The BikeRadar Podcast

Tom Marvin, Rob Weaver and our YouTube presenter Tom Law cast their hearts back to the halcyon days of their youth and reminisce about the bikes they lusted after but were never able to own. Their daydreams include radical French downhill bikes through to precursors of modern mullet bikes, with a few other seriously cool models along the way.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BikeRadar’s senior technical editor Alex Evans chats to Andreas Kölsch, SRAM’s T-Type Eagle Transmission product manager about the introduction of SRAM’s first direct-mount derailleur and all-new drivetrain. Andreas delves into the details and reasons behind the development of this innovative design and the steps SRAM needed to take to implement it across so many brands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever wondered what the best bang-for-buck aerodynamic upgrades for road riding might be? BikeRadar’s senior tech writer Simon von Bromley and road video presenter Liam Cahill certainly have. They recently spent some time at the Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub wind tunnel, testing all sorts of common upgrades – from aero socks to shiny new wheels – to find out which ones could make your riding faster (or easier) for less. Senior road tech editor Ashley Quinlan hosts this discussion, joined by our two intrepid investigators. Thanks to Stephen Roche, The Bike Tailor, for his expertise in the wind tunnel and help in making this test a reality. If you’d like to learn more about his services, you can subscribe to his channel on YouTube, follow him on Instagram or contact him via his website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, digital writer Jack Evans is joined by Dr Tim Podlogar, an expert on carbohydrates for cycling. Tim has a PhD in Exercise Metabolism from the University of Birmingham, where he is a research fellow. He is also a nutritionist for Bora-Hansgrohe WorldTour cycling team, where he developed Jai Hindley’s Giro d’Italia-winning feeding strategy. Tim is himself one of the fastest amateur cyclists on his local roads around Birmingham.  Jack and Tim discuss how he helps his professional riders manage their weight while optimising performance in tough training sessions and races. Tim is not fixated with marginal gains and instead says ensuring a rider consumes adequate carbohydrates is a maximal gain. He explains what we can learn from the extremely high-carb strategy he devised for Hindley at last year’s Giro. Tim sings the praises of simple carbohydrates, such as Haribo, while warning against overeating protein. Lastly, Jack asks how to avoid the dreaded bonk – something Tim confesses even he occasionally falls victim to.  https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/nutrition/how-to-lose-weight-cycling/ https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/how-to-avoid-bonking-on-a-bike-ride/ https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/nutrition/how-carbs-can-help-you-perform-at-your-best Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pinarello has refreshed its Nytro electric bike range. Alongside the new F-Series and X-Series bikes launched in February, it’s clear the Italian brand hasn’t been sitting still through lockdowns, supply chain problems and global uncertainty.  For this edition of the BikeRadar podcast, senior tech editor Ashley Quinlan sits down with Federico Sbrissa, Pinarello’s marketing maestro, to discuss the new line-up. We also find out how Pinarello appears to be immune to the pressures experienced by many other bike brands.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Tech Q&A podcast, our two senior road technical editors Warren Rossiter and Ash Quinlan tackle your questions on road groupsets. From mixing and matching brands, to whether 1x drivetrains have a place on the road, and trying to work out what Campagnolo is up to, we cover it all.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BikeRadar’s editor-in-chief, George Scott, chats to EF Education-EasyPost pro Michael Valgren as he continues his recovery from a career-threatening crash last June. George and Michael spoke ahead of riding the Strade Bianche gran fondo with Team EF Coaching and discussed Tom Pidcock’s win in the men’s pro race, crash recovery, and the advancement of tyre technology and training know-how through his career. Check out BikeRadar’s Strade Bianche team gallery: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/pro-bike/2023-strade-bianche-tech-gallery/ More on Team EF Coaching: https://www.teamefcoaching.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke, Tom Marvin and Simon von Bromley look back at the biggest news in cycling tech from the last few weeks. Highlights include the new Trek Farley fat bike, the continuing dominance of tubeless tech in the pro peloton and an interview with Trek’s Eric Bjorling about the long-discontinued District Carbon. Meanwhile, Tom presents an overview of a tranche of new mountain bikes that have hit the market in recent weeks.  https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2023-trek-farley/ https://www.bikeradar.com/features/pro-bike/2023-strade-bianche-tech-gallery/ https://www.bikeradar.com/news/sweet-protection-redeemer-2vi-mips/ https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2023-focus-raven/ https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/trek-district-carbon/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We love our mountain bikes at BikeRadar, but with the opportunity to ride dozens every year, our tech team certainly has opinions on the tech specs they love, or in this case, definitely don’t.  In this episode, Luke, Al, Rob and Tom go through the spec choices bike brands sometimes enforce on us, that we’d really rather they didn’t. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shimano Cues is a new range of 9-, 10- and 11-speed drivetrain components that replace Alivio, Acera and Altus, as well as select Deore components. Shimano has also strongly hinted everything below 105 on the road side is soon to get the chop. In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, deputy editor Jack Luke sits down with content editor Stan Portus and talks you through all the key details about Cues. ·         https://www.bikeradar.com/news/shimano-cues/ ·         https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/shimano-cues-mullet/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BikeRadar’s Warren Rossiter sits down with Sam Ebert and Nathan Barry, two of the key players behind the development of the new Cannondale SuperSix Evo. Warren quizzes the pair on how Cannondale has improved the bike’s aero performance, why the Evo has moved to a threaded bottom bracket, the reconfiguration of the frame’s front-end to make for a more user-friendly fit, and Cannondale’s launch of the Lab71 tier of halo bikes. Hear more from Warren on the new Cannondale SuperSix Evo: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/GLT3621565114?selected=GLT6937262897 What’s new with the four-generation Cannondale SuperSix Evo: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2023-cannondale-supersix-evo/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a bumper day for road bike news, Cannondale finally unveiled its new SuperSix Evo and SRAM announced an updated Force AXS groupset. In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Simon sits down with Warren and Liam to bring you all the juicy tech info about each launch, and discuss whether riders need to rush out and get their pre-orders in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever thought about getting a bike fit?  Senior technical editor Ashley Quinlan is joined by James Thomas, lead bike fitter at bicycle. in London, to give us the full lowdown on bike fitting. Sigma Sports alumnus James has long experience working with clients from all over the world – from road cyclists to mountain bikers, gravel racers to bikepackers. With James currently helping Ash on his own bike-fit journey, they discuss what a bike fit is, who should be looking for a bike fit, when you should have one, what you should expect at the appointment, and more.  Plus, senior technical writer Simon von Bromley (who has never had a bike fit) sits in the host’s chair to help make sure the conversation doesn’t descend into a bike fit love-in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Injuries are the worst. They keep you off the bike, get in the way of your goals and can ruin best-laid plans. Senior technical editor Ashley Quinlan has been dealing with his own injury for the past six months, and knows the challenges well. In this chat with senior technical writer Simon von Bromley, we scratch away at some lessons Ash has learned while rehabilitating, and offer some sage advice from his recent experiences to help you if you’re struggling with your own injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pinarello has launched its new F-Series race and X-Series endurance bikes, and Ash was on-site to get a first glimpse of the new bike we’re fast coming to think of as the ‘baby Dogma’.  In this episode, Ash sits down with Maurizio Bellin, Pinarello’s chief of operations, to get the inside track on the new bikes and their technical development.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With nearly a century of riding mountain bikes between us, BikeRadar’s MTB tech team has had ample opportunity to make sure we get the most out of our rides. Covering everything from pre-ride checks, to on-trail technique, Tom, Rob, Luke and Al pass on their tips, tricks and hacks to make sure you get the most out of your ride, every time you jump on a bike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, digital writer Jack Evans and technical writer Oscar Huckle are joined by long-distance cycling doyenne Eleanor Jaskowska.  Eleanor is an expert randonneur, having completed the 1,200km Paris-Brest-Paris audax on a fixed-gear bike in 2019. She is also the founder of the School of Rocks, a women-led off-road cycling community.  Oscar recently rode a 300km overnighter, so both are well-equipped to tell you all you need to know about audax.  After explaining what an audax is and how to enter an event, Jack, Oscar and Eleanor chat randonneur awards, brevet cards and ‘audax hotels’.  Eleanor and Oscar share their recommendations on routes, packing, nutrition and hydration. They also discuss tech and bike setups. Eleanor suggests how to prepare for an epic ride such as the 1,000km Mille Cymru audax she completed in preparation for Paris-Brest-Paris. Although audaxes can be arduous, Eleanor urges you to try out what she believes is an unmissable cycling experience.  https://www.bikeradar.com/features/routes-and-rides/audax/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To help answer that question, in this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Luke Marshall, Alex Evans and Rob Weaver gather around their crystal ball and predict the bikes that could get overhauled in the next 12 months. They cover lightweight e-bikes all the way to full-downhill race bikes, along with everything in the middle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The chain is one of the hardest-working components on your bike, so keeping on top of its condition is crucial for both safety and efficiency. In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley, sits down with technical writer and resident workshop expert, Oscar Huckle, to discuss chain wear; ‘what is it’, ‘how can it be measured’ and why you should care. They also give their tips on how to slow the rate of wear and keep your bike running smoothly for less money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, deputy editor Jack Luke sits down with digital writer Jack Evans and senior tech writer Simon von Bromley to discuss the biggest news in cycling tech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices