The BikeRadar Podcast

In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon von Bromley grills Rob Weaver and Luke Marshall on the essential accessories they’d recommend to anyone starting out in mountain biking.   What accessories do you like to take on your gravel rides? Send your recommendations to podcast@bikeradar.com   https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-mountain-bike-gloves/ https://www.bikeradar.com/a...

George Scott and Mac Cassin are back for the fifth and final episode in our training series with Wahoo Fitness.   This time out, Mac, Wahoo’s principal sports scientist, talks BikeRadar’s editor-in-chief, George, through five common training myths.   1) 90rpm is the best cadence for everyone 2) A change in body weight of 2% relating to dehydration negatively impacts performance 3) A lighter bike (...

Following our headliner bike test, which looked at which bikes signified where the mountain bike industry is heading in 2024, our tech heads talk through four of the emerging trends to look out for.  Has geometry peaked? Do you need loads of travel? We also discuss high pivots and ebike tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With winter fast approaching, we’re back for episode four in our training series with Wahoo Fitness. How can you make the most of your training time? Should you be doing base training or high-intensity intervals? BikeRadar’s George Scott sits down with Wahoo’s principal sports scientist, Mac Cassin, and WorldTour pro-turned-gravel racer, Ian Boswell, to find out more. Learn more about your ad choi...

Hill climb racing showcases radical, often verging on excessive, ways to save weight from bikes in the battle against gravity. This year’s UK National Hill Climb Championships on the unusually long 4km ascent of the Struggle, in the Lake District, was no different. But the tech trends we noticed on the Cumbrian hillside show weight might not be absolutely everything, even when racing uphill. https...

Understanding your training zones is key if you want to make the most out of your time on the bike. BikeRadar’s George Scott sits down with Mac Cassin, Wahoo’s principal sports scientist, and Nate Wilson, a performance manager for Team EF Education–EasyPost, to find out why training zones are important – and how zones can be used by amateurs and pros alike to train more effectively. Read more abou...

In this episode of the podcast, our testing team of Tom Marvin, Alex Evans, Luke Marshall and Tom Law talk through the six bikes that have made it into our 2024 Headline Bike Test. The broad range of bikes featured in this test all represent the direction mountain biking is heading in, and we’ve been putting them through their paces over the past few months. Featured are the XC-focussed Cervélo ZF...

We're back for episode two in our training series with Wahoo Fitness. In this episode, Wahoo's principal sports scientist, Mac Cassin, talks BikeRadar's George Scott through fitness testing.    What is a fitness test, why should you do one and what options are out there? While Functional Threshold Power may often be the go-to test, Mac also explains why FTP isn't always the answer.   Got a fitness...

We all lust after the pro-spec bikes seen on the WorldTour circuit, but do you actually get a better bike by paying top dollar? In an era of carbon fibre, electronic shifting, and hydraulic disc brakes, it might be possible to get all the performance you’ll ever need from a mid-range bike. In this episode, BikeRadar’s senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley, and senior technical editor, Ashley...

For the first episode in our new series with Wahoo Fitness, BikeRadar’s George Scott is joined by Wahoo’s lead sports scientist, Mac Cassin, for a training jargon buster. George quizzes Mac on ten key training terms, covering: structured training, power, heart rate, training zones, FTP, energy systems, endurance, sweetspot, VO2 max and periodisation. Got a question for Mac? Email us at podcast@bik...

In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon von Bromley grills Jack Luke and Tom Marvin on the gravel cycling accessories they recommend ahead of his conversion to a full-time gravel rider.  What accessories do you like to take on your gravel rides? Send your recommendations to podcast@bikeradar.com  https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-gravel-tyres/  https://www.bikeradar.com/a...

In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke, Simon von Bromley and Tom Marvin discuss this week’s biggest news in cycling tech. Kicking things off, Simon explains why he thinks the new Aerosensor Aerodynamic Cycling System might be the DIY aero optimisation system we’ve been waiting for.  The trio then delve into the new Orbea Occam, arguing about whether flip chips are pointless along the...

The new men’s UCI gravel world champion, Matej Mohorič, speaks to BikeRadar’s George Scott less than 24 hours after winning the rainbow jersey in his first-ever gravel race. Here’s what we know so far about the new Merida Silex: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/new-merida-silex/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Tech Q&A we have our senior road technical editor Warren Rossiter and senior technical writer Simon von Bromley offering up their expertise on a range of listener questions. How deep is too deep, when it comes to carbon hoops? Can you tell how worn your cassette is? Plus questions on integrated bars, budget bike choices and the pros and cons of latex inner tubes. If you have a question for...

Aerosensor recently launched its Aerodynamic Cycling System (ACS), a suite of devices which promise real-time drag measurements on the road. With a patented design claimed to offer easy setup and repeatable data “in practically all weather conditions” could the Aerosensor ACS be about to reshape aerodynamic testing in cycling? To find out, BikeRadar’s senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley, sp...

In this episode, our mountain bikers Tom, Tom and Max play a quick game of ‘Would you rather?'. Presented with a choice between two unappealing propositions, the guys have to choose what combo of mountain bike kit they’d strap to their bikes to get the most out of their rides. Would they pick grippy tyres that puncture all the time, or tyres that never puncture but slip and slide all over the plac...

Shimano has recalled 2.8 million 11-speed Hollowtech road cranks worldwide following 4,519 incidents of cranksets delaminating in the US and Canada alone. Muddled early communications left riders and bike shops uncertain of exactly what was going on and too many questions remain unanswered by Shimano. In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, senior tech writer Simon von Bromley and deputy editor...

BikeRadar’s Alex Evans and Tom Law discuss why SRAM’s entry into the ebike motor market is a big deal, the brand now offering a top-to-tail outfit of bike componentry. From the system’s wireless connectivity and simple controls through to its automatic-shifting tech, this level of full-system integration is unprecedented. But is the new system any good? Alex and Tom take a deep dive to find out. L...

Simon Warren, author of the 100 Greatest Climbs series of books, joins George Scott for this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast. Simon’s latest book covers 100 ascents in Spain, plus the Canary Islands and Majorca, but George tasks Simon with picking out six of the very best. Buy the book: https://www.100climbs.co.uk/product-page/100-greatest-cycling-climbs-of-spain Learn more about your ad choices....

In this special edition of the BikeRadar podcast, digital writer Jack Evans records live from the British Gravel Championships at the King’s Cup Gravel Festival in Suffolk, east England.  After taking part himself, Jack reports on a prestigious event in the UK off-road racing scene. You’ll hear from gravel galacticos, such as Ineos Grenadier Connor Swift and double Olympic triathlon champion Alist...

BikeRadar’s Rob Weaver and Alex Evans do a deep dive on four retro mountain bikes they want brought back to life with a modern twist. The pair discuss – among other things – the early days of drop-bar MTBs with Raleigh’s Tomac, the off-the-shelf performance of Giant’s ATX One DH, and how these bikes could be modernised to reflect current trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke and Tom Marvin discuss the biggest news in cycling tech this week, kicking things off with the new Santa Cruz Heckler SL and the Wahoo Kickr Move. We also hear from Ash Quinlan and Specialized’s senior design engineer, Glenn Bennett, who gives us the inside scoop on what went into designing the new Roubaix. Finally, we get a sneaky peek at the fi...

BikeRadar’s George, Alex and Simon bring news of three new bikes. We’ve got something for everyone, with the new Ridley Falcn road bike, revamped Trek Slash enduro bike, and rough and rowdy Wilier Adlar gravel bike. Read our review of the Ridley Falcn – https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/road-bikes/ridley-falcn-rs-ultegra-di2-review/ Watch our video on the Trek Slash – https://youtu.be/-Izh1H...

BikeRadar’s senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley, recently took eight of the latest high-end road tubeless tyres to Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub to test their rolling resistance. In this episode, BikeRadar’s senior technical editor, Ashley Quinlan, grills Simon on what he learned from that test, and how the results compared to their subjective impressions of riding each tyre in the rea...

BikeRadar’s power meter cognoscente Simon von Bromley is often asked: “Which power meter should I buy?”.  His answer is nuanced. Simon says you have to make compromises when choosing a power meter and probably always will.  In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Simon discusses one of his favourite bike tech topics with senior road technical editor Ashley Quinlan and digital writer Jack Evans....