The BikeRadar Podcast

In this special edition of the BikeRadar Podcast, digital writer Jack Evans records live from the UK National Hill Climb Championships in Llangollen, North Wales.  After taking part himself, Jack reports on a totemic event in the UK domestic racing scene.  You’ll hear from the UK’s top climbers, including the women’s and men’s champions, and find out which bikes they rode on the 1.6km climb, with an average gradient of 12.5 per cent.  The clang of cow bells, blast of horns and roar from the crowd will transport you to the Old Shoe’s relentlessly steep slopes.  https://www.bikeradar.com/features/pro-bike/2022-hill-climb-bikes/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01n3XHOtsyI&t=697sHosted 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, senior technical editors Tom Marvin, Warren Rossiter and Alex Evans introduce you to the world of electric bikes, covering off a range of topics from the very basics through to more complex issues such as maintenance, reliability and battery capacities.Whether you’re starting your ebike journey or you’re a seasoned super charger, there’s helpful and useful insight for all riders in this episode.Want to learn more about electric bikes? Check out these in-depth buyer’s guides over on BikeRadar.com:  https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/what-is-an-electric-bike/ https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-electric-bikes/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Winter is almost upon us in the UK, and it's fair to say that heading out into the wilds when the wind is blowing and the rain is pouring isn't always the most appealing.However, if you want to keep in shape over the darker months, or just want to get out and about and enjoy your bike, it's still possible to do so when the sun isn't shining.Our senior technical editors, Alex, Warren and Tom, share their experience of getting getting winter miles in, following many, many years of non-stop winter bike riding fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canyon has released a steering stabilisation system for the Spectral 29. This discreet system, which sits inside the top tube, provides a self-centring effect on the handlebars. Canyon claims this adds control and stability to calm the handling when things are getting rough at high speeds, or when you’re tackling slow-paced technical sections of trail, improving, the brand says, the connection between your front and rear wheels.In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, technical editor in chief, Robin Weaver – who was among the first riders in the world to test the production version of the system – is grilled by technical editor Alex Evans to learn how the system works and whether its claimed benefits stack up in the real world.https://www.bikeradar.com/news/canyon-syntace-kis-self-centring-steering-stabilisation-system/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our latest Tech Q&A episode, our tech-heads look at everything from how best to plan and track your rides, on and off road, to which tools realy should be in your tool kit, and how to pick the best handlebar shape for your road bike. There are other hints, tips and guides in there too, so make sure you listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George, Ash and Stan from BikeRadar dissect a bumper week for road and gravel tech, covering the launch of the new Specialized Diverge STR and Bianchi Oltre RC, as well as the return of the Bespoked show.As Specialized’s first take on a full-suspension gravel bike, the Diverge STR introduces Future Shock Rear, a tendon-like system with 30mm of travel.The Oltre RC, meanwhile, is Bianchi’s next-generation aero road bike, complete with F1-inspired Air Deflector wings on the head tube.The trio also reflect on the 2022 edition of Bespoked, the UK’s leading handmade bicycle show. What weird and wonderful machines did we find in London?New Specialized Diverge – https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2023-specialized-diverge-str/New Bianchi Oltre RC – https://www.bikeradar.com/news/bianchi-oltre-rc/BikeRadar’s Bespoked 2022 coverage – https://www.bikeradar.com/events/bespoked/Bespoked gallery – https://www.bikeradar.com/features/2022-bespoked-gallery/Sturdy reveals the Eimar, a 3D-printed, titanium time-trial bike – https://www.bikeradar.com/news/sturdy-eimar-time-trial-bike/Josh Poertner podcast – https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/bikeradar-meets-josh-poertner-of-silca-on-marginal-gains Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we talk to Vicky Balfour about adaptive bikes. As well as being a regular Mountain Biking UK Magazine and BikeRadar workshop contributor, through her, and her family's love of cycling, Vicky has direct experience using adaptive bicycles and can be regularly found on cycling adventures with her daughter, who rides her own adaptive trike. In this podcast, Vicky helps guide us through the different options to consider when choosing an adaptive bicycle as well as the requirements and challenges that a rider’s individual needs can pose, whether they’re looking at making changes to an existing two-wheeled bike or buying a need-specific bike or trike. 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 we look a little deeper at tyre inserts.These loops of foam sit inside your tyres, offering puncture protection and improved tyre stability.But, do they work well? Are they worth investing in? And, are they easy to fit? Our tech-heads Warren Rossiter and Luke Marshall wade in with their experiences of using tyre inserts in their gravel bikes and mountain bikes.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 BikeRadart Podast, senior technical writer Simon von Bromley is joined by senior technical editor Ashley Quinlan and digital writer Jack Evans to chat about one of the enduring debates in road bikes: aero vs all-rounder. They discuss their personal preferences, the key differences between aero and all-rounder roadnikes, recognise the recent blending of the two styles, as well as offer their advice on how to choose which one is right for you.Along the way, Ash (probably) mispronounces Leichtbau twice, Jack announces his enduring love for the aesthetic of a rim brake bike, and Simon shares his views on the rise of the integrated cockpit.  AERO BIKE BEST LIST (https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-aero-road-bike/)  BEST ROAD BIKES: HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT ONE FOR YOU (https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-road-bikes/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What defines a gravel or all-road wheelset? In this episode, Ash, Simon and Oscar discuss the technical differences between gravel, all-road and road wheelsets. What kind of rim width you should be looking for, carbon vs aluminium, hooked versus hookless rims, and how to choose the right wheelset for your needs.For more advice and information, plus our pick of the best gravel wheelsets currently available, check out our buyer’s guide; https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-gravel-wheels/Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices