CyclingTips Nerd Alert Podcast

Chatting the world of repair with Velocolour and Ortlieb.

A varied chat related to custom titanium bikes.

Squishy gravel bikes are here.

Ronan took over Nerd Alert this week so things are extra nerdy.

The Nerds really did do their homework this time...

Dropped chains and flying a race across the globe.

From the basics of home 3D printing to some fun projects, and a chat about where the tech may be headed, there's plenty to take in.

Do bike companies conspire to release a whole bunch of new bikes at once?

Dave and Ronan chat with Dan about the things he's allowed to discuss related to his Hour Record, we touch on the things he’s not allowed to discuss, and plenty more.

In this week’s episode, James sits down with Superstrata CEO Sonny Vu.

A detailed introduction of Giant’s new Propel aero road bike.

Chatting all things Di2 shifting with Di2 nerd Better Shifting Terry.

We finally have our full crew of Nerds back on this week’s episode, and boy, was there a lot to discuss.

And finally, after a long hiatus, it’s another round of Ask a Mechanic!

Buckle up for this one; we’re about to get real nerdy here.

Proof of just how versatile a modern race bike has become, and that the weight-obsessed are still around.

James Huang, Dave Rome, Betsy Welch, and Ellen Noble chat Field Test.

Why on earth would someone think it’s a good idea to start yet another one given this hyper-competitive environment?

Chatting yet-to-be-released bikes and the best from the Handmade Bicycle Show Australia.

Chatting steerer tubes and safety concerns with carbon repair expert Raoul Luescher.

Discussing the latest in the world of cycling tech.

Chatting WG11, the European Working Group focussed on the evolution of helmet safety standards.

Colnago’s new C68 is technically still a bunch of carbon fiber sections glued together, but for better or worse, it no longer sports the neo-retro look of almost every C-series that came before it.

Old broken frames? Random components? Scrap uncured pre-preg? It’s all good, according to CFR.

And a look at the state of retail.

With Orucase co-founder Isaac Howe.

The Nerds were on the ground in California!

What makes English tick, and where does he get his ideas from?

Plus, ever wonder what word sets off Zach?

Join Dave Rome, James Huang and Josh Poertner as they discuss all things from hookless road woes, tyre pressure calculators, and how tyre sealants work (or don’t) at road pressures.

A deep dive on chain lube selection with Adam Kerin of Zero Friction Cycling

Plus, the pros and cons of Wahoo's new Kick Rollr smart trainer.

Behind the scenes with the direct to consumer brand Fezzari.

Plus, what is Dave Rome's favorite chain checker?

Kitsbow. a USA-based apparel brand, has opted for a sewn-on-demand model of business.

In this week's episode the Nerds talk about Specialized Rider Direct program and what it means.

Diving into the Pro's Closet, an outlet for used bikes.

The Nerds discuss SRAM buying computer brand Hammerhead, new bikes, and more.

James and Dave ask the questions, and Kabush provides the answers.

The Nerds dish out some last minute awards with a side of sass.

Questions we've had for over a year finally answered.

As always, we have opinions.

With Fizik and Carbon.

With Maria Benson and Scott Roy from Cervelo.

With Dave Rome and Ronan McLaughlin.

Discussing Trek's Sustainability Report with Eric Bjorling.

Spoiler alert: it's not from Zwift.

With special guest Luisa Grappone.

It’s not all that bad as far as the bike industry is concerned, but it could be better.

Petition to put the Nerds in charge of the bike industry?

Plus a whole lot of Ask a Mechanic.

Hot takes from Caley, Ronan and Shoddy on the ground at the World Championships in Leuven.

With 3T co-owner Gerard Vroomen

A little insight from Bastien Donzé, Zipp's product manager.

Gustav Gullholm joins Dave Rome to chat custom bikes.

The founders of Zero Friction Cycling and FrictionFacts speak about what works and what doesn’t.

Maybe it's time to look outside the major component manufacturers.

A deep dive with Ben Lloyd of Cygnet Texkimp Ltd.

...doesn’t mean you should.

...something red, white, and blue!

But are they really worth the price-tag?

Hear from Carl Strong of Pursuit Cycles .

And the return of molded carbon wheels.

The Nerd Alert podcast talks bikes at the Tour de France.

And the return of Ask a Mechanic.

A deep dive into preventing ride or race-ending mechanicals and how to deal with them when things do go wrong.

Dan Cavallari joins the podcast to talk about the tech he saw on the ground in Kansas.

James chats with Morgan Nicol from Challenge about their latest tubulars.

... and why Wahoo should look down, not up?

Mark Hester joined the podcast to chat about gravel bikes and where things may be headed in the world of groad.

Plus, upcoming developments in gravel bike suspension.

Ronan spoke with David Bailey, Stephen Barrett, and Jonathan Lee about the benefits of keeping up the indoor miles during the summer.

The science of cycling clothing...

The Nerds discuss SRAM's decision to go all in on electronic shifting.

From the Everesting master Ronan Mc Laughlin himself.

Ronan speaks with TrainerRoad co-founder and CEO Nate Pearson about a new Adaptive Training method that could change coaching as we know it.

Building a bike with generic components, Enve's new move, and whether bikes are being made too light.

With the cycling industry booming, Sydney-based materials engineer and bike designer Dave Musgrove weighs in on covid-19 related supply issues.

The regular crew is back together in an episode that covers everything from new pedals, slowing of road sales, to helmet safety.

James and Dave chatted with key members of the Deceuninck-QuickStep team as well as Jeff Meyer, engineering manager at Roval, to discuss the team's transition to clinchers and inner tubes.