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.
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 for my carbon frame”? Tune in to find out! You’ll have the answer in a cool 3:40. Have a pressing question you need answered? Submit it using #carbonqueries on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Soundcloud, or email. Keep em coming everybody!
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 Canada matters (does it?), and luxury American potato chips. Don’t miss out on this one. You can find We Are One here: we-are-one-composites.odoo.com/
The duo returns for the 11th episode. For this round, they interview Chris and Cody of 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 of the project, has amazing insight into carbon and its amazing properties. WE chat about tooling, molds, prepreg properties and more. Tune in to this truly awesome episode!
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 miss this one! Thanks so much to Tony for chatting. You an find tony here: www.maderadbytony.com And here: www.instagram.com/tonybaumann/
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 a popular #carbonqueries question regarding inspection techniques.
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 one! Huge thanks to Allied for their time!
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 week is all about Forks; all you could ever want to know and why they don’t repair them. Of course there is another #carbonqueries Q/A, and finally a rousing Over/Under closes out the episode.
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 spent at last week’s Portland PMBA (Professional Bike Mechanic Association) summit. Finally, they discuss their upcoming Inaugural Warehouse Sale.
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 of the year.
The duo returns for the 4th episode of the “Fiber Side Chats”; in this episode, they discuss the Spark Wheelworks / Alto Cycling carbon rim brake failure test at length. The test had some interesting points and certainly started an industry-wide conversation, and there’s no one better to break it down than us. The duo also introduces a new segment called “over/under”; and as always, the #carbonqueries rounds out the episode.
The duo returns for the third episode of the “FSC”; while not much happened in the world of cycling last week, Oregon has some excellent high school MTB race news. This week’s main topic is the Ruckus used bike buyers guide; tips, tricks, hacks and when to walk away from a used bike. As always, the #carbonqueries rounds out the episode.
The “Fiber Side Chats” Episode 2 brings two new segments: “This Week in Cycling” where Shawn and Dan cover all things tech/industry related, and “This Week in Repair” where the duo discusses their favorite carbon repairs currently at Ruckus. In addition, the duo discusses this week’s main topic: Trainer Troubles. As always, the #carbonqueries Q/A rounds out the episode.
Nine years ago the face of the cycling industry changed forever with the establishment of Ruckus Composites, the nation’s leading carbon fiber repair and inspection facility. This episode talks about the early days of Ruckus, how the repair process has changed and the challenges of starting a repair business. Your hosts Shawn and Dan take you for a journey down memory lane in this first episode of the weekly series.