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]]> 8ed8adfa-6342-4db0-a0d1-e9a2b4d86f53 bikeradarpodcast https://www.bikeradar.com/ https://interaction.acast.com/pingback Fri, 15 May 2020 05:01:38 GMT Fri, 15 May 2020 05:00:00 GMT 30 en https://www.acast.com/bikeradarpodcast https://thumborcdn.acast.com/464Aq2PkFLxFHUwRg7C0TpiOuvk=/1500x1500/https://mediacdn.acast.com/assets/8ed8adfa-6342-4db0-a0d1-e9a2b4d86f53/-k35pc28f-br_main_logo_v_2.png The BikeRadar Podcast https://www.bikeradar.com/ episodic Immediate Media BikeRadar delve into the world of road and mountain biking to bring you the best tech content in cycling. Join the team for their monthly episodes and occasional bonus episodes. podcasts@immediate.co.uk no Immediate Media BikeRadar delve into the world of road and mountain biking to bring you the best tech content in cycling. Join the team for their monthly episodes and occasional bonus episodes.

]]> BikeRadar Meets – Is Cycling Really Set for a Golden Age? With Laura Laker and Adam Tranter 78dc19ad-f08b-4f60-9f04-56ca5663c1c2 bikeradarmeets-iscyclingreallysetforagoldenage-withlauralakerandadamtranter BikeRadar virtually meets with leading cycling and active travel journalist Laura Laker and Adam Tranter to discuss whether some good will come from the current situation in the form of more funding for cycling and more people on bikes.

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]]> Fri, 15 May 2020 05:00:00 GMT 00:37:30 no full BikeRadar virtually meets with leading cycling and active travel journalist Laura Laker and Adam Tranter (the cycling mayor for Coventry) from the Streets Ahead podcast, to discuss whether some good will come from the current situation in the form of more funding for cycling and more people on bikes.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/bikeradarmeets-iscyclingreallysetforagoldenage-withlauralakerandadamtranter How much should you spend on your next mountain bike? 6e18967e-92c4-4e18-83d6-9e92258d109f howmuchshouldyouspendonyournextmountainbike- While it’s easy to get drawn into the assumption that you need to spend thousands on your next mountain bike, that’s not necessarily the case. Tom and Seb go through the price ranges with a few recommendations chucked in along the way.

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]]> Mon, 11 May 2020 05:00:29 GMT 00:51:28 no full While it’s easy to get drawn into the assumption that you need to spend thousands on your next mountain bike, that’s not necessarily the case.

Tom and Seb go through the price ranges, and discuss what you can get, what to expect and the pros and cons of spending a little, or a lot, on your next mountain bike – with a few recommendations chucked in along the way.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/howmuchshouldyouspendonyournextmountainbike- Friday Shorts - Tech Q&A 734527cc-1035-45b1-9152-ac595ed27507 fridayshorts-techq-a We headed to our social channels and drummed up a dozen or so tech questions for our tech team. Warren, our Senior Road Technical Editor and Rob, our Senior Technical Editor in Chief sat (remotely!) with BikeRadar’s Technical Editor Tom.

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]]> Fri, 08 May 2020 05:00:05 GMT 00:30:24 no full We headed to our social channels and drummed up a dozen or so tech questions for our tech team. Warren, our Senior Road Technical Editor and Rob, our Senior Technical Editor in Chief sat (remotely!) with BikeRadar’s Technical Editor Tom to go through questions ranging from mountain bike drivetrain compatibility through to the use of road tubeless systems.

We will record more Q&A sessions in the future, so keep an eye on BikeRadar’s social channels for next time!

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/fridayshorts-techq-a Friday Shorts – E-Racing, is this really a thing now? bdf0705d-a5d9-43e7-bd13-a887b01420ff fridayshorts-e-racing-isthisreallyathingnow- The current situation has lead to mass cancellation of ‘real’ bike races, and much more prominence of cycling in the e-sport arena. Our trio of roadie-fan boys, Jack, Simon and Matthew have been tuning in, so perhaps you don't have to.

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]]> Fri, 01 May 2020 05:00:49 GMT 00:23:10 no full While not entirely new, the current COVID-19 situation has lead to mass cancellation of ‘real’ bike races, and much more prominence of cycling in the e-sport arena. Can it be a genuine replacement for the classic races we all love to watch, or is it merely a way to keep the pros’ legs spinning and a little bit of money flowing in to teams’ pockets.

Our trio of roadie-fan boys, Jack, Simon and Matthew have been tuning in, so perhaps you don’t have to.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/fridayshorts-e-racing-isthisreallyathingnow- BikeRadar Meets – Graeme Obree 7db894a4-9f97-422c-86dc-935ebc9daa4b bikeradarmeets-graemeobree Obree is one of the most unique cyclists in the world. Famous for his Hour Records on hand built bikes constructed with washing machine parts, and disrupting and aggravating the UCI’s rules and regulations. This was recorded before the C19 lockdown.

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]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2020 05:00:37 GMT 00:45:26 no full Obree is one of the most unique cyclists in the world. Famous for his Hour Records on hand built bikes constructed with washing machine parts, and disrupting and aggravating the UCI’s rules and regulations, he’s a man who’s influence is far more wide-reaching than you might imagine.

Simon Bromley sat down with Graeme at the launch of Endura’s latest winter kit – this is an interview you do not want to miss. This podcast was recorded before the COVID-19 lockdown.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/bikeradarmeets-graemeobree Friday Shorts – Our favourite mountain bikes d3ae4e7e-6bc2-4222-ac71-b9ef3809d2ad fridayshorts-ourfavouritemountainbikes BikeRadar’s mountain bike tech team got together, thanks to the powers of online video chat, to discuss their favourite ever, and current favourite mountain bikes.

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]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2020 05:00:00 GMT 00:23:39 no full BikeRadar’s mountain bike tech team got together, thanks to the powers of online video chat, to discuss their favourite ever, and current favourite mountain bikes.

From bikes they raced, to bikes that changed the way they rode, Tom Marvin, Seb Stott and Rob Weaver look back at the bikes that made the biggest impact on their riding, and what gets pulled out of the garage now when there’s time for a spin in the woods.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/fridayshorts-ourfavouritemountainbikes How Jack and Joe started their cycling careers 8fc30eba-d8e4-47df-8c60-12a78cc10804 howjackandjoestartedtheircyclingcareers BikeRadar’s own cycling influencers Jack and Joe are dab hands at road cycling, with a passion for the most niche of racing – hill climbs! In this podcast, they talk through the early years of their cycling lives and how they got to where they are now.

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]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2020 05:00:01 GMT 00:19:02 no full BikeRadar’s own cycling influencers Jack and Joe are dab hands at road cycling, with a passion for the most niche of racing – hill climbs! But, they came to cycling through very different paths, and have a varied background on two wheels. In this podcast, they talk through the early years of their cycling lives, how they got to where they are now, and what and who influenced them the most.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/howjackandjoestartedtheircyclingcareers Friday Shorts - How we’re all dealing with the lockdown f11c8238-0198-4485-a8b0-c6615f05f4ba fridayshorts-howwe-realldealingwiththelockdown We’re a month in to the lockdown, so how are the BikeRadar team getting on when it comes to riding? From virtual group rides, to new bike builds, we’ve still got plenty going on, and more than enough to talk about!

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]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2020 05:00:07 GMT 00:22:28 no full We’re a month in to the lockdown, so how are the BikeRadar team getting on when it comes to riding? With testing having been stopped, and social distancing measures in place, riding bikes is certainly different to how it usually is, but that’s not stopped the BikeRadar guys and girls getting out on their bikes, in a sensible, safe, and guideline-following manner. From virtual group rides, to new bike builds, we’ve still got plenty going on, and more than enough to talk about!

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/fridayshorts-howwe-realldealingwiththelockdown Road Tech Talk - Shaving weight - how to go super-light 641fd679-1fe4-4cfe-ab2a-587f4f95da20 roadtechtalk-shavingweight-howtogosuper-light In this Tech Talk, the guys go through the different components on a bike, discussing where's best, and where not to try and lose some weight.

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]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2020 05:00:53 GMT 00:18:44 no full Lighter bikes are faster up hills - that's pretty much a fact. And, when the goal is to get to the top of the hill as fast as humanly possible - i.e. during a hill climb race - getting a bike as light as possible is vital. Joe and Jack, from the BikeRadar team are aficionados of the hill climb bike - over the years they've competed nationally at hill climbs, with their bikes weighing around the 5kg mark. So, how did they get their bikes quite so light? In this Tech Talk, the guys go through the different components on a bike, discussing where's best, and where not to try and lose some weight.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/roadtechtalk-shavingweight-howtogosuper-light Friday Shorts - Paris-Roubaix – the weird and wonderful acf56f21-3272-4f97-954c-b4e49a63a7e3 fridayshorts-paris-roubaix-theweirdandwonderful Jack and Simon discuss some of the weird and wonderful bikes used to try and tame the Pavé over the years, which ones are their favourites and the lengths the pro’s and manufacturers will apparently go to avoid simply running wider tyres.

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]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2020 05:00:43 GMT 00:21:06 no full The infamous cobblestones of Paris-Roubaix have led many teams and riders to experiment wildly throughout the races long history, but we’ve also seen plenty of winners riding relatively normal bikes too. With the 2020 edition sadly cancelled, Jack and Simon discuss some of the weird and wonderful bikes used to try and tame the Pavé over the years, which ones are their favourites and the lengths the pro’s and manufacturers will apparently go to avoid simply running wider tyres.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/fridayshorts-paris-roubaix-theweirdandwonderful BikeRadar Meets – Nico Vouilloz, 10 times World Champion ecfdb0a4-ec60-4195-994f-26bc54b39713 bikeradarmeets-nicovouilloz-10timesworldchampion BikeRadar sat down with ten-time World Champion Nico Vouilloz to discuss his current projects with Lapierre, his DH career, the state of mountain bike racing currently and how the French have seemed to dominate the rankings over the past couple of years.

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]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2020 05:00:44 GMT 00:37:52 no full BikeRadar sat down with ten-time World Champion Nico Vouilloz to discuss his current projects with Lapierre, his DH career, the state of mountain bike racing currently and how the French have seemed to dominate the rankings over the past couple of years.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/bikeradarmeets-nicovouilloz-10timesworldchampion Friday Shorts – The best-ever road bike? 3784de41-a60f-4006-980b-a821652cda2d fridayshorts-thebest-everroadbike- Our roadie-tech gurus Simon Bromley and Matthew Allen from BikeRadar sat down with our Content Director Rob Spedding to discuss their favourite ever road bikes.

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]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2020 05:00:46 GMT 00:28:05 no bonus 1 1 Our roadie-tech gurus Simon Bromley and Matthew Loveridge from BikeRadar sat down with our Content Director Rob Spedding to discuss their favourite ever road bikes, and, which ones they’d actually buy with their own money. Did they go super niche, or stick with the mainstream? You’ll have to listen to find out!

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/fridayshorts-thebest-everroadbike- Trail and Enduro Bike of the Year Special 1908a8e8-8fa2-4006-ae40-f8b6ff7b5cb3 bikeradarpodcast-trailandendurobikeoftheyearspecial After a full winter of wet and muddy testing, and then a week thrashing the top-contenders in Spain with BlackTown Trails, we’ve crowned our Trail Bike of the Year, and Enduro Bike of the Year.

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]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT 00:36:21 no full After a full winter of wet and muddy testing, and then a week thrashing the top-contenders in Spain with BlackTown Trails, we’ve crowned our Trail Bike of the Year, and Enduro Bike of the Year.


With MBUK in the shops and BikeRadar rolling out the reviews online and on YouTube, we thought we’d bring together Rob Weaver, Tom Marvin and Luke Marshall, who put the entire test together, to discuss the process, the bikes and the eventual winners.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/bikeradarpodcast-trailandendurobikeoftheyearspecial Road Bike of the Year Special d2ff7bd0-25a5-4fff-8eaa-d135ff5dbe76 roadbikeoftheyearspecial After months of testing and many hundreds of kilometres, the team from Cycling Plus and BikeRadar have crowned our Road Bike of the Year 2020. In this podcast we learn more about the contenders and eventual winner.

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]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2020 06:00:15 GMT 00:58:37 no full After months of testing and many hundreds of kilometres, the team from Cycling Plus and BikeRadar have crowned our Road Bike of the Year 2020. In this podcast we learn more about the contenders and eventual winner, with our Senior Technical Editor on Road, Warren Rossiter.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/roadbikeoftheyearspecial Road Tech Talk - Have we reached ‘peak bike’? 9ee6962a-d005-41d7-be1e-411ae2d36587 roadtechtalk-havewereached-peakbike- We’ve had great leaps in bike tech over the years that have greatly improved our road bikes – frame materials, compact geometry, electronic groupsets and disc brakes, amongst others. But where will things go next?

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]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2020 06:00:23 GMT 00:33:56 no full 1 4 We’ve had great leaps in bike tech over the years that have greatly improved our road bikes – frame materials, compact geometry, electronic groupsets and disc brakes, amongst others. But where will things go next – is there another round of vast improvements yet to come, or have we, as we suspect, reached ‘peak bike’?

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/roadtechtalk-havewereached-peakbike- What’s the hardest mountain bike discipline? 1b4449cb-7dca-4075-8583-af46b3945b59 thebikeradarpodcast-what-sthehardestmountainbikediscipline- Between the team at BikeRadar, we reckon we’ve raced pretty much every mountain bike race format going. But, what’s the toughest type of mountain bike racing you can do?

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]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2020 06:00:00 GMT 00:41:12 no full Between the team at BikeRadar, we reckon we’ve raced pretty much every mountain bike race format going. But, what’s the toughest type of mountain bike racing you can do?


MBUK’s Luke Marshall has raced at World Cup DH level, while Seb Stott has competed in a number of EWS events. They, along with Tom, who’s targeted the more niche end of racing, weigh in with their race-based experience.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/thebikeradarpodcast-what-sthehardestmountainbikediscipline- BikeRadar Meets – Wind Tunnel Testing at the Boardman Performance Centre 794fdf2b-2fff-4911-9b22-881b5e952e86 bikeradarmeets-windtunneltestingattheboardmanperformancecentre In the autumn we headed to the Boardman Performance Centre, where they’ve built a bike-specific wind tunnel, that’s open to the public. We sat down with Barney, Head of Science and Lee, the centre's lead Physiologist.

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]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2020 06:00:38 GMT 00:36:58 no bonus 1 5 In the autumn we headed to the Boardman Performance Centre, where they’ve built a bike-specific wind tunnel, that’s open to the public. We wanted to find free and cheap ways to cut our time in a 100 mile sportive, using the data provided by the wind tunnel. After our time there, we sat down with Barney Wainright, Head of Science to talk through our results. We then spent some time with Lee, the centre’s Lead Physiologist, discussing training and fitness testing.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/bikeradarmeets-windtunneltestingattheboardmanperformancecentre Have gravel bikes made Cyclocross better? 0e65bd44-82ae-4a73-b3fd-4f9161fe2c08 havegravelbikesmadecyclocrossbetter- Though appearing niche from the outside, cyclocross (or CX) is enjoying a resurgence in the UK, with races attracting ever increasing numbers of participants.

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]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2020 06:00:00 GMT 00:35:58 no full Though appearing niche from the outside, cyclocross (or CX) is enjoying a resurgence in the UK, with races attracting ever increasing numbers of participants. Warren Rossiter and Robin Wilmott talk us through this resurgence, and the impact of the burgeoning gravel scene on the CX bikes we’ve seen released in recent years – namely, the gravel bike replacing the CX bike as the ‘ideal’ commuter bike, thus allowing CX bikes to return to their racing roots.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/havegravelbikesmadecyclocrossbetter- Road Tech Talk - Do road bikes really need suspension? 6fab5545-73dc-47be-851b-4ce670ea7b39 roadtechtalk-doroadbikesreallyneedsuspension- More and more modern road bikes are being designed to incorporate suspension so Warren, Tom and Rob discuss the – surprisingly long – history of road bikes with extra cushioning.

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]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2020 06:00:44 GMT 00:33:56 no full 1 3 More and more modern road bikes are being designed to incorporate suspension so Warren, Tom and Rob discuss the – surprisingly long – history of road bikes with extra cushioning.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/roadtechtalk-doroadbikesreallyneedsuspension- The things bike companies still get wrong 51b1421f-0589-4c63-860d-58208fc84848 thethingsbikecompaniesstillgetwrong Bike companies, in general, do a great job when it comes to designing bikes, but Tom and Seb can’t help but think there are a few too many details that they keep getting wrong…

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]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2020 06:00:00 GMT 00:46:59 no full 20 Bike companies, in general, do a great job when it comes to designing bikes, but Tom and Seb can’t help but think there are a few too many details that they keep getting wrong…

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/thethingsbikecompaniesstillgetwrong BikeRadar Meets – Ian Weatherill, Hope Technology’s Co-Founder 93c942b6-348c-422b-8a77-2ebe85e1d8bb bikeradarmeets-ianweatherill-hopetechnology-sco-founder Hope Technology is one of the most influential British bicycle componentry brands in the world. Ian Weatherill co-founded Hope Technology after a spell manufacturing high-end parts for the aerospace industry, and sat down with Technical Editor Tom.

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]]> Mon, 03 Feb 2020 06:00:49 GMT 00:44:10 no bonus 1 4 Hope Technology is one of the most influential British bicycle componentry brands in the world. From their early days producing high-end hubs and disc brakes, Hope Tech’s UK-based factory still manufacturers their wide range of highly regarded components. They’ve now expanded into mountain bikes, with the HB.160 and HB.130, as well as their ground-breaking HB.T track bike, ready to ride in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics under Team GB.

Ian Weatherill co-founded Hope Technology after a spell manufacturing high-end parts for the aerospace industry, and sat down with Technical Editor Tom Marvin for this BikeRadar Meets Podcast.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/bikeradarmeets-ianweatherill-hopetechnology-sco-founder What is the hardest race in the world? ea7b27b8-1e72-4938-a672-afd01dcf0272 whatisthehardestraceintheworld- Road racing is as brutal as it comes – hard men and women pit pure strength against one and another in a bid to reach the finish line ahead of the pack. We decided to weigh in and discuss which drop-bar race format is the hardest in the world.

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]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2020 06:00:08 GMT 00:42:24 no full 19 Road racing is as brutal as it comes – hard men and women pit pure strength against one and another in a bid to reach the finish line ahead of the pack. But with racing covering everything from 200m sprints to races across continents, we decided to weigh in and discuss which drop-bar race format is the hardest in the world.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/whatisthehardestraceintheworld- BikeRadar Shorts 04 | classic forks, high-tech manufacturing, and new balls please f7c4719d-9461-4da1-9023-b584b30fc0a7 bikeradarshorts04-classicforks-high-techmanufacturing-andnewballsplease We take a quick look at the new Marzocchi Z1 Bomber Coil, the re-rise of the alloy bike, along with 3D printing and steel-infused carbon fibre, and we pay our respects to Chris Hamilton’s nether regions.

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]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2020 06:00:42 GMT 00:13:29 no bonus 1 4 We’re back with our BikeRadar Shorts series while the office is nice and busy! We take a quick look at the new Marzocchi Z1 Bomber Coil, the re-rise of the alloy bike, along with 3D printing and steel-infused carbon fibre, and we pay our respects to Chris Hamilton’s nether regions.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/bikeradarshorts04-classicforks-high-techmanufacturing-andnewballsplease How we test bikes 5b36c9f9-e4a3-4c45-b426-f4c66b6ab40e howwetestbikes There’s a lot of work going on that you just don’t see when it comes to testing and reviewing bikes. Between them, Tom and Seb have tested hundreds of bikes over the years, and in this episode we talk you through the process of bike reviewing.

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]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2020 06:00:10 GMT 00:34:50 no full 18 It might seem like the most glamorous job going in the bicycle industry, jetting here there and everywhere to ride Gucci bikes. But while that happens, there’s a lot of work going on that you just don’t see, when it comes to testing and reviewing bikes. Between them, Technical Editor Tom and Technical Writer Seb have tested hundreds of bikes over the years, and in this episode we talk you through the process of bike reviewing.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/howwetestbikes BikeRadar Meets - Emily Chappell, Ultra-Endurance Racer ce2f9783-2cda-4fdc-b3f3-63ea46135b82 bikeradarmeets-emilychappell-ultra-enduranceracer What can you learn from racing across continents? Ultra-endurance athlete Emily Chappell talks all things Transcontinental, from bike setup to fuelling foods, breaking through mental barriers and pushing yourself when you feel like a fraud.

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]]> Mon, 06 Jan 2020 06:00:00 GMT 00:45:12 no bonus 1 3 What can you learn from racing across continents? Ultra-endurance athlete Emily Chappell talks all things Transcontinental, from bike setup to fuelling foods, breaking through mental barriers and pushing yourself when you feel like a fraud.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/bikeradarmeets-emilychappell-ultra-enduranceracer BikeRadar Podcast New Year Special – 2020 Tech Predictions 4e9db31b-5060-4fcd-8757-2adf3bd526c8 bikeradarpodcastnewyearspecial-2020techpredictions Happy New Year BikeRadar listeners! We got the BikeRadar team together to look forward to what they’re excited about coming in 2020.

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]]> Wed, 01 Jan 2020 06:00:00 GMT 00:12:18 no full 17 Happy New Year BikeRadar listeners! We got the BikeRadar team together to look forward to what they’re excited about coming in 2020. Some of the team are looking forwards to tech we know is arriving, others have gazed into their crystal balls to predict what we might see. One of us is disappearing for 3 months, and he’s certainly looking forward to that!

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/bikeradarpodcastnewyearspecial-2020techpredictions Four things the bike industry doesn’t want you to know 9c623df0-2766-4f4f-8f4a-8eab33278d95 fourthingsthebikeindustrydoesn-twantyoutoknow Known for their ultra-inquisitive minds, dep-ed Jack and BikeRadar writer Simon have been investigating secrets within the bike industry that they really don’t want you to know. How scandalous are they? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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]]> Mon, 30 Dec 2019 06:00:00 GMT 00:20:27 no full 16 Known for their ultra-inquisitive minds, dep-ed Jack and BikeRadar writer Simon have been investigating secrets within the bike industry that they really don’t want you to know. How scandalous are they? You’ll have to listen to find out!

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/fourthingsthebikeindustrydoesn-twantyoutoknow BikeRadar Podcast Christmas Special – 2019 Tech Retrospective 4edbae8c-20c1-48cb-83cf-5ac99e675e86 bikeradarpodcastchristmasspecial-2019techretrospective In our Christmas Special, the BikeRadar team take a look back at the tech that’s impressed them in 2019, whether that’s on dirt or tarmac. There are a few obvious candidates, and one or two more controversial items. Have a great Christmas everyone!

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]]> Wed, 25 Dec 2019 06:00:00 GMT 00:11:34 no full 15 In our Christmas Special, the BikeRadar team take a look back at the tech that’s impressed them in 2019, whether that’s on dirt or tarmac. There are a few obvious candidates, and one or two more controversial items.

Have a great Christmas everyone!

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/bikeradarpodcastchristmasspecial-2019techretrospective Road Tech Talk - Lightweight versus aero – what’s more important? b49ce7be-f093-4244-a8db-d0cde164f07c roadtechtalk-lightweightversusaero-what-smoreimportant- Everyone strives to get their road bikes as light as possible, as that’s the best way to go faster, right? Well, it’s not so simple, as aerodynamics play a huge role in speed.

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]]> Mon, 23 Dec 2019 06:00:07 GMT 00:25:04 no bonus 1 2 Everyone strives to get their road bikes as light as possible, as that’s the best way to go faster, right? Well, it’s not so simple, as aerodynamics play a huge role in speed. Our Senior Road Technical Editor, Warren Rossiter, discusses the merits of lighter weight bikes, and those with a more aerodynamic focus in our latest Road Tech Talk.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/roadtechtalk-lightweightversusaero-what-smoreimportant- Mountain bike tech way ahead of its time ef9148d5-ced4-4a1d-a5e3-1e277bd20c9d mountainbiketechwayaheadofitstime Nothing’s ever new in the cycling world, so while your dropper post, linkage fork or powered drivetrain might feel like cutting edge tech, it’s actually all been done before.

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]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2019 06:00:47 GMT 00:34:29 no full 14 Nothing’s ever new in the cycling world, so while your dropper post, linkage fork or powered drivetrain might feel like cutting edge tech, it’s actually all been done before. In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Tom and Seb look at tech that appeared, disappeared, and then reappeared in a more modern form.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/mountainbiketechwayaheadofitstime Bike Shorts 03 | Helmets 7fe151ef-5c6c-4dee-8bfc-ec8879b594c9 bikeshorts03-helmets In this episode of Bike Shorts – Jack Luke and Simon Bromley talk through Virginia Tech’s latest independent test of 86 road and mountain bike helmets and a pretty gruesome injury that serves as a reminder for why you must always use bar end plugs.

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]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:00:40 GMT 00:03:53 no bonus 1 3 In this episode of Bike Shorts – our roundup of the hottest news from the past week on BikeRadar.com – Jack Luke and Simon Bromley talk through Virginia Tech’s latest independent test of 86 road and mountain bike helmets. While on the subject of helmets, the pair also discuss… well, a pretty gruesome injury that serves as a reminder for why you must always use bar end plugs. 

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/bikeshorts03-helmets BikeRadar Meets - Paul Jones fc860dbf-b4b2-4471-af68-39020618d934 bikeradarmeets-pauljones In episode two of BikeRadar meets, hill climb aficionado, friend of BikeRadar, author of A Corinthian Endeavour and I Like Alf, and all-round nice guy, Paul Jones, sits down with Jack Luke and Joe Norledge.

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]]> Mon, 09 Dec 2019 06:00:00 GMT 00:43:20 no bonus 1 2 In episode two of BikeRadar meets, hill climb aficionado, friend of BikeRadar, author of A Corinthian Endeavour and I Like Alf, and all-round nice guy, Paul Jones, sits down with Jack Luke and Joe Norledge to talk through his previous work and his own cycling endeavours. The trio also talk through Paul’s upcoming book on the Land’s End to John o’ Groats record, as well as some of the characters who have made the story of this remarkable record one that is worth telling.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/bikeradarmeets-pauljones Road tech way ahead of its time 2fdbea7a-6df8-4c43-88fc-1b2fb97479da roadtechwayaheadofitstime While everything in fashion is circular, so, it appears is bicycle tech. While new technology is often hailed as ground breaking or never before seen in cycling, you might be surprised as to what’s been around in the past.

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]]> Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:00:00 GMT 00:24:09 no full 13 While everything in fashion is circular, so, it appears is bicycle tech. While new technology is often hailed as ground breaking or never before seen in cycling, you might be surprised as to what’s been around in the past. Our Dep Ed Jack and tech-specialist Simon delve into the annals of cycling history to pick out the tech that was well ahead of its time.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/roadtechwayaheadofitstime Road Tech Talk - 1x on the road 6966c5b9-cfb6-428b-8eba-c41f2fc1c418 roadtechtalkep1-1xontheroad In the first of our new Road Tech Talk podcsst series, BikeRadar’s Matthew Allen and Warren Rossiter give us the low-down on 1x, or single ring, drivetrains for drop-barred bikes. Where have they come from? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

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]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2019 06:00:00 GMT 00:28:11 no full In the first of our new Road Tech Talk podcsst series, BikeRadar’s Matthew Allen and Warren Rossiter give us the low-down on 1x, or single ring, drivetrains for drop-barred bikes. Where have they come from? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Should you consider them for your bike? All this, and more, is covered.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/roadtechtalkep1-1xontheroad Future trends in mountain biking a79f2272-a0d8-4565-bf40-31d0985e7520 futuretrendsinmountainbiking What are we going to be riding in five year’s time? Tom and Seb discuss where the industry is heading. Cheap bikes, electronics, and rider comfort all come up in discussion. Let us know where you think it’s all going!

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]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2019 06:00:00 GMT 00:40:30 no full 12 What are we going to be riding in five year’s time? Tom and Seb discuss where the industry is heading. Cheap bikes, electronics, and rider comfort all come up in discussion. Let us know where you think it’s all going!

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/futuretrendsinmountainbiking Bike Shorts 02 | Is Shimano making a gearbox? b64099d5-1df2-4119-8b4a-03a570d24263 bikeshorts02-isshimanomakingagearbox Shimano has filed a patent for a bicycle gearbox, potentially signalling a major upheaval in drivetrain tech. BikeRadar’s Matthew and Tom talk through the concept and explore why you might want to ditch your derailleurs.

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]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2019 11:00:00 GMT 00:12:29 no bonus 1 2 Shimano has filed a patent for a bicycle gearbox, potentially signalling a major upheaval in drivetrain tech. BikeRadar’s Matthew and Tom talk through the concept and explore why you might want to ditch your derailleurs.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/bikeshorts02-isshimanomakingagearbox BikeRadar Meets - Jeff Steber, Intense Cycles Founder f8ccada3-31a5-499b-b90a-f1000061d28f bikeradarmeets-jeffsteber-intensecyclesfounder Jeff Steber, the man behind Intesne Cycles, has to be one of the most influential bike designers on the planet. We discuss the current state of the mountain bike market, where it may be heading and much more!

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]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2019 06:00:01 GMT 00:35:42 no bonus 1 1 Jeff Steber, the man behind Intesne Cycles, has to be one of the most influential bike designers on the planet. Over the past 3-and-a-bit decades, Intense Cycles has produced some of the most prolific downhill mountain bikes, piloted by some of the world’s greatest riders, including Shaun Palmer and Aaron Gwin. We discuss the current state of the mountain bike market, and where it may be heading, as well as the history of Intense Cycles, their riders, and how having a rich history of pros on the team has been a positive influence on the design of their bikes.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/bikeradarmeets-jeffsteber-intensecyclesfounder Future trends in road cycling ea263d62-20a9-4857-91a0-434a0076891f futuretrendsinroadcycling We cast an eye in to the future to see what might be coming round the corner in the world of road cycling. Yet more aerodynamics, gravel bikes and e-sports are all on the horizon.

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]]> Mon, 04 Nov 2019 06:00:00 GMT 00:38:04 no full 11 We cast an eye in to the future to see what might be coming round the corner in the world of road cycling. Yet more aerodynamics, gravel bikes and e-sports are all on the horizon.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/futuretrendsinroadcycling Tech Talk - Does weight really matter? e1f97e0a-1124-4e51-85ef-855e9ea5f3cf techtalk-doesweightreallymatter- Look at any review and you’ll see, in a fairly prominent position, the weight of the bike or component – but does weight really matter? BikeRadar’s tech-head Seb has done the maths, and reckons we might be making a mountain out of a molehill…

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]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2019 06:00:55 GMT 00:28:58 no bonus 1 8 Look at any review and you’ll see, in a fairly prominent position, the weight of the bike or component – but does weight really matter? BikeRadar’s tech-head Seb has done the maths, and reckons we might be making a mountain out of a molehill…

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/techtalk-doesweightreallymatter- How MTB racing has influenced bike design 2967d29d-89d4-4bd3-b4a8-27fb86a5c5fc howmtbracinghasinfluencedbikedesign At BikeRadar we’re lucky to have two members of the team, Rob and Luke, who have competed at World Cup level downhill. They, along with our tech-expert Seb, dig deep in to how the world of racing has, or hasn’t, influenced the design of the modern MTB.

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]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2019 05:00:30 GMT 00:32:09 no full 10 The rigours of racing between the tapes demands high performance from both competitors and their bikes, and so the development of bikes, and the components fitted to them, are inextricably linked to racing. At BikeRadar we’re lucky to have two members of the team, Rob Weaver and Luke Marshall, who have competed at World Cup level downhill. They, along with our tech-expert Seb Stott, dig deep in to how the world of racing has, or hasn’t, influenced the design of the modern mountain bike.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/howmtbracinghasinfluencedbikedesign Tech Talk - Why do derailleurs still exist? c504f4cd-85b3-4067-b0bb-8b25680caeba techtalk-whydoderailleursstillexist- Pretty much since the advent of gears on bicycles, the derailleur has been the dominant mechanism for shifting the chain between gears. Why is that? And what could the future hold for gear shifting on mountain bikes – Seb and Tom discuss.

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]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2019 05:00:54 GMT 00:28:22 no bonus 1 7 Pretty much since the advent of gears on bicycles, the derailleur has been the dominant mechanism for shifting the chain between gears. However, being dangled by the rear wheel, exposed to the elements, is a risky place to hang out. Internal gear hubs and mechanisms have long been touted as the future of mountain bike drivetrains, yet have never had the impact they’ve promised. Why is that? And what could the future hold for gear shifting on mountain bikes – Seb and Tom discuss.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/techtalk-whydoderailleursstillexist- Do you really need more than one bike? 48593cc6-5cac-4f75-9652-08013bda0b2c bikeradarmonthly-doyoureallyneedmorethanonebike- The ideal number of bikes to own is N + 1 is a popular saying among cyclists – with N representing the number of bikes you already own.

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]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2019 05:00:00 GMT 00:31:55 no full 7 The ideal number of bikes to own is N + 1 is a popular saying among cyclists – with N representing the number of bikes you already own. But does the new breed of highly versatile, go anywhere road (or gravel) bikes mean that, really, one bike is all you need? Bikeradar’s Tom Marvin, Warren Rossiter and Rob Spedding try to work out if they need to buy more bikes.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/bikeradarmonthly-doyoureallyneedmorethanonebike- Tech Talk - Suspension springs d4fe21b0-acdd-487c-a9db-f535e55a68e4 bikeradartechtalkepisode6suspensionsprings Both your fork and shock rely on their spring to support your weight. This comprises of either a pressurised air spring, or a steel or titanium coil spring.

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]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2019 06:30:00 GMT 00:26:48 no bonus 1 6 Both your fork and shock rely on their spring to support your weight. This comprises of either a pressurised air spring, or a steel or titanium coil spring. While air springs dominate, for good reasons, it’s not a foregone conclusion as to which may work best for you. Technical Editor Tom Marvin and BikeRadar’s tech guru Seb Stott introduce you to both types, their pros and cons and, ultimately, which you should pick.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/bikeradartechtalkepisode6suspensionsprings Purism be damned, this is why we love e-MTBs 90518273-2e8f-415b-9fa1-929df7cb6e71 purismbedamned-thisiswhywelovee-mtbs E-bikes; are they an industry conspiracy designed to sell you yet more bikes, or just another way to enjoy yourself out of doors?Matthew Allen, Tom Marvin and Jack Luke discuss their undying love for the most controversial subject in cycling.

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]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2019 06:30:00 GMT 00:29:57 no full 6 E-bikes; are they an industry conspiracy designed to sell you yet more bikes, or just another way to enjoy yourself out of doors? We’re certainly in the later camp and, in this week’s podcast, Matthew Allen, Tom Marvin and Jack Luke discuss their undying love for the most controversial subject in cycling.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/purismbedamned-thisiswhywelovee-mtbs Tech Talk - Mountain bike wheel size 8d8e0ca2-11ee-4b0d-857e-cbfdd306fd3f techtalk-mountainbikewheelsize Let Seb and Tom talk you through the what/why/how of the mountain bike wheel size drama.

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]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2019 06:30:38 GMT 00:40:40 no bonus 1 5 Debates over wheel size in mountain biking seemingly never end. First there was 26” wheels, then 29er stormed on to the scene – their larger diameter finding fans in the XC world, but older geometries just didn’t work out when travel numbers grew. Then, out of nowhere the 650b wheel arrived and killed off 26” almost instantly.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/techtalk-mountainbikewheelsize Bike Shorts 01 | SRAM’s universal hanger, everlasting bottom brackets and farewell to tubulars 797f255f-9d9f-4593-a8f0-ea1e8878b853 bikeshorts01-sram-suniversalhanger-everlastingbottombracketsandfarewelltotubulars In the aftermath of the Eurobike trade show, BikeRadar’s Jack and Matthew discuss some tech highlights including SRAM’s solution to bent derailleur hanger woes and an exciting new bearing design from SKF.

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]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2019 06:30:00 GMT 00:08:30 no bonus 1 1 In the aftermath of the Eurobike trade show, BikeRadar’s Jack and Matthew discuss some tech highlights including SRAM’s solution to bent derailleur hanger woes and an exciting new bearing design from SKF.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/bikeshorts01-sram-suniversalhanger-everlastingbottombracketsandfarewelltotubulars BikeRadar Monthly 05 | Road Tubeless, the what, why and how. b9433302-113e-41ec-a973-3f85e8b5db7d bikeradarmonthly05-roadtubeless-thewhat-whyandhow- This all follows on from a number of recent tyre releases from the big tyre brands, including Schwalbe, Continental and Specialized. Jack and Matthew have also recently been looking in to, and trying out the new technology, with mixed results.

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]]> Sun, 08 Sep 2019 06:30:00 GMT 00:30:10 no full 5 Mountain bikers have been rolling without tubes for over a decade, with less punctures, more speed and more grip, so why has it taken their skinny tyre’d brethren to ditch the tubes? Tom, Matthew and Jack discuss what’s happening in the world of road tubeless tyres.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/bikeradarmonthly05-roadtubeless-thewhat-whyandhow- Tech Talk - Linkage forks cdd2d2b0-c808-4846-a424-ac4c7a5d90ff techtalkpodcast-linkageforks If you've got a suspension fork on your mountain bike it's most likely to be a telescopic fork, whereby the stanchions slide in and out of your fork's lowers. However, the past year or so has seen a number of linkage forks come on to the...

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]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2019 09:00:31 GMT 00:33:29 no bonus 1 4 If you've got a suspension fork on your mountain bike it's most likely to be a telescopic fork, whereby the stanchions slide in and out of your fork's lowers. However, the past year or so has seen a number of linkage forks come on to the market. Check out the associated article on BikeRadar.com for a full set of show-notes, with links to relevant articles and videos.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/techtalkpodcast-linkageforks BikeRadar Monthly 04 | Is it time to ditch 'The Rules'? ac126a46-98ed-450d-92b1-5875f715155a untitledepisode Next up comes a look at the growing gravel scene. What are gravel bikes? What separates them from cyclocross, endurance road and even mountain bikes? Should you consider getting one yourself?

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]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2019 11:00:47 GMT 00:37:02 yes full 4 'The Rules' are a set of maxims by which the keen road cyclist often feels he or she should live by. It could be argued as a tongue in cheek dig at the MAMIL who wants to emulate their road racing heroes, but there's some method in the madness because many of the rules are actually rather sensible. That said, there are numerous that clearly poke fun at the over-keen amateur cyclist, so we've picked a few of our favourites and delved deeper into their meaning.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/untitledepisode Tech Talk - Mountain Bike Geometry deea227d-0db2-4a6d-adaf-40904cc5a766 techtalk-mountainbikegeometry In this episode, BikeRadar's technical editor Tom Marvin and technical writer Seb Stott cover the somewhat huge topic of mountain bike geometry. While Tom advocates for slightly 'smaller' bikes, Seb is definitely a fan of the super long ...

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]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2019 11:00:12 GMT 00:59:04 no bonus 1 3 In this episode, BikeRadar's technical editor Tom Marvin and technical writer Seb Stott cover the somewhat huge topic of mountain bike geometry. While Tom advocates for slightly 'smaller' bikes, Seb is definitely a fan of the super long and slack. Geometry is key in dictating how a bike rides - long, slack bikes tend to be calm, confident and fast, whereas shorter bikes might be a touch more agile and involving to ride. There's no right or wrong, but that's not to say that Tom and Seb don't have opinions on the subject.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/techtalk-mountainbikegeometry BikeRadar Monthly 03 | Why do bikes all look the same? 4d9cbfb4-084b-4be1-affb-5fe5e4ece7ed bikeradarpodcastep5-whydobikesalllookthesame- We also delve into the cross-pollination of technology from mountain bikes to road, and the ever-changing world of social media – who’re the big hitters who we recommend you follow on Instagram?

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]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2019 11:00:13 GMT 00:48:01 yes full 3 This month Tech Ed Tom is joined by senior writer Jack and tech guru Seb to discuss the finer points of bicycle design – why is that all road bikes these days look the same, and yet all mountain bikes seem to be unique in their aesthetic?

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/bikeradarpodcastep5-whydobikesalllookthesame- Tech Talk - Suspension Damping 6b293b80-0728-46b3-8d94-458b49891fed techtalk-inthisepisode-techeditortomandtechspecialistsebdiscusstheintricaciesofsuspensiondamping- We cover the reasons why suspension damping is so useful, how they work, and touch upon how to best set up the suspension on your mountain bike. Our Tech Talk series covers a range of relatively geeky subjects, all to do with mountain bike tech.

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]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2019 13:00:54 GMT 00:45:58 no bonus 1 2 In this episode, Tech Editor Tom and Tech Specialist Seb discuss the intricacies of suspension damping. Suspension dampers are there to control your fork or shock’s action through its stroke – without them your suspension would effectively be like a pogo stick, so they’re very handy!

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/techtalk-inthisepisode-techeditortomandtechspecialistsebdiscusstheintricaciesofsuspensiondamping- BikeRadar Monthly 02 | SRAM or Shimano, battle of the groupsets + more 4986d020-e1e4-47d2-897e-e94cf6c70362 bikeradarmonthly02-sramorshimano-battleofthegroupsets-more Bikeradar's tech team tackle the ever present debate between the world's biggest groupset manufacturers - should you pick SRAM or Shimano. We also discuss where best to spend your money - should you upgrade yourself or your bike? Finally, we ...

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]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:00:54 GMT 01:03:36 no full 2 Bikeradar's tech team tackle the ever present debate between the world's biggest groupset manufacturers - should you pick SRAM or Shimano. We also discuss where best to spend your money - should you upgrade yourself or your bike? Finally, we give insight into the life of a Bikeradar technical editor - the process of testing bikes and kit. 

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/bikeradarmonthly02-sramorshimano-battleofthegroupsets-more Tech Talks - Fork Offset 0322acd7-2888-41ba-b9fc-a12ae6ce215f techtalks-forkoffset This is the first episode of our bonus podcast series Tech Talks. In this episode our Tech Talk regulars Tom and Seb discuss all things to do with the often misunderstood, seldom discussed fork offset!

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]]> Fri, 31 May 2019 12:00:27 GMT 00:30:22 no bonus 1 1 This is the first episode of our bonus podcast series Tech Talks. In this episode our Tech Talk regulars Tom and Seb discuss all things to do with the often misunderstood, seldom discussed fork offset! Join Tom and Seb every month with a new episode of discussion, debate and opinions on specific biking topics. Article; https://bit.ly/2HN4bfF

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/techtalks-forkoffset BikeRadar Monthly 01 | Super bikes, helmet tech and e-road. f675984f-6427-4117-9126-50541ee327a3 thefirstbikeradarmonthly-superbikes-helmettechande-road- BikeRadar’s tech-ed’s tackle the rise of the hype-priced bikes, the latest generation of super safe helmets and e-road bike motors.

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]]> Fri, 17 May 2019 12:00:33 GMT 00:53:56 no full 1 BikeRadar’s tech-ed’s tackle the rise of the hype-priced bikes, the latest generation of super safe helmets and e-road bike motors.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/thefirstbikeradarmonthly-superbikes-helmettechande-road- MBUK’s Trail Bike of the Year Special 93b26431-1631-4960-909b-9f5d574d713a mbuk-strailbikeoftheyearspecial Twenty trail bikes whittled down to one – which is the best out there and why? BikeRadar and MBUK join forces to find the Trail Bike of the Year 2019.

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]]> Fri, 10 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT 00:46:29 yes bonus 2 Twenty trail bikes whittled down to one – which is the best out there and why? BikeRadar and MBUK join forces to find the Trail Bike of the Year 2019.

 

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]]> https://play.acast.com/s/bikeradarpodcast/mbuk-strailbikeoftheyearspecial Cycling Plus' Bike of the Year Special 6f54a4d2-c43b-4e3d-87cf-97fa3578bdac cyclingplusbikeoftheyearspecial We’ve just completed the largest road bike test around to find out what are the best bikes on the market right now. Here we take a detailed look at the front-runners, eventual winner and discuss what this means for the industry as a whole.

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]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2019 12:00:03 GMT 00:53:00 no bonus 1 We’ve just completed the largest road bike test around to find out what are the best bikes on the market right now. Here we take a detailed look at the front-runners, eventual winner and discuss what this means for the industry as a whole.

 

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