In this episode, we dive into the world of versatile cycling setups, the evolution of gravel and mountain bikes, and the story behind a painful foot injury during an overseas visit. Join us as Sean and John Galloway revisit the influence of the Velocast, discuss the rise of drop-bar mountain bikes, and explore what’s shaping the future of gravel racing, bike packing, and versatile bike builds. Full show notes HERE. Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in...
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In this episode, we dive into the world of versatile cycling setups, the evolution of gravel and mountain bikes, and the story behind a painful foot injury during an overseas visit. Join us as Sean and John Galloway revisit the influence of the Velocast, discuss the rise of drop-bar mountain bikes, and explore what’s shaping the future of gravel racing, bike packing, and versatile bike builds. Full show notes HERE. Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in...
Episode 196: Labour Conditions in the Bike Trade - Worst and Best Cases
Cycle Systems Online
16 minutes
1 year ago
Episode 196: Labour Conditions in the Bike Trade - Worst and Best Cases
In this episode of the Cycle Systems Online Podcast, host Sean delves into the often-overlooked ethical concerns in the bike manufacturing industry. With a spotlight on the recent investigation into Shimano’s Malaysian factory, he explores issues such as labor exploitation, environmental degradation, and the lack of fair trade standards in bike production. Sean discusses historical parallels to indentured labor and highlights potential solutions by drawing comparisons to the apparel ind...
Cycle Systems Online
In this episode, we dive into the world of versatile cycling setups, the evolution of gravel and mountain bikes, and the story behind a painful foot injury during an overseas visit. Join us as Sean and John Galloway revisit the influence of the Velocast, discuss the rise of drop-bar mountain bikes, and explore what’s shaping the future of gravel racing, bike packing, and versatile bike builds. Full show notes HERE. Want to immerse yourself in community and a year long learning programme in...
