The BikeRadar Podcast

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 a future Tech Q&A, don’t forget to fire them through to podcast@bikeradar.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, spoke to Aerosensor’s founder, Dr Barney Garrood.With extensive experience as an aerodynamicist in Formula 1, Dr Garrood created Aerosensor to apply his technical knowledge gained in motorsport to cycling.For full details about the Aerosensor Aerodynamic Cycling System, head to www.bikeradar.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 place? Perhaps they prefer a rigid bike with a dropper, or a full-suspension rig with a rigid post? Listen in as our trio of avid mountain bikers answer these and a host of other hypothetical questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Jack Luke discuss what happened in the hours after the recall was announced and where Shimano goes from here.If your crankset has failed or you work in a bike shop participating in the recall programme, contact us at podcast@bikeradar.com – we're keen to hear how the process is working for riders and retailers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Alistair Brownlee, and women’s podium finishers. The cry of the crowd, buzzing freehubs and whirring pressure washers will transport you to the fast, dusty tracks of the King’s Forest. https://www.bikeradar.com/features/pro-bike/british-gravel-championships-tech-gallery/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 findings of Tom’s Classified Powershift hub review.As ever, if you have any thoughts, questions or feedback, email us at podcast@bikeradar.com  Santa Cruz news: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/santa-cruz-heckler-sl/ Wahoo Kickr Move news: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/wahoo-kickr-move-kickr-bike-shift/  Specialized Roubaix news: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/specialized-roubaix-sl8/ Tom’s Classified Powershift review: https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/classified-powershift-hub-review/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/-Izh1HyB_ck?si=Np60KsY6uEwG92ZGListen to our podcast about high-pivot mountain bikes – https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Vpe7OhEZpo16qZCVzktQA?si=taVB3dsWRZqtROHtQ18N0ARead about the Wilier Adlar – https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2024-wilier-adlar/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices