BikeRadar Podcast | The best cheap road bike upgrades

Do you really need to spend a ton of cash making your road bike better?

It was a close call with the Cannondale, but the lower price tag nailed it for Specialized

Russell Burton

Tom Marvin

Published: June 19, 2020 at 4:11 pm

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While it’s tempting to look at those super-spendy upgrades for your bike, it’s not always necessary to spend the big bucks.

In the latest episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Matthew and Simon talk through their top tips for making your road bike that little bit better, without it costing the earth.

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Tom Marvin

Senior technical editor

Tom Marvin is MBUK’s YouTube presenter and podcaster, as well as a regular contributor to BikeRadar. He writes mountain bike reviews for the site, while also testing components and kit. His work as a presenter has seen him race pro riders, tackle World Cup downhill courses and attend international launch events. He has been part of the MBUK and BikeRadar family for 11 years, contributing to all aspects of tech content, including a spell working heavily on Cycling Plus magazine. In that time, he has tested hundreds of bikes and more than 1,000 products. He has been mountain biking for 25 years, with cross-country (XC) and trail riding his speciality, although he’s more than happy dipping into the world of enduro whenever there’s a chance. Tom’s photos of bikes and food covered in ketchup can be found on his Instagram account.

Height: 182cm
Bike size: Large

BikeRadar Podcast | The best cheap road bike upgrades

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