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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SPOTTED at Unbound – the tech we didn’t expect to see

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Unbound, arguably the most important gravel race in the world, took place last weekend, and our eyes on the ground spotted a host of interesting tech strapped to bikes and bodies.   Jack Luke and Liam...

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Ahead of Unbound 2024, Tom Marvin grills Jack Luke on gravel racing and busts a few myths along the way. No you don’t need to be a pro, no you don’t need to be able to ride silly-long distances and no...

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How to make the most of your mountain biking this summer

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As summer approaches, it's the perfect time to take full advantage of your time on the trails.   In this episode, tech writer Luke Marshall is joined by fellow riders Tom Law and Nick Clark to explore...

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Shimano launches 12-speed GRX Di2 – what’s new and what’s missing?

Shimano launches 12-speed GRX Di2 – what’s new and what’s missing?

Yesterday, Shimano announced GRX Di2 RX825 – its long-awaited 12-speed electronic gravel bike groupset.   In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Jack Luke grills Simon von Bromley to find out what’...

24 Mai 202436min

The essential electronics you NEED to take on your next cycling tour

The essential electronics you NEED to take on your next cycling tour

Electronics and bikepacking don’t always go hand in hand. The romanticism of disappearing on your bike for days on end often comes as part of a digital detox, disconnecting from tech in order to mindf...

20 Mai 202437min

New SRAM Red AXS | Everything you need to know about ‘the world’s lightest electronic groupset’

New SRAM Red AXS | Everything you need to know about ‘the world’s lightest electronic groupset’

SRAM's new Red AXS groupset is claimed to be the world's lightest electronic disc brake road bike groupset, saving 154g versus the previous generation.  Priced from around £4,090 / $4,090 / €4,135, t...

17 Mai 202438min

5 mountain bike upgrades you don't need… and 5 you do

5 mountain bike upgrades you don't need… and 5 you do

Upgrading parts on your bike is something many riders love to do. Whether it’s for a performance benefit or just a splash of personalisation and colour, it can be a fun, if expensive pastime. But whi...

13 Mai 202438min

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