Cycle Systems Online

Taking his entry level gravel bike into the high Alps, Sean was somewhat intimidated after the rolling hills of Dartmoor. Hear how he got on riding the mountain bike and goat tracks of the Bernese Oberland. Click for full show notes HERE . Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership program.

eBike batteries have hit the headlines in 2023 for many of the wrong reasons. Sean has been lucky enough to talk to some real experts in eBike battery safety and shares some of their findings here. Find your show notes HERE . Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership program.

MTB design for you. which is the best MTB to choose for riding, shredding or even racing? Find your show notes HERE . Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership program.

Riding in Winter does not have to be on Zwift. In fact, you may be missing out if you just jump on the home trainer all the time. Join bad weather enthusiast (really) Sean Lally for a guide to learning to love the Winter storms. Find the show notes HERE . Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership program.

In the Northern hemisphere were are entering Winter. How will your poor bike survive? Let Sean guide you through how to Winterise your bike or even build a specific Winter steed. Find your show notes HERE . Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership program.

Campagnolo equipment, love it or hate it? It turns out many of the haters simply don't have the knowledge or skills to work with the various groupsets available. check this podcast if you want ti up your Campag game. Find your show notes HERE . Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership program.

Bikes are better than ever, it has to be said. Road, off road, utility, we really can ride an unrivalled machine of our choice these days. There are certainly a few things to look out for though and of course, Sean is not shy in giving us his take. Find show notes HERE . Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership...

Strava can be a way to get lost in data, metrics and meaningless competition. It can also be great fun and a good way to set yourself goals, even when riding to work and back. Sean takes us through the fun he has with the bright orange app. Find the show notes HERE . Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership pro...

Our latest show looks at how to troubleshoot your eBike problems beyond just looking at the error code. While more complex than their acoustic cousins, there is nothing you should fear when dealing with eBike issues. Find show notes HERE . Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership program.

Ok, fellow MAMILS, got your bib shorts on inside out and your helmet on backwards? Have you inexpertly shaved your legs with a rusty razor? If so, let's look at the best way to prep for your next big event. Find the show notes HERE . Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership program.

Tubeless or not? For mtb'ers this is a no brainer, for roadies, not so much. Sean takes you through the tubeless landscape of 2023. For full show notes click HERE . Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership program.

For show notes and more, please click HERE .... Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership program.

For show notes and more, please click HERE ... Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership program.

For show notes and more, please click HERE .... Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership program.

For show notes and more, please click HERE ... Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership program.

For show notes and more, please click HERE ..... Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership program.

For show notes and more, please click HERE ... Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership program.

For show notes and more, please click HERE .... Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership program.

For show notes and more, please click HERE ... Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in bike maintenance? Check out our Team Camp membership program.

While the evil overlords of the bike industry force us to use disc brakes on our road bikes, D shaped steerers that seem to break quite often and internal routing that would confound a Jack Russell terrier, Shimano have gone totally off message and (gasp) released an entire family of components that work together effortlessly.  It is almost as if, in their Bond Villain lairs they are listening to...

John Galloway was a pro mechanic in the 1990s and finished up pretty much when Sean started out.  In this week's episode they look at how a 1990s mechanic would fare in a modern workshop and vice versa!  This, of course gives us the excuse to talk about eBikes, disc brakes and electronic Rohloff hubs as well as cantilever brakes, broken anodised purple components and wheelbuilding. Amazingly,...

Welcome to Cycle Systems Online podcasts for 2023. It's great to be back with a stellar episode with John Thorpe from https://fjmtb.com/ From 1980s tracker bikes through to legendary MTB night races and a cult following in the Manchester area, John has built up a reputation for great riding, racing and partying at his own bike park. Marple is no Marin County, but John can certainly match Gary...

Join Sean and John for a revisit to the topic of Winter Bikes. Quite a few changes have occurred in the bike world since we discussed this topic last.  Do you get an old touring bike and plod through the Winter, or just ride your main squeeze all year 'round? What about mountain bikes, gravel bikes or even the dreaded indoor trainer?  Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of you out the...

The world of cyclocross racing and tech is beloved to some and unknown to many. Whichever of these camps you fall into, this weeks show with Neil Mansfield from the Crosscast will satisfy you like a beer soaked skinsuit at a dirty weekend in Belgium. Links for your delight;  https://thecrosscast.buzzsprout.com/ https://grity.co.uk/  << sustainable sports apparel business which Caroline (MrsM...

Join Sean and International Mountain Bike Mag's Jarno Hoogland for a look a the world of mountainbikes for 2023. Whether you want inspiration for a new event or want to know what new tech may be coming out, we try to cover it all here. Jarno talks about riding at  Nava Freeride and the Trans Madeira  as well as inviting you to Verbier to use his Trail Taxi. Links for all we discussed here.  h...