100 episodes

The Marginal Gains Podcast, presented by Silca is the show that makes a big deal about the little things, and how those little things...can be a big deal. Josh Poertner of Silca, along with Hottie and Fatty, talk about all aspects of cycling — design, manufacturing, marketing, riding, racing, management and more, all from a thoughtful perspective. It's a podcast for the thinking cyclist.

Marginal Gains Cycling Podcast, Presented by Silca SILCA

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    • 4.9 • 254 Ratings

The Marginal Gains Podcast, presented by Silca is the show that makes a big deal about the little things, and how those little things...can be a big deal. Josh Poertner of Silca, along with Hottie and Fatty, talk about all aspects of cycling — design, manufacturing, marketing, riding, racing, management and more, all from a thoughtful perspective. It's a podcast for the thinking cyclist.

    Kimo Seymour and the Life Time Grand Prix

    Kimo Seymour and the Life Time Grand Prix

    Life Time puts on what is arguably the biggest and most important pro bike racing series in the US: The Life Time Grand Prix. And one man is in chage of it all: Kimo Seymour. Fatty and Hottie talk with Kimo changes in the race, the "Call of a Life Time" series, aerobars, Keegan's Swenson's chances for dominating the event for a third year running, and much more. 

    • 59 min
    AJA #33: Wind Tunnels and Wax

    AJA #33: Wind Tunnels and Wax

    Our recent wind tunnel episodes have triggered a LOT of aero questions from our listeners, and Josh -- with hand hovering over the "It Depends" button -- takes them on. From IRL Burrito Powerups (IYKYK) to the StripChip and the Chain Waxing System to aero chainrings to leg hair stubble as a potential aero advantage to shoe aerodynamics, Josh will — apparently — answer anything. Enjoy!

    • 50 min
    Ask Josh Some More About Wind Tunnels (Wind Tunnels Series Part 3)

    Ask Josh Some More About Wind Tunnels (Wind Tunnels Series Part 3)

    Josh answers more of Fatty & Hottie's pressing questions about the surprises people are in for when visiting a wind tunnel for the first time, what happens when key learnings from a wind tunnel session are ignored, how often follow-up questions triggered by a wind tunnel session are actually followed up on, whether it's worth it to bring anyone but a top-pro into the wind tunnel, how bike companies twist wind tunnel results, and much more. If there's anything more Marginal-Gain-y than our fascination with wind tunnels, well...we'll do a trifecta of episodes on that, too. Enjoy the show!

    • 59 min
    Marginal Gains And Windtunnels, Part 2: An Interview with Mark Cote

    Marginal Gains And Windtunnels, Part 2: An Interview with Mark Cote

    An argument can be made that Mark Cote is the father of the Specialized Wind Tunnel. During his tenure at the Big S, he convinced the powers that be that the Big S needed its own wind tunnel — an amazing story Mark shares with Josh. Enjoy this deep dive into Mark's backstory and conversation between Mark and Josh as they swap stories on how they've found marginal gains with this one powerful tool

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Ask Josh Anything...About Wind Tunnels (Part 1)

    Ask Josh Anything...About Wind Tunnels (Part 1)

    Josh's experiences in wind tunnels have come up in dozens of episodes of Marginal Gains, and we always find ourselves with more questions. In this episode, we're finally giving ourselves permission to ask them, from the essentials of using a wind tunnel to a day in the life before, during, and after testing in a windtunnel. 
    Look, we'll be honest here: we brought way more questions to this conversation than Josh had time to answer, and at some point during the recording, we realized we weren't recording "The Wind Tunnel Episode;" we were recording, "The Wind Tunnel Series, Part 1." Which means that if you've got quesstions about wind tunnels, now is the time to ask: call or text us at 317-343-4506.

    • 55 min
    Darren Murphy: Developing and tuning high-end suspension products

    Darren Murphy: Developing and tuning high-end suspension products

    When it comes to bikes, Josh is usually the smartest person in the room. But Josh will tell you, when the topic turns to mountain bikes and suspension, Josh turns to Darren Murphy of Push Industries. Josh and Darren talk about Darren's journey in the industry, as well as a dive into how advanced bike products are developed, tested and brought to market. 

    • 1 hr

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
254 Ratings

254 Ratings

JimV 1 ,

Great Pod!!

Great Pod!!

ElysianBike ,

First seasons were great.

I really wish there was more Josh and less of the other guys. I used to love Hottie and Fatty but lately it seems like they’re talking just to talk. 15% less Fatty, 7.5% less Hottie would drastically change the show. Also, stop making me skip the first 2-3 minutes of the show. Give me 1 short advert and then just get into it.

banjo&fiddle ,

Bike geek nirvana

If your a bike geek this is allot of great info plus the presentation is fantastic. I’ve been listening for quite a while and get sucked into all of them wether they relate to my type of cycling. Great balance of tech, storytelling and humor.

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