

The Nero Show
Chris Miller
The NERO Show is a weekly video podcast that serves up unfiltered road‑cycling chat on YouTube and all major audio platforms. Hosts Chris Miller and professional cycling coach Jesse Coyle dive into breaking gear launches, performance science, training debates and the quirks of bunch‑ride culture, wrapping serious detail in a relaxed Australian tone. The show holds a 4.8‑star rating on Spotify with over 800 ratings and more than 150 episodes have aired since its launch in 2023, proof of a loyal global audience that keeps coming back for practical insight and a good laugh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 22, 2025 • 1h 10min
We Still Don’t Use Carbon Spokes: Zipp Employee Explains
Nathan Schickel, product manager at ZIPP, dives into the exciting advancements in their product range, including the innovative new 353 NSW wheel. He explains why ZIPP continues to use steel spokes over carbon ones, emphasizing durability and ease of repair. The discussion also covers the evolution of rim sizing, the balance of aerodynamics and rolling resistance, and the growing role of professional teams in refining wheel tech. Additionally, they explore the complexities of wheel design and trends impacting bicycle performance.

May 14, 2025 • 1h 27min
First‑Ever Zwift Ride Broke Chris & Pro Cycling’s Wild Salaries | NERO Show Ep. 126
Cannondale are changing the endurance game, Are Campagnolo relevant again and Chris rides Zwift for the first time 🛒 Get 15% off PILLAR Use Code: NERO https://pillarperformance.shop📺 New Episodes of The Nero Show every week: http://bit.ly/2gMWc1t👔 Support the show by buying The NERO Skinsuit: https://nero-club.myshopify.com💻 For advertising opportunities, email us at: info@nero.bikeOur Links:NERO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neroshowcycling/Chris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismiller27/Jesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessecoyle/Coaching Inquiries for Jesse: https://www.nero.club/coachingAdditional Footage Thanks to @GCPerformance18 @CannondaleBicycles71 @SEVENGravelRace @cyclingnewsmag Chapters00:00 intro00:58 New Cannondale10:58 Is This A New Category?16:35 Giro Round Up16:57 New Campagnolo24:05 Astana XDS Top Tier? 28:06 Top Rider Salaries40:33 Dog Or Fast Bike 144:17 Dog Or Fast Bike 247:16 Dog Or Fast Bike 352:31 First Time Zwifter1:05:22 Indoor Riders Are Harder 1:09:09 UCI Strikes agin 1:16:10 How To Get Jesse To Ride Gravel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 7, 2025 • 1h 17min
Testing The Viral "High Stack" Bike Fit & Winspace Crazy New Prices | NERO Show Ep. 125
Crazy new bike tech in China, but at what cost? Unreleased bikes from Merida and secret Reserve Wheels pop up while Jesse's new position might be a complete disaster 🛒 Get 15% off PILLAR Use Code: PILLAR https://pillarperformance.shop📺 New Episodes of The Nero Show every week: http://bit.ly/2gMWc1t👔 Support the show by buying The NERO Skinsuit: https://nero-club.myshopify.com💻 For advertising opportunities, email us at: info@nero.bikeOur Links:NERO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neroshowcycling/Chris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismiller27/Jesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessecoyle/Coaching Inquiries for Jesse: https://www.nero.club/coachingAdditional content from our friends @ChinaCycling @gplama @TraceVelo @williamrhardin @TNTSportsCycling @cyclistshub Chapters00:00 intro00:45 Chinese Bike Prices Go Up16:00 Shanghai Bike Show25:13 New Merida Reacto?31:10 Unreleased Reserve Wheels?35:14 Dog Or Fast Bike 138:42 Dog Or Fast Bike 241:41 Dog Or Fast Bike 348:36 High Stack Update1:12:00 US Crit Season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 2025 • 1h 2min
We Didn't Expect This from a $14,500 Bianchi | NERO Show Ep. 124
Is the Factor Monza the bike we have all been waiting for? Chris test rides the Bianchi Outré Pro gives his opinion, while Jesse's quest for speed brakes all the rules🛒 Get 15% off PILLAR Use Code: NERO https://pillarperformance.shop📺 New Episodes of The Nero Show every week: http://bit.ly/2gMWc1t👔 Support the show by buying The NERO Skinsuit: https://nero-club.myshopify.com💻 For advertising opportunities, email us at: info@nero.bikeOur Links:NERO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neroshowcycling/Chris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismiller27/Jesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessecoyle/Coaching Inquiries for Jesse: https://www.nero.club/coachingChapters00:00 intro00:45 New Factor Monza17:57 Who Is This Bike For?22:34 Bianchi Oltre Pro Ride Review29:09 Italian Secret Sauce?33:47 Swap S5 for Oltre?44:33 Dog Or Fast Bike 145:35 Dog Or Fast Bike 246:36 Dog Or Fast Bike 351:44 Jesse Goes FULL Aero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23, 2025 • 1h 17min
Tested: Carbon vs Steel Spokes + NEW Colnago V5RS is Garbage | NERO Show Ep. 123
Steal spokes are the rage, sp we chat about our own expense riding them and whether they are worth the hype. Chris is riding Shallow rims and loving them. The Colnago V5RS disappoints, so we announce our One Bike To Do It All Tier list. 🛒 Get 15% off PILLAR Use Code: NERO https://pillarperfromance.shop📺 New Episodes of The Nero Show every week: http://bit.ly/2gMWc1t👔 Support the show by buying The NERO Skinsuit: https://nero-club.myshopify.com💻 For advertising opportunities, email us at: info@nero.bikeOur Links:NERO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neroshowcycling/Chris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismiller27/Jesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessecoyle/Coaching Inquiries for Jesse: https://www.nero.club/coaching01:16 Steal vs Carbon Spokes14:28 40mm vs 60mm Wheels18:45 Mullet Set Up Is Dead22:31 Jesse Running 34mm Tyres26:30 Sub Q: Enve vs Reserve Wheels 29:26 Kask Nirvana Helmet36:31 Nero Kit Update38:13 Dog Or Fast Bike 141:08 Dog Or Fast Bike 243:23 Dog Or Fast Bike 346:06 Colnago V5RS55:13 Do It All Bikes in 202557:19 Do It All Bike Tier List1:02:53 What Colnago Should Do1:04:31 Remco For The Tour?1:05:31 EJ's Training YouTube Channel 1:10:50 Bianchi Oltre RC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 2025 • 1h 14min
New Spoke Tech Challenges Carbon & Are Road Pros Stronger Than Gravel Pros? | NERO Show Ep. 122
April is Bike Show season, so we discuss the latest and greatest from the Taipei and Sea Otter shows. MVDP dominates Roubaix and is a Gran Fondo's now cooler than a race. 🛒 Get 15% off Pillar Use Code: NERO https://pillarperformance.shop📺 New Episodes of The Nero Show every week: http://bit.ly/2gMWc1t👔 Support the show by buying The NERO Skinsuit: https://nero-club.myshopify.com💻 For advertising opportunities, email us at: info@nero.bikeOur Links:NERO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neroshowcycling/Chris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismiller27/Jesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessecoyle/Coaching Inquiries for Jesse: https://www.nero.club/coachingAdditional Footage Courtesy Of @GCPerformance18 @gcntech @PeakTorque @TNTSportsCycling @ChinaCycling @roadmanpodcastclips @LifeTimeGrandPrix Chapters00:00 intro00:30 Bike Show Season01:32 New Goosynn Wheels06:30 Non-Mainstream Lead The Way07:45 New Polygon Bike12:51 STROMM Fast Bike20:58 Stromm vs Morpheus 23:06 Mainstream Aero Bikes26:38 Paris Roubaix Wrap Up28:15 MVDP32:04 Wout Crisis?36:54 Dowsett On X-Lab Bikes39:59 Death To The V4RS41:47 Astana Progression 43:57 Life Time GP Athletes 48:30 Dog Or Fast Bike 152:44 Dog Or Fast Bike 256:33 Dog Or Fast Bike 359:18 UCI Grand Fondo Debate 1:10:00 Gran Fondos are cooler then Races Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 2025 • 53min
Why Wider Tyres Might Kill Tubeless: Continental Explains
Who decides what tyres you will be riding? What tyres width does Continental believe to be fastest and what is the future of road race tyres? We talk to a Continental Tyres employee to find out. 📺 New Episodes of The Nero Show every week: http://bit.ly/2gMWc1t👔 Support the show by buying The NERO Skinsuit: https://nero-club.myshopify.com💻 For advertising opportunities, email us at: info@nero.bikeOur Links:NERO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neroshowcycling/Chris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismiller27/Jesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessecoyle/Coaching Inquiries for Jesse: https://www.nero.club/coachingSome Of Our favourite EpisodesChapters00:00 intro00:30 Who Dictates Tyre Width?6:33 How Does You Test Performance?15:53 Best Tyre For Paris Roubaix?17:39 Real World Testing?23:26 Future Of Tyres?34:01 Optimum Rim Width?37:50 Team UAE Input On Tyres?45:03 Do Brands Copy Your Tyres?48:37 Money No Object Tyre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9, 2025 • 1h 44min
Cam Nicholls Sets PB's Using Carbs, an Endurance Bike & 11-Hour Training Weeks
The Fittest he has ever been! At 44 years of age, hitting some of his best training and racing results, @CamNicholls chats to us about the bike setup, nutrition plan and training structure that has made it possible 🛒 Get 15% off SILCA Use Code: NEROSHOW https://silca.cc📺 Check Out Cam's Channel: https://youtu.be/teuSruc1LTk?si=g8ekGx1YUU8yM_IK👔 Support the show by buying The NERO Skinsuit: https://nero-club.myshopify.com💻 For advertising opportunities, email us at: info@nero.bikeOur Links:NERO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neroshowcycling/Chris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismiller27/Jesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessecoyle/Coaching Inquiries for Jesse: https://www.nero.club/coachingChapters00:00 intro00:30 Endurance Bike For Target Race13:03 Cam Goes Tubeless17:50 Fittest He's Ever Been At 4039:44 Sessions That Worked 58:04 Flanders Tech Wrap Up1:02:13 New Dura Ace Wheels1:07:25 DT Swiss Gravel Wheels 1:14:28 Arne Peters Morpheus Bike Launched 1:20:29 Dog Or Fast Bike 11:25:16 Dog Or Fast Bike 2 1:27:01 Outdoor Zwift Rides1:33:28 Bike Camera Banned at AusCycling Race Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 20min
UCI Ban Big Gears For Safety & Van Rysel Stupidly Fast (And Stiff) New Bike | NERO Show Ep. 121
The podcast dives into the launch of a high-performance bike that flew under the radar. It critiques UCI's bizarre push to ban large gears for safety, sparking a debate on real crash causes. There’s also a spotlight on innovative bike tech and the benefits of single chainring setups. Listeners are entertained by discussions on the dynamics of racing and race strategies, all while exploring the quirks of hydration systems in cycling. The hosts blend humor with serious insights about the evolving landscape of cycling gear.

Mar 26, 2025 • 1h 31min
Is a $13,500 TREK Madone Worth It? | NERO Show Ep. 120
Chris spends some time riding the TREK Madone, we discuss Matthew Van Der Poel's Milan San Remo ride and what were GCN thinking?🛒 Get 15% off SILCA Use Code: NEROSHOW https://silca.cc📺 New Episodes of The Nero Show every week: http://bit.ly/2gMWc1t👔 Support the show by buying The NERO Skinsuit: https://nero-club.myshopify.com💻 For advertising opportunities, email us at: info@nero.bikeOur Links:NERO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neroshowcycling/Chris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismiller27/Jesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessecoyle/Coaching Inquiries for Jesse: https://www.nero.club/coachingChapters00:00 intro00:30 Madone Review14:20 Walking Back The Dog?18:39 Fact Checking The Nero Show36:18 Why is MVDP so Good?44:11 Best Bikes Of Milan San Remo46:58 Specialised 7 Watt Shoes48:11 Peak Torque Call Out GCN50:41 Jasper Verkuijl Gravel Work Champs52:40 Cade Upgrades Bike55:38 GP LAMA Radars 59:32 Wahoo Ace is laughable 1:02:33 Chris STRAVA Updates1:05:11 Dog or Fast Bike 11:09:28 Dog or Fast Bike 21:13:17 Chris Top 5 Bikes March 20251:15:55 Money To Burn1:21:22 Subscriber Question 1:24:16 Jesse Is Back Racing Additional Footage Courtesy @PeakTorque @Dcrainmaker @gplama @jasperverkuijl @Cade_Media @GCPerformance18 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.