Specialized Aethos 2, next-gen Shimano pedals leaked, UCI cost caps and more…

Specialized Aethos 2, next-gen Shimano pedals leaked, UCI cost caps and more…

In this week’s BikeRadar news podcast, Jack Luke is once again joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss the latest hot stories in bike tech. We kick things off with a Shimano leak that suggests the Japanese brand may be working on a set of power meter pedals for its next generation road groupsets. Next, we move on to the new Specialized Aethos 2, which has been updated to include full integrated cable routing, wider tyre clearance and a less aggressive geometry. It’s also as light and expensive as ever, of course. We also discuss Tadej Pogačar’s tricked-out Colnago Y1Rs from the Rwanda world championships, and speculate why the Slovenian rider switched to Continental’s new Archetype tyres for this race. Finally, instead of ending with a ‘rant of the week’, Simon and Jack give a rare shoutout to the UCI for its recently announced cost cap for track cycling bikes and equipment, which will be introduced ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics Games in 2028. I've spotted an unreleased Shimano pedal system – and it looks like the product we've been waiting … The Aethos 2 is the lightest production bike Specialized has ever made at 5.98kg UCI announces price caps for 2028 Olympic track bikes and equipment Tadej Pogačar's tricked-out Colnago Y1Rs for the Rwanda World Championships – new tyres, custom whe… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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BikeRadar’s George Scott and Liam Cahill discuss the key tech trends from the 2023 Paris-Roubaix, including tubeless, 1x gearing, aero bikes and the latest tyre pressure management systems. Check out ...

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Get your mountain bike shred-ready for spring | 6 tips from a pro mechanic

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Whether you’ve let your bike hibernate through the winter months or ridden it hard through the muck and mire, now is the perfect time to give your beloved shred-sled a thorough refresh to ensure it’s ...

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Specialized waves goodbye to the seat tube, a new Canyon Aeroad, Shimano’s direct-mount derailleur patent and more | BikeRadar news round-up

Specialized waves goodbye to the seat tube, a new Canyon Aeroad, Shimano’s direct-mount derailleur patent and more | BikeRadar news round-up

BikeRadar’s editor-in-chief, George Scott, is joined by Liam Cahill and Nick Clarke to dissect this week’s news highlights, including the wild new – and seat tube-less –Specialized Sirrus, an unreleas...

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