Shiftless Episode 95: Cycling Industry Insights, Garmin Innovations, and the Impact of Public Lands Cuts

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Tariffs and how they are affecting the bicycle industry
https://www.peopleforbikes.org/news/bikes-and-e-bikes-avoid-new-tariffs

Cutting Public Lands Workforce Will Have Consequences For Outdoor Recreation 
https://www.outdooralliance.org/blog/2025/2/21/press-release-cutting-the-public-lands-workforce-will-have-consequences-for-outdoor-recreation

Finally some good news from an industry giant?
https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2025/02/19/garmin-reports-record-year-consolidated-revenue

Salsa releases carbon Tributary 
https://pages.qbp.com/index.php/email/emailWebview?email=Nzk2LVhBSy04MTEAAAGY5qLr7XkcI7XEHnlRi4FxPF1JclfY_KlGQ6_aAj19jimhkg7_FBTsubtOr1FCcIghn1ctX4OsUiVkocBHOV57R2y28IKIdpal7Q

• Carbon gravel bike recall due to catastrophic failure? 
  https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/bmc-issues-immediate-stop-ride-notice-on-gravel-bike-due-to-potential-fork-steerer-separation/

In this episode of Shiftless, Kevin navigates potential new directions for the show while sharing updates about co-hosts Caleb and Brad's exciting trip to Big Bend National Park.

Key topics include a significant carbon gravel bike recall due to fork steer separation issues, and insights into recent industry shifts, such as Salsa rolling out a new carbon-version bike and the potential impact of tariffs on the U.S. bicycle industry.

The episode also discusses the consequences of reducing the public lands workforce on outdoor recreation and highlights Garmin's record revenue, driven particularly by their fitness products. Real-life experiences emphasize the importance of Garmin devices and proper staffing for safe outdoor adventures. Listeners are encouraged to share their opinions via email is preferred over comments. The episode concludes with an affirmation to get out and ride their bikes.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:19 Upcoming Adventures and Stories

00:47 New Format and Topics

01:56 Industry News: Carbon Gravel Bike Recall

03:50 Impact of Tariffs on the Bicycle Industry

07:08 Public Lands Workforce Cuts

10:45 Garmin's Record Year and Product Insights

24:37 Salsa's New Carbon Bike Release

31:19 BMC Gravel Bike Recall

32:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts