Gravel bike setup tips: gearing, wheel size, dropper posts, suspension and more

In this episode, BikeRadar's technical editor Tom Marvin and technical writer Seb Stott cover the somewhat huge topic of mountain bike geometry. While Tom advocates for slightly 'smaller' bikes, Seb is definitely a fan of the super long and slack. Geometry is key in dictating how a bike rides - long, slack bikes tend to be calm, confident and fast, whereas shorter bikes might be a touch more agile and involving to ride. There's no right or wrong, but that's not to say that Tom and Seb don't have opinions on the subject. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Juli 20191h 1min

This month Tech Ed Tom is joined by senior writer Jack and tech guru Seb to discuss the finer points of bicycle design – why is that all road bikes these days look the same, and yet all mountain bikes seem to be unique in their aesthetic? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Juli 201950min

In this episode, Tech Editor Tom and Tech Specialist Seb discuss the intricacies of suspension damping. Suspension dampers are there to control your fork or shock’s action through its stroke – without them your suspension would effectively be like a pogo stick, so they’re very handy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Juni 201948min

Bikeradar's tech team tackle the ever present debate between the world's biggest groupset manufacturers - should you pick SRAM or Shimano. We also discuss where best to spend your money - should you upgrade yourself or your bike? Finally, we give insight into the life of a Bikeradar technical editor - the process of testing bikes and kit.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Juni 20191h 6min

This is the first episode of our bonus podcast series Tech Talks. In this episode our Tech Talk regulars Tom and Seb discuss all things to do with the often misunderstood, seldom discussed fork offset! Join Tom and Seb every month with a new episode of discussion, debate and opinions on specific biking topics. Article; https://bit.ly/2HN4bfF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31 Maj 201933min

BikeRadar’s tech-ed’s tackle the rise of the hype-priced bikes, the latest generation of super safe helmets and e-road bike motors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Maj 201956min

Twenty trail bikes whittled down to one – which is the best out there and why? BikeRadar and MBUK join forces to find the Trail Bike of the Year 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Maj 201949min

We’ve just completed the largest road bike test around to find out what are the best bikes on the market right now. Here we take a detailed look at the front-runners, eventual winner and discuss what this means for the industry as a whole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Apr 201955min