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Building the ultimate cheap Chinese disc brake road bike, Jesse discusses every component and why he decided to use it. A US cycling update with Tulsa Tough and Unbound, while we chat about some essential bike maintenance skills.
Chapters
00:00 intro
00:54 Jesse Builds A Chinese Bike
01:59 King Of The Rim Brakes Dies
5:53 Why No...
Published 06/12/24
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The start of the Critérium du Dauphiné (Tour de France Warm Up Race) see's a bucket of new bikes on top of team cars. We do some pixel peeping and make our predictions about these new bikes from Canyon,...
Published 06/05/24
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Peak Torque runs his eyes over the new SRAM Red identifying a few...
Published 05/29/24
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If money was no object, what wheels would we buy. We do a deep dive into what a premium wheel set looks like in 2024 and of course compare main stream brands to their CCP comrades.
Aero bike v Climbing bike might be a 2016 GCN video title, but we go back down the rabbit hole, and we discuss the response to last weeks SRAM Red Launch.
Chapters
00:00 intro
00:30 Does The Perfect Wheelset Exists?
14:13 Jesse Chooses His Wheels
22:41 New Reserve...
Published 05/22/24
SRAM launch their new 2024 RED AXS groupset, we breakdown every component, take look at the package as a whole and think about where this sets SRAM up for the future.
INEOS are running the classified hub at the Giro, Chris has jumped on a Giant TCR for 2024 and we discuss "that" mechanical at the UCI gravel event in Australia.
Chapters
00:30 New SRAM AXS Breakdown
19:25 What's SRAM Overall Plan?
24:47 Karoo Included In AXS Builds
29:25 New SRAM: Price Point
40:20 INEOS Run Classified...
Published 05/15/24
The third wave of Chinese cycling products have arrived, better quality, aero testing and higher prices, what do we think? The Shanghai bike show blows our minds with some new product and brands while Chris makes his gravel debut.
Chapters
00:00 intro
00:30 Third Wave Asian Brands
10:08 Comparing Mainstream To Asian
23:02 Shanghai Bike Show Highlights
29:10 Pro Cycling Struggles
33:35 My First Gravel Race
41:10 One Bike To Rule Them All
52:28 Does Shoe Stiffness Matter?
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Published 05/08/24
Chris wins a bike race but Jesse isn't so sure it should be a race. We chat about HUGE carb loading and riding a 1x at a climbing event. POC release a new aero helmet that is set to change the helmet landscape and we discuss the importance of 'feel' in a bike review.
Chapters
00:00 intro
00:51 Carb Loading Details
08:08 1x For A Climbing Race
10:22 Grand Fondo vs A "RACE"
26:38 New POC Helmet
39:24 Industry Insiders
44:12 Bike Reviews By Feel
53:33 Decathlon Winning
59:15 The Moment for...
Published 05/01/24
New Tech at the biggest Bike Expo in the US, with some controversy around a brand stealing tech. Classified and ENVE partner up while the Decathlon bike sells out.
We also break down TrainerRoad's nutrition advice and ask the question, Chris Carb loading and do you need a coach?
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Published 04/24/24
Special episodes of the Nero Show featuring the best cycling tech YouTuber on the platform, Shane Miller aka  @gplama . Shane was kind enough to give us his time which gave us a chance to go into everything tech related in the cycling space.
This chat has everything from his opinion on up and coming cycling etch to an inside look into how he deals with brands and reviews for his channel.
Chapters
00:00 intro
01:06 When Will Cheap Brands Rise?
11:05 How Would Shane Build A Bike In...
Published 04/21/24
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The boys discuss the prevalence of TRT on the cycling scene, the demise of the National Crit League in the United States with the missing millions of dollars, and what bikes should you be avoiding in 2024.
Chapters:
00:00 intro
00:49 TRT For Good Health
14:29 GCNs Dan Lloyds Journey Back To Health
22:13 Are Modern Cyclists Soft
29:29 NCL Terminated
41:42 Bikes You Should Not Own
56:34 Kit Brands Marketing
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Published 04/17/24
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The BMC Road Machine gets a re-launch for 2024, so we take a look at how they are trying to sell the endurance bike in 2024. We also get some great sales numbers from a big cycling brand are able to see who is really buying what.
A full cycling YouTube recap, with some great local content and pandering along the way.
Chapters
00:00 intro
00:35 BMC Launch Endurance Bike
13:27 YouTubes Biggest Panda
24:34 Real World Sales Figures
29:26 ENVE Double...
Published 04/10/24
Endurance bikes have become the forgotten child in the road bike category, so we take a look at some of the best ones going around and ask why are they not hitting the mark.
Jesse is getting closer to his first road disc bike, we chat about the build options. SRAM's new groupset is close, what do we want to see.
03:53 We Are Failing At Endurance Bikes
20:19 New SRAM Red Reviews Incoming
26:29 Pillar Performance Experience
31:39 Jesse's Road Disc Bike Build Plan
41:05 New Domestic Cycling...
Published 04/03/24
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Factor bikes CEO breakdowns the cost of building a bike, everything from raw materials to how much they spend on marketing, so we go through the details and pick out our talking points. Cam Nicholls has a unique new bike review format and we discuss some cheaper bike computer alternatives.
Chapters
00:00 intro
00:25 Cycling Media Hits The Mark
03:00 Why Bikes Cost So Much
23:28 $2M-$5M To Sponsor a Team
31:29 Cam Nicholls Bike Reviews
37:48 Col de...
Published 03/27/24
Mathieu VPD inks a record breaking deal with Cayo bikes that might just change the future of professional cycling. We look at the details and how it might shape the sort going forward. A great subscriber question this week asking us to interpret the terms and phrases from YouTube reviewers.
00:25 MVDP Gets Paid
17:27 Pro Team Kit Failures
21:52 Podium Love In
30:31 Hookless Update
43:00 Sub Q : Understanding Bike Reviews
55:17 Going To Events For "Fun"
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Published 03/20/24
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The Taipei bike show blew us away in 2023, so why are we struggling to get amped about the 2024 edition. TREK have announced they will be reducing their bike models, what does this mean for the road bike line.
Chris rides the  @BicycleNetwork peaks challenge and we ask the question is outside help at a grand condo acceptable.
Chapters
00:00 intro
00:25 Taipei Bike Show Let Down
16:26 TREK Reduce Bike Models
28:30 Sniffing...
Published 03/13/24
Giant launched their iconic TCR and we go into every detail. The specifications, who the bike is for, what we think of the launch and ultimately if it's a Nero Approved bike.
Subscriber Questions discuss the hype machine that is the S5, and we wouldn't be a cycling media outlet without a discussion of that helmet.
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Published 03/06/24
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00: 00 intro
00:25 Hookless Crisis Point
16:08 Opening Weekend Mistakes
26:48 Banned For Impersonating a Rider
35:03 Predicting TCR Launch Content
48:02 Sub Q's : Descending Training
56:00...
Published 02/29/24
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A huge week of new products with Specialized and TREK launching a raft of new shoes and helmets, Assioma has a new power meter, Factor release their white paper on the new Ostro VAM and this weeks show partner Silca launch the Strip Chip.
What's the current situation with eBikes and  @TheVCAdventures risks life and limb in Bolivia....
Published 02/22/24
Sepp Kuss runs an unusual spec set up in the first few races of the year, whilst a few pro team kit style issues are spotted.
Wahoo and Zwift deliver an incredible bit of value while we answer our first subscriber question live on the show.
Chapters
00:00 intro
00:26 Kuss Runs 1x
07:20 Pro Kit Fails By Pros
10:16 Where is FSA/Vision Going?
16:40 Wahoo/Zwift Game Changer
26:06 Subscriber Question: Sugar Water
35:20 Fondo Nutrition Plan
44:41 Remco Intervals Video
49:20 Cedrick's Training...
Published 02/15/24
The Specialized SL8 reviews are hitting YouTube, what do we think? Legion of LA change up their sponsorships, while Chris tries to sell 1X to the old dinosaur, Jesse Coyle.
Chapters
00:00 intro
00:25 Vision Pro on the Trainer?
04:43 S-Works Review Disappointment
23:24 Changes At Legion of LA
29:39 Chris Sells 1X to Jesse
44:40 TrainerRoad Smashes AG1
47:19 Chris Horner's Corner
51:21 What The Hell is Run Club?
58:31 Kids Winning Races
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Published 02/08/24
Red Bull are dipping their toe on the world or professional cycling, we are asking the question of ... why? The  @LifeTimeGrandPrix releases its documentary on YouTube from the 2023 series, we take a critical look. New pedals, untouchable topics and what's so scary about swimming parents.
Chapters
00:00 intro
00:30 Red Bull Sports Washing
11:39 Life Time GP Documentary
23:11 NorCal Handlebar Width
30:26 New Pedal System
33:45 Berm Peak and a Pay-Wall In Cycling
44:15 Untouchable Topics
54:47...
Published 02/01/24
Nor Cal Cycling does a wider tyres video that not only makes sense, but has Jesse reconsidering his equipment. E3 race organisers remind us it could be 1981 with a homophobic race promotion and we have some chat around  @teamvismaleaseabike and  @EFProCycling new kits.
Chapters
00:00 intro
00:30 Homophobic Race Tweet
06:27 NorCal Tyre test blows our mind
18:08 Nero Approved Bike
21:19 Death Of Another Fondo
39:54 Visma Fluro Jersey
43:08 EF Kit Hype Train
48:37 SRAM works With...
Published 01/25/24
Special episode featuring Patrick Broe, the  @LanterneRougeCycling from the  @LanterneRougeCyclingPodcast .
After the demise of  @gcn + we discuss the potential issues for cycling to try and reach its fans, especially in Australia and the United States. LR discusses his own cycling, the Norwegian Training takeover, the  @hubermanlab effect and we have some fun guessing cycling brands from their marketing bio's.
We hope you enjoy this one.
Chapters:
00:00 intro
00:30 Viewing Cycling Post...
Published 01/22/24
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We are on the ground at the first world tour bike race of 2024, with Chris creeping around the pits. What are our expectations for new bikes in 2024 and just what is going on in Adelaide.
Chapters
00:25 Hottest Bikes At TDU
15:00 2024 Bike Expectations
28:00 What Are People Riding?
34:0 Fittest Pros Ever!
43:00 New Kask Helmet
49:30 TDU Story Time
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Published 01/18/24
We check out some new pro bikes; Jayco's Giant Propel, Bianchi Outré and an unreleased Factor Ostro VAM.
Cannondale double down on the 'fake' LAB71's and why is everyone so obsessed with Valtteri Bottas.
Chapters
00:00 intro
00:15 Giant Propel Debate
06:22 Bianchi Oltre Disappoints
10:33 New Factor Ostro Vam
18:32 Pick Our Top Bike
21:09 Time To Move Nationals
30:45 Cannondale Double Down
37:52 Lotto To Orbea
47:07 Cycling Youtube
52:24 Valtteri Bottas Obsession
55:42 Best Cycling...
Published 01/11/24