The BikeRadar Podcast
BikeRadar's podcast covers road and mountain biking, focusing on the latest tech, gear reviews, and cycling news. The team delivers weekly episodes and occasional bonus content, sharing expert insights and advice for cyclists of all levels. It's a go-to show for riders interested in bikes, components, and the technology behind them.
Episodes
MAAP vs Rapha, 'Sin Bins' For Red Light-Jumping Cyclists & GRX Di2 Review
As Rapha is closing stores across the world, MAAP has just opened a ‘concept store’ in central London.With that in mind, Simon and Warren are back for another episode of the BikeRadar podcast to discuss whether MAAP is the ‘new Rapha’, or if it can build something more sustainable like ASSOS or Castelli.Following that, the two discuss Warren’s soon-to-be-published review of Shimano’s GRX Di2 elect
Race Vs Endurance Bike – Don’t Get The Wrong One!
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/Should you buy a race bike or something more versatile? It’s a question that the cycling community can’t stop talking about, but in this week’s edition of the BikeRadar podcast Simon and Warren have their final say on the debate, once and for all (maybe)...Following that, Warren brings us the news about Colnago’s new G5
The most OVERRATED Cycling Upgrades
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/Every cyclist loves a cheeky upgrade, but some of the things the bike industry wants to sell us simply aren’t worth it! And conversely, there are a few upgrades that don’t get enough love.In this week’s edition of the BikeRadar podcast, Simon and Warren give you their picks for the most over- and underrated cycling upgr
Why Rapha Lost Its Way & Testing Super-Deep Aero Gravel Wheels
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this podcast https://feedbacksports.com/ In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Simon and Warren are back to digest the biggest cycling tech stories of the week. First up was Wednesday’s news that Fran Millar has stepped down as CEO of Rapha with immediate effect, after just two years at the helm. Following that, Rapha confirmed an “organisational
NEW Canyon Grail Review, Shimano SPD-SLR Reflections & More
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/ In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar Podcast Simon and Warren are back to discuss the new Canyon Grail, which Warren has recently been testing. While its aero credentials and massive tyre clearance have captured headlines, might its aggressive pricing be the big story here? Warren thinks so… Foll
MORE Shimano Dura-Ace R9300 Leaks! Everything We Know So Far
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/More images of Shimano’s unreleased Dura-Ace Di2 R9300 groupset have leaked online, which suggest the Japanese brand may have finally solved one of the current groupset’s biggest issues!Simon and Felix discuss that and more in this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast.Following the Shimano chat, we’ve got all th
Bikes And Kit We'd Buy If We Started Again
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast Simon and Warren are back to discuss the essential gear for anyone just getting into cycling.Leaning on their decades of riding experience, they tell you what bikes, kit and accessories are worth buying – and which ones you should avoid (at least when you’re just star
Shimano Has Played It Safe For Too Long
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9300 is being raced at La Vuelta, but I’m not at all impressed by what we’ve seen so far. In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast we’re going to discuss why this latest leak has left me – maybe us – so underwhelmed. We’re then going to discuss this year’s best drop bar bike,
Why This 7-Year Old Bike Computer Is STILL The Best!
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/ In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Simon and Warren discuss why the latest GPS bike computers can’t convince either of them to upgrade – and why Garmin’s 7-year old Edge 830 remains the undefeated champ (at least in Simon’s opinion). Following this, Simon quizzes Warren on why he’s changed his m
NEW Trek Domane: Simple = Better
This week on the BikeRadar Podcast, Ashley Quinlan and Warren Rossiter tackle the biggest stories from the past seven days – starting with Trek’s newly updated Domane endurance bike. Could it best the likes of the Giant Defy and Cannondale Synapse?We also talk about the other big launch of the week by Cube, with a slew of great-value bikes including the new Litening Aero C:68X and refreshed Attain
R.I.P. Raleigh? Plus Shimano 13-speed Freehub LEAKED
In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Simon and Warren discuss the demise of the Acell Group – a Dutch bicycle maker that owns a number of historic brands, including Raleigh, Lapierre and Haibike.This appears to be the latest fallout from the overstocking crisis that followed the bike industry's Covid boom, but what does it mean for everyday riders? As a veteran of the bike industry, Wa
2016 vs 2026 Tour de France Bikes Compared! What’s Better and What’s Worse?
Thanks to Wahoo Fitness for sponsoring this podcast. In this bonus episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon and Warren chat about the crazy difference a decade of race bike development makes, by comparing Tadej Pogačar's 2026 Tour de France-winning Colnago Y1Rs and Chris Froome's 2016 race-winning Pinarello Dogma F8. They get right into the details of the designs and the tech shifts we've seen, be
The Most Influential Tour de France Tech, Ranked!
The Tour de France is cycling’s ultimate shop window, with millions of bike-mad fans tuning in every summer.In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, George Scott and Simon von Bromley rank the most influential bike tech of all time. What’s top of the list?This episode is sponsored by Wahoo Fitness.Read more – https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/most-influential-tour-de-france-tech-ranked
STOP Buying Race Bikes, Ribble Ultra-Road Review & Garmin’s Whoop Killer
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Simon and Warren are back to cover the hottest cycling tech from the week.We kick things off with a hot take from Warren – he’s had enough of pro-spec, Tour de France race bikes and thinks it’s time everyday riders stopped lusting after them.Following that, the two d
Why Vielo Thinks 1x Is the Future for All Road and Gravel Bikes
This episode is sponsored by Vielo.BikeRadar’s senior technical editor, Warren Rossiter, chats to Ian Hughes, the co-founder of 1x-specific bike brand Vielo.Vielo was founded in 2017 by father and son team Ian and Trevor Hughes. They’re confident in the benefits of 1x for road and gravel riders – to the point that Vielo’s bikes are only compatible with single-chainring drivetrains.Warren quizzes I
The 5 Things That Make Tour de France Time Trial Riders So Fast – Ranked!
It’s time trial day at the Tour de France and, for this episode, BikeRadar’s George Scott and Simon von Bromley break down the five things that make riders so fast in 2026.From whacky helmet designs to the latest wind-cheating bikes, George and Simon dissect the cutting-edge tech that drives time trial performance.Read more – Simon says: the UCI should ban time trial bikes: https://www.bikera
The Cost Of Pro Bikes Is OUT OF CONTROL!
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/We added the real cost of Tadej Pogačar’s custom Colnago Y1Rs and the results are staggering!In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Simon and Warren discuss whether pro road cycling should have a cost cap for bikes – like has been recently introduced for the track.Following that, Simon quizzes Warren abou
Which Tour de France Tech Trends Should You Copy, And Which Should You Avoid?
George Scott and Simon von Bromley look at the key tech trends dominating this year’s Tour de France and discuss how relevant they are to everyday riders.Should you be copying the pros? Will emulating the Tour de France peloton make you faster? Or should you leave Tadej Pogačar and co to it, and simply focus on riding your bike?Check out all of BikeRadar’s Tour de France coverage: https://www
Everything We Learned From The Tour De France Grand Départ
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/Fresh from the 2026 Tour de France Grand Départ, Simon and Ashley are back at BikeRadar HQ and keen to share everything they saw in Barcelona.From Pogačar’s 25c tyres to Vingegaard’s 30s, the continuing prevalence of narrow bars and short cranks, and why we were shocked by how much some of this year’s key bikes weighed,
These Tech Trends Will DOMINATE The 2026 Tour de France
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/In this week's episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Simon is back in the studio with Warren Rossiter to look ahead to the 2026 Tour de France.From weight weenie bikes to extreme heat hacks, these are the tech stories that we think will define the race for cycling's most important prize.Following that, Warren and Simon addr
Most Aero Bikes Get This Wrong (Until Now!)
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/ In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Ashley Quinlan returns with Warren Rossiter to hear why the new Merckx 525R might be the best aero road bike that Warren's ever ridden.The duo also discuss Shimano's new Deore XT mountain bike groupset, and pose the question: could this pave the way for the return of a m
Who Even Asked For A 1500W eBike?!
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/In this week’s packed episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Ashley Quinlan is joined by Warren Rossiter, to get to grips with the biggest news stories of the week.First up is Megamo’s new ebike with a 1,500W peak power motor. Is it too much? Ashley and Warren discuss.Ashley then shares the counter-trends he spotted while on
The One Safety Accessory EVERY Cyclist Should Have
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this podcast https://feedbacksports.com/In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Simon von Bromley is in the hotseat alongside Warren Rossiter, to discuss the biggest news stories of the week.We kick things off with Warren’s recently completed group test of rear-view radars and why he thinks they’re now a must-have accessory for keeping riders safe
Are 32in Bikes About To TAKE OVER Gravel?
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, it’s an Unbound special as Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley look ahead to this weekend’s race and discuss the big tech talking point – 32in wheels.Are they on the cusp of becoming the next ‘must-have’ feature in gravel racing, and what does that mean for the recently launc
The 7 Ways Bike Companies Lie To You
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/This week on the BikeRadar podcast, Jack and Simon are back to discuss all the tricks bike companies use to make their wares as juicy and exciting as possible.From the secrets behind how a bike’s weight is determined, to unsubstantiated performance claims and downright lies about a product’s specs, they pull back the cu
Dear Bike Brands – Stop Forgetting This One Key Thing
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this episode: https://feedbacksports.com/ In this week’s BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke and Ashley Quinlan discuss the new Canyon Endurace CF and CF SLX – and why Jack believes its mudguard mounts, a criminally rare feature on modern road bikes, are its most important feature.For News in Brief, our pair cover a safety beacon that looks like a lightsaber for y
Sorry Shimano, You're Just Not Cool Anymore! 2026 Traka Gravel Tech Trends
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this episode: https://feedbacksports.com/In this week's BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley discuss the biggest tech trends and talking points from the Traka 2026 – Europe's premier gravel race. The pair kick things off by unpacking SRAM’s dominance at the event, why aero gravel bikes with enormous tyre clearance suddenly seem to be everywher
Campagnolo Revives Record, Pogačar's New TT Bike & Remco X Spesh 4Eva | BikeRadar Podcast
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/Campagnolo has finally revealed its long-awaited Record 13 groupset, so in this week’s edition of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon and Jack discuss the big news from the Italian brand.The pair dig into the new groupset’s five variants, how it compares to Super Record, and whether it could compete seriously with Shimano Ulte
BikeRadar Tech Q&A – your burning tech questions answered
Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley answer your cycling questions in this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast.From why e-bike range collapses in freezing temperatures and whether stabilisers hold kids back, to Eurostar’s baffling bike rules and what the law says about flashing bike lights, the pair tackle your questions, as sent to podcast@bikeradar.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi
Top 10 Road Bike Upgrades, A CRAZY Cheap Gravel Bike, 60mm Tyres And More!
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/Sunshine has returned to the UK, so in this week’s edition of the BikeRadar podcast, Jack and Simon discuss the 10 best upgrades for your road bike this summer.Following that, they discuss X-Lab’s new gravel bike, and its incredibly competitive pricing, Schwalbe's new 60mm gravel tyres, and the news that Shimano is retu
Continental Says XC Tyres ARE The Future of Gravel!
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/Jack and Simon are back for another edition of the BikeRadar podcast.Hot off the heels of the 2026 Paris-Roubaix, there’s plenty to discuss, including Mathieu van der Poel’s nightmare in the Arenberg trench and Pogačar’s time aboard a blue Shimano neutral service bike. First up, though, there’s the news that Continental
Endurance Road Bike Trends Are Changing & You Might Not Like It
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/In this episode, we talk more about the new Canyon Endurace and what it says about the direction of endurance bike design. Canyon claims it’s their most aero endurance bike yet, with 35mm tyre clearance, updated cockpits, and features like UDH.We look at how this fits into a wider trend and what does this mean for icons
Tour of Flanders Pro Bikes But Which Is Better?!
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Jack Luke joins Simon von Bromley to cover the big cycling tech stories of the week.Cycling’s Holy Week is nearly upon us, and with that in mind, Jack and Simon have delved deep into the BikeRadar archive to check out what a Tour of Flanders bike looked like 10 years ago
New Aero Canyon Endurace LEAKED!
In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Jack Luke joins Simon von Bromley to cover the big cycling tech stories of the week.We kick things off with the news that a new aero-optimised Canyon Endurace has been spotted in the wild, and we think Mathieu van der Poel will be riding it at this year’s Paris-Roubaix.Following that, Jack and Simon discuss Pirelli’s new ‘fastest-ever’ road bike tyr
Has The Crankset Saga Broken Shimano's Reputation?
In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Jack and Simon cover the news that Shimano faces an $11.5m penalty to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, over its handling of crankset failures between 2013 and 2022.After a quick refresh on the topic, the duo discuss whether this is the end of the story, and whether Shimano’s reputation has been damaged by its belated recall.For our Rant of
The BIG problem with the CAAD14
In this week's episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack and Simon kick things off with the launch of the new Cannondale CAAD14, where they discuss the welcome return to a more traditional aluminium frame design, and the eye-watering £7,500 / $7,499 / €7,499 price of the top-spec model. Next, with Continental launching a new 35mm GP5000 S TR and 30mm TT tyre, the pair discuss whether even wider tyres
Shimano Dura-Ace Is Coming 🔥 Our Predictions
With the first confirmed sighting of a next-generation Shimano Dura-Ace product in the wild, Jack and Simon look ahead at everything we know about R9300 – and what the pair want to see from the Japanese giant’s top-tier road bike groupset. They then move onto a summary of the key tech news so far from this year’s Spring Classics, including a (subtly) new Canyon Aeroad.This week’s episode is rounde
Continental Says Big Gravel Tyres Are No Bueno!
In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Jack Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss Continental’s new Terra Competition all-road tyre.Only available in relatively narrow widths – by modern gravel standards – could it be that Continental simply doesn’t believe wider tyres are faster?Following that, Jack and Simon discuss Microshift, its recently launched Advent MX mountain bike gro
This Is The Bike Cannondale SHOULD Have Made
In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon von Bromley laments Cannondale’s decision to update the SuperSix EVO, rather than the SystemSix – a bike that’s close to his heart.As ever, Simon is joined by faithful companion, Jack Luke, with the pair discussing Komoot’s curious introduction of a ChatGPT-powered route creator.They then move onto last week’s most read story on BikeRadar – a
SPOTTED! Tadej Pogačar's New Tour de France Bike
The BikeRadar news podcast returns, with Simon von Bromley joining Jack Luke to unpack the biggest cycling tech stories of the week.They start with a first look at a new time trial bike spotted under Tadej Pogačar, which appears purpose-built for the Tour de France. Next up is the Factor Monza. Offering much of the speed and ride feel of Factor’s flagship models for a lower price, the pair break d
Pro Riders Hate This New Anti-Doping Tech – And Here’s Why It’s Doomed to Fail
The BikeRadar News podcast is back again, with Simon von Bromley joining Jack Luke to dissect the biggest tech stories in cycling this week. The pair kick things off with news of a new anti-doping technology that promises to catch more cheats. But it's been met with fierce resistance from the pro riders’ union, and Simon reckons there are big flaws in the ITA's plan. Next, the conversation turns t
Chinese Bikes Are About To Shake Up Pro Cycling
The BikeRadar News podcast is back again, with Simon von Bromley joining Jack Luke to discuss the hottest tech stories in cycling this week. The pair kick things off with the news that Chinese brand Quick Pro will supply iconic team, Euskaltel-Euskadi, with bikes for 2026, before moving onto last week’s most-read story – our overview of the Chinese brands you don’t know about, but should. Followi
This PROVES Time Trial Bikes Should Be BANNED!
The BikeRadar podcast is back again, with Simon von Bromley joining Jack Luke to discuss the hottest tech stories in cycling.With the Tour Down Under kicking off the WorldTour season in Australia, pro racing is back. The race once again opened with a road bike time trial, which Simon thinks is fantastic.Jack and Simon are less enamoured with Van Rysel’s recently revealed FTP2 concept e-road bike,
Giant PCR Uncovered! Incredible Value Aero Bike
In this week’s BikeRadar podcast, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley are back again to discuss the hottest tech stories in cycling. Following last week’s episode about the leaked Cannondale CAAD14, we received a tip off about an amazing value Giant road bike that’s not for sale in the UK or US. Luckily, the internet knows no bounds and we’ve got all the details you need to know about it. The two then
Cannondale CAAD14 leaked!
In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Jack Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss the week’s biggest tech stories in cycling.First up is the news that Cannondale’s CAAD14 has leaked. The highly anticipated aluminium road bike looks like it might be about to launch imminently, and we’ve got all the details you need to know.Following this, Jack and Simon discuss BBB’s intriguing n
The World's FASTEST UCI-Legal Road Bike 🔥 Plus Lance is Back, And More
In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke is joined by Ashley Quinlan to discuss this week’s biggest tech stories in cycling.The pair discuss the launch of the Factor One – the world’s fastest UCI-legal road bike, according to the brand. They also cover a huge bust of $1.1m counterfeit Specialized bikes on AliExpress, and Lance Armstrong’s return to the screen.Jack also expresses
Campagnolo announces HUGE job cuts + new mid-tier groupset coming?
In this week’s BikeRadar news show, Jack Luke is joined by Ashley Quinlan to discuss difficult times at Campagnolo, with news emerging that the Italian brand is planning to cut up to 120 jobs from its Vicenza HQ after posting losses of €24 million. Though unions disagree, the company says it has “no alternative” if it is to return to a sustainable footing.Jack and Ashley examine what the proposed
Why hi-vis isn’t a silver bullet for cycling safety (and what to do instead)
In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar news podcast, Jack Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss this week’s biggest tech stories in cycling.Kicking things off is the news that while hi-vis clothing may not be the secret to staying safe while riding, biomotion could be.Next up, the two discuss Schmolke’s new TLO 50 wheelset, which is claimed to be the lightest aero disc brake wheelset in
Is the future of bike racing all indoors? Plus how to avoid burn-out this winter with Rouvy coach, Stephan Neusser
In this week’s news show, Jake Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley for an indoor cycling special.Kicking things off, the duo discuss recent comments made by MyWhoosh’s director of esports and game operations, who said he believes the days of real-world bike racing could be numbered.They then move onto the strangest indoor cycling tech of all time, including bike treadmills to €14,000 indoor bikes
The 5 indoor training metrics we really care about
We’re back for part three of our indoor training series, supported by Rouvy, and this time BikeRadar’s George Scott quizzes Simon von Bromley on the five training metrics that he really cares about. Listen to episode one – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bikeradar-podcast/id1461106709?i=1000731505583 Listen to episode two – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bikeradar-podcast/id14
Has Merida made a big mistake with its latest gravel bike? Plus wild prototype gravel rims, the worldwide testosterone crisis and more
In this week’s news show, Jack Luke is reunited with Simon von Bromley to unpick this week’s biggest tech stories in cycling.First up is Merida’s new Mission gravel bike, which comes with just 40mm of tyre clearance. Is that enough for a modern gravel race bike? We’re not so sure. The pair then discuss a set of wild prototype gravel rims designed by Dangerholm, and Q36.5’s new ultra-low stack heig
Value Bikes Are Back, SURPRISE Colnago & Pedals That'll Make You Safer
This week, Ashley Quinlan drops in with host Jack Luke to talk over the biggest stories in cycling. They discuss the return of Vitus, Nukeproof and dhb following the folding of the Wiggle/CRC group, and then move onto the hottest bike launch of the week – a new track bike from Italian brand Colnago. Then, they cover some flashy new light up pedals from Look which are claimed to boost rider visibi
Tech Q&A: The death of 27.5in wheels, the best e-bike motor, and more
In this month’s BikeRadar Tech Q&A, we tackle your tech questions as sent to podcast@bikeradar.comIn this episode, we cover the quiet death of the 27.5in eMTB, aero endurance bikes that don’t weigh a ton, the best ebike motor system, whether it’s worth upgrading to Di2 is worth it, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri
Why did Strava drop its lawsuit against Garmin? Plus, Pidcock’s big 2026 switch, the worst thing about cycling in the UK, and more
This week, Jack Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley to unpack the biggest stories in cycling. They start with the surprising news that Strava has dropped its lawsuit against Garmin – just 21 days after it was made public.The pair then discuss Tom Pidcock’s big equipment switch for 2026, Rapha’s reset, plus the impressive times posted by Geraint Thomas and Tom Dumoulin… in running events?Finally, i
5 tips to avoid indoor training burnout
Indoor training can fast-track your fitness – but the intensity associated with riding indoors can also lead to burnout. In this episode of the podcast, George Scott and Simon von Bromley share five tips to help you find balance in your training plan. Read more on indoor training burnout: https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/indoor-training-burnoutRead Simon’s review of the Wahoo
Pogačar BEATEN by an amateur!? €1k Campagnolo upgrades, the world’s longest wheelie and more
On this week’s episode of the BikeRadar news podcast, Jack Luke is again joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss the biggest tech stories in cycling this week. We open the show with the news that Tadej Pogačar has finally been beaten in a bike race by none other than friend of BikeRadar, four-time British national hill climb champion, and full-time lawyer, Andrew Feather. After recounting Feather’s
4 tips to make indoor training more realistic, from BikeRadar’s expert tester
With autumn arriving and winter on the horizon, our thoughts are turning to indoor training.In the first episode of a four-part series supported by Rouvy, George Scott quizzes BikeRadar’s indoor training guru, Simon von Bromley, on how to make the experience more realistic and interesting, to keep your motivation up through the winter months.Got a suggestion for an episode? Email us at podcast@bik
Bike theft decriminalised? Plus NEW Shimano groupset, UCI helmet rules and more…
On this week’s episode of the BikeRadar news podcast, Jack Luke is again joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss the biggest tech stories in cycling this week.First up, Jack and Simon discuss the UCI’s recently updated helmet regulations for the 2026 road racing season. As all too often, the updated rules appear to leave plenty of room for riders and teams to be creative – or perhaps even to keep u
Specialized Aethos 2, next-gen Shimano pedals leaked, UCI cost caps and more…
In this week’s BikeRadar news podcast, Jack Luke is once again joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss the latest hot stories in bike tech. We kick things off with a Shimano leak that suggests the Japanese brand may be working on a set of power meter pedals for its next generation road groupsets. Next, we move on to the new Specialized Aethos 2, which has been updated to include full integrated cab
Giant bikes held at US border over forced labour allegations, SRAM vs UCI beef explained, Sea Otter Europe Recap and more…
On this week’s episode of the BikeRadar news podcast, Jack Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss the biggest tech stories in cycling this week.Leading with the news that Giant bikes are being held at the US border due to allegations of forced labour and “undercutting American businesses”, Jack and Simon discuss the biggest tech tidbits from the Sea Otter Europe trade show and explain why
Vitus is BACK! Plus Bradley Wiggins’ £515 Olympic track bike, and more
Jack Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley are back for another episode of the BikeRadar News Podcast. This time, the pair discuss Vitus’ return from the dead, the revival of the tri-spoke, a wild bargain for sports memorabilia hunters, and Simon’s take on the new crop of hybrid TT/aero helmets.- Read more on Simon’s helmet test: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/time-trial-helmets
Garmin’s frighteningly expensive power meter pedals, the new Specialized Diverge and more
Jack Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley and Ollie Smith to break down the biggest tech stories in cycling this week.The team dive into Garmin’s new Rally power meter pedals and Edge computers, with Simon offering his take on the steeply priced pedals. Ollie shares his first impressions of the freshly launched Specialized Diverge 4, which brings bigger tyre clearance, tweaked geometry and the late
Tech Q&A: How to make your gears easier, set up cleats like a pro, and more
In this month’s BikeRadar Tech Q&A, we tackle another batch of your tech questions. We cover everything from keeping your drivetrain spotless without contaminating your disc rotors, to whether tubeless tyres are more likely to blow off the rim in a puncture.We also discuss chain wear on mid-drive e-bikes and how to set up Shimano MTB cleats like a pro.Elsewhere, we answer your questions on whe
The trends defining road and gravel tech in 2025
Join BikeRadar’s digital editor Jack Luke and road tech gurus Warren Rossiter and Ashley Quinlan as they discuss the key takeaways and trends from this year’s Road Bike of the Year awards.Find out why they think tech integration is the future for all bikes, perfect spec is more important than ever, and why gravel bike divisions are here to stay, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po
How we buy cycling bib shorts NEEDS to change
In this edition of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon von Bromley discusses the challenges of buying bib shorts in 2025 with Ashley Quinlan. Ashley is dissatisfied with the dominant window-shopping method of buying bib shorts and thinks we all deserve a better way.Today's episode is supported by Insta360 and the new GO Ultra, the tiny 4K camera that goes everywhere with you. Visit store.Insta360.com and
Road Bike of the Year 2025 – The winners are…!
Host Jack Luke sits down with tech experts Ashley Quinlan and Warren Rossiter to reveal our 2025 Road Bike of the Year winners.Along the way, discover how Bike of the Year has changed for 2025, the bikes that earned a place on the shortlist, and which two from each category made the final cut.Find out the winners across this year’s race, endurance and gravel bike categories, plus the big reveal of
Hardtail vs Softail vs full-suspension – what’s best for XC racing in 2025?
Jack Luke is joined by Tom Marvin to discuss his latest test, which pitched a traditional Cannondale Scalpel hardtail versus a softail Specialized Epic World Cup and a mid-travel Lauf Elja.The pair discuss Tom’s racing chops, and the findings from his test.Read more on BikeRadar: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/versus/what-makes-the-perfect-xc-race-bikeToday's episode is supported by Insta
These cycling rules need to change NOW
From sock height to handlebar width, the UCI keeps finding new ways to police equipment – and annoy pro riders and teams. With the 78-page 'Clarification Guide Of The UCI Technical Regulation' in hand, Jack Luke is joined by Ollie Smith and Simon von Bromley, with the trio picking apart the latest regulations, the quirks that remain, and where cycling's governing body could afford to cut back Lear
Why coaching is better than any upgrade you can buy for your bike
After spending one morning with a professional mountain bike coach, Rob thinks it’s the best thing you can do to improve your riding. In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Tom and Rob discuss coaching, why Rob got it, what the process it involves and why he thinks it’s such a solid investment. They also talk about how much you can expect to pay for coaching and where you’re likely to find it.
The new ultra-fat tyre Fara GR4 gravel bike and Pidcock’s safety warning to the UCI
Jack Luke is joined by BikeRadar’s new road and gravel presenter, Ollie Smith, to talk through the latest and biggest stories in the world of cycling. The pair dig into the launch of the Fara GR4, a lightweight gravel race bike with clearance for monster 57mm tyres, plus Ollie’s take on the trend towards ever-wider rubber in the gravel scene. They also revisit last week’s top story – Trek’s new Ma
Is it safe to ride a road bike on gravel? Plus, the death of suspension fork boots, and your other tech questions answered
The BikeRadar Tech Q&A returns, with Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley tackling your latest tech conundrums.In this episode, we cover: · Can you ride a road bike on gravel without breaking it – or your warranty?· Why don’t stems and steerers have a keyed interface to keep bars perfectly straight?· What happened to suspension fork boots?· The real risks of reusing
Trek’s UCI-illegal Madone and Virginia Tech’s helmet rating shake-up
Jack Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss the biggest news on BikeRadar this week. The pair also discuss cycling’s ongoing issue with rider weight and last week’s top story on the site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why was the Tour so fast? Plus this week’s top stories on BikeRadar
Jack Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss the biggest stories on BikeRadar this week. The pair discuss the ever-increasing speed of the Tour de France, Standert’s handsome new alloy gravel bike, DT Swiss’ recall, and Simon’s – despite what some believe – long-running campaign to shine a light on the potential pitfalls of hookless rims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic
The winners, losers, and unsung heroes of the 2025 Tour de France
The Tour de France is over, but we’re back with veteran Tour journalist, Daniel Benson, to discuss he winners, losers and unsung heroes of this year’s event.While attention is always drawn to stage wins and the GC, the Tour de France is a race of many races, with many captivating storylines ripe to be dissected.For more on the Tour de France, and Daniel Benson’s exclusive dispatches from the race,
How many Tours de France can Tadej Pogačar win?
As the Tour de France races towards Paris, we’re back with veteran Tour journalist, Daniel Benson, to discuss the current dominance of Tadej Pogačar.The Slovenian rider is on the cusp of winning his fourth Tour at just 26-years old, and comparisons to cycling’s legendary riders are beginning to come thick and fast.Hosted by Simon von Bromley, Daniel offers his take on how many Tours Pogačar could
Why BikeRadar tests expensive bikes, choosing the right e-bike for Parkinson’s, brake rotor mixing, Boost conversions, and more of your tech questions answered
The BikeRadar Tech Q&A is back, with Jack Luke, Simon von Bromley and special guest Vicky Balfour answering your most pressing bike tech questions.In this episode, we cover: Why do we always seem to test such expensive bikes? Spoiler: we don’t Helping a 70-year-old rider with Parkinson’s find the perfect lightweight e-bike for mixed-terrain riding Can you use the same disc rotor with two di
Hookless rims are back under the spotlight – here’s everything you need to know
Josh Poertner, the former chairman of the Bicycle Wheel Technical Committee, dropped a bombshell recently when he issued a powerful rebuttal of the case for hookless road rims – one of cycling’s most controversial topics in recent years.Specifically, Poertner claims “Hookless rims are a scam”, with “zero performance advantages”, and that they are “a safety risk” with too little margin for error.In
What’s going wrong at Ineos, can Visma crack Pogačar, and more
On the first rest day of the 2025 Tour de France, we’re joined by cycling journalist and longtime Tour veteran Daniel Benson, who brings his trademark insider insight direct from the roadside in France.Alongside BikeRadar’s Simon von Bromley and host Jack Luke, Daniel breaks down the key talking points from the race so far: What’s going wrong at Ineos? Can Visma crack Pogačar? Who’s been the be
These are the 2025 Tour de France tech stories you need to know about
The Tour de France is in full swing, and with it comes a flood of tech news, wild bikes and even wilder French car park encounters with pros and rival journalists.In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley – fresh from the grande départ in Lille – to unpack this year’s biggest tech stories so far.Top of the list is Jonas Vingegaard’s brand-new Cervélo R5, wh
NEW tech spotted at the Tour de France: what we've seen at the Grand Départ
We're on the ground at the Tour de France Grand Départ in Lille, hunting out the latest and greatest tech ahead of cycling's biggest race. Simon von Bromley and Ashley Quinlan have spotted an unreleased Cervélo R5, ENVE's trend-defying SES 4.5 Pro wheels and the new Continental Archetype tyre. Read more:Cervélo R5: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/new-cervelo-r5-2025-tour-de-france-matteo-jorgensonE
