Mapdec Cycling Vodcast

This is the full length interview with Claudio from Wilier Triestina bikes. The full review of the Filante SLR ID2 is here: Aero, Weight & Stiffness with Wilier's head of design. Full Interview In this interview we talk a lot about aero testing and the stats presented in the white paper. Claudio talks us through the design choices.

Crowdfunding for the ultimate cycling centre: https://igg.me/at/mapdec/x/3173852#/SLOVAK Subtitles Available We sit down with Tony Karklins, CEO of Time Bicycles. His recent purchase from the previous owners, Rossignol, has led to the development of new technologies, fresh collaborations and an expanded range of products starting to launch. In this in depth interview we learn about where Tony's aspirations for the future lie, but also what traditions and cultures he wants to preserve.Time bicycles are proudly made in Slovakia, we were given exclusive access to film the entire process. We will be releasing 3 videos from this trip. This one, The global launch of the new Scylon model, and a full depth tour of the entire Factory. It will take us a while to edit though, so please enjoy this in the meantime

This week's podcast we discuss: The Hambini wheel test video, The SRAM Force AXS Leak and the 100k prize purse for the winner of a downhill world cup on a belt drive!

0:00 Intro
0:42 Your comments
2:22 SRAM Force groups leak
4:10 Belt drives and gear boxes

A thanks for the all the enlightening comments about the BBC panorama programme,
Henry's race report from the Strathpuffer 24 hout MTB Race 2025
Our pick of the most pointless cycling products

This Podcast discusses the  @BBC  Panorama documentary you can watch here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0026sww/panorama-ebikes-the-battle-for-our-streets
We discuss 3 key points
The overall negative perception of e bike users
The ridiculous situation the police are in
The need for more education over legislation