The BikeRadar Podcast

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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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The BikeRadar Podcast episodes:

05.02.2024
Testing £500 alloy wheelsets – are they worth the money?
In this edition of the BikeRadar Podcast, senior technical writer Simon von Bromley and senior technical editor Ashley Quinlan discuss Ash’s recent test of £500 alloy wheelsets. The duo cover off the key winners and losers, deliver some surprising findings and...
04.28.2024
Why are pros using such big chainrings and should you be doing the same?
If you’ve been paying attention to the pro road-racing scene recently, you may have noticed many riders are increasingly using oversized chainrings. Are today’s pro riders so fast they simply need bigger gears than before, or could there be more to...
04.25.2024
MTB Jargon Buster
Are you confused by the jargon you read in our reviews? Find technical terms all a bit much? In this podcast, our technical writer and all-round tech-head Luke Marshall guides you through some of the terms that pop up frequently in...
04.22.2024
Sea Otter 2024 mountain bike round-up
Sea Otter 2024, part trade show, part mountain, road and gravel festival, has just wrapped up. The beady eyes of George Scott and Jack Luke have been on the search for the best MTB kit at the show, and they bring you their top picks here. From fancy...
04.19.2024
Sea Otter 2024 road and gravel round-up
Sea Otter 2024 has landed, merging trade-show tech with bike-festival vibes. Our editorial duo of Jack Luke and George Scott are pounding the grounds of Laguna Seca Raceway to bring you the best bits. This podcast focuses on the best of the drop-bar...
04.14.2024
Two endurance bikes from ENVE and BMC, a budget Shimano groupset and why Campagnolo’s power meter caught us by surprise | Road news show
In today’s episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, deputy editor Jack Luke and senior technical writer Simon von Bromley discuss the latest tech news in road cycling. Last week saw the launch of the new ENVE Fray and BMC Roadmachine – both...
04.11.2024
Tech Q&A | Average chain life, touring on a road bike, derailleur drama and more of your questions answered
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke, Tom Marvin and Warren Rossiter answer questions sent in by you, our beloved listeners. From average chain life to describing the feel of tyres, the trio shares solutions for your burning tech...
04.08.2024
Paris-Roubaix tech highlights! Big tyres, bigger chainrings and more from the Hell of the North
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...
04.04.2024
What we learned testing 9 of the latest dropper posts – and the best revealed
Dropper seatposts are near-ubiquitous on modern mountain bikes, but what separates the good from the bad, how do they work and what should you look out for when shopping for a new one? Hot on the heels of a nine-way test,...
03.31.2024
Road bike tech the pros CAN'T have
It’s easy to assume professional bike riders get access to the best kit available, but the reality can be very different. From wild monocoque triathlon bikes through to ultra-light climbing bikes, long socks and myriad aerodynamic upgrades, there are many things...
03.29.2024
Our tips for Olympic XC gold – and why we’re stoked on XC in 2024
BikeRadar’s XC fans Rach and Tom look ahead to the 2024 XC season. The first rounds are coming up shortly in Brazil and the summer’s Olympic Games are on the horizon. The past six months have seen a host of exciting, new XC bikes and tech being...
03.25.2024
5 MTB accessories you NEED (and 5 you definitely don't)
Which accessories do you need for mountain biking and which don’t you need? We run through the five most important mountain bike accessories and reveal the five you don’t really need (though they may be nice to have). With over 70 years of cumulative MTB...
03.22.2024
What are Fastest Known Times and why are they so popular? FKT UK's Molly Weaver explains all
Fastest Known Times (FKTs) are individual time trials raced over typically mixed-terrain ultra-endurance routes. A long-established racing format in the thru-hiking and backpacking worlds, cycling FKTs have surged in popularity in recent years. In today's episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, custodian of fastestknowntimes.org.uk and...
03.18.2024
Budget gravel bike buyer’s guide: what to look for if you've got £1,000 to spend
How do you pick a pocket-friendly gravel bike? What should you look out for and what key features can you expect if you’re spending around £1,000? Senior road technical editor Warren Rossiter has recently completed a test of budget gravel bikes, and in this episode...
03.15.2024
We're testing more than 50 bikes in 9 categories | Bike of the Year 2024 preview
Bike of the Year is coming! Testing for our annual bike review bonanza is well underway. In this episode, George Scott is joined by two of our lead testers, Tom Marvin and Warren Rossiter, to preview Bike of the Year...
03.12.2024
Specialized Epic 8 and RockShox Flight Attendant – we interview the people behind the scenes
Specialized’s cross-country bike, the Epic 8, was launched with an updated RockShox Flight Attendant, updated to work seamlessly with XC race rigs. In this episode, Tom Marvin speaks to Brian Gordon, Specialized’s product lead on all things XC, and Chris Mandell, North America PR...
03.08.2024
Tech Q&A | Fork settings, bar tape, workshop stands, budget bikes and fenders – your questions answered
What are your baseline fork settings? The dark-arts of bar tape, and our pick of the best workstands, plus more, feature in this episode of our Tech Q&A series. Tech experts Warren Rossiter and Alex Evans weigh in to help out...
03.06.2024
Giant launches new TCR – but is it different enough from the Propel?
It’s (another) new bike day at BikeRadar – the 10th generation Giant TCR has launched, and we’ve jumped into the podcast studio to cover the major headlines. Senior technical editor Ashley Quinlan is your host, joined by road tech aficionados Simon...
03.04.2024
Factor CEO Rob Gitelis on the future of carbon, the bike industry boom and bust, and more | BikeRadar Meets
In this latest edition of the BikeRadar Podcast, senior technical editor Ashley Quinlan sits down with Factor Bikes CEO and founder, Rob Gitelis. They discuss Rob’s history in the cycling world, firstly behind the scenes in carbon manufacture before taking over...
03.01.2024
Thomas De Gendt’s crash at the UAE Tour should be a wake-up call for the cycling industry
Manufacturers of carbon rims are increasingly adopting hookless rims, citing benefits such as lower weight, improved aerodynamics and reduced manufacturing costs. Last week, though, on stage five of the 2024 UAE Tour, Thomas De Gendt suffered a high-speed crash while –...
02.26.2024
Road bike testing secrets revealed – how we test power meters, smart trainers and more
How do we test the best road cycling kit on the market? In a follow-up to our MTB testing secrets podcast, Tom sits down with Ash and Simon to discuss the trickiest road cycling kit to test, and how we overcome...
02.23.2024
Campagnolo's cheaper gravel groupset, a revamped Canyon Spectral & more of this week's top tech stories
It’s been a big week for tech news on BikeRadar. George, Jack and Simon discuss five of the week’s most interesting stories, from Campagnolo’s new gravel groupset to a revamped Canyon Spectral trail bike, via five-star power meter pedals. Read more...
02.19.2024
Tech Q&A – Fancy spokes, kids' bikes, four-or-faux suspension, headsets and computing power
Our Tech Q&A episodes are back, with Rob and Warren giving their expert advice on all things cycling tech and answering the questions our listeners have sent to [email protected] . In this episode, we weigh in on light versus heavy spokes, and the plethora...
02.16.2024
What the future holds for Orange, plus new bikes from Pivot and Scott | MTB news show
In today’s episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, deputy editor Jack Luke and senior technical editor Tom Marvin discuss this week’s biggest news stories in MTB tech. With Orange Bikes saved from administration, the pair consider how the brand may evolve in...
02.12.2024
MTB testing secrets revealed – how we review the trickiest kit
With decades of experience between them, our tech team of Tom, Rob and Luke have come up against a raft of tricky tests in their time. Some products are simply difficult to put through their paces, while others involve a lot of background...
02.09.2024
Winter survival guide! 6 winter riding mistakes to avoid
Winter can be a tough time for a cyclist, so in this episode, BikeRadar's George Scott, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley talk through 6 winter cycling mistakes to avoid. And they're talking from bitter experience! Listen to our podcast with...
02.05.2024
3 experts explain why your jacket isn’t waterproof
It’s raining, you’ve got your waterproof on, and yet you’re still wet – why? Three industry experts talk waterproof tech with BikeRadar, explaining how waterproof fabrics work, where they work best (when it’s dry, apparently!), how to look after them, and what’s...
02.02.2024
Campagnolo is out of the WorldTour – what now?
Campagnolo, the iconic Italian groupset manufacturer, isn’t sponsoring a WorldTour professional team in 2024. Do Campagnolo’s groupsets and components simply perform worse than those from Shimano and SRAM? Or could commercial considerations have driven Campagnolo’s exit from cycling’s elite road racing calendar? With the new...
01.29.2024
If we were pros, which races would we enter?
In this episode, Tom, Rob and Liam look into their pro-racing fantasies. If they could be pros for a season, what type of pro rider would they like to be? And, if they were a pro, which race would they absolutely love...
01.26.2024
New Specialized Aethos, Giant TCR and Canyon Aeroad? 8 new road bikes we could see in 2024
Following our overview of predicted MTB launches, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley run through eight road bikes we think may be launched this year. Cyclical development and release schedules enable us to make some fairly solid predictions. 2024 is also...
01.22.2024
The new & unreleased MTBs we want to see in 2024
We’re looking ahead again in this episode, trying to predict which new mountain bikes will hit the shop floor in 2024. Bike brands tend to follow semi-regular update schedules, so with a few popular models getting long in the tooth, we’re...
01.19.2024
Tech Q&A – brakes, squashed carbon, flooded derailleurs and tubeless gunk
Our Tech Q&A podcasts return in 2024 with Rob and Warren answering our listeners tech queries. In this episode we cover issues arising from worn out brake pads and sticky pistons, to potentially crushed carbon, rear derailleurs not behaving after being...
01.15.2024
What would we change in the world of mountain bikes?
Our MTB tech team love their mountain bikes, but there’s always going to be something that irks us. In this episode of the podcast, Tom, Al and Luke pick out the one thing that they wish they could change to make...
01.12.2024
What bikes would we buy with our own cash?
Rob, Tom, Luke and Al are in the unbelievably fortunate position to ride tons of bikes every year, meaning they only own one or two, if any at all. But, what if they had to put their money where their mouths were? In...
01.08.2024
2024 WorldTour tech gossip! A new Trek road bike, an ear-covering aero helmet and more
The 2024 WorldTour kicks off soon with the start of the men’s and women’s editions of the Tour Down Under in Adelaide. While not the biggest race in the World Tour calendar, the Tour Down Under is the first opportunity for...
01.05.2024
Our 2024 road bike tech predictions revealed
While road tech can often feel as though it moves with the zeal of a glacier, 2023 was an interesting year. We saw new endurance bikes herald the greater conflation of endurance and gravel, new tubeless road tyres from most of...
01.01.2024
The hottest trends set to define MTB tech in 2024
Just over the horizon lie a host of unknown releases, with potentially ride-changing advances in bike and kit tech. Where do we think the industry should be heading? Are brands focusing too much attention on the wrong areas, or are their developments lacklustre? BikeRadar’s gaggle...
12.29.2023
Bike tech predictions we got wrong!
As the BikeRadar team takes its annual look into the crystal ball ahead of the new year, what better time to look back at our 2023 bike tech predictions and come clean on what we got wrong? In this episode, Simon...
12.25.2023
Our 2023 mountain bike tech highlights
Senior technical editors Al Evans and Tom Marvin discuss an incredibly busy year of mountain bike tech. The guys look at the key releases in drivetrains, suspension, enduro, trail, XC and electric bikes, picking out the most interesting and news-worthy stories from the last year. Learn more about...
12.22.2023
2023's biggest news stories
With another year in bike tech almost over, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley look back at some of 2023’s biggest news stories. Topics include the relaunched Raleigh Chopper, Shimano’s crankset recall, SRAM’s T-Type Eagle Transmission, Van Rysel’s ambition to become a “top...
12.18.2023
BikeRadar’s 2023 road & gravel tech highlights
From the biggest bike and groupset launches to innovations that arguably missed the mark, 2023 was an interesting year for tech news in road and gravel. In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Ashley Quinlan, Simon von Bromley and Liam Cahill...
12.15.2023
Six things we learnt testing the latest downhill mountain bikes
Just how good are modern downhill mountain bikes? Are they as hard to handle as an F1 car or can any mere mortal throw a leg over one and be certain of a great time? In this episode, Rob is joined...
12.11.2023
Gamified vs 'boring' indoor cycling: which is better?
Simon von Bromley thinks gamified indoor cycling, typified by Zwift’s virtual worlds, is the best thing since tanwall tyres. BikeRadar’s chief smart-trainer tester argues that indoor cycling apps should learn from popular video games, such as Mario Kart, and prioritise fun...
12.08.2023
CeramicSpeed’s new off-road OSPW, Van Rysel’s budget superbike and Strava DMs
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke, Simon von Bromley and Tom Marvin discuss the week’s biggest news in cycling tech. First off, the trio take a look at CeramicSpeed’s latest piece of high-end bling – the €579 / $669 Oversized...
12.04.2023
Specialized Roubaix versus Giant Defy – which endurance road bike comes out on top?
Warren Rossiter has had the chance to ride new endurance road bikes from two of the biggest manufacturers around, the Specialized Roubaix and the Giant Defy. These bikes indicate two divergent takes on what makes for a great endurance road bike. The...
12.01.2023
Celebrating our Rider of the Year 2023 awards
MBUK and Cycling Plus magazines recently celebrated some of the standout riders in the world of cycling, with their inaugural Rider of the Year awards. Via a public vote and expert panel, awards were given for Newcomer of the Year, Lifetime Achievement and Rider of...
11.27.2023
Why are mountain bike tyres so confusing?
For a lot of people, buying a mountain bike tyre is a process shrouded in mystery. Confusing and undescriptive product names, a zillion tyre carcass options and compounds that appear to defy logical conventions all make deciding which tyre you need for...
11.24.2023
How to survive your first winter on gravel
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, gravel newbie Simon von Bromley quizzes gravel regulars Warren Rossiter and Tom Marvin on their hints and tips to survive a winter struggling through the mud. From bike prep to clothing, nutrition to route selection,...
11.21.2023
We have a new podcast!
Our friends and colleagues at MBUK magazine have launched a new podcast! In series one, the team behind the UK’s best-selling mountain biking magazine is taking to the airwaves every Tuesday to look back at the moments that helped shaped...
11.20.2023
The 6 mountain bike accessories we couldn’t live without
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon von Bromley grills Rob Weaver and Luke Marshall on the essential accessories they’d recommend to anyone starting out in mountain biking. What accessories do you like to take on your gravel rides? Send...

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The BikeRadar Podcast episodes:

Testing £500 alloy wheelsets – are they worth the money?

Why are pros using such big chainrings and should you be doing the same?

MTB Jargon Buster

Sea Otter 2024 mountain bike round-up

Sea Otter 2024 road and gravel round-up

Two endurance bikes from ENVE and BMC, a budget Shimano groupset and why Campagnolo’s power meter caught us by surprise | Road news show

Tech Q&A | Average chain life, touring on a road bike, derailleur drama and more of your questions answered

Paris-Roubaix tech highlights! Big tyres, bigger chainrings and more from the Hell of the North

What we learned testing 9 of the latest dropper posts – and the best revealed

Road bike tech the pros CAN'T have

Our tips for Olympic XC gold – and why we’re stoked on XC in 2024

5 MTB accessories you NEED (and 5 you definitely don't)

What are Fastest Known Times and why are they so popular? FKT UK's Molly Weaver explains all

Budget gravel bike buyer’s guide: what to look for if you've got £1,000 to spend

We're testing more than 50 bikes in 9 categories | Bike of the Year 2024 preview

Specialized Epic 8 and RockShox Flight Attendant – we interview the people behind the scenes

Tech Q&A | Fork settings, bar tape, workshop stands, budget bikes and fenders – your questions answered

Giant launches new TCR – but is it different enough from the Propel?

Factor CEO Rob Gitelis on the future of carbon, the bike industry boom and bust, and more | BikeRadar Meets

Thomas De Gendt’s crash at the UAE Tour should be a wake-up call for the cycling industry

Road bike testing secrets revealed – how we test power meters, smart trainers and more

Campagnolo's cheaper gravel groupset, a revamped Canyon Spectral & more of this week's top tech stories

Tech Q&A – Fancy spokes, kids' bikes, four-or-faux suspension, headsets and computing power

What the future holds for Orange, plus new bikes from Pivot and Scott | MTB news show

MTB testing secrets revealed – how we review the trickiest kit

Winter survival guide! 6 winter riding mistakes to avoid

3 experts explain why your jacket isn’t waterproof

Campagnolo is out of the WorldTour – what now?

If we were pros, which races would we enter?

New Specialized Aethos, Giant TCR and Canyon Aeroad? 8 new road bikes we could see in 2024

The new & unreleased MTBs we want to see in 2024

Tech Q&A – brakes, squashed carbon, flooded derailleurs and tubeless gunk

What would we change in the world of mountain bikes?

What bikes would we buy with our own cash?

2024 WorldTour tech gossip! A new Trek road bike, an ear-covering aero helmet and more

Our 2024 road bike tech predictions revealed

The hottest trends set to define MTB tech in 2024

Bike tech predictions we got wrong!

Our 2023 mountain bike tech highlights

2023's biggest news stories

BikeRadar’s 2023 road & gravel tech highlights

Six things we learnt testing the latest downhill mountain bikes

Gamified vs 'boring' indoor cycling: which is better?

CeramicSpeed’s new off-road OSPW, Van Rysel’s budget superbike and Strava DMs

Specialized Roubaix versus Giant Defy – which endurance road bike comes out on top?

Celebrating our Rider of the Year 2023 awards

Why are mountain bike tyres so confusing?

How to survive your first winter on gravel

We have a new podcast!

The 6 mountain bike accessories we couldn’t live without

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