Episode 126: Revenge of the CTC Nerd Army Cycle Systems Online

Remember when the Cyclist Touring club geeks were the butt of all jokes? Plastic bags full of oily components, a 30 year old steel touring bike and a Carradice saddle bag that was older than Grandad?Well, guess what. Turns out they were preppers for 2021. Not only will their bikes go on forever with no firmware upgrades needed, but cycling touring is the coolest thing right now! With even pro bike teams unsure if they can get components for next season we are all in new territory for bike maintenance, whether you are a pro wrench or home enthusiast, you can’t magic a Di2 mech or hydraulic caliper into existence.In this pod, John and Sean delve into the world of post apocalyptic bike mechanics and try not to get too glum while looking at the best way to keep riding in 2022.China’s 3 day week https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/sep/29/china-hit-by-power-cuts-and-factory-closures-as-energy-crisis-bitesBack to the 1990s https://cyclingtips.com/2017/12/mixing-road-groupsets-what-works-together-and-what-doesnt-2/ Hack your gears https://archercomponents.com/