Road Bike of the Year 2025 – The winners are…!

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

24 Loka 202248min

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

21 Loka 202247min

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

17 Loka 202246min

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

14 Loka 202235min

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

10 Loka 202251min

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

7 Loka 202244min

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

3 Loka 20221h 27min

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

30 Syys 202251min