Cycle Systems Online

Cycle Systems Online

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Cycle Systems Online episodes

  • Episode 159 - Shimano Linkglide with Mike Stead

    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 Mike Stead and Sean to get the lowdown and to find out about a few other new products, including a carbon tubeless sealant. Yes, really.  


    Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership program.

    51 min
  • Episode 158 Back to Basics in Bern (1) (1)
    For the first time since 2007 and the formation of Cycle Systems, Sean is working for someone else. In this episode, he looks at the differences of bike shop life in 2022 to back then and shares what these changes in bike design mean for mechanics and consumers. He also gives a quick wish list of 'money no object' dream bikes. Never an easy selection to make, but as you might imagine, none of the bikes coming out of boxes make it!

    Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership program.

    43 min
  • Episode 157 Rider Safety and Bike Design, an Educated Rant
    This week Sean and John look at the trends in modern road bike design and their impact on carbon fibre design and manufacture. Specifically how this affects riders safety, both in the world tour and the Sunday club run. Based on an in depth discussion on this subject Sean has with Raoul Luescher from Luescher Teknik for Team Camp members, expect a bit of a rant!

    Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership program.

    49 min
  • Episode 155: Gary Blem - Life in the World Tour
    As the Tour de France has just wrapped up and we get into the Tour de France Femmes, let's look back a few years and join Sean having a chat with Gary Blem, then Team Sky's mechanic assigned to Chris Froome. If you've ever wondered what life as a pro mechanic is like at the very top of the game and how to get there, this pod is for you. Join us next week for a look at Eurobike 2022.

    Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership program.

    1 hr 24 min
  • A Balanced Look at 105 Di2
    Shimano finally releases its much anticipated 105 Di2 groupset. The question is, beyond the hype, will this benefit the bike world? In this pod, Sen tries to take a balanced view of a much polarised issue and give the trade and mechanic's lowdown of this new tech milestone for Shimano.

    Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership program.

    38 min
  • Jack Thurston's Lost Lanes
    Track 7 in Cycle Systems Academy.

    Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership program.

    1 hr 6 min

About Cycle Systems Online

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Cycle Systems Academy is a leading bike mechanic training school in Devon, UK and Online with https://www.cyclesystemsonline.com/ our pod has been a search for entertaining ways to educate all lovers…