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This week we’re joined by pro mechanic Nic from Backyard Bike Shop to chat the cost of bikes (and whether it can be justified), bike muggings, strange goings on at Sports Direct and more. Here’s the full breakdown:

00:00 New Year’s antics
00:30 People are angry with GCN
14:59 Melissa Dennis death & Rohan Dennis arrest
15:56 The rise of bikejackings
25:02 The great Sports Direct superbike mystery
34:18 Why the industry needs to cater more to average cyclists
38:05 We need to educate drivers!
40:43 The problem with ebikes
41:05 The cycling industry needs a shakeup
41:53 Overrated/Underrated: average speed
44:55 Overrated/Underrated: 650b wheels
49:40 Overrated/Underrated: Muc Off
52:21 Overrated/Underrated: frame bags
53:05 Overrated/Underrated: suspension on gravel bikes
54:21 Jimmi’s Christmas Eve error (FUOTW)
55:35 Nic got ‘Home Aloned’ (FUOTW)
56:27 Dry vs wet lube what’s the difference?

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