The BikeRadar Podcast

This week on the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley get stuck into Campagnolo Super Record 13 – the world’s first 2x 13-speed wireless road groupset.   Lighter than the competition, full of smart tech and surprisingly affordable, could Super Record 13 be the comeback Campag fans have been waiting for? The pair also cover: * The return of the iconic Campag thumb shifter * Why SRAM and Shimano should be worried * Future launches from Campagnolo  * Shimano’s strangest product launch in years  * And last week’s top story   Read more on everything discussed in today’s podcast:   * https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/components/groupsets/groupset-road/campagnolo-super-record-13-first-ride-review [https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Qj4PC49GjcEvw2GiOf2h4DKMy?domain=bikeradar.com] * https://www.bikeradar.com/news/campagnolo-super-record-13 [https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/i7uTC5WKkF3DrPOSOhQhkh8Ny?domain=bikeradar.com] * https://www.bikeradar.com/news/shimano-kills-di2-batteries-with-self-powered-qauto-hub [https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/YXbcC60Kli7B46ximiph5iqIv?domain=bikeradar.com] * https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/progress-or-protectionism-in-ebike-industry [https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/l7_oC7AVmS2JBX9fNskho8nLs?domain=bikeradar.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Senior tech ed Alex and video presenter Tom chat all things XTR Di2, from the brand’s removal of wires and internal batteries through to shifter ergonomics and shift performance. Tune in if you want all the juicy insights on Shimano’s latest product. 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 takes a super nerdy deep dive into Chris Mehlman's drop bar Pivot Les, which he’ll race at Unbound XL 2025.    We explore the specifics of his bike setup, including lots of detail on the logic behind his tyre, suspension and bag choices, and how this unconventional approach reflects wider gravel racing tech trends. If you're a fan of big gravel adventures, weird bikes and clever hacks, you won't want to miss this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Mountain bike tyre widths seemed to have plateaued, but could making them wider offer more traction and cushioning, or even make you faster? Some people certainly think so. In this episode, Tom, Alex and Rob revisit the tyre-width debate, talk through their experiences testing and riding bikes equipped with wider rubber, and discuss the pros and cons. Have we hit the sweet spot already or is there still room for improvement? Tune in to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

This week on the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke and Simon von Bromley unpack the chubby new direction for road bike tyres. Are 50mm tyres the future or a passing fad?   The pair also cover:    ·         The new Cervélo S5  ·         Standert’s Kreissäge RS – a “circular saw” for chasing KOMs ·         A drunken 1970s cycling adventure ·         Last week’s top content ·         Why saddle packs maybe don’t suck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]