Clear coats: what are they exactly and why do they yellow? A tougher answer than you might think. Tune into this #carbonqueries episode for the full answer.
#Carbonqueries – ep 1 – Chemical Stripping Agent?
We've been getting so many #carbonqueries for our "Fiber Side Chats" Podcast that we decided to start a Q/A only series. Look for more of these short episodes a few times a week. The first episode of the #carbonqueries asks the question, "can you recommend a good chemical stripping agent...
Fiber Side Chats – Episode 12 – We Are One Composites
The Duo returns for the 12th episode of the FSC. In this edition they interview Dustin Adams, C.E.O. of a startup composite wheel company in British Columbia. They chat about what it's like to start a composite outfit from ground zero, the benefits of complete product control, why made in...
Fiber Side Chats – Episode 11 – McGovern Cycles
The duo returns for the 11th episode. For this round, they interview Chris and Cody of www.mcgoverncycles.com/ a newer carbon bicycle company out of CA. Chris, a former racer, talks about his experiences as a pro and how they have influenced nearly every aspect of his company. Cody, the engineer...
Fiber Side Chats – Episode 10 – Tony Baumann
The duo returns for the 10th episode! For this milestone, they bring on one of their absolute favorite painters, Tony Baumann. They talk wheelies and humble beginnings, how and why paint is a difficult art, and why tape and exacto blades are simply underrated tools in a shop. Do not...
Fiber Side Chats – Episode 9 – James Stanfill / PBMA
The Duo returns for the 9th episode. They sit down with PBMA founder James Stanfill and chat about the group's beginnings, what it means to be a pro bike mechanic and how we all rise together in the bike industry, They also discuss the recent Falcon Heavy Launch and answer...
Fiber Side Chats – Episode 8 – Allied Cycle Works
The duo returns for the 8th episode of The FSC. In this episode, they teamed up with Tony and Sam of Allied Cycle Works, the USA's newest carbon fiber bicycle manufacturer. They chat about how Allied got its start, the challenges of production scaling and lots more. Definitely check this...
Fiber Side Chats – Episode 7
The duo returns for the 7th episode. This week they return to a normal format, starting off with This Week in Repair and This Week in Cycling. TWIR has them discuss Zipp Wheel Repairs, while TWIC has them discuss the new Sram DUB BB standard. The main topic for this...
Fiber Side Chats – Episode 6
The duo returns for the 6th episode of the FSC. In this episode, they start with a discussion about the recent influx of bike tech at CES. From there they discuss their presentation and time spend at last week's Portland PMBA (Professional Bike Mechanic Association) summit. Finally, they discuss their...
Fiber Side Chats – Episode 5
The duo returns after a week off for the holidays. In the 5th episode they discuss the past year at Ruckus Composites: the highs and lows, the cheers and jeers, what it’s like to move an entire shop in two days, the challenges of growth and ultimately their favorite repairs...