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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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Joulu 201914min

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Joulu 201927min

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Joulu 201937min

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Joulu 20196min

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Joulu 201946min

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Joulu 201926min

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Marras 201930min

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Marras 201943min