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 being held at the US border due to allegations of forced labour and “undercutting American businesses”, Jack and Simon discuss the biggest tech tidbits from the Sea Otter Europe trade show and explain why SRAM has taken legal action against the UCI. Wrapping things up, Jack and Simon discuss last week’s top news story – as voted by your clicks – and Jack explains why, in his opinion, loud freehubs are an abomination. Trump administration bars Giant Bicycles imports to the US, citing forced labour allegations Why is SRAM taking legal action against the UCI? This tiny brand could challenge SRAM's UDH dominance with new direct-mount derailleur One of road cycling's most iconic shoes has finally been updated Dangerholm's mind-bending gravel bike weighs only 7.19kg – but its components are even more interes… I’ve just found Pogačar’s 2018 race bike – it's mismatched, beat up, and cooler than an… Why don't bike manufacturers adopt a universal system for aligning the stem in the correct position? Loud freehubs are a crime against good manners – and there’s a better way Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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...

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In this edition of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon von Bromley discusses the challenges of buying bib shorts in 2025 with Ashley Quinlan.  Ashley is dissatisfied with the dominant window-shopping method...

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Host Jack Luke sits down with tech experts Ashley Quinlan and Warren Rossiter to reveal our 2025 Road Bike of the Year winners.Along the way, discover how Bike of the Year has changed for 2025, the bi...

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Hardtail vs Softail vs full-suspension – what’s best for XC racing in 2025?

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Jack Luke is joined by Tom Marvin to discuss his latest test, which pitched a traditional Cannondale Scalpel hardtail versus a softail Specialized Epic World Cup and a mid-travel Lauf Elja. The pai...

24 Aug 202525min

These cycling rules need to change NOW

These cycling rules need to change NOW

From sock height to handlebar width, the UCI keeps finding new ways to police equipment – and annoy pro riders and teams. With the 78-page 'Clarification Guide Of The UCI Technical Regulation' in hand...

22 Aug 20251h 4min

Why coaching is better than any upgrade you can buy for your bike

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After spending one morning with a professional mountain bike coach, Rob thinks it’s the best thing you can do to improve your riding. In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Tom and Rob discuss ...

17 Aug 202547min

The new ultra-fat tyre Fara GR4 gravel bike and Pidcock’s safety warning to the UCI

The new ultra-fat tyre Fara GR4 gravel bike and Pidcock’s safety warning to the UCI

Jack Luke is joined by BikeRadar’s new road and gravel presenter, Ollie Smith, to talk through the latest and biggest stories in the world of cycling.   The pair dig into the launch of the Fara GR4,...

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