The Why We Ride Podcast is designed to drive stoke and exposure to the action sports industry. Each week, we engage in snowmobile related topics with a focus on bringing our personal experiences into snowmobile discussions. The podcast will include interviews into the minds of industry leaders, enthusiasts, action sports companies and action sports athletes so they can share "why they ride". So grab your headphones, connect your Bluetooth, or crank up your computer speakers and tune into eac ...
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BikeRadar delve into the world of road and mountain biking to bring you the best tech content in cycling. Join the team for their weekly episodes and occasional bonus episodes.
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Why ‘breathable waterproof’ jackets are a myth – and how we’re changing the way we test them
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Almost every brand promises their waterproof jackets can lock out water on rainy days yet still allow sweat to ‘breathe’ through, to prevent you getting soaked from the inside. Is this possible, though? In this episode, Ashley Quinlan sits down with Simon von Bromley to discuss why the marketing behind breathable waterproof clothing has misled us a…
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The Queen of the Hill: Molly Nichols from Jackwagon Racing #442
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Send us a text On this week’s episode, we dive into TJ and Molly's experience at the Epping/Fremont NH snowmobile event. TJ had the honor of representing cross-country racing at the factory Arctic Cat booth! We also catch up with Molly Nichols, discussing her past seasons and what’s coming next for her and Jackwagon Racing. WWR Intro #1 W/ Music…
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Should you spend more than £1,000 on a carbon wheelset?
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In this edition of the BikeRadar Podcast, road lead Ashley Quinlan and senior technical writer Simon von Bromley are hosted by digital editor Jack Luke to talk about one of the most popular bike upgrades: carbon wheels. Ash has been hard at work putting the latest sub-£1,000 carbon wheels to the test, and has emerged struggling to think of a reason…
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East vs West: Exploring Cross-Country Snowmobile Racing
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Send us a text On this week’s episode, we dive into the upcoming winter season and break down the differences between East and West cross-country snowmobile racing. While there are many similarities, it’s great to see the unique variations between the circuits, all while keeping the focus on the riders. 4o WWR Intro #1 W/ Music…
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Bosch's new Performance Line CX eMTB motor and eight fresh bikes it's fitted to
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Alex is joined by Jack and Tom to discuss the tech behind eight recently launched eMTBs, all fitted with the brand new Bosch Performance Line CX motor. The bikes include Santa Cruz’s new Vala, Trek’s updated Rail+ Gen 5, Mondraker’s affordable and versatile Chaser, Focus’ hydroformed Jam2, Cube’s impressively priced Stereo Hybrid One44, Crestline’s…
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Were the UCI Gravel World Championships gravelly enough? 2024 tech trends unpacked
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The UCI Gravel World Championships are into their third year, and were held in Flanders, Belgium this time out. Liam and Simon discuss how the tech choices of the main contenders show the race is slowly progressing towards becoming an event befitting the name. We also hear from Connor Swift, Marianne Vos and Valtteri Bottas about the specific tech …
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From Cross-Fit to Cross Country: Eric Gleich Racing #306
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Send us a text On this week’s episode, we welcome New England professional racer Eric Gleich. Eric has been a well-known face on the racing scene for as long as we can remember. He shares his unique approach to cross-fit training and his extensive knowledge of snowmobiles. Eric’s excitement for the upcoming season is electric, especially with all t…
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Welsh MTB trails at RISK – how government cuts may close riding spots
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Mountain biking in Wales faces an uncertain future, thanks to cost savings at NRW – National Resources Wales. With NRW’s budgets flatlining in the face of inflationary pressures, the government agency has statutory responsibilities to maintain, forcing cuts to leisure facilities. This includes the maintenance of Wales’ extensive network of official…
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Send us a text On this week’s episode, we dive into the incredible support we’ve received from our sponsors and talk about some of the awesome products they offer. We share fun stories and experiences that come to mind when we think about each of them! WWR Intro #1 W/ MusicBởi Lucas Vaadi and TJ Leach
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Tech Q&A – winter kit, chopped-down bars, comfy endurance bikes and Specialized’s fancy GENIE shock
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We’re back with another Tech Q&A, this time tackling a pair of road and a pair of mountain bike questions. We look at how to gear up for a winter of road cycling to ensure we stay warm and dry, as well as discussing which endurance bikes are going to provide plenty of comfort on long rides. When it comes to the flat-bar side of things, there’s a qu…
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From the Trails to the Podium: 872 Dylan Thompson’s Racing
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Send us a text This week, we’re excited to have pro racer Dylan Thompson on the podcast! It’s always inspiring to hear from a fellow passionate East Coast pro cross-country rider. Dylan shares his journey from growing up around snowmobiles to rising through the ranks in cross-country racing. Not only is he a skilled rider, but he’s also a great guy…
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SIX things we’d change in mountain biking if money were no object
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In today’s episode, Luke and Rob delve into the depths of their imaginations and ponder what they’d change in the sport of mountain biking if money were no object. The guys cover everything from grassroots racing and school curriculums all the way through to preventing bike theft, upping innovation funding and increasing inner-city ride locations, …
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29,000km and no mechanicals – Lael Wilcox’s epic adventure
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Liam Cahill and Felix Smith sit down with Lael Wilcox to discuss the tech behind a record-breaking around the world bike ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBởi Our Media
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New England Takes on Hay Days / Facebook Questions
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Send us a text In this week’s episode, TJ shares his experience traveling from Maine to Minnesota for Hay Days. He met with key players in the snowmobile industry, including fellow podcasters Spencer from The Carbide Podcast and the boys from The Shop Talk Podcast. TJ also got to witness the exciting snowmobile grass drags, pit bike, and ATV racing…
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Lael Wilcox breaks Around The World record and Lachlan Morton’s Down Under FKT
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon von Bromley and Liam Cahill sit down to discuss Lael Wilcox’s incredible Around The World record and Lachlan Morton’s ongoing lap of Australia Fastest Known Time attempt. The duo pore over incredible stats from each ride and discuss the bike setups each rider used. Rounding out the episode, they chat …
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Send us a text Welcome to the Why We Ride Podcast! I (Lucas Vaadi) start out by interviewing TJ Leach so that both you, the audience, and I can get to know him a bit more and learn about his history in the snowmobile industry. Thanks for listening! WWR Intro #1 W/ MusicBởi Lucas Vaadi and TJ Leach
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Campagnolo has announced Super Record S Wireless – a new “Special Edition” version of its flagship road bike groupset, Super Record Wireless.
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Campagnolo has announced Super Record S Wireless – a new “Special Edition” version of its flagship road bike groupset, Super Record Wireless. The new groupset offers a wider range of gearing choices at “a very competitive price” of $4,299 / €3,990, thanks to its “more moderate use of extreme materials”. In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Sim…
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MTB suspension platforms explained – BikeRadar’s tech team talk through the most popular designs
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Our MTB tech experts Alex, Tom and Luke discuss all-things mountain bike suspension design. From the history of the first true full-sus bike to the latest, most technically advanced designs, suspension has come a long way. The team explain the four most common designs – the single-pivot, the Horst-link, the twin-link, and the six-bar – and give you…
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Send us a text Welcome to the first episode of the Why We Ride Podcast! I (TJ Leach) start out by interviewing Lucas so that both you, the audience, and I can get to know Lucas more and learn about his history in the snowmobile industry. Thanks for listening! WWR Intro #1 W/ MusicBởi Lucas Vaadi and TJ Leach
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What road bikes would we buy with our own cash?
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BikeRadar’s road tech writers are in the enviable position of getting to ride countless bikes every year, but it’s one thing to test a bike and another to drop cold, hard cash on one. In this episode, Simon von Bromley sits down with Liam Cahill, Ashley Quinlan and Warren Rossiter to discuss the road bikes they’d be willing to spend their own money…
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Road bike upgrades you don't need (and why)
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Many roadies are obsessed with buying upgrades for their bikes. If it’s carbon, light, aero or ceramic (or perhaps even all four simultaneously), we want it and may be prepared to part with large bundles of cash to get our grubby hands on it. But which ones are all style and no substance? In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon von Bromley …
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Tech Q&A – dropper lengths, UDH conversions, pedal threads and more
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We’re back with another Tech Q&A – our listeners have been sending their technical conundrums to podcast@bikeradar.com and we have some answers! In this episode, we look at how to pick the best dropper-post length, whether there’s a way of adding UDH to existing frames, and why pedal threads are the way they are. Learn more about your ad choices. V…
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Cargo bikes: EVERYTHING you need to know (and why you should buy one)
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Cargo bikes could be the N+1 to your current vehicle, if you have space in your home or garage for one. Over the past few months, senior technical editor Warren Rossiter has been taking trips to the tip, doing his weekly shop, carrying camera equipment and taking his dog for walks, all while testing a selection of electric cargo bikes. In this epis…
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Why are women outnumbered in mountain biking and what can be done to increase participation?
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Mountain biking is a male-dominated sport, and so in this episode we talk to Fi Spotswood, associate professor in marketing and consumption at the University of Bristol, who researches female participation in sport, with a focus on mountain biking. We also hear from Rachel Bennet, MBUK’s staff writer. We discuss the structural and cultural barriers…
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Why riding an eMTB will make you a better rider
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke catches up with Tom Marvin and Alex Evans to discuss whether riding an eMTB makes you a better rider. The team share their experience of riding electric mountain bikes and talk about how they’ve shaped their riding on non-assisted bikes. https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-electric…
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The evolution of British Cycling’s space-age Olympic track tech | BikeRadar Meets… Ed Clancy
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Over the past two decades, Team GB has been the dominant track cycling force at the Olympic Games – and arrives at Paris 2024 looking to add to the haul of gold medals. In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, triple Olympic champion Ed Clancy reveals the space-age tech used to help power British riders to glory through his career. Learn more abou…
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SRAM’s new 13-speed Red XPLR AXS groupset and ultra-wide gravel wheels
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon von Bromley catches up with Warren Rossiter to discuss all of the groupset’s new features and find out how SRAM Red XPLR AXS performs out on the trails. The duo also discuss Zipp’s new 303 XPLR wheelset, which features an enormous 32mm internal rim width. While Warren says they perform fantastically, …
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Why YT’s new eMTB is ‘the best enduro bike’ – plus 3 more fresh MTBs from Trek, Specialized and Lapierre
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In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Tom Marvin and Jack Luke recap on a busy period for mountain bike launches, kicking off with the Specialized Status 2 – an interesting do-it-all shred sled that offers the unusual option to run a 27.5/26in mullet wheel setup on smaller sizes. The pair then discuss the fourth generation of Trek’s all-rounder…
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José Hermida on coaching Tom Pidcock, his 2024 Olympic predictions and how 29ers “changed everything”
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José Antonio Hermida is an institution of cross-country mountain bike racing. From humble beginnings – winning his first race at age 14 in a hockey helmet, swim shorts and a T-shirt – he racked up a wealth of impressive wins throughout his 20-year racing career, culminating in a dominant performance at the 2010 World Championships. He also took sil…
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5 must-ride climbs from the 2024 Tour de France
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With the 2024 Tour de France coming to a dramatic close, we look back on the past three weeks of racing and some of the classic climbs that have defined the action. BikeRadar's George Scott is joined by Simon Warren, author of The 100 Greatest Climbs of the Tour de France, to talk through five must-ride ascents from this year's Tour. Which climbs s…
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The new Canyon Aeroad is here – our first impressions and a chat with a design engineer behind the bike
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After teasing it for weeks, Canyon has announced the new Aeroad CFR. Said to be both lighter and more aerodynamic than the third-generation version, the 2025 Canyon Aeroad is boldly claimed to be “the fastest bike in the pro peloton”. In this podcast, Jack Luke catches up with Simon von Bromley, who spent a few days in Calpe, Sapin, gathering intel…
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Pro-spec bike testing – riding the crème de la crème of road race bikes
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Ever wanted to know what it’s like to ride a pro-spec bike? Listen up! Senior technical editor Ashley Quinlan has recently had the pleasure of running the rule over some of the best race bikes you’ll find in the pro peloton today, just in time for the Tour de France. Host Tom Marvin dusts off his roadie cap to ask Ash about the bikes, which one ran…
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1x on the Galibier, Pog’s supersize tyres and Cav’s record-breaking setup | 2024 Tour de France tech trends
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In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Ashley Quinlan catches up with Simon von Bromley to discuss the hottest tech trends from the 2024 Tour de France. As always, there’s plenty to cover, including 1x drivetrains on the Galibier, Pogačar’s chunky tyres, Cavendish’s fully optimised bike setup, new aero bikes, waxed chains, aero tyres and more. T…
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Tech Q&A – carbon lifespans, Fox dampers and Campagnolo compatibility
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It's time for another Tech Q&A, this time with Rob Weaver and Oscar Huckle answering your mechanical queries. In this episode we discuss how to check your carbon components are up to scratch, Fox's damper upgrades, cross compatibility with Campagnolo gears and more. If you've got your own tech conundrum, email us at podcast@BikeRadar.com and we'll …
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NEW: Spesh Stumpjumper 15 launched with unique Fox Shock
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The 15th version of Specialized’s Stumpjumper full-suspension trail bike has been launched, and Rob Weaver has ridden it! Not one to miss out on an opportunity to integrate some interesting tech, Specialized has collaborated with Fox to develop a unique shock to finely tune the suspension’s performance. In this episode, Rob talks us through the new…
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Tour de France tech special: five new bikes from the Grand Départ
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It’s Tour time! BikeRadar’s George Scott and Simon von Bromley bring you this special episode from Florence, where they’ve been spotting new bikes ahead of the 2024 Tour. George and Simon talk through the new Pinarello Dogma F, an unreleased Van Rysel aero bike, the brand new Trek Madone, Canyon’s redesigned Aeroad and Dare’s latest aero machine. H…
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We speak to Josie Lori Millard, one of Canyon’s supported gravel racers, to find out what her top tips are when it comes to racing gravel. Josie used to be a pro skateboarder, but has transitioned to the world of gravel racing, and very quickly picked up sponsorship from one of the biggest brands out there. We discuss kit and clothing, tyres and tr…
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New bikes from Specialized, New RockShox suspension and Zwift’s first smart bike | BikeRadar news show
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In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Jack Luke is joined by Alex Evans and Simon von Bromley to discuss some of the most interesting bike tech stories from recent weeks. First up, Alex takes us through the details on Specialized’s updated Chisel – its high-performing full-suspension alloy MTB. Following that, Simon gives his take on Zwift’s la…
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What’s the point of gravel suspension?
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Gravel bikes with suspension might not be mainstream yet, but there’s an increasing number of gravel-specific suspension forks making their way onto the market, both on production bikes, and available for consumers to fit to their existing bikes. Beyond bouncy forks, plenty of gravel bikes have compliance built into the frame, to boost comfort leve…
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5 things we learnt testing the LATEST XC race bikes
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XC has evolved, and so have the bikes. Following his test of four brand new XC race rigs, Tom Marvin is quizzed by Tom Law on the five things he learnt from his test. All four bikes are fresh for 2024, and represent the latest developments in the sport. We delve into the details, from suspension to tyres and geometry. Full reviews of the four bikes…
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EVERYTHING you need to know about gravel tyres
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How do you pick a tyre for gravel riding? Jack Luke and Tom Marvin are joined by gravel race and former BikeRadar tech guru, Ben Delaney, in our second episode in our gravel cycling series with Canyon, to discuss just that. How do you know what width tyre to get, or how much air you need to put in it? How important is tread pattern, and what on ear…
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5 things we want to see from new Shimano XTR Di2
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Last updated in 2014, Shimano’s XTR Di2 groupset is getting long in the tooth. But with the recent release of a semi-wireless, 12-speed GRX groupset, we’re hopeful a new version of the Japanese brand’s top-end race-ready mountain bike groupset late could be with us soon. But what can we expect from a new XTR Di2 groupset? We’ve dug out BikeRadar cr…
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How to choose the right gravel bike for you
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Jack Luke and Tom Marvin are joined by gravel racing legend, Ben Delaney, for the first episode in our gravel cycling series with Canyon. In this episode, the trio discuss what gravel cycling even is and the key things to consider when shopping for you first gravel bike. Looking for more info? Check out these in-depth buyers guides: Buyer’s guide t…
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SPOTTED at Unbound – the tech we didn’t expect to see
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Unbound, arguably the most important gravel race in the world, took place last weekend, and our eyes on the ground spotted a host of interesting tech strapped to bikes and bodies. Jack Luke and Liam Cahill guide Tom Marvin through the most interesting bits of tech seen at the Mid-West’s foremost gravel event. For more Unbound tech, head to www.bike…
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Ahead of Unbound 2024, Tom Marvin grills Jack Luke on gravel racing and busts a few myths along the way. No you don’t need to be a pro, no you don’t need to be able to ride silly-long distances and no you don’t even have to ride a gravel bike. For a lot of people, it’s not even a race. This podcast is part of Gravel Racing Week on BikeRadar. Check …
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How to make the most of your mountain biking this summer
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As summer approaches, it's the perfect time to take full advantage of your time on the trails. In this episode, tech writer Luke Marshall is joined by fellow riders Tom Law and Nick Clark to explore how to make the most of your summer riding experience. They share tips on discovering new trails, optimising your bike's performance, and identifying t…
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Shimano launches 12-speed GRX Di2 – what’s new and what’s missing?
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Yesterday, Shimano announced GRX Di2 RX825 – its long-awaited 12-speed electronic gravel bike groupset. In this episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Jack Luke grills Simon von Bromley to find out what’s changed, what’s stayed the same and what’s missing. For the full scoop on Shimano’s first 12-speed electronic gravel bike groupset head to www.bikerad…
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The essential electronics you NEED to take on your next cycling tour
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Electronics and bikepacking don’t always go hand in hand. The romanticism of disappearing on your bike for days on end often comes as part of a digital detox, disconnecting from tech in order to mindfully focus on your surroundings. However, Jack Luke, a man well versed in spending weeks under canvas, believes that there’s plenty of place for elect…
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New SRAM Red AXS | Everything you need to know about ‘the world’s lightest electronic groupset’
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SRAM's new Red AXS groupset is claimed to be the world's lightest electronic disc brake road bike groupset, saving 154g versus the previous generation. Priced from around £4,090 / $4,090 / €4,135, the groupset is fully wireless, with a new lever and hood design, increased brake adjustability, and improved braking performance from the hoods. Front s…
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5 mountain bike upgrades you don't need… and 5 you do
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Upgrading parts on your bike is something many riders love to do. Whether it’s for a performance benefit or just a splash of personalisation and colour, it can be a fun, if expensive pastime. But which upgrades don’t bring the benefits their price tag suggests? In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, senior technical editor Tom Marvin sits down w…
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