The Paceline Cycling Podcast

This week John considers a new purchase: a townie, a grocery-getter, errand-runner, gad-about, bike-of-all-trades. One wonders how his Vanmoof debacle will figure. Patrick talks about suspension travel and how much is right for you.     Show links: Shock Absorbing Shoe Insoles for Skateboarding & More – Old Bones TherapyWiley X WX Valor Eyewear

Patrick, a bike fitting expert, dives into the importance of proper bike fit and its impact on rider comfort. He shares practical insights on identifying fit issues, discussing symptoms like neck and back pain. The conversation also explores the challenges and innovations in cycling, emphasizing the need for bike shops to adapt to evolving consumer expectations through custom builds. Additionally, they touch on the role of personalized services and the significance of comfortable gear, like versatile cycling pants and advanced eyewear.

This week John takes a look at leadership, particularly as it plays out in pro teams at grand tours. Patrick takes on a question about deep rims and whether they make sense for gravel riding. Show links:DEITY ::: 31.8mm Handlebars – DEITY | Premium Race GoodsTopeak Power Lever X

This week John talks about categories. What sorts of categories? Categories of mountain bikes. Patrick talks about pumping a mountain bike and how his own skillset evolved over the summer. Show links: PinkBike: How to Pump Your Bike, According to PhysicsDharco Tech Party ShirtNyquil

[Editor’s note: We had some technical issues with the original mix of Paceline Tandem episode with my interview with Yvonne Kraus. We’ve corrected them. Subscribers can delete the episode on their device and then upload this version, and anyone can listen here.] Our guest this week is Yvonne Kraus of Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance. As […]

We have a rerun this week; Robot is in Wales. We have a new tandem episode coming soon. This week we have our first tandem episode in, well, forever. Last summer Skratch Labs released a new product, Superfuel, that is a high-calorie drink for endurance athletes. It’s a drink mix built on a fundamentally different […]

This week the Paceline takes a moment to acknowledge the tragic death of Norwegian pro Andre Drege. John adjusts some of his prognostications regarding the Tour de France and Patrick takes on a question about tires and why people talk about them so much. Show links: Schwalbe Magic MaryMaxxis Dissector

With the Tour de France starting this coming Sunday, John takes a look at who the cast of characters will be and the nearly foregone conclusion of the outcome. Patrick takes on a listener question regarding e-bikes and Shimano’s e-bike-specific drivetrain, Cues. Also, Patrick flubbed the number of gears for the three versions. He said […]

This week John talks about how bike shops are the lifeblood of cycling culture and how we need them to continue to exist. Patrick explains how not all motors in e-mountain bikes are created equal and, with all due apologies to George Orwell, some motors are more equal than other motors. Best of all, he […]

This week John and Patrick try something a little different. They each read a piece published here at The Cycling Independent and then discuss what went into writing them and their intent with the pieces. John read “A Useless Review: Park Blue Grease” and Patrick reads “What We Would Say.” Show links: PH-1.2 P-Handle Hex […]