188 episodes
Cycle Systems Online Cycle Systems Online
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4.8 • 39 Ratings
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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 of bike tech, with interviews, mechanical expertise and a bit of humour thrown in.
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Warranty work and it's implications for bike shops
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?
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The hidden costs of internal routing -
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
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Shimano Cranks. When is a recall not a recall?
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?
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Anthony Foy - The Cycle Tech Start Up
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.
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EPISODE 190: Winter MTB Tires Special
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.
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EPISODE 189: Gravel Bike Fun in the Alps
Taking his entry level gravel bike into the high Alps, Sean was somewhat intimidated after the rolling hills of Dartmoor. Hear how he got on riding the mountain bike and goat tracks of the Bernese Oberland. Click for full show notes HERE.
Customer Reviews
My go to for Bike Maintenance
I can’t recall how I found Sean’s podcast but after years of listening and becoming more involved with home maintenance, I signed up for the full 2 week course down at CSA HQ in Devon.
The podcast truly inspired me to take the cycle maintenance seriously and I am constantly learning new techniques and tips.
Well worth a listen if you want to get into the industry in any way.
Techie - but not too techie
A podcast for people who like to fettle with bikes.
The world's most affable grumpy scotsman John and the equally affable (but not grumpy or Scottish) Sean are both ex bike mechanics who most definately still keep their hands in. Using amusing banter to open the eyes of the masses to all things bike tech.
So far, the show has been a primer on a broad range of topics, but most have been based around bicycles with drop handle bars. Hopefully more MTB related topics will follow.
Less in depth than the equally entertaining Bike Shop Show; Tech 5 is perfect for anyone wishing to dip a toe in the art and science of looking after bikes without worrying about the conversation going over their heads.
Simply Excellent
This is a great show. These guys a) know what they're talking about b) are passionate about it. The content is superb, with excellent explanations and tech at every level. I also appreciate the unbiased (albeit personal) recommendations of good and bad equipment from people who have used it or seen it used. Delivery is relaxed and entertaining (and a little less self-conscious than the guys have become on their other shows since going 'commercial').