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

Everyone has an opinion on everything, and when it comes to mountain biking there’s plenty to have an opinion on. Some aspects of our riding culture can be pretty divisive, while others must come down...

29 Jun 202051min

Road cyclists and mountain bikers occupy very different worlds – from skids and jumps to Strava KOMs and Wattage data. But there’s plenty of common ground between us all (and we’re not even mentioning...

25 Jun 202033min

John Cordoba is the project manager for road and gravel at Specialized. He’s the guy that sets the vision for their latest bikes, outlines the design and engineering goals and then works with the R&D ...

22 Jun 202032min

While it’s tempting to look at those super-spendy upgrades for your bike, it’s not always necessary to spend the big bucks. Matthew and Simon talk through their top tips for making your road bike that...

19 Jun 202036min

Bike launch season should be well under way, with brands showcasing their latest models to a select group of cycling media. While they may look like a bit of a jolly for the lucky few, there’s serious...

15 Jun 202037min

Everybody wants to go faster, but not everybody wants to drop a ton of cash doing it. So, what are the tricks of the trade that don’t cost the earth – or, anything at all? Our Simon is dedicated to go...

12 Jun 202032min

With prices ranging from a couple of hundred quid all the way to 5-figure sums, road bike prices are as diverse as the bikes themselves. But, how much should you really look to spend? Where do the cos...

8 Jun 202039min

We’re back again with a selection of listeners tech questions, with our senior technical editors Warren and Rob providing the answers. This week we’re covering off beginner essentials, power cranks, c...

5 Jun 202042min