Episodes

  • These Tech Trends Will DOMINATE The 2026 Tour de France

    These Tech Trends Will DOMINATE The 2026 Tour de France
    Jun 26 2026
    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
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    23 mins
  • Most Aero Bikes Get This Wrong (Until Now!)

    Most Aero Bikes Get This Wrong (Until Now!)
    Jun 19 2026
    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
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    28 mins
  • Who Even Asked For A 1500W eBike?!

    Who Even Asked For A 1500W eBike?!
    Jun 12 2026
    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
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    32 mins
  • The One Safety Accessory EVERY Cyclist Should Have

    The One Safety Accessory EVERY Cyclist Should Have
    Jun 5 2026
    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
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    30 mins
  • Are 32in Bikes About To TAKE OVER Gravel?

    Are 32in Bikes About To TAKE OVER Gravel?
    May 29 2026
    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
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    24 mins
  • The 7 Ways Bike Companies Lie To You

    The 7 Ways Bike Companies Lie To You
    May 22 2026
    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
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    27 mins
  • Dear Bike Brands – Stop Forgetting This One Key Thing

    Dear Bike Brands – Stop Forgetting This One Key Thing
    May 15 2026
    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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    22 mins
  • Sorry Shimano, You're Just Not Cool Anymore! 2026 Traka Gravel Tech Trends

    Sorry Shimano, You're Just Not Cool Anymore! 2026 Traka Gravel Tech Trends
    May 8 2026
    Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this episode: https://feedbacksports.com/ In this week's BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley discuss the biggest tech trends and talking points from the Traka 2026 – Europe's premier gravel race. The pair kick things off by unpacking SRAM’s dominance at the event, why aero gravel bikes with enormous tyre clearance suddenly seem to be everywhere, the proliferation of hyper-expensive top-end kit, chunky aero gravel wheels and more. For News in Brief, they cover Wilier’s new Rapida aero road bike, EF Pro Cycling’s wild Giro d’Italia kit, and a surprisingly detailed Lego road bike complete with a working drivetrain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins