🎙️ Shop Talk with the "Guy" at I Know a Guy Bicycles

The Cycling Industry's Most Engaging Live Podcast: Episode 24🎙️ "Shop Talk Tuesday." (Community Livestream) Against all odds, 2026 is becoming the year the Local Bike Shop (LBS) reclaims its crown. After years of being squeezed by direct-to-consumer giants and massive corporate liquidations, the pendulum is swinging back toward expertise, community, and physical service. In this epis...

"I’ve spent 35 years in the dirt and the stands, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that the old-school, cutthroat way of doing business is dead. A lot of people in this industry still have a chip on their shoulder from the days of rival shops and brand wars, but I don't drink that Kool-Aid anymore. I believe there’s massive room for collaboration among content creators and shops...

The Cycling Industry's Most Engaging Live Podcast: Episode 23🎙️ "Shop Talk Tuesday." (Community Livestream)The 2025 cycling landscape has been a year of brutal honesty and radical shifts. We’ve moved past the "post-pandemic hangover" and into a new, leaner reality where the rules of the game have fundamentally changed. Here is the unfiltered recap of the year that redefined...

⁠Welcome to I Know a Guy Bicycle , where we're stripping back the corporate polish to give you the real-world insights of the cycling industry—straight from the mechanic’s view.⁠ In response to evolving economic pressures, Trek Bicycles has announced an immediate price increase across its various models and product lines. This decision, communicated rapidly to their dealer network, reflects th...

⁠Welcome to I Know a Guy Bicycle , where we're stripping back the corporate polish to give you the real-world insights of the cycling industry—straight from the mechanic’s view.⁠ Why Your Favorite Bike Brands Are in Trouble: Specialized Bicycle Company & Giant Group" 🛠 Trusted Partners Visit Here, ⬇⬇⬇ Start HERE ⬇⬇⬇ (Affiliate)✅ https://iknowaguybicycles.com/partners/

⁠Welcome to I Know a Guy Bicycle , where we're stripping back the corporate polish to give you the real-world insights of the cycling industry—straight from the mechanic’s view.⁠ 🚨 It's Friday... Time to FREAK OUT! (The Week's Wildest Bikes, Bike News and Everything in Between) Podcast 06 🛠 Trusted Partners Visit Here, ⬇⬇⬇ Start HERE ⬇⬇⬇ (Affiliate)✅ https://iknowaguybicycles.com/par...

⁠Welcome to I Know a Guy Bicycle , where we're stripping back the corporate polish to give you the real-world insights of the cycling industry—straight from the mechanic’s view.⁠ The Cycling Industry's Most Engaging Live Podcast: Episode 19🎙️ "Shop Talk Tuesday." (Community Livestream) 🛠 Trusted Partners Visit Here, ⬇⬇⬇ Start HERE ⬇⬇⬇ (Affiliate)✅ https://iknowaguybicycles.com/p...

⁠Welcome to I Know a Guy Bicycle , where we're stripping back the corporate polish to give you the real-world insights of the cycling industry—straight from the mechanic’s view.⁠ The Cycling Industry's Most Engaging Live Podcast: Episode 18🎙️ "Shop Talk Tuesday." (Community Livestream) 🛠 Trusted Partners Visit Here, ⬇⬇⬇ Start HERE ⬇⬇⬇ (Affiliate)✅ https://iknowaguybicycles.com/p...

⁠Welcome to I Know a Guy Bicycle , where we're stripping back the corporate polish to give you the real-world insights of the cycling industry—straight from the mechanic’s view.⁠ Get ready to ditch the work week and dive into the craziest cycling news you missed! This week delivered a fresh round of chaos, from shock corporate acquisitions and bankruptcy fallout to the looming threat of tariff...

⁠Welcome to I Know a Guy Bicycle , where we're stripping back the corporate polish to give you the real-world insights of the cycling industry—straight from the mechanic’s view.⁠ 🚨 Industry News! Cycling Community Questions? (Shops & Riders) 🎙️ Plus, Product Reviews! The Cycling Industry's Most Engaging Live Podcast: Episode 12 Latest Cycling News Reviews (Opinion Piece):🚨 PeopleForB...

⁠Welcome to I Know a Guy Bicycle , where we're stripping back the corporate polish to give you the real-world insights of the cycling industry—straight from the mechanic’s view.⁠ The Cycling Industry's Most Engaging Live Podcast: Episode 08🎙️ "Shop Talk Tuesday." (Community Livestream) 🛠 NEW (Affiliate):Trusted Partners on my Website, updated daily (most days) lol✅ https://iknow...

⁠Welcome to I Know a Guy Bicycle , where we're stripping back the corporate polish to give you the real-world insights of the cycling industry—straight from the mechanic’s view.⁠ Watch Out, There's a New Mechanic in Town: The BIKE RANCHER!🎙️ "Shop Talk Tuesday." 🛠 NEW (Affiliate):Trusted Partners on my Website, updated daily (most days) lol✅ https://iknowaguybicycles.com/partner...

⁠Welcome to I Know a Guy Bicycle , where we're stripping back the corporate polish to give you the real-world insights of the cycling industry—straight from the mechanic’s view.⁠ Is Ceramic Coating Worth It for Your Bicycle? (Shop & Rider Perspective)🎙️ "Shop Talk Tuesday." 🛠 NEW (Affiliate):✅ Trusted Partners: https://iknowaguybicycles.com/partners/

⁠Welcome to I Know a Guy Bicycle , where we're stripping back the corporate polish to give you the real-world insights of the cycling industry—straight from the mechanic’s view.⁠ "I’ve spent 35 years in the dirt and the stands, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that the old-school, cutthroat way of doing business is dead. A lot of people in this industry still have a chip on the...

⁠Welcome to I Know a Guy Bicycle , where we're stripping back the corporate polish to give you the real-world insights of the cycling industry—straight from the mechanic’s view.⁠ 'Twas the Night Before Christmas: The Bike Build No One Saw ComingBehind every shiny new bike leaning against a Christmas tree is a story that usually starts weeks earlier in the back of a local bike shop. While t...

⁠Welcome to I Know a Guy Bicycle , where we're stripping back the corporate polish to give you the real-world insights of the cycling industry—straight from the mechanic’s view.⁠ The Cycling Industry's Most Engaging Live Podcast: Episode 22🎙️ "Shop Talk Tuesday." (Community Livestream)Behind every shiny new bike leaning against a Christmas tree is a story that usually starts week...

⁠Welcome to I Know a Guy Bicycle , where we're stripping back the corporate polish to give you the real-world insights of the cycling industry—straight from the mechanic’s view.⁠ The Big Secret: Why Your Local Bike Shop is Winning in a "Doomed" Market. Let's discuss this on "Shop Talk Tuesday." 🛠 Trusted Partners Visit Here, ⬇⬇⬇ Start HERE ⬇⬇⬇ (Affiliate)✅ https://ikno...

⁠Welcome to I Know a Guy Bicycle , where we're stripping back the corporate polish to give you the real-world insights of the cycling industry—straight from the mechanic’s view.⁠ The enduring appeal of the 1980s Trek 500 road bike highlights a significant appreciation within the cycling industry for classic steel frames. This model represents a period where craftsmanship and ride quality were...

⁠Welcome to I Know a Guy Bicycle , where we're stripping back the corporate polish to give you the real-world insights of the cycling industry—straight from the mechanic’s view.⁠ USA Cycling Industry on the BRINK? The Tariff Nightmare! Where do all these bikes come from, and how do the Tariffs bite them in the Butt? April, 8 2025 🛠 Trusted Partners Visit Here, ⬇⬇⬇ Start HERE ⬇⬇⬇ (Affiliate)✅...

🚨 Industry News! Cycling Community Questions? (Shops & Riders) 🎙️ Plus, Product Reviews! The Cycling Industry's Most Engaging Live Podcast: Episode 17🎙️ "Shop Talk Tuesday." (Community Livestream) 🛠 Trusted Partners Visit Here, ⬇⬇⬇ Start HERE ⬇⬇⬇ (Affiliate)✅ https://iknowaguybicycles.com/partners/

⁠Welcome to I Know a Guy Bicycle , where we're stripping back the corporate polish to give you the real-world insights of the cycling industry—straight from the mechanic’s view.⁠ Get ready to ditch the work week and dive into the craziest cycling news you missed! This week delivered a fresh round of chaos, from shock corporate acquisitions and bankruptcy fallout to the looming threat of tariff...

⁠Welcome to I Know a Guy Bicycle , where we're stripping back the corporate polish to give you the real-world insights of the cycling industry—straight from the mechanic’s view.⁠ 🚨 Industry News! Cycling Community Questions? (Shops & Riders) 🎙️ Plus, Product Reviews! The Cycling Industry's Most Engaging Live Podcast: Episode 16🎙️ "Shop Talk Tuesday." (Community Livestream)...

⁠Welcome to I Know a Guy Bicycle , where we're stripping back the corporate polish to give you the real-world insights of the cycling industry—straight from the mechanic’s view.⁠ Get ready to ditch the work week and dive into the craziest cycling news you missed! This week delivered a fresh round of chaos, from shock corporate acquisitions and bankruptcy fallout to the looming threat of tariff...

⁠Welcome to I Know a Guy Bicycle , where we're stripping back the corporate polish to give you the real-world insights of the cycling industry—straight from the mechanic’s view.⁠ 🚨 Industry News! Cycling Community Questions? (Shops & Riders) 🎙️ Plus, Product Reviews! The Cycling Industry's Most Engaging Live Podcast: Episode 15🎙️ "Shop Talk Tuesday." (Community Livestream) 🛠...

⁠Welcome to I Know a Guy Bicycle , where we're stripping back the corporate polish to give you the real-world insights of the cycling industry—straight from the mechanic’s view.⁠ 🚨 Industry News! Cycling Community Questions? (Shops & Riders) 🎙️ Plus, Product Reviews! The Cycling Industry's Most Engaging Live Podcast: Episode 14🎙️ "Shop Talk Tuesday." (Community Livestream) 🛠...