The BikeRadar Podcast

Jack Luke and Tom Marvin are joined by gravel racing legend, Ben Delaney, for the first episode in our gravel cycling series with Canyon.

In this episode, the trio discuss what gravel cycling even is and the key things to consider when shopping for you first gravel bike. 

Looking for more info? Check out these in-depth buyers guides:

• Buyer’s guide to gravel bikes: https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-gravel-bikes
• Gravel bike setup explained: https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/gravel-bike-setup

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Unbound, arguably the most important gravel race in the world, took place last weekend, and our eyes on the ground spotted a host of interesting tech strapped to bikes and bodies.

Jack Luke and Liam Cahill guide Tom Marvin through the most interesting bits of tech seen at the Mid-West’s foremost gravel event.

For more Unbound tech, head to www.bikeradar.com

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Ahead of Unbound 2024, Tom Marvin grills Jack Luke on gravel racing and busts a few myths along the way. No you don’t need to be a pro, no you don’t need to be able to ride silly-long distances and no you don’t even have to ride a gravel bike. For a lot of people, it’s not even a race.

This podcast is part of Gravel Racing Week on BikeRadar. Check out all of our gravel racing content here: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/gravel-racing-week-bikeradar

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As summer approaches, it's the perfect time to take full advantage of your time on the trails.

In this episode, tech writer Luke Marshall is joined by fellow riders Tom Law and Nick Clark to explore how to make the most of your summer riding experience. 

They share tips on discovering new trails, optimising your bike's performance, and identifying the essential gear you need to ride at your best. Tune in to find out how to make this summer your most enjoyable yet.

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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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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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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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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. 

If you have any questions you want answering in a future episode, send them in to [email protected]

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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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What are the best mountain bikes on sale in 2024? We have the answers.

Bike of the Year has come around again, and Tom, Rob and Al have been hard at work testing some of the best mountain bikes around. 

In this episode, our tech team discuss the best trail, enduro, full-fat and SL ebikes, following three months of dedicated testing.

For full reviews, head over to BikeRadar.com as we reveal the winners, or keep an eye on our YouTube channel as we present our top-3 winners on film.

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