{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6abd1c18fa77186cebe8d4cc/6abd1c9b82177b9ab84651af?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"R.I.P. Raleigh? Plus Shimano 13-speed Freehub LEAKED","description":"<p>In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar podcast, Simon and Warren discuss the demise of the Acell Group – a Dutch bicycle maker that owns a number of historic brands, including Raleigh, Lapierre and Haibike.</p>\n<p>This appears to be the latest fallout from the overstocking crisis that followed the bike industry's Covid boom, but what does it mean for everyday riders? As a veteran of the bike industry, Warren’s seen it all – and he has a few ideas as to why this keeps happening.</p>\n<p>Simon and Warren also discuss the apparent leak of a new Shimano freehub standard – designed for 13-speed drivetrains. Is another freehub standard what the bike industry needs? We're not so sure...</p>\n<p>Warren then talks us through his 90s mountain bike conversion, before finishing on the controversy surrounding padded bras and aero gains at the Tour de France Femmes.</p>\n<p>This podcast is sponsored by <a href=\"https://feedbacksports.com/\">Feedback Sports</a>.</p>\n<p>Read more on BikeRadar:</p>\n<ul>\n  <li><a href=\"https://www.bikeradar.com/news/accell-group-files-for-insolvency-after-1-8bn-buyout\">Owner of Raleigh and Lapierre files for insolvency after €1.8bn buyout</a></li>\n  <li><a href=\"https://www.bikeradar.com/news/leaked-details-suggest-shimano-13-speed-could-require-new-freehub-standard\">Leaked details suggest Shimano 13-speed could require new freehub standard</a></li>\n  <li><a href=\"https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/versus/1990s-mountain-bike-vs-2026-gravel-bike\">I converted a 1990s MTB into a full-suspension gravel bike – here's how it compares to a top 2026 gravel racer</a></li>\n  <li><a href=\"https://www.bikeradar.com/news/padded-bras-cause-controversy-at-tour-de-france-femmes\">Padded bras cause controversy at Tour de France Femmes ahead of stage four time trial</a><br></li>\n</ul><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href=\"https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices\">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>","author_name":"Kelsey Media"}