The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast Ep 107: Is Shimano Coming For SRAM? + Another Brand Closure?!
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Nov 13, 2025 The hosts dive into TikTok bike hacks, sharing surprising successes and failures. They discuss a poignant cycling documentary highlighting the mental health benefits of biking. Big news: Gorewear is shutting down, while Shimano teases a potential 13-speed Di2 launch. Merida's sleek new gravel bike turns heads, and whispers of a new Cinelli frame surface. Plus, they tackle product recalls for Peloton and Lezyne. Finally, they ponder the controversial ideas of bikes without saddles and the perception of modern steel frames.
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Exoskeleton Legs Inspired By Video Games
- Francis, Jimmy and Emily joked about video game habits and exoskeleton legs while prepping the show.
- Francis wants exoskeleton legs and compared them to in-game gear from Death Stranding.
Mic Mishap During Amy Cycling Shoot
- Francis and the team filmed Amy Cycling Adventures and condensed two hours of footage into a tight video.
- Francis accidentally attached her microphone wrong and masked a click in post-production.
UDH Solves And Creates Compatibility Problems
- Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) solves some compatibility issues but creates others.
- New mount standards can lock users into frame compatibility and push frame sales as a side effect.