This week we’re joined by pro mechanic Nic from Backyard Bike Shop to chat the cost of bikes (and whether it can be justified), bike muggings, strange goings on at Sports Direct and more. Here’s the full breakdown:

00:00 New Year’s antics

00:30 People are angry with GCN

14:59 Melissa Dennis death & Rohan Dennis arrest

15:56 The rise of bike-jackings

25:02 The great Sports Direct superbike mystery

34:18 Why the industry needs to cater more to average cyclists

38:05 We need to educate drivers!

40:43 The problem with e-bikes

41:05 The cycling industry needs a shake-up

41:53 Overrated/Underrated: average speed

44:55 Overrated/Underrated: 650b wheels

49:40 Overrated/Underrated: Muc Off

52:21 Overrated/Underrated: frame bags

53:05 Overrated/Underrated: suspension on gravel bikes

54:21 Jimmi’s Christmas Eve error (FUOTW)

55:35 Nic got ‘Home Aloned’ (FUOTW)

56:27 Dry vs wet lube - what’s the difference?

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Ep 30: People Are Angry With GCN & Bike Muggings On The Rise with pro mechanic Nic