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 Meets | Geraint Thomas

BikeRadar Meets | Geraint Thomas

BikeRadar editor George Scott sits down with 2018 Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas to chat about his plans for the 2021 season, a potential return to the track and Classics, his favourite climbs, and the launch of his new podcast, the Geraint Thomas Cycling Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Jan 202142min

Ride strong in 2021 | Why strength and conditioning is so important

Ride strong in 2021 | Why strength and conditioning is so important

We talk to Ben Plenge, a strength and conditioning trainer from Bristol, who’s clients range from every-day riders up to World Cup and EWS racers and pros, including Wyn Masters and Vero Sandler. In this episode, Ben talks us through why strength and conditioning training is so important if you’re looking to improve on-bike performance. While Ben’s work focusses on mountain bikers, there’s plenty of relevant information for our road-riding listeners too. For more information on Ben and his Strength Factory in-person and remote coaching business, check out www.thestrengthfactory.uk or his social media pages – ‘mtbstrengthfactory’ on FaceBook and ‘strengthfactory_coach’ on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Jan 202139min

2020 feature highlights

2020 feature highlights

In this episode, Simon, Jack and Matthew discuss a few of their favourite features from 2020. There’s Jack’s story about how his experience with bikes helped him to fix his broken washing machine, Matthew reminds us of his controversial column that called for kick stands on every bike, and Simon waxes lyrical about his Planet X time trial bike, that starred in BikeRadar Builds. If you missed any of these, or any of our other features, head over to BikeRadar.com to read them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Jan 202126min

2020 MTB tech news review and 2021 predictions

2020 MTB tech news review and 2021 predictions

BikeRadar’s tech team talk through the biggest MTB tech stories from the past year, from new bikes to fresh products, before looking ahead as to what we might expect to see in 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Jan 202132min

The Biggest Tech Stories of 2020

The Biggest Tech Stories of 2020

Matthew Loveridge and Jack Luke talk through some of the tech highlights of 2020 and look to 2021, covering Shimano’s EP8 motor system, gravel drivetrains, lightweight bikes and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Dec 202026min

BikeRadar’s road tech predictions for 2021

BikeRadar’s road tech predictions for 2021

Jack Luke, Simon Bromley and Matthew Loveridge weigh in on their road cycling tech predictions for 2021, covering the widely-rumoured launch of Dura-Ace R9200, the ongoing stalled mainstream adoption of road tubeless tech and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Dec 202022min

BikeRadar Meets | James Golding

BikeRadar Meets | James Golding

Ultra-distance record breaker, fundraiser and cancer survivor James Golding on beating serious illness twice, mental health and trying to become the first Briton to win the Race Across America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Dec 20201h 6min

Does stiffness matter?

Does stiffness matter?

Tom and Seb discuss whether frame, fork and wheel stiffness really matters in a mountain bike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Dec 202050min

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