Tech Podcast

How and where do you like your seatstays? Tire inserts — yay or nay? And should there be singing on the Tech Podcast? All these questions and more, answered here.

Your chain shoulders a lot of the workload of the drivetrain, yet most of us don't truly understand it — or worse, we neglect it.

Riding indoors doesn't have to be a tedious affair, especially when you have the right clothing and accessories to make it comfortable.

Frame flex can ruin a ride or make it a dream affair. Factor Bikes' Graham Shrive tells us the truth about frame flex.

Lennard Zinn joins tech editor Dan Cavallari to discuss the in-depth test Zinn performed on the most popular sunglasses for cyclists.

Gravel drivetrains exist, but do they really need to? Ben Delaney and Dan Cavallari discuss the merits of a dedicated gravel groupset.

The pursuit of the stiffest shoes may need to take a back seat to other more important considerations when you're ready to buy.

Want to hone your indoor riding plan this off-season? "Ride Inside" authors Joe Friel and Jim Rutberg have some ideas to make it a success.

Senior editor Betsy Welch took an 11-day excursion on the Colorado Trail. Find out what she brought, which of it was great, and what needed improvement.

Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso join tech editor Dan Cavallari to tell the story of Aurum Bikes; it's a passion project with heaps of engineering behind it.

Princeton CarbonWorks makes wheels that feature a sinusoidal rim pattern. What does that mean, and what benefits do riders derive from it?

Pro kit has evolved drastically over the last decade. Has everyday joe's kit changed with it? There are more similarities than differences.

We usually spot Tour de France tech on the ground, at the team hotels and the team buses before a stage. This year is a little different.

Painting a bicycle seems like it should be a simple process, but a closer look reveals design and process challenges the pros tackle with artistic zest.

Bikepacking the Colorado Trail takes a hearty soul — and a handpicked selection of gear. Betsy walks us through her choices.

Wheel systems give engineers more control over individual wheel components, so you know everything plays nicely together.

Tech moments at the Tour de France happen often — from a dropped chain to a secret skinsuit. Gear and tech can quietly dictate the winners and losers.

Storage has always been a challenge for cyclists. But there have never been better storage options — or more of them. Bye, sagging pockets.

Bicycle technology has evolved so rapidly in the last five years that mechanics have adapted to new roles and data interpretation to keep riders going fast.

Cooling fabrics help move moisture and reflect the sun's rays to keep you cool, which means you're no longer bound to light colors on the hot summer days.

Lennard Zinn's wheel study gives us the scoop on whether you should be riding climbing wheels or aero wheels. Zinn also explains the concept of moment of inertia.

Tech editor Dan Cavallari talks with product manager Garrett Getter from Specialized to get the lowdown on the new S-Works Power saddle with Mirror technology

Bibs are surprisingly complex pieces of clothing to design. What makes a good pair? That depends on who you are and what kind of riding you do.

Gaimon's post-racing career leans heavily on Strava's leaderboards. He says the fees are well worth it, but cautions against losing sight of the fun.

Both eTap and Di2 are excellent groups. But is SRAM or Shimano's system right for you? We answer that question on this episode of the VeloNews Tech Podcast.

Road tubeless has had a bumpy road to acceptance. Has it finally gained enough traction to become the future of road bike spec?

Is women's-specific design dead? No, but it certainly has undergone drastic changes in the last five years. Berne Broudy discusses the evolution.

Alison Tetrick joins tech editor Dan Cavallari to chat about training during Covid-19, recovering well, and carrying positivity in a whiskey flask.

Gravel bikes have gone soft! Suspension has taken over in some form, from flex to decouplers to actual suspension systems. Is it necessary?

Tech editor Dan Cavallari and editorial director Ben Delaney discuss the expanded role of the power meter as it's used for riding indoors.

The Mid South Gravel Race went off in the muck and mud last week in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Here's the gear we chose to get us through the slop.

Take a trip to the hell of the north to hear about Edvald Boasson Hagen and Michael Gogl from NTT Pro Cycling as they experiment with tubeless tires.

A cyclist's life is likely to involve a crash or two. Senior Editor Betsy Welch has seen all that and more in her pre-VeloNews life as a Registered Nurse. She joins Tech Editor Dan Cavallari on the tech podcast, to discuss crashing and recovery.

What gear do VeloNews editors hang onto? The gear that keeps taking a beating, coming in handy at the right moment, or catering to our laziness. These are the Keepers.

Evil Bikes sought to upend conventional thinking about what a gravel bike should be. With some unique geometry choices, the Chamois Hagar did just that.

What's new and cool in bicycle helmets? What's still tried and true? Dan Cavallari is joined by Ben Delaney, Jens Voigt, and more to discuss.

As the decade comes to a close, tech editor Dan Cavallari and editorial director Ben Delaney reflect on what tech developments changed the bike industry in the last ten years — for better and for worse.

The VeloNews Tech Podcast returns with a deep dive into the history of Zwift and the smart trainers that have grown up around the virtual riding world.

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Shimano banks on the burgeoning gravel scene with its newest drivetrain designed specifically for the rigors of multi-surface riding.

Having a hard time understanding modern full-suspension bikes? Not to worry, Dave Weagle helps us wrap our heads around complex concepts.

Want to make your bike a little faster without spending oodles of money? We talk to Jason Smith of Friction Facts to find out how.

Geoff Eaker, manager and operator of the A2 wind tunnel, explains the fundamentals of wind tunnel technology and how that impacts aero bike design.

We discuss how breathability works, how waterproof your cycling kit really needs to be, and why zippers don't work that well if you need to cool off.

We dig into the mysterious world of carbon fiber construction learning terms like modulus, resins, additives, and layups.

Power meters are everywhere, but do we actually understand how they work or what they actually do for us as cyclists?

There are a lot of misconceptions about e-bikes, so we decided to sort through the basics of what they are and how they work.

We speak with Chris Jacobson of Shimano North America to learn why riders like shorter saddles and talk about bike fitting.

Remember when rims had hooks to hold on the tire beads? Well, that is changing.

What’s up with all the “standards” in bottom bracket technology? Tech editor Dan Cavallari talks to Jay Sycip from Chris King.

The latest episode of the VeloNews Tech Podcast takes a closer look at chain line and how it impacts bike design

What is trail? No, not a dirt path you mountain bike on — we're talking about the often-misunderstood geometry measurement.

Tech editor Dan Cavallari talks with industry experts about all things aero bikes.

Tech editor Dan Cavallari catches up with Floyd's of Leadville proprietor Floyd Landis to talk CBD oil

If you're one of the many people who suffer from foot numbness while riding, you have come to the right place.

We speak with Enve Composites's Scott Neilsen about how carbon fiber manufacturing affects bicycle wheel design.

Chris Yu from Specialized walks us through Computational Fluid Dynamics and explains how it influences bicycle design today.

Should we be mad about the HBO movie that spoofs pro cycling? Plus: Key takeaways from Tour de Suisse and new TDF bikes and gear.