Bike Check: Josh McLean's Radio Helium Pro XXL

Apr 18, 2020

Written by Bart de Jong

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Name: Joshua McLean
Sponsors: Full Tilt, Radio, Promax Components, Onyx, FLY Racing, Tioga, Box, Oakley, Shimano, Odi Grips, HT Pedals, Park Tools and Tangent Products.
Mechanic: Usually just me, myself, and I

When did you get picked up by Radio Bikes?
Josh McLean: Well I actually ride for a bike shop in America called Full Tilt and the whole team runs the Radio Frames. I met Angie and Fritz Voigt in 2018, and a few months after meeting them we got to talking and came up with a plan together. I began riding for them early November 2018.

How do you like the feel and look of your bike?
Josh McLean: I’ve never been one to worry about how my bike looks. I feel like I’ve never really had a bike that has been colour coordinated until now. Considering I don’t change the size of my parts often, I guess you can say it feels pretty good. I would possibly only change something once or twice a year.

Radio Bikes are a rather new brand on the racing circuit, do you get to give product feedback to

the Germany based company?
Josh McLean: Simple answer is no. I never asked, but it would’ve been nice to be one of the first to try out their new Quartz and Carbon frame. I’ve never tested anything new out for a brand before, but I was in Australia most of last year, which we all know how far Australia is from everyone else.

What is the geometry and length of your frame?
Josh McLean: My top tube length- 21.75” and Chain stay length- 14.8” If you would like all the other geometry and lengths, check out their website.

Any Carbon products on your bike?
Josh McLean: No, the last time I had something carbon on my bike was early December 2015.

Do you like bike maintenance?
Josh McLean: I’d say I’m not a fan of doing it, but it always feels good after I’ve done it.

How does your toolbox look? Pretty well equipped?
Josh McLean: Yeah, I guess you could say I’m pretty well equipped. I feel like I have every tool to pull my bike apart and put it back together.

How do you like disc brakes?
Josh McLean: Nahh, too much extra maintenance for me.

What's a bike part you change on the regular and who helps you out with the parts?
Josh McLean: Right now, probably my pedals and tyres. I have a set of pedals I only use for racing and for bigger races. I like to have fresh tyres.

How much does the bike weigh?
Josh McLean: I’ve never weighed it before, so I wouldn’t have a clue.

When's the next time you'll be racing you think?
Josh McLean: Hopefully, late August or early September would be nice. I’m hoping the tracks open back up soon.

Please take us through your parts list:

Frame – Radio Helium Pro XXL
Fork – Tangent 10mm
Bars – Tangent Flat Iron
Grips – ODI Box
Stem – Radio
Headset – Promax
Brake lever – Promax
Brake – Promax
Cranks – Promax
Pedals – HT
Sprocket – Shimano
BB – Promax
Chain – Izumi
Seat – Tangent
Seatpost – Not sure
Seatpost clamp – Promax
Front hub – Onyx
Rear hub – Onyx Ultra SS
Front rim – Promax
Rear rim – Promax
Spokes – Not sure
Tires – Tioga Power Block
Tubes – Not sure
Chain tensioners – Built in Radio

Number plate – Box

Weight – Not sure

Thanks to: Angie and Fritz Voigt from Full Tilt, my parents and family for the on going support they give me, even though I stress them out a lot when I race. Also, everyone else who supports me. I appreciate it!