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Emma's countdown to the track World Championships is officially ON! Tune in to hear how she's preparing for her first big international event this year. It's fair to say, she's itching to race. Meanwhile Manon has COMPLETED her toughest ever cycling challenge, riding 300km across Wales in one day (yes, just one day) - but what made her so emotional on this week's episode?! The girls also reflect on Geraint Thomas' final race at the Tour of Britain and Emma fills Manon in on Chris Hoy's incredible Tour De 4. We'll be back next week with a very special guest... can you guess who?! Let's just say, it's pretty close to home for Emma. Watts Occurring Femmes is brought to you by Rouvy, and hosted by Pinarello. Want a free month on ROUVY, on us? Use code FEMMES when you sign up and explore everything ROUVY has to offer. SIGN UP HERE: https://rouvy.com/?utm_source=gtcc&utm_medium=direct-buy&utm_campaign=rouvy-brand&utm_term=femmes-podcast ROUVY connects indoor and outdoor by bringing the real routes from around the world to your home and ROUVY's new Route Creator tool allows users to film, upload and ride their favourite loops on ROUVY. Fancy a trip to your local Pinarello retailer? Visit https://pinarello.com/global/en/store-locator to find your local store today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The boys catch up fresh off their post-Tour of Britain hangovers and take a look back over an emotional week across the country. We get a look behind the curtain at how the Welsh took on G's big celebration. Do they both remember getting home? Do they know the words to Cwm Rhondda? We'll let you be the judge. G talks us through his emotions on the final race day of his career, and how fighting back tears is hard enough without having to ride 130km and finish in his hometown. There's also some Vuelta chat in there: does the red jersey look less nailed-on for Jonas now? Find out more about Lloyds inspiring work with British Cycling here: https://www.lloydsbank.com/about-us/british-cycling.html Fancy a trip to your local Pinarello retailer? Visit https://pinarello.com/global/en/store-locator to find your local store today. Watts Occurring is brought to you by Lloyds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An Irish road cyclist walks into the R&D department of an international bike brand and rides a prototype mountain bike. That's the joke.In this episode, Dave and Ronan discuss 32-inch-wheeled mountain bikes and whether Ronan is now a mountain biker.There's a detailed chat about the torque required when working with UDH hangers or SRAM Full Mount derailleurs, along with some buying advice for an appropriate torque wrench.There are new road bikes from Pinarello and Scott worth talking about, while Shimano's new cleats are equally worthy of discussion.The free-version of the episode wraps with a quick chat about Dave's recent counterfeit chain article, while the Member-only version offers some more detailed answers on this matter. Then it's time for Ask a Wrench, where Dave is joined by mechanic Zach Edwards in answering a handful of member-submitted technical questions.Happy geeking!As requested by a few members, we're now offering episode chapters – hope it works as expected! And a language warning for around the 9-minute mark, as Ronan is a potty mouth.Time stamps:1:23 - Corrections Corner for another podcast3:55 - Ronan is now a mountain biker?20:00 - PSA - Torque that UDH and Full Mount, plus a tangent on torque wrench choice33:28 - Shimano's new cleats42:26 - Explaining Pinarello's Dogma F-Series50:12 - Scott's interesting new Addict endurance road bike58:42 - Counterfeit versus Fake Chains1:14:18 - Ask a Wrench: Chain waxing in hot conditions (member only)1:20:50 - Ask a Wrench: Wheels with creaking spokes (member only)1:28:00 - Ask a Wrench: Setting up a kids bike for better shifting (member only)
The boys have made it to Wales. God's country. And they're ready to tackle the infamous Tumble tomorrow. The final Lloyds Tour of Britain stage on English soil saw the race finish atop Burton Dasset Country Park and saw the first battle of the climbers this race. Young Romain Gregoire took the day and the race lead. Can he keep it on The Tumble? For G, there was plenty of food-based gifts which he's keeping from Luke, some excellent Welsh Cakes deserving of our Lloyds Upstaged award, andd over in the Vuelta Joao Almeida did more than enough to take our Continental Tyres Chapeau of the Day. Enjoy the final two stages - and the boys will be back to talk about it on Monday. Find out more about Lloyds inspiring work with British Cycling here: https://www.lloydsbank.com/about-us/british-cycling.html Fancy a trip to your local Pinarello retailer? Visit https://pinarello.com/global/en/store-locator to find your local store today. And if you're in Cardiff for stage six of the Lloyds Tour of Britain, head to Pinarello's spot in the race village to check out some of G's bikes. Enter the Geraint Thomas Cycling Trust Raffle here: https://raffall.com/394820/enter-raffle-to-win-gs-final-race-raffle-in-support-of-the-gtct-hosted-by-geraint-thomas-cycling-trust Watts Occurring is brought to you by Lloyds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Emma and Manon are joined by female health expert Natalie Brown who dives into her research on the menstrual cycle and tackles the topic of periods. Natalie brought some fascinating insights to the studio and answered Emma and Manon's questions that we're sure most women want to know. This is essential listening for all cycling fans. A huge thank you to Natalie for giving us her time and expertise. You can find out more about her groundbreaking work here: https://www.instagram.com/Optimal.Period/ Sticking to a similar theme, we'll be back next week talking all things body image, social media, as well as answering your latest questions for the girls. Watts Occurring Femmes is brought to you by Rouvy, and hosted by Pinarello. Want a free month on ROUVY, on us? Use code FEMMES when you sign up and explore everything ROUVY has to offer. SIGN UP HERE: https://rouvy.com/?utm_source=gtcc&utm_medium=direct-buy&utm_campaign=rouvy-brand&utm_term=femmes-podcast ROUVY connects indoor and outdoor by bringing the real routes from around the world to your home and ROUVY's new Route Creator tool allows users to film, upload and ride their favourite loops on ROUVY. Fancy a trip to your local Pinarello retailer? Visit https://pinarello.com/global/en/store-locator to find your local store today. Oh, and a huge thank you to Arlo & Jacob for Emma and Manon's snazzy armchairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We had a British winner at the Lloyds Tour of Britain today - and it angered G! Much to Luke's amusement. 20-year-olds shouldn't have 12 wins in a pro season according to G, but Brennan is putting on a show this year. Can he win the whole race? Luke thinks he might just do exactly that. Elsewhere, Luke's been causing crashes, G's nearly had his arm ripped off, and we're wrapping him in Watts Occurring cotton wool until Cardiff. Over in the Vuelta, Juan Ayuso is ignoring absolutely every thing going on around him to win again... but the boys picked someone else for their Continental Tyres Chapeau of the Day. And in the UK, a young lad wouldn't let G sign his beautiful design... incase he ruined it. That attitude was more than enough to win our Lloyds Upstaged prize. See you tomorrow! Find out more about Lloyds inspiring work with British Cycling here: https://www.lloydsbank.com/about-us/british-cycling.html Fancy a trip to your local Pinarello retailer? Visit https://pinarello.com/global/en/store-locator to find your local store today. And if you're in Cardiff for stage six of the Lloyds Tour of Britain, head to Pinarello's spot in the race village to check out some of G's bikes. Enter the Geraint Thomas Cycling Trust Raffle here: https://raffall.com/394820/enter-raffle-to-win-gs-final-race-raffle-in-support-of-the-gtct-hosted-by-geraint-thomas-cycling-trust Watts Occurring is brought to you by Lloyds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lloyds Tour of Britain day two is in the books and it was another big, dominant sprint win for Olav Kooij. Behind the scenes, G was accusing Luke of attacking INEOS during a puncture while Luke was giving all his tactics away to Visma Lease-a-Bike. Both those stories will make sense when you listen. Brilliantly as well, the lads are sharing a hotel tonight - so they were able to pod in the same room! That does't happen very often. There's some brilliant fan stories in Lloyds Upstaged plus a special shout out to our Continental Tyres Chapeau of the Day Tom Pidcock after a hectic day at the Vuelta. See you tomorrow! Find out more about Lloyds inspiring work with British Cycling here: https://www.lloydsbank.com/about-us/british-cycling.html Fancy a trip to your local Pinarello retailer? Visit https://pinarello.com/global/en/store-locator to find your local store today. And if you're in Cardiff for stage six of the Lloyds Tour of Britain, head to Pinarello's spot in the race village to check out some of G's bikes. Enter the Geraint Thomas Cycling Trust Raffle here: https://raffall.com/394820/enter-raffle-to-win-gs-final-race-raffle-in-support-of-the-gtct-hosted-by-geraint-thomas-cycling-trust Watts Occurring is brought to you by Lloyds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There's been a lot of build up to G's final race and, well, he nearly missed it. A plane mechanical and a thunder storm conspired to stop him travelling to Suffolk until 1am last night, but he got there. Thank the lord for that. We'd have had to rip up some big old Watts Occurring plans. Anyway, he rolled out from Woodbridge this morning resplendent in his new INEOS jersey aboard his stunning special edition Pinarello DOGMA F and the Lloyds Tour of Britain was underway. Luke was in the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale team car calling the shots and his boy Tord Gudmestad nearly pulled off a brilliant stage win. He's also an excellent songwriter. You'll have to listen for that story. There was some incredible fans on the roadside and the boys went through some of their favourites in our new feature Lloyds Upstaged. Bit of Vuelta chat and that's your lot. We will see you tomorrow. Find out more about Lloyds inspiring work with British Cycling here: https://www.lloydsbank.com/about-us/british-cycling.html Fancy a trip to your local Pinarello retailer? Visit https://pinarello.com/global/en/store-locator to find your local store today. And if you're in Newport for the start of stage six of the Lloyds Tour of Britain, head to Pinarello's spot in the race village to check out some of G's bikes. Enter the Geraint Thomas Cycling Trust Raffle here: https://raffall.com/394820/enter-raffle-to-win-gs-final-race-raffle-in-support-of-the-gtct-hosted-by-geraint-thomas-cycling-trust Watts Occurring is brought to you by Lloyds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The day has arrived. Geraint Thomas is about to begin his final ever bike race as a pro. It's going to be an emotional week at the Lloyds Tour of Britain. G will be decked out in his special edition INEOS Grenadiers jersey and part of a strong INEOS team, on home roads. Luke's also gonna be there, calling the shots for Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale, and we'll be bringing you a whole host of pods across the week, in partnership with Lloyds. See you after stage one. Find out more about Lloyds inspiring work with British Cycling here: https://www.lloydsbank.com/about-us/british-cycling.html Fancy a trip to your local Pinarello retailer? Visit https://pinarello.com/global/en/store-locator to find your local store today. And if you're in Newport for the start of stage six of the Lloyds Tour of Britain, head to Pinarello's spot in the race village to check out some of G's bikes. Enter the Geraint Thomas Cycling Trust Raffle here: https://raffall.com/394820/enter-raffle-to-win-gs-final-race-raffle-in-support-of-the-gtct-hosted-by-geraint-thomas-cycling-trust Want to try NordVPN? Head to https://nordvpn.com/gtcc for a special sign up deal. Watts Occurring is brought to you by Lloyds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on Watts Occurring Femmes, Emma reveals all on how her boyfriend Matty Richardson broke the flying 200m world record… TWICE! Could they become the fastest couple in the world!? Watch this space... Meanwhile Manon is prepping for an epic challenge all of her own - riding the length of Wales this weekend! It'll be around 300km all in and you can follow along with Manon by visiting her Instagram page: @manonlloyd5. We'll be back next week with the fascinating Natalie Brown, talking all things female health in sport. Watts Occurring Femmes is brought to you by Rouvy, and hosted by Pinarello. Want a free month on ROUVY, on us? Use code FEMMES when you sign up and explore everything ROUVY has to offer. SIGN UP HERE: https://rouvy.com/?utm_source=gtcc&utm_medium=direct-buy&utm_campaign=rouvy-brand&utm_term=femmes-podcast ROUVY connects indoor and outdoor by bringing the real routes from around the world to your home and ROUVY's new Route Creator tool allows users to film, upload and ride their favourite loops on ROUVY. Fancy a trip to your local Pinarello retailer? Visit https://pinarello.com/global/en/store-locator to find your local store today. Oh, and a huge thank you to Arlo & Jacob for Emma and Manon's snazzy armchairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Manon and Emma welcomed cycling royalty to the pod this week: Orla Chennaoui. Orla was fresh off a remarkable day on the bike, taking on L'Etape du Tour de France Femmes. Their chat started with that and then headed into incredibly inspirational territory. Orla is a star, and it was our pleasure to welcome her to the pod. Watts Occurring Femmes is brought to you by Rouvy, and hosted by Pinarello. Want a free month on ROUVY, on us? Use code FEMMES when you sign up and explore everything ROUVY has to offer. SIGN UP HERE: https://rouvy.com/?utm_source=gtcc&utm_medium=direct-buy&utm_campaign=rouvy-brand&utm_term=femmes-podcast ROUVY connects indoor and outdoor by bringing the real routes from around the world to your home and ROUVY's new Route Creator tool allows users to film, upload and ride their favourite loops on ROUVY. Fancy a trip to your local Pinarello retailer? Visit https://pinarello.com/global/en/store-locator to find your local store today. Oh, and a huge thank you to Arlo & Jacob for Emma and Manon's snazzy armchairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Four years ago, Amy Hudson had barely started cycling. Now? Well, she just finished riding the entire men's Tour de France route... including the transfers. She credits the bike with saving her life and her story is a remarkable, inspiring tale of human endeavour. Emma and Manon were delighted to welcome Amy to the show - and sat there open mouthed as she told her story! We know you're going to love this. Go and follow Amy! https://www.instagram.com/amy.cycling.adventures/ Watts Occurring Femmes is brought to you by Rouvy, and hosted by Pinarello. Want a free month on ROUVY, on us? Use code FEMMES when you sign up and explore everything ROUVY has to offer. SIGN UP HERE: https://rouvy.com/?utm_source=gtcc&utm_medium=direct-buy&utm_campaign=rouvy-brand&utm_term=femmes-podcast ROUVY connects indoor and outdoor by bringing the real routes from around the world to your home and ROUVY's new Route Creator tool allows users to film, upload and ride their favourite loops on ROUVY. Fancy a trip to your local Pinarello retailer? Visit https://pinarello.com/global/en/store-locator to find your local store today. Oh, and a huge thank you to Arlo & Jacob for Emma and Manon's snazzy armchairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When Emma Finucane walked into the Watts Occurring Femmes studio yesterday, the team had to bow down at her feet. She's now an MBE! Manon Lloyd got the inside scoop on what it's like to receive such an honour from Princess Anne. She also told Emma about her own recent brush with cycling royalty - when she interviewed G at the end of the Tour! The girls also dig into the Tour de France Femmes and Pauline Ferrand Prevot's remarkable victory for France, before taking on a whole load of listener questions. And yes, that's where Emma revealed she once cried while at 1,000 watts. You need to stick around for that. We'll be back next week with the incredible Amy Hudson, who's just finished a mindblowing cycling challenge of her own. Watts Occurring Femmes is brought to you by Rouvy, and hosted by Pinarello. Want a free month on ROUVY, on us? Use code FEMMES when you sign up and explore everything ROUVY has to offer. SIGN UP HERE: https://rouvy.com/?utm_source=gtcc&utm_medium=direct-buy&utm_campaign=rouvy-brand&utm_term=femmes-podcast ROUVY connects indoor and outdoor by bringing the real routes from around the world to your home and ROUVY's new Route Creator tool allows users to film, upload and ride their favourite loops on ROUVY. Want to check out your local Pinarello retailer? Visit https://pinarello.com/global/en/store-locator to find your local store today. Oh, and a huge thank you to Arlo & Jacob for Emma and Manon's snazzy armchairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on Watts Occurring Femmes, Manon puts Emma under the spotlight. How do you win Olympic Gold? And how do you even begin to think about backing that up four years later, at your second Olympics? This is a fascinating chat into Emma's mindset and shows just how she's become a world champion and three-time Olympic medallist at such a young age. Watts Occurring Femmes is brought to you by Rouvy, and hosted by Pinarello. Want a free month on ROUVY, on us? Use code FEMMES when you sign up and explore everything ROUVY has to offer. SIGN UP HERE: https://rouvy.com/?utm_source=gtcc&utm_medium=direct-buy&utm_campaign=rouvy-brand&utm_term=femmes-podcast ROUVY connects indoor and outdoor by bringing the real routes from around the world to your home and ROUVY's new Route Creator tool allows users to film, upload and ride their favourite loops on ROUVY. Want to check out your local Pinarello retailer? Visit https://pinarello.com/global/en/store-locator to find your local store today. Oh, and a huge thank you to Arlo & Jacob for Emma and Manon's snazzy armchairs. The girls will be back next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Introducing... Watts Occurring Femmes! Yes, that's right, Manon Lloyd and Emma Finucane have joined the Watts Occurring family. They'll be bringing you weekly episodes from inside the world of women's cycling, welcoming guests, eating Welsh cakes, and we'll also be tracking Emma's journey to the LA Olympics. This could be the best idea Luke and G have ever had. Luke joined the girls for part one of their first episode, before they delved into the Tour de France Femmes. Enjoy. Watts Occurring Femmes is brought to you by Rouvy, and hosted by Pinarello. Want a free month on ROUVY, on us? Use code FEMMES when you sign up and explore everything ROUVY has to offer. ROUVY connects indoor and outdoor by bringing the real routes from around the world to your home and ROUVY's new Route Creator tool allows users to film, upload and ride their favourite loops on ROUVY. Sign up here. Want to check out your local Pinarello retailer? Visit pinarello.com/global/en/store-locator to find your local store today. Oh, and a huge thank you to Arlo & Jacob for Emma and Manon's snazzy armchairs. The girls will be back next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're in thick of race season and there's plenty to discuss on the tech front. The mountain bike world is rubbing their eyes at the sight of a 32-inch-wheeled full suspension. Meanwhile, on the road, it's the Time Trial that continues to tease future tech trends. Join Ronan Mc Laughlin, Dave Rome, and Alex Hunt as they discuss these new sightings.Outside of racing, you'll also hear the geeks talk about a revised scoring system from the helmet test lab of Virginia Tech. Meanwhile, Dave has a PSA closely related to the latest edition of his Threaded workshop series. Plus there's chat about news from DT Swiss, Pinarello, and Lightweight.Members of Escape Collective get access to the popular Ask a Wrench segment at the end of the episode. This week, pro race mechanic Brad Copeland joins Dave Rome in answering questions related to narrowing down choices in buying a gravel wheelset, how to go about converting a certain suspension fork for use with dropbars, and whether there's a difference between Shimano GRX and Ultegra brakes.Time stamps:2:00 - BMC's big wheel testing13:40 - Tour Time Trial tech23:40 - Virginia Tech updates its helmet star ratings32:00 - a PSA that every part is safety critical41:00 - Lightweight's big update47:40 - Pinarello's new gravel bikes49:20 - DT Swiss' stop ride notice52:30 - Alex's new bike day53:30 - Ask a Wrench with Brad Copeland (member only)54:45 - Thoughts on upgrading gravel bike wheels1:10:00 - Converting a MTB to dropbar with a remote lockout suspension1:20:00 - Shimano Ultegra versus GRX brakes
June has started with a bang when it comes to new cycling tech. This week we've seen the long-awaited release of new Shimano XTR Di2, the next generation Super Record from Campagnolo, and a welcomed new power pedal from Favero. All are new products that Dave Rome and Ronan Mc Laughlin discuss, in addition to being covered in more detail on Escape Collective.In addition to all that, Unbound gravel saw a whole bunch of unreleased bikes being raced, which Dave and Josh Weinberg (US tech and culture editor) discuss.Of course, there's also the usual PSA, Ronan has something on his mind, and the episode wraps with the member-only Ask a Wrench segment (with Zach Edwards of Boulder Groupetto helping to answer questions). Members can submit new questions here.As a reminder, this week also brought a special episode of Geek Warning where Shimano's North American MTB product manager, Nick Murdick, was interviewed about all things related to new XTR Di2.Timestamps:2:30 - New Shimano XTR7:50 - Campagnolo's new Super Record WRL 1319:15 - Favero Assioma Pro RS road power pedals27:45 - PSA on eye safety32:00 - On Ronan's mind, uh oh40:00 - Unbound tech42:30 - Specialized's new Diverge45:30 - A name suggestion for the new Pinarello gravel racer47:00 - Factor's two new unreleased gravel bikes51:50 - Orbea's also got two new gravel bikes going around54:00 - And Vos on a new Cervelo gravel race bike?55:00 - Euro versus US gravel racing seen in bike design1:00:30 - A pre-installed backup tube1:04:30 - Ask a Wrench (member-only)1:06:15 - How to adjust eccentric bottom brackets on single-speeds1:11:30 - A tip for finding dropped items1:15:40 - Our favourite hand cleaner? Hello gloves.1:22:00 - Removing the impossibly stuck crank
Are the UCI about to ban narrow handlebars, Jesse might have a fee regrets about his new position. Some bike brands might be moving home in 2026 and we have 4 Dogs or Fast Bikes.
Unbound has become the epicenter for not just the latest gravel bike tech but also some of the most interesting equipment choices of the year. Alvin Holbrook spent the week in Emporia, Kansas, tracking the race and also tracking down prototype bikes from Orbea, Pinarello, and Specialized. He also found Lachlan Morton's Cannondale Topstone with its water-carrying Tailfin rack and custom front bag, some unreleased rubber from Pirelli, and what most of us would consider a reverse tire set-up that ended up winning the race.
Dans cet épisode, on discute avec Charles Ouimet, influenceur cycliste et créateur de contenu, des grandes tendances qui transforment l'industrie du vélo. Gravel, Vélo à Assistance Électrique (VAE), Direct-to-Consumer, retour des vélos aéro : on fait le tour des enjeux et des opportunités. Est-ce que les marques traditionnelles sont en train de perdre la game ? Est-ce que l'influence pèse plus que l'expertise et la connaissance? À écouter pour comprendre où s'en va l'industrie cycliste en 2025.
We ask a pro mechanic who races at a domestic level what bike he intends to buy in 2025. What are the biggest issues facing home mechanics and Chris gives us a Peaks Challenge wrap up.
Diego Colosio is one of the most experienced sales executives in the cycling business today. Diego's journey spans over three decades from building frames in a small Lombardi area workshop to leading global sales for iconic brands like 3T, Cinelli, Colnago, Bianchi, and now Pinarello. We explore his remarkable career, the evolution of the industry and his unique perspective on leadership shaped by his philosophy of being "The owner of your face" which is, in other words, your reputation.Read the latest 'The Business of Cycling' BlogSign up for 'The Business of Cycling' Newsletter
Most Kiwis will know the name Mark Hadlow. The NZ Order of Merit recipient is best known internationally for his roles in King Kong and the Hobbit, but he has his fingers in many pies. In 2017, Hadlow had a one man show called MAMIL (Middle Aged Man in Lycra), exploring the male midlife crisis and the way many of them turn to road cycling. The show received rave reviews, touring the country for eight years. Seven years on, Hadlow has created a sequel – GOMIL, standing for Grumpy Old Man in Lycra, premiering in Christchurch in early 2025. He told Heather du Plessis-Allan that it was great being back in the saddle – literally. “The show opens with a big sequence, so it's really interesting getting back on the Pinarello again,” he said. “Oh goodness me, that was fun.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Spin Cycle, we dive into the biggest milk-related controversy to hit cycling since Eddy Merckx hung up his wheels, plus:Tom Pidcock's unique sponsorship arrangement with Scott and Pinarello, and the implications for Ineos and Q36.5.David Gaudu's new look and philosophical approach to racing.Tadej Pogačar's 2025 race schedule, which includes a return to the Tour of Flanders and a possible Giro d'Italia appearance.Maxim Van Gils's transfer to Red Bull Bora-Hansgrohe and the team's strengthened Classics squad.Remco Evenepoel's new safety campaign and the Dutch reach technique.And lots, lots more.Join Escape Collective for more of the cycling content you love.
It's a big week in the cycling tech world with Strava dropping a bomb on many connected apps. To learn more about what this upcoming change could mean for you, Ray Maker, aka DCRainMaker, joins the pod.Following that chat, you'll hear from Suvi, Ronan, Dave, and Brad on various topics, ranging from Rouleur Live, a bunch of new bikes, and answering a couple of member questions. Plus, Dave shares something on his mind that then follows a different path.As usual, we encourage you to visit escapecollective.com to see and learn more about the products and themes discussed.Enjoy!Time stamps:1:00 - DCRainMaker joins to explain Strava's unexpected API changes21:30 - Rouleur Live highlights25:30 - Reap Type 300 gravel bike and rapid prototyping32:40 - On our mind: products shouldn't be annoying to use and an unexpected tangent into disc brake caliper piston service and Dave's tool testing43:30 - Bunch of new bikes, starting with the Mondraker Arid Carbon gravel bike46:30 - Argonaut's Supernaut48:00 - Colnago has a new steel bike, the Steelnovo52:25 - Pinarello's entry-level F1 road bike56:00 - DT Swiss partners on a dynamo hub and complete wheels59:50 - Ask a Wrench: Brake feel and air in Shimano brakes1:09:00 - Ask a Expert: Why compliance matters beyond the tyres
Brian Park and Sarah sat down with Federico Sbrissa, Pinarello's Chief Marketing Officer and Federico Meneghetti, the R&D Engineer on the mountain bike project just after Tom Pidcock took the win at the Nove Mesto World Cup at the end of May. We talked about why Pinarello decided to make a mountain bike after a decade without one, how their prototype mountain bike came to win a World Cup race just four months after the project was started, and what's next for Pinarello in the mountain bike space. We also go into a lot of detail about the suspension, geometry and layup of the Dogma XC cross-country mountain bike.
It's time to geek out. This week Brad Copeland, Ronan McLaughlin, and Dave Rome are on the pod to talk all the major news in the world of tech and what's on their minds.There's a new road bike from Pinarello, and a new head unit that promises to be self-sustaining, and a more affordable full suspension race bike from Specialized. Plus Dave and Brad share some things on their minds.Forward warning and an apology as the sound quality on this one doesn't meet our usual standard. Dave was already under the weather, and if that weren't enough, he then had mic issues. The information is there, it's just Dave sounds like virus-riddled bot!Escape Collective's podcasts are made possible by our members. Head on over to escapecollective.com/member to support this show and everything else on our podcast network.Also, we'd love to get your feedback on this show and our other shows. Share your thoughts at escapecollective.com/podcast-survey.Time stamps:2:24 - New Pinarello Dogma11:50 - Coros' entry into head units22:05 - More new alloy from Specialized, this time the Chisel FS28:33 - Spoken has been run, a bonus episode is incoming29:25 - Spare seatpost length is on Brad's mind33:30 - Dave explains why he's a reformed chain waxer43:50 - Quick tech bite in the form of Giant's new kids bike50:05 - Brad shares a tip for getting tips
It's time to geek out. This week Brad Copeland, Ronan McLaughlin, and Dave Rome are on the pod to talk all the major news in the world of tech and what's on their minds.There's a new road bike from Pinarello, and a new head unit that promises to be self-sustaining, and a more affordable full suspension race bike from Specialized. Plus Dave and Brad share some things on their minds.Forward warning and an apology as the sound quality on this one doesn't meet our usual standard. Dave was already under the weather, and if that weren't enough, he then had mic issues. The information is there, it's just Dave sounds like virus-riddled bot!Escape Collective's podcasts are made possible by our members. Head on over to escapecollective.com/member to support this show and everything else on our podcast network.Also, we'd love to get your feedback on this show and our other shows. Share your thoughts at escapecollective.com/podcast-survey.Time stamps:2:24 - New Pinarello Dogma11:50 - Coros' entry into head units22:05 - More new alloy from Specialized, this time the Chisel FS28:33 - Spoken has been run, a bonus episode is incoming29:25 - Spare seatpost length is on Brad's mind33:30 - Dave explains why he's a reformed chain waxer43:50 - Quick tech bite in the form of Giant's new kids bike50:05 - Brad shares a tip for getting tips
A lot has happened in the world of cycling tech over the past week. The Dauphine has teased new bikes getting dialled in for the Tour. While Unbound has shown that gravel tech is still progressing at a rapid rate, including wider tyres, new 1x drivetrains, and aero-shaped suspension.There's a full cast of geeks to chat about it, with Ronan Mc Laughlin tuning in to discuss what's new in the road space, while Dave Rome and new-old voice Brad Copeland discuss the rest.Of course the geeks discuss something on their mind which should prove helpful for anyone with a stuck crank. The episode closes with tech news including Fulcrum's new Sharq wheels, a new gravel race handlebar from Pro, a well-priced mountain bike shifter upgrade from SRAM, and more.Escape Collective's podcasts are made possible by our members. Head on over to escapecollective.com/member to support this show and everything else on our podcast network.Also, we'd love to get your feedback on this show and our other shows. Share your thoughts at escapecollective.com/podcast-survey.Time stamps:4:26 - A swarm of new road bikes are coming from Canyon, Willier, Pinarello, and more24:00 - A corrections corner24:51 - New tech seen at Unbound Gravel, including things from SRAM, wider wheels, aero Fox suspension, and new bikes42:20 - On our mind: stubborn crank bolts and methods for overcoming them55:00 – Bianchi's ribbon-cutting ceremony has us giggling58:20 – Fulcrum's new wavy-shaped Sharq wheels1:02:40 – Pro Bike Gear's new Discover Aero Carbon handlebar for better GRX integration1:08:10 - SRAM's new Pod Rocker upgrade for AXS
A lot has happened in the world of cycling tech over the past week. The Dauphine has teased new bikes getting dialled in for the Tour. While Unbound has shown that gravel tech is still progressing at a rapid rate, including wider tyres, new 1x drivetrains, and aero-shaped suspension.There's a full cast of geeks to chat about it, with Ronan Mc Laughlin tuning in to discuss what's new in the road space, while Dave Rome and new-old voice Brad Copeland discuss the rest.Of course the geeks discuss something on their mind which should prove helpful for anyone with a stuck crank. The episode closes with tech news including Fulcrum's new Sharq wheels, a new gravel race handlebar from Pro, a well-priced mountain bike shifter upgrade from SRAM, and more.Escape Collective's podcasts are made possible by our members. Head on over to escapecollective.com/member to support this show and everything else on our podcast network.Also, we'd love to get your feedback on this show and our other shows. Share your thoughts at escapecollective.com/podcast-survey.Time stamps:4:26 - A swarm of new road bikes are coming from Canyon, Willier, Pinarello, and more24:00 - A corrections corner24:51 - New tech seen at Unbound Gravel, including things from SRAM, wider wheels, aero Fox suspension, and new bikes42:20 - On our mind: stubborn crank bolts and methods for overcoming them55:00 – Bianchi's ribbon-cutting ceremony has us giggling58:20 – Fulcrum's new wavy-shaped Sharq wheels1:02:40 – Pro Bike Gear's new Discover Aero Carbon handlebar for better GRX integration1:08:10 - SRAM's new Pod Rocker upgrade for AXS
Oi, you there! You can't record your podcast around here…We've got a special bonus Dauphiné and election edition of the road.cc Podcast this week, because surely you didn't think we were going to ignore THAT incident, involving a seemingly super top secret new Pinarello Dogma and a stubborn British team at the key pre-Tour tune-up race, did you?So, with everyone (including a few other podcasts) talking about our tech team's run-in at the Dauphiné with the Ineos Grenadiers – who were steadfastly obstinate about refusing to allow any filming or photography around their shiny new bikes (despite said bikes appearing on TV all this week) – Jack, Ryan, Jamie, and Mat decided to go behind the scenes (or the team car, or the hedge) to discuss what really went on in France, and why pro teams continue to ‘play the game' when it comes to new bike tech. We also chat about the other new bikes Mat and Jamie spotted at the Dauphiné, and where bike tech is headed in the future. Oh, and why white handlebar tape is back in fashion…Meanwhile, in part two, Ryan and Jack were joined by Cycling UK's Sarah McMonagle to discuss that other big topic of the moment, the general election, and why cycling policy needs a reset come next month – before digging out our crystal balls to find out what active travel pledges (if any) will pop up in the major parties' manifestos over the next few weeks…
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In this conversation, Neil interviews Dimitris Katsanis, one of the world leading experts in bike design. They discuss the UCI regulations that govern bike design for road and track racing. Dimitris explains the evolution of bike design and the role of carbon fiber and titanium in creating lightweight and aerodynamic bikes. He also talks about his collaboration with Pinarello and the development of the Dogma F8 and F10 bikes. Dimitris emphasizes the importance of balancing weight, stiffness, and aerodynamics in bike design and the ongoing pursuit of improvement in the field. In this part of the conversation, Dimitris Katsanis discusses the evolution of bike design, the importance of aerodynamics and system drag reduction, the differences between track and road bike design, the interactions between the bike and rider, the impact of weight and aerodynamics in solo breakaways, the ongoing weight vs. aero debate, the role of stiffness in bike design, the relationship between stiffness and comfort in bike frames, and the potential of 3D printing and additive manufacturing in bike manufacturing. In this conversation, we also discuss the limitations of carbon fiber in bike design and the potential of 3D printing to overcome these limitations. He explains how 3D printing allows for the creation of custom shapes and internal structures that can improve the performance and weight of bike components. Katsanis shares examples of 3D printed handlebars and frames that are lighter than their carbon fiber counterparts. He also discusses the future of mass customization in bike design and the impact of regulations on innovation. Finally, he speculates on what bikes may look like in the future if design restrictions were lifted.Chapters06:40 Introduction and Background11:10 UCI Regulations and Bike Design17:48 Evolution of Bike Design and UCI Regulations25:27 Influence of Weight and Aerodynamics on Bike Performance32:01 Pushing the Limits of Aerodynamics37:16 Yaw Sensitivity and Aerofoil Sections40:53 Continual Improvement in Bike Design42:25 The Evolution of Bike Design42:51 Aerodynamics and System Drag Reduction44:21 Track vs. Road Bike Design47:05 Interactions Between Bike and Rider48:02 The Importance of Aero in Solo Breakaways53:00 Weight vs. Aero Debate56:00 The Impact of Weight on Performance58:04 The Role of Stiffness in Bike Design01:04:01 Stiffness and Comfort in Bike Frames01:11:56 Materials in Bike Design: Steel, Aluminum, Titanium, and Carbon Fiber01:18:08 The Potential of 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing01:19:45 The Limitations of Carbon Fiber01:21:41 The Potential of 3D Printing01:24:10 The Surprising Lightness of 3D Printed Titanium01:28:02 The Future of Mass Customization01:34:06 The Impact of Regulations on Bike Design01:43:09 Speculating on the Bike of the Future
Joshua Riddle is originally from North Carolina and and has been working in the cycling industry in Italy for 15 years. He started his career at Trek Italy 2010 which recently closed their doors due to consolidation of their European offices to Madrid.Joshua has worked in Marketing for Trek, Pinarello, Campagnolo, Basso Bikes, and is currently the Global Marketing Manager at Hayes Bicycles.I spoke with Joshua about the current state of the industry and the evolution of the bicycle market in recent years. We also discussed what he sees as unique about Italian cycling brands that the brands themselves often have a hard time recognizing.Read the latest 'The Business of Cycling' BlogSign up for 'The Business of Cycling' Newsletter
Welcome back to Geek Warning! In this week's edition of the regular show, Ronan and Dave discuss why current road bikes may not be ready for emerging trends in seated positions. Later Ronan shares a PSA related to multi-tools that turns out to be more of a Pick One and a rant.On the news side, the geeks discuss the new Cannondale Scalpel cross-country race bike. Pinarello has finally officially revealed its Bolide F HR that Italy will race on the track in Paris. There's more 3D-printed tech to discuss in the hubs of Scope's new and impressively light Artech wheels. And Dave gets excited at the chance to talk about Feedback Sports' new Pliers Wrench tool.As usual, the end of the episode is kept for a quick discussion of other interesting new things. There you'll hear about Wahoo's firmware update, another new Mirror saddle (the comfy 3D-printed type) from Specialized, and CeramicSpeed's new OSPW RS derailleur cages.Happy geeking!Time stamps:4:25 - Cannondale's new Scalpel is yet another 120 mm cross-country bike option9:10 - Pinarello's 3D-printed Bolide F HR track bike is now official15:10 - More 3D-printed tech with Scope's new Artech wheels23:40 - Feedback Sports release a Pliers Wrench28:00 - The limitations of modern road bike geometry is on Ronan's mind40:45 - A non-PSA that unexpectedly into a wider topic and Pick One about multi-tools53:40 – A firmware update to Wahoo head units55:15 – Specialized brings S-Works Mirror technology to the Phenom saddle56:04 - Our thoughts on CeramicSpeed's new OSPW RS1:01:00 - Where much of the Escape Collective team will be next week
Welcome back to Geek Warning! In this week's edition of the regular show, Ronan and Dave discuss why current road bikes may not be ready for emerging trends in seated positions. Later Ronan shares a PSA related to multi-tools that turns out to be more of a Pick One and a rant.On the news side, the geeks discuss the new Cannondale Scalpel cross-country race bike. Pinarello has finally officially revealed its Bolide F HR that Italy will race on the track in Paris. There's more 3D-printed tech to discuss in the hubs of Scope's new and impressively light Artech wheels. And Dave gets excited at the chance to talk about Feedback Sports' new Pliers Wrench tool.As usual, the end of the episode is kept for a quick discussion of other interesting new things. There you'll hear about Wahoo's firmware update, another new Mirror saddle (the comfy 3D-printed type) from Specialized, and CeramicSpeed's new OSPW RS derailleur cages.Happy geeking!Time stamps:4:25 - Cannondale's new Scalpel is yet another 120 mm cross-country bike option9:10 - Pinarello's 3D-printed Bolide F HR track bike is now official15:10 - More 3D-printed tech with Scope's new Artech wheels23:40 - Feedback Sports release a Pliers Wrench28:00 - The limitations of modern road bike geometry is on Ronan's mind40:45 - A non-PSA that unexpectedly into a wider topic and Pick One about multi-tools53:40 – A firmware update to Wahoo head units55:15 – Specialized brings S-Works Mirror technology to the Phenom saddle56:04 - Our thoughts on CeramicSpeed's new OSPW RS1:01:00 - Where much of the Escape Collective team will be next week
Are road cyclists bio-hacking, some new channels take flight in cycling YouTube, while comparing bikes is a thing again. Chapters00:00 intro00:30 Bio-Hacking On The Bike09:58 Mitch Boyer Blows Up14:53 Comparison Videos Are Back27:22 Zwift Pinarello Collab 31:34 Do Team Names Matter?41:41 Pro Continental Teams46:20 2024 Announcement Posts Grab a nero kit: https://nero-club.myshopify.comSUBSCRIBE On Youtube: http://bit.ly/2gMWc1tThe Nero Show is available on your favourite Podcast platformSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0UEODvANsVqrvSZV5TAqBvAmazon:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/28558e66-2a6b-4ff5-a6bf-709f05b1ffe9Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nero-cycling-show-|-unfiltered-cycling-podcast/id1659229051 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Good chain lubes can extend the life of your drivetrain, and bad ones can shorten them – but do you know how much that might actually cost you? A new online calculator using Zero Friction Cycling's data aims to tell you just that. Our crew of geeks also pick their favorite road helmets, Ronan has some thoughts on stock component sizes, the UCI is at it again, 3T and Bianchi have some fancy new gravel bikes, and if come across some new Pinarellos that seem way, way too cheap, there might be a reason for that.Timestamps:6:03 – The UCI has updated their penalties, but it's probably not going to change anything10:07 – That cheap bottle of chain lube might actually cost you $5,000.17:20 – More bad news from the bike industry18:19 – Pinarello needs a better fence – and maybe a stronger door20:25 – Stock component sizes, chickens, and eggs32:54 – Our favorite road helmets47:50 – Bianchi's new Impulso RC gravel bike actually looks really good48:21 – 3T is going really, really big with its new Extrema Italia gravel bike
Good chain lubes can extend the life of your drivetrain, and bad ones can shorten them – but do you know how much that might actually cost you? A new online calculator using Zero Friction Cycling's data aims to tell you just that. Our crew of geeks also pick their favorite road helmets, Ronan has some thoughts on stock component sizes, the UCI is at it again, 3T and Bianchi have some fancy new gravel bikes, and if come across some new Pinarellos that seem way, way too cheap, there might be a reason for that.Timestamps:6:03 – The UCI has updated their penalties, but it's probably not going to change anything10:07 – That cheap bottle of chain lube might actually cost you $5,000.17:20 – More bad news from the bike industry18:19 – Pinarello needs a better fence – and maybe a stronger door20:25 – Stock component sizes, chickens, and eggs32:54 – Our favorite road helmets47:50 – Bianchi's new Impulso RC gravel bike actually looks really good48:21 – 3T is going really, really big with its new Extrema Italia gravel bike
Sticking with RIM brakes, Creepy cycling stalkers, Pinarello vs Specialized, and the TRUTH behind the MAAP ambassador program. Stoked to have Jen come in and chat with us, she certainly challenged us on more than our opinion on disc vs rim. SUBSCRIBE On Youtube: http://bit.ly/2gMWc1t Chapters 00:00 intro 00:30 Creeps On Bikes 09:27 Specialized SL6 vs Dogma 15:47 No More Racing? 24:30 Coolest Cyclist 30:32 No female Nero show? 47:12 riding or working? 49:45 expensive bike regrets 52:13 dogma froth? 59:16 The MAAP Story The Nero Show is available on your favourite Podcast platform Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UEODvANsVqrvSZV5TAqBv Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/28558e66-2a6b-4ff5-a6bf-709f05b1ffe9 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nero-cycling-show-|-unfiltered-cycling-podcast/id1659229051 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bike chat, bike chat and some more bike chat.Pinarello, Bianchi, Ridley all launch new bikes, while we discuss our 2023 bike FLOPS. MVDP chooses to ride the Olympics MTB instead of the road race and we chat about how to keep you mates riding bikes. SUBSCRIBE On Youtube: http://bit.ly/2gMWc1t Chapters 00:00 intro 00:29 Pinarello X 06:44 Ridley Falcn 10:44 Bianchi Specialissima 14:52 Bike Flops of 2023 30:00 Pro Tour Transfers 39:57 Dylan Johnson 46:11 Mates That Leave Cycling 53:38 Scary Masters Races Footage courtesy of @davidarthur The Nero Show is available on your favourite Podcast platform Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UEODvANsVqrvSZV5TAqBv Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/28558e66-2a6b-4ff5-a6bf-709f05b1ffe9 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nero-cycling-show-|-unfiltered-cycling-podcast/id1659229051 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Roughly a decade after problems first started surfacing with its bonded aluminum road crankarms, Shimano has finally issued an official recall for certain Ultegra and Dura-Ace models – and we have some thoughts on the matter. SRAM is also making its long-awaited entry into the e-MTB scene with its new Powertrain system, Specialized wants people to start thinking about e-bike performance a little differently, X marks the spot for Pinarello, and there's some dodgy stuff going on out there when it comes to ultralight road wheels. Timestamps: 5:16 – Shimano's bill has finally come due 22:35 – SRAM is now entered the e-MTB game 27:45 – How much does e-motor efficiency matter? 32:05 – Pinarello's new endurance road bikes 40:31 – Canyon sure does like its CP0018 three-piece integrated cockpit 46:28 – Ignore those ETRTO rim dimensions at your own peril 51:50 – Introducing Ronan's new podcast: Performance Process! 55:58 – Dave has gone down the eMTB rabbit hole 1:00:01 – Should MTB rims switch to Schrader valves? 1:04:22 – Ronan's view on aero gains? Testing, testing, testing
Roughly a decade after problems first started surfacing with its bonded aluminum road crankarms, Shimano has finally issued an official recall for certain Ultegra and Dura-Ace models – and we have some thoughts on the matter. SRAM is also making its long-awaited entry into the e-MTB scene with its new Powertrain system, Specialized wants people to start thinking about e-bike performance a little differently, X marks the spot for Pinarello, and there's some dodgy stuff going on out there when it comes to ultralight road wheels.Timestamps:5:16 – Shimano's bill has finally come due22:35 – SRAM is now entered the e-MTB game27:45 – How much does e-motor efficiency matter?32:05 – Pinarello's new endurance road bikes40:31 – Canyon sure does like its CP0018 three-piece integrated cockpit46:28 – Ignore those ETRTO rim dimensions at your own peril51:50 – Introducing Ronan's new podcast: Performance Process!55:58 – Dave has gone down the eMTB rabbit hole1:00:01 – Should MTB rims switch to Schrader valves?1:04:22 – Ronan's view on aero gains? Testing, testing, testing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt Stephens chats to Josh Tarling about his breakthrough season with Ineos Grenadiers. Recorded just days after he became British National Time Trial Champion, and weeks before he earned a podium at the UCI World Championships in Glasgow, Josh is relaxed and candid as he chats about his goals for the season. A fascinating retrospective listen, the young rider fantasises about custom Pinarello paint jobs, describes how he keeps pre-ride stress at bay, and shows his knowledge of local chippies in his hometown of Aberaeron.
Rouleur editor Edward Pickering catches up with photojournalist James Startt to chat about the first nine days of the 2023 Tour de France. And Dan Cavallari hosts the latest instalment of the Rouleur tech podcast with an interview of Pinarello's chief of operations Maurizio Bellin and Pinarello's chief marketing officer Federico Sbrissa to talk about the Italian company's two new line-ups for 2023, the F and X series.We're grateful to GCN+ for supporting Rouleur Conversations through the Tour de France. Subscribe to their excellent coverage of all things cycling and racing and get a 15 per cent discount by visiting www.gcn.eu/rouleur15.Thanks also to BMC for supporting our Tour coverage. Their excellent Riders Digest podcast can be found by searching for Riders Digest wherever you get your pods, and we urge you to subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Tour de France can't be that big of a deal. After all, they couldn't even sign up 200 participants! But despite the low turnout, there's quite the disproportionate amount of new tech to discover there, including a mysterious new Ridley aero all-rounder road racer, new tires and saddles from Specialized, a hint that a new SRAM Red groupset may be pending, new aero helmets, comfy-looking shoes, and upsized wheels from Campagnolo. We also discuss Pinarello and Tune recently changing hands, how everything new in the MTB world seems to be designed for e-bikes, the return of CNC machining, and why your suspension fork is probably feeling sadly neglected. 3:50 — A sneak peek at Ridley's new semi-aero all-rounder 7:09 — Specialized now has road tires just for wet conditions 15:50 — Yet another 3D-printed saddle model from Specialized 21:16 — Is a new SRAM Red groupset coming soon? 27:15 — Some funky new shoes from Q36.5 29:13 — Ekoi's got a new aero road helmet 30:31 — Campagnolo is going wide with its new Bora Ultra WTO 45 wheels 32:31 — Mmm, built-in satellite shifters 36:34 — Pinarello has a new owner 42:40 — Lightweight has purchased Tune to create a German weight-weenie powerhouse 45:35 — Garbaruk has a new CNC-machined road and gravel crankset 49:30 — CNC machining is back in a big way 56:21 — UDH isn't coming for road bikes; it's already here 1:05:35 — MTB R&D seems mostly aimed at e-bikes these days 1:13:49 – Your suspension fork probably isn't working as well as you think it is
The Tour de France can't be that big of a deal. After all, they couldn't even sign up 200 participants! But despite the low turnout, there's quite the disproportionate amount of new tech to discover there, including a mysterious new Ridley aero all-rounder road racer, new tires and saddles from Specialized, a hint that a new SRAM Red groupset may be pending, new aero helmets, comfy-looking shoes, and upsized wheels from Campagnolo.We also discuss Pinarello and Tune recently changing hands, how everything new in the MTB world seems to be designed for e-bikes, the return of CNC machining, and why your suspension fork is probably feeling sadly neglected.3:50 — A sneak peek at Ridley's new semi-aero all-rounder7:09 — Specialized now has road tires just for wet conditions15:50 — Yet another 3D-printed saddle model from Specialized21:16 — Is a new SRAM Red groupset coming soon?27:15 — Some funky new shoes from Q36.529:13 — Ekoi's got a new aero road helmet30:31 — Campagnolo is going wide with its new Bora Ultra WTO 45 wheels32:31 — Mmm, built-in satellite shifters36:34 — Pinarello has a new owner42:40 — Lightweight has purchased Tune to create a German weight-weenie powerhouse45:35 — Garbaruk has a new CNC-machined road and gravel crankset49:30 — CNC machining is back in a big way56:21 — UDH isn't coming for road bikes; it's already here1:05:35 — MTB R&D seems mostly aimed at e-bikes these days1:13:49 – Your suspension fork probably isn't working as well as you think it is Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Modern cross-country mountain bike racing is absolutely on fire these days. The riders are faster, more skilled, and more interesting than ever; the courses are technical and physically demanding; and the bikes are so capable they'd put the "trail bikes" of yesteryear to shame. But one has to look no further than some dyed-in-the-wool road brands to see how hot the segment is right now, because even they're getting into the game.Also, in this week's show: (some) bikes are getting cheaper, there are prototype cross-country suspension forks everywhere, and the UCI dropped a logistical bomb on teams just weeks ahead of the Tour.Episode time stamps (oh, that's new for us!):2:35 - BMC's TT bike and company news.13:30 - Pinarello is returning to mountain bikes.16:35 - What are P1 Race Tech mountain bike wheels?19:29 - Cervelo getting deeper into XC.21:23 - A flurry of forks and the boom of XC.30:35 - Lauf drops Seigla prices in the USA. Plus other price drops.35:30 - Will we see new UCI technical controls at the TDF?49:45 - The growth of tyre inserts.60:00 - On our minds and debating cup and cone bearing hubs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With the news that Pinarello's new Bolide F HR 3D track bike is the first UCI-approved 3D printed bike, Ronan visited Metron Dimitris Katsanis and find out how a bike is 3D printed and why.