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.

Episode 159 - Shimano Linkglide with Mike Stead

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Warranty work, unless you sell exclusively Pashleys and Bromptons you'll have lots of this. It seems most mainstream manufacturers see warranty cases as a cost of business. However, are they taking their fair share of the hit or does the humble bike shop shoulder the burden instead?

EPISODE 194: Warranty work and it's implications for bike shops

Internal routing does look cool, but does is equate progress and modernity? Well, if like me, you have been working on these bikes you may have been starting to think maybe not

EPISODE 191: The Hidden Costs of Internal Routing

The long overdue Shimano 11spd crank recall seems to be throwing up as many questions as it is answering. Is this a genuine recall, or an attempt to push as much of the responsibility elsewhere as possible?

EPISODE 193: Shimano Cranks. When is a recall not a recall?

Cycle Systems Academy Level 3 graduate, Anthony Foy has got years of experience as a product designer, and a hands on mechanic in the bike industry. Here about his new start up at the performance end of things here.

EPISODE 192: Anthony Foy - The Cycle Tech Start Up

MTB riders cannot replicate their kicks on Zwift. They are hard men and women that don't mind a bit of mud. Join Sean, self-confessed hardcore mud lover himself, to find out about MTB Winter tires. For full show notes click HERE.

Episode 159 - Shimano Linkglide with Mike Stead

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