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 Japanese brand may be working on a set of power meter pedals for its next generation road groupsets. Next, we move on to the new Specialized Aethos 2, which has been updated to include full integrated cable routing, wider tyre clearance and a less aggressive geometry. It’s also as light and expensive as ever, of course. We also discuss Tadej Pogačar’s tricked-out Colnago Y1Rs from the Rwanda world championships, and speculate why the Slovenian rider switched to Continental’s new Archetype tyres for this race. Finally, instead of ending with a ‘rant of the week’, Simon and Jack give a rare shoutout to the UCI for its recently announced cost cap for track cycling bikes and equipment, which will be introduced ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics Games in 2028. I've spotted an unreleased Shimano pedal system – and it looks like the product we've been waiting … The Aethos 2 is the lightest production bike Specialized has ever made at 5.98kg UCI announces price caps for 2028 Olympic track bikes and equipment Tadej Pogačar's tricked-out Colnago Y1Rs for the Rwanda World Championships – new tyres, custom whe… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Were the UCI Gravel World Championships gravelly enough? 2024 tech trends unpacked

The UCI Gravel World Championships are into their third year, and were held in Flanders, Belgium this time out. Liam and Simon discuss how the tech choices of the main contenders show the race is slow...

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Mountain biking in Wales faces an uncertain future, thanks to cost savings at NRW – National Resources Wales.  With NRW’s budgets flatlining in the face of inflationary pressures, the government agenc...

6 Okt 202441min

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Tech Q&A – winter kit, chopped-down bars, comfy endurance bikes and Specialized’s fancy GENIE shock

We’re back with another Tech Q&A, this time tackling a pair of road and a pair of mountain bike questions. We look at how to gear up for a winter of road cycling to ensure we stay warm and dry, as wel...

29 Sep 202435min

SIX things we’d change in mountain biking if money were no object

SIX things we’d change in mountain biking if money were no object

In today’s episode, Luke and Rob delve into the depths of their imaginations and ponder what they’d change in the sport of mountain biking if money were no object. The guys cover everything from grass...

22 Sep 202433min

29,000km and no mechanicals – Lael Wilcox’s epic adventure

29,000km and no mechanicals – Lael Wilcox’s epic adventure

Liam Cahill and Felix Smith sit down with Lael Wilcox to discuss the tech behind a record-breaking around the world bike ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Sep 202445min

Lael Wilcox breaks Around The World record and Lachlan Morton’s Down Under FKT

Lael Wilcox breaks Around The World record and Lachlan Morton’s Down Under FKT

In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon von Bromley and Liam Cahill sit down to discuss Lael Wilcox’s incredible Around The World record and Lachlan Morton’s ongoing lap of Australia Fastest K...

15 Sep 202440min

Campagnolo has announced Super Record S Wireless – a new “Special Edition” version of its flagship road bike groupset, Super Record Wireless.

Campagnolo has announced Super Record S Wireless – a new “Special Edition” version of its flagship road bike groupset, Super Record Wireless.

Campagnolo has announced Super Record S Wireless – a new “Special Edition” version of its flagship road bike groupset, Super Record Wireless.   The new groupset offers a wider range of gearing choices...

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