In this week’s pod Sean and John revisit John’s planned trip to China, https://www.johngalloway.online/And continue to muse on the spec for his bike. A frame has been selected, wheels just about sorted and the dynamo system chosen. What about the gears then? There are SO many options and this is confounded by the face that John was yet to choose between flat or drop bars. Join us as decisions are made, products are ordered and we just might reach the final spec sheet for John’s expedition bike. Some links as promised in the show.Gradient calculator https://www.cyclingabout.com/gradient-threshold-steepest-hill/Compatibility chart GRXhttps://productinfo.shimano.com/#/com?cid=C-453&acid=C-454Wide range cassettes for bikepackinghttps://bikepacking.com/index/wide-range-cassettes/Drivetrain efficiencyhttps://www.cyclingabout.com/drivetrain-efficiency-difference-speed-between-1x-2x/

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This week we are joined by Dr Xavier Disley from https://www.aero-coach.co.uk a former fellow mechanic with Sean at the Humble Oxford Cycle Workshop, Xavier is one of the cycling world’s leading aerodynamic experts.In this short pod for the end of the Tour de France we look at Aero gains made in this year’s tour and the potential for more gains in the future.You’ll be amazed at some of the mistakes and mishaps that happen, even at World Tour level, with his work with several teams (no names mentioned) Xavier can share some of these, as well as letting you know how you can go faster on your bike.The ‘Aero Piece by Piece’ pod can be found here https://cyclingtimetrialpodcast.libsyn.com/59-xavier-disley-is-back-aero-piece-by-piece-part-1And https://cyclingtimetrialpodcast.libsyn.com/60-xavier-disley-aero-piece-by-piece-part-2Aerocoach’s free resources can be found herehttps://www.aero-coach.co.uk/learn

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Welcome to another Tour de France tech pod. Here is an interview with Pinarello/Team Ineos bike designer, Dimitris Katsanis, who is also famous for designing the British Cycling track team bikes.This chat was recorded for the Cycle Systems Members https://cycle-systems.lpages.co/cycle-systems-founding-members/ last year and I thought it was better to release the full audio from this than try to re-hash it in my own words. So, while you have seen endless reports of the new Specialized or Trek models, the Pinarello F12 has flown under many people’s radar, with barely a mention in many ‘Bikes of le Tour’ articles and podcasts. As you’ll find out there is more than meet the eye to the F12.

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Welcome to a first in a series of bite size Tdf tech pods. We know that your listening quota goes nuts over the Tour’s three weeks so we are going to drop in a few shorter shows.As John is busy with daily Tour shows for www.velocast.cc this is Sean on the events of stage 1 and the tech that defined them. Will the race be defined by the bikes that were ridden, or the riders upon them? Ok, we all know the answer to that, but races HAVE been won or lost by seemingly innocuous objects such as plastic bags getting stuck in chains (Paris Roubaix 1988) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQsJK81rZ4E Also as promised in the pod, here is the Sram eTap/Shimano Di2 shifting test. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqTsxsly3pAAnd here is an up to date vid on the newer Sram AXS vs Di2.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5oH_S2vYPAWhat new tech have you spotted on this year’s Tour bikes?

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This week join us on a journey around the world by bike. 87,000km, six continents, and a life changing experience for on English doctor, Steve Fabes from https://stephenfabes.com/. His new book, Signs of Life documents this journey, the cycling, camping, the people he met, and stories such as drinking soup at gunpoint. Many of us have a certain view of the world based on what we read or watch, but as Steve found out, seeing with your own eyes is a different story altogether.

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This week our friend, Mike Stead @tweetymike on Twitter, joins us for a look at some of his top products he’s reviewed for www.road.cc recently. Intelligent, insightful and lucky enough to live in the dreamlike cycling test ground of Perthshire, Mike can be relied upon for a strong opinion on anything cycling and well, anything really!We also look at a superb-looking collection of gravel bike and bikepacking trails that Mike has helped to bring to fruition. The http://perthshiregravel.com/ router is one we want to ride for sure.Links for products and routes mentioned in the show Perthshire Gravel routeshttp://perthshiregravel.com/John’s cycle to China wheelshttps://www.swissside.com/blogs/news/swiss-side-launches-all-new-hadron2-ultimate-500-625-and-800Silca mini ratchet https://cyclingtips.com/2018/03/silca-t-ratchet-ti-torque-tool-kit-review/Topeak Tetrarack R2 https://www.topeak.com/global/en/products/tetrarack-series/1288-tetrarack-r2-(road)Ribble CGR eBikehttps://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-cgr-al-e-red-105/Park Tool DOT bleed kithttps://www.parktool.com/product/hydraulic-brake-bleed-kit-dot-bkd-1And remember John’s blog for his China triphttps://www.johngalloway.online/

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Well no, not reinventing the wheel, but how about a revolutionary new chain design, the first one for well over a century? Marcel Fowler, the CEO of www.newmotionlabs.com joins us to talk about his Dual Engagement chain and what it means for the cycle tech world.eBikes, racing bikes, commuters and many other industries use roller chains, a 19th century invention which may not be optimal for modern day use. Marcel is one of those rare people who are not only innovative and inquisitive, but also dynamic enough to bring their visions to fruition. With partnerships like the mighty www.huubwattbike.com track racing team and www.pedalsmart.com who produce cargo eBikes, New Motion Labs are an exciting research team who I am sure will be changing the cycling world over the coming years.As ever, you can join Marcel and Sean on ‘Take the Mic Tuesday’ on 11/08/20 at 19:00 UK time on www.facebook.com/cyclesystemsac

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In this episode Sean and John look at the world of eBikes. There’s a huge amount of new tech since we delved into this sector a couple of years ago and we’ll give you our take on the latest eMTBs, commuter machines and eCargo bikes.What are the service requirements for an eBike? Is there a single best motor system? Are the prices finally coming down? We’ll answer these questions and as ever go off on a few tangents.

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EVERYTHING YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR HEADSETThe humble headset, not the first component you’ll think about on your bike. Tyres, wheels, gears and brake systems, even pedals tend to get more attention.However, being a bearing system your headset needs servicing and, as ever, there is more than one type and many ways to go wrong. Take a look at CSA graduate, Steve Fabes kit review after 87,000 miles of touring. https://cyclingthe6.com/2013/10/kit-reviews-2013.html/ the humble headset is also an item you can go large on, with very reassuring results. Links discussed in the podhttp://canecreek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/canecreek-shis-poster.pdfhttps://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/headset-standardshttps://cyclingthe6.com/Join Sean and John on a journey through SHIS, TPI and a multitude of different frames, forks and ‘standards’.We’ll also catch up on John’s China trip, which now has its own website. https://www.johngalloway.online/Join Sean and John on a journey through SHIS, TPI and a multitude of different frames, forks and ‘standards’.We’ll also catch up on John’s China trip, which now has its own website. https://www.johngalloway.online/

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In this episode Sean and John catch up and chat about John’s mysterious lost bet and the fact he now can’t shave until he pedals to China! What bike does John plan to ride, after some careful consideration of the touring bike world?Then, getting down to business, we look in depth at hub standards and how people make simple mistakes, which mean your shiny new wheels will not fit.Honestly, it’s more fun than it sounds! Come along for the greasy ride into bearings, cups, cones and very expensive seal bearing tools.

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