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
What is the future of gravel?
To help us gaze into our crystal ball of gravel riding, we chatted to a number of industry experts, riders and racers to discuss where we think the future of gravel will lie. Could we come up with a consensus? Absolutely not, but there are certainly some bright ideas about the different directions that the gravel world could be heading in. Thank you to racers Dalila Lecky and Amanda Nauman, JP McCarthy from SRAM, Canyon’ Matt Leake, James Heaton from WTB, Rapha events’ Louis van Kleef, Ian Carter from Specialized, Tailfin’s James Bracey and Kitty, Alice, Pau, Freddie and Taylor from Steezy Collective for contributing to this episode. This episode is brought to you by Hammerhead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 Juni 202255min
Our favourite mountain bike riding spots in the world
Technical editor-in-chief Rob Weaver and technical editor Alex Evans talk about their favourite riding spots across the globe. Rob’s most cherished places include the slickrock trails unique to the USA, the steep, tight training grounds of Downhill World Cup legends Nico Vouilloz and Fabien Barel, Australian rainforest, and, back in the UK, the steeps of the Welsh valleys. Alex chats about two mountain biking hotspots, both he calls home. One in the French Alps and the other in southern Scotland, each offering incredibly varied riding experiences, with hardcore, challenging terrain and buzzing local scenes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30 Maj 202249min
