<p><em>In this episode, we talk to Vicky Balfour about adaptive bikes. As well as being a regular Mountain Biking UK Magazine and BikeRadar&nbsp;workshop&nbsp;contributor, through her, and her family's love of cycling, Vicky has direct experience using adaptive bicycles&nbsp;and can be regularly found on cycling adventures with her daughter, who rides her own adaptive trike.</em></p><p><em>&nbsp;</em></p><p><em>In this podcast, Vicky helps guide us through the different options to consider when choosing an adaptive bicycle as well as the requirements and challenges that a rider’s individual needs can pose, whether they’re looking&nbsp;at making changes to an existing two-wheeled bike or buying a need-specific bike or trike.</em></p><p><em>&nbsp;</em></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 we look a little deeper at tyre inserts.</p><p>These loops of foam sit inside your tyres, offering puncture protection and improved tyre stability.</p><p>But, do they work well? Are they worth investing in? And, are they easy to fit?&nbsp;</p><p>Our tech-heads Warren Rossiter and Luke Marshall wade in with their experiences of using tyre inserts in their gravel bikes and mountain bikes.</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 episode of the BikeRadart Podast, senior technical writer Simon von Bromley is joined by senior technical editor Ashley Quinlan and digital writer Jack Evans to chat about one of the enduring debates in road bikes: aero vs all-rounder.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>They discuss their personal preferences, the key differences between aero and all-rounder roadnikes, recognise the recent blending of the two styles, as well as offer their advice on how to choose which one is right for you.</p><br><p>Along the way, Ash (probably) mispronounces Leichtbau twice, Jack announces his enduring love for the aesthetic of a rim brake bike, and Simon shares his views on the rise of the integrated cockpit.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>AERO BIKE BEST LIST (<a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-aero-road-bike/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-aero-road-bike/</a>)&nbsp;</li><li>BEST ROAD BIKES: HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT ONE FOR YOU (<a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-road-bikes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-road-bikes/</a>)</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>What defines a gravel or all-road wheelset? In this episode, Ash, Simon and Oscar discuss the technical differences between gravel, all-road and road wheelsets. What kind of rim width you should be looking for, carbon vs aluminium, hooked versus hookless rims, and how to choose the right wheelset for your needs.</p><br><p>For more advice and information, plus our pick of the best gravel wheelsets currently available, check out our buyer’s guide;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-gravel-wheels/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-gravel-wheels/</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>Pulling our testing expertise from MBUK issue 413, our full MTB&nbsp;tech&nbsp;team talk through some of the most important, or influential,&nbsp;mountain bikes that'll be gracing our trails in 2023.</p><p>Some are innovative&nbsp;and&nbsp;some&nbsp;represent&nbsp;the trends&nbsp;we're seeing across the market, from XC race rigs to bike-park slayers. We then give you the lowdown as to how well they ride, and whether the trends they&nbsp;embody&nbsp;are worth considering.</p><p>Bikes include Pole's innovative Voima eMTB, Hope's high-pivot HB916, the Bird Forge and, of course, a new Santa Cruz.</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>With the nights drawing in, we've been flat out testing the best night-riding&nbsp;lights&nbsp;on the market, both up in the depths of the Tweed Valley and in the deepest,&nbsp;darkest Forest of Dean, with our night-riding experts Alex Evans and Luke Marshall.</p><p>The team delve into the inner workings of&nbsp;lights&nbsp;– the beams, the lumens, batteries and mounts, before we take a quick straw poll about what we love, and hate, about riding at night.</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>In this episode of our semi-regular Tech&nbsp;Q&amp;A&nbsp;Podcast, our senior tech team of Alex, Warren and Tom look into&nbsp;downcountry electric mountain bikes, the best kit to wear when the weather doesn't know what it's doing, and how often you should replace your helmet. There's more, too, so tune in for your tech&nbsp;fix.&nbsp;</p><p>If you&nbsp;have&nbsp;a question for a future Tech&nbsp;Q&amp;A, don't forget to email us&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcast@bikeradar.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast@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>Deputy editor Jack Luke quizzes our senior technical editor Tom Marvin on the latest new mountain bikes.</p><p>It's been a busy time over in the US, with three of the&nbsp;most prominent brands releasing a host of new bikes.</p><p>Santa Cruz&nbsp;led&nbsp;the charge, with three of its models receiving an update&nbsp;–&nbsp;the Tallboy, 5010 and Nomad. It's goodbye&nbsp;27.5in&nbsp;and hello&nbsp;mullet&nbsp;in California.</p><p>Pivot has recently expanded&nbsp;its&nbsp;eMTB line, with both a&nbsp;longer-travel and&nbsp;a lighter-weight&nbsp;version of&nbsp;its&nbsp;Shuttle platform. Finally, Trek has rejigged&nbsp;its&nbsp;stalwart trail bike, the Fuel EX.</p><br><p><br></p><p>​</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>

BikeRadar’s editor-in-chief, George Scott, chats to Trek’s director of road bikes, Jordan Roessingh, about two of this year’s key road launches – the new Trek Madone aero bike and updated Trek Domane endurance bike. Jordan lifts the lid on the Madone’s IsoFlow concept and how Trek has tried to achieve a balance of aerodynamics, lightweight and comfort, as well as explaining why the US brand has moved away from front IsoSpeed on the new Domane.<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 thrill of heading into the unknown is half of the fun when cycle touring… but sometimes it’s nice to know what to expect. In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke sits down with regular contributor, Katherine Moore, to discuss the tools, tips and tricks they use when planning multi-day cycling adventures.&nbsp;</p><br><p>From simple tips like downloading offline maps to the charmingly nerdy world that is Geograph.org, we promise even seasoned tourists are bound to learn something new.</p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.geograph.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.geograph.org/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/news/komoot-trail-view/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bikeradar.com/news/komoot-trail-view/</a></li><li><a href="https://shop.sustrans.org.uk/collections/sustrans-maps-and-guidebooks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shop.sustrans.org.uk/collections/sustrans-maps-and-guidebooks</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/features/routes-and-rides/uk-cycling-footpath-laws/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bikeradar.com/features/routes-and-rides/uk-cycling-footpath-laws/</a></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>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>