Episodes

  • Aero, Weight & Stiffness with Wilier's head of design. Full Interview
    Dec 12 2025

    This is the full length interview with Claudio from Wilier Triestina bikes. The full review of the Filante SLR ID2 is here: Aero, Weight & Stiffness with Wilier's head of design. Full Interview In this interview we talk a lot about aero testing and the stats presented in the white paper. Claudio talks us through the design choices.

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    38 mins
  • Making Carbon Bikes in the EU & USA is impossible.... Hold my beer
    Mar 16 2025

    Crowdfunding for the ultimate cycling centre: https://igg.me/at/mapdec/x/3173852#/SLOVAK Subtitles Available We sit down with Tony Karklins, CEO of Time Bicycles. His recent purchase from the previous owners, Rossignol, has led to the development of new technologies, fresh collaborations and an expanded range of products starting to launch. In this in depth interview we learn about where Tony's aspirations for the future lie, but also what traditions and cultures he wants to preserve.Time bicycles are proudly made in Slovakia, we were given exclusive access to film the entire process. We will be releasing 3 videos from this trip. This one, The global launch of the new Scylon model, and a full depth tour of the entire Factory. It will take us a while to edit though, so please enjoy this in the meantime

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    1 hr
  • A silent & more durable future for MTB
    Jan 24 2025

    This week's podcast we discuss: The Hambini wheel test video, The SRAM Force AXS Leak and the 100k prize purse for the winner of a downhill world cup on a belt drive! 0:00 Intro 0:42 Your comments 2:22 SRAM Force groups leak 4:10 Belt drives and gear boxes

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    17 mins
  • Cycling stuff for immediate recycling & Strathpuffer Race Report
    Jan 16 2025

    A thanks for the all the enlightening comments about the BBC panorama programme, Henry's race report from the Strathpuffer 24 hout MTB Race 2025 Our pick of the most pointless cycling products

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    16 mins
  • The BBC just made it even harder to ride a bike in safety
    Jan 10 2025

    This Podcast discusses the @BBC Panorama documentary you can watch here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0026sww/panorama-ebikes-the-battle-for-our-streets We discuss 3 key points The overall negative perception of e bike users The ridiculous situation the police are in The need for more education over legislation

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    28 mins
  • Bike Radar, Colnago & Look who 🐓'd ⬆️
    Dec 22 2024

    We discuss the Bike Radar 12 overpriced items from their article, link below. Then we discuss the media coverage of the New Colnago aero bike, and some chit chat about the faux pas made by LOOK that erodes the reputation of their top tier bike.

    01:19 @bikeradar article review

    31:39 Colnago Y1RS Media Overview

    37:44 @ChrisMillerCycling Nero Show called my bike a dog 41:12 Aero and Lightweight is back

    Bike Radar article: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/12-ridiculously-expensive-cycling-products-you-dont-need

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    47 mins
  • SCOTT did something more impressive than just drop weight
    Dec 7 2024

    We take a deep dive into the specs of the 2025 SCOTT Addict. the bike hitting the headlines for its low weight. Here are the links SCOTT Addict: https://www.scott-sports.com/gb/en/product/scott-addict-rc-ultimate-bike?article=4233068096002 Manual https://asset-misc.scott-sports.com/Add/Addict_RC_Manual_A4_2025_Scott-Sports_EN_2194728.pdf Categories: https://medias.ssg-service.com/scott/corporate/QM/SCOTT_BicycleRidingConditions_130720-EN.pdf Recomended Tyres https://asset-misc.scott-sports.com/Syn/SyncrosTireCompabilityChart_2080780.pdf Schwalbe Aerothan https://www.schwalbe.com/en/aerothan-tire/?srsltid=AfmBOoo8oZm33qPoJ1-aPKjnY7zEfYJwpcQH5LU3y-U_29WifCCXO0KS ISO 4210-6 https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/59913/56c13a7c6fee427689025874cc8c0db0/ISO-4210-6-2014.pdf ISO 4210-2 https://standards.iteh.ai/e-library/reader/6fb68582-b3c3-11ef-9213-47cf901d9089

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    14 mins
  • What I learnt from the Cycling News wheels aero test.
    Nov 26 2024

    After reading the @cyclingnewsmag and the Grand Fondo Road Wheel aero testing articles, here are my reflections on what I learnt, or want to know more about. Those @ScopecyclingOfficial wheels are getting noticed and achieving great results in testing at least. I also learn where @princetoncarbonworks1235 really sit in terms of weight, price and aero. the Cycling news article is here: https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/wind-tunnel-tested-road-bike-wheels-2024/#section-the-test the grand fondo article is here: https://granfondo-cycling.com/best-roadbike-wheels/ learn more about us at mapdec.com or our main channel @Mapdec

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    14 mins