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 | Are stabilisers on children’s bikes really a bad idea?
Introducing a child to cycling should be a fun experience – we break down the pros and cons of balance bikes and pedal bikes with stabilisers
Your tech questions answered | Is Eurostar’s policy for transporting bikes really that ruthless?
We decipher Eurostar’s rules and regulations on taking your bike on one of its train services
Your tech questions answered | Everybody hates cold feet – here are our tips for keeping them warm in the winter
We share our tips for keeping your tootsies toasty
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Your tech questions answered | Are flashing bike lights illegal?
We break down the rules and regulations and share our best lighting practices
Your tech questions answered | Why are my gears shifting when I pedal backwards?
We explain the likely causes of this common issue
Your tech questions answered | Can I clean my drivetrain without worrying about squeaky discs?
How to clean your drivetrain without contaminating your rear rotor
Your tech questions answered | Is there a capable trail bike that can keep up with enduro rigs?
We look at trail-bike options for enduro-minded riders
Q&A | This is why your e-bike's battery dies when it's cold
Plus what you can do to keep it going further for longer
Is a tubeless tyre at greater risk of blow-offs than a clincher tyre with a tube?
Are tubeless riders more likely to suffer blow-offs?
Your tech questions answered | Fazua vs Bosch vs Shimano vs Yamaha... which ebike motor should I buy?
What are the pros and cons of each system?
Your tech questions answered | Does the mountain bike I'm looking for exist?
We help a reader trying to find their dream electric mountain bike
Your tech questions answered | Which gravel bike should I buy to replace my Cannondale Topstone AL?
Suspension performance is the key for this reader
Your tech questions answered | Punctures are ruining my son's mountain biking – how can he avoid them?
Expert advice on how to banish those pesky flats
Your tech questions answered | Help! I want an aero endurance bike – why aren't brands making them?
But does such a genre already exist?
Your tech questions answered | Can I upgrade my bike to Di2, and is it even worth it?
Will electronic shifting transform this reader's bike?
Your tech questions answered | Which clipless road bike pedals have the lowest stack height?
The leading options compared
Your tech questions answered | Would suspension boots keep forks fresher for longer?
They can still occasionally be found on low-end forks
Your tech questions answered | Why don't bike manufacturers adopt a universal system for aligning the stem in the correct position?
Having your handlebar misaligned, even by a degree or two, can cause a big headache
Your tech questions answered | How do I clean my chain and cassette?
The best products to use and what to avoid
Your tech questions answered | What are the issues with cross-chaining on a 2x drivetrain?
A 1x drivetrain is designed to work across the full range of the cassette, but what about 2x systems?
Your tech questions answered | Is it safe to reuse quicklinks? Or should they be replaced every time?
Removing and reattaching quick links can stretch them, so is it OK to reuse them?
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