Why TRP Vistar is the best Classified integration yet – plus why alloy bottle cage bolts suck
In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, digital editor Jack Luke grills Simon von Bromley on his experience with Vistar – an all-new drivetrain that neatly integrates Classified’s two-speed hub into...
12 Jun 202532min
Campagnolo strikes back with Super Record 13 – and Shimano gets weird with Q’Auto
This week on the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley get stuck into Campagnolo Super Record 13 – the world’s first 2x 13-speed wireless road groupset. Lighter than the competition, ...
5 Jun 202538min
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 Jun 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 Mai 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 Mai 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 Mai 202537min
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 Mai 202526min
