It's the morning after the night before and, with the dust settling on another edition of Paris-Roubaix, George, Liam and Simon sit down to digest this year's tech highlights. Big tyres, bigger chainrings, aero optimisations and even gravel bikes featured over the cobbles of the Hell of the North.
 
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Paris-Roubaix tech highlights! Big tyres, bigger chainrings and more from the Hell of the North

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Yesterday, Shimano announced GRX Di2 RX825 – its long-awaited 12-speed electronic gravel bike groupset.
 
In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Jack Luke grills Simon von Bromley to find out what’s changed, what’s stayed the same and what’s missing.
 
For the full scoop on Shimano’s first 12-speed electronic gravel bike groupset head to www.bikeradar.com.
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Shimano launches 12-speed GRX Di2 – what’s new and what’s missing?

Electronics and bikepacking don’t always go hand in hand. The romanticism of disappearing on your bike for days on end often comes as part of a digital detox, disconnecting from tech in order to mindfully focus on your surroundings.
However, Jack Luke, a man well versed in spending weeks under canvas, believes that there’s plenty of place for electronics on your next multi-day adventure.
But, which digital devices should you pack in your panniers? Jack explains all.
 
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The essential electronics you NEED to take on your next cycling tour

SRAM's new Red AXS groupset is claimed to be the world's lightest electronic disc brake road bike groupset, saving 154g versus the previous generation. 

Priced from around £4,090 / $4,090 / €4,135, the groupset is fully wireless, with a new lever and hood design, increased brake adjustability, and improved braking performance from the hoods. Front shifting is also claimed to be faster and smoother.
 
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, senior technical editor Warren Rossiter shares his thoughts on the revised shifter ergonomics, enhanced braking and shifting changes with deputy editor Jack Luke and senior technical writer Simon von Bromley.
 

2024 SRAM Red AXS groupset review: https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/components/groupsets/groupset-road/sram-red-axs-review


Hands-on with SRAM Red AXS | Real weights vs Shimano Dura-Ace Di2: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/2024-sram-red-axs-weights


New SRAM Red AXS is the world’s lightest electronic disc brake groupset: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/new-sram-red-axs


New Hammerhead Karoo integrates with SRAM AXS and improves GPS accuracy: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2024-hammerhead-karoo



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New SRAM Red AXS | Everything you need to know about ‘the world’s lightest electronic groupset’

Upgrading parts on your bike is something many riders love to do. Whether it’s for a performance benefit or just a splash of personalisation and colour, it can be a fun, if expensive pastime.

But which upgrades don’t bring the benefits their price tag suggests? 

In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, senior technical editor Tom Marvin sits down with fellow shredders Luke Marshall and Tom Law to discuss five mountain bike upgrades they don’t think you need and five that will make a genuine difference to your riding. 

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5 mountain bike upgrades you don't need… and 5 you do

After months of testing, it's time to announce our Road Bike of the Year winners. We've got categories for race, endurance, gravel and budget road bikes, as well as urban electric bikes. We're also announcing an overall winner across all five categories.
 
In this podcast, our test team of Ashley Quinlan, Simon von Bromley and Warren Rossiter discuss the 2024 Bike of the Year test, their top three bikes in each category and, of course, the winners.
 
Read more on our 2024 Road Bike of the Year test: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2024-road-bike-of-the-year-winners
Check out our 2024 Mountain Bike of the Year winners: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2024-mountain-bike-of-the-year-winners
Listen to our 2024 Mountain Bike of the Year podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7oNkfe5x1dzEdov9ajhTUK
 
Here are all 24 bikes featured in our 2024 Road Bike of the Year test:
 
Race Bike of the Year:
Focus Izalco Max 9.8 – £6,599 / €6,799 (not available in the US)
Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro - SRAM Force eTap AXS – £8,000 / $8,500 / €8,500
Canyon Ultimate CF SL 8 Aero – £4,799 / €4,999 / AU$7,649 (model not available in USA)
Handsling A1R0evo Classified Powershift – £6,499.99
 
Endurance Bike of the Year:
Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 Di2 - £4,999 / $5,499
Cinelli Pressure ADR (105 Di2 Ksyrium 30 build) - £3,799 / $4,754
Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp - £5,000 / $5,000
Lauf Úthald Race Wireless - £4,458.05 ($5,628.00 inc. shipping) / $4,690
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 - £3,499 / $N/A
 
Gravel Bike of the Year:
Orbea Terra M41E Team Ix MyO - £4,518 / $4,638
GT Grade Carbon Pro LE - £3,600 / $4,200
Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 Di2 - £4,799 / $4,999
Santa Cruz Stigmata Force-1x AXS RSV - £6,999.99 / $7,699
Merida Silex 7000 - £3,000 / $N/A
 
Budget Road Bike of the Year:
Specialized Allez E5 - £1,000 / $1,200
Cube Attain Pro - £1,099 / $N/A
Trek Domane AL 2 Gen 4 - £1,050 / $1,199.99
Vitus Razor Disc VR - £799.99
 
Urban Electric Bike of the Year:
Cannondale Compact Neo - £2,000 / $1,900
Ridgeback Arcus 3 - £2,999.99 / $N/A
Merida eSpresso CC 675 EQ 2024 - £4,000 / $N/A
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ - £3,400 / $4,499
Tern NBD S5i - £4,000 / $4,699
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Paris-Roubaix tech highlights! Big tyres, bigger chainrings and more from the Hell of the North

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