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Liam Cahill and Felix Smith sit down with Lael Wilcox to discuss the tech behind a record-breaking around the world bike ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Syys 202445min

In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon von Bromley and Liam Cahill sit down to discuss Lael Wilcox’s incredible Around The World record and Lachlan Morton’s ongoing lap of Australia Fastest Known Time attempt.   The duo pore over incredible stats from each ride and discuss the bike setups each rider used.   Rounding out the episode, they chat about why ultra-distance cycling has had such a resurgence in recent years. Could it have something to do with the increasing popularity of gravel and all-road bikes? Tune in to find out. Lael Wilcox shatters Around The World record aboard Specialized Roubaix SL8 New Cannondale road bike spotted under Lachlan Morton on his 14,200km lap of Australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Syys 202440min

Campagnolo has announced Super Record S Wireless – a new “Special Edition” version of its flagship road bike groupset, Super Record Wireless.   The new groupset offers a wider range of gearing choices at “a very competitive price” of $4,299 / €3,990, thanks to its “more moderate use of extreme materials”.   In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Simon von Bromley sits down with Liam Cahill to discuss the launch and what it might mean for the historic Italian brand’s future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Syys 202423min

Our MTB tech experts Alex, Tom and Luke discuss all-things mountain bike suspension design. From the history of the first true full-sus bike to the latest, most technically advanced designs, suspension has come a long way. The team explain the four most common designs – the single-pivot, the Horst-link, the twin-link, and the six-bar – and give you their thoughts on how they ride, and each design’s benefits.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Syys 202442min

BikeRadar’s road tech writers are in the enviable position of getting to ride countless bikes every year, but it’s one thing to test a bike and another to drop cold, hard cash on one.   In this episode, Simon von Bromley sits down with Liam Cahill, Ashley Quinlan and Warren Rossiter to discuss the road bikes they’d be willing to spend their own money on.   As well as picking bikes they could realistically afford, each of the group also gets a ‘money’s-no-object’ option, just in case this week’s lottery numbers come good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Syys 202450min

Many roadies are obsessed with buying upgrades for their bikes. If it’s carbon, light, aero or ceramic (or perhaps even all four simultaneously), we want it and may be prepared to part with large bundles of cash to get our grubby hands on it.   But which ones are all style and no substance?   In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon von Bromley sits down with Liam Cahill to discuss the road bike upgrades you should steer clear of and why. Go faster with this new cycling tech (BodyRocket) The best value aero upgrades Does cycling shoe stiffness actually matter? How to make your own energy drinks Bike Fit 101 | Why should you get a bike fit? 5 mountain bike upgrades you don’t need… and 5 you do   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Elo 202443min

We’re back with another Tech Q&A – our listeners have been sending their technical conundrums to podcast@bikeradar.com and we have some answers! In this episode, we look at how to pick the best dropper-post length, whether there’s a way of adding UDH to existing frames, and why pedal threads are the way they are.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Elo 202435min

Cargo bikes could be the N+1 to your current vehicle, if you have space in your home or garage for one. Over the past few months, senior technical editor Warren Rossiter has been taking trips to the tip, doing his weekly shop, carrying camera equipment and taking his dog for walks, all while testing a selection of electric cargo bikes. In this episode, Warren and Tom discuss the cargo bike scene, their pros and cons, the models Warren tested, and more home-brew options, including trailers and DIY conversions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Elo 202444min