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  • September 4 · 29 min

    Bikes And Kit We'd Buy If We Started Again

    Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/ In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast Simon and Warren are back to discuss the essential gear for anyone just getting into cycling. Leaning on their decades of riding experience, they tell you what bikes, kit and accessories are worth buying – and which ones you should avoid (at least when you’re just starting out). Following this, Simon quizzes Warren on his recently published review of the new Pinarello Dogma X. Although it’s by no means a bad bike, its lofty price tag makes it a tough sell versus the competition. Lastly, in this week’s news in brief, the duo discuss Campagnolo’s recent sale of a minority stake to an investment group reportedly backed by South African billionaire, Ivan Glasenberg. Then there’s the peculiar news of new carbon wheelsets from Columbus, and Panaracer’s new AGXERO road tyres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 27 · 27 min

    Shimano Has Played It Safe For Too Long

    Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/ Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9300 is being raced at La Vuelta, but I’m not at all impressed by what we’ve seen so far. In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast we’re going to discuss why this latest leak has left me – maybe us – so underwhelmed. We’re then going to discuss this year’s best drop bar bike, yes, that’s right - our Bike of the Year has been crowned, and Warren here is going to tell you what it is and why it’s better than everything else. Then, lastly we will of course have our news in brief, where we’ve got news of Specialized’s new ‘cheaper’ Tarmac SL9 range, Garmin’s new flagship smartwatch and Insta360’s latest action camera. Before we crack on, a massive thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this podcast and helping us keep it going. We’ll have more to tell you about them later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 21 · 23 min

    Why This 7-Year Old Bike Computer Is STILL The Best!

    Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/ In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Simon and Warren discuss why the latest GPS bike computers can’t convince either of them to upgrade – and why Garmin’s 7-year old Edge 830 remains the undefeated champ (at least in Simon’s opinion). Following this, Simon quizzes Warren on why he’s changed his mind about aero gravel bikes, following a number of recent bike tests. We then round out the podcast with News in Brief, which includes details (and a hot take from Simon) about Continental’s new 32mm Aero 111 tyre, news that a fund to help young riders has been set up in memory of Finlay Tarling, and a brief preview of what to expect in our upcoming Bike of The Year test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 14 · 27 min

    NEW Trek Domane: Simple = Better

    This week on the BikeRadar Podcast, Ashley Quinlan and Warren Rossiter tackle the biggest stories from the past seven days – starting with Trek’s newly updated Domane endurance bike. Could it best the likes of the Giant Defy and Cannondale Synapse? We also talk about the other big launch of the week by Cube, with a slew of great-value bikes including the new Litening Aero C:68X and refreshed Attain line-up. Missed Ashley’s review of the Litening Aero C:68X? Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaFBrlq7ang&t=1s Elsewhere, spurred by a discussion around eCVT transmissions, Warren has a spicy opinion about drivetrains, suggesting it’s high-time we retired the humble bike chain. We also reveal the latest on Raleigh and Lapierre’s fortunes following the Accell Group’s troubles, and share news of Wahoo’s plans to take on Garmin and Strava. And of course, we finish up with Woz Occurring. Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 7 · 28 min

    R.I.P. Raleigh? Plus Shimano 13-speed Freehub LEAKED

    In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Simon and Warren discuss the demise of the Acell Group – a Dutch bicycle maker that owns a number of historic brands, including Raleigh, Lapierre and Haibike. This appears to be the latest fallout from the overstocking crisis that followed the bike industry's Covid boom, but what does it mean for everyday riders? As a veteran of the bike industry, Warren’s seen it all – and he has a few ideas as to why this keeps happening. Simon and Warren also discuss the apparent leak of a new Shimano freehub standard – designed for 13-speed drivetrains. Is another freehub standard what the bike industry needs? We're not so sure... Warren then talks us through his 90s mountain bike conversion, before finishing on the controversy surrounding padded bras and aero gains at the Tour de France Femmes. This podcast is sponsored by Feedback Sports. Read more on BikeRadar: Owner of Raleigh and Lapierre files for insolvency after €1.8bn buyout Leaked details suggest Shimano 13-speed could require new freehub standard I converted a 1990s MTB into a full-suspension gravel bike – here's how it compares to a top 2026 gravel racer Padded bras cause controversy at Tour de France Femmes ahead of stage four time trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 3 · 29 min

    2016 vs 2026 Tour de France Bikes Compared! What’s Better and What’s Worse?

    Thanks to Wahoo Fitness for sponsoring this podcast. In this bonus episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon and Warren chat about the crazy difference a decade of race bike development makes, by comparing Tadej Pogačar's 2026 Tour de France-winning Colnago Y1Rs and Chris Froome's 2016 race-winning Pinarello Dogma F8. They get right into the details of the designs and the tech shifts we've seen, before finally deciding which bike they'd rather have, given the choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 25 · 47 min

    The Most Influential Tour de France Tech, Ranked!

    The Tour de France is cycling’s ultimate shop window, with millions of bike-mad fans tuning in every summer. In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, George Scott and Simon von Bromley rank the most influential bike tech of all time. What’s top of the list? This episode is sponsored by Wahoo Fitness. Read more – https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/most-influential-tour-de-france-tech-ranked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 24 · 27 min

    STOP Buying Race Bikes, Ribble Ultra-Road Review & Garmin’s Whoop Killer

    Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/ In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Simon and Warren are back to cover the hottest cycling tech from the week. We kick things off with a hot take from Warren – he’s had enough of pro-spec, Tour de France race bikes and thinks it’s time everyday riders stopped lusting after them. Following that, the two discuss Warren’s recently published review of Ribble’s new Ultra-Road – an aero-optimised endurance road bike – and why you should consider it alongside bikes from the biggest brands. Then, in this week’s news in brief, we discuss Garmin’s new potential Whoop-killer, Shimano’s new mid-range gravel shoes and the UCI’s staunch defense of nighttime anti-doping tests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 21 · 24 min

    Why Vielo Thinks 1x Is the Future for All Road and Gravel Bikes

    This episode is sponsored by Vielo. BikeRadar’s senior technical editor, Warren Rossiter, chats to Ian Hughes, the co-founder of 1x-specific bike brand Vielo. Vielo was founded in 2017 by father and son team Ian and Trevor Hughes. They’re confident in the benefits of 1x for road and gravel riders – to the point that Vielo’s bikes are only compatible with single-chainring drivetrains. Warren quizzes Ian on the brand’s origins, why they think 1x works for riders, and what’s next for Vielo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 21 · 30 min

    The 5 Things That Make Tour de France Time Trial Riders So Fast – Ranked!

    It’s time trial day at the Tour de France and, for this episode, BikeRadar’s George Scott and Simon von Bromley break down the five things that make riders so fast in 2026. From whacky helmet designs to the latest wind-cheating bikes, George and Simon dissect the cutting-edge tech that drives time trial performance. Read more – Simon says: the UCI should ban time trial bikes: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/the-uci-should-ban-time-trial-bikes Watch this video – Why you should stop slamming your stem: https://youtu.be/5ApscHcKiHI?si=d19d9VGK91JNx_N0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 17 · 23 min

    The Cost Of Pro Bikes Is OUT OF CONTROL!

    Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/ We added the real cost of Tadej Pogačar’s custom Colnago Y1Rs and the results are staggering! In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Simon and Warren discuss whether pro road cycling should have a cost cap for bikes – like has been recently introduced for the track. Following that, Simon quizzes Warren about his review of the new Cervélo Soloist, and why Warren thinks it’s a better bike for most riders than the R5 or S5. Lastly, in this week’s news in brief, Simon and Warren discuss the ‘bad hotels’ drama from this year’s Tour de France, and Pogačar’s call for an overhaul of pro road cycling's race calendar. Is it fair to make elite athletes sleep in shoddy hotels and what’s holding back calendar reform? Tune in to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 15 · 48 min

    Which Tour de France Tech Trends Should You Copy, And Which Should You Avoid?

    George Scott and Simon von Bromley look at the key tech trends dominating this year’s Tour de France and discuss how relevant they are to everyday riders. Should you be copying the pros? Will emulating the Tour de France peloton make you faster? Or should you leave Tadej Pogačar and co to it, and simply focus on riding your bike? Check out all of BikeRadar’s Tour de France coverage: https://www.bikeradar.com/events/tour-de-france Watch the BikeRadar Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhX4qGpWXV9tAJuZGkXukE9OvAHxOAaRc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 8 · 30 min

    Everything We Learned From The Tour De France Grand Départ

    Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/ Fresh from the 2026 Tour de France Grand Départ, Simon and Ashley are back at BikeRadar HQ and keen to share everything they saw in Barcelona. From Pogačar’s 25c tyres to Vingegaard’s 30s, the continuing prevalence of narrow bars and short cranks, and why we were shocked by how much some of this year’s key bikes weighed, we cover all the juicy tech details from the race start. If you want to know what tech the pros are using at the biggest bike race of the year, this is the podcast for you. And, of course, don’t forget to check out our other videos from this year’s Tour de France after you’ve watched this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • June 26 · 22 min

    These Tech Trends Will DOMINATE The 2026 Tour de France

    Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/ In this week's episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Simon is back in the studio with Warren Rossiter to look ahead to the 2026 Tour de France. From weight weenie bikes to extreme heat hacks, these are the tech stories that we think will define the race for cycling's most important prize. Following that, Warren and Simon address a few questions posed on a recent episode of the Nero Show podcast, about Warren's review of the new Eddy Merckx 525R. We then move onto news in brief, where we cover a smattering of stories from Eurobike, Continental's new limited edition tyres and some good news for cheap road and gravel bikes from Shimano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • June 19 · 28 min

    Most Aero Bikes Get This Wrong (Until Now!)

    Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/ In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Ashley Quinlan returns with Warren Rossiter to hear why the new Merckx 525R might be the best aero road bike that Warren's ever ridden. The duo also discuss Shimano's new Deore XT mountain bike groupset, and pose the question: could this pave the way for the return of a mechanical Shimano Ultegra groupset? Finally, we've got a new Bianchi Specialissima (has Bianchi played it too safe?), bump-smoothing gravel tech, the pro who crashed OVER the finish line (but still won the race) and news that the Tour de France is returning to terrestrial TV in the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • June 12 · 31 min

    Who Even Asked For A 1500W eBike?!

    Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/ In this week’s packed episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Ashley Quinlan is joined by Warren Rossiter, to get to grips with the biggest news stories of the week. First up is Megamo’s new ebike with a 1,500W peak power motor. Is it too much? Ashley and Warren discuss. Ashley then shares the counter-trends he spotted while on the ground at the start of the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (formerly known as the Critèrium du Dauphiné), before chatting about infamous UCI rules-challenger Jan Willem van Schip’s latest disqualification at the Tour de L’Oise. And Warren shares his take on Garmin’s latest kit-tracking feature, plus the news that Pirelli has launched 55mm wide gravel tyres. How wide is too wide? Warren has a set coming to test, plus lets us in on his latest testing exploits. Finally, we sign off wishing the best of luck to ultracyclists Lael Wilcox and Sarah Goggins on their respective record attempts, happening right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • June 5 · 30 min

    The One Safety Accessory EVERY Cyclist Should Have

    Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this podcast https://feedbacksports.com/ In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Simon von Bromley is in the hotseat alongside Warren Rossiter, to discuss the biggest news stories of the week. We kick things off with Warren’s recently completed group test of rear-view radars and why he thinks they’re now a must-have accessory for keeping riders safe out on the ride. We then discuss Warren’s early impressions of Singular’s 32in Pterodactyl gravel bike – is it the wheel size revolution the bike industry has been promising? Next up is Lorena Wiebes’ controversial disqualification from the women’s Giro d’Italia, as result of her bike being flagged for being under the UCI’s minimum bike weight limit. Simon and Warren then finish the podcast with Ribble’s new aero endurance road bike, the Ultra-Road, and the sad news of yet more turmoil in the bike industry, as UK-based distributor, Saddleback, goes into administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • May 29 · 23 min

    Are 32in Bikes About To TAKE OVER Gravel?

    Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/ In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, it’s an Unbound special as Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley look ahead to this weekend’s race and discuss the big tech talking point – 32in wheels. Are they on the cusp of becoming the next ‘must-have’ feature in gravel racing, and what does that mean for the recently launched raft of 700c gravel bikes? Tune in to find out. Following that, the duo discuss Vingegaard’s imperious form at the Giro d’Italia and whether it signals that the Danish rider is back to his best ahead of the 2026 Tour de France. Next up, they discuss the Giant TCR SLR – a fantastic value aluminium road bike that recently launched in Japan – the news that the UCI has lost its appeal against SRAM and the Belgian Competition Authority, and the launch of 60mm – yes, 60mm! – gravel tyres from Schwalbe. Finally, we end the podcast with some sad news. After almost a decade at BikeRadar, Jack Luke is leaving for a new role elsewhere in the bike industry 😱 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • May 22 · 27 min

    The 7 Ways Bike Companies Lie To You

    Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/ This week on the BikeRadar podcast, Jack and Simon are back to discuss all the tricks bike companies use to make their wares as juicy and exciting as possible. From the secrets behind how a bike’s weight is determined, to unsubstantiated performance claims and downright lies about a product’s specs, they pull back the curtain and reveal all. We also discuss the two recently bikes from Specialized, and whether they might be the long awaited Tarmac SL9 and an updated Crux. Plus, with an eye on bikes a few more of us can actually afford, they discuss Canyon’s latest Grizl AL gravel bike. We finish with the sad news that Niner bikes laid off all employees, according to reporting by James Huang, and lament the demise of a brand that Jack once loved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • May 15 · 22 min

    Dear Bike Brands – Stop Forgetting This One Key Thing

    Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this episode: https://feedbacksports.com/ In this week’s BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke and Ashley Quinlan discuss the new Canyon Endurace CF and CF SLX – and why Jack believes its mudguard mounts, a criminally rare feature on modern road bikes, are its most important feature. For News in Brief, our pair cover a safety beacon that looks like a lightsaber for your butt (yes, really), everything you need to know about Chinese groupset giant, Ltwoo, and the news Porsche is shutting down its Fazua ebike motor business, and what that means for the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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