Hello fellow bike nerds. This week, Suvi Loponen, Ronan McLaughlin, and Dave Rome are on to talk through the week’s tech plus what’s been on their minds.

Suvi’s been busy riding in foul weather in order to test a number of premium rain jackets. The chat covers how to get better performance from such technical materials and where the compromises are.

There’s been some big news on the industry side, including news of Bianchi’s struggles that Suvi was first to break earlier in the week. Then the conversation turns to something on Ronan’s mind: whether even a flawed bike can be perfect for an individual.

Finally, those on our member-only feed get Ask a Wrench, this week with pro mechanic Colin Williams. Dave and Colin answer questions related to hot-melt wax not lasting in dusty conditions, thoughts on a fancy tyre install tool, and

Time stamps:

• 04:00 - The next generation of rain jackets against the forever chemicals
• 21:00 - The current state of Bianchi
• 30:00 - Accell Group’s brands finding new homes or fading
• 36:20 - Ronan ponders if a perfect bike exists
• 50:00 - Good Thing: Redshift’s new Mousetrap pedal adapters
• 55:00 - Ask a Wrench (member-only feeds)
• 01:06:00 - Updated thoughts on the Cushcore Rotary Tire Tool
• 01:16:00 - Inflators for an air compressor
• 01:23:00 - Squealing and glazed Shimano brakes