BikeRadar Tech Q&A
Do you have a cycling question you want answered? Every month, we’ll select the most interesting questions and bring you an expert-level response from our unparalleled access to the greatest minds in cycling, both on the BikeRadar staff and across the industry. Send your questions to podcast@bikeradar.com
Your tech questions answered | Is it safe to ride a road bike on gravel tracks?
Can a road bike cope with the rigours of gravel riding?
Your tech questions answered | BikeRadar will answer any tech question you have – just write to us
Send your questions – no matter how trivial or complex – to podcast@bikeradar.com
Your tech questions answered | How to swap wheels between bikes without compromising on braking performance
Michael wants to switch his front wheel between two bikes with different calipers. Here's everything he needs to consider
Your tech questions answered | Why BikeRadar tests so many expensive bikes – and what needs to happen to change that
Bike brands control the narrative at the time of launch, with mid-range bikes rarely available to review – but that's bad for the industry, cycling media and readers
Your tech questions answered | Can you adapt non-Boost wheels to fit a new Boost frame? Yes – but it's complicated
Symmetrical and asymmetric adaptor kits explained, plus a history lesson on axle spacing standards
Your tech questions answered | Why electric bike tuning kits could put you on the wrong side of the law and void your warranty
What UK law says about tuning kits, plus information from Shimano about how they could affect your ebike’s warranty
Your tech questions answered | This is how hot weather affects your tyre pressure (and why hookless rims need extra care)
Heat and altitude can raise your tyre pressures – and for riders on hookless rims, that could mean crossing safe limits
Your tech questions answered | What is the best kind of bike for someone with Parkinson's disease? Electric bikes, hybrids and trikes compared
From step-through hybrids to recumbent trikes, we explore the best options for riders with Parkinson’s and other mobility challenges
Your tech questions answered | Should I buy a gravel or road bike as my do-it-all bike?
Can a gravel bike do everything?
Your tech questions answered | Are there any GPS watches that are good enough to replace a bike computer?
Can a smartwatch do the job of a bar-mounted GPS?
Your tech questions answered | How can I make shifting easier?
How to ensure your bike's gear changes are smooth and reliable
Your tech questions answered | Should I upgrade from a gravel bike to a hardtail MTB – and if so, which one?
How to spend £2,000 on a new hardtail
Your tech questions answered | Which four-piston brakes and rotors are compatible with my converted ebike?
How to increase stopping power after fitting an ebike conversion kit
Your tech questions answered | What the heck do mountain bikers wear under their shorts?
The pants question answered
Your tech questions answered | How do I fit stiff tubeless tyres?
These tried-and-tested tips can take the stress out of tricky tubeless setups
Your tech questions answered | What are the best mechanical disc brake upgrades?
Key upgrades and tips to improve the feel and function of your cable disc brakes
Your tech questions answered | Carbon vs alloy mountain bikes – what’s better?
After snapping their carbon MTB, a BikeRadar reader wonders: is alloy the smarter choice next time?
Your tech questions answered | What are the physical and mental health benefits of cycling?
How does riding bikes help you live a longer and healthier life?
Your tech questions answered | Are new bikes any better than old bikes?
Can older premium bikes still compete with new releases?
Your tech questions answered | Trump has put me off US bikes. Which British brands should I consider instead?
All our favourite home-grown MTB brands revealed
Your tech questions answered | Can you convert a mountain bike to a gravel bike – and is it actually worth it?
It's certainly a current pro trend at some gravel races, but is a drop bar MTB build worth trying at home?
Your tech questions answered | The perfect brake bleed, according to Shimano
Keep your Shimano hydraulic brakes performing at their best, plus expert tips to get a flawless lever feel every time
Your tech questions answered | 26in, 27.5in or 29in – which wheel size is best for trail riding?
Almost all answers point to bigger being better
MBUK Tech Q&A | Dealing with sticky pistons, proper rim tape application and fork fettling
Our tech team answer your queries