<p>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.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2022-cervelo-soloist/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2022-cervelo-soloist/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/news/new-canyon-ultimate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bikeradar.com/news/new-canyon-ultimate/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2023-trek-domane/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2023-trek-domane/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/news/zwift-hub-smart-trainer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bikeradar.com/news/zwift-hub-smart-trainer/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/news/wahoo-kickr-v6-kickr-bike-v2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bikeradar.com/news/wahoo-kickr-v6-kickr-bike-v2/</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>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?</p><br><p>Read our news story on the new Canyon Ultimate:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2023-canyon-ultimate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2023-canyon-ultimate/</a></p><p>Read Ashley’s first ride review on the new Canyon Ultimate:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/road-bikes/canyon-ultimate-cfr-di2-review/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/road-bikes/canyon-ultimate-cfr-di2-review/</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>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.&nbsp;</p><br><p>You can also listen to other podcasts with Tom on fitness testing and building a training plan:&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/ridestrongin2021-whyyoushoulddoafitnesstesttokickstartyourtraining" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/ridestrongin2021-whyyoushoulddoafitnesstesttokickstartyourtraining</a></p><p><a href="https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/ridestrongin2021-howtobuildatrainingplan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/ridestrongin2021-howtobuildatrainingplan</a></p><br><p>And you can listen to – or read – our buyer’s guide to power meters:&nbsp;<a href="https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/powermeters-abuyer-sguide" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/powermeters-abuyer-sguide</a></p><p><a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-power-meters/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-power-meters/</a></p><br><p>To learn more about critical power and power vs heart rate, read more on BikeRadar:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/critical-power/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/critical-power/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/power-vs-heart-rate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/power-vs-heart-rate/</a></p><br><p>For more information on Tom and his coaching business, High North Performance, check out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.highnorth.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.highnorth.co.uk</a>&nbsp;or subscribe to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOp4RcLunchVR7fEK95kxOA?sub_confirmation=1&amp;feature=subscribe-embed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tom’s YouTube channel</a>.</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, BikeRadar's tech team dig a little deeper into mountain bike tyre tech.</p><p>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.</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>

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&nbsp;take&nbsp;in the future and whether or not we’ll see more hardtails winning cross country events.<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’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.</p><br><p>You can also listen to our podcast on MTB racing:&nbsp;<a href="https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mountain-bike-race-formats" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mountain-bike-race-formats</a></p><p>And our podcast on gravel racing:&nbsp;<a href="https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/how-to-get-into-gravel-racing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/how-to-get-into-gravel-racing</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>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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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.</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 so-called&nbsp;mullet&nbsp;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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p><br></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>Filming a mountain bike edit is a great way of spending a few days with your friends, but getting it right can be tough.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</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>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.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></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>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.</p><br><p>But what goes in to a carbon fibre frame? What do all the terms really mean.</p><br><p>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?</p><br><p>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.</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 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.</p><p>We also touch on pack-less riding and a query about some brakes that aren't performing quite as well as they should be.</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, 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.</p><br><p>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.</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>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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/mountain-bike-groupsets-everything-you-need-to-know/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mountain bike groupsets</a>&nbsp;since the arrival of Shimano Di2, and there are now more options available on the market than ever before.</p><br><p>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.&nbsp;</p><br><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/electronic-groupsets/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/electronic-groupsets/</a></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></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>

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.<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>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.</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>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.</p><br><p>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.&nbsp;</p><br><p>-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/?p=690534&amp;preview=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bikeradar.com/news/<strong>enve-melee</strong>/</a></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>

Jack Luke, Warren Rossiter and Stan Portus sit down to discuss Eurobike

<p>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.</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>&nbsp;‘The rules’ is an oft-cited unofficial code of conduct for cyclists that, among other things, dictates which cycling accessories are deemed acceptable.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast,&nbsp;Jack&nbsp;Luke&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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.</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>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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For more Tour de France coverage, head to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bikeradar.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.bikeradar.com</a></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’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.</p><br><p>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.</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>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&nbsp;<a href="http://www.BikeRadar.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.BikeRadar.com</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>

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.

Deputy editor Jack Luke sits down with senior technical writer Simon von Bromley to discuss this week’s hottest news