The BikeRadar Podcast

Description:  Endurance road bikes are designed to help you cover long distances in comfort. But the latest endurance bikes are more versatile than ever, with a turn of speed that can rival race bikes and enough adaptability for light gravel riding or bikepacking. BikeRadar’s George Scott is joined by Warren Rossiter and Jack Luke to dissect the evolution of the endurance bike, and help you pick t...

BikeRadar’s senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley holds the somewhat controversial view that press-fit bottom brackets are, in fact, superior to traditional threaded bottom brackets. In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon puts his case forward to Jack Luke, explaining what a bottom bracket is, a brief history of press-fit standards and the state of play today. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

To help us gaze into our crystal ball of gravel riding, we chatted to a number of industry experts, riders and racers to discuss where we think the future of gravel will lie. Could we come up with a consensus? Absolutely not, but there are certainly some bright ideas about the different directions that the gravel world could be heading in. Thank you to racers Dalila Lecky and Amanda Nauman, JP McC...

Technical editor-in-chief Rob Weaver and technical editor Alex Evans talk about their favourite riding spots across the globe. Rob’s most cherished places include the slickrock trails unique to the USA, the steep, tight training grounds of Downhill World Cup legends Nico Vouilloz and Fabien Barel, Australian rainforest, and, back in the UK, the steeps of the Welsh valleys. Alex chats about two mou...

Bringing together both competition and community, gravel racing creates a unique atmosphere across a range of different race formats the world over.  To discuss the proliferation of gravel races and how you can get into racing off-road, we’re joined by American gravel racing OG Amanda Nauman, who has twice won Unbound Gravel, as well as London-based multi-discipline racer Dalila Lecky. To round of...

Let’s be honest, we all love new bolting on new, shiny upgrades to our bikes. However, changing certain components can have a bigger effect on your riding experience than others.   Luke, Rob, and Will talk through the essential parts you should prioritise when looking to upgrade your bikes spec that will deliver more fun, control and performance from your bike. All essential ingredients for improv...

The cause of much debate for riders who fondly remember the early years of mountain biking, we call in two of our in-house experts from CyclingPlus and MBUK to debate whether gravel riding is just mountain biking from the 90s.  Both Robin Weaver and Warren Rossiter rode and raced mountain bikes across multiple disciplines in the 1990s, but today enjoy riding and testing modern gravel bikes alongsi...

After thousands of kilometres of testing and hours of deliberation, our annual Bike of the Year test has come to a conclusion.    In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, deputy editor Jack Luke is joined by senior technical editor Warren Rossiter, who headed our gravel and endurance bike categories, and senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley, who looked after the performance bike category. ...

Our annual Bike of the Year test is a massive undertaking where we tell you which bikes are category-leading, with this year being no exception.   Tom, who was in charge of the trail bike category, and Alex, who tested electric mountain bikes for the first time in Bike of the Year history, are joined by Luke to discuss the trials and tribulations of this year's testing, and to discuss Rob's Enduro...

Planning a gravel ride well can make the difference between a mega day out and a disastrous one. In this episode, we chat about route planning, nutrition, tools and spares, sharing some of our past mistakes to help you prepare better than we did! BikeRadar’s Robyn Furtado and Jack Evans join us for this episode, as well as multi-sport adventurer, komoot Global Community Manager and Hammerhead amba...

Technical Editor-in-Chief Robin Weaver and Senior Road Technical Editor Warren Rossiter impart their vast knowledge to answer a depth of questions from you, our dear readers and listeners.   Warren recommends a Shimano-compatible 11-speed Miche cassette that includes the sweet spot 16t sprocket, while Rob tells why you need to carefully research whether your enduro bike frame is compatible with du...

Last week we looked at how to choose the best gravel bike for you, and this time we’re taking a deeper dive into gravel bike setup. To help us navigate this topic, we’re chatting to Vera Ngosi-Sambrook, an avid adventure cyclist who was thrown in at the deep end last year when she was awarded the 2021 Ultra Distance Scholarship, BikeRadar’s Felix Smith, a fellow long distance cyclist and gravel en...

Drawing on experience of testing a range of high-pivot mountain bikes over the past few years, our tech team of Tom, Al and Luke delve into the science and realities of this new breed of mountain bike. More reading on high-pivot bikes:   What is a high-pivot bike? The pros and cons explained https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/what-is-a-high-pivot-mountain-bike/   High-pivot vs low-pivo...

Join us as we tackle what can seem like a really tough question: how to choose the best gravel bike for you. With an overwhelming number of gravel bikes on the market these days, with offerings from every bike manufacturer plus some more niche brands or even custom framebuilders we help you to drill down exactly what will be the best choice for you, your budget and riding style. We’re joined by tw...

BikeRadar digital writer Jack Evans speaks to Ian Boswell, the former WorldTour pro who’s become one of gravel’s biggest names, about life post-retirement and recovering from crashes and concussion. Jack and Ian discuss his racing ambitions, gravel tech and where the sport is heading.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

On the first of our 7-part gravel series we start at the beginning: why is gravel riding so great, and how did we get into it? Joined by BikeRadar’s Jack Luke and Tom Marvin alongside cycling photographer, ultra racer and Epping Forest local Tom Gibbs, we discuss what you’ll need to get you started on your trail to gravel enlightenment. Check out more about getting into gravel riding at BikeRadar:...

Colnago has launched the latest entry into its legendary line-up of C-series bikes, the C68. BikeRadar’s senior road technical editor, Warren Rossiter, joins editor-in-chief George Scott to talk through the new bike’s headline features – and deliver his verdict on how Colnago’s latest superbike rides. News – https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2022-colnago-c68/ Review – https://www.bikeradar.com/review...

Jack Luke, Tom Marvin and Simon von Bromley sit down to discuss the very best road, mountain bike and gravel cycling news from April, which has been a truly vintage month so far for new tech, with big launches from a swathe of brands both big and small. From cutting-edge gravel suspension to whacky wireless tyre pressure control devices, there’s something for everyone in this episode of the BikeRa...

BikeRadar technical editor Tom Marvin chats to Benedikt Skulason, the CEO and founder of innovative bike brand, Lauf. Tom and Benedikt discuss all things gravel, including Lauf’s new Seigla gravel bike. Read BikeRadar’s news story on the new Lauf Seigla: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/lauf-seigla/ Read Tom’s first ride review of the Lauf Seigla: https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/gravel-bikes...

BikeRadar Technical Editors Tom Marvin and Alex Evans are joined by Digital Writer Jack Evans who discuss their best and worst road and mountain bike rides they’ve ever done. Calamities include a severely under-planned attempt at the West Highland Way, two broken derailleurs, and missed parties, while their best experiences usually hinge on nice weather, good food, great company and A to B riding....

Tyre choice is key if you want to get the most out of your gravel bike. In this episode, BikeRadar's George Scott and Jack Evans are joined by Katherine Moore to discuss how to choose the best gravel tyres for your bike.  BikeRadar’s best gravel tyres: https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-gravel-tyres/ Tyre carcasses explained: https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/mtb-tyre...

In the last episode of our six part series helping you to make 2022 your best year on the bike, we’re honing in on the steed itself. We discuss why you should give your bike some TLC, whether that’s your four-season dependable, a snazzy summer bike that’s been in hibernation, or something that’s been tucked away in the shed under a blanket waiting for some more sunshine. We quiz mechanic Vicky Bal...

Tom, Alex and Jack are set a task by BikeRadar's Sub Editor Gary to find him his next bike. Gary needs a bike to get him to and from work, but one that's also ideal for popping in the back of his camper for trip to the coast. The team consider his needs, discuss the kit every commuter needs on their bike, and even look at electric options too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

So you’re ready to go big this year, but you’ve got to put in the work to get you there. We roped in WorldTour pro and self-coached racer Lizzy Banks to chat all things training, from jargon-busting those training buzz-words to considering both the physical and mental side of getting fit. Tune in to hear Lizzy divulge her golden rules of successful training, whether you really need a coach, and wh...

In this Tech Q&A with Rob and Warren, we cover off drivetrain wear, brake cleaning, and whether you should opt for fancy Campag EPS electronics or one of Shimano or SRAM's offerings.  We also look at the latest downcountry bikes from Revel and Transition, and ask what the point of 35mm bars is.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...