Full Spectrum Cycling

Greg Smith
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Full Spectrum Cycling is a long-running weekly cycling podcast covering gear reviews, bike builds, riding culture, and community news from Milwaukee and beyond. Hosted by Sven, JK, and Tony from the PodcastMKE Studio, episodes feature conversations with bike builders, riders, shop owners, and interesting people in the cycling world. Topics range from fat bikes and cargo bikes to road cycling, local events, craft beer, and Milwaukee’s vibrant bike scene.

  1. Full Spectrum Cycling 333 – Call-in With Allroy! Brakes, Wyatt Closing, Fat-bike Lab

    Jun 19

    Full Spectrum Cycling 333 – Call-in With Allroy! Brakes, Wyatt Closing, Fat-bike Lab

    Full Spectrum Cycling Podcast – Episode 333 (333.2) with Allroy from Canada https://youtu.be/xX9fEGCrRhw It doesn’t happen all at once. Usually it’s one bike, one caliper, one cold morning where you squeeze the lever and something is clearly not right. But on Episode 333 of Full Spectrum Cycling, both Sven and Allroy – independently, on different bikes, in different countries – arrived at exactly the same conclusion about hydraulic disc brakes and winter fat biking. They’re done with them. When Hydraulics Quit in the Cold Allroy rides a Norco Bigfoot as his primary winter machine. Last season, one of the Shimano hydraulic calipers blew out. He had a spare cable-actuated brake sitting around, swapped it on, and rode out the rest of the winter without issue. No drama, no performance drop he could actually notice. Sven had a similar story with Magura hydraulics on his fat bike. No crash, no obvious damage – the front brake just stopped having fluid one day. Replaced it with a TRP Spyke cable-actuated caliper and hasn’t looked back. The culprit with hydraulics in cold weather is usually fluid behavior, seal expansion and contraction, and the fact that a small leak or air pocket that’s a nuisance in summer becomes a real problem at -20. Mineral oil brakes (Shimano, Magura, and TRP’s own hydraulic line) handle cold better than DOT fluid systems. Plus, DOT will strip your paint and be a general nightmare but even mineral oil setups aren’t immune to cold-weather issues. Why TRP Spyke and Spyre Are the Answer The difference between a TRP Spyke or Spyre and a mid-range mechanical caliper like a BB7 comes down to pad movement. On a BB7, only one pad moves the other is fixed, which means you end up micro-bending the rotor to make contact. It works, but it’s not ideal. TRP’s mechanical calipers actuate both pads from center, which means you get consistent, even contact and a much cleaner adjustment. The Spyke is the mountain/fat bike version (long pull lever), and the Spyre is the road version (short pull). Both are made by the same people who make Tektro, just at the higher end of the line, and they’re priced reasonably for the quality. The honest take from both Allroy and Sven: on a fat bike, you’re not descending at 60 mph. You’re not shuttle-lapping a bike park. The actual stopping power of a good mechanical disc brake is more than adequate for how fat bikes get ridden, and the reliability advantage in winter is not small. Fat Bike Lab is at 110 Members – and It’s Active The Fat Bike Lab community on Skool is at 110 members and, notably, it’s not a ghost town between November and April. A good chunk of the current engagement is coming from UK riders, who tend to have terrain suited to fat biking year-round and don’t wait for snow to justify riding wide tires. Allroy gave a specific example of what makes the community worth being in: a thread where someone broke down the differences between Manitou fork variants, complete with technical detail that’s hard to find anywhere else. That kind of thread, from people who actually know the equipment, is what makes the community useful rather than just a place to post bike photos. The discussion about adding a “Pantry” section, essentially a classifieds or gear swap area, came up as a logical next step. The idea is to give members a dedicated space to post used gear for sale or trade, separated from general discussion, without turning the whole community into a marketplace. If you’re a fat biker and you’re not already in Fat Bike Lab, it’s worth checking out. https://www.skool.com/fat-bike-lab-4983 Wyatt Bicycles Closes After 15 Years This is a real bummer! Coming from Wisconsin too we are saddened to learn that Wyatt Bicycles, based in Bangor, Wisconsin, closed after 15 years of building American-made aluminum fat bikes. These weren’t budget bikes! They were well-engineered, reasonably priced for US-made product, and built with some smart design thinking around how the chainstay and seat stay yoke were jigged for easy, consistent welding. The story of Wyatt is also the story of what happened to the fat bike industry more broadly. The big brands, Specialized, Trek, and others, came in, made money off the trend, and then dropped fat bikes from their lineups when growth slowed. The small builders who had been doing it seriously before the trend, and kept doing it after, were left trying to survive in a market that had been inflated and then deflated by companies with no long-term commitment to the category. Allroy’s town went from four bike shops to zero. The closest option is now a 20-30 minute drive to a big-box franchise. The same pattern is playing out in Milwaukee, where COVID accelerated shop closures that were already underway. None of this means fat biking is dying, the Fat Bike Lab community is proof of that, but the retail and manufacturing infrastructure that supported it is thinner than it was five years ago. North American Brands Worth Supporting The conversation moved naturally into brands that are still doing things right. A few that came up: We Are One Composites – Canadian carbon rim manufacturer, making wheels that save real weight without the overseas price-to-quality lottery. Seeley Dave went North American for a summer wheelset build and landed on We Are One after running the numbers on a full US build with Onyx hubs, Bird Spokes, and Velocity rims. 9.8 Components – Also Canadian, makes dropper posts and the inverted-style flat pedals that Tony is a dedicated fan of. The dropper posts are fully user-serviceable if you want to do the maintenance yourself, or you can send them back. That repairability matters for a component that takes a beating. Onyx Racing Products – are made in Minnesota by Christianson Systems, a family-run machining operation that originally built farm equipment. The hub line started with BMX racing and has since grown into arguably the most comprehensive hub catalog in cycling covering BMX, mountain, road, gravel, fat bike, park, and track, with hundreds of configuration options across axle standards, driver bodies, colors, and their Classic and Vesper weight tiers. The engineering centerpiece is a patented sprag clutch mechanism which delivers completely silent coasting, zero drag, and engagement so fast it’s effectively instantaneous. Every hub ships with ceramic hybrid bearings as standard. For fat biking specifically, the combination of instant power transfer and dead-silent rolling makes them a standout choice, and the fact that they’re built in the U.S. and backed by a company that has been doing precision machining long before cyclists discovered them doesn’t hurt either. The Beer, the 3D Printer, and Everything Else JK brought an Abita Brewing “Jockamo” Juicy IPA from New Orleans ABV 6%, 30 IBU and Jazz Fest-approved. Allroy went with Rouge River “Hop Eye” Hazy IPA at 6.8%, purchased from his local government agency store now that corner stores in Ontario carry beer. Both received passing marks. Sven’s 3D printing setup was on display during the show, and Allroy’s son has been printing glow-in-the-dark Godzilla figures and working through a backlog of functional and decorative projects. If you’re new to 3D printing, the first thing you print is a Benchy. It is law. Allroy also got out for a three-day bikepacking trip with Rory – described as genuine Goldilocks conditions, meaning no rain, no mechanicals, and no regrets. He’s hoping to get back out in August. And Sven’s birthday is July 4th, which coincides this year with the United States’ 250th anniversary. He has complicated feelings about competing with the entire country for his own birthday! Full Spectrum Cycling drops new episodes monthly. Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get podcasts.

    41 min

  2. May 15

    Full Spectrum Cycling 332 – Doom and Gloom Plus Bright Spots

    Show 332 – Sven, Tony and JK hit the backroom at Amrophic Beer to test the Nomono recording set up. How did it go? You guys tell me! How does it sound? https://youtu.be/POThHN9wqHg The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) Tour de Towner – May 24th in Milwaukee – Fat-bike friendly. The ARGO sound is great. If there is a band you like playing there treat yourself! Bay View Rollout 2026 is May 29th RW24 registration Green Mile recap Talkin’ Schmack  Todd Poquette Lake Ehfect EX fat-bike project. Born to adventure. Old story on the V1 – https://madeupeh.com/pages/lake-ehfect Weekly Dose of Fat Podcasts moved to Beehiiv – https://news.fat-bike.com/podcast Decorah is an IMBA Trail Town – Mason City too! No Wisconsin towns though. What gives? – https://www.imba.com/trail-towns Highlights of Decorah’s Designation: Official Recognition: Named a 2026 IMBA Trail Town due to its high-quality trail infrastructure, community engagement, and economic commitment to trails.Community Support: The designation is a result of collaboration between the City of Decorah, Decorah Human Powered Trails, Northeast Iowa RC&D, and other local partners Trail Access: Known for a high concentration of trails easily accessible for residents and visitors, supporting local outdoor recreation. Legacy of Cycling: The community has a long history of supporting mountain bike events, dating back to 1983, fostering a strong, local, and sustainable trail culture. Thanks Deke, Chewy, Spinner etc! The Thirsty Cow in Bailey’s Harbor with the pour by the ounce. Lite .24 Chaos Pattern .54. Foods OK but not great.  Mert Lawwill passed away on May 6th – his impact on MTB was profound. Check out this story from Mountain Bike Action in 2021 –  Fat-bike.com news Join our Fat-bike Lab community at https://fat-bike.com/community Subscribe to the Weekly Dose of Fat Newsletter at https://fat-bike.com/newsletter  Mert Lawill passed – https://mbaction.com/mert-lawwill-a-man-with-a-mountain-bike-mission/  Riese and Muller leaving the US market. – https://www.r-m.de/en-us/press/press-releases/riese-mueller-us/  Doom and Gloom in the Bike Industry? Lynskey Chapter 11 – https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2026/05/06/lynskey-performance-products-files-chapter-11  The Bike Farmer’s shop, Gib’s Bike Shop, is closing – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG-FMJP52g4&t=770s I like the bit at the end about “The Bike Surplus Problem” Porsche closing its eBike Group – https://www.bicycleretailer.com/international/2026/05/08/porsche-closing-its-ebike-performance-group  It’s not ALL Doom and Gloom A Directory of builders and shops that do disc brake tabs and frame repair – https://www.stridsland.com/disc-tab-directory/ Omniterra – John and Mira – https://bikepacking.com/news/john-and-mira-world-tour-update-xtracycle-omnitierra-mid-tail-video/  Show Beer – Kettlehouse Brewing Co.’s FRESH BONG WATER – Hemp Pale Ale – 5.0% ABV https://kettlehouse.com/Beer/fresh-bongwater/ If you like this show PLEASE Subscribe in Apple Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/full-spectrum-cycling/id1569662493   Stuff for sale on Facebook Marketplace Shit Worth Doing Fat Tire Tour of Milwaukee Fat Tire Tour of Green Bay Bay View Rollout 2026 is 5-29-26 Strummerfest Sept 12th at Club Garibaldi’s Bikes! Large Schlick Cycles 29+ Custom Build – Black Medium Schlick Cycles 29+ Custom Build – Orange Large Schlick Cycles Tatanka, Orange. 29+ Schlick Cycles frames for custom builds Contact info@everydaycycles.com ============================= Equipment we use during the production of Full Spectrum Cycling: ============================= Cameras Mevo Core – https://amzn.to/3VpGzmJ – (Amazon) Mevo Start – https://amzn.to/3ZG2B7y – (Amazon) Panasonic 25mm 1.7 lens – https://amzn.to/3OH8Ph0 – (Amazon) Olympus 12mm-42mm lens – https://amzn.to/4iiEyCO – (Amazon) Audio Rode Podcaster Pro II – https://amzn.to/3xKbRfI  (Amazon) Microphones Earthworks Ethos Microphone – https://amzn.to/4eR6kEC  (Amazon) MXL BCD-1 Dynamic Microphone – https://amzn.to/3Yigjx9  (Amazon) Rode Wireless Go II – https://amzn.to/3Su114D  (Amazon) Audio Technica BPHS1 Headset Mics – https://amzn.to/4cXebi2  (Amazon) Blue Compass Boom Arm – https://amzn.to/4cClJr1  (Amazon) Accessories Ulanzi Crab Tripod – https://amzn.to/3WIxWVk  (Amazon) Neewer Camera Desk Mount with Overhead Camera Mounting Arm and 1/4″ Ball Head, 17″ – 41″ Adjustable Tabletop Light Stand with C Clamp – https://amzn.to/3Wuo5Bc  (Amazon) ============================= Disclosure: Some of the links on this page may be affiliate links. Clicking these and making a purchase will directly support Full Spectrum Cycling. Thanks! =============================

    42 min

  3. Apr 23

    Full Spectrum Cycling 331 – Part 2 – Jeremy Prach – Riverwest 24, Flat Out Friday and the Art of Building Something Real

    Show 331 Part 2 – Show 331 was a big one so I made it a 2 parter. Part 1 runs about 45 minutes and you can find it here – https://fullspectrumcycling.com/full-spectrum-cycling-331-part-1-fat-biking-electric-bikes-milwaukee/ https://youtu.be/eilI_r77h6g In Part 2 of 331 we have sprawling segment of Full Spectrum Cycling featuring guest Jeremy Prach – 27-year Milwaukee Public Schools teacher, community organizer, and catalyst behind some of Milwaukee’s most beloved DIY events. Threading through all of it is a shared philosophy: community built on genuine stoke beats anything you can sell, and the best events are often born from a group of people drinking beer and throwing darts at a crazy idea until it works. Segment 1 – 44:42 to 47:00 | Jeremy’s Day Job: Teaching, Cooking, and Community Jeremy describes his 27-year career as an MPS teacher and his current role running a real working cafe with special needs students at the teacher training center – today’s special: chicken pot pie. Segment 2 – 47:00 to 53:30 | River West 24: Origin, Ethos, and the AV Club Jeremy reflects on how Riverwest 24 grew from backyard beer drinking into a Milwaukee institution, the challenge of explaining its ethos to outsiders, the involvement of “certified radicals,” and the new RW24 AV Club looking for production volunteers to control their own media narrative. Segment 3 – 53:30 to 57:10 | Sign-Up Day Entertainment: Vaudeville, Gong Show, and the Line Experience The group discusses plans to turn the RW24 registration line into a variety show – somewhere between vaudeville, the Gong Show, and the Muppets – with Jeremy MCing. Sven mentions three years of video footage he’s sitting on from past sign-up days. Segment 4 – 57:10 to 1:01:30 | Podcast Philosophy: DIY vs. Monetization Jeremy shares his own motorcycle podcast (Flat-Out Friday / Mama Tried) and the group wrestles with the tension between staying punk rock and actually making the economics work. Sven recalls the heyday of scripted Weekly Dose of Fat episodes with 3,500 listeners vs. the current no-edit approach. Segment 5 – 1:01:30 to 1:05:30 | Punk Rock Roots and Milwaukee Basement Shows The conversation digs into Milwaukee’s basement show scene, Jeremy’s punk rock community entry point, Tony’s backyard as a venue, and the visiting Iowa wrestlers who couldn’t believe what they’d walked into. Segment 6 – 1:05:30 to 1:09:30 | Community as a Core Value: “Bowling Alone” and Catholic Guilt Jeremy connects his lifelong drive to organize – hockey, Jiu-Jitsu, motorcycles, music – to a deeper need for community. References the book “Bowling Alone,” his altar boy days, and the irony of Catholic guilt as a motivator. Segment 7 – 1:09:30 to 1:17:30 | The Origin of Flat-Out Friday: From MECCA to the Bradley Center Jeremy tells the full unlikely story: a whiskey-and-Dr.-Pepper car ride where Scott from Fuel floated the idea for Mama Tried, Jeremy collecting $5 tickets at a door he showed up 30 minutes late to, renting the MECCA Arena and watching them rip the covers off extra seats because more people showed up than expected, losing that slot to the circus, getting blocked out of the Bradley Center, and finally getting a cold call from promoter Raj who said yes because he knew Riverwest 24. Segment 8 – 1:17:30 to 1:21:15 | Milwaukee Music Connective Tissue: Mike Maccabee, Dub, and Veggas Bar A detour through music – solo performer Mike McAbee (who plays 3 hours straight because “when I stop, everyone leaves”), Max Knoll’s loud reggae sets, dub music as a full-body experience, and the shared language of Milwaukee’s underground scene. Segment 9 – 1:21:15 to 1:26:19 | Wrap-Up, Upcoming Events, and the New Bar on the Block The hosts thank Jeremy. Upcoming items include the Milwaukee Fat Tire Tour, Riverwest 24 registration, a Goddamn Gallows show at Cooperage, and the newly opened (and apparently controversial) Diaspora bar – dropping on Milwaukee Day, 414. The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) Urban Jungle cross rumblings. Mike Glodowski has been out scoping. Talkin’ Schmack  We have a couple of CYC Photon Gen 2 motor projects in the shop. Hase sorta tandem recumbent. Schlick Cycles x State Bicycles Cargo Truck. Wisconsin Gravel Network – https://wisconsingravel.org/ Bikepacking Journal – a fat-bike feature from Iceland crossing Europe’s largest glacier Vatnajökull. Up to $68.00/yr Podcast server move. All 410 Fat-bike Radio shows! Listened to a few old shows I had to check that all the shows were moved and was amazed at the cycling industry luminaries we’ve had on our various shows, especially from fat-bike heyday. Ned Overend from Specialized, Todd Lyons from SE, Travis Brown, Tinker Juarez, Paul Price, Nick Ginster, Sov Greg Matyas, Paul Ellis, April Morgan, Will Ross, Wyatt Hrudka, Bill Fleming, David Gabrys, Jeremy Prach, Mike Herlinger, Tim Krueger, Scott Quiring, Corey, Stelljes, Kathi Merchant, Olov Stenlund, Erik Noren, Kevin Wren, Tupps Becker, Adam Blake, Travis, Hubbard, Big Sexy, Zito, John Trusky, Jay Petervary, Natalie Mendez, Chewy, Spinner, DFL, Seeley Dave, Chris Daisy, Mark Peterson, Allroy and several Sams. Naturally, the list goes on and on. Search and listen back to some of your favorites! Join our Fat-bike Lab community at https://fat-bike.com/community Subscribe to the Weekly Dose of Fat Newsletter at https://fat-bike.com/mewsletter  Bluff collapse at North Beach in Port Washington – https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/ozaukee-county/officials-urge-caution-after-bluff-slide-at-port-washington-north-beach  Show Beer – Firehouse Brewery (SD) – The Watch – American IPA – 6.5abv – https://www.firehousebrewing.com/beer/ Utapped Ratings – https://untappd.com/b/firehouse-brewing-company-south-dakota-talkin-prairie-boy/5334092 Searching for a summer-ready IPA? Look no further than The Watch, a medium-bodied, hop-forward beer brewed for those who choose bold flavors and sunny adventures. Crafted with a variety of New World hops that are enhanced with tropical aromatics, this IPA has the kick and complexity that hop-lovers crave with a brightness that won’t weigh you down.  Show Guest – Jeremy Prach Last time on this Show was July 2019 – https://fullspectrumcycling.com/full-spectrum-cycling-podcast-21-interviews-with-jeremy-from-riverwest-24-and-dave-schlabowske-on-bikepacking/ In July of 2023 Jeremy was on Sven on the Road #2 – Falcon Bowl and Jeremy Prach’s 50th Birthday – https://fullspectrumcycling.com/sven-on-the-road-2-falcon-bowl-and-jeremy-prachs-50th-birthday/ RW24 AV Club – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvN4sMrqFdVWx_TD3yGDY5AsPSqJoCSeb6q-gPusMpYokB2w/viewform Riverwest 24 registration is May 3rd. – https://riverwest24.com Flat Out Friday – Likely next February in Milwaukee – https://flatoutfriday.com If you like this show PLEASE Subscribe in Apple Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/full-spectrum-cycling/id1569662493   Stuff for sale on Facebook Marketplace Shit Worth Doing Fat Tire Tour of Milwaukee Fat Tire Tour of Green Bay Bay View Rollout 2026 is 5-29-26 Strummerfest Sept 12th at Club Garibaldi’s Just announced – Sunn O))) Tour – https://pitchfork.com/news/sunn-o-don-their-cloaks-for-new-album-song-and-tour/ 04-16 Chicago, IL – Salt Shed 04-18 Iowa City, IA – Englert Theatre Bikes! Large Schlick Cycles 29+ Custom Build – Black Medium Schlick Cycles 29+ Custom Build – Orange Large Schlick Cycles Tatanka, Orange. 29+ Schlick Cycles frames for custom builds Contact info@everydaycycles.com ============================= Equipment we use during the production of Full Spectrum Cycling: ============================= Cameras Mevo Core – https://amzn.to/3VpGzmJ – (Amazon) Mevo Start – https://amzn.to/3ZG2B7y – (Amazon) Panasonic 25mm 1.7 lens – https://amzn.to/3OH8Ph0 – (Amazon) Olympus 12mm-42mm lens – https://amzn.to/4iiEyCO – (Amazon) Audio Rode Podcaster Pro II – https://amzn.to/3xKbRfI  (Amazon) Microphones Earthworks Ethos Microphone – https://amzn.to/4eR6kEC  (Amazon) MXL BCD-1 Dynamic Microphone – https://amzn.to/3Yigjx9  (Amazon) Rode Wireless Go II – https://amzn.to/3Su114D  (Amazon) Audio Technica BPHS1 Headset Mics – https://amzn.to/4cXebi2  (Amazon) Blue Compass Boom Arm – https://amzn.to/4cClJr1  (Amazon) Accessories Ulanzi Crab Tripod – https://amzn.to/3WIxWVk  (Amazon) Neewer Camera Desk Mount with Overhead Camera Mounting Arm and 1/4″ Ball Head, 17″ – 41″ Adjustable Tabletop Light Stand with C Clamp – https://amzn.to/3Wuo5Bc  (Amazon) ============================= Disclosure: Some of the links on this page may be affiliate links. Clicking these and making a purchase will directly support Full Spectrum Cycling. Thanks! =============================

    43 min

  4. Apr 20

    Full Spectrum Cycling 331 – Part 1 – Jeremy Prach – Fat Biking Culture – Electric Conversions – and The Milwaukee Scene

    Show 331 – Show 331 is a big one. Sven, Tony and JK welcome back Jeremy Prach for his third appearance, and the conversation covers a lot of ground – from the history of Urban Jungle Cross and the current state of fat biking, to electric bike conversions, the Bikepacking Journal, and the Fat Bike Lab community. Part 1 runs about 45 minutes. Part 2 drops next Thursday, 4/23/26. https://youtu.be/aK2OBkWsC0g The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) Urban Jungle cross rumblings. Mike Glodowski has been out scoping. I got your Milwaukee badass shit right here –https://www.presentandcorrect.com/blogs/blog/golden-tickets – Typographic gold in this collection of thirty 1950s Milwaukee bus tickets. Von Munz Lemmy print. No Writes and Que So What at Sabattic 18th What about the sports bar opening….meow at the old company brewing? Basically in Jeremy’s back yard. Diaspora MKE Sports Bar & Lounge is holding its grand opening on April 14, 2026 Talkin’ Schmack  We have a couple of CYC Photon Gen 2 motor projects in the shop. Hase sorta tandem recumbent. Schlick Cycles x State Bicycles Cargo Truck. Wisconsin Gravel Network – https://wisconsingravel.org/ Bikepacking Journal – a fat-bike feature from Iceland crossing Europe’s largest glacier Vatnajökull. Up to $68.00/yr Podcast server move. All 410 Fat-bike Radio shows! Listened to a few old shows I had to check that all the shows were moved and was amazed at the cycling industry luminaries we’ve had on our various shows, especially from fat-bike heyday. Ned Overend from Specialized, Todd Lyons from SE, Travis Brown, Tinker Juarez, Paul Price, Nick Ginster, Sov Greg Matyas, Paul Ellis, April Morgan, Will Ross, Wyatt Hrudka, Bill Fleming, David Gabrys, Jeremy Prach, Mike Herlinger, Tim Krueger, Scott Quiring, Corey, Stelljes, Kathi Merchant, Olov Stenlund, Erik Noren, Kevin Wren, Tupps Becker, Adam Blake, Travis, Hubbard, Big Sexy, Zito, John Trusky, Jay Petervary, Natalie Mendez, Chewy, Spinner, DFL, Seeley Dave, Chris Daisy, Mark Peterson, Allroy and several Sams. Naturally, the list goes on and on. Search and listen back to some of your favorites! Join our Fat-bike Lab community at https://fat-bike.com/community Subscribe to the Weekly Dose of Fat Newsletter at https://fat-bike.com/mewsletter  Bluff collapse at North Beach in Port Washington – https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/ozaukee-county/officials-urge-caution-after-bluff-slide-at-port-washington-north-beach  Show Beer – Firehouse Brewery (SD) – The Watch – American IPA – 6.5abv – https://www.firehousebrewing.com/beer/ Utapped Ratings – https://untappd.com/b/firehouse-brewing-company-south-dakota-talkin-prairie-boy/5334092 Searching for a summer-ready IPA? Look no further than The Watch, a medium-bodied, hop-forward beer brewed for those who choose bold flavors and sunny adventures. Crafted with a variety of New World hops that are enhanced with tropical aromatics, this IPA has the kick and complexity that hop-lovers crave with a brightness that won’t weigh you down.  Show Guest – Jeremy Prach Last time on this Show was July 2019 – https://fullspectrumcycling.com/full-spectrum-cycling-podcast-21-interviews-with-jeremy-from-riverwest-24-and-dave-schlabowske-on-bikepacking/ In July of 2023 Jeremy was on Sven on the Road #2 – Falcon Bowl and Jeremy Prach’s 50th Birthday – https://fullspectrumcycling.com/sven-on-the-road-2-falcon-bowl-and-jeremy-prachs-50th-birthday/ RW24 AV Club – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvN4sMrqFdVWx_TD3yGDY5AsPSqJoCSeb6q-gPusMpYokB2w/viewform If you like this show PLEASE Subscribe in Apple Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/full-spectrum-cycling/id1569662493   Stuff for sale on Facebook Marketplace Shit Worth Doing Fat Tire Tour of Milwaukee Fat Tire Tour of Green Bay Bay View Rollout 2026 is 5-29-26 Strummerfest Sept 12th at Club Garibaldi’s Just announced – Sunn O))) Tour – https://pitchfork.com/news/sunn-o-don-their-cloaks-for-new-album-song-and-tour/ 04-16 Chicago, IL – Salt Shed 04-18 Iowa City, IA – Englert Theatre Bikes! Large Schlick Cycles 29+ Custom Build – Black Medium Schlick Cycles 29+ Custom Build – Orange Large Schlick Cycles Tatanka, Orange. 29+ Schlick Cycles frames for custom builds Contact info@everydaycycles.com ============================= Equipment we use during the production of Full Spectrum Cycling: ============================= Cameras Mevo Core – https://amzn.to/3VpGzmJ – (Amazon) Mevo Start – https://amzn.to/3ZG2B7y – (Amazon) Panasonic 25mm 1.7 lens – https://amzn.to/3OH8Ph0 – (Amazon) Olympus 12mm-42mm lens – https://amzn.to/4iiEyCO – (Amazon) Audio Rode Podcaster Pro II – https://amzn.to/3xKbRfI  (Amazon) Microphones Earthworks Ethos Microphone – https://amzn.to/4eR6kEC  (Amazon) MXL BCD-1 Dynamic Microphone – https://amzn.to/3Yigjx9  (Amazon) Rode Wireless Go II – https://amzn.to/3Su114D  (Amazon) Audio Technica BPHS1 Headset Mics – https://amzn.to/4cXebi2  (Amazon) Blue Compass Boom Arm – https://amzn.to/4cClJr1  (Amazon) Accessories Ulanzi Crab Tripod – https://amzn.to/3WIxWVk  (Amazon) Neewer Camera Desk Mount with Overhead Camera Mounting Arm and 1/4″ Ball Head, 17″ – 41″ Adjustable Tabletop Light Stand with C Clamp – https://amzn.to/3Wuo5Bc  (Amazon) ============================= Disclosure: Some of the links on this page may be affiliate links. Clicking these and making a purchase will directly support Full Spectrum Cycling. Thanks! =============================

    46 min

  5. Mar 12

    Full Spectrum Cycling 330 – Rohloff vs Pinion – Hans Rey Views – Fat Bike Stuff – Micro Dose

    Show 330 – Welcome to Full Spectrum Cycling Show 330! It’s Mar10 Day, and we’re talking all things bikes and Milwaukee. Maybe a bit of beer.  We’ve got details on Dave’s bike, Justin Timberline, and its 34th Birthday Ride, the Bay View Rollout coming up in May, and Strummerfest at Club Garibaldi’s in September. We’ll catch up on the latest from the 30th Street Rail Trail meeting, check out a Rohloff vs Pinion drivetrain smackdown from Tumbleweed’s Daniel Molloy, and share some e-bike news. There’s fresh fat-bike gear from Revel, Esker and Blivet, plus a Fat Bike Birkie recap, and updates from the Fat-bike.com Lab, newsletter, and Micro Dose podcast. Grab a beer and hang out with us while we roll through everything that’s happening in the fat-bike world. https://youtu.be/HOi7U4cb3OU The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) As we record this it is Mar10 Day! Dave’s Timberline Birthday Ride Saturday Didn’t see the result of the meeting. Any updates? – https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/02/12/mke-county-county-holding-public-meeting-on-30th-street-rail-trail/ Bay View Rollout 2026 is 5-29-26 Strummerfest Sept 12th at Club Garibaldi’s Talkin’ Schmack  Rohloff  vs Pinion Smackdown! Tumbleweed founder founder Daniel Molloy explains the choice they made for the Porspector – https://tumbleweed.cc/blogs/blog/rohloff-vs-pinion-why-we-chose-the-speedhub-for-the-prospector  For the e-enthusiants – https://e-skimo.swiss/ This! https://www.jalopnik.com/2109855/abandoned-railroad-e-bike-camping/ Han Rey has something to say about e-bikes! – https://www.bicycleretailer.com/opinion-analysis/2026/03/02/hans-rey-open-letter-industry Distinct names for distinct machines: E-bicycle (EMTB): Class 1 pedal-assist only (20 mph max assist, 750 watts max peak power) E-moped: Throttle-equipped or faster than 20 mph or exceeding 750 watts, incl. Class 2&3 E-motorcycle: High-power electric motorcycles well beyond bicycle-level performance Fat-bike Stuff Revel Ti – https://revelbikes.com/products/big-iron-frame-only New Black Carbon that George was riding Esker Heyduke LVS Ti Fat The pre-order sold out but it is cool! I hope it comes back – https://eskercycles.com/pages/hayduke-lvs-fat New gear from Blivet Sports – Now with US Distribution center – Quilo X4 and A couple of pair of gloves. – https://blivetsportsusa.com/ Fat Bike Birkie Fat-bike.com News Fat-bike Lab community (Free) – https://www.skool.com/fat-bike-lab-4983/about Weekly Dose of Fat Newsletter (Free) – https://news.fat-bike.com/subscribe Weekly Dose of Fat: Micro Dose Podcast (Free) – https://fat-bike.com/category/micro-dose/ Paul Component Engineering Tall and Elegant – https://www.paulcomp.com/shop/components/seatposts/tall-and-elegant/ Reeb is getting more affordable frames built in Taiwan. Check out the Hall Pass – https://reebcycles.com/products/hall-pass-usa Seeley Dave and I saw Josh’s bike at the Fat Bike Birkie https://youtu.be/ipbcmbFmrz4 Show Beer – The White Hag Brewing Company’s Little Swan Irish Style IPA ============================= Equipment we use during the production of Full Spectrum Cycling: ============================= Cameras Mevo Core – https://amzn.to/3VpGzmJ – (Amazon) Mevo Start – https://amzn.to/3ZG2B7y – (Amazon) Panasonic 25mm 1.7 lens – https://amzn.to/3OH8Ph0 – (Amazon) Olympus 12mm-42mm lens – https://amzn.to/4iiEyCO – (Amazon) Audio Rode Podcaster Pro II – https://amzn.to/3xKbRfI  (Amazon) Microphones Earthworks Ethos Microphone – https://amzn.to/4eR6kEC  (Amazon) MXL BCD-1 Dynamic Microphone – https://amzn.to/3Yigjx9  (Amazon) Rode Wireless Go II – https://amzn.to/3Su114D  (Amazon) Audio Technica BPHS1 Headset Mics – https://amzn.to/4cXebi2  (Amazon) Blue Compass Boom Arm – https://amzn.to/4cClJr1  (Amazon) Accessories Ulanzi Crab Tripod – https://amzn.to/3WIxWVk  (Amazon) Neewer Camera Desk Mount with Overhead Camera Mounting Arm and 1/4″ Ball Head, 17″ – 41″ Adjustable Tabletop Light Stand with C Clamp – https://amzn.to/3Wuo5Bc  (Amazon) ============================= Disclosure: Some of the links on this page may be affiliate links. Clicking these and making a purchase will directly support Full Spectrum Cycling. Thanks! =============================

    40 min

  6. Feb 12

    Full Spectrum Cycling 329 – Pretti Rides – Bike Swaps – Beach Issues – Frostbike Cancelled – Trek Recalls

    This week’s Full Spectrum Cycling covers: unity rides honoring Alex Pretti, two big Milwaukee-area bike events (Bike Bazaar and Bay View Bike Swap), a Trek/Electra e-bike recall, a quick first look at Handup’s ColdEST gloves, and a shoreline access/trespass update that matters if you ride or walk Lake Michigan beaches. Plus: Strava leaderboard cheating cleanup, Sunn O))) tour dates, and Tom Morello coming to The Rave. https://youtu.be/xgzhmcnqTlk The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) Pretti Rides – A lot of the bike world showed up in solidarity for Alex Pretti, with unity rides happening across dozens of cities and multiple countries. Our Fat-bike.com take – https://fat-bike.com/2026/02/we-ride-fat-bikes-in-unity/ Milwaukee Bike Bazaar – March 14, 2026, at Riverside High School. Bay View Bike Swap – https://facebook.com/events/s/bay-view-bike-swap/1403385164700176/  https://www.fox6now.com/news/thousands-electric-bikes-recalled-fall-hazard-cpsc Greg’s 30-day Video Challenge  Beach Bikers Beware – If you ride Lake Michigan beaches (or even just walk the shoreline), the legal line in Wisconsin is getting extra attention after a ruling that leans hard on where “public” access ends and private property begins. The practical takeaway for riders: know where the ordinary high-water mark rules apply, and understand that “keep your tires wet” is not just a joke in this conversation.- https://fat-bike.com/2026/02/beach-bikers-beware-new-wisconsin-trespassing-ruling/ Tony finally likes his Abus lock Morello at the Rave in May Talkin’ Schmack  Frostbike Cancelled – Safety in MPLS – At least it won’t conflict with Fat-bike Birkie – https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2026/01/26/alex-pretti-shooting-‘eye-opening’-bike-industry-minneapolis-area  Pretti Support – The industry side of this story is also worth noting: shops and brands in the Minneapolis area and around the world responded publicly, organized memorial rides, and had to weigh safety and community realities around events like Frostbike. Esker Angry Catfish Surly RW24 Wilde Bicycles  QBP Trek and Electra recalled thousands of e-bikes after reports of rear wheel bolts breaking and wheels separating. The recall affects several FX+ 1 and Townie Go! models sold between April and October 2025. https://www.fox6now.com/news/thousands-electric-bikes-recalled-fall-hazard-cpsc Handup ColdEST Gloves First Look – https://fat-bike.com/2026/01/first-look-handup-coldest-gloves-for-fat-biking/ I’m inviting listeners to signup and be part of the Founding Members group that is helping shape our private community – Fat-bike Lab – https://www.skool.com/fat-bike-lab-4983/about  The Weekly Dose of Fat is now a newsletter delivered every Thursday Night – Subscribe at https://fat-bike.com/dose  I am working out the bugs but we will have a new, short weekly podcast – The Weekly Dose of Fat: Micro Dose. There is a sneak peak here – https://news.fat-bike.com/podcast Just announced – Sunn O))) Tour – https://pitchfork.com/news/sunn-o-don-their-cloaks-for-new-album-song-and-tour/ 04-16 Chicago, IL – Salt Shed 04-18 Iowa City, IA – Englert Theatre People cheat on Strava? Of course they do. https://www.thetimes.com/uk/transport/article/strava-cheats-millions-removed-leaderboards-nplxqvzsc?utm_source=chatgpt.com Show Beer – Noon Whistle Brewing – Gummylicious – 6% Man, they have a lot of Gummy Beers Brewed with Citra, Citra Cryo, Mosaic, and Ekuanot hops giving it a deeply complex flavor profile that is bursting with juicy flavor notes of tropical citrus. If you like this show PLEASE Subscribe in Apple Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/full-spectrum-cycling/id1569662493   Stuff for sale on Facebook Marketplace Shit Worth Doing February 20th, 2026 – Flat Out Friday – Fiserv Forum – Milwaukee, WI Just announced – Sunn O))) Tour – https://pitchfork.com/news/sunn-o-don-their-cloaks-for-new-album-song-and-tour/ 04-16 Chicago, IL – Salt Shed 04-18 Iowa City, IA – Englert Theatre Bikes! Large Schlick Cycles 29+ Custom Build – Black Medium Schlick Cycles 29+ Custom Build – Orange Large Schlick Cycles Tatanka, Orange. 29+ Schlick Cycles frames for custom builds Contact info@everydaycycles.com ============================= Equipment we use during the production of Full Spectrum Cycling: ============================= Cameras Mevo Core – https://amzn.to/3VpGzmJ – (Amazon) Mevo Start – https://amzn.to/3ZG2B7y – (Amazon) Panasonic 25mm 1.7 lens – https://amzn.to/3OH8Ph0 – (Amazon) Olympus 12mm-42mm lens – https://amzn.to/4iiEyCO – (Amazon) Audio Rode Podcaster Pro II – https://amzn.to/3xKbRfI  (Amazon) Microphones Earthworks Ethos Microphone – https://amzn.to/4eR6kEC  (Amazon) MXL BCD-1 Dynamic Microphone – https://amzn.to/3Yigjx9  (Amazon) Rode Wireless Go II – https://amzn.to/3Su114D  (Amazon) Audio Technica BPHS1 Headset Mics – https://amzn.to/4cXebi2  (Amazon) Blue Compass Boom Arm – https://amzn.to/4cClJr1  (Amazon) Accessories Ulanzi Crab Tripod – https://amzn.to/3WIxWVk  (Amazon) Neewer Camera Desk Mount with Overhead Camera Mounting Arm and 1/4″ Ball Head, 17″ – 41″ Adjustable Tabletop Light Stand with C Clamp – https://amzn.to/3Wuo5Bc  (Amazon) ============================= Disclosure: Some of the links on this page may be affiliate links. Clicking these and making a purchase will directly support Full Spectrum Cycling. Thanks! =============================

    41 min

  7. Jan 16

    Full Spectrum Cycling 328 – Bob Weir’s 1990 Teesdale – Short Cranks – Food Experiments – Support Local 

    328 – In this episode of Full Spectrum Cycling, Greg engages in a lively conversation with JK and Tony that is filled with humor and camaraderie. The episode kicks off with a light-hearted discussion about the weather, transitioning into stories about cycling experiences and the challenges of riding in colder temperatures. Greg shares his thoughts on various biking gear, including a malfunctioning light and the benefits of short cranks in cycling. The conversation flows into personal stories about holiday gatherings, food experiments, and the joys of cooking, particularly focusing on a unique ham dish that JK prepared with leftover holiday ham. The hosts delve into cycling culture, upcoming events, and the importance of supporting local businesses in the cycling community. (yes, this is Riverside.fm’s description of this episode! Edited for accuracy!) https://youtu.be/vPLHuRtnhh0 The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) Milwaukee Bike Bazaar – March 14, 2026, at Riverside High School. Parting out bikes Glorioso’s reopens ToAD dates Can we talk about pizza bread for a moment? Please Greg’s 30 Video Series Talkin’ Schmack  RIP Jim Blackburn and Joe Montgomery  ARC Light Pro Flat pedals with Smart lights – https://redshiftsports.com/products/arclight-pro-flat-pedals  Big Quill Pigs and 27.5 wheels Gear Page at FB.c – https://fat-bike.com/2025/12/fat-bike-gear-recommendations/  And subscribe to the Weekly Dose of Fat newsletter – https://news.fat-bike.com  Short crank arms? SRAM now goes down to 150 RAD bankruptcy  Park Tool’s Director of Education Calvin Jones is Retiring Tuscobia 160 had snow this year – https://www.apg-wi.com/price_county_review/snow-brings-luster-back-to-tuscobia-winter-ultra/article_501233c8-26c0-42e0-ac06-2e5697b1a66a.html  Punk and Hardcore Flyers in the Wall Art Book – https://heavymusicartwork.com/products/punk-hardcore-flyers-on-the-wall-vol-1  Show Beer – Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale Bob Weir was quite the cyclist – Had a 1990 Teesdale that was painted by official GD painter Prairie Prince If you like this show PLEASE Subscribe in Apple Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/full-spectrum-cycling/id1569662493   Stuff for sale on Facebook Marketplace Shit Worth Doing February 20th, 2026 – Flat Out Friday – Fiserv Forum – Milwaukee, WI Just announced – https://pitchfork.com/news/sunn-o-don-their-cloaks-for-new-album-song-and-tour/ Bikes! Large Schlick Cycles 29+ Custom Build – Black Medium Schlick Cycles 29+ Custom Build – Orange Large Schlick Cycles Tatanka, Orange. 29+ Schlick Cycles frames for custom builds Contact info@everydaycycles.com ============================= Equipment we use during the production of Full Spectrum Cycling: ============================= Cameras Mevo Core – https://amzn.to/3VpGzmJ – (Amazon) Mevo Start – https://amzn.to/3ZG2B7y – (Amazon) Panasonic 25mm 1.7 lens – https://amzn.to/3OH8Ph0 – (Amazon) Olympus 12mm-42mm lens – https://amzn.to/4iiEyCO – (Amazon) Audio Rode Podcaster Pro II – https://amzn.to/3xKbRfI  (Amazon) Microphones Earthworks Ethos Microphone – https://amzn.to/4eR6kEC  (Amazon) MXL BCD-1 Dynamic Microphone – https://amzn.to/3Yigjx9  (Amazon) Rode Wireless Go II – https://amzn.to/3Su114D  (Amazon) Audio Technica BPHS1 Headset Mics – https://amzn.to/4cXebi2  (Amazon) Blue Compass Boom Arm – https://amzn.to/4cClJr1  (Amazon) Accessories Ulanzi Crab Tripod – https://amzn.to/3WIxWVk  (Amazon) Neewer Camera Desk Mount with Overhead Camera Mounting Arm and 1/4″ Ball Head, 17″ – 41″ Adjustable Tabletop Light Stand with C Clamp – https://amzn.to/3Wuo5Bc  (Amazon) ============================= Disclosure: Some of the links on this page may be affiliate links. Clicking these and making a purchase will directly support Full Spectrum Cycling. Thanks! =============================

    35 min

  8. 12/11/2025

    Full Spectrum Cycling 327 – Outfit App Dev Joe Finney – Santa Rampage – Muffin Exchange – GFBD

    327 – Joe Finney joins Sven, JK and Tony to chat about his iOS / Android App called Outfit, an apparel planning app for cyclists and runners. https://youtu.be/0Gcro1ALeKI The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) Santa Cycle Rampage our way Global Fat Bike day pix from all over showed  great participation this year and…snow! Quad Cities, Trivers, Des Moines, sleepy hollow near Lansing,  Missed Santa Rampage in Milwaukee last weekend? Hit Madison this Saturday the 13th! – https://wisconsinbikefed.org/santa-cycle-rampage/ Muffin Exchange at the Co-op Have you checked your seatpost this Fall er early Winter? All Messed Up XIII – Linneman’s in Milwaukee February 14th and 15th – https://www.facebook.com/events/1218529519207936 Pie Ride Dec Sunday the 14th leaving from Lakefront Collectivo –  https://www.facebook.com/events/1568971344127305/ Talkin’ Schmack  Rogue Ales shuts down. Bummer – https://lincolnchronicle.org/rogue-brewery-abruptly-closes-its-newport-operations-friday-owes-hundreds-of-thousands-in-rent-and-taxes/  Missed Global Fat-bike Day? Des Moines has Intergalactic Fat-bike Day coming up this Saturday the 13th. Check it out here – https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Cfex845yE/?mibextid=wwXIfr Spotify Awards for the Full Spectrum Cycling podcast – better than a FIFA Peace Award! BTW, did you know we are on Spotify? Frankly, this was on auto pilot and all the audience found us without promotion. Plus the feed stopped working in June, What gives! Yuengling expanding beer sales to Wisconsin in 2026 (who cares, happy 4th birthday Amorphic! What a party) When is the next Full Moon Beach Ride? Good question! Saturday, January 3rd looks like a good candidate. Quick!  Someone give me $2100 so I can buy a www.anticbikes.com please.  I said PLEASE…Santa? See all Full Spectrum Cycling Video Podcast Episodes here – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLblXPI1hYVGbwjJjdv_eJGMubhqRU4vwd  Show Beer – Rouge Batsquatch Hazy IPA (probably won’t be able to get this anymore since Rouge went belly up). ABV 6.7% Show Guest – Joe Finney What led you to develop the app? Does the short temp setting change the recommendation?  Is there a persistent memory when you give feedback after the ride / run? Available where? https://outfitapp.co/get  Outfit Outdoor Fitness in the Apple App Store or Google Play Walk us through the app (I can use the video) If you like this show PLEASE Subscribe in Apple Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/full-spectrum-cycling/id1569662493   Stuff for sale on Facebook Marketplace Shit Worth Doing December 14th – Pie Ride – Milwaukee, WI – 10am Colectivo Lakefront January 9-11, 2026 – Fat Pursuit –  https://www.fatpursuit.com/  February 20th, 2026 – Flat Out Friday – Fiserv Forum – Milwaukee, WI Bikes! Large Schlick Cycles 29+ Custom Build – Black Medium Schlick Cycles 29+ Custom Build – Orange Large Schlick Cycles Tatanka, Orange. 29+ Schlick Cycles frames for custom builds Contact info@everydaycycles.com ============================= Equipment we use during the production of Full Spectrum Cycling: ============================= Cameras Mevo Core – https://amzn.to/3VpGzmJ – (Amazon) Mevo Start – https://amzn.to/3ZG2B7y – (Amazon) Panasonic 25mm 1.7 lens – https://amzn.to/3OH8Ph0 – (Amazon) Olympus 12mm-42mm lens – https://amzn.to/4iiEyCO – (Amazon) Audio Rode Podcaster Pro II – https://amzn.to/3xKbRfI  (Amazon) Microphones Earthworks Ethos Microphone – https://amzn.to/4eR6kEC  (Amazon) MXL BCD-1 Dynamic Microphone – https://amzn.to/3Yigjx9  (Amazon) Rode Wireless Go II – https://amzn.to/3Su114D  (Amazon) Audio Technica BPHS1 Headset Mics – https://amzn.to/4cXebi2  (Amazon) Blue Compass Boom Arm – https://amzn.to/4cClJr1  (Amazon) Accessories Ulanzi Crab Tripod – https://amzn.to/3WIxWVk  (Amazon) Neewer Camera Desk Mount with Overhead Camera Mounting Arm and 1/4″ Ball Head, 17″ – 41″ Adjustable Tabletop Light Stand with C Clamp – https://amzn.to/3Wuo5Bc  (Amazon) ============================= Disclosure: Some of the links on this page may be affiliate links. Clicking these and making a purchase will directly support Full Spectrum Cycling. Thanks! =============================

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About

Full Spectrum Cycling is a long-running weekly cycling podcast covering gear reviews, bike builds, riding culture, and community news from Milwaukee and beyond. Hosted by Sven, JK, and Tony from the PodcastMKE Studio, episodes feature conversations with bike builders, riders, shop owners, and interesting people in the cycling world. Topics range from fat bikes and cargo bikes to road cycling, local events, craft beer, and Milwaukee’s vibrant bike scene.

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  • Creator
    Greg Smith
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    494
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 - GT Design, Inc
  • Show Website
    Full Spectrum Cycling

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