Ep 83: 7 Mechanic Hacks All Cyclists Should Know + Are Top End Groupsets Overrated?

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00:00 Jimmi’s DIY dye disaster

03:59 Nic’s Project 400 progress…

07:37 Zwift now lets you upload outdoor rides

14:21 What US tariffs might mean for the bike industry

 26:25 Pro mechanic bike hacks all cyclists should know…

27:03 1) Chain rotation

30:05 2) Stand up to fit your tyres

31:46 3) White paper for disc brake pads

34:16 4) The split link trick

36:10 5) Get to know your bike

39:52 6) Pedal swimming

40:35 7) Soak your bike like a saucepan

42:56 Unpopular Opinion: Second-hand bikes trump new entry level bikes

50:22 Unpopular Opinion: Don’t waste all your money on the groupset

57:10 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and questions

57:26 Gear ratios - what’s the difference?

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