The BikeRadar Podcast

Senior technical editor Alex Evans sits down to discuss Fox's new upside-down fork, the Podium, the first from a mainstream brand of this size in decades.   Together with technical editor in chief, Rob Weaver, they talk through the reasoning behind Fox's move into the inverted fork world, along with the pros and cons of such a design, including how it feels on the trail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, digital editor Jack Luke and senior technical writer Simon von Bromley break down a huge week in cycling tech news. From the UCI’s latest major rule change to new groupsets from SRAM and Shimano – and motorsport giant Brembo entering the cycling world via Specialized – they unpack all the key stories. Plus, don’t miss BikeRadar’s top story of the week and our rant of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The UCI has announced sweeping controversial changes to its technical regulation, including new limits on handlebar width, helmets and tyre size.  Due to take effect from 2026, officials say the rules are designed to level the playing field and ensure “sporting fairness”, but the response from riders and industry figures has been mixed. In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, digital editor Jack Luke and senior tech writer Simon Von Bromley explain the key details of the changes, and how the experts and racers have reacted to the changes. * https://www.bikeradar.com/news/uci-tech-rules-2026 [https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/j14KC7AVmSLAPL9I8fkhoMO33?domain=bikeradar.com] * https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/uci-handlebar-width-rules-2026 [https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/lKTCC89Knc96J9xC1hOhy7Sdc?domain=bikeradar.com] * https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/uci-handlebar-width-womens-impact [https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/MpsuC92Yoi8kZ8Pf3ivhqGVP0?domain=bikeradar.com] * https://www.bikeradar.com/news/uci-rejects-one-cycling [https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/m6eUC09DNcjGEjlcWsWh9JTZX?domain=bikeradar.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Tech Q&A is back, with Jack Luke, Tom Marvin and Simon Von Bromley fielding your questions. This time around, the trio cover: * Do MTBers wear padded shorts, and if so what kind? * Having recently crashed their gravel bike at a local trail centre, one rider is looking for a fun hardtail with a £2,000 budget – we recommend our three top picks * Can you fit bigger brake rotors to a converted e-bike to help with stopping power? * What to do if your mechanical shifting isn’t performing at its best * Smartwatches as an alternative to GPS bike computers – are they any good, what compromises might you have to make, and what brands we’d recommend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, digital editor Jack Luke grills Simon von Bromley on his experience with Vistar – an all-new drivetrain that neatly integrates Classified’s two-speed hub into a fresh component ecosystem from TRP.    The pair are joined by MBUK presenter Tom Marvin, who gives his take on the system, having tested Classified for BikeRadar on his gravel bike.   * https://www.bikeradar.com/news/official-tour-de-france-guide [https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/dN3iCvjLytqQmEKSQfEhQjrYX?domain=bikeradar.com] * https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/components/groupsets/groupset-road/trp-classified-vistar-powershift-groupset-review [https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/T0L3Cwk7zSkBMv9tqhRhJ2mYU?domain=bikeradar.com] * https://www.bikeradar.com/news/shimano-kills-di2-batteries-with-self-powered-qauto-hub [https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Q4nFCxlLASDY6LwcYiPhyTct1?domain=bikeradar.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]