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<strong>,</strong>&nbsp;along with everything in the middle.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>They also give their tips on how to slow the rate of wear and keep your bike running smoothly for less money.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>In this Tech Q&amp;A episode, we're focus<s>s</s>ing&nbsp;on mountain bike suspension. From knobs and dials to coil springs and upping travel, our tech team advise you&nbsp;how to get the best out of&nbsp;your&nbsp;bikes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We'll be&nbsp;concentrating&nbsp;on a specific topic in&nbsp;each of&nbsp;our Tech Q&amp;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&nbsp;us a line at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcast@bikeradar.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast@bikeradar.com</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>2023 looks set to be another bumper year for road bike tech, with new bike launches from key brands on the horizon.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p><a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/5-new-race-bikes-we-want-to-see-in-2023/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/5-new-race-bikes-we-want-to-see-in-2023/</a></p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>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.&nbsp;</p><br><p>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.&nbsp;</p><br><p>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.&nbsp;</p><br><p>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.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Lastly, Jacob, who is Head of Cycling at Huub Design, discusses the challenges of Research and Development for cycling clothing.&nbsp;</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Virtual racing is a popular and growing phenomenon, and even the BikeRadar team has been getting in on the action from time to time.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>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.</p><br><p>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.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Magnesium, thermoplastic, even wood and bamboo, are discussed, with Warren explaining their history, how they’re made and their potential future.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>he team gaze into&nbsp;a&nbsp;crystal ball and discuss their top road tech trends and predictions for the year ahead.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Which&nbsp;types&nbsp;of bikes do we think will dominate? Which brands will release new groupsets? Will 2023 finally be the year when aero sensors go mainstream?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All of this, and much more, in this episode of the BikeRadar podcast.</p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>BikeRadar and Cycling Plus senior technical editors Warren Rossiter and Ashley Quinlan talk to Tom Ritchey, founder of Ritchey – and all-round cycling royalty.</p><br><p>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.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Is it true that steel really is real?</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>The turn of the year gives us the opportunity to reflect on the past 12 months and look ahead to 2023.</p><br><p>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.&nbsp;</p><br><p>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!&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>BikeRadar and Cycling Plus senior technical editor Warren Rossiter and senior tech writer Simon von Bromley talk to Jon Cariveau, brand manager at Moots.</p><br><p>In this episode of BikeRadar’s road (and gravel) bike frame materials series, we discover everything worth knowing about titanium.&nbsp;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.</p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast,&nbsp; Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley go over 2022’s top 5 news stories from the world of road cycling tech.&nbsp;</p><br><p>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 <a href="mailto:podcast@bikeradar.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast@bikeradar.com</a> </p><br><p><br></p><ul><li>Trek Madone:<a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2023-trek-madone-slr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2023-trek-madone-slr/</a></li><li>Trek Madone review:<a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/road-bikes/trek-madone-slr-9-etap-2023-review/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/road-bikes/trek-madone-slr-9-etap-2023-review/</a></li><li><br></li><li>Giant Propel Advanced SL 0 review:<a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/road-bikes/2023-giant-propel-advanced-sl-0-review/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/road-bikes/2023-giant-propel-advanced-sl-0-review/</a></li><li><br></li><li>Shimano S-Phyre RC903 shoes: <a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/news/shimano-s-phyre-rc-903/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bikeradar.com/news/shimano-s-phyre-rc-903/</a></li><li><br></li><li>Shimano 105 Di2: <a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/features/shimano-105-di2-weight/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bikeradar.com/features/shimano-105-di2-weight/</a> </li><li><br></li><li>Cannondale Synapse: <a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2022-cannondale-synapse/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2022-cannondale-synapse/</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>Tom, Rob, Luke and Al look back at everything from hidden shocks to steering stabilisers, budget bikes to sensitive suspension.</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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?</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>