What is suspension tuning and who is it for?

In episode two of BikeRadar meets, hill climb aficionado, friend of BikeRadar, author of A Corinthian Endeavour and I Like Alf, and all-round nice guy, Paul Jones, sits down with Jack Luke and Joe Norledge to talk through his previous work and his own cycling endeavours. The trio also talk through Paul’s upcoming book on the Land’s End to John o’ Groats record, as well as some of the characters who have made the story of this remarkable record one that is worth telling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Dec 201946min

While everything in fashion is circular, so, it appears is bicycle tech. While new technology is often hailed as ground breaking or never before seen in cycling, you might be surprised as to what’s been around in the past. Our Dep Ed Jack and tech-specialist Simon delve into the annals of cycling history to pick out the tech that was well ahead of its time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Dec 201926min

In the first of our new Road Tech Talk podcsst series, BikeRadar’s Matthew Allen and Warren Rossiter give us the low-down on 1x, or single ring, drivetrains for drop-barred bikes. Where have they come from? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Should you consider them for your bike? All this, and more, is covered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Nov 201930min

What are we going to be riding in five year’s time? Tom and Seb discuss where the industry is heading. Cheap bikes, electronics, and rider comfort all come up in discussion. Let us know where you think it’s all going! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Nov 201943min

Shimano has filed a patent for a bicycle gearbox, potentially signalling a major upheaval in drivetrain tech. BikeRadar’s Matthew and Tom talk through the concept and explore why you might want to ditch your derailleurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Nov 201915min

Jeff Steber, the man behind Intesne Cycles, has to be one of the most influential bike designers on the planet. Over the past 3-and-a-bit decades, Intense Cycles has produced some of the most prolific downhill mountain bikes, piloted by some of the world’s greatest riders, including Shaun Palmer and Aaron Gwin. We discuss the current state of the mountain bike market, and where it may be heading, as well as the history of Intense Cycles, their riders, and how having a rich history of pros on the team has been a positive influence on the design of their bikes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Nov 201938min

We cast an eye in to the future to see what might be coming round the corner in the world of road cycling. Yet more aerodynamics, gravel bikes and e-sports are all on the horizon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Nov 201940min

Look at any review and you’ll see, in a fairly prominent position, the weight of the bike or component – but does weight really matter? BikeRadar’s tech-head Seb has done the maths, and reckons we might be making a mountain out of a molehill… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Okt 201931min