Should mountain bike tyres be even wider? Why bigger might not always be better

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, Alex and Rob revisit the tyre-width debate, talk through their experiences testing and riding bikes equipped with wider rubber, and discuss the pros and cons. Have we hit the sweet spot already or is there still room for improvement? Tune in to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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4 tips to make indoor training more realistic, from BikeRadar’s expert tester

4 tips to make indoor training more realistic, from BikeRadar’s expert tester

With autumn arriving and winter on the horizon, our thoughts are turning to indoor training. In the first episode of a four-part series supported by Rouvy, George Scott quizzes BikeRadar’s indoor tra...

12 Okt 202542min

Bike theft decriminalised? Plus NEW Shimano groupset, UCI helmet rules and more…

Bike theft decriminalised? Plus NEW Shimano groupset, UCI helmet rules and more…

On this week’s episode of the BikeRadar news podcast, Jack Luke is again joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss the biggest tech stories in cycling this week. First up, Jack and Simon discuss the UCI...

10 Okt 202534min

Specialized Aethos 2, next-gen Shimano pedals leaked, UCI cost caps and more…

Specialized Aethos 2, next-gen Shimano pedals leaked, UCI cost caps and more…

In this week’s BikeRadar news podcast, Jack Luke is once again joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss the latest hot stories in bike tech.   We kick things off with a Shimano leak that suggests the ...

2 Okt 202536min

Giant bikes held at US border over forced labour allegations, SRAM vs UCI beef explained, Sea Otter Europe Recap and more…

Giant bikes held at US border over forced labour allegations, SRAM vs UCI beef explained, Sea Otter Europe Recap and more…

On this week’s episode of the BikeRadar news podcast, Jack Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss the biggest tech stories in cycling this week. Leading with the news that Giant bikes are bei...

26 Sep 202544min

Vitus is BACK! Plus Bradley Wiggins’ £515 Olympic track bike, and more

Vitus is BACK! Plus Bradley Wiggins’ £515 Olympic track bike, and more

Jack Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley are back for another episode of the BikeRadar News Podcast.  This time, the pair discuss Vitus’ return from the dead, the revival of the tri-spoke, a wild bar...

18 Sep 202532min

Garmin’s frighteningly expensive power meter pedals, the new Specialized Diverge and more

Garmin’s frighteningly expensive power meter pedals, the new Specialized Diverge and more

Jack Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley and Ollie Smith to break down the biggest tech stories in cycling this week. The team dive into Garmin’s new Rally power meter pedals and Edge computers, with...

12 Sep 202537min

Tech Q&A: How to make your gears easier, set up cleats like a pro, and more

Tech Q&A: How to make your gears easier, set up cleats like a pro, and more

In this month’s BikeRadar Tech Q&A, we tackle another batch of your tech questions. We cover everything from keeping your drivetrain spotless without contaminating your disc rotors, to whether tubeles...

7 Sep 202544min

The trends defining road and gravel tech in 2025

The trends defining road and gravel tech in 2025

Join BikeRadar’s digital editor Jack Luke and road tech gurus Warren Rossiter and Ashley Quinlan as they discuss the key takeaways and trends from this year’s Road Bike of the Year awards.Find out why...

5 Sep 202541min

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