SCOTT did something more impressive than just drop weight

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

We discuss the Bike Radar 12 overpriced items from their article, link below. Then we discuss the media coverage of the New Colnago aero bike, and some chit chat about the faux pas made by LOOK that erodes the reputation of their top tier bike. 01:19  @bikeradar  article review 31:39 Colnago Y1RS Media Overview 37:44  @ChrisMillerCycling  Nero Show called my bike a dog 41:12 Aero and Lightweight is back Bike Radar article: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/12-ridiculously-expensive-cycling-products-you-dont-need

We take a deep dive into the specs of the 2025 SCOTT Addict. the bike hitting the headlines for its low weight. Here are the links SCOTT Addict: https://www.scott-sports.com/gb/en/product/scott-addict-rc-ultimate-bike?article=4233068096002 Manual https://asset-misc.scott-sports.com/Add/Addict_RC_Manual_A4_2025_Scott-Sports_EN_2194728.pdf Categories: https://medias.ssg-service.com/scott/corporate/QM/SCOTT_BicycleRidingConditions_130720-EN.pdf Recomended Tyres https://asset-misc.scott-sports.com/Syn/SyncrosTireCompabilityChart_2080780.pdf Schwalbe Aerothan https://www.schwalbe.com/en/aerothan-tire/?srsltid=AfmBOoo8oZm33qPoJ1-aPKjnY7zEfYJwpcQH5LU3y-U_29WifCCXO0KS ISO 4210-6 https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/59913/56c13a7c6fee427689025874cc8c0db0/ISO-4210-6-2014.pdf ISO 4210-2 https://standards.iteh.ai/e-library/reader/6fb68582-b3c3-11ef-9213-47cf901d9089

After reading the  @cyclingnewsmag  and the Grand Fondo Road Wheel aero testing articles, here are my reflections on what I learnt, or want to know more about. Those  @ScopecyclingOfficial  wheels are getting noticed and achieving great results in testing at least. I also learn where  @princetoncarbonworks1235  really sit in terms of weight, price and aero. the Cycling news article is here: https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/wind-tunnel-tested-road-bike-wheels-2024/#section-the-test the grand fondo article is here: https://granfondo-cycling.com/best-roadbike-wheels/ learn more about us at mapdec.com or our main channel  @Mapdec 

This podcast is our discussion and reaction to the podcast by Dr Peter Attia with TJ Pogacar about his training, and general awareness of his fitness, capacity and nutrition. you can watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/m9yjbJJBjHU?si=ZgdvbGTL_VW3Tdw3

We discuss the recent posts by  @Hambini  about the frame quality matrix and how the decisions to spec certain quality levels might be taken. Also... That Campagnolo Groupset, the new round the world record and more entry level groupset leaks.