I Know A Guy Bicycles

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

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Welcome to Shop Talk ! This is the place for the "real world" perspective from the back room of the shop. We’re cutting through the marketing fluff to bring you the latest shop jibber-jabber and cycling news that actually impacts small local shops and our riding communities. From navigating the current industry inventory crisis and the impact of new tariffs on bike prices, to the shift toward direct-to-consumer models that are changing the local bike shop (LBS) landscape—we cover it all.

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I Know A Guy Bicycles

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🚨 Will New Tariffs CRUSH the US Bike Industry? The Price Hike is Coming! 🎙️ Full Length Podcast 20.12.2025 2:09:43

⁠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 🚴‍♀️ Looking to upgrade your ride? The quickest way to e...

🚨 Industry News! Cycling Community Questions? (Shops & Riders) 🎙️ 20.12.2025 2:34:37

⁠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 09🎙️ "Shop Talk Tuesday." (Community Livestream) 🚴‍♀️ Looking to upgrade your ride? The quickest way to enhance performance has always been wit...

🚨 The Inventory CRISIS Continues: U.S. Bike Imports Down Significantly 🎙️ Full Podcast 21 19.12.2025 2:05:12

⁠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 numbers are in, and they tell a sobering story for the American bike industry. As of late 2025 , U.S. bicycle imports have plummeted by 24% in units and 16% in dollar value compared to last year. While this might...

🚨 CHINA Bust, GIANT Moves, & BTI Expands: Top 3 Bike Industry Stories🎙️ Full Podcast 20 19.12.2025 1:53:32

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 20🎙️ "Shop Talk Tuesday." (Community Livestream)Special Guest: John Bradley 🗞️ Bicycle Retailer and Industry News:https://www.bicycleretailer.c...