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After teasing it for weeks, Canyon has announced the new Aeroad CFR.   Said to be both lighter and more aerodynamic than the third-generation version, the 2025 Canyon Aeroad is boldly claimed to be “the fastest bike in the pro peloton”.   In this podcast, Jack Luke catches up with Simon von Bromley, who spent a few days in Calpe, Sapin, gathering intel and first impressions of the bike ahead of the announcement.   We also hear from Lukas Birr, a design engineer at Canyon, and a key mind behind the new Aeroad.   Birr tells us why the new Aeroad looks so similar to the old one and what changes Mathieu van der Poel specifically requested.   https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2025-canyon-aeroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Juli 202455min

Ever wanted to know what it’s like to ride a pro-spec bike? Listen up! Senior technical editor Ashley Quinlan has recently had the pleasure of running the rule over some of the best race bikes you’ll find in the pro peloton today, just in time for the Tour de France. Host Tom Marvin dusts off his roadie cap to ask Ash about the bikes, which one ranks best (and why), chat about why the winning machine might not be the best for you and cover his three key takeaways from the test. Remember, we’d love to hear your opinions about anything discussed in this episode – drop us an email at podcast@bikeradar.com with any questions or comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Juli 202437min

In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Ashley Quinlan catches up with Simon von Bromley to discuss the hottest tech trends from the 2024 Tour de France.   As always, there’s plenty to cover, including 1x drivetrains on the Galibier, Pogačar’s chunky tyres, Cavendish’s fully optimised bike setup, new aero bikes, waxed chains, aero tyres and more.   They also reflect on the events of stage 9 – the ‘gravel stage’ – and whether we might see more gravel in future Tours.   https://www.bikeradar.com/features/pro-bike/tadej-pogacar-colnago-v4rs-versus-jonas-vingegaard-cervelo-r5-2024-tour-de-france https://www.bikeradar.com/features/pro-bike/2024-tour-de-france-mark-cavendish-wilier-filante-slr  https://www.bikeradar.com/news/alexander-kristof-dare-velocity-ace https://www.bikeradar.com/news/cyclowax-prototype-automatic-chain-waxing-machine  https://www.bikeradar.com/news/tour-de-france-continental-aero-tyre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Juli 20241h 2min

It's time for another Tech Q&A, this time with Rob Weaver and Oscar Huckle answering your mechanical queries.  In this episode we discuss how to check your carbon components are up to scratch, Fox's damper upgrades, cross compatibility with Campagnolo gears and more.  If you've got your own tech conundrum, email us at podcast@BikeRadar.com and we'll try and squeeze you into our next Tech Q&A episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Juli 202434min

The 15th version of Specialized’s Stumpjumper full-suspension trail bike has been launched, and Rob Weaver has ridden it! Not one to miss out on an opportunity to integrate some interesting tech, Specialized has collaborated with Fox to develop a unique shock to finely tune the suspension’s performance. In this episode, Rob talks us through the new bike, and interviews Specialized’s Stumpjumper product manager Steve Saletnik to get the full low-down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Juli 202423min

It’s Tour time! BikeRadar’s George Scott and Simon von Bromley bring you this special episode from Florence, where they’ve been spotting new bikes ahead of the 2024 Tour. George and Simon talk through the new Pinarello Dogma F, an unreleased Van Rysel aero bike, the brand new Trek Madone, Canyon’s redesigned Aeroad and Dare’s latest aero machine. Head to our YouTube channel to see more of these bikes.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Juni 202424min

We speak to Josie Lori Millard, one of Canyon’s supported gravel racers, to find out what her top tips are when it comes to racing gravel. Josie used to be a pro skateboarder, but has transitioned to the world of gravel racing, and very quickly picked up sponsorship from one of the biggest brands out there. We discuss kit and clothing, tyres and training in this episode of the BikeRadar podcast. To find out more about gravel racing, check out our guide to gravel racing here: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/routes-and-rides/gravel-racing To find out more about Josie, you can follow her at https://www.instagram.com/josielori/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Juni 202450min

In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Jack Luke is joined by Alex Evans and Simon von Bromley to discuss some of the most interesting bike tech stories from recent weeks.   First up, Alex takes us through the details on Specialized’s updated Chisel – its high-performing full-suspension alloy MTB.   Following that, Simon gives his take on Zwift’s latest innovation – a (relatively) low-priced, modular smart bike called ‘Zwift Ride’.   Alex, Jack and Simon then discuss the new RockShox forks and dampers, and ponder why we only see incremental upgrades to certain products nowadays.   We finish on Specialized’s new premium alloy gravel bike, the Crux DSW – claimed to be the lightest alloy gravel frame available.   https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2024-zwift-ride https://www.bikeradar.com/news/rockshox-forks-shocks-2025 https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2024-specialized-crux-dsw   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Juni 202453min