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

The mountain bike world is full of technological wonders – from hydraulic brakes to highly sophisticated suspension dampers, space-age materials to good old steel. There are plenty more out there that either never quite saw the light of day, or did, but quickly disappeared into obscurity, and it’s these that Tech Eds Tom and Seb discuss here. If you can think of more, why not let us know in the comments? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Nov 202047min

Matthew, Jack and Simon consider the options for winter riding, discussing different approaches to choosing a winter bike, and which components matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Nov 202036min

In this episode, Jack and Simon sit down to discuss the latest hot tech news from BikeRadar.com. There’s Canyon’s new Aeroad and its wild adjustable handlebars, Specialized’s ultra-lightweight Aethos and new Stuntjumper, plus Hunt’s new aero-gravel wheelset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Okt 202026min

In this latest Bikeradar meets we catch up with road racing legend Alberto Contador to quiz him on his new venture Aurum bikes and their debut bike the Magma. Aurum is a partnership with fellow grand tour winner & legend Ivan Basso designing bikes they tell us are ‘born from experience’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Okt 202033min

Spurred on by Tom having a number of test bikes that he reckons is the perfect mix, he and Seb discuss the bikes they would love to own, and why.  From the one bike to do it all, to what their dream garage would look like, you might be surprised as to what would make it in there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Okt 202046min

Matthew and Simon talk through some of bike makers’ more irritating habits, from fitting lacklustre tyres to giving bikes silly names. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Okt 202037min

Jack and Matthew look back over the biggest news stories from BikeRadar over the last few weeks, including the surprise announcement that Rose is pulling out of the UK market – and it’s not for the reason you might think. The pair also talk through Basso’s mad suspension-equipped Tera gravel bike and give early impressions on their latest review bikes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Sep 202027min

Jack Luke and Matthew Loveridge discuss Campagnolo's all-new 13-speed gravel-specific mechanical groupset called Ekar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Sep 202015min