The BikeRadar Podcast

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....

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 ne...

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 reusin...

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

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 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 rac...

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 coul...

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 differen...

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....

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 best...

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,...

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-jorgens...

It’s Tour time! BikeRadar’s Simon von Bromley will be at the Grand Départ in Lille this week but, before heading out to northern France, Simon joins George Scott in the pod studio to run through his Tour de France tech predictions for 2025. Listen to hear why aero bikes are back, tyres are getting wider, cranks are getting shorter and plenty more. Buy the Official Tour de France Guide (UK only): h...

High on pretzel fumes and delirious from two days trapsing the chasm-like halls of Frankfurt Messe, Jack Luke is joined by Stan Portus and Tom Marvin to run down on the key trends from Eurobike 2025. From the dominance of DJI to the bewildering growth of the German e-mobility market, the trio distill the key news from the world’s biggest cycling trade show. Check out all of our Eurobike 2025 cover...

Senior technical editor Alex Evans sits down to discuss Fox's new upside-down fork, the Podium, the first from a mainstream brand of this size in decades.   Together with technical editor in chief, Rob Weaver, they talk through the reasoning behind Fox's move into the inverted fork world, along with the pros and cons of such a design, including how it feels on the trail. Learn more about your ad c...

In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, digital editor Jack Luke and senior technical writer Simon von Bromley break down a huge week in cycling tech news. From the UCI’s latest major rule change to new groupsets from SRAM and Shimano – and motorsport giant Brembo entering the cycling world via Specialized – they unpack all the key stories. Plus, don’t miss BikeRadar’s top story of the week and...

The UCI has announced sweeping controversial changes to its technical regulation, including new limits on handlebar width, helmets and tyre size.  Due to take effect from 2026, officials say the rules are designed to level the playing field and ensure “sporting fairness”, but the response from riders and industry figures has been mixed. In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, digital editor Jack...

The Tech Q&A is back, with Jack Luke, Tom Marvin and Simon Von Bromley fielding your questions. This time around, the trio cover: Do MTBers wear padded shorts, and if so what kind? Having recently crashed their gravel bike at a local trail centre, one rider is looking for a fun hardtail with a £2,000 budget – we recommend our three top picks Can you fit bigger brake rotors to a converted e-bike to...

In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, digital editor Jack Luke grills Simon von Bromley on his experience with Vistar – an all-new drivetrain that neatly integrates Classified’s two-speed hub into a fresh component ecosystem from TRP.    The pair are joined by MBUK presenter Tom Marvin, who gives his take on the system, having tested Classified for BikeRadar on his gravel bike.   https://www.b...

This week on the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley get stuck into Campagnolo Super Record 13 – the world’s first 2x 13-speed wireless road groupset.   Lighter than the competition, full of smart tech and surprisingly affordable, could Super Record 13 be the comeback Campag fans have been waiting for? The pair also cover: The return of the iconic Campag thumb shifter Why SRAM and S...

Senior tech ed Alex and video presenter Tom chat all things XTR Di2, from the brand’s removal of wires and internal batteries through to shifter ergonomics and shift performance. Tune in if you want all the juicy insights on Shimano’s latest product. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, digital editor Jack Luke takes a super nerdy deep dive into Chris Mehlman's drop bar Pivot Les, which he’ll race at Unbound XL 2025.    We explore the specifics of his bike setup, including lots of detail on the logic behind his tyre, suspension and bag choices, and how this unconventional approach reflects wider gravel racing tech trends. If you're a fan...

Mountain bike tyre widths seemed to have plateaued, but could making them wider offer more traction and cushioning, or even make you faster? Some people certainly think so. In this episode, Tom, Alex and Rob revisit the tyre-width debate, talk through their experiences testing and riding bikes equipped with wider rubber, and discuss the pros and cons. Have we hit the sweet spot already or is there...

This week on the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley unpack the chubby new direction for road bike tyres. Are 50mm tyres the future or a passing fad?   The pair also cover:    ·         The new Cervélo S5  ·         Standert’s Kreissäge RS – a “circular saw” for chasing KOMs ·         A drunken 1970s cycling adventure ·         Last week’s top content ·         Why saddle packs mayb...

The Tech Q&A is back, with Jack Luke and Simon Von Bromley fielding your questions. This time around, the pair cover: 26in, 27.5in or 29in? Which wheel size suits trail riding? Best British bike brands: Looking beyond Orange and Whyte? We suggest five UK makes worth a look – plus the Whyte T-140 RS gets a shoutout as a standout full-suspension option Mechanical disc brake upgrades: We share easy,...