The BikeRadar Podcast

Pulling our testing expertise from MBUK issue 413, our full MTB tech team talk through some of the most important, or influential, mountain bikes that'll be gracing our trails in 2023.Some are innovative and some represent the trends we're seeing across the market, from XC race rigs to bike-park slayers. We then give you the lowdown as to how well they ride, and whether the trends they embody are worth considering.Bikes include Pole's innovative Voima eMTB, Hope's high-pivot HB916, the Bird Forge and, of course, a new Santa Cruz.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the nights drawing in, we've been flat out testing the best night-riding lights on the market, both up in the depths of the Tweed Valley and in the deepest, darkest Forest of Dean, with our night-riding experts Alex Evans and Luke Marshall.The team delve into the inner workings of lights – the beams, the lumens, batteries and mounts, before we take a quick straw poll about what we love, and hate, about riding at night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of our semi-regular Tech Q&A Podcast, our senior tech team of Alex, Warren and Tom look into downcountry electric mountain bikes, the best kit to wear when the weather doesn't know what it's doing, and how often you should replace your helmet. There's more, too, so tune in for your tech fix. If you have a question for a future Tech Q&A, don't forget to email us – podcast@bikeradar.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deputy editor Jack Luke quizzes our senior technical editor Tom Marvin on the latest new mountain bikes.It's been a busy time over in the US, with three of the most prominent brands releasing a host of new bikes.Santa Cruz led the charge, with three of its models receiving an update – the Tallboy, 5010 and Nomad. It's goodbye 27.5in and hello mullet in California.Pivot has recently expanded its eMTB line, with both a longer-travel and a lighter-weight version of its Shuttle platform. Finally, Trek has rejigged its stalwart trail bike, the Fuel EX.​Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BikeRadar’s editor-in-chief, George Scott, chats to Trek’s director of road bikes, Jordan Roessingh, about two of this year’s key road launches – the new Trek Madone aero bike and updated Trek Domane endurance bike. Jordan lifts the lid on the Madone’s IsoFlow concept and how Trek has tried to achieve a balance of aerodynamics, lightweight and comfort, as well as explaining why the US brand has moved away from front IsoSpeed on the new Domane.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The thrill of heading into the unknown is half of the fun when cycle touring… but sometimes it’s nice to know what to expect. In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke sits down with regular contributor, Katherine Moore, to discuss the tools, tips and tricks they use when planning multi-day cycling adventures. From simple tips like downloading offline maps to the charmingly nerdy world that is Geograph.org, we promise even seasoned tourists are bound to learn something new. https://www.geograph.org/ https://www.bikeradar.com/news/komoot-trail-view/ https://shop.sustrans.org.uk/collections/sustrans-maps-and-guidebooks https://www.bikeradar.com/features/routes-and-rides/uk-cycling-footpath-laws/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s edition of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley discuss the latest road bike releases from Cervélo, Trek and Canyon. The pair also discuss the Zwift Hub – the indoor training brand’s first entry into the hardware market – and the recently updated Wahoo Kickr V6.   https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2022-cervelo-soloist/ https://www.bikeradar.com/news/new-canyon-ultimate/ https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2023-trek-domane/ https://www.bikeradar.com/news/zwift-hub-smart-trainer/ https://www.bikeradar.com/news/wahoo-kickr-v6-kickr-bike-v2/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BikeRadar’s Ashley Quinlan sits down with Canyon’s Mattias Eurich (product manager) and Lukas Birr (product engineer) at the launch of the new Ultimate CFR road bike. It’s a case of evolution, not revolution, for Canyon’s racy all-rounder – so what’s changed and why?Read our news story on the new Canyon Ultimate: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2023-canyon-ultimate/Read Ashley’s first ride review on the new Canyon Ultimate: https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/road-bikes/canyon-ultimate-cfr-di2-review/Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BikeRadar’s digital writer, Jack Evans, talks to Tom Bell, an elite mountain biker, current UK national hill climb champion and cycling coach, about training with a power meter.Tom, who runs High North Performance coaching, explains what power means for cyclists and why it matters. All kinds of riders can benefit from measuring power, according to Tom, from beginners to advanced, and road riders to mountain bikers.Jack and Tom discuss ways to analyse your data, with both simple and advanced power metrics. Tom sets out how to use the findings to tailor your training to improve your performance. You can also listen to other podcasts with Tom on fitness testing and building a training plan: https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/ridestrongin2021-whyyoushoulddoafitnesstesttokickstartyourtraininghttps://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/ridestrongin2021-howtobuildatrainingplanAnd you can listen to – or read – our buyer’s guide to power meters: https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/powermeters-abuyer-sguidehttps://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-power-meters/To learn more about critical power and power vs heart rate, read more on BikeRadar: https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/critical-power/https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/power-vs-heart-rate/For more information on Tom and his coaching business, High North Performance, check out www.highnorth.co.uk or subscribe to Tom’s YouTube channel.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, BikeRadar's tech team dig a little deeper into mountain bike tyre tech.How are mountain bike tyres made? What is the tyre carcass? How do tread block shapes influence the feel of the tyre? All this and 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