The Sprocket Podcast

Up for debate, actually. We do talk about bikes a little. And we do talk about transit.  And we do talk about simpler living pursuits. So maybe it’s not the worst ever; maybe it’s just clickbait.  You’ll have to find out for yourself! Every so often, Brock & Aaron need to kick back with their hybrid grapes and chat about some … Continue reading E252a – Worst. Episode. Ever. →

Reuben Deumling, also known as 9watts to frequent BikePortland commenters, joins us to talk about his perspective on riding cheaply without sacrificing quality.  For years he’s been refining his methods on buying and repairing his favorite machines without having to spend a fortune, and has plenty of great ideas to share! Also: Brock floats that … Continue reading E251 – Reuben Deumling: Bikes On The Cheap →

It has been nearly 5 years now since the podcast first began regular production. What better way to celebrate than with all of our friends at a bike shop? There was bingo, there was trivia, there were tons of thank-yous; we talked on the phone with legendary listener JohnnyK, interviewed and were interviewed by the … Continue reading E250 LIVE at Velo Cult →

Andy & Chele Schmidt have kids and took them on an Eastern Oregonian bike tour! The mountains, the desert, the fun,the pain. What’s it like to be a family on the road? Pictures from the tour on Flickr Thanks to our beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, and, as always, thanks to our generous Patreon donors … Continue reading E249 – The Schmidts Do Oregon →

Laurie is a bicycle camping, distance riding, low-car living Portlander who camped near us in January; we finally meet face to face and talk travel, our town, and transit together. My Bike Won’t Fit Here: Federal Edition Thanks to our beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, and, as always, thanks to our generous Patreon donors that keep … Continue reading E248 – lnewt1 →

Before his tour started, Brock hung out with listener and generous supporter Andy in Sacramento; Andy took him to The Bicycle Business and introduced him to Aimee Benner, an employee of the store who ended up having some fascinating conversation with them.  They cover Carsick Designs’ bags on the Jones H Bar, Brock test rides … Continue reading E247b – Aimee Benner: West Sac Veggie Trike, ECRs, & Carsick bags →

This week we catch up on Brock and Aaron. Both arriving home from their prospective trips abroad. Brock talks about diving into the deep end of the pool that is Mtn Bike Oregon and Aaron wonders if he could’ve got a bubble machine. Welcome home Brock, and happy birthday! Thanks to our beverage sponsor, The … Continue reading E247 Back in Town, Catching Up →

Brock & Aaron are both out of town, but you’re in good hands, since people you’ve met before ARE actually flying this thing.  Eva from Clever Cycles is this week’s guest!  Thanks to our fantastic ghost hosts, Guthrie Straw and Steph Routh! In this episode we cover: – The future of cargo biking. (Or as … Continue reading E246 – Eva from Clever Cycles →

Yes, I know it’s July. But it’s not like we here at Sprocket Headquarters have any sense of time. I mean, how long did we keep on that #boatmonth thing? Anyway, This is the third (and final?) installment of auditory stimulus from our adventuring two. I mean, their final recording for this summer’s trip. I … Continue reading E245b – June2015c →

Welcome back “Friend of the Show” Tim Mooney! I’m brining you all headlines and mail first because it’s impossible to cut anything from the interview-proper and as one file I ended up with 1h40m. So, for the sake of bandwith (yours and mine) I’m giving you 2 for the price of one. More to come! … Continue reading E245b Tim Mooney Headlines and News →