NEW tech spotted at the Tour de France: what we've seen at the Grand Départ

‘The rules’ is an oft-cited unofficial code of conduct for cyclists that, among other things, dictates which cycling accessories are deemed acceptable.    In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley encourage you to throw off the oppressive shackles of fashion and embrace a cycling life that is more practical (and, possibly, even faster) with these 8 criminally uncool cycling accessories.    From the humble and misunderstood kickstand to the much-misaligned saddle bag, the pair throw caution to the wind and reveal their true inner dorky selves. The campaign to #freetheminipump starts here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Juli 202240min

Fresh from a few days touring team hotels in Copenhagen, Denmark, Simon von Bromley and George Scott sit down to discuss the key tech trends from the 2022 Tour de France. After trying to explain why bikes at the top of the sport are so heavy these days (and why that might not be such a problem anyway), Simon and George talk about some of clever new wind cheating tricks they spotted during the opening time trial, and why many teams aren’t yet using the latest and greatest kit in every circumstance.   For more Tour de France coverage, head to www.bikeradar.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Juli 202253min

BikeRadar’s editor-in-chief, George Scott, grabs ten minutes with Israel-PremierTech’s performance coach and aerodynamics specialist, Dr. Ciarán O’Grady, ahead of stage one of the Tour de France in Copenhagen. O’Grady provides a fascinating insight into the team’s tech choices for the 2022 Tour, including tubeless tyres, big chainrings, foam inserts, handlebar width and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Juli 202214min

Ahead of the year’s biggest bike race, Simon, Jack and Ashley gaze into the crystal ball and ponder what new bikes we might see at this year’s Tour de France. There are a few which have just been announced, as well as some we’ve already spotted in the wild, but have yet to be officially launched. Bikes such as the new Trek Madone SLR, Scott Foil RC and Pinarello Bolide F (and more) are all dissected, plus how these new bikes might affect the racing. For more on bike tech from the 2022 Tour de France, head to www.BikeRadar.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Juli 202244min

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

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

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

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