Episodes

  • Should you spend more than £1,000 on a carbon wheelset?

    Should you spend more than £1,000 on a carbon wheelset?
    Oct 20 2024
    In this edition of the BikeRadar Podcast, road lead Ashley Quinlan and senior technical writer Simon von Bromley are hosted by digital editor Jack Luke to talk about one of the most popular bike upgrades: carbon wheels. Ash has been hard at work putting the latest sub-£1,000 carbon wheels to the test, and has emerged struggling to think of a reason why anyone should spend more of their hard-earned cash. They also discuss some of Ash’s finer conclusions, including his thoughts on how limiting hookless can be. Here are the wheels tested: Roval Rapide C38 Ere Research Omnia CLR45 - https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/components/wheels/wheel-sets/ere-research-omnia-clr45-review Hunt 50 Carbon Disc - https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/components/wheels/wheel-sets/hunt-50-carbon-disc-review Parcours Paniagua - https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/components/wheels/wheel-sets/parcours-paniagua-review Giant SLR 2 50 Disc Velocite Hyperdrive Carbon 50mm Disc Remember, we’d love to hear your opinions about anything discussed in this episode – drop us an email at podcast@bikeradar.com with any questions or comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Bosch's new Performance Line CX eMTB motor and eight fresh bikes it's fitted to

    Bosch's new Performance Line CX eMTB motor and eight fresh bikes it's fitted to
    Oct 13 2024
    Alex is joined by Jack and Tom to discuss the tech behind eight recently launched eMTBs, all fitted with the brand new Bosch Performance Line CX motor. The bikes include Santa Cruz’s new Vala, Trek’s updated Rail+ Gen 5, Mondraker’s affordable and versatile Chaser, Focus’ hydroformed Jam2, Cube’s impressively priced Stereo Hybrid One44, Crestline’s boutique S180 and LS160, Norco’s high-pivot Sight VLT CX and Orbea’s all-new Wild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Were the UCI Gravel World Championships gravelly enough? 2024 tech trends unpacked

    Were the UCI Gravel World Championships gravelly enough? 2024 tech trends unpacked
    Oct 9 2024
    The UCI Gravel World Championships are into their third year, and were held in Flanders, Belgium this time out. Liam and Simon discuss how the tech choices of the main contenders show the race is slowly progressing towards becoming an event befitting the name. We also hear from Connor Swift, Marianne Vos and Valtteri Bottas about the specific tech choices they made in the pursuit of speed on gravel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Welsh MTB trails at RISK – how government cuts may close riding spots

    Welsh MTB trails at RISK – how government cuts may close riding spots
    Oct 6 2024
    Mountain biking in Wales faces an uncertain future, thanks to cost savings at NRW – National Resources Wales. With NRW’s budgets flatlining in the face of inflationary pressures, the government agency has statutory responsibilities to maintain, forcing cuts to leisure facilities. This includes the maintenance of Wales’ extensive network of official trails. Without maintenance, the organisation may need to close trails for safety reasons putting trail centres, and unofficial (or wild) trails also at risk. In this episode we talk to Robin Grant, founder and president of The UK MTB Trail Alliance about the state of the UK trail network, and the problems being faced in Wales. To find out more, and to help ensure the future of the trails, head to the UK MTB Trail Alliance website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Tech Q&A – winter kit, chopped-down bars, comfy endurance bikes and Specialized’s fancy GENIE shock

    Tech Q&A – winter kit, chopped-down bars, comfy endurance bikes and Specialized’s fancy GENIE shock
    Sep 29 2024
    We’re back with another Tech Q&A, this time tackling a pair of road and a pair of mountain bike questions. We look at how to gear up for a winter of road cycling to ensure we stay warm and dry, as well as discussing which endurance bikes are going to provide plenty of comfort on long rides. When it comes to the flat-bar side of things, there’s a question over compliant bars that aren’t as comfy as they were once cut down, and an interesting one about the new GENIE shock fitted to the latest Specialized Stumpjumper – and its compatibility on other bikes. As ever, if you have your own questions for our tech team, send them to podcast@bikeradar.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • SIX things we’d change in mountain biking if money were no object

    SIX things we’d change in mountain biking if money were no object
    Sep 22 2024
    In today’s episode, Luke and Rob delve into the depths of their imaginations and ponder what they’d change in the sport of mountain biking if money were no object. The guys cover everything from grassroots racing and school curriculums all the way through to preventing bike theft, upping innovation funding and increasing inner-city ride locations, all in a bid to make mountain biking even better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • 29,000km and no mechanicals – Lael Wilcox’s epic adventure

    29,000km and no mechanicals – Lael Wilcox’s epic adventure
    Sep 19 2024
    Liam Cahill and Felix Smith sit down with Lael Wilcox to discuss the tech behind a record-breaking around the world bike ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Lael Wilcox breaks Around The World record and Lachlan Morton’s Down Under FKT

    Lael Wilcox breaks Around The World record and Lachlan Morton’s Down Under FKT
    Sep 15 2024
    In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon von Bromley and Liam Cahill sit down to discuss Lael Wilcox’s incredible Around The World record and Lachlan Morton’s ongoing lap of Australia Fastest Known Time attempt. The duo pore over incredible stats from each ride and discuss the bike setups each rider used. Rounding out the episode, they chat about why ultra-distance cycling has had such a resurgence in recent years. Could it have something to do with the increasing popularity of gravel and all-road bikes? Tune in to find out. Lael Wilcox shatters Around The World record aboard Specialized Roubaix SL8 New Cannondale road bike spotted under Lachlan Morton on his 14,200km lap of Australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins