Full Spectrum Cycling is a long-running weekly cycling podcast covering gear reviews, bike builds, riding culture, and community news from Milwaukee and beyond. Hosted by Sven, JK, and Tony from the PodcastMKE Studio, episodes feature conversations with bike builders, riders, shop owners, and interesting people in the cycling world. Topics range from fat bikes and cargo bikes to road cycling, local events, craft beer, and Milwaukee’s vibrant bike scene.
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Full Spectrum Cycling is a long-running weekly cycling podcast covering gear reviews, bike builds, riding culture, and community news from Milwaukee and beyond. Hosted by Sven, JK, and Tony from the PodcastMKE Studio, episodes feature conversations with bike builders, riders, shop owners, and interesting people in the cycling world. Topics range from fat bikes and cargo bikes to road cycling, local events, craft beer, and Milwaukee’s vibrant bike scene.
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June 19, 2026
Full Spectrum Cycling 333 – Call-in With Allroy! Brakes, Wyatt Closing, Fat-bike Lab
<p>Full Spectrum Cycling Podcast – Episode 333 (333.2) with Allroy from Canada</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"> <div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/xX9fEGCrRhw </div> </figure> <p>It doesn’t happen all at once. Usually it’s one bike, one caliper, one cold morning where you squeeze the lever and something is clearly not right. But on Episode 333 of Full Spectrum Cycling, both Sven and Allroy – independently, on different bikes, in different countries – arrived at exactly the same conclusion about hydraulic disc brakes and winter fat biking.</p> <p>They’re done with them.</p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">When Hydraulics Quit in the Cold</h3> <p>Allroy rides a Norco Bigfoot as his primary winter machine. Last season, one of the Shimano hydraulic calipers blew out. He had a spare cable-actuated brake sitting around, swapped it on, and rode out the rest of the winter without issue. No drama, no performance drop he could actually notice.</p> <p>Sven had a similar story with Magura hydraulics on his fat bike. No crash, no obvious damage – the front brake just stopped having fluid one day. Replaced it with a TRP Spyke cable-actuated caliper and hasn’t looked back.</p> <p>The culprit with hydraulics in cold weather is usually fluid behavior, seal expansion and contraction, and the fact that a small leak or air pocket that’s a nuisance in summer becomes a real problem at -20. Mineral oil brakes (Shimano, Magura, and TRP’s own hydraulic line) handle cold better than DOT fluid systems. Plus, DOT will strip your paint and be a general nightmare but even mineral oil setups aren’t immune to cold-weather issues.</p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why TRP Spyke and Spyre Are the Answer</h3> <p>The difference between a TRP Spyke or Spyre and a mid-range mechanical caliper like a BB7 comes down to pad movement. On a BB7, only one pad moves the other is fixed, which means you end up micro-bending the rotor to make contact. It works, but it’s not ideal.</p> <p>TRP’s mechanical calipers actuate both pads from center, which means you get consistent, even contact and a much cleaner adjustment. The Spyke is the mountain/fat bike version (long pull lever), and the Spyre is the road version (short pull). Both are made by the same people who make Tektro, just at the higher end of the line, and they’re priced reasonably for the quality.</p> <p>The honest take from both Allroy and Sven: on a fat bike, you’re not descending at 60 mph. You’re not shuttle-lapping a bike park. The actual stopping power of a good mechanical disc brake is more than adequate for how fat bikes get ridden, and the reliability advantage in winter is not small.</p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fat Bike Lab is at 110 Members – and It’s Active</h3> <p>The <a href="https://www.skool.com/fat-bike-lab-4983">Fat Bike Lab community on Skool</a> is at 110 members and, notably, it’s not a ghost town between November and April. A good chunk of the current engagement is coming from UK riders, who tend to have terrain suited to fat biking year-round and don’t wait for snow to justify riding wide tires.</p> <p>Allroy gave a specific example of what makes the community worth being in: a thread where someone broke down the differences between Manitou fork variants, complete with technical detail that’s hard to find anywhere else. That kind of thread, from people who actually know the equipment, is what makes the community useful rather than just a place to post bike photos.</p> <p>The discussion about adding a “Pantry” section, essentially a classifieds or gear swap area, came up as a logical next step. The idea is to give members a dedicated space to post used gear for sale or trade, separated from general discussion, without turning the whole community into a marketplace.</p> <p>If you’re a fat biker and you’re not already in Fat Bike Lab, it’s worth checking out.<br /><a href="https://www.skool.com/fat-bike-lab-4983">https://www.skool.com/fat-bike-lab-4983</a></p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wyatt Bicycles Closes After 15 Years</h3> <p>This is a real bummer! Coming from Wisconsin too we are saddened to learn that Wyatt Bicycles, based in Bangor, Wisconsin, closed after 15 years of building American-made aluminum fat bikes. These weren’t budget bikes! They were well-engineered, reasonably priced for US-made product, and built with some smart design thinking around how the chainstay and seat stay yoke were jigged for easy, consistent welding.</p> <p>The story of Wyatt is also the story of what happened to the fat bike industry more broadly. The big brands, Specialized, Trek, and others, came in, made money off the trend, and then dropped fat bikes from their lineups when growth slowed. The small builders who had been doing it seriously before the trend, and kept doing it after, were left trying to survive in a market that had been inflated and then deflated by companies with no long-term commitment to the category.</p> <p>Allroy’s town went from four bike shops to zero. The closest option is now a 20-30 minute drive to a big-box franchise. The same pattern is playing out in Milwaukee, where COVID accelerated shop closures that were already underway.</p> <p>None of this means fat biking is dying, the Fat Bike Lab community is proof of that, but the retail and manufacturing infrastructure that supported it is thinner than it was five years ago.</p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">North American Brands Worth Supporting</h3> <p>The conversation moved naturally into brands that are still doing things right. A few that came up:</p> <p><strong>We Are One Composites</strong> – Canadian carbon rim manufacturer, making wheels that save real weight without the overseas price-to-quality lottery. Seeley Dave went North American for a summer wheelset build and landed on We Are One after running the numbers on a full US build with Onyx hubs, Bird Spokes, and Velocity rims.</p> <p><strong>9.8 Components</strong> – Also Canadian, makes dropper posts and the inverted-style flat pedals that Tony is a dedicated fan of. The dropper posts are fully user-serviceable if you want to do the maintenance yourself, or you can send them back. That repairability matters for a component that takes a beating.</p> <p><strong>Onyx Racing Products</strong> – are made in Minnesota by Christianson Systems, a family-run machining operation that originally built farm equipment. The hub line started with BMX racing and has since grown into arguably the most comprehensive hub catalog in cycling covering BMX, mountain, road, gravel, fat bike, park, and track, with hundreds of configuration options across axle standards, driver bodies, colors, and their Classic and Vesper weight tiers. The engineering centerpiece is a patented sprag clutch mechanism which delivers completely silent coasting, zero drag, and engagement so fast it’s effectively instantaneous. Every hub ships with ceramic hybrid bearings as standard. For fat biking specifically, the combination of instant power transfer and dead-silent rolling makes them a standout choice, and the fact that they’re built in the U.S. and backed by a company that has been doing precision machining long before cyclists discovered them doesn’t hurt either.</p> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/226-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-41568" srcset="https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/226-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/226-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/226-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/226-678x509.jpeg 678w, https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/226-326x245.jpeg 326w, https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/226-80x60.jpeg 80w, https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/226.jpeg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> </div> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Beer, the 3D Printer, and Everything Else</h3> <p>JK brought an Abita Brewing “Jockamo” Juicy IPA from New Orleans<br />ABV 6%, 30 IBU and Jazz Fest-approved. Allroy went with Rouge River “Hop Eye” Hazy IPA at 6.8%, purchased from his local government agency store now that corner stores in Ontario carry beer. Both received passing marks.</p> <p>Sven’s 3D printing setup was on display during the show, and Allroy’s son has been printing glow-in-the-dark Godzilla figures and working through a backlog of functional and decorative projects. If you’re new to 3D printing, the first thing you print is a Benchy. It is law.</p> <p>Allroy also got out for a three-day bikepacking trip with Rory – described as genuine Goldilocks conditions, meaning no rain, no mechanicals, and no regrets. He’s hoping to get back out in August.</p> <p>And Sven’s birthday is July 4th, which coincides this year with the United States’ 250th anniversary. He has complicated feelings about competing with the entire country for his own birthday!</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <p>Full Spectrum Cycling drops new episodes monthly. Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get podcasts.</p>
May 15, 2026
Full Spectrum Cycling 332 – Doom and Gloom Plus Bright Spots
<p><strong>Show 332</strong> – Sven, Tony and JK hit the backroom at Amrophic Beer to test the Nomono recording set up. How did it go? You guys tell me! How does it sound?</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"> <div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/POThHN9wqHg </div> </figure> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Milwaukee Minute (or 5)</strong></h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Tour de Towner – May 24th in Milwaukee – Fat-bike friendly.</li> <li>The ARGO sound is great. If there is a band you like playing there treat yourself!</li> <li>Bay View Rollout 2026 is May 29th</li> <li>RW24 registration</li> <li>Green Mile recap</li> </ul> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Talkin’ Schmack </strong></h2> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1024" height="765" src="https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/lake-ehfect-ex-2-1024x765.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-41562" srcset="https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/lake-ehfect-ex-2-1024x765.jpg 1024w, https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/lake-ehfect-ex-2-300x224.jpg 300w, https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/lake-ehfect-ex-2-768x573.jpg 768w, https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/lake-ehfect-ex-2-326x245.jpg 326w, https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/lake-ehfect-ex-2-80x60.jpg 80w, https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/lake-ehfect-ex-2.jpg 1026w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Todd Poquette Lake Ehfect EX fat-bike project. Born to adventure. Old story on the V1 –<a href="https://madeupeh.com/pages/lake-ehfect?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNDM3NjI2MzE2OTczNzg4AAEeJzOvbrjbDyXArIRFpvXIKbFjn_b_3usVYSBV2kwdMuQUZG3MyYpoOjuo7BM_aem_UeG0WXpTZr0ItD0dcIlEdw"> </a><a href="https://madeupeh.com/pages/lake-ehfect">https://madeupeh.com/pages/lake-ehfect</a></li> <li>Weekly Dose of Fat Podcasts moved to Beehiiv – <a href="https://news.fat-bike.com/podcast">https://news.fat-bike.com/podcast</a></li> <li><strong>Decorah is an IMBA Trail Town –</strong> Mason City too! No Wisconsin towns though. What gives? – <a href="https://www.imba.com/trail-towns">https://www.imba.com/trail-towns</a> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Highlights of Decorah’s Designation:</li> <li>Official Recognition: Named a 2026 IMBA Trail Town due to its high-quality trail infrastructure, community engagement, and economic commitment to trails.Community Support: The designation is a result of collaboration between the City of Decorah, Decorah Human Powered Trails, Northeast Iowa RC&D, and other local partners</li> <li>Trail Access: Known for a high concentration of trails easily accessible for residents and visitors, supporting local outdoor recreation.</li> <li>Legacy of Cycling: The community has a long history of supporting mountain bike events, dating back to 1983, fostering a strong, local, and sustainable trail culture. Thanks Deke, Chewy, Spinner etc!</li> </ul> </li> <li>The Thirsty Cow in Bailey’s Harbor with the pour by the ounce. Lite .24 Chaos Pattern .54. Foods OK but not great. </li> <li>Mert Lawwill passed away on May 6th – his impact on MTB was profound. Check out this story from Mountain Bike Action in 2021 – </li> <li><a href="http://fat-bike.com/"><strong>Fat-bike.com</strong></a><strong> news</strong> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Join our Fat-bike Lab community at <a href="https://fat-bike.com/community">https://fat-bike.com/community</a></li> <li>Subscribe to the Weekly Dose of Fat Newsletter at <a href="https://fat-bike.com/newsletter">https://fat-bike.com/newsletter</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Mert Lawill passed – <a href="https://mbaction.com/mert-lawwill-a-man-with-a-mountain-bike-mission/">https://mbaction.com/mert-lawwill-a-man-with-a-mountain-bike-mission/</a> </li> <li>Riese and Muller leaving the US market. – <a href="https://www.r-m.de/en-us/press/press-releases/riese-mueller-us/">https://www.r-m.de/en-us/press/press-releases/riese-mueller-us/</a> </li> <li><strong>Doom and Gloom in the Bike Industry?</strong> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Lynskey Chapter 11 – <a href="https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2026/05/06/lynskey-performance-products-files-chapter-11">https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2026/05/06/lynskey-performance-products-files-chapter-11</a> </li> <li>The Bike Farmer’s shop, Gib’s Bike Shop, is closing – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG-FMJP52g4&t=770s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG-FMJP52g4&t=770s</a> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>I like the bit at the end about “The Bike Surplus Problem”</li> </ul> </li> <li>Porsche closing its eBike Group – <a href="https://www.bicycleretailer.com/international/2026/05/08/porsche-closing-its-ebike-performance-group">https://www.bicycleretailer.com/international/2026/05/08/porsche-closing-its-ebike-performance-group</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>It’s not ALL Doom and Gloom</strong> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>A Directory of builders and shops that do disc brake tabs and frame repair – <a href="https://www.stridsland.com/disc-tab-directory/?v=0b3b97fa6688&fbclid=IwVERDUARlZ4tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeUPOdSD9_F-WMCku0yBbC_DgX3T_aVFfrHKdLWaY0djqflPdEsiW2lWzEBhg_aem_mkHykawnUQt6iMCp4P7CCw">https://www.stridsland.com/disc-tab-directory/</a></li> <li>Omniterra – John and Mira – <a href="https://bikepacking.com/news/john-and-mira-world-tour-update-xtracycle-omnitierra-mid-tail-video/">https://bikepacking.com/news/john-and-mira-world-tour-update-xtracycle-omnitierra-mid-tail-video/</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img decoding="async" width="454" height="800" src="https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kettlehouse-Fresh-Bongwater.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-41563" srcset="https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kettlehouse-Fresh-Bongwater.jpg 454w, https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kettlehouse-Fresh-Bongwater-170x300.jpg 170w" sizes="(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px" /></figure> </div> <p><strong>Show Beer</strong> – Kettlehouse Brewing Co.’s FRESH BONG WATER – Hemp Pale Ale – 5.0% ABV <a href="https://kettlehouse.com/Beer/fresh-bongwater/">https://kettlehouse.com/Beer/fresh-bongwater/</a></p> <p class="has-text-align-center">If you like this show PLEASE Subscribe in Apple Podcast – <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/full-spectrum-cycling/id1569662493">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/full-spectrum-cycling/id1569662493</a></p> <p class="has-text-align-center"><div id="auction-nudge-a1e8d6218"> </div></p> <p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/profile/1582042908/">Stuff for sale on Facebook Marketplace</a></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Shit Worth Doing</strong></h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Fat Tire Tour of Milwaukee</li> <li>Fat Tire Tour of Green Bay</li> <li>Bay View Rollout 2026 is 5-29-26</li> <li>Strummerfest Sept 12th at Club Garibaldi’s</li> </ul> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Bikes!</strong></h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Large Schlick Cycles 29+ Custom Build – Black</li> <li>Medium Schlick Cycles 29+ Custom Build – Orange</li> <li>Large Schlick Cycles Tatanka, Orange.</li> <li>29+ Schlick Cycles frames for custom builds</li> </ul> <p>Contact <a href="mailto:info@everydaycycles.com">info@everydaycycles.com</a></p> <p>=============================<br />Equipment we use during the production of Full Spectrum Cycling:<br />=============================</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cameras</h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Mevo Core – <a href="https://amzn.to/3VpGzmJ">https://amzn.to/3VpGzmJ</a> – (Amazon)</li> <li>Mevo Start – <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZG2B7y">https://amzn.to/3ZG2B7y</a> – (Amazon)</li> <li>Panasonic 25mm 1.7 lens – <a href="https://amzn.to/3OH8Ph0">https://amzn.to/3OH8Ph0</a> – (Amazon)</li> <li>Olympus 12mm-42mm lens – <a href="https://amzn.to/4iiEyCO">https://amzn.to/4iiEyCO</a> – (Amazon)</li> </ul> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Audio</h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Rode Podcaster Pro II – <a href="https://amzn.to/3xKbRfI">https://amzn.to/3xKbRfI</a> (Amazon)</li> </ul> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Microphones</h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Earthworks Ethos Microphone – <a href="https://amzn.to/4eR6kEC">https://amzn.to/4eR6kEC</a> (Amazon)</li> <li>MXL BCD-1 Dynamic Microphone – <a href="https://amzn.to/3Yigjx9">https://amzn.to/3Yigjx9</a> (Amazon)</li> <li>Rode Wireless Go II – <a href="https://amzn.to/3Su114D">https://amzn.to/3Su114D</a> (Amazon)</li> <li>Audio Technica BPHS1 Headset Mics – <a href="https://amzn.to/4cXebi2">https://amzn.to/4cXebi2</a> (Amazon)</li> <li>Blue Compass Boom Arm – <a href="https://amzn.to/4cClJr1">https://amzn.to/4cClJr1</a> (Amazon)</li> </ul> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Accessories</h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Ulanzi Crab Tripod – <a href="https://amzn.to/3WIxWVk">https://amzn.to/3WIxWVk</a> (Amazon)</li> <li>Neewer Camera Desk Mount with Overhead Camera Mounting Arm and 1/4″ Ball Head, 17″ – 41″</li> <li>Adjustable Tabletop Light Stand with C Clamp – <a href="https://amzn.to/3Wuo5Bc">https://amzn.to/3Wuo5Bc</a> (Amazon)</li> </ul> <p>=============================<br />Disclosure: Some of the links on this page may be affiliate links. Clicking these and making a purchase will directly support Full Spectrum Cycling. Thanks!<br />=============================</p>
April 23, 2026
Full Spectrum Cycling 331 – Part 2 – Jeremy Prach – Riverwest 24, Flat Out Friday and the Art of Building Something Real
<p><strong>Show 331 Part 2 </strong>– Show 331 was a big one so I made it a 2 parter. Part 1 runs about 45 minutes and you can find it here – <a href="https://fullspectrumcycling.com/full-spectrum-cycling-331-part-1-fat-biking-electric-bikes-milwaukee/">https://fullspectrumcycling.com/full-spectrum-cycling-331-part-1-fat-biking-electric-bikes-milwaukee/</a> </p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"> <div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/eilI_r77h6g </div> </figure> <p>In Part 2 of 331 we have sprawling segment of Full Spectrum Cycling featuring guest Jeremy Prach – 27-year Milwaukee Public Schools teacher, community organizer, and catalyst behind some of Milwaukee’s most beloved DIY events. Threading through all of it is a shared philosophy: community built on genuine stoke beats anything you can sell, and the best events are often born from a group of people drinking beer and throwing darts at a crazy idea until it works.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1024" height="769" src="https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jeremy-sven-tony-jk-1024x769.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-41544" srcset="https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jeremy-sven-tony-jk-1024x769.jpeg 1024w, https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jeremy-sven-tony-jk-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jeremy-sven-tony-jk-768x577.jpeg 768w, https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jeremy-sven-tony-jk-678x509.jpeg 678w, https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jeremy-sven-tony-jk-326x245.jpeg 326w, https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jeremy-sven-tony-jk-80x60.jpeg 80w, https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jeremy-sven-tony-jk.jpeg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p><strong>Segment 1 – 44:42 to 47:00 | Jeremy’s Day Job: Teaching, Cooking, and Community</strong></p> <p>Jeremy describes his 27-year career as an MPS teacher and his current role running a real working cafe with special needs students at the teacher training center – today’s special: chicken pot pie.</p> <p><strong>Segment 2 – 47:00 to 53:30 | River West 24: Origin, Ethos, and the AV Club</strong></p> <p>Jeremy reflects on how Riverwest 24 grew from backyard beer drinking into a Milwaukee institution, the challenge of explaining its ethos to outsiders, the involvement of “certified radicals,” and the new RW24 AV Club looking for production volunteers to control their own media narrative.</p> <p><strong>Segment 3 – 53:30 to 57:10 | Sign-Up Day Entertainment: Vaudeville, Gong Show, and the Line Experience</strong></p> <p>The group discusses plans to turn the RW24 registration line into a variety show – somewhere between vaudeville, the Gong Show, and the Muppets – with Jeremy MCing. Sven mentions three years of video footage he’s sitting on from past sign-up days.</p> <p><strong>Segment 4 – 57:10 to 1:01:30 | Podcast Philosophy: DIY vs. Monetization</strong></p> <p>Jeremy shares his own motorcycle podcast (Flat-Out Friday / Mama Tried) and the group wrestles with the tension between staying punk rock and actually making the economics work. Sven recalls the heyday of scripted Weekly Dose of Fat episodes with 3,500 listeners vs. the current no-edit approach.</p> <p><strong>Segment 5 – 1:01:30 to 1:05:30 | Punk Rock Roots and Milwaukee Basement Shows</strong></p> <p>The conversation digs into Milwaukee’s basement show scene, Jeremy’s punk rock community entry point, Tony’s backyard as a venue, and the visiting Iowa wrestlers who couldn’t believe what they’d walked into.</p> <p><strong>Segment 6 – 1:05:30 to 1:09:30 | Community as a Core Value: “Bowling Alone” and Catholic Guilt</strong></p> <p>Jeremy connects his lifelong drive to organize – hockey, Jiu-Jitsu, motorcycles, music – to a deeper need for community. References the book “Bowling Alone,” his altar boy days, and the irony of Catholic guilt as a motivator.</p> <p><strong>Segment 7 – 1:09:30 to 1:17:30 | The Origin of Flat-Out Friday: From MECCA to the Bradley Center</strong></p> <p>Jeremy tells the full unlikely story: a whiskey-and-Dr.-Pepper car ride where Scott from Fuel floated the idea for Mama Tried, Jeremy collecting $5 tickets at a door he showed up 30 minutes late to, renting the MECCA Arena and watching them rip the covers off extra seats because more people showed up than expected, losing that slot to the circus, getting blocked out of the Bradley Center, and finally getting a cold call from promoter Raj who said yes because he knew Riverwest 24.</p> <p><strong>Segment 8 – 1:17:30 to 1:21:15 | Milwaukee Music Connective Tissue: Mike Maccabee, Dub, and Veggas Bar</strong></p> <p>A detour through music – solo performer Mike McAbee (who plays 3 hours straight because “when I stop, everyone leaves”), Max Knoll’s loud reggae sets, dub music as a full-body experience, and the shared language of Milwaukee’s underground scene.</p> <p><strong>Segment 9 – 1:21:15 to 1:26:19 | Wrap-Up, Upcoming Events, and the New Bar on the Block</strong></p> <p>The hosts thank Jeremy. Upcoming items include the Milwaukee Fat Tire Tour, Riverwest 24 registration, a Goddamn Gallows show at Cooperage, and the newly opened (and apparently controversial) Diaspora bar – dropping on Milwaukee Day, 414.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_2234-1024x576.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-41551" srcset="https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_2234-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_2234-300x169.jpeg 300w, https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_2234-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_2234-678x381.jpeg 678w, https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_2234.jpeg 1131w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Milwaukee Minute (or 5)</strong></h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><strong>Urban Jungle</strong> cross rumblings. Mike Glodowski has been out scoping.</li> </ul> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Talkin’ Schmack </strong></h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>We have a couple of <strong>CYC Photon Gen 2</strong> motor projects in the shop. <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Hase sorta tandem recumbent.</li> <li>Schlick Cycles x State Bicycles Cargo Truck.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Wisconsin Gravel Network – <a href="https://wisconsingravel.org/">https://wisconsingravel.org/</a></li> <li><strong>Bikepacking Journal</strong> – a fat-bike feature from Iceland crossing Europe’s largest glacier Vatnajökull. Up to $68.00/yr</li> <li><strong>Podcast server move</strong>. All 410 Fat-bike Radio shows! Listened to a few old shows</li> <li>I had to check that all the shows were moved and was amazed at the cycling industry luminaries we’ve had on our various shows, especially from fat-bike heyday. <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Ned Overend from Specialized, Todd Lyons from SE, Travis Brown, Tinker Juarez, Paul Price, Nick Ginster, Sov Greg Matyas, Paul Ellis, April Morgan, Will Ross, Wyatt Hrudka, Bill Fleming, David Gabrys, Jeremy Prach, Mike Herlinger, Tim Krueger, Scott Quiring, Corey, Stelljes, Kathi Merchant, Olov Stenlund, Erik Noren, Kevin Wren, Tupps Becker, Adam Blake, Travis, Hubbard, Big Sexy, Zito, John Trusky, Jay Petervary, Natalie Mendez, Chewy, Spinner, DFL, Seeley Dave, Chris Daisy, Mark Peterson, Allroy and several Sams. Naturally, the list goes on and on.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Search and listen back to some of your favorites!</li> <li>Join our Fat-bike Lab community at <a href="https://fat-bike.com/community">https://fat-bike.com/community</a></li> <li>Subscribe to the Weekly Dose of Fat Newsletter at <a href="https://fat-bike.com/mewsletter">https://fat-bike.com/mewsletter</a> </li> <li>Bluff collapse at North Beach in Port Washington – <a href="https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/ozaukee-county/officials-urge-caution-after-bluff-slide-at-port-washington-north-beach">https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/ozaukee-county/officials-urge-caution-after-bluff-slide-at-port-washington-north-beach</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Show Beer</strong> – Firehouse Brewery (SD) – The Watch – American IPA – 6.5abv – <a href="https://www.firehousebrewing.com/beer/">https://www.firehousebrewing.com/beer/</a><br />Utapped Ratings – <a href="https://untappd.com/b/firehouse-brewing-company-south-dakota-talkin-prairie-boy/5334092">https://untappd.com/b/firehouse-brewing-company-south-dakota-talkin-prairie-boy/5334092</a> </p> <p>Searching for a summer-ready IPA? Look no further than The Watch, a medium-bodied, hop-forward beer brewed for those who choose bold flavors and sunny adventures. Crafted with a variety of New World hops that are enhanced with tropical aromatics, this IPA has the kick and complexity that hop-lovers crave with a brightness that won’t weigh you down. </p> <p><strong>Show Guest – Jeremy Prach</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Last time on this Show was July 2019 – <a href="https://fullspectrumcycling.com/full-spectrum-cycling-podcast-21-interviews-with-jeremy-from-riverwest-24-and-dave-schlabowske-on-bikepacking/">https://fullspectrumcycling.com/full-spectrum-cycling-podcast-21-interviews-with-jeremy-from-riverwest-24-and-dave-schlabowske-on-bikepacking/</a></li> <li>In July of 2023 Jeremy was on Sven on the Road #2 – Falcon Bowl and Jeremy Prach’s 50th Birthday – <a href="https://fullspectrumcycling.com/sven-on-the-road-2-falcon-bowl-and-jeremy-prachs-50th-birthday/">https://fullspectrumcycling.com/sven-on-the-road-2-falcon-bowl-and-jeremy-prachs-50th-birthday/</a></li> <li>RW24 AV Club – <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvN4sMrqFdVWx_TD3yGDY5AsPSqJoCSeb6q-gPusMpYokB2w/viewform">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvN4sMrqFdVWx_TD3yGDY5AsPSqJoCSeb6q-gPusMpYokB2w/viewform</a></li> <li>Riverwest 24 registration is May 3rd. – <a href="https://riverwest24.com">https://riverwest24.com</a> </li> <li>Flat Out Friday – Likely next February in Milwaukee – <a href="https://flatoutfriday.com">https://flatoutfriday.com</a></li> </ul> <p class="has-text-align-center">If you like this show PLEASE Subscribe in Apple Podcast – <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/full-spectrum-cycling/id1569662493">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/full-spectrum-cycling/id1569662493</a></p> <p class="has-text-align-center"><div id="auction-nudge-a1e8d6218"> </div></p> <p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/profile/1582042908/">Stuff for sale on Facebook Marketplace</a></p> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img decoding="async" width="516" height="800" src="https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_3868.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-41552" srcset="https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_3868.jpeg 516w, https://fullspectrumcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_3868-194x300.jpeg 194w" sizes="(max-width: 516px) 100vw, 516px" /></figure> </div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Shit Worth Doing</h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Fat Tire Tour of Milwaukee</li> <li>Fat Tire Tour of Green Bay</li> <li>Bay View Rollout 2026 is 5-29-26</li> <li>Strummerfest Sept 12th at Club Garibaldi’s</li> <li>Just announced – Sunn O))) Tour – <a href="https://pitchfork.com/news/sunn-o-don-their-cloaks-for-new-album-song-and-tour/">https://pitchfork.com/news/sunn-o-don-their-cloaks-for-new-album-song-and-tour/</a> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>04-16 Chicago, IL – Salt Shed</li> <li>04-18 Iowa City, IA – Englert Theatre</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bikes!</h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Large Schlick Cycles 29+ Custom Build – Black</li> <li>Medium Schlick Cycles 29+ Custom Build – Orange</li> <li>Large Schlick Cycles Tatanka, Orange.</li> <li>29+ Schlick Cycles frames for custom builds</li> </ul> <p>Contact <a href="mailto:info@everydaycycles.com">info@everydaycycles.com</a></p> <p>=============================<br />Equipment we use during the production of Full Spectrum Cycling:<br />=============================</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cameras</h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Mevo Core – <a href="https://amzn.to/3VpGzmJ">https://amzn.to/3VpGzmJ</a> – (Amazon)</li> <li>Mevo Start – <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZG2B7y">https://amzn.to/3ZG2B7y</a> – (Amazon)</li> <li>Panasonic 25mm 1.7 lens – <a href="https://amzn.to/3OH8Ph0">https://amzn.to/3OH8Ph0</a> – (Amazon)</li> <li>Olympus 12mm-42mm lens – <a href="https://amzn.to/4iiEyCO">https://amzn.to/4iiEyCO</a> – (Amazon)</li> </ul> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Audio</h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Rode Podcaster Pro II – <a href="https://amzn.to/3xKbRfI">https://amzn.to/3xKbRfI</a>  (Amazon)</li> </ul> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Microphones</h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Earthworks Ethos Microphone – <a href="https://amzn.to/4eR6kEC">https://amzn.to/4eR6kEC</a>  (Amazon)</li> <li>MXL BCD-1 Dynamic Microphone – <a href="https://amzn.to/3Yigjx9">https://amzn.to/3Yigjx9</a>  (Amazon)</li> <li>Rode Wireless Go II – <a href="https://amzn.to/3Su114D">https://amzn.to/3Su114D</a>  (Amazon)</li> <li>Audio Technica BPHS1 Headset Mics – <a href="https://amzn.to/4cXebi2">https://amzn.to/4cXebi2</a>  (Amazon)</li> <li>Blue Compass Boom Arm – <a href="https://amzn.to/4cClJr1">https://amzn.to/4cClJr1</a>  (Amazon)</li> </ul> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Accessories</h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Ulanzi Crab Tripod – <a href="https://amzn.to/3WIxWVk">https://amzn.to/3WIxWVk</a>  (Amazon)</li> <li>Neewer Camera Desk 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