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Ep 78: Best Value Mid-Range Bikes In 2025 + Rapha Screwed Up
00:00 Jimmi’s bike box issues
01:17 What’s a healthy amount of exercise? Here’s what experts say
08:27 Rapha forced to apologies over Lachlan Morton documentary
12:56 Do ultra-cycling challenges encourage riskier riding?
18:44 Canyon launches ‘personalisable’ bike service
32:01 The best value mid-range road bike right now?
39:48 Tour de Britain!
40:58 Unpopular Opinion: Showing off is expensive, cycling isn’t
42:47 Unpopular Opinion: Aluminium is best for road bikes
46:03 Unpopular Opinion: Don’t confuse ‘value’ with trends and marketing
52:57 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and Questions!
53:11 What’s an achievement you’re really proud of?
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Check out our video on the Canyon Endurace here: https://youtu.be/qk6rhYXi36U?si=yeCelue97q5RTH_E
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