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John Galloway was a pro mechanic in the 1990s and finished up pretty much when Sean started out. In this week’s episode they look at how a 1990s mechanic would fare in a modern workshop and vice versa! This, of course gives us the excuse to talk about eBikes, disc brakes and electronic Rohloff hubs [ read more…]

Welcome to Cycle Systems Online podcasts for 2023. It’s great to be back with a stellar episode with John Thorpe from Farmer John’s MTB Park.From 1980s tracker bikes through to legendary MTB night races and a cult following in the Manchester area, John has built up a reputation for great riding, racing and partying at [ read more…]

Join Sean and John for a revisit to the topic of Winter Bikes. Quite a few changes have occurred in the bike world since we discussed this topic last. Do you get an old touring bike and plod through the Winter, or just ride your main squeeze all year ’round? What about mountain bikes, gravel [ read more…]

The world of cyclocross racing and tech is beloved to some and unknown to many. Whichever of these camps you fall into, this week’s show with Neil Mansfield from the Crosscast will satisfy you like a beer soaked skinsuit at a dirty weekend in Belgium. Links for your delight. https://thecrosscast.buzzsprout.com/https://grity.co.uk/ – sustainable sports apparel business which Caroline [ read more…]

Join Sean and International Mountain Bike Mag’s Jarno Hoogland for a look a the world of mountain bikes for 2023. Whether you want inspiration for a new event or want to know what new tech may be coming out, we try to cover it all here. Jarno talks about riding at Nava Freeride and the Trans Madeira  [ read more…]

While we all like to save money on bike components, having more longevity is especially important in 2022 due to continuing component shortages. As chains and sprockets have got narrower and especially now electric motors are common, the time is ripe for a new type of drivetrain. Does Shimano’s new Linkdrive fit the bill? Join [ read more…]