The Vodcast & Podcast supporting the Mapdec YouTube Channel. In depth analysis, commentary and opinion from the Mapdec team and special guests. A channel about cycling tech, fitness and industry. We will also answer questions from the YouTube comments here in more detail.
Aero, Weight & Stiffness with Wilier's head of design. Full Interview
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.
16 Mar 2025
Making Carbon Bikes in the EU & USA is impossible.... Hold my beer
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
24 Jan 2025
A silent & more durable future for MTB
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
16 Jan 2025
Cycling stuff for immediate recycling & Strathpuffer Race Report
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
10 Jan 2025
The BBC just made it even harder to ride a bike in safety
BBC's Panorama host investigates how e-bike users are unfairly stigmatized, highlighting the need for education over legislation to ensure safe cycling practices.
22 Dec 2024
Bike Radar, Colnago & Look who 🐓'd ⬆️
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 (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCyrQSvn6_25rINepVZ6H0qQ) article review
31:39 Colnago Y1RS Media Overview
37:44 @ChrisMillerCycling (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCUwuL3MKanz9dX1GPAMZqJw) 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
7 Dec 2024
SCOTT did something more impressive than just drop weight
SCOTT's product manager reveals the specs behind the 2025 SCOTT Addict's record-breaking low weight, unlocking optimal performance for serious cyclists.
26 Nov 2024
What I learnt from the Cycling News wheels aero test.
Mapdec Cycling Vodcast host reflects on key takeaways from aero testing of top road wheels, including ScopecyclingOfficial and Princeton Carbon Works, revealing performance and pricing insights.
27 Sept 2024
Why Peter Attia's Interview with Tadej Pogacar Blew Our Minds!
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
15 Sept 2024
Quality can't be determined by price or origin.
We discuss the recent posts by @Hambini (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCH9263dSaOHFe25dkyGAu3Q) 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.
6 Sept 2024
No exciting bikes for entry level riders anymore 🥺
Jake and I discuss the real lack of appealing quality product available at the entry and mid tier prices for cyclists. We reflect on groupsets that are almost a decade old and offer no upgrade path, and at prices that are almost on par with the next tiers up. It looks like a tough time to attract new riders to the sport and retain existing ones.
We reflect on the end of Campagnolo Veloce, the extremely outdated Shimano Tiagra and the heavy and overpriced SRAM Apex.
31 Aug 2024
That 11 Pro bike aero test from Cycling News
Jake and I discuss the recent mass aero test done by Cycling News in August 2024. We talk though the results and discuss how they relate to our experience.
You can find the artice here:
https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/wind-tunnel-tested-11-superbikes-go-head-to-head/
The bikes on test and discussed were:
Cannondale SuperSix Evo 4 Hi-Mod Team Edition
Canyon Aeroad CFR
Cervélo S5
Factor OSTRO VAM
Giant Propel Advanced SL 0
Look 795 Blade RS
Pinarello Dogma F
Scott Foil RC Pro
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8
Trek Madone SLR 7 Gen 8
Van Rysel RCR Pro Team Replica
8 Aug 2024
Time Scylon in 45 days & Colnago weirdness
We discuss what we know about the long awaited Time Scylon aero bike that is rumoured to launch in 45 to 60 days time. We take a look at the new Colnago Rim Brake bike as well as discuss some regular chit chat like SRAM brake pads, FOX suspension down 40% and other little nuggets.
2 Aug 2024
New from SRAM...A pointless extra cog
Did SRAM spoil a perfectly reasonable and required update just to one up Shimano? We think so. Some great little improvements including a method to swap chainrings on power meter cranks. We discuss the recent launch of the SRAM red 1 x13 Gravel groupset, XPLR and some of it's quirks
Remember you can listen on Spotify, Apple and Amazon Podcasts too, as well as view the Vodcast on the special Vodcast YouTube Channel.
27 Jul 2024
Enduro Bicycle Bearings vs Your Questions
We sat down with Mike & Andy from Enduro Bearings to ask the questions from you that we see in the comments of our YouTube channel. Things like, are NTN bearings better like Hambini suggests, and are ceramic bearings worth it?
There is a shorter version of this Vodcast with further insight on the main YouTube channel.
This was not paid, or sponsored in any way. However, as a cycling shop we do supply Enduro bearings, among others, to our customers as appropriate to their needs.
26 Jul 2024
Guillaume Martin's "Too Heavy" LOOK 795
Jake and I discuss the accusation by Guillaume Martin that he lost at the 2024 Tour de France because his bike was too heavy. We have spent a lot of time wrenching with some of the best road bikes on the market, we have weighed them, ridden them and think we have a few ideas where that weight might or might not be.
Link to articles discussed
Guillaume Comments on Road.cc
https://road.cc/content/news/tour-de-france-pro-blames-his-look-bike-poor-performance-309579 (https://road.cc/content/news/tour-de-france-pro-blames-his-look-bike-poor-performance-309579)
Pro Bike Weights
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/2024-tour-de-france-bike-weights (https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/2024-tour-de-france-bike-weights)
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YouTube views
24,518,762
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
4.4 / 5
7 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100
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61
Social presence
0
YouTube
93
Engagement
31
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