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The BikeRadar Podcast

Tech Q&A – your questions answered! New bikes vs old bikes, MTB-to-gravel conversion, the perfect brake bleed and more

Apr 20, 2025
50:32

The Tech Q&A is back, with Jack Luke your host, and Tom Marvin and Warren Rossiter fielding your questions. This time around, the trio cover:

  • Are new bikes actually any better than old bikes? 
  • How to improve hand comfort on the bike 
  • Can you convert an MTB to a gravel bike? 
  • Tips for fitting stiff tubeless tyres 
  • The perfect brake bleed, according to Shimano 
  • Carbon vs alloy mountain bikes, what’s better?

 

Got a tech question for the BikeRadar team? Email us at podcast@bikeradar.com

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