Episodes

  • The BIG problem with the CAAD14

    The BIG problem with the CAAD14
    Mar 13 2026
    In this week's episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack and Simon kick things off with the launch of the new Cannondale CAAD14, where they discuss the welcome return to a more traditional aluminium frame design, and the eye-watering £7,500 / $7,499 / €7,499 price of the top-spec model. Next, with Continental launching a new 35mm GP5000 S TR and 30mm TT tyre, the pair discuss whether even wider tyres set to become the new normal in pro racing. In Rant of the Week, they tackle the prickly issue of their flawless dress sense, before wrapping up with an overview of Wheeltop’s groupsets – and why these cheaper, highly programmable drivetrains could shake up the dominance of Shimano and SRAM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Shimano Dura-Ace Is Coming 🔥 Our Predictions

    Shimano Dura-Ace Is Coming 🔥 Our Predictions
    Mar 6 2026
    With the first confirmed sighting of a next-generation Shimano Dura-Ace product in the wild, Jack and Simon look ahead at everything we know about R9300 – and what the pair want to see from the Japanese giant’s top-tier road bike groupset. They then move onto a summary of the key tech news so far from this year’s Spring Classics, including a (subtly) new Canyon Aeroad. This week’s episode is rounded out with Rant of the Week, which pours scorn on brands who get one simple thing wrong when they launch products, before covering what the worst proprietary standards in road cycling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Continental Says Big Gravel Tyres Are No Bueno!

    Continental Says Big Gravel Tyres Are No Bueno!
    Feb 27 2026
    In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Jack Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss Continental’s new Terra Competition all-road tyre. Only available in relatively narrow widths – by modern gravel standards – could it be that Continental simply doesn’t believe wider tyres are faster? Following that, Jack and Simon discuss Microshift, its recently launched Advent MX mountain bike groupset, and whether it could be a sign of more to come on the road and gravel side of things. This week’s ‘rant of the week’ sees Simon tackling a subject close to his heart – the existence of too many rubbish kids bikes. Lastly, we end with last week’s top story – a great piece by Warren Rossiter, about gravel’s inability to settle on a wheel size (and why we probably shouldn’t be too worried about it). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • This Is The Bike Cannondale SHOULD Have Made

    This Is The Bike Cannondale SHOULD Have Made
    Feb 20 2026
    In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon von Bromley laments Cannondale’s decision to update the SuperSix EVO, rather than the SystemSix – a bike that’s close to his heart. As ever, Simon is joined by faithful companion, Jack Luke, with the pair discussing Komoot’s curious introduction of a ChatGPT-powered route creator. They then move onto last week’s most read story on BikeRadar – a look into the challenges Basso faces as a bike brand manufacturing in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • SPOTTED! Tadej Pogačar's New Tour de France Bike

    SPOTTED! Tadej Pogačar's New Tour de France Bike
    Feb 13 2026
    The BikeRadar news podcast returns, with Simon von Bromley joining Jack Luke to unpack the biggest cycling tech stories of the week. They start with a first look at a new time trial bike spotted under Tadej Pogačar, which appears purpose-built for the Tour de France. Next up is the Factor Monza. Offering much of the speed and ride feel of Factor’s flagship models for a lower price, the pair break down whether this more affordable option still delivers the performance that matters. They then turn to two stories from the wider cycling world: an AI-powered Bradley Wiggins coaching service launching from £5 per month, and the announcement of a Lance Armstrong biopic made with his approval. Are virtual coaches the future - and should Armstrong’s story be told on screen at all? And finally Jack and Simon finish with last week's top story on BikeRadar.com and a rant of the week curtesy of Jack and a six-year-old Rapha jacket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Pro Riders Hate This New Anti-Doping Tech – And Here’s Why It’s Doomed to Fail

    Pro Riders Hate This New Anti-Doping Tech – And Here’s Why It’s Doomed to Fail
    Feb 6 2026
    The BikeRadar News podcast is back again, with Simon von Bromley joining Jack Luke to dissect the biggest tech stories in cycling this week. The pair kick things off with news of a new anti-doping technology that promises to catch more cheats. But it's been met with fierce resistance from the pro riders’ union, and Simon reckons there are big flaws in the ITA's plan. Next, the conversation turns to Campagnolo’s future – can the iconic Italian brand ever win back mainstream success? From the case for a simple mechanical groupset to the realities of global pricing and shifting expectations, Simon and Jack debate what Campag needs to do to stay relevant in 2026 and beyond. Finally, they take a look at Garmin’s latest – and brightest – Varia radar light. Why have rear-view radars become so popular, and do you really need one on your bike? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Chinese Bikes Are About To Shake Up Pro Cycling

    Chinese Bikes Are About To Shake Up Pro Cycling
    Jan 30 2026
    The BikeRadar News podcast is back again, with Simon von Bromley joining Jack Luke to discuss the hottest tech stories in cycling this week. The pair kick things off with the news that Chinese brand Quick Pro will supply iconic team, Euskaltel-Euskadi, with bikes for 2026, before moving onto last week’s most-read story – our overview of the Chinese brands you don’t know about, but should. Following the surprise news that Adidas has updated its road cycling shoes, Simon outlines the brand’s curiously patchy history with the sport. We also discuss Strava’s huge cull of ebike activities, before outlining the potential global ramifications of New Jersey’s new ebike laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • This PROVES Time Trial Bikes Should Be BANNED!

    This PROVES Time Trial Bikes Should Be BANNED!
    Jan 23 2026
    The BikeRadar podcast is back again, with Simon von Bromley joining Jack Luke to discuss the hottest tech stories in cycling. With the Tour Down Under kicking off the WorldTour season in Australia, pro racing is back. The race once again opened with a road bike time trial, which Simon thinks is fantastic. Jack and Simon are less enamoured with Van Rysel’s recently revealed FTP2 concept e-road bike, however. Having caught plenty of attention online, Simon explains why he thinks it shows Van Rysel doesn’t understand what bike racing is really all about. Following this is the news that Canyon is looking to cut 320 jobs from its workforce – is this simply a post-COVID correction or a sign of something worse? For our rant of the week Jack and Simon discuss 32in wheels – the bike industry seems convinced, but we’re not so sure. We finish up with last week’s top tech story, which was the Aerobag airbag for cyclists. Spotted by Jack at the Velofollies trade show in Belgium, it does exactly what it says on the tin, and apparently already has backing from a WorldTour team. Is this the future of cycling safety? Tune in to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins