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

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 antics00:30 People are angry with GCN14:59 Melissa Dennis death & Rohan Dennis arrest15:56 The rise of bike-jackings25:02 The great Sports Direct superbike mystery34:18 Why the industry needs to cater more to average cyclists38:05 We need to educate drivers!40:43 The problem with e-bikes41:05 The cycling industry needs a shake-up41:53 Overrated/Underrated: average speed44:55 Overrated/Underrated: 650b wheels49:40 Overrated/Underrated: Muc Off52:21 Overrated/Underrated: frame bags53:05 Overrated/Underrated: suspension on gravel bikes54:21 Jimmi’s Christmas Eve error (FUOTW)55:35 Nic got ‘Home Aloned’ (FUOTW)56:27 Dry vs wet lube - what’s the difference?If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.