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The essential features we want to see in the next 1x Shimano GRX Di2 groupset
25 april 2025 · 42 min
In this episode, Jack Luke sits down with hardcore roadie turned gravel dad, Simon von Bromley, to discuss the missing 1x version of Shimano’s 12-speed GRX Di2 groupset. Lees meer
With images of potential new XTR Di2 parts leaking online in recent months, we’ve been wondering what it could mean for the next generation of 1x GRX Di2 – something conspicuous by its absence in Shimano’s gravel line-up.
The duo ponder what a fully wireless XTR could mean for GRX and Shimano’s other 12-speed Di2 ranges, why Shimano’s enormous product ecosystem can appear so confusing from the outside, and what features they think would be essential in any new 1x GRX Di2 groupset.
Shimano XTR Di2 'leak' reveals the one thing we've been waiting for
12-speed Shimano GRX Di2 is finally here – but it’s 2x only for now
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Tech Q&A – your questions answered! New bikes vs old bikes, MTB-to-gravel conversion, the perfect brake bleed and more
21 april 2025 · 45 min
The Tech Q&A is back, with Jack Luke your host, and Tom Marvin and Warren Rossiter fielding your questions. This time around, the trio cover: Lees meer
Are new bikes actually any better than old bikes?
How to improve hand comfort on the bike
Can you convert an MTB to a gravel bike?
Tips for fitting stiff tubeless tyres
The perfect brake bleed, according to Shimano
Carbon vs alloy mountain bikes, what’s better?
Got a tech question for the BikeRadar team? Email us at podcast@bikeradar.com
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Bonus: Tadej Pogačar has a new race bike, but is the Colnago V5Rs too conservative?
16 april 2025 · 21 min
Colnago has launched the V5Rs, claimed to be the lightest bike it has ever made. The new bike is the replacement for the V4Rs, which has just had an enviable send-off at the 2025 Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix under Tadej Pogačar. Lees meer
In this bonus podcast episode, digital editor Jack Luke sits down with road tech lead Ashley Quinlan to discuss Ash’s early impressions of the new bike from a press event on Lake Garda, Italy.
Of course, it’s lighter and faster on paper, but is that enough to satisfy these two tech nerds?
Read the V5Rs news story here:
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/colnago-v5rs
Read Ash’s first-ride review here:
https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bike-reviews/colnago-v5rs-first-ride
Find out why Ash thinks Colnago might have missed an opportunity to be bolder here: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/the-colnago-v5rs-has-left-me-feeling-cold
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Paris-Roubaix tech trends ANALYSED! The tech that dominated this year’s race
14 april 2025 · 53 min
George Scott and Simon von Bromley reflect on another classic edition of Paris-Roubaix, dissecting the tech trends that dominated this year’s race. From ever-wider tyres to gravel-inspired hacks, George and Simon chart the latest evolutions in Roubaix tech. Lees meer
How Zipp’s radically wide 303 wheelset ushered in an aero revolution at Paris-Roubaix – https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/icons-of-cycling-zipp-303
Our tech predictions for Paris-Roubaix 2025... and a decade into the future, in 2035 – https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/paris-roubaix-2035-tech-predictions
Why gravel gearing and clearance for 40mm tyres could be the future of Paris-Roubaix tech – https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/gravel-gearing-2025-spring-classics
Watch all of our Paris-Roubaix tech videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bikeradar
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Gravel bikes are more extreme than ever – here's why that's good news for you
11 april 2025 · 28 min
With legit suspension and clearance for 50mm tyres, the latest gravel bikes are getting more extreme than ever. Jack and Warren discuss some of the latest trend-setting gravel launches, why big-tyred gravel bikes are good for pros and amateurs alike, and how you can choose the best gravel machine for your needs. Lees meer
Ridley Ignite GTX – https://www.bikeradar.com/news/ridley-ignite-gtx
Lee Cougan Innova Super Gravel – https://www.bikeradar.com/news/lee-cougan-innova-super-gravel
Why we need more gravel bike categories – https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/gravel-bike-categorisation
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Dear bike industry, these are the only road and MTB standards you should use
7 april 2025 · 33 min
For many cyclists, the continual churn of standards can be a nightmare. New ‘standards’ shoot up like Tadej Pogaçar on the Plateau de Beille, making our riding lives more complicated than necessary. Lees meer
Innovation and new standards can make our bikes better, but too often the gains don’t feel worth the hassle.
With this in mind, Jack Luke sits down with Simon von Bromley and Tom Marvin to discuss their top picks for universal road and mountain bike standards.
Simon says: dear bike industry, these are the only road bike standards you should use
Dear bike industry: these are the only mountain bike standards you should use
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The tech trends that will define the Spring Classics (or our predictions, anyway)
4 april 2025 · 37 min
Holy Week is here! The biggest week in the one-day race calendar is here, with the Tour of Flanders on Sunday and Paris-Roubaix a week later. Lees meer
The Spring Classics test riders and their equipment to the limit. It’s an annual tech feast for bike nerds so, ahead of Flanders and Roubaix, BikeRadar’s Simon von Bromley make their predictions for the trends that will define this year’s racing.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for all of our tech coverage from Paris-Roubaix: https://www.youtube.com/user/bikeradar
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Lidl-Trek are using gravel gearing at the Spring Classics – we find out why
3 april 2025 · 19 min
Ahead of the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix, BikeRadar’s George Scott speaks to Glen Leven, Team Support Manager for Lidl-Trek, to find out why the team is using gravel gearing for the Spring Classics. Lees meer
This was an impromptu phone call following Mads Pedersen’s win at Gent-Wevelgem, so the audio quality isn’t quite up to our usual standard, but we still want to bring you this behind-the-scenes chat about the latest Classics tech developments.
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From super nerdy apps to practical tips: how we’d plan your perfect gravel route
28 maart 2025 · 20 min
Fresh from the launch of her new book, Gravel Rides South West England, Freelance journalist and regular BikeRadar contributor, Katherine Moore speaks to Jack Luke about how to plan the perfect gravel route – or, as Moore puts it, “how to cook up a gorgeous gravel recipe.” Lees meer
From the absolute basics to shockingly nerdy apps, this episode has something for gravel riders of all abilities.
Learn more about bridleways, restricted and byways: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/routes-and-rides/uk-cycling-footpath-laws
Learn more about the UK’s best gravel events: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/routes-and-rides/uk-gravel-race-calendar
Learn more about Katherine’s book: https://www.adventurebooks.com/products/gravel-rides-south-west-england
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“How I wrote my new gravel guidebook – and 3 of the best routes” – Katherine Moore on the best gravel riding in south-west England
21 maart 2025 · 26 min
Freelance journalist and regular BikeRadar contributor, Katherine Moore, speaks to Jack Luke about her new book, Gravel Rides South West England, and shares three of her favourite routes. Lees meer
Find out more about Katherine’s book: https://www.adventurebooks.com/products/gravel-rides-south-west-england?srsltid=AfmBOoqyqkIOiBKKl3jN29T-w7wdJR7hQf7g5z6b5fOeIJ2kPQEHB016
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Cannondale’s new Topstone is everything Warren wanted – and more news from Boardman, Vittoria and Hutchinson
13 maart 2025 · 39 min
In this news round-up, Jack Luke grills Warren Rossiter and Simon von Bromley on the new Cannondale Topstone gravel bike, Boardman’s value-packed SLR, and new tyres from Vittoria and Hutchinson. Lees meer
Read more:
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/2025-cannondale-topstone
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/boardmans-new-slr-promises-to-be-fast-for-all-four-seasons
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/hutchinson-blackbird-race-blackbird-all-season
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/vittoria-wide-rim-optimised-tyres
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Enormous aero helmets, new tyres and gravel gearing – tech trends from Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2025
5 maart 2025 · 39 min
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Liam Cahill sits down with Simon von Bromley to discuss the hottest tech trends from the first spring classic of 2025. Lees meer
Back in the UK after a weekend in Belgium, Liam gives us the skinny on Visma–Lease a Bike’s head-turning helmets, all the unreleased kit the likes of Specialized and Zipp and trying to hide, and why some teams are turning to gravel groupsets for road races.
Enormous aero helmets, 30mm tyres and gravel gearing – Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2025 tech gallery
Lidl-Trek using prototype automatic chain waxing machine at the Tour de France
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Should time trial bikes be banned?
19 februari 2025 · 34 min
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke sits down with Simon von Bromley to discuss Simon's belief that time trial bikes should be banned. Lees meer
According to Simon, time trial bikes are dangerous, expensive, and bad for the sport – but how do his arguments stand up to scrutiny?
Tune in to find out…
Simon says: the UCI should ban time trial bikes
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David Millar on his new role at Factor, safety and tech in pro racing and why cycling’s business model will be hard to change
3 februari 2025 · 28 min
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon von Bromley sits down with former pro road racing star, David Millar. Lees meer
With national titles and multiple Grand Tour stage victories on his palmarès, Millar established himself as one of Britain’s best-known cyclists across a 17-year career.
Over a meandering conversation, Millar talks about his new role as brand director at Factor, road-racing tech trends, his take on the issue of safety, and why efforts to change the sport’s business model will face plenty of hurdles.
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Why Velofollies is now the best show for bike nerds, journalists and brands
27 januari 2025 · 26 min
Last week, BikeRadar’s Jack Luke attended Velofollies, one of Europe’s leading bike shows, and saw a whole host of wonderful new tech. Lees meer
Now back in the UK, Jack sits down with Simon von Bromley, to discuss his highlights from the trip, and why he thinks Velofollies may have usurped Eurobike on the cycling-show calendar.
For all our coverage from Velofollies 2025, head to BikeRadar.com
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2025 WorldTour team bike and equipment trends
20 januari 2025 · 37 min
With the men’s and women’s WorldTour kicking off Down Under, Simon von Bromley and Liam Cahill sit down to discuss the latest bike and equipment trends in pro road cycling. Lees meer
From Chinese bikes to the return of Campagnolo and big names on the move, there have been plenty of changes ahead of the new season, and there's much to discuss.
For a full rundown of all the WorldTour team bikes, head to BikeRadar.com:
2025 Men’s WorldTour team bikes and equipment
2025 Women’s WorldTour team bikes and equipment
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The worst road bike upgrades we've ever bought
13 januari 2025 · 36 min
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 podcast@bikeradar.com Lees meer
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Could heat training this winter jump start your performance on the bike?
6 januari 2025 · 31 min
Heat training has taken the professional peloton by storm in recent years, promising improved cycling performance in all weather. Lees meer
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 very best road and gravel products we tested in 2024
30 december 2024 · 47 min
The BikeRadar team has tested more than 500 products this year, but which ones stood head and shoulders above the rest? Lees meer
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.
BikeRadar’s Gear of the Year
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Dan Bigham on the future of road cycling tech and how to make pro racing safer
23 december 2024 · 39 min
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. Lees meer
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.
Dan Bigham: Pro cycling needs safer courses and heavier bikes, not reduced speeds
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12 Upgrades That Are Too Expensive But We Really Want
16 december 2024 · 31 min
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. Lees meer
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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Nathan Haas on why you don’t need MTB tyres for gravel and how the UCI is “disrespecting” gravel pros
9 december 2024 · 53 min
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. Lees meer
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
Best gravel suspension forks
Gravaa KAPS on-the-fly pressure adjustment system helps Vos secure Gravel Worlds win
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Sir Chris Hoy exclusive interview – how BMX, mountain biking and road riding led to Olympic greatness
2 december 2024 · 27 min
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. Lees meer
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11 things we love and hate about the bike industry
25 november 2024 · 51 min
The bike industry is, like any industry, home to aspects which are great and things which boil our brakes. Lees meer
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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What gravel bikes would we buy with our own money?
18 november 2024 · 33 min
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. Lees meer
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 challengers up their game and why you don't need a new smart trainer
11 november 2024 · 28 min
Zwift might have a serious contender in 2025 after TrainingPeaks acquired IndieVelo. Lees meer
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.
Zwift challengers up their game and why you don't need a new smart trainer | 2024 indoor cycling tech round-up
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5 setup tips from testing the latest MTB forks back-to-back
4 november 2024 · 36 min
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. Lees meer
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Why ‘breathable waterproof’ jackets are a myth – and how we’re changing the way we test them
28 oktober 2024 · 40 min
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? Lees meer
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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Should you spend more than £1,000 on a carbon wheelset?
21 oktober 2024 · 31 min
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. Lees meer
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 podcast@bikeradar.com with any questions or comments!
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Bosch's new Performance Line CX eMTB motor and eight fresh bikes it's fitted to
14 oktober 2024 · 45 min
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. Lees meer
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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Were the UCI Gravel World Championships gravelly enough? 2024 tech trends unpacked
9 oktober 2024 · 44 min
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. Lees meer
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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Welsh MTB trails at RISK – how government cuts may close riding spots
7 oktober 2024 · 38 min
Mountain biking in Wales faces an uncertain future, thanks to cost savings at NRW – National Resources Wales. Lees meer
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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Tech Q&A – winter kit, chopped-down bars, comfy endurance bikes and Specialized’s fancy GENIE shock
30 september 2024 · 31 min
We’re back with another Tech Q&A, this time tackling a pair of road and a pair of mountain bike questions. Lees meer
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 podcast@bikeradar.com.
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SIX things we’d change in mountain biking if money were no object
23 september 2024 · 30 min
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. Lees meer
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29,000km and no mechanicals – Lael Wilcox’s epic adventure
20 september 2024 · 42 min
Liam Cahill and Felix Smith sit down with Lael Wilcox to discuss the tech behind a record-breaking around the world bike ride. Lees meer
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Lael Wilcox breaks Around The World record and Lachlan Morton’s Down Under FKT
16 september 2024 · 37 min
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. Lees meer
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.
Lael Wilcox shatters Around The World record aboard Specialized Roubaix SL8
New Cannondale road bike spotted under Lachlan Morton on his 14,200km lap of Australia
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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.
10 september 2024 · 21 min
Campagnolo has announced Super Record S Wireless – a new “Special Edition” version of its flagship road bike groupset, Super Record Wireless. Lees meer
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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MTB suspension platforms explained – BikeRadar’s tech team talk through the most popular designs
9 september 2024 · 39 min
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. Lees meer
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What road bikes would we buy with our own cash?
2 september 2024 · 47 min
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. Lees meer
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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Road bike upgrades you don't need (and why)
26 augustus 2024 · 40 min
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. Lees meer
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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How to make your own energy drinks
Bike Fit 101 | Why should you get a bike fit?
5 mountain bike upgrades you don’t need… and 5 you do
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Tech Q&A – dropper lengths, UDH conversions, pedal threads and more
19 augustus 2024 · 32 min
We’re back with another Tech Q&A – our listeners have been sending their technical conundrums to podcast@bikeradar.com and we have some answers! Lees meer
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: EVERYTHING you need to know (and why you should buy one)
16 augustus 2024 · 41 min
Cargo bikes could be the N+1 to your current vehicle, if you have space in your home or garage for one. Lees meer
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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Why are women outnumbered in mountain biking and what can be done to increase participation?
12 augustus 2024 · 48 min
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. Lees meer
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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Why riding an eMTB will make you a better rider
9 augustus 2024 · 24 min
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. Lees meer
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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The evolution of British Cycling’s space-age Olympic track tech | BikeRadar Meets… Ed Clancy
5 augustus 2024 · 30 min
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. Lees meer
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SRAM’s new 13-speed Red XPLR AXS groupset and ultra-wide gravel wheels
2 augustus 2024 · 42 min
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. Lees meer
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?
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/sram-aims-to-set-the-gravel-standard-with-red-axs-xplr
https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/components/groupsets/gravel-groupset/sram-red-xplr-axs-review
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/zipp-303-xplr-gravel-wheels
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Why YT’s new eMTB is ‘the best enduro bike’ – plus 3 more fresh MTBs from Trek, Specialized and Lapierre
29 juli 2024 · 29 min
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. Lees meer
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 Hermida on coaching Tom Pidcock, his 2024 Olympic predictions and how 29ers “changed everything”
27 juli 2024 · 46 min
José Antonio Hermida is an institution of cross-country mountain bike racing. Lees meer
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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5 must-ride climbs from the 2024 Tour de France
22 juli 2024 · 29 min
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? Lees meer
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The new Canyon Aeroad is here – our first impressions and a chat with a design engineer behind the bike
19 juli 2024 · 51 min
After teasing it for weeks, Canyon has announced the new Aeroad CFR. Lees meer
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.
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2025-canyon-aeroad
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