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.

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Post-Lockdown Riding
With COVID 19 Lockdown restrictions slowly easing across the United Kingdom, Simon, Tom and Felix sat down (virtually) to discuss what kind of riding they’ve been doing over the past few weeks.
23 min
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BikeRadar Meets | Richard Thorpe - F1 turned bi...
We talk to Richard Thorpe CEO & founder of British bike brand GoCycle on how he went from a design engineer at Formula One legends McLaren cars to creating one of the most innovative urban bikes around.
26 min
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News review | Specialized Tarmac and UK governm...
Our news team on BikeRadar go through the biggest stories from recent weeks, from the new Specialized Tarmac via Garmin’s hack and the UK government’s strategy to increase cycling.
25 min
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Tech Q&A | SRAM vs. Shimano, tubeless, gravel t...
Rob Spedding, Rob Weaver and Matthew Loveridge answer your tech questions, from the endless groupset wars to suspension setup and the most versatile gravel tyres.
38 min
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Why is XC so hot right now?
XC is having a vintage year in 2020, with a raft of new bikes being released. While the Olympics might not be happening, bike development hasn't stopped. Tom and Alex sit down and chat all things fast and flat-out.
32 min
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BikeRadar Meets | Ned Boulting on July without ...
We catch up with the voice of ITV’s Tour de France coverage as he waits anxiously for the 2020 race to get underway and tells us how much he’s missed professional cycling and reveals the secrets of Gary Imlach’s shirts…
53 min
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News Review | road bike weights, Orbea Oiz, Mer...
Jack, Simon and Matthew look back through the hottest news stories from the past couple of weeks on BikeRadar.
17 min
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July's Tech Review
Tom Marvin, Robin Weaver and Warren Rossiter look back through a few recent product releases to see what trends are hot right now in cycling.
32 min
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Christini's AWD e-fat bike and more!
With drive going to both front and rear wheels, we thought Christini's new ebike was worth talking about.
17 min
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What's the deal with hookless rims? Making sens...
Hookless rims are fairly new in road cycling, but what are they, and where have they come from?Simon, Matthew and Jack delve in to the subject in our latest podcast.
25 min
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Controversial Road Debates
Our trilogy of road cyclists, Jack, Matthew and Simon, wade in to some of the biggest debates in road cycling. You can probably guess what they are, but what do our line-up of commentators think?
26 min
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Tech Q&A
Warren and Rob are back answering our listeners tech-based questions.From MTB shoes and suspension care to road bike fit and 1x gearing options, there’s plenty of variety in this month’s podcast.
51 min
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Bike Shorts 11 | Shimano’s SPD sandals and othe...
Shimano have just bought back their legendary SPD sandal in a 25th anniversary limited edition, and you’ll not be surprised to hear that Jack Luke was aghast with excitement at this news!
13 min
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Mountain biking’s most controversial debates
Everyone has an opinion on everything, and when it comes to mountain biking there’s plenty to have an opinion on. Some aspects of our riding culture can be pretty divisive, while others must come down purely to personal preference...
48 min
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What can we all learn from each other?
Road cyclists and mountain bikers occupy very different worlds – from skids and jumps to Strava KOMs and Wattage data. But there’s plenty of common ground between us all (and we’re not even mentioning gravel cycling!).
31 min
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BikeRadar Meets | John Cordoba - Specialized’s ...
John Cordoba is the project manager for road and gravel at Specialized. John sat down with our Senior Road Technical Editor, Warren Rossiter, in our latest podcast.
29 min
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The best cheap road bike upgrades
While it’s tempting to look at those super-spendy upgrades for your bike, it’s not always necessary to spend the big bucks. Matthew and Simon talk through their top tips for making your road bike that little bit better, without it costing the earth.
33 min
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How bike launches work
Bike launch season should be well under way, with brands showcasing their latest models to a select group of cycling media. While they may look like a bit of a jolly for the lucky few, there’s serious business going on behind the scenes.
34 min
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How to go faster for free
Everybody wants to go faster, but not everybody wants to drop a ton of cash doing it. So, what are the tricks of the trade that don’t cost the earth – or, anything at all?
29 min
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How much should you spend on your next road bike?
With prices ranging from a couple of hundred quid all the way to 5-figure sums, road bike prices are as diverse as the bikes themselves. Our team of road bike enthusiasts give you a run-down of what to look for at varying price points.
36 min
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Friday Shorts | Tech Q&A session with Rob and W...
We’re back again with a selection of listeners tech questions, with our senior technical editors Warren and Rob providing the answers.
39 min
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The best cheap MTB upgrades
How and where should you spend money making your mountain bike better? Or, are there ways to improve your ride without spending a penny? Seb and Tom go through the best cost effective ways to improve your bike’s performance.
31 min
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Friday Shorts | How to buy a second-hand bike
With cycling booming in popularity, the second hand market has been going crazy in the past couple of months. Drawing upon our own experiences, we’ve put together some handy hints and tips to help you in your search for a new-to-you ride.
28 min
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BikeRadar Meets | Chris Porter pt.2
We’re picking up again with Chris Porter, for part two of our Meets interview with the bike and suspension engineer.If you’ve not listened to part one, check in your podcast provider’s listings for the BikeRadar Podcast to find it.
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BikeRadar Meets | Chris Porter pt.1
In this podcast Seb meets Chris Porter. He’s a man who’s been heavily involved in mountain bike and suspension design for decades, playing an influential part in the development of bike geometry, certainly in recent years.
55 min