator Darron Coppin, of Sven Cycles.
This Rambler was designed with ruggedness and durability in mind, and features electrical assistance from Shimano and a Fidlock wicker basket.
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George and Simon are in Bilbao for the start of the 2023 Tour de France. They’ve been touring the team hotels ahead of the Grand Départ to find four new bikes from Factor, Ridley, BMC and LOOK.
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Spanning approximately one zillion square metres of the Messe Frankfurt’s halls Eurobike is the world’s biggest cycling trade show.
The show brings together many of the world’s cycling brands, both big and small. While there is enough headline news from mainstream brands to keep BikeRadar’s merry band of content bandits very busy, there are also more new products from smaller companies than we could ever hope to cover. It’s that mountain of weird and wonderful tech that draws us back every year, and what made the 2023 show so much fun.
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke, Nick Clark and Stan Portus look back at their personal highlights from this year’s show and give an overview of what it’s like to stomp about writing content and eating schnitzel for 8-hours a day.
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From a blank slate, gravel cycling clubs, groups and communities have been springing up the world over. What role do these clubs have in the gravel cycling world, and where do we think they’re going in years to come?
We chat to multi-discipline racer, photographer, community builder and YT ambassador, Sami Sauri, Hari Milburn from the local Newtown Park cycling club and our very own Robyn Furtado from the BikeRadar video team.
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Back in March 2022, BikeRadar’s brightest minds sat down with Gary Walker – the site’s beloved sub-editor – to help him choose a new commuting bike, which would in turn become his new long-term test bike.
Alongside commuting, Gary had other big riding plans for his test bike – though he’s more confident shredding fat licks on a guitar than gravelly gnar, Gary hoped to push himself to ride further than before in 2022 and beyond.
After some debate, the team settled on the Ribble Hybrid AL as the perfect bike for Gary – but did we get it right? Tune into the BikeRadar Podcast to find out.
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Gravel racing has certainly caused a splash over the last few years, but where is it going next? Join BikeRadar’s Deputy Editor and gravelista Jack Luke, Colorado-based podium gracer Ben Delaney and party pacer Katherine Moore as we discuss how gravel racing has evolved over recent years, and where it might be heading in the future.
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Senior technical editor Warren sits down with SRAM’s lead product guys JP McCarthy and Brad Menna to get the inside story on the new gravel Apex AXS and Apex mechanical drivetrains
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, we're looking at ways to make your bike last longer. By taking care of your bike, you can make components wear out slower, saving you cash in the long run. Committed CX rider Liam and workshop genius Oscar share their thoughts and experience with tech editor Tom, someone not always overly keen on keeping his bike as fresh as it should be.
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In this two-part podcast, we consult both our in-house gravel gurus, Warren Rossiter and Tom Marvin, as well as YT’s product development manager, Frank Dörr.
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In this episode senior technical editor Tom Marvin talks to tech writer Nick Clark and video presenter Tom Law about the ever evolving world of XC race bikes.
With courses becoming more and more technical, race bikes are getting ever more capable. We discuss this new breed of XC race bike.
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BikeRadar’s senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley, grabs 10 minutes with Max Sciandri, Movistar Team’s sporting director, after stage 18 of the 2023 Giro d’Italia.
While the riders recover in the hotel, Sciandri explains what the support staff get up to every evening during a Grand Tour, and what measures the team takes to ensure the riders can perform at their best day in, day out.
Sciandri also offers insight into the team’s tech choices and tactics for the stage 20 mountain time trial.
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Welcome back for another mini-series on the future of gravel. It wouldn’t be BikeRadar if we didn’t chat about shiny tech developments in the off-road, drop-bar world, but we’re also going to explore how gravel riding and racing are evolving, and as well as the role of new off-road communities.
Join host Katherine Moore as we chat to fellow cycling journalist Ben Delaney, based in Colorado US, and our very own Jack Luke about the genesis of gravel and take a look into the BikeRadar crystal ball.
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Big news in the world of road groupsets as Campagnolo launches its first wireless electronic groupset – Super Record Wireless. In the process, Campagnolo has also ditched the iconic thumb shifter.
Read the rest of our Campagnolo Super Record Wireless coverage:
£4,499 Campagnolo Super Record Wireless groupset ditches thumb shifters and rim brakes – https://www.bikeradar.com/news/campagnolo-super-record-wireless-groupset/
Read Oscar Huckle’s first ride review – https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/components/groupsets/groupset-road/campagnolo-super-record-wireless/
Why I lament the death of Campagnolo’s thumb shifter – https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/the-death-of-campagnolos-thumb-shifter/
Two dream-spec Italian bikes with Campagnolo's Super Record Wireless groupset – https://www.bikeradar.com/news/campagnolo-super-record-wireless-bikes/
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It’s time for another Tech Q&A episode, this time focusing on road wheels and tyres. Senior technical editors Warren Rossiter and Ashley Quinlan team up with Tom Marvin to discuss rim widths, tubeless woes, tyre pressures, and how clicky your freehub should be.
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Tom, Rob and Luke have decades of mountain biking experience between them, and so have racked up many riding regrets, near misses and situations that didn’t quite work out. In this episode, they share their biggest riding regrets.
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Senior technical editor Warren Rossiter’s been in the bike industry for decades, but now more than ever he’s finding there’s some cycling kit he’d certainly prefer to see the back of.
Here, fellow senior technical editor Ashley Quinlan and BikeRadar video presenter Tom Law sit down with Warren to hash out the top seven things (we had to stop him there!) he’d rather were consigned to the history books.
We cover everything from helmet covers to cycling’s enduring problem with the use of arguably unnecessary plastics.
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke, Tom Law and Simon von Bromley look back at the biggest cycling tech news from the last oh-so-busy few weeks.
Among a deluge of other news, we’ve seen no fewer than three headline road bike tyre launches from Pirelli, Specialized and Vittoria. Resident tyre nerd Simon gives us the lowdown on everything we need to know about these sweet new treads.
CeramicSpeed has also released a new super-fancy lube designed for super-long rides in super-bad weather (just in time for summer in the Northern Hemisphere). The trio discuss this new slippery ointment – or, more accurately, listen to Simon extol the virtues of immersion waxing for the zillionth time.
Finally, Tom tries to explain what makes the Forbidden Druid trail bike interesting to Jack and Simon – a pair of smooth-brained roadies who don’t know an idler pivot from a kickback.
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In this bumper 2023 Road Bike of the Year special, BikeRadar’s road and gravel test team of Simon von Bromley, Ashley Quinlan, Warren Rossiter and Katherine Moore, sit down to discuss the top bikes from each category.
Split into Gravel, Budget Road, Women’s Road, Aero Road, Performance Road and Endurance Road, the team discuss which bikes shone in each hotly contested class and reveal this year’s winners.
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In this episode out test team of Rob Weaver, Al Evans and Tom Marvin discuss their top three bikes from the 2023 MTB Bike of the Year test, covering a total of 24 bikes, split into Trail, Enduro and eMTB categories.
They discuss the pros and cons of each bike, as well as revealing the winners in each of their respective categories.
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BikeRadar digital writer Jack Evans speaks to Jenny Graham, the fastest woman to circumnavigate the globe by bicycle. They discuss Jenny’s new book about her Guinness World Record-breaking ride and the story behind its title, Coffee First, Then the World. Jenny explains why she favours unsupported over supported riding and shares her ultra-endurance cycling tips. Plus, find out why she nicknamed her faithful Shand bicycle “little pig”.
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When we test a bike, it’s easy to give a nod of approval to a frame, fork, drivetrain or brake, but it’s often the finishing touches that really ‘make’ a bike.
In this episode, senior technical editor Tom Marvin, digital writer Nick Clark and video presenter Tom Law pick out the components that rarely hog the limelight, but really deserve some time in the spotlight. In turn, this is an appreciation of the rarely praised product manager – the person who’s ridden test mules and studied OEM spec offerings and picked some praiseworthy components.
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French marque Mavic has a storied history in pro cycling. The brand is famous for its establishment of the neutral service, supporting the Tour de France (among a host of other races), and has been a near-constant presence in the bike world for decades.
Recently, Mavic hit difficulties after its sale by the Amer Sports Group, followed by receivership, before an 11th-hour buy-out by the Bourrelier Group.
Senior road tech editor Ashley Quinlan sits down with new co-CEO Jean-Michel Bourrelier to find out about some of the challenges of rescuing Mavic, and is joined by Simon von Bromley and Oscar Huckle in the studio to discuss what could be next for the brand.
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With several teams and riders using single-chainring setups during this year’s Spring Classics, 1x drivetrains for road bikes are back in the conversation again.
With this in mind, BikeRadar’s senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley, sits down with senior technical editor Ashley Quinlan, and technical writer Oscar Huckle to discuss the potential advantages (and disadvantages) of ditching your front derailleur. They also consider whether Classified’s Powershift hub gear system could be the tech that finally unlocks the full potential of 1x drivetrains on the road.
To find out more about 1x drivetrains, and whether they’re right for your bike and riding, head to https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/1x-drivetrains/
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George and Tom are back for another episode from Sea Otter, this time talking through new road, gravel and mountain bikes from Nukeproof, Van Rysel, Pole, Vitus, Yeti and Karbon.
Check out our Sea Otter 2023 coverage: https://www.bikeradar.com/events/sea-otter/
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In this tech Q&A podcast, our mountain bike tech team answer your questions on mountain bike drivetrains.
We cover internal gear hubs, alternatives to Shimano and SRAM, how long spares will stick around, and just how many times you can use those little quick links before they snap.
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BikeRadar’s Tom Marvin and George Scott are at the Sea Otter Classic show in Monterey – here are their 10 road and MTB tech highlights from day one in the Californian sun, including a prototype eMTB, new tyres, titanium cranks and more.
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While Mathieu van der Poel recently secured his first Paris-Roubaix victory, the great Fabian Cancellara won the last of his three cobbles just over a decade ago.
Though the fundamentals remain the same, road bike tech has come a long way in the meantime.
Spartacus won aboard a Trek Domane 6-Series – an endurance road bike designed specifically to tame cobbles.
The Flying Dutchman, on the other hand, rode a Canyon Aeroad CFR – the same aero road bike he recently piloted to victory in Milan-San Remo, with only a few minor modifications.
With that in mind, devoted road bike nerds, Jack Luke, Simon von Bromley and Ashley Quinlan, sat down to compare the two bikes and discuss the major leaps in Roubaix-winning tech of the past 10 years.
To read the full feature, head to https://www.bikeradar.com/features/pro-bike/cancellara-van-der-poel-paris-roubaix-bikes/
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Our mountain bike experts dig through a recent BikeRadar article, looking at some of the tech innovations that have transformed the world of mountain biking. Nick Clark, Tom Law and Tom Marvin pick the five that they believe to be the most influential from BikeRadar’s list of 11.
Our full selection can be seen here - https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/mountain-bike-game-changers/
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke, Tom Marvin and Liam Cahill look back at this week’s biggest cycling tech news.
We discuss Roval’s £760 alloy wheels, Garmin’s 2x computers (and our general gripes with GPS computers) and Strava’s new integration with Spotify. The trio also reveal the oh-so-embarrassing music they like to listen to while riding.
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BikeRadar’s George Scott and Liam Cahill discuss the key tech trends from the 2023 Paris-Roubaix, including tubeless, 1x gearing, aero bikes and the latest tyre pressure management systems.
Check out our full tech gallery on BikeRadar.com: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/pro-bike/2023-paris-roubaix-tech-trends/
Watch our tech round-up on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZopNeYcQxvs
Read more about the unreleased Specialized Mondo tyres: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/specialized-mondo-tyre-spotted-paris-roubaix/
Read more about the Scope Atmoz: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2023-paris-roubaix-scope-atmoz/
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Trek has revamped the aluminium Émonda ALR to offer aero tubing, integrated cable routing and, on the face of it, competitive value against similarly-priced carbon bikes. BikeRadar’s George Scott, Jack Luke and Liam Cahill take a closer look, and discuss why performance-focussed aluminium road bikes like the Émonda can still get the pulse racing.
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Whether you’ve let your bike hibernate through the winter months or ridden it hard through the muck and mire, now is the perfect time to give your beloved shred-sled a thorough refresh to ensure it’s in tip-top shape for spring.
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, we share our top tips on what to look out for as we (finally) head into the warmer months.
Deputy editor Jack Luke and digital writer Nick Clark are joined by experienced mechanic and regular contributor to BikeRadar and MBUK, Vicky Balfour
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BikeRadar’s editor-in-chief, George Scott, is joined by Liam Cahill and Nick Clarke to dissect this week’s news highlights, including the wild new – and seat tube-less –Specialized Sirrus, an unreleased Canyon Aeroad behind ridden by Mathieu van der Poel, a Shimano patent showing a direct-mount rear derailleur design and Cannondale’s unreleased Habit Alloy trail bike.
Specialized Sirrus: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2023-specialized-sirrus-carbon/
Shimano patent: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/shimano-derailleur-hanger-patent/
Cannondale Habit Alloy: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/cannondale-habit-alloy/
New Canyon Aeroad: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/mathieu-van-der-poel-new-canyon-aeroad-milan-sanremo/
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A few weeks ago, we headed to the wind tunnel at the Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub to find out what the best-value aero upgrades are.
Our aero guru for the day was Stephen Roche, The Bike Tailor – an expert in bike fitting, aero testing and custom builds, based in London and Brighton.
Off the back of that test, we sat down for a chat with Stephen, with the aim of demystifying wind tunnel testing.
As well as discussing how we set up our own test, Stephen explains why cycling brands love to do wind tunnel tests at such high speeds, how wind tunnel results translate into the real world, and much more.
To read that feature, head to https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/best-value-aero-upgrades/
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Tom Marvin, Rob Weaver and our YouTube presenter Tom Law cast their hearts back to the halcyon days of their youth and reminisce about the bikes they lusted after but were never able to own.
Their daydreams include radical French downhill bikes through to precursors of modern mullet bikes, with a few other seriously cool models along the way.
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BikeRadar’s senior technical editor Alex Evans chats to Andreas Kölsch, SRAM’s T-Type Eagle Transmission product manager about the introduction of SRAM’s first direct-mount derailleur and all-new drivetrain. Andreas delves into the details and reasons behind the development of this innovative design and the steps SRAM needed to take to implement it across so many brands.
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Have you ever wondered what the best bang-for-buck aerodynamic upgrades for road riding might be? BikeRadar’s senior tech writer Simon von Bromley and road video presenter Liam Cahill certainly have.
They recently spent some time at the Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub wind tunnel, testing all sorts of common upgrades – from aero socks to shiny new wheels – to find out which ones could make your riding faster (or easier) for less.
Senior road tech editor Ashley Quinlan hosts this discussion, joined by our two intrepid investigators.
Thanks to Stephen Roche, The Bike Tailor, for his expertise in the wind tunnel and help in making this test a reality. If you’d like to learn more about his services, you can subscribe to his channel on YouTube, follow him on Instagram or contact him via his website.
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In today’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, digital writer Jack Evans is joined by Dr Tim Podlogar, an expert on carbohydrates for cycling.
Tim has a PhD in Exercise Metabolism from the University of Birmingham, where he is a research fellow. He is also a nutritionist for Bora-Hansgrohe WorldTour cycling team, where he developed Jai Hindley’s Giro d’Italia-winning feeding strategy. Tim is himself one of the fastest amateur cyclists on his local roads around Birmingham.
Jack and Tim discuss how he helps his professional riders manage their weight while optimising performance in tough training sessions and races. Tim is not fixated with marginal gains and instead says ensuring a rider consumes adequate carbohydrates is a maximal gain. He explains what we can learn from the extremely high-carb strategy he devised for Hindley at last year’s Giro. Tim sings the praises of simple carbohydrates, such as Haribo, while warning against overeating protein. Lastly, Jack asks how to avoid the dreaded bonk – something Tim confesses even he occasionally falls victim to.
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Pinarello has refreshed its Nytro electric bike range. Alongside the new F-Series and X-Series bikes launched in February, it’s clear the Italian brand hasn’t been sitting still through lockdowns, supply chain problems and global uncertainty.
For this edition of the BikeRadar podcast, senior tech editor Ashley Quinlan sits down with Federico Sbrissa, Pinarello’s marketing maestro, to discuss the new line-up. We also find out how Pinarello appears to be immune to the pressures experienced by many other bike brands.
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In this Tech Q&A podcast, our two senior road technical editors Warren Rossiter and Ash Quinlan tackle your questions on road groupsets. From mixing and matching brands, to whether 1x drivetrains have a place on the road, and trying to work out what Campagnolo is up to, we cover it all.
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BikeRadar’s editor-in-chief, George Scott, chats to EF Education-EasyPost pro Michael Valgren as he continues his recovery from a career-threatening crash last June. George and Michael spoke ahead of riding the Strade Bianche gran fondo with Team EF Coaching and discussed Tom Pidcock’s win in the men’s pro race, crash recovery, and the advancement of tyre technology and training know-how through his career.
Check out BikeRadar’s Strade Bianche team gallery: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/pro-bike/2023-strade-bianche-tech-gallery/
More on Team EF Coaching: https://www.teamefcoaching.com/
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke, Tom Marvin and Simon von Bromley look back at the biggest news in cycling tech from the last few weeks.
Highlights include the new Trek Farley fat bike, the continuing dominance of tubeless tech in the pro peloton and an interview with Trek’s Eric Bjorling about the long-discontinued District Carbon. Meanwhile, Tom presents an overview of a tranche of new mountain bikes that have hit the market in recent weeks.
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We love our mountain bikes at BikeRadar, but with the opportunity to ride dozens every year, our tech team certainly has opinions on the tech specs they love, or in this case, definitely don’t.
In this episode, Luke, Al, Rob and Tom go through the spec choices bike brands sometimes enforce on us, that we’d really rather they didn’t.
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Shimano Cues is a new range of 9-, 10- and 11-speed drivetrain components that replace Alivio, Acera and Altus, as well as select Deore components. Shimano has also strongly hinted everything below 105 on the road side is soon to get the chop.
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, deputy editor Jack Luke sits down with content editor Stan Portus and talks you through all the key details about Cues.
· https://www.bikeradar.com/news/shimano-cues/
· https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/shimano-cues-mullet/
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BikeRadar’s Warren Rossiter sits down with Sam Ebert and Nathan Barry, two of the key players behind the development of the new Cannondale SuperSix Evo.
Warren quizzes the pair on how Cannondale has improved the bike’s aero performance, why the Evo has moved to a threaded bottom bracket, the reconfiguration of the frame’s front-end to make for a more user-friendly fit, and Cannondale’s launch of the Lab71 tier of halo bikes.
Hear more from Warren on the new Cannondale SuperSix Evo:
https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/GLT3621565114?selected=GLT6937262897
What’s new with the four-generation Cannondale SuperSix Evo: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2023-cannondale-supersix-evo/
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On a bumper day for road bike news, Cannondale finally unveiled its new SuperSix Evo and SRAM announced an updated Force AXS groupset.
In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Simon sits down with Warren and Liam to bring you all the juicy tech info about each launch, and discuss whether riders need to rush out and get their pre-orders in.
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Have you ever thought about getting a bike fit?
Senior technical editor Ashley Quinlan is joined by James Thomas, lead bike fitter at bicycle. in London, to give us the full lowdown on bike fitting.
Sigma Sports alumnus James has long experience working with clients from all over the world – from road cyclists to mountain bikers, gravel racers to bikepackers.
With James currently helping Ash on his own bike-fit journey, they discuss what a bike fit is, who should be looking for a bike fit, when you should have one, what you should expect at the appointment, and more.
Plus, senior technical writer Simon von Bromley (who has never had a bike fit) sits in the host’s chair to help make sure the conversation doesn’t descend into a bike fit love-in!
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Injuries are the worst. They keep you off the bike, get in the way of your goals and can ruin best-laid plans.
Senior technical editor Ashley Quinlan has been dealing with his own injury for the past six months, and knows the challenges well.
In this chat with senior technical writer Simon von Bromley, we scratch away at some lessons Ash has learned while rehabilitating, and offer some sage advice from his recent experiences to help you if you’re struggling with your own injury.
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Pinarello has launched its new F-Series race and X-Series endurance bikes, and Ash was on-site to get a first glimpse of the new bike we’re fast coming to think of as the ‘baby Dogma’.
In this episode, Ash sits down with Maurizio Bellin, Pinarello’s chief of operations, to get the inside track on the new bikes and their technical development.
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With nearly a century of riding mountain bikes between us, BikeRadar’s MTB tech team has had ample opportunity to make sure we get the most out of our rides. Covering everything from pre-ride checks, to on-trail technique, Tom, Rob, Luke and Al pass on their tips, tricks and hacks to make sure you get the most out of your ride, every time you jump on a bike.
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In today’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, digital writer Jack Evans and technical writer Oscar Huckle are joined by long-distance cycling doyenne Eleanor Jaskowska.
Eleanor is an expert randonneur, having completed the 1,200km Paris-Brest-Paris audax on a fixed-gear bike in 2019. She is also the founder of the School of Rocks, a women-led off-road cycling community.
Oscar recently rode a 300km overnighter, so both are well-equipped to tell you all you need to know about audax.
After explaining what an audax is and how to enter an event, Jack, Oscar and Eleanor chat randonneur awards, brevet cards and ‘audax hotels’.
Eleanor and Oscar share their recommendations on routes, packing, nutrition and hydration. They also discuss tech and bike setups. Eleanor suggests how to prepare for an epic ride such as the 1,000km Mille Cymru audax she completed in preparation for Paris-Brest-Paris.
Although audaxes can be arduous, Eleanor urges you to try out what she believes is an unmissable cycling experience.
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/routes-and-rides/audax/
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To help answer that question, in this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Luke Marshall, Alex Evans and Rob Weaver gather around their crystal ball and predict the bikes that could get overhauled in the next 12 months. They cover lightweight e-bikes all the way to full-downhill race bikes, along with everything in the middle.
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The chain is one of the hardest-working components on your bike, so keeping on top of its condition is crucial for both safety and efficiency.
In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley, sits down with technical writer and resident workshop expert, Oscar Huckle, to discuss chain wear; ‘what is it’, ‘how can it be measured’ and why you should care.
They also give their tips on how to slow the rate of wear and keep your bike running smoothly for less money.
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, deputy editor Jack Luke sits down with digital writer Jack Evans and senior tech writer Simon von Bromley to discuss the biggest news in cycling tech.
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In this Tech Q&A episode, we're focussing on mountain bike suspension. From knobs and dials to coil springs and upping travel, our tech team advise you how to get the best out of your bikes.
We'll be concentrating on a specific topic in each of our Tech Q&A podcasts this year, with road and MTB drivetrains coming up in the next couple of months, so if you've any questions on either discipline, drop us a line at [email protected].
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2023 looks set to be another bumper year for road bike tech, with new bike launches from key brands on the horizon.
In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Jack Luke, Simon von Bromley and Liam Cahill consult the tea leaves and run you through the models we think will be revamped this year.
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/5-new-race-bikes-we-want-to-see-in-2023/
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In this edition of the BikeRadar podcast, digital writer Jack Evans and senior technical writer Simon von Bromley speak to Jacob Tipper about the risks of over-relying on your smart trainer.
Jacob rode for the world-beating Huub Wattbike track team and was a road professional with Ribble Weldtite. He now uses his Master’s Degree in Applied Sports Science to run his coaching business, Jacob Tipper Performance Coaching. His clients have included former UCI Hour Record holder Dan Bigham and EF Education-EasyPost WorldTour professional Ben Healy.
Jacob admits turbo training has its place, but argues riding on the road is essential to develop bike handling, pedalling technique and aerodynamic efficiency. He explains why averaging more watts in a session doesn’t necessarily make you fitter and points out the flaws of the Training Stress Score metric.
Jacob also weighs in to the divisive polarised vs pyramidal endurance training debate. Plus find out why he advocates winter strength training for force-limited cyclists and a flexible approach to coaching.
Lastly, Jacob, who is Head of Cycling at Huub Design, discusses the challenges of Research and Development for cycling clothing.
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Virtual racing is a popular and growing phenomenon, and even the BikeRadar team has been getting in on the action from time to time.
In this edition of the BikeRadar podcast, senior tech writer Simon von Bromley hosts a discussion with senior tech editor Ashley Quinlan on the learnings Ash has taken from his dabbling in Zwift racing.
Listen to the rookie mistakes he has made so you can avoid them, plus hear how each of them approaches Zwift racing and the pitfalls to avoid. Simon and Ash even dip their toes into the murky waters of so-called ‘virtual doping’, and provide some recommendations on how to approach virtual racing when the going gets tough.
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Having covered our road and MTB trends for the year already, in this episode Jack Luke is joined by Ashley Quinlan to discuss their gravel tech and racing predictions for 2023. Jack and Ash are joined from across the pond by Ben Delaney, a gravel racing pioneer and expert on all things rough and ready. Jack, Ash and Ben chat about the next steps in gravel tyre design, whether gravel suspension will really take off in 2023 and how the burgeoning gravel race season will continue to develop.
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BikeRadar and Cycling Plus senior technical editors Ashley Quinlan and Warren Rossiter come together in this final episode of the road (and gravel) bike frame materials series.
Having discussed the major frame materials, carbon, aluminium, titanium and steel, Ash and Warren sit down to talk about some you might not have thought of.
Magnesium, thermoplastic, even wood and bamboo, are discussed, with Warren explaining their history, how they’re made and their potential future.
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he team gaze into a crystal ball and discuss their top road tech trends and predictions for the year ahead.
Which types of bikes do we think will dominate? Which brands will release new groupsets? Will 2023 finally be the year when aero sensors go mainstream?
All of this, and much more, in this episode of the BikeRadar podcast.
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Our MTB tech team look forward to 2023, and discuss the trends from across the MTB world that are likely to come to fruition in the coming year.
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BikeRadar and Cycling Plus senior technical editors Warren Rossiter and Ashley Quinlan talk to Tom Ritchey, founder of Ritchey – and all-round cycling royalty.
In this episode of BikeRadar’s bike frame materials series, we speak to Tom about his remarkable history in steel innovation, the enduring allure of steel as a bike frame material and how a steel frame is made.
Is it true that steel really is real?
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The turn of the year gives us the opportunity to reflect on the past 12 months and look ahead to 2023.
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, our roadies and mountain bikers, gravel riders and bikepackers, cross-country racers and downhill shredders all outline their ambitions for 2023.
From epic adventures to humble personal goals, our resolutions reflect the varied make-up of our team, but one thing ties us all – a passion for riding and enjoying life on two wheels. Here’s to more in 2023!
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BikeRadar and Cycling Plus senior technical editor Warren Rossiter and senior tech writer Simon von Bromley talk to Jon Cariveau, brand manager at Moots.
In this episode of BikeRadar’s road (and gravel) bike frame materials series, we discover everything worth knowing about titanium. We talk about how a titanium bike frame is manufactured, discuss how it differs from other metal commonly used to make bike frames, and find out what titanium can offer a rider.
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley go over 2022’s top 5 news stories from the world of road cycling tech.
New aero bikes, a pair of fancy shoes, exciting drivetrain tech and the rise of the all-road bike top this year’s charts, but what would be your personal pick? Let us know at [email protected]
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Our tech team reflect on a year of new product launches, dozens of bike reviews and a whole raft of kit testing to pick out their favourite bits of tech from the past 12 months.
Tom, Rob, Luke and Al look back at everything from hidden shocks to steering stabilisers, budget bikes to sensitive suspension.
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Senior technical editors Ashley Quinlan and Warren Rossiter talk to Chris D’Aluisio, one of Specialized’s tech gurus who’s been at the forefront of aluminium (and carbon) frame development.
Specialized is one of the biggest bike brands in the world, and the creator of the Allez, one of the most popular alloy performance road bikes.
In this episode of BikeRadar’s road (and gravel) bike frame materials series, we answer some key questions around aluminium as a bike frame material. What does ‘6061’ mean? How is an alloy frame made? How has design evolved over the years? And could we see an aluminium resurgence in the future?
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, we summarise the top 5 tech news stories on BikeRadar in 2022, as voted for by your clicks.
From innovative drivetrain tech to a new generation of aero road bikes, the last 12 months have seen gazillions of exciting new products.
Jack Luke, Simon von Bromley and Robin Weaver discuss the top five stories from the year, and dissect why they struck a chord with you – our beloved audience.
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BikeRadar and Cycling Plus senior technical editors Warren Rossiter and Ashley Quinlan talk to Jake Pantone, VP of Product & Brand at ENVE.
ENVE has a long history of carbon expertise, starting out as a carbon tube manufacturer, and is today known for its high-performance carbon wheels, and the Custom Road and Melee frames.
In this episode of BikeRadar’s road (and gravel) bike frame materials series, we discuss the history and development of carbon, what makes carbon such a popular material for frame manufacture, the differences between carbon types, plus cover any pitfalls a carbon frame buyer should look out for.
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With the new year looming large on the horizon, BikeRadar’s crop of dedicated roadies are looking ahead to see which bikes will be making headlines and setting trends.
In this episode, senior technical writer Simon von Bromley catches up with Ashley Quinlan and Warren Rossiter, senior technical editors on BikeRadar and Cycling Plus, to discuss four road bikes they think will be among the most influential in 2023.
To read the full feature and discover more about the four bikes discussed here, pick up issue 401 of Cycling Plus, which is on sale from 22 December 2022.
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With the cold weather starting to bite here in the Northern Hemisphere, many are turning their attention back towards finding a way to get through the winter in relative comfort.
While some will still dust off their winter road bike and cold weather cycling kit, many will break out their smart trainer or smart indoor bike instead.
With that in mind, BikeRadar’s senior technical editor, Ashley Quinlan, and senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley, discuss the latest smart trainer releases, what’s happening in the world of indoor cycling software and why you should consider virtual racing this winter.
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Rounding off our Getting Into Mountain Biking mini-series, we pass the mic around the team, as well as asking special guest Tracy Moseley’s opinion, casting our minds back to when we first started riding dirt.
From tackling mental challenges that the sport brings to proper nutrition and some hard truths, we hope our 10 things we wish we knew when we started mountain biking helps you learn from our mistakes!
Do any of these ring true with you? Let us know at [email protected].
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, we have a quick look back at four key bikes that have launched in the past week.
There's the new Giant Reign, which has seen an overhaul to bring it right up to date, as well as Ridley's new Grifn – a bike that blurs the line between road and gravel.
In addition, we talk about the new Scott Lumen eMTB. The top-spec model comes in at an eye-watering £14,699, but don't worry, there are cheaper versions too.
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With bike and gear already sorted, in the third part of our Getting Into Mountain Biking mini-series we’re chatting with MTB legend Tracy Moseley about the really fun bit – all about the experience of riding a mountain bike.
We cover where to head with your mountain bike, who to go riding with, what kind of mountain biking events there are and why you might want to consider getting some coaching.
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Senior technical editor Warren Rossiter talks to Ridley product manager Bert Kenens on the eave of the launch of their new N+1 killing all road bike the Grifn (sic). A bike that aims to be as at home on gravel as it is on the road
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We’re well into smart trainer season now, which means Simon von Bromley, BikeRadar’s senior technical writer, has been doing his annual tests of the latest models. As ever, Simon has come out the other side of this testing with some more strongly held opinions – this time, it’s that ERG mode (an optional setting used by smart trainers to automatically adjust the resistance to match your cadence, to hold you at a prescribed power output during a workout) is overrated.
But why does he think that, and does anyone else agree? In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Simon sits down with Ashley Quinlan, BikeRadar’s senior technical editor, to explain how ERG mode can potentially affect your pedalling style, why this matters, and what you might consider doing instead.
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SRAM took the fight to Shimano in 2021 when it launched Rival eTap AXS – a 12-speed, wireless electronic groupset at a relatively affordable price point.
After years of telling us that 105 Di2 wouldn’t happen, Shimano was forced to react and create a rival for Rival eTap AXS. And now it has – Shimano 105 Di2 R7120 launched earlier this year.
Having had plenty of time to put both groupsets through their paces, BikeRadar’s senior technical editor, Warren Rossiter, sits down with senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley, to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each system, and see if they can crown one the king of budget electronic road groupsets.
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New bikes are still making their way onto the market, and our MTB test team is hard at work getting the miles in on a host of new rides, across a broad range of prices!
In this News Review episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Alex Evans tells us about a new Marin Rift Zone, Luke Marshall has been riding a box-fresh Orbea Wild FS, and Tom Marvin has been pedalling the new Yeti SB120 around the South West's hills - they've also launched a new SB140 and SB160.
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Last week we looked at buying your first mountain bike, but it turns out that’s just part of the equation: you’re gonna need a few more things before you can take to the trails.
We’re joined by our Tech Editor in Chief Robin Weaver and Senior Tech Ed Tom Marvin to sort through what really are trail essentials and what extra things are nice to have.
Listen in for our thoughts on the best safety gear, what to wear, what tools and spares to carry, and what extra bits to kit out your bike with.
Head over to BikeRadar.com for loads of handy buyer’s guides on this topic, from the best pedals to toolkits, helmets to baggy shorts, and click here for our 20 essentials for epic MTB rides: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/20-essentials-for-epic-mountain-bike-rides/.
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, deputy editor Jack Luke sits down with former pro-cyclist-turned-presenter, Adam Blythe.
Blythe is famously unafraid to air his opinions on tech, notably singling out Aqua Blue Sport’s decision to race on 3T’s 1x-specific Strada bikes as a key reason for his former team’s downfall in 2018. Following the recent release of the new 3T Strada ICR – which is available in a 2x configuration – We asked Adam whether he thought 1x will ever offer a competitive advantage.
Blythe also comes from a generation where riders were able to customize bikes to suit their riding, and by extension, personalities. In the podcast, Blythe bemoans the homogeneity of the modern peloton and highlights who he thinks are today’s most stylish riders on and off the bike. Finally, we hear his personal view on the UCI tech rules today.
Blythe shares his thought on whether he thinks 1x will ever offer a competitive advantage, the homogeneous aesthetic of tech in the pro peloton today (and why he thinks that’s a bad thing), who he thinks is the most stylish rider on and off the bike, and his thoughts on UCI tech rules.
· Read more about the 3T Strada ICR: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/3t-strada-icr/
· Watch BikeRadar’s Gravel Diaries: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PLhX4qGpWXV9vU_zmhOJyAABezN_22dy0B
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With the northern hemisphere plunged into darkness, BikeRadar’s George Scott, Ashley Quinlan and Jack Luke discuss one of winter’s must-have cycling accessories – lights. George, Ash and Jack discuss the key things to look out for when buying lights for a road bike, to help keep you riding through winter.
You can also listen to our MTB lights podcast https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/our-guide-to-mountain-bike-night-riding
Best bike lights for road cycling https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-bike-lights-for-road-cycling/
Best MTB lights https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-mountain-bike-lights/
Flashing vs steady lights – what’s better? https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/flashing-bike-lights/
StVZO lights explained https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/stvzo-bike-lights/
UK bike light laws explained https://www.bikeradar.com/features/bike-light-laws-in-the-uk-what-you-need-to-know/
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In the first of our four-part series all about getting into mountain biking, we’re joined by Tom Marvin and Alex Evans to chat everything you need to know about buying your first mountain bike. From which mountain bike discipline suits you best to how much travel you need, what to look for in geometry and components we’d recommend.
Besides this podcast, we’ve got heaps of buyer’s guides to check out on BikeRadar.com to help you choose your first mountain bike. Check them out here: https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-mountain-bike/.
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For this bitesized episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, editor-in-chief, George Scott, speaks to Nathan Haas, who enjoyed a ten-year career as a WorldTour professional on the road, before switching to gravel full-time in 2022.
Nathan discusses the unique physiological, technical and tactical demands of gravel, as well as his tech setup, favourite races and targets for 2023.
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Shimano 105 saw an eagerly-awaited update in 2022. In came Di2 electronic shifting and 12-speeds (in a disc brake-only flavour to boot), while mechanical shifting 105 got left behind.
In this podcast, BikeRadar’s road tech maestros Simon von Bromley, Ashley Quinlan and Warren Rossiter delve into our latest four-way bike group test, which featured the previous-generation 105 R7020 groupset.
They discuss the continued merits of mechanical 105, why Shimano should consider updating 105 R7000/R7020 to bring it into 12-speed line with its new electronic sibling, and if mechanical 105 R7020 is still the bang-for-buck performance benchmark groupset you shouldn’t ignore.
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In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, digital writer Jack Evans explores what’s powering the popularity of electric bikes.
Jack asks Specialized Globe and Brompton why they’re investing in electric bike technology, while Emily Sinclair from cycling charity Sustrans and Selaine Saxby MP explain their support for ebikes.
Meanwhile, Saul Leiken from Specialized Globe makes the case for electric cargo bikes as an alternative to cars in towns and cities. Brompton’s head of design, Will Carley Smith, says going electric was an easy decision for the brand, but incorporating an electric motor into a compact folding bike proved trickier.
Sustrans Cymru liveable cities and towns officer Emily Sinclair tells Jack about a Welsh government-funded scheme that loans electric bikes to people for free.
Conservative MP for North Devon Selaine Saxby is a keen ebike user. She says the All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking, which she co-chairs, advocates more financial support for people to buy electric bikes.
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Scott has just launched two new versions of its trail bike, the Genius.
Both feature 150mm of travel at the rear, with 160mm forks, but the new Super Trail line, which also extends to the Spark family, gets more aggressive build kits with a focus on descending capabilities.
Our senior technical editor Tom Marvin has ridden the Genius ST and, in this bite-sized episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, talks through the new bikes.
Read more about the new Scott Genius: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2023-scott-genius/
Read Tom’s first ride review: https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/mountain-bikes/full-suspension-mountain-bikes/2023-scott-genius-st-900-tuned/
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In this special edition of the BikeRadar Podcast, digital writer Jack Evans records live from the UK National Hill Climb Championships in Llangollen, North Wales.
After taking part himself, Jack reports on a totemic event in the UK domestic racing scene.
You’ll hear from the UK’s top climbers, including the women’s and men’s champions, and find out which bikes they rode on the 1.6km climb, with an average gradient of 12.5 per cent.
The clang of cow bells, blast of horns and roar from the crowd will transport you to the Old Shoe’s relentlessly steep slopes.
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/pro-bike/2022-hill-climb-bikes/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01n3XHOtsyI&t=697s
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, senior technical editors Tom Marvin, Warren Rossiter and Alex Evans introduce you to the world of electric bikes, covering off a range of topics from the very basics through to more complex issues such as maintenance, reliability and battery capacities.
Whether you’re starting your ebike journey or you’re a seasoned super charger, there’s helpful and useful insight for all riders in this episode.
Want to learn more about electric bikes? Check out these in-depth buyer’s guides over on BikeRadar.com:
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Winter is almost upon us in the UK, and it's fair to say that heading out into the wilds when the wind is blowing and the rain is pouring isn't always the most appealing.
However, if you want to keep in shape over the darker months, or just want to get out and about and enjoy your bike, it's still possible to do so when the sun isn't shining.
Our senior technical editors, Alex, Warren and Tom, share their experience of getting getting winter miles in, following many, many years of non-stop winter bike riding fun.
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Canyon has released a steering stabilisation system for the Spectral 29. This discreet system, which sits inside the top tube, provides a self-centring effect on the handlebars. Canyon claims this adds control and stability to calm the handling when things are getting rough at high speeds, or when you’re tackling slow-paced technical sections of trail, improving, the brand says, the connection between your front and rear wheels.
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, technical editor in chief, Robin Weaver – who was among the first riders in the world to test the production version of the system – is grilled by technical editor Alex Evans to learn how the system works and whether its claimed benefits stack up in the real world.
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In our latest Tech Q&A episode, our tech-heads look at everything from how best to plan and track your rides, on and off road, to which tools realy should be in your tool kit, and how to pick the best handlebar shape for your road bike. There are other hints, tips and guides in there too, so make sure you listen!
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George, Ash and Stan from BikeRadar dissect a bumper week for road and gravel tech, covering the launch of the new Specialized Diverge STR and Bianchi Oltre RC, as well as the return of the Bespoked show.
As Specialized’s first take on a full-suspension gravel bike, the Diverge STR introduces Future Shock Rear, a tendon-like system with 30mm of travel.
The Oltre RC, meanwhile, is Bianchi’s next-generation aero road bike, complete with F1-inspired Air Deflector wings on the head tube.
The trio also reflect on the 2022 edition of Bespoked, the UK’s leading handmade bicycle show. What weird and wonderful machines did we find in London?
New Specialized Diverge – https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2023-specialized-diverge-str/
New Bianchi Oltre RC – https://www.bikeradar.com/news/bianchi-oltre-rc/
BikeRadar’s Bespoked 2022 coverage – https://www.bikeradar.com/events/bespoked/
Bespoked gallery – https://www.bikeradar.com/features/2022-bespoked-gallery/
Sturdy reveals the Eimar, a 3D-printed, titanium time-trial bike – https://www.bikeradar.com/news/sturdy-eimar-time-trial-bike/
Josh Poertner podcast – https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/bikeradar-meets-josh-poertner-of-silca-on-marginal-gains
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In this episode, we talk to Vicky Balfour about adaptive bikes. As well as being a regular Mountain Biking UK Magazine and BikeRadar workshop contributor, through her, and her family's love of cycling, Vicky has direct experience using adaptive bicycles and can be regularly found on cycling adventures with her daughter, who rides her own adaptive trike.
In this podcast, Vicky helps guide us through the different options to consider when choosing an adaptive bicycle as well as the requirements and challenges that a rider’s individual needs can pose, whether they’re looking at making changes to an existing two-wheeled bike or buying a need-specific bike or trike.
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast we look a little deeper at tyre inserts.
These loops of foam sit inside your tyres, offering puncture protection and improved tyre stability.
But, do they work well? Are they worth investing in? And, are they easy to fit?
Our tech-heads Warren Rossiter and Luke Marshall wade in with their experiences of using tyre inserts in their gravel bikes and mountain bikes.
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In this episode of the BikeRadart Podast, senior technical writer Simon von Bromley is joined by senior technical editor Ashley Quinlan and digital writer Jack Evans to chat about one of the enduring debates in road bikes: aero vs all-rounder.
They discuss their personal preferences, the key differences between aero and all-rounder roadnikes, recognise the recent blending of the two styles, as well as offer their advice on how to choose which one is right for you.
Along the way, Ash (probably) mispronounces Leichtbau twice, Jack announces his enduring love for the aesthetic of a rim brake bike, and Simon shares his views on the rise of the integrated cockpit.
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What defines a gravel or all-road wheelset? In this episode, Ash, Simon and Oscar discuss the technical differences between gravel, all-road and road wheelsets. What kind of rim width you should be looking for, carbon vs aluminium, hooked versus hookless rims, and how to choose the right wheelset for your needs.
For more advice and information, plus our pick of the best gravel wheelsets currently available, check out our buyer’s guide; https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-gravel-wheels/
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Pulling our testing expertise from MBUK issue 413, our full MTB tech team talk through some of the most important, or influential, mountain bikes that'll be gracing our trails in 2023.
Some are innovative and some represent the trends we're seeing across the market, from XC race rigs to bike-park slayers. We then give you the lowdown as to how well they ride, and whether the trends they embody are worth considering.
Bikes include Pole's innovative Voima eMTB, Hope's high-pivot HB916, the Bird Forge and, of course, a new Santa Cruz.
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With the nights drawing in, we've been flat out testing the best night-riding lights on the market, both up in the depths of the Tweed Valley and in the deepest, darkest Forest of Dean, with our night-riding experts Alex Evans and Luke Marshall.
The team delve into the inner workings of lights – the beams, the lumens, batteries and mounts, before we take a quick straw poll about what we love, and hate, about riding at night.
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In this episode of our semi-regular Tech Q&A Podcast, our senior tech team of Alex, Warren and Tom look into downcountry electric mountain bikes, the best kit to wear when the weather doesn't know what it's doing, and how often you should replace your helmet. There's more, too, so tune in for your tech fix.
If you have a question for a future Tech Q&A, don't forget to email us – [email protected]
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Deputy editor Jack Luke quizzes our senior technical editor Tom Marvin on the latest new mountain bikes.
It's been a busy time over in the US, with three of the most prominent brands releasing a host of new bikes.
Santa Cruz led the charge, with three of its models receiving an update – the Tallboy, 5010 and Nomad. It's goodbye 27.5in and hello mullet in California.
Pivot has recently expanded its eMTB line, with both a longer-travel and a lighter-weight version of its Shuttle platform. Finally, Trek has rejigged its stalwart trail bike, the Fuel EX.
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BikeRadar’s editor-in-chief, George Scott, chats to Trek’s director of road bikes, Jordan Roessingh, about two of this year’s key road launches – the new Trek Madone aero bike and updated Trek Domane endurance bike. Jordan lifts the lid on the Madone’s IsoFlow concept and how Trek has tried to achieve a balance of aerodynamics, lightweight and comfort, as well as explaining why the US brand has moved away from front IsoSpeed on the new Domane.
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The thrill of heading into the unknown is half of the fun when cycle touring… but sometimes it’s nice to know what to expect. In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke sits down with regular contributor, Katherine Moore, to discuss the tools, tips and tricks they use when planning multi-day cycling adventures.
From simple tips like downloading offline maps to the charmingly nerdy world that is Geograph.org, we promise even seasoned tourists are bound to learn something new.
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In this week’s edition of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley discuss the latest road bike releases from Cervélo, Trek and Canyon. The pair also discuss the Zwift Hub – the indoor training brand’s first entry into the hardware market – and the recently updated Wahoo Kickr V6.
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BikeRadar’s Ashley Quinlan sits down with Canyon’s Mattias Eurich (product manager) and Lukas Birr (product engineer) at the launch of the new Ultimate CFR road bike. It’s a case of evolution, not revolution, for Canyon’s racy all-rounder – so what’s changed and why?
Read our news story on the new Canyon Ultimate: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2023-canyon-ultimate/
Read Ashley’s first ride review on the new Canyon Ultimate: https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/road-bikes/canyon-ultimate-cfr-di2-review/
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BikeRadar’s digital writer, Jack Evans, talks to Tom Bell, an elite mountain biker, current UK national hill climb champion and cycling coach, about training with a power meter.
Tom, who runs High North Performance coaching, explains what power means for cyclists and why it matters. All kinds of riders can benefit from measuring power, according to Tom, from beginners to advanced, and road riders to mountain bikers.
Jack and Tom discuss ways to analyse your data, with both simple and advanced power metrics. Tom sets out how to use the findings to tailor your training to improve your performance.
You can also listen to other podcasts with Tom on fitness testing and building a training plan:
https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/ridestrongin2021-howtobuildatrainingplan
And you can listen to – or read – our buyer’s guide to power meters: https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/powermeters-abuyer-sguide
https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-power-meters/
To learn more about critical power and power vs heart rate, read more on BikeRadar: https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/critical-power/
https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/power-vs-heart-rate/
For more information on Tom and his coaching business, High North Performance, check out www.highnorth.co.uk or subscribe to Tom’s YouTube channel.
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In this episode, BikeRadar's tech team dig a little deeper into mountain bike tyre tech.
How are mountain bike tyres made? What is the tyre carcass? How do tread block shapes influence the feel of the tyre? All this and more, in this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast.
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Alex, Luke and Rob dissect the World Champs racing from Les Gets, France, talking you through their thoughts on the new SRAM drivetrain that was spotted, what direction the e-MTB cross-country race might take in the future and whether or not we’ll see more hardtails winning cross country events.
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BikeRadar’s George Scott and Simon von Bromley discuss how to get started in competitive road cycling: the race formats, tactics, equipment and how to take the plunge.
You can also listen to our podcast on MTB racing: https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mountain-bike-race-formats
And our podcast on gravel racing: https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/how-to-get-into-gravel-racing
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BikeRadar’s senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley, speaks to Josh Poertner, CEO of Silca. Having spent over 13 years at Zipp, developing aerodynamic wheels and components, Poertner now runs Silca and is a performance and technical consultant to innumerable world-class teams and athletes.
In this podcast, Poertner gives in-depth answers to all of Simon’s nerdiest questions on subjects such as tyres, wheels, aerodynamics, drivetrain efficiency and 3D printing, and how these things can potentially make you faster or just save you money.
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The so-called mullet mountain bike is becoming more and more prevalent in the MTB world, with brands launching non-assisted and eMTB versions of bikes able to take a 29in front and 27.5in rear wheel.
But why is this the case? What are the advantages and what are the disadvantages? Our tech editors weigh in with their takes on the fastest-growing fashion in mountain biking.
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Filming a mountain bike edit is a great way of spending a few days with your friends, but getting it right can be tough.
Max Wilman, one of BikeRadar's in-house videographers, started filming his buddies as a 16 year old, and progressed his love for filming and MTB to the point where he's made a career out of it.
In this episode, he shares his experience, to help budding film makers get off the ground, with tips on how to make a MTB edit.
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What three bikes would be in your dream garage? Our tech team of Tom, Ash and Luke pick the three bikes that they'd most like to own - from enduro bikes to skinny-tubed road bikes, with a cargo bike in the middle. The team talk through each bike, justifying its place in their garage of dreams.
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Carbon fibre is often touted as a wonder material, and many of the best road and mountain bikes are created from sheets of carbon and resin.
But what goes in to a carbon fibre frame? What do all the terms really mean.
They can be seen as fragile too, but can carbon fibre frames be repaired? And, how do you know if your carbon fibre frame is damaged?
We go deep into the tech behind this material with Oscar Huckle, who's previously worked for one of the UK's major carbon fibre frame repair companies to learn more about the material.
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In this Tech Q&A BikeRadar's tech team delve into tubeless tech, both on and off road, as well as considering the implication of 3D printing when it comes to the future of bike buying.
We also touch on pack-less riding and a query about some brakes that aren't performing quite as well as they should be.
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, deputy editor Jack Luke sits down with senior technical editor Tom Marvin – who, after a well-earned 12-week break, is making his return to the podcast - to talk through the biggest cycling tech news in recent weeks.
The pair talk through two new lightweight eMTBs from Pivot and Trek, Unno’s radical looking new enduro bike, discipline-specific tubeless sealant from Pirelli and the new Cervelo S5.
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Electronic groupsets are ever-increasing in popularity and are near-ubiquitous in the pro peloton. The technology has trickled down to lower-tier road and mountain bike groupsets since the arrival of Shimano Di2, and there are now more options available on the market than ever before.
In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley talk through everything you need to know about electronic groupsets. The pair also gaze into their cycling tech crystal ball to try and predict how electronic groupsets may shape the future of cycling mobility.
- https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/electronic-groupsets/
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BikeRadar’s Alex Evans sits down with two of our most experienced testers, Robin Weaver and Warren Rossiter, to reveal how we test a bike. The trio – all key members of our test team – have decades of experience reviewing bikes between them and discuss their individual processes for delivering a verdict on the latest machines. From pre-test planning and bike setup, to back-to-back testing, feedback and scoring reviews, Alex, Rob and Warren lift the lid on why you can rely on our reviews.
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With the dust settling on the Tour de France, George Scott and Simon von Bromley dish out BikeRadar’s awards for the 2022 race. From the best rider, performance and team, to the best bike, tech highlights and tech fails, George and Simon deliver their verdict on this year’s race.
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The ENVE Melee is the brand’s new road race bike, and its second bike overall. Where the design of last year’s Custom Road was, as the name suggests, focussed on allowing customers to configure the bike to their specific needs, the Melee is “purpose-built for speed”, and will be available in a more typical range of seven sizes.
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, deputy editor Jack Luke sits down with ENVE’s vice president of product and brand, Jake ENVE, to take a deep dive into the tech and design behind the Melee.
- https://www.bikeradar.com/news/enve-melee/
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Jack Luke, Warren Rossiter and Stan Portus sit down to discuss Eurobike
Eurobike is the world’s biggest cycling trade show and offers an embarrassment of riches for the tech-hungry cycling nerd. With everything from literally hundreds of tiny OE manufacturers to mega-brands exhibiting 500+ different bikes, navigating the Escher-like Messe Hall is a challenging task.
Mercifully for you, our dear listeners, BikeRadar has a team on the ground to pick out the most interesting tech from this year’s show.
In this episode of the podcast, Jack Luke, Warren Rossiter and Stan Portus discuss their tech highlights from this year’s show.
- https://www.bikeradar.com/news/eurobike-2022-gallery/
- https://www.bikeradar.com/news/challenge-criterium-rs/
- https://www.bikeradar.com/news/elastic-interface-n3x/
- https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2023-basso-diamante-8th-gen/
- https://www.bikeradar.com/news/lal-bikes-supre-drive/
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This year’s Tour has, as always, seen its fair share of interesting tech stories, but what does the future hold? Senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley and BikeRadar’s Editor-in-chief, George Scott, gaze into the crystal ball and discuss potential tech trends that could be on the horizon. What materials will future Tour bikes be made of and will they still have derailleur drivetrains? Will the UCI ever relax its strict technical regulations or lower its minimum bike weight limit? Will the Chris Froome’s of the future stare at their stem for live aerodynamic data and other biometric data? All this and more in this edition of the BikeRadar podcast.
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‘The rules’ is an oft-cited unofficial code of conduct for cyclists that, among other things, dictates which cycling accessories are deemed acceptable.
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley encourage you to throw off the oppressive shackles of fashion and embrace a cycling life that is more practical (and, possibly, even faster) with these 8 criminally uncool cycling accessories.
From the humble and misunderstood kickstand to the much-misaligned saddle bag, the pair throw caution to the wind and reveal their true inner dorky selves. The campaign to #freetheminipump starts here.
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Fresh from a few days touring team hotels in Copenhagen, Denmark, Simon von Bromley and George Scott sit down to discuss the key tech trends from the 2022 Tour de France. After trying to explain why bikes at the top of the sport are so heavy these days (and why that might not be such a problem anyway), Simon and George talk about some of clever new wind cheating tricks they spotted during the opening time trial, and why many teams aren’t yet using the latest and greatest kit in every circumstance.
For more Tour de France coverage, head to www.bikeradar.com
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BikeRadar’s editor-in-chief, George Scott, grabs ten minutes with Israel-PremierTech’s performance coach and aerodynamics specialist, Dr. Ciarán O’Grady, ahead of stage one of the Tour de France in Copenhagen.
O’Grady provides a fascinating insight into the team’s tech choices for the 2022 Tour, including tubeless tyres, big chainrings, foam inserts, handlebar width and more.
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Ahead of the year’s biggest bike race, Simon, Jack and Ashley gaze into the crystal ball and ponder what new bikes we might see at this year’s Tour de France. There are a few which have just been announced, as well as some we’ve already spotted in the wild, but have yet to be officially launched. Bikes such as the new Trek Madone SLR, Scott Foil RC and Pinarello Bolide F (and more) are all dissected, plus how these new bikes might affect the racing. For more on bike tech from the 2022 Tour de France, head to www.BikeRadar.com.
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Shimano 105 Di2 R7150, the brand’s long-awaited third-tier electronic groupset, has finally arrived. The £1,730 / $1,890 / €1,869 groupset brings more affordable electronic shifting to the Shimano road groupset line-up than ever before.
Like Ultegra R8100 and Dura-Ace R9200, Shimano’s 105 Di2 road bike groupset is semi-wireless and 12-speed. However, unlike those two groupsets, 105 Di2 is only available with disc brakes.
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke and Simon Bromley take a deep dive into the top five things you need to know about the new groupset.
- https://www.bikeradar.com/news/shimano-105-di2-r7150/
- https://www.bikeradar.com/news/shimano-105-di2-bikes/
- https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/future-of-mechanical-groupsets/
- https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/shimano-105-r7150-di2-vs-sram-rival-etap-axs/
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BikeRadar’s deputy editor Jack Luke sits down with senior technical writer Simon von Bromley to discuss this week’s hottest news from BikeRadar. The pair discuss CeramicSpeed’s divisive aerodynamic oversized pulley wheel system, their favourite cycling meme accounts, Bafang’s automatic shifting three-speed internal gear hub, Pinarello’s new ‘leaked’ Bolide time trial bike and more.
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Jack discusses carbon frame protection, and whether he would choose the Merida Scultura or Scultura Endurance road bikes, while Rob shines light on how to clean up stuck-on tubeless sealant, and whether you should ride with a backpack or try to store your essentials on your bike. Finally, we discuss handlebar dimensions and buckled wheels.
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Jack, Alex and Rob sit down to discuss the various (and arguably, most common) mountain bike race formats, what they entail, why they’re great and what type of bike and gear you’ll need should you ever wish to compete in one. The guys cover off cross-country, downhill, enduro and four cross, talking through how the races work and how they differ and, with some of their own experiences thrown into the mix, what you might expect if you do decide to get between the tapes.
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BikeRadar digital writer Jack Evans speaks to Garmin’s global product manager Andy Silver at the launch of the Edge 1040 Solar. Besides the new head unit’s technology, Jack and Andy discuss Garmin’s response to competitors and where bike computers will take us next.
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Simon von Bromley, Warren Rossiter and Jack Luke discuss Warren’s recently published review of the latest Ultegra R8170 Di2 groupset. Performance is said to be “indiscernible from its pro-level sibling”, so is there any reason to spend the extra money on Dura-Ace? Is the best high-end road groupset available right now, and, if so, what (if anything) do other manufacturers need to do to catch up? These questions answered, and more, in this edition of the BikeRadar podcast.
If you’d like to read Warren’s review of Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2, you can do so on www.bikeradar.com.
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Endurance road bikes are designed to help you cover long distances in comfort. But the latest endurance bikes are more versatile than ever, with a turn of speed that can rival race bikes and enough adaptability for light gravel riding or bikepacking. BikeRadar’s George Scott is joined by Warren Rossiter and Jack Luke to dissect the evolution of the endurance bike, and help you pick the best endurance bike for your needs.
Head to BikeRadar for our full buyer’s guide to the best endurance road bikes: https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-endurance-road-bikes/
Check out our Bike of the Year 2022 reviews: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/bike-of-the-year/
Watch Jack’s coast-to-coast ride on the Specialized Diverge: https://youtu.be/V9WTkYmXePw
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BikeRadar’s senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley holds the somewhat controversial view that press-fit bottom brackets are, in fact, superior to traditional threaded bottom brackets. In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon puts his case forward to Jack Luke, explaining what a bottom bracket is, a brief history of press-fit standards and the state of play today.
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To help us gaze into our crystal ball of gravel riding, we chatted to a number of industry experts, riders and racers to discuss where we think the future of gravel will lie. Could we come up with a consensus? Absolutely not, but there are certainly some bright ideas about the different directions that the gravel world could be heading in.
Thank you to racers Dalila Lecky and Amanda Nauman, JP McCarthy from SRAM, Canyon’ Matt Leake, James Heaton from WTB, Rapha events’ Louis van Kleef, Ian Carter from Specialized, Tailfin’s James Bracey and Kitty, Alice, Pau, Freddie and Taylor from Steezy Collective for contributing to this episode.
This episode is brought to you by Hammerhead.
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Technical editor-in-chief Rob Weaver and technical editor Alex Evans talk about their favourite riding spots across the globe. Rob’s most cherished places include the slickrock trails unique to the USA, the steep, tight training grounds of Downhill World Cup legends Nico Vouilloz and Fabien Barel, Australian rainforest, and, back in the UK, the steeps of the Welsh valleys. Alex chats about two mountain biking hotspots, both he calls home. One in the French Alps and the other in southern Scotland, each offering incredibly varied riding experiences, with hardcore, challenging terrain and buzzing local scenes.
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Bringing together both competition and community, gravel racing creates a unique atmosphere across a range of different race formats the world over.
To discuss the proliferation of gravel races and how you can get into racing off-road, we’re joined by American gravel racing OG Amanda Nauman, who has twice won Unbound Gravel, as well as London-based multi-discipline racer Dalila Lecky. To round off our panel, Jack Luke brings his experience of UK and European gravel races from Grinduro! To longer distance events.
We demystify the different types of gravel events, explain why we love these novel races and share our top tips for new racers on both sides of the Atlantic.
Check out more about gravel racing on BikeRadar.com: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/routes-and-rides/gravel-racing/
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Let’s be honest, we all love new bolting on new, shiny upgrades to our bikes. However, changing certain components can have a bigger effect on your riding experience than others.
Luke, Rob, and Will talk through the essential parts you should prioritise when looking to upgrade your bikes spec that will deliver more fun, control and performance from your bike. All essential ingredients for improving your ride experience.
Bang on the kettle and listen in to find out where the guys would put their money when looking to improve their bikes.
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The cause of much debate for riders who fondly remember the early years of mountain biking, we call in two of our in-house experts from CyclingPlus and MBUK to debate whether gravel riding is just mountain biking from the 90s.
Both Robin Weaver and Warren Rossiter rode and raced mountain bikes across multiple disciplines in the 1990s, but today enjoy riding and testing modern gravel bikes alongside their usual helpings of 21st century road and mountain bikes.
Has gravel riding backfilled the void left by the progression of mountain biking tracks and tech? Or are we looking at something new altogether?
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After thousands of kilometres of testing and hours of deliberation, our annual Bike of the Year test has come to a conclusion.
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, deputy editor Jack Luke is joined by senior technical editor Warren Rossiter, who headed our gravel and endurance bike categories, and senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley, who looked after the performance bike category.
The three discuss how the dozens of bikes tested across five categories were put through their paces before revealing this year’s overall and performance bike winners.
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Our annual Bike of the Year test is a massive undertaking where we tell you which bikes are category-leading, with this year being no exception.
Tom, who was in charge of the trail bike category, and Alex, who tested electric mountain bikes for the first time in Bike of the Year history, are joined by Luke to discuss the trials and tribulations of this year's testing, and to discuss Rob's Enduro Bike of the Year category in his absence.
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Planning a gravel ride well can make the difference between a mega day out and a disastrous one. In this episode, we chat about route planning, nutrition, tools and spares, sharing some of our past mistakes to help you prepare better than we did!
BikeRadar’s Robyn Furtado and Jack Evans join us for this episode, as well as multi-sport adventurer, komoot Global Community Manager and Hammerhead ambassador Gaby Thompson.
This episode is brought to you by Hammerhead.
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Technical Editor-in-Chief Robin Weaver and Senior Road Technical Editor Warren Rossiter impart their vast knowledge to answer a depth of questions from you, our dear readers and listeners.
Warren recommends a Shimano-compatible 11-speed Miche cassette that includes the sweet spot 16t sprocket, while Rob tells why you need to carefully research whether your enduro bike frame is compatible with dual crown forks, or not as the case may be. We also discuss cycling kit for bigger riders and the best tyres for a mountain bike that’s been converted into a commuter.
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Last week we looked at how to choose the best gravel bike for you, and this time we’re taking a deeper dive into gravel bike setup.
To help us navigate this topic, we’re chatting to Vera Ngosi-Sambrook, an avid adventure cyclist who was thrown in at the deep end last year when she was awarded the 2021 Ultra Distance Scholarship, BikeRadar’s Felix Smith, a fellow long distance cyclist and gravel enthusiast, and mountain biker turned gravel convert Tom Marvin.
From drivetrain choice to wheel size, gravel bike position to droppers and suspension options, join us to delve into the intricacies of gravel bike setup.
Check out our online guide to gravel bike setup at https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/gravel-bike-setup/.
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Drawing on experience of testing a range of high-pivot mountain bikes over the past few years, our tech team of Tom, Al and Luke delve into the science and realities of this new breed of mountain bike.
More reading on high-pivot bikes:
What is a high-pivot bike? The pros and cons explained
https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/what-is-a-high-pivot-mountain-bike/
High-pivot vs low-pivot mountain bike – which is better? Two suspension systems tested
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/high-pivot-vs-low-pivot-mountain-bike/
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Join us as we tackle what can seem like a really tough question: how to choose the best gravel bike for you.
With an overwhelming number of gravel bikes on the market these days, with offerings from every bike manufacturer plus some more niche brands or even custom framebuilders we help you to drill down exactly what will be the best choice for you, your budget and riding style.
We’re joined by two of our gravelliest bike testers, Cycling Plus’ Warren Rossiter, or Woz, and BikeRadar.com’s Jack Luke. Between them we’d be willing to bet that they’ve swung a leg over almost every gravel bike going, from the new generation of bling aero gravel superbikes to some really rather retro niche builds.
Check out our online gravel bike buyer’s guide at https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-gravel-bikes/.
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BikeRadar digital writer Jack Evans speaks to Ian Boswell, the former WorldTour pro who’s become one of gravel’s biggest names, about life post-retirement and recovering from crashes and concussion. Jack and Ian discuss his racing ambitions, gravel tech and where the sport is heading.
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On the first of our 7-part gravel series we start at the beginning: why is gravel riding so great, and how did we get into it?
Joined by BikeRadar’s Jack Luke and Tom Marvin alongside cycling photographer, ultra racer and Epping Forest local Tom Gibbs, we discuss what you’ll need to get you started on your trail to gravel enlightenment.
Check out more about getting into gravel riding at BikeRadar: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/routes-and-rides/what-is-gravel-riding/.
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Colnago has launched the latest entry into its legendary line-up of C-series bikes, the C68. BikeRadar’s senior road technical editor, Warren Rossiter, joins editor-in-chief George Scott to talk through the new bike’s headline features – and deliver his verdict on how Colnago’s latest superbike rides.
News – https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2022-colnago-c68/
Review – https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/road-bikes/colnago-c68-dura-ace-review/
Video – https://youtu.be/kLUNB4ZPmVM
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Jack Luke, Tom Marvin and Simon von Bromley sit down to discuss the very best road, mountain bike and gravel cycling news from April, which has been a truly vintage month so far for new tech, with big launches from a swathe of brands both big and small. From cutting-edge gravel suspension to whacky wireless tyre pressure control devices, there’s something for everyone in this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast.
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BikeRadar technical editor Tom Marvin chats to Benedikt Skulason, the CEO and founder of innovative bike brand, Lauf. Tom and Benedikt discuss all things gravel, including Lauf’s new Seigla gravel bike.
Read BikeRadar’s news story on the new Lauf Seigla: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/lauf-seigla/
Read Tom’s first ride review of the Lauf Seigla: https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/gravel-bikes/lauf-seigla-review/
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BikeRadar Technical Editors Tom Marvin and Alex Evans are joined by Digital Writer Jack Evans who discuss their best and worst road and mountain bike rides they’ve ever done. Calamities include a severely under-planned attempt at the West Highland Way, two broken derailleurs, and missed parties, while their best experiences usually hinge on nice weather, good food, great company and A to B riding.
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Tyre choice is key if you want to get the most out of your gravel bike. In this episode, BikeRadar's George Scott and Jack Evans are joined by Katherine Moore to discuss how to choose the best gravel tyres for your bike.
BikeRadar’s best gravel tyres: https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-gravel-tyres/
Tyre carcasses explained: https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/mtb-tyre-carcass-construction/
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In the last episode of our six part series helping you to make 2022 your best year on the bike, we’re honing in on the steed itself. We discuss why you should give your bike some TLC, whether that’s your four-season dependable, a snazzy summer bike that’s been in hibernation, or something that’s been tucked away in the shed under a blanket waiting for some more sunshine.
We quiz mechanic Vicky Balfour (she/her) on where to start when it comes to home mechanics, and why you should even consider it in the first place, together with BikeRadar.com’s deputy editor and serial bike tinkerer Jack Luke (he/him) and host Katherine Moore (she/her).
A little mindful mechanics can not only unlock the performance potential of your bike, but also make sure that you get every last mile out of those all-too-scarce parts.
This series is brought to you by Cannondale.
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Tom, Alex and Jack are set a task by BikeRadar's Sub Editor Gary to find him his next bike.
Gary needs a bike to get him to and from work, but one that's also ideal for popping in the back of his camper for trip to the coast. The team consider his needs, discuss the kit every commuter needs on their bike, and even look at electric options too.
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So you’re ready to go big this year, but you’ve got to put in the work to get you there. We roped in WorldTour pro and self-coached racer Lizzy Banks to chat all things training, from jargon-busting those training buzz-words to considering both the physical and mental side of getting fit. Tune in to hear Lizzy divulge her golden rules of successful training, whether you really need a coach, and what to do with all that data.
We’re also joined by BikeRadar’s premier tech and training nerd, senior technical writer Simon von Bromley.
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In this Tech Q&A with Rob and Warren, we cover off drivetrain wear, brake cleaning, and whether you should opt for fancy Campag 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.
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A local overnighter, multi-day bikepacking trip, a week-long tour or a holiday in the latest cycling destination: taking on your own cycling adventure is guaranteed to be a whole heap of fun!
We speak to expedition aficionados Vedangi Kulkarni (she/her), Robyn Furtado (she/her), Jack Luke (he/him) and Katherine Moore (she/her) who each have their own preferred flavour of cycling adventure. We find out why this kind of riding makes them tick, and how they’d suggest you get started if planning your own cycling adventure is on the cards for you in 2022.
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Tom and Alex discuss whether adding electronic gizmos to your bike makes your bike, and your ride better.
From pre-ride planning to components with a battery in, as well as post-ride analysis, there's plenty of tech out there to try and improve your ride. But, do they?
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Joining a cycling club might seem like a daunting task, but the benefits to be gained go far beyond the draft effect of a peloton. In this third episode of our series, helping you make 2022 your best year on the bike yet, we spoke to a few keen club cyclists to find out why joining up could totally revolutionise your cycling life.
Host Katherine Moore (she/her) is joined by Bristol South’s women’s officer Alice Thompson (she/her), Sonia Turcotte (they/them) from London-based riding and racing club Velociposse and our own digital writer Jack Evans (he/him), representing Birmingham’s bike shop and cafe club Gorilla Coffee Cycling.
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With the new WorldTour season underway, BikeRadar’s George Scott and Simon von Bromley discuss the key tech trends and sponsor movements in the men’s peloton for 2022. Who’s in, who’s out and what tech trends do we expect to dominate this year?
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Stuck in a rut or tempted to explore something new? We’re joined on the BikeRadar podcast by enduro turned gravel racer Liz Greaves (she/her) and our technical-editor-in-chief Robin Weaver (he/him), who’s also been enjoying drop bar riding over the last few years after a lifetime of racing and testing mountain bikes. This episode is hosted by Katherine Moore (she/her), a rider who’s been mixing it up in the opposite direction.
For our second episode of our six-part series helping you to make 2022 your cycling year, we inspire you to try something new, as well as offer some tips to help you get started without breaking the bank.
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In a slight change of pace, Fergus Collins from Countryfile Magazine joins Tom on a ride around the Forest of Dean, taking in the natural sounds and sights of this large, diverse forest in the South West of the UK.
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Do you already have a cycling goal for 2022? In our debut episode of this six-part series helping you to make 2022 your best year on the bike, we chat to adventure enthusiast and life coach Jo Lee (she/her) about why even setting a goal in the first place is a really good idea, and some important steps to take to help you achieve it.
Host Katherine Moore (she/her) also speaks to Shuhena Islam (she/her), one of Cannondale’s ambassadors and an advocate for getting more women and muslim riders on bikes, as well as BikeRadar’s video manager, Felix Smith, about their ambitions for 2022.
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Our deputy editor Jack Luke chats to Simon Warren, a man who's made it his mission to ride, and write about, the steepest climbs he can find in the UK. Head to BikeRadar.com to find his article that accompanies this podcast.
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We've gathered BikeRadar's MTB Tech Team together to run through the ten most important hints and tips to make sure beginner mountain bikers get the most out of the bike.
From bike set up tips to picking the best right shoes and helmets, via riding technique, getting the most out of your bike is the surefire way to enjoy your MTB even more.
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With the first month of 2022 almost finished, Simon von Bromley, Jack Luke, Stan Portus and Jack Evans discuss some of the team’s riding plans for 2022. As always, there’s an eclectic mix of tentative plans and grand ambitions, and some wistful thinking about the possibility of trips abroad to some cycling’s most iconic locations.
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We talk all things Fizik with Giovanni Fogal Fizik’s product manager on what it takes to make and develop class leading saddles, shoes, and more.
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BikeRadar’s Senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley, has long been an advocate of waxed chains. Having recently published an in-depth guide to immersive chain waxing on BikeRadar.com, Simon sits down with Technical Editor, Sam Challis, to explain why he does it and how you can do it yourself.
The complete guide to immersive chain waxing: https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/workshop/how-to-wax-a-chain/
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Freelance sports writer, James Witts, joins BikeRadar’s senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley, and digital writer, Stan Portus, for a lengthy chat about what James learned at the recent Science and Cycling conference, in Leuven, Belgium. They cover ways the latest research on how to optimise your training, whether aerodynamic sensors are about to hit the mainstream, how monitoring your off-the-bike stress can help improve your performance, and more. So, if you’re looking for some marginal gains to help you ride faster in 2022, this is one for you.
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The BikeRadar team look into their crystal balls to hypothesise what might happen in the bike industry in 2022. From kids bikes to wider gear ranging, there's everything here from all aspects of riding.
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While you can spend a whole lot less and still end up with a great bike, £3,000 is around the point you begin to see serious performance on a mountain bike.
BikeRadar technical editors Tom Marvin and Alex Evans sit down with MBUK staff writer Will Soffe to discuss what their perfect £3k mountain bike would look like at this competitive price point.
Where is your hard-earned cash best spent? And where should you save? Or should you buy a cheaper bike and spend the rest on fun? All is revealed in this week's episode of the BikeRadar Podcast.
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In this new 4-part series, our senior road technical editor Warren discusses the bikes that made their mark on him over the past 40 years. From the bike that first piqued his interest in cycling, to those that have quite literally changed the shape of road bikes globally.
In this first episode he brings to life the Raleigh Competition Mk2 from 1976. Raleigh were the biggest cycling brand of the decade, and the Competition was a top-flight road bike that was still an achievable purchase for the enthusiast cyclist.
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George and Simon return for the final episode in our indoor training mini-series. This time it’s all about motivation and how you can stay on top of your training this winter.
BikeRadar’s pick of the best indoor cycling apps – https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-indoor-cycling-apps/
Zwift: everything you need to know – https://www.bikeradar.com/features/zwift-your-complete-guide/
RGT Cycling: everything you need to know – https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/rgt-cycling-guide/
Rouvy – everything you need to know – https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/rouvy-everything-you-need-to-know/
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With the lowest carbon footprint of any mode of public transport, cycling has long been touted as an effective way to meaningfully reduce carbon emissions. Yet COP26, which officially wrapped up last week, didn’t seem so bothered by the benefits offered by life on two wheels. In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Stan Portus and Jack Luke sit down to go over what Chris Boardman and Cycling UK had to say about the conference.
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BikeRadar’s editor-in-chief, George Scott, is joined by Mac Cassin, senior physiologist at Wahoo Fitness, for episode three of our indoor training series. Want to know how to get the most out of your indoor training sessions? George quizzes Mac on training zones, workouts, training plans, bike fit, nutrition and much more.
To read more on the topics discussed, follow these links:
Training zones – https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/training-zones/
Base training – https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/base-training-cycling/
Sweetspot training – https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/sweetspot-training/
VO2 max – https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/vo2-max/
Power vs heart rate – https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/power-vs-heart-rate/
How to train with a power meter – https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/how-to-train-with-power/
Functional Threshold Power – https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/what-is-ftp-and-why-it-matters-for-cyclists/
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Senior Technical Editors, Rob and Warren, answer our audience's tech-questions in this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast.
From tyre construction to weird clunks, and the future of mechanical groupsets to gravel tyre inserts.
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Sam Morris has been a professional mountain bike guide in the French Alps for over 20 years. In that time, guiding has gone from a summer escape for a lucky few to a fully professional role.
Sam has built one of the most respected guiding companies around (bikevillage.co.uk) and, having become involved in efforts to professionalise the industry, almost by accident became the President of the European Bike Guides organisation, who aim to have a pan-European top-level qualification for mountain bike guides.
In this podcast, Technical Editor Tom Marvin talks to Sam about the realities of being a mountain bike guide, the organisation, and how to become a guide yourself.
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The new Specialized Crux is claimed to be the world’s lightest gravel bike, with top-end builds weighing as little as 7.25kg. That impressive weight is matched with a similarly impressive price tag, with the top-end model setting you back a whopping $12,000.
BikeRadar’s Deputy Editor, Jack Luke sits down with Specialized’s Road and Gravel Category Leader, Stewart Thompson to get the inside story on the development of the new bike.
Learn more about the new bike on BikeRadar: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/new-specialized-crux/
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Jack grills Matthew, our lucky tech-head who’s been riding the brand new Dura Ace groupset, on all the details of the new top-end groupset from Shimano. What are it’s features, how does it feel to ride, and just how much does it cost?
To read every ounce of detail on this, and the co-released Ultegra groupset, head to BikeRadar.com
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SRAM and their family of brands have just dropped a host of new gravel components - a new trio of groupsets, a gravel suspension fork, innovative dropper and interesting wheels.
Fresh from his first ride on the new kit, Warren gives us the deep-dive on what it's all about.
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Senior Road Technical Editor Warren Rossiter talks us through the best road bikes in 2021, following an extensive winter of testing here in the UK.
With categories ranging from gravel to endurance, via race bikes too, his winning bike might surprise you.
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Jack Luke goes into this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast ready to stage an intervention over Simon’s compulsive Getty sniffing habits but is left red-faced when his lunchtime labours bear fruit, spotting an as of yet unreleased Canyon TT bike. The pair also discuss whether or not bikes really are getting more expensive and Shimano’s new Linkdrive drivetrains.
URL - https://www.bikeradar.com/features/why-are-bikes-so-expensive/
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BikeRadar's senior road technical editor Warren Rossiter delves deep into this encyclopaedic knowledge of road bikes, and brings us a countdown of the bikes that have most influenced road bike design from the past 20 years.
The bikes include the Giant TCR, the Cervelo Soloist and Specialized Venge Vias, all of which changed the shape of the road race bike, as well as models such as the Specialized Roubaix and GT Grade.
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With our Trail Bike of the Year and Enduro Bike of they Year tests complete, our technical editors Tom and Rob talk through the testing process of our biggest mountain bike test of the year, as well as looking at the top contenders in each category.
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Matthew Loveridge and Jack Luke discuss the road tech that failed to catch on or was simply a victim of the times, from hydraulic rim brakes to – controversially – 1x drivetrains for the road.
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On the launch of SRAM’s most affordable wireless road groupset Rival AXS. Senior tech editor Warren chats through the new group and all things eTap with head of Road Paul Kantor and global road product chief JP McCarthy.
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BikeRadar's mountain bikers chat about what they eat, wear and carry on their rides - from stashable tools and back protectors to Alex's obsession with carrots.
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Matthew Loveridge and Jack Luke sit down to discuss ENVE’s all-new (and fearsomely expensive) custom road bike programme as well as Speedplay’s new range of pedals, which has been totally refreshed under the brand’s new ownership by Wahoo.
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End to End by Paul Jones is a wonderful, well-researched and very funny book about the Land’s End to John O’Groats cycling record, as well as Jones’s own journey along the route. In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Jack Luke sits down to talk to Jones about writing the book, the people within it and his personal LEJOG journey.
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Our Senior Road Tech Ed Warren has a bit of a problem - he can't stop buying bikes. His two garages hold around 30 different bikes, from a couple of decades of bike testing.
They aren't all super-high-end road bikes (though many are!), his collection is as diverse as they come. Here, he talks us through some of his favourites, and the stories behind them.
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Professional coach and elite mountain bike racer Tom Bell returns to talk about how a training plan can help you achieve your cycling goals this year.
Following on from the episode on fitness testing, Tom reveals the secrets to setting goals, planning training blocks and what to do if you don’t have much time to train.
We also talk about common pitfalls to avoid and how get yourself back on track in the event of any setbacks.
For more information on Tom and his coaching business, High North Performance, check out www.highnorth.co.uk or subscribe to Tom’s YouTube channel.
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Following an utterly frustrating experience trying to fix a couple of bits on his bike, Tom got so annoyed with the lack of standardisation in compatibility of bike parts he compiled a list of the standards the mountain bike industry should just use. Did his colleagues Rob and Seb agree?
The article Tom wrote can be found here – let us know what you think! https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/bike-industry-mtb-standards/
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In this episode, we talk to Tom Bell, a professional coach and elite mountain bike racer, about why you should be testing your fitness regularly, and how you can go about doing it.
We go through all the kit you’ll need (and what to do if you don’t have any of it), as well as some of the key performance metrics that you should consider measuring and what they can tell you. At the end of the show, we’ll also set you a little bit of homework…
For more information on Tom and his business, High North Performance, as well as more information on training and racing, check out www.highnorth.co.uk or subscribe to Tom’s YouTube channel.
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We’re back with Ben Plenge from MTB Strength Factory to look at practical ways in which you can improve your strength with mountain biking and cycling in general, in mind. If you missed the previous episode on why strength and conditioning is so important for cycling, check out last-week’s episode.
For more information on Ben and his Strength Factory in-person and remote coaching business, check out www.thestrengthfactory.uk or his social media pages – ‘mtbstrengthfactory’ on FaceBook and ‘strengthfactory_coach’ on Instagram.
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We talk to Ben Plenge, a strength and conditioning trainer from Bristol, who’s clients range from every-day riders up to World Cup and EWS racers and pros, including Wyn Masters and Vero Sandler.
In this episode, Ben talks us through why strength and conditioning training is so important if you’re looking to improve on-bike performance. While Ben’s work focusses on mountain bikers, there’s plenty of relevant information for our road-riding listeners too.
For more information on Ben and his Strength Factory in-person and remote coaching business, check out www.thestrengthfactory.uk or his social media pages – ‘mtbstrengthfactory’ on FaceBook and ‘strengthfactory_coach’ on Instagram.
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Spurred on by Tom having a number of test bikes that he reckons is the perfect mix, he and Seb discuss the bikes they would love to own, and why.
From the one bike to do it all, to what their dream garage would look like, you might be surprised as to what would make it in there.
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Whether you're pushing on the pedals or letting gravity do the work, wind resistance is one of the major factors keeping you from going at warp speed.
Road cycling is full of aero this, wind-cheating that, with millions of dollars spent developing (and marketing) the slipperiest of products.
But this is a conversation rarely had in mountain biking. But why?
Tom and Seb talk through where aero makes a difference, what can be done, and why it should matter to you.
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Seb dives deep into how, why and where suspension tuning works with Jake Ireland of Sprung Suspension.
Suspension tuning can seems like a dark art. But what exactly can a tuning company do to improve your (already very sophisticated) mountain bike suspension? And if what they do is so good, why don't the shocks and forks they work on come with these modifications from the factory? Do Fox and RockShox not know what they're doing? Of course, there's a lot more to it than that.
We sit down with Jake from Sprung suspension, a local tuning workshop, who candidly dives into what they do and why.
Apologies for the background noise - we recorded this podcast in a busy workshop.
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With COVID 19 Lockdown restrictions slowly easing across the United Kingdom, many of us have been lucky enough to get back out into the real world and enjoy the pleasures of socially distanced riding with friends, visiting different places and even taking part in the occasional race.
With that in mind, Simon, Tom and Felix sat down (virtually) to discuss what kind of riding they’ve been doing over the past few weeks. There’s talk of comfortable cruises out of the city for overnight escapes, trips to the mountains of France and about how, despite having all the kit, Simon just can’t seem to take a win at the local mid-week time trial series.
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XC is having a vintage year in 2020, with a raft of new bikes being released. While the Olympics might not be happening, bike development hasn't stopped.
We're also seeing the massive growth in 'downcountry' bikes - slacker short-travel trail bikes with plenty of XC DNA woven into their carbon frames.
We've tested numerous here at BikeRadar, so Tom and Alex sit down and chat all things fast and flat-out.
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At BikeRadar we see a huge number of new bikes products come through the door. Individually they're interesting enough, but once you've seen a number over the course of a few months, trends become clear.
Tom Marvin, Robin Weaver and Warren Rossiter look back through a few recent product releases to see what trends are hot right now in cycling.
As the year goes on, we'll be back with more Tech Review podcasts.
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With drive going to both front and rear wheels, we thought Christini's new ebike was worth talking about.
We also delved in to the new Trek Domane AL, Rapha's inclusive Women's 100 campaign, and the oh-so-sexy Continental GP5000 Tan Wall tyres.
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Hookless rims are fairly new in road cycling, but what are they, and where have they come from?
They’ve also proved fairly controversial, as without a fully recognised standard measurement for hookless, and in the wider sense, road tubeless, many rim and tyre manufacturers are stating only limited compatibility between brands. Simon, Matthew and Jack delve in to the subject in our latest podcast.
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Warren and Rob are back answering our listeners tech-based questions.
From MTB shoes and suspension care to road bike fit and 1x gearing options, there’s plenty of variety in this month’s podcast.
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Shimano have just bought back their legendary SPD sandal in a 25th anniversary limited edition, and you’ll not be surprised to hear that Jack Luke was aghast with excitement at this news!
He bought in Simon and Matthew to discuss this rather divisive item of footwear, along with a chance to admit to some of their own, let’s just say, ‘interesting’ fashion choices of recent years.
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John Cordoba is the project manager for road and gravel at Specialized. He’s the guy that sets the vision for their latest bikes, outlines the design and engineering goals and then works with the R&D team, engineers, and designers to make it all happen. John sat down with our Senior Road Technical Editor, Warren Rossiter, in our latest podcast.
Key to our discussion is the Roubaix, including bit of history of the bike – where its aimed at its racing success and what it took to make the 2020 Roubaix. Plus we discuss the Futureshock suspension on the Diverge, Sirrus, and e-bikes…
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Bike launch season should be well under way, with brands showcasing their latest models to a select group of cycling media. While they may look like a bit of a jolly for the lucky few, there’s serious business going on behind the scenes.
With hundreds of launches between them, our technical editors Warren and Tom have seen it all – from the great to the terrible. Rob Spedding asks the questions you all want to know – how do bike launches work?
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Everybody wants to go faster, but not everybody wants to drop a ton of cash doing it. So, what are the tricks of the trade that don’t cost the earth – or, anything at all?
Our Simon is dedicated to going faster, and while Jack isn’t so bothered, he certainly likes going further, so they’ve teamed together to give you the lowdown on the cheap or free tricks to get your bike rolling faster and further.
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With prices ranging from a couple of hundred quid all the way to 5-figure sums, road bike prices are as diverse as the bikes themselves. But, how much should you really look to spend? Where do the cost versus performance lines intersect? Can you get a decent bike for a few hundred quid, and if you spend more, will it be vastly different?
Our team of road bike enthusiasts dissect the pricing structures, giving you a run-down of what to look for at varying price points.
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We’re back again with a selection of listeners tech questions, with our senior technical editors Warren and Rob providing the answers.
This week we’re covering off beginner essentials, power cranks, commuting versus gravel tyres and a tricky case of a full suspension bike not feeling right down rocky descents.
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We’re picking up again with Chris Porter, for part two of our Meets interview with the bike and suspension engineer.
If you’ve not listened to part one, check in your podcast provider’s listings for the BikeRadar Podcast to find it, as this second part will make lot more sense if you’ve heard the first!
This podcast does include some strong language.
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In this podcast Technical Writer Seb Stott meets Chris Porter, the man behind Geometron Bikes and Mojo Rising suspension. He’s a man who’s been heavily involved in mountain bike and suspension design for decades, playing an influential part in the development of bike geometry, certainly in recent years.
With experience ranging from motor bike journalism to DH racing and management, as well as the development of his own bikes and suspension products, he’s a wealth of knowledge and ideas on the subject.
This is a long interview, so we’ve split it in to two parts, with the second coming shortly. This podcast does include some strong language.
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With £2bn pledged for green transport in the UK following the COVID-19 outbreak in the UK, there’s great potential to get more bums on saddles when it comes to the daily commute. Cycling to work is healthy, cheap and often faster than driving through a city – it’s also preferable to sitting on crowded public transport!
Between our technical editors Tom and Alex, and Content Director Rob, we’ve amassed decades of commutes over many thousands of hours – from hour long rides each way to short spins through town. We therefore thought we’d share our top tips to help you make the most of your cycle commute. We cover the bike you have, or might want, kit to ride in, and a host of other bits and pieces.
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The debate has raged for years in mountain biking, but with electric-assisted road bikes having a growing presence on the road, we debate whether they’re ‘cheating’ or just another way to get out on two wheels and enjoy the roads.
Our Senior Road Technical Editor Warren is a big fan, citing the ability to explore further, and getting those less able out on the roads, whereas Simon Bromley, BikeRadar’s Tech Writer is a little less convinced.
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While it’s easy to get drawn into the assumption that you need to spend thousands on your next mountain bike, that’s not necessarily the case.
Tom and Seb go through the price ranges, and discuss what you can get, what to expect and the pros and cons of spending a little, or a lot, on your next mountain bike – with a few recommendations chucked in along the way.
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We headed to our social channels and drummed up a dozen or so tech questions for our tech team. Warren, our Senior Road Technical Editor and Rob, our Senior Technical Editor in Chief sat (remotely!) with BikeRadar’s Technical Editor Tom to go through questions ranging from mountain bike drivetrain compatibility through to the use of road tubeless systems.
We will record more Q&A sessions in the future, so keep an eye on BikeRadar’s social channels for next time!
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While not entirely new, the current COVID-19 situation has lead to mass cancellation of ‘real’ bike races, and much more prominence of cycling in the e-sport arena. Can it be a genuine replacement for the classic races we all love to watch, or is it merely a way to keep the pros’ legs spinning and a little bit of money flowing in to teams’ pockets.
Our trio of roadie-fan boys, Jack, Simon and Matthew have been tuning in, so perhaps you don’t have to.
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Obree is one of the most unique cyclists in the world. Famous for his Hour Records on hand built bikes constructed with washing machine parts, and disrupting and aggravating the UCI’s rules and regulations, he’s a man who’s influence is far more wide-reaching than you might imagine.
Simon Bromley sat down with Graeme at the launch of Endura’s latest winter kit – this is an interview you do not want to miss. This podcast was recorded before the COVID-19 lockdown.
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BikeRadar’s mountain bike tech team got together, thanks to the powers of online video chat, to discuss their favourite ever, and current favourite mountain bikes.
From bikes they raced, to bikes that changed the way they rode, Tom Marvin, Seb Stott and Rob Weaver look back at the bikes that made the biggest impact on their riding, and what gets pulled out of the garage now when there’s time for a spin in the woods.
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After a full winter of wet and muddy testing, and then a week thrashing the top-contenders in Spain with BlackTown Trails, we’ve crowned our Trail Bike of the Year, and Enduro Bike of the Year.
With MBUK in the shops and BikeRadar rolling out the reviews online and on YouTube, we thought we’d bring together Rob Weaver, Tom Marvin and Luke Marshall, who put the entire test together, to discuss the process, the bikes and the eventual winners.
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Between the team at BikeRadar, we reckon we’ve raced pretty much every mountain bike race format going. But, what’s the toughest type of mountain bike racing you can do?
MBUK’s Luke Marshall has raced at World Cup DH level, while Seb Stott has competed in a number of EWS events. They, along with Tom, who’s targeted the more niche end of racing, weigh in with their race-based experience.
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Hope Technology is one of the most influential British bicycle componentry brands in the world. From their early days producing high-end hubs and disc brakes, Hope Tech’s UK-based factory still manufacturers their wide range of highly regarded components. They’ve now expanded into mountain bikes, with the HB.160 and HB.130, as well as their ground-breaking HB.T track bike, ready to ride in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics under Team GB.
Ian Weatherill co-founded Hope Technology after a spell manufacturing high-end parts for the aerospace industry, and sat down with Technical Editor Tom Marvin for this BikeRadar Meets Podcast.
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In our Christmas Special, the BikeRadar team take a look back at the tech that’s impressed them in 2019, whether that’s on dirt or tarmac. There are a few obvious candidates, and one or two more controversial items.
Have a great Christmas everyone!
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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En liten tjänst av I'm With Friends. Finns även på engelska.
