Shimano 105 Di2 is here! | Top 5 things you need to know
Shimano 105 Di2 R7150, the brand’s long-awaited third-tier electronic groupset, has finally arrived. The £1,730 / $1,890 / €1,869 groupset brings more affordable electronic shifting to the Shimano road groupset line-up than ever before. Like Ultegra R8100 and Dura-Ace R9200, Shimano’s 105 Di2 road bike groupset is semi-wireless and 12-speed. However, unlike those two groupsets, 105 Di2 is only available with disc brakes. In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke and Simon Bromley take a deep dive into the top five things you need to know about the new groupset. - https://www.bikeradar.com/news/shimano-105-di2-r7150/ - https://www.bikeradar.com/news/shimano-105-di2-bikes/ - https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/future-of-mechanical-groupsets/ - https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/shimano-105-r7150-di2-vs-sram-rival-etap-axs/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29 Juni 202235min
CeramicSpeed’s $739 aero pulleys, a new Pinarello, meme accounts and more
BikeRadar’s deputy editor Jack Luke sits down with senior technical writer Simon von Bromley to discuss this week’s hottest news from BikeRadar. The pair discuss CeramicSpeed’s divisive aerodynamic oversized pulley wheel system, their favourite cycling meme accounts, Bafang’s automatic shifting three-speed internal gear hub, Pinarello’s new ‘leaked’ Bolide time trial bike and more. https://www.bikeradar.com/news/ceramicspeed-ospw-aero/ https://www.bikeradar.com/news/bafang-3-speed-automatic-hub-gear-system/ https://www.bikeradar.com/news/new-pinarello-bolide-time-trial-bike-spotted/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 Juni 202235min
Tech Q&A | Carbon frame protection, backpack conundrums, handlebar dimensions explained
Jack discusses carbon frame protection, and whether he would choose the Merida Scultura or Scultura Endurance road bikes, while Rob shines light on how to clean up stuck-on tubeless sealant, and whether you should ride with a backpack or try to store your essentials on your bike. Finally, we discuss handlebar dimensions and buckled wheels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 Juni 20221h 4min
Everything you need to know about mountain bike race formats
Jack, Alex and Rob sit down to discuss the various (and arguably, most common) mountain bike race formats, what they entail, why they’re great and what type of bike and gear you’ll need should you ever wish to compete in one. The guys cover off cross-country, downhill, enduro and four cross, talking through how the races work and how they differ and, with some of their own experiences thrown into the mix, what you might expect if you do decide to get between the tapes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20 Juni 202253min
BikeRadar Meets | Garmin’s Andy Silver on the new Edge 1040 and the future of bike computers
BikeRadar digital writer Jack Evans speaks to Garmin’s global product manager Andy Silver at the launch of the Edge 1040 Solar. Besides the new head unit’s technology, Jack and Andy discuss Garmin’s response to competitors and where bike computers will take us next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17 Juni 202224min
Why you don’t need Dura-Ace
Simon von Bromley, Warren Rossiter and Jack Luke discuss Warren’s recently published review of the latest Ultegra R8170 Di2 groupset. Performance is said to be “indiscernible from its pro-level sibling”, so is there any reason to spend the extra money on Dura-Ace? Is the best high-end road groupset available right now, and, if so, what (if anything) do other manufacturers need to do to catch up? These questions answered, and more, in this edition of the BikeRadar podcast. If you’d like to read Warren’s review of Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2, you can do so on www.bikeradar.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
13 Juni 202245min
Everything you need to know about endurance road bikes
Description: Endurance road bikes are designed to help you cover long distances in comfort. But the latest endurance bikes are more versatile than ever, with a turn of speed that can rival race bikes and enough adaptability for light gravel riding or bikepacking. BikeRadar’s George Scott is joined by Warren Rossiter and Jack Luke to dissect the evolution of the endurance bike, and help you pick the best endurance bike for your needs. Head to BikeRadar for our full buyer’s guide to the best endurance road bikes: https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-endurance-road-bikes/ Check out our Bike of the Year 2022 reviews: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/bike-of-the-year/ Watch Jack’s coast-to-coast ride on the Specialized Diverge: https://youtu.be/V9WTkYmXePw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10 Juni 202251min
Are press-fit bottom brackets better than threaded?
BikeRadar’s senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley holds the somewhat controversial view that press-fit bottom brackets are, in fact, superior to traditional threaded bottom brackets. In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon puts his case forward to Jack Luke, explaining what a bottom bracket is, a brief history of press-fit standards and the state of play today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 Juni 202240min
