The BikeRadar Podcast

Virtual racing is a popular and growing phenomenon, and even the BikeRadar team has been getting in on the action from time to time.In this edition of the BikeRadar podcast, senior tech writer Simon von Bromley hosts a discussion with senior tech editor Ashley Quinlan on the learnings Ash has taken from his dabbling in Zwift racing.Listen to the rookie mistakes he has made so you can avoid them, plus hear how each of them approaches Zwift racing and the pitfalls to avoid. Simon and Ash even dip their toes into the murky waters of so-called ‘virtual doping’, and provide some recommendations on how to approach virtual racing when the going gets tough.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Having covered our road and MTB trends for the year already, in this episode Jack Luke is joined by Ashley Quinlan to discuss their gravel tech and racing predictions for 2023. Jack and Ash are joined from across the pond by Ben Delaney, a gravel racing pioneer and expert on all things rough and ready. Jack, Ash and Ben chat about the next steps in gravel tyre design, whether gravel suspension will really take off in 2023 and how the burgeoning gravel race season will continue to develop.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BikeRadar and Cycling Plus senior technical editors Ashley Quinlan and Warren Rossiter come together in this final episode of the road (and gravel) bike frame materials series.Having discussed the major frame materials, carbon, aluminium, titanium and steel, Ash and Warren sit down to talk about some you might not have thought of. Magnesium, thermoplastic, even wood and bamboo, are discussed, with Warren explaining their history, how they’re made and their potential future.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

he team gaze into a crystal ball and discuss their top road tech trends and predictions for the year ahead. Which types of bikes do we think will dominate? Which brands will release new groupsets? Will 2023 finally be the year when aero sensors go mainstream? All of this, and much more, in this episode of the BikeRadar podcast.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our MTB tech team look forward to 2023, and discuss the trends from across the MTB world that are likely to come to fruition in the coming year.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BikeRadar and Cycling Plus senior technical editors Warren Rossiter and Ashley Quinlan talk to Tom Ritchey, founder of Ritchey – and all-round cycling royalty.In this episode of BikeRadar’s bike frame materials series, we speak to Tom about his remarkable history in steel innovation, the enduring allure of steel as a bike frame material and how a steel frame is made. Is it true that steel really is real?Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The turn of the year gives us the opportunity to reflect on the past 12 months and look ahead to 2023.In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, our roadies and mountain bikers, gravel riders and bikepackers, cross-country racers and downhill shredders all outline their ambitions for 2023. From epic adventures to humble personal goals, our resolutions reflect the varied make-up of our team, but one thing ties us all – a passion for riding and enjoying life on two wheels. Here’s to more in 2023! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BikeRadar and Cycling Plus senior technical editor Warren Rossiter and senior tech writer Simon von Bromley talk to Jon Cariveau, brand manager at Moots.In this episode of BikeRadar’s road (and gravel) bike frame materials series, we discover everything worth knowing about titanium. We talk about how a titanium bike frame is manufactured, discuss how it differs from other metal commonly used to make bike frames, and find out what titanium can offer a rider.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley go over 2022’s top 5 news stories from the world of road cycling tech. New aero bikes, a pair of fancy shoes, exciting drivetrain tech and the rise of the all-road bike top this year’s charts, but what would be your personal pick? Let us know at podcast@bikeradar.com Trek Madone: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2023-trek-madone-slr/ Trek Madone review: https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/road-bikes/trek-madone-slr-9-etap-2023-review/ Giant Propel Advanced SL 0 review: https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/road-bikes/2023-giant-propel-advanced-sl-0-review/ Shimano S-Phyre RC903 shoes: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/shimano-s-phyre-rc-903/ Shimano 105 Di2: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/shimano-105-di2-weight/ Cannondale Synapse: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2022-cannondale-synapse/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our tech team reflect on a year of new product launches, dozens of bike reviews and a whole raft of kit testing to pick out their favourite bits of tech from the past 12 months.Tom, Rob, Luke and Al look back at everything from hidden shocks to steering stabilisers, budget bikes to sensitive suspension.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices