Shimano launches XTR M9200 Di2, its first wireless electronic MTB drivetrain
Senior tech ed Alex and video presenter Tom chat all things XTR Di2, from the brand’s removal of wires and internal batteries through to shifter ergonomics and shift performance. Tune in if you want a...
4 Kesä 202543min
A drop bar MTB for Unbound?! Why Chris Mehlman’s wild Pivot LES SL could be the future of gravel tech
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, digital editor Jack Luke takes a super nerdy deep dive into Chris Mehlman's drop bar Pivot Les, which he’ll race at Unbound XL 2025. We explore the speci...
29 Touko 202550min
Should mountain bike tyres be even wider? Why bigger might not always be better
Mountain bike tyre widths seemed to have plateaued, but could making them wider offer more traction and cushioning, or even make you faster? Some people certainly think so. In this episode, Tom, A...
25 Touko 202530min
Pirelli’s monster 55mm road tyres explained, plus a new Cervélo S5 and our rant of the week
This week on the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley unpack the chubby new direction for road bike tyres. Are 50mm tyres the future or a passing fad? The pair also cover: · ...
23 Touko 202537min
Your questions answered! Supporting British brands, 29 vs 27.5in wheels, battery recycling and more
The Tech Q&A is back, with Jack Luke and Simon Von Bromley fielding your questions. This time around, the pair cover: 26in, 27.5in or 29in? Which wheel size suits trail riding? Best British b...
18 Touko 202543min
Thumb shifters and 13-speed: everything we know about Campagnolo’s new groupset (and why it matters)
A new 13-speed Campagnolo Super Record groupset has been spotted at the 2025 Giro d’Italia, and it’s more than just an extra cog. From a redesigned rear derailleur and potential 1x compatibility to th...
15 Touko 202526min
Lachlan Morton bike check: the gravel superstar talks us through his 2025 race rig
Lachlan Morton, the winner of the 2024 Unbound 200, is a gravel and adventure riding superstar. BikeRadar’s Liam Cahill caught up with Lachlan at last week’s Traka, Europe’s biggest gravel race, t...
8 Touko 202514min
Endurance bikes are better than ever – and Cannondale’s new Synapse could be the blueprint
Cannondale has launched a new Synapse endurance bike, with 42mm tyre clearance, an aero-influenced frame, down tube storage and a reimagined SmartSense system that’s, well, much smarter than before. ...
6 Touko 202550min
