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Five ways a pro's bike is different from yours
14 augustus 2023 · 36 min
A professional road cyclist’s bike is clearly different from yours – but is that always a good thing? Lees meer
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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We need to change the way we categorise gravel bikes – and here’s how I’d do it
11 augustus 2023 · 34 min
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’. Lees meer
For his full review, head to https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/gravel-bike-categorisation/
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AusCycling’s engineering director on the secret behind Jumbo-Visma’s Tour wins and track tech trends
9 augustus 2023 · 12 min
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. Lees meer
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 Podcast@BikeRadar.com
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5 brand new eMTB from across the cost spectrum
8 augustus 2023 · 43 min
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. Lees meer
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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BikeRadar’s guide to bikepacking
4 augustus 2023 · 39 min
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. Lees meer
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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3 things I love, and 3 things I hate about mountain bikes - Jack Luke
2 augustus 2023 · 24 min
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. Lees meer
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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Will Microshift Sword end Shimano’s mid-range dominance? Plus the new Norco Fluid and VanMoof’s demise
24 juli 2023 · 21 min
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke, Oscar Huckle and Tom Law discuss the hottest news in bike tech this week. Lees meer
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 podcast@bikeradar.com
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Discussing the new Orbea Orca and Oquo road wheelsets
21 juli 2023 · 36 min
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. Lees meer
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’s top 5 CONTROVERSIAL gravel opinions 🔥
17 juli 2023 · 41 min
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. Lees meer
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 podcast@bikeradar.com
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6 tech trends from the Tour de France
14 juli 2023 · 53 min
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. Lees meer
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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Everything you need to know about SRAM GX Eagle Transmission
11 juli 2023 · 25 min
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. Lees meer
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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12-speed 105 mechanical and new GRX | Everything we know so far about Shimano’s new groupsets
10 juli 2023 · 35 min
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. Lees meer
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.
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/shimano-105-12-speed-mechanical/
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/shimano-grx-r820/
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How to ride the Etape du Tour (or any other gran fondo)
7 juli 2023 · 46 min
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). Lees meer
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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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall gives us a taste of his custom-built Sven Cycles Rambler
3 juli 2023 · 26 min
In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, recorded at River Cottage HQ in Devon, we meet celebrity chef and environmental campaigner Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. Lees meer
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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Four new bikes spotted at the 2023 Tour de France
30 juni 2023 · 33 min
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. Lees meer
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Eurobike 2023 | The best weird and wonderful tech from the world’s biggest cycling trade show
27 juni 2023 · 28 min
Spanning approximately one zillion square metres of the Messe Frankfurt’s halls Eurobike is the world’s biggest cycling trade show. Lees meer
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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The future of gravel clubs & groups – how gravel is shaping the future of cycling
23 juni 2023 · 30 min
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? Lees meer
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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Did we choose the right bike for Gary?
19 juni 2023 · 23 min
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. Lees meer
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.
https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/hybrid-bikes/ribble-hybrid-al-leisure-review/
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The future of gravel racing & events – the competitive future for gravel
16 juni 2023 · 42 min
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. Lees meer
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The inside story on SRAM’s new 12-speed Apex
15 juni 2023 · 24 min
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 Lees meer
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How to make your bike last longer
12 juni 2023 · 39 min
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. Lees meer
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The future of gravel bikes – the evolution of gravel bikes in 2023 and beyond
9 juni 2023 · 52 min
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. Lees meer
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8 defining features of an XC bike in 2023
5 juni 2023 · 44 min
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. Lees meer
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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Movistar Team’s directeur sportif on grand tour logistics at the Giro d’Italia
3 juni 2023 · 12 min
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. Lees meer
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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The future of gravel riding – why gravel is booming and what's next
2 juni 2023 · 28 min
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. Lees meer
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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Campagnolo Super Record Wireless launched! 5 things you need to know
30 mei 2023 · 17 min
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. Lees meer
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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Tech Q&A – Road wheels and tyres
29 mei 2023 · 33 min
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. Lees meer
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Our riding regrets
26 mei 2023 · 34 min
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. Lees meer
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Warren Rossiter’s seven sins of cycling kit
22 mei 2023 · 46 min
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. Lees meer
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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New tyre bonanza! Rad mountain bikes! Fancy lube! BikeRadar news round-up
19 mei 2023 · 19 min
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. Lees meer
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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Road Bike of the Year special
15 mei 2023 · 56 min
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. Lees meer
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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MTB Bike of the Year special
12 mei 2023 · 52 min
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. Lees meer
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 Meets | Fastest female round-the-world cyclist Jenny Graham
8 mei 2023 · 34 min
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”. Lees meer
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MTB’s unsung hero components
5 mei 2023 · 38 min
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. Lees meer
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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What next for Mavic? | BikeRadar speaks to co-CEO Jean-Michel Bourrelier
1 mei 2023 · 40 min
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. Lees meer
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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Will 1x on road bikes ever go mainstream?
28 april 2023 · 46 min
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. Lees meer
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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New bikes from Nukeproof, Van Rysel, Pole, Vitus, Yeti and Karbon
25 april 2023 · 27 min
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. Lees meer
Check out our Sea Otter 2023 coverage: https://www.bikeradar.com/events/sea-otter/
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Tech Q&A – mountain bike drivetrains
24 april 2023 · 34 min
In this tech Q&A podcast, our mountain bike tech team answer your questions on mountain bike drivetrains. Lees meer
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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10 road & MTB tech highlights from day one at Sea Otter
21 april 2023 · 38 min
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. Lees meer
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How Paris-Roubaix winning bikes have changed in a decade
19 april 2023 · 47 min
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. Lees meer
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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Mountain bike game changers | 5 tech innovations that transformed mountain biking
17 april 2023 · 31 min
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. Lees meer
Our full selection can be seen here - https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/mountain-bike-game-changers/
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New Garmin computers, expensive alloy wheels and our embarrassing playlists | BikeRadar news round-up
14 april 2023 · 22 min
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke, Tom Marvin and Liam Cahill look back at this week’s biggest cycling tech news. Lees meer
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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Paris-Roubaix tech round-up | Tubeless tyres, 1x gearing, aero bikes and more from the Hell of the North
12 april 2023 · 33 min
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. Lees meer
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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Why we love aluminium road bikes | Trek launches new Émonda ALR
7 april 2023 · 35 min
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. Lees meer
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Get your mountain bike shred-ready for spring | 6 tips from a pro mechanic
3 april 2023 · 30 min
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. Lees meer
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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Specialized waves goodbye to the seat tube, a new Canyon Aeroad, Shimano’s direct-mount derailleur patent and more | BikeRadar news round-up
31 maart 2023 · 34 min
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. Lees meer
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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Wind tunnel testing demystified with Stephen Roche, The Bike Tailor
27 maart 2023 · 38 min
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. Lees meer
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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The retro mountain bikes we wish we'd owned
24 maart 2023 · 26 min
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. Lees meer
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 Meets | SRAM’s T-Type Eagle Transmission product manager Andreas Kölsch on developing the brand’s all-new direct-mount derailleur drivetrain
21 maart 2023 · 41 min
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. Lees meer
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What are the best-value aero upgrades? | BikeRadar visits the wind tunnel
20 maart 2023 · 45 min
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. Lees meer
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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