The BikeRadar Podcast

BikeRadar delve into the world of road and mountain biking to bring you the best tech content in cycling. Join the team for their weekly episodes and occasional bonus episodes.

Sports
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The very best weird and wonderful tech from Eur...
Jack Luke, Warren Rossiter and Stan Portus sit down to discuss Eurobike
23 min
352
What is the future of Tour de France tech?
<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>
65 min
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Screw ‘the rules’! 8 uncool cycling accessorie...
<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>
36 min
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5 Tour de France tech trends: from tubeless tyr...
<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>
49 min
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Tour de France tech choices with Chris Froome’s...
<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>
12 min
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New bikes at the 2022 Tour de France
<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>
40 min
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Shimano 105 Di2 is here! | Top 5 things you nee...
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.
31 min
358
CeramicSpeed’s $739 aero pulleys, a new Pinarel...
Deputy editor Jack Luke sits down with senior technical writer Simon von Bromley to discuss this week’s hottest news
31 min
359
Tech Q&A | Carbon frame protection, backpack co...
BikeRadar’s Deputy Editor Jack Luke and Technical Editor-in-Chief Rob Weaver are at hand to answer your technical questions in this episode of BikeRadar’s Tech Q&A podcast.
60 min
360
Everything you need to know about mountain bike...
Jack, Alex and Rob sit down to discuss the various (and arguably, most common) mountain bike race formats.
49 min
361
BikeRadar Meets | Garmin’s Andy Silver on the n...
<p>BikeRadar digital writer Jack Evans speaks to Garmin’s global product manager Andy Silver at the launch of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/news/garmin-edge-1040/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Edge 1040 Solar</a>. Besides the new head unit’s technology, Jack and Andy discuss Garmin’s response to competitors and where bike computers will take us next.&nbsp;</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>
21 min
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Why you don’t need Dura-Ace
Simon von Bromley, Warren Rossiter and Jack Luke discuss Warren’s recently published review of the latest Ultegra R8170 Di2 groupset.
42 min
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Everything you need to know about endurance roa...
<p><strong>Description:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Endurance road bikes are designed to help you cover long distances in comfort. But the latest endurance bikes are more versatile than ever, with a turn of speed that can rival race bikes and enough adaptability for light gravel riding or bikepacking. BikeRadar’s George Scott is joined by Warren Rossiter and Jack Luke to dissect the evolution of the endurance bike, and help you pick the best endurance bike for your needs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Head to BikeRadar for our full buyer’s guide to the best endurance road bikes:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-endurance-road-bikes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-endurance-road-bikes/</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Check out our Bike of the Year 2022 reviews:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/features/bike-of-the-year/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bikeradar.com/features/bike-of-the-year/</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Watch Jack’s coast-to-coast ride on the Specialized Diverge:&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/V9WTkYmXePw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/V9WTkYmXePw</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>
48 min
364
Are press-fit bottom brackets better than threa...
BikeRadar’s senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley holds the somewhat controversial view that press-fit bottom brackets are, in fact, superior to traditional threaded bottom brackets.
36 min
365
What is the future of gravel?
To help us gaze into our crystal ball of gravel riding, we chatted to a number of industry experts, riders and racers to discuss where we think the future of gravel will lie.
52 min
366
Our favourite mountain bike riding spots in the...
Technical editor-in-chief Rob Weaver and technical editor Alex Evans talk about their favourite riding spots across the globe.
45 min
367
How to get into gravel racing
We demystify the different types of gravel events, explain why we love these novel races and share our top tips for new racers on both sides of the Atlantic.
30 min
368
How to upgrade your mountain bike for more fun,...
Luke, Rob, and Will dive into the best components to splash your cash on to most improve your riding experience.
69 min
369
Is gravel riding just mountain biking from the ...
The cause of much debate for riders who fondly remember the early years of mountain biking, we call in two of our in-house experts from CyclingPlus and MBUK to debate whether gravel riding is just mountain biking from the 90s.
19 min
370
Road Bike of the Year special | The best road, ...
After thousands of kilometres of testing and hours of deliberation, our annual Bike of the Year test has come to a conclusion.
30 min
371
MTB Bike of the Year special | The best trail, ...
Our annual Bike of the Year test is a massive undertaking where we tell you which bikes are category-leading, with this year being no exception.
55 min
372
How to plan a gravel ride
Planning a gravel ride well can make the difference between a mega day out and a disastrous one.
30 min
373
Tech Q&A | Elusive 16t cassette sprockets, the ...
Technical Editor-in-Chief Robin Weaver and Senior Road Technical Editor Warren Rossiter impart their vast knowledge to answer a depth of questions from you, our dear readers and listeners.
47 min
374
Gravel bike setup tips: gearing, wheel size, dr...
Last week we looked at how to choose the best gravel bike for you, and this time we’re taking a deeper dive into gravel bike setup.
57 min
375
What are high-pivot mountain bikes and are they...
Tom, Al and Luke delve into the science and realities of this new breed of mountain bike.
49 min