The best of BikeRadar 2021

XC is having a vintage year in 2020, with a raft of new bikes being released. While the Olympics might not be happening, bike development hasn't stopped.  We're also seeing the massive growth in 'downcountry' bikes - slacker short-travel trail bikes with plenty of XC DNA woven into their carbon frames.  We've tested numerous here at BikeRadar, so Tom and Alex sit down and chat all things fast and flat-out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31 Juli 202035min

We catch up with the voice of ITV’s Tour de France coverage as he waits anxiously for the 2020 race to get underway and tells us how much he’s missed professional cycling and reveals the secrets of Gary Imlach’s shirts… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Juli 202056min

Jack, Simon and Matthew look back through the hottest news stories from the past couple of weeks on BikeRadar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Juli 202020min

At BikeRadar we see a huge number of new bikes products come through the door. Individually they're interesting enough, but once you've seen a number over the course of a few months, trends become clear.  Tom Marvin, Robin Weaver and Warren Rossiter look back through a few recent product releases to see what trends are hot right now in cycling.  As the year goes on, we'll be back with more Tech Review podcasts.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Juli 202035min

With drive going to both front and rear wheels, we thought Christini's new ebike was worth talking about.  We also delved in to the new Trek Domane AL, Rapha's inclusive Women's 100 campaign, and the oh-so-sexy Continental GP5000 Tan Wall tyres. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Juli 202020min

Hookless rims are fairly new in road cycling, but what are they, and where have they come from? They’ve also proved fairly controversial, as without a fully recognised standard measurement for hookless, and in the wider sense, road tubeless, many rim and tyre manufacturers are stating only limited compatibility between brands. Simon, Matthew and Jack delve in to the subject in our latest podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Juli 202028min

Our trilogy of road cyclists, Jack, Matthew and Simon, wade in to some of the biggest debates in road cycling. You can probably guess what they are, but what do our line-up of commentators think? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Juli 202029min

Warren and Rob are back answering our listeners tech-based questions.  From MTB shoes and suspension care to road bike fit and 1x gearing options, there’s plenty of variety in this month’s podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Juli 202054min