Sven, JK and Tony welcome Spinner to the show to talk Single Speed USA, happening in Maine this year. We chat with Big Sexy as he rolls through Ohio and learn about his experience on the Empire State Trail. Lurking in the background is Sam McMahon and Stu the Pitbull. Also, you may hear a […]
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Full Spectrum Cycling #118 – All Chewey, All the Time
Show #118 Sven, JK and Tony come to you in this episode of Full Spectrum Cycling, recorded live at the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio, where we welcome your friend and ours, Chewey! Dig this Cheetah eBike from Brevard Bikes! Ken doing the tiny bike thing at FTTM 37 Fat Tire Tour of Milwaukee RecapWizard Staffs […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #117 – Life Above 8 with Seeley Dave
For Full Spectrum Cycling #117 Sven, JK and Tony are back in the studio at Everyday Cycles in Riverwest. Seeley Dave joins us on the horn to chat about retiring in the Northwoods and his new website https://lifeaboveeight.com. See Sven JK and Tony, along with numerous other friends in the Fox 6 news story on the […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #116 – Live at Indeed Brewing with the Wisconsin BikeFed
For episode #116 Sven, Jk and Tony are LIVE at the Indeed We Can event to benefit the Wisconsin BikeFed. We chat with the BikeFed’s Kirsten and Caressa about the organization’s mission and some of the projects they are working on. Sven’s rig for pulling podcast gear! Talkin’ Schmack Tony rode his e-bike without E! […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #115 – Jason Manders from Fat Tire Tour of Milwaukee – Seeley Dave Talks Borah Epic – Check-in with Big Sexy
Show #115 Had to use a backup for this shows the audio isn’t up to our usual standards but it is a great show! Give it a listen! Sven, JK and Tony welcome calls from Jason “Fat Tire Tour of MKE” Manders who fills us in on the 2021 event, Seeley Dave talks about the […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #114 – Sam D Joins Us Live and Chewey Calls In
Show #114 5/26/21 Talkin’ Schmack Tony rode his e-bike without E! OH MY. Why I like conversion vs turn key.Sven is headed to MPLS, AGAIN!New episode of Chewey’s Salon Chair with BMX Brad on fullspectrumcycling.com – https://fullspectrumcycling.com/cheweys-salon-chair-5-bmx-brad-covid-schwinns-and-hockey-chatter/ Moving the shop early?? Got a door, now for the POWER!Buy some stuff to help with the move!Sam’s Sturdy Bag […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #113 – Sooo Much Goodness!
Show #113 – 5/21/21 – Sven, JK and Tony come to you this week from the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio Sven’s Schlick Cycles Klunker Talkin’ Schmack SvenWent to MinneapolisWent to LaCrosseWent to DecorahNewish Couch Flambeau EP – Bunny Hideout – 8 songs, 18 minutes!12-inch 45rpmMilwaukee basedDrummer is our neighbor Rusty! Where can we buy the […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #112 – Sam McMahon in the Studio – Big Sexy in New York
Show #112 – Sam McMahon (and his dog, Stu) joins Sven, JK and Tony in the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio where we check in with Big Sexy in New York. Talkin’ Schmack CAMBA Trails are open – https://cambatrails.org/all-camba-trails-are-open/ SvenGoing to DecorahGoing to MinneapolisGoing to LaCrosseTony’s pushups?The Cream City Hostel is going to be a Sober recovery […]
Chewey’s Salon Chair #3 – Hurl From Cars-R-Coffins is on His Way to Portland
Chewey was lucky enough to catch the cycling icon Tom “Hurl” Everson just before he finished packing and moving himself and his incredible collection of cycling nostalgia to Portland, OR. He says, “MPLS loss is definitely Portland’s gain! There is so much more I can say about this guy. This is just a snippet of […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #111 – Star Wars Week With JT and the Crew
Show #111 – JT joins Sven, JK and Tony in the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio for some spirited banter! Talkin’ Schmack CAMBA Trails are open – https://cambatrails.org/all-camba-trails-are-open/ ReTodd has passed – Steel is Real, Paris Catacombs Kick Ass by Antoni Villoni – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drSu3kkwYUEGoing to DecorahTony’s pushupsBrompton Bicycle Expands Product Lineup at REI – Nooooo!!! Show Guest – […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #110 – JT in the Studio – Allroy from Ontario – Big Sexy in Virginia Beach
John Trusky joins Sven, JK and Tony in the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio and we have a chat with Allroy from Ontario and check in with Big Sexy who is in Virginia Beach this week. Talkin’ Schmack Around the HoodBlack House on Holtonkitchen/Referee @ TracksTaco Truck @ BliffertSpinner visited this weekChris From Psychic Derailleur Guest […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #109 – Chewey in Moab – Big Sexy on Ocracoke Island
Show #109 – Sven, JK and Tony are in the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio where we welcome Chewey from Moab and Big Sexy from Ocracoke Island. Talkin’ Schmack Oshkosh Bike EventVienna ave beer garden this SaturdayCAMBA Trail Conditions – https://cambatrails.org/trails/trail-conditions/ Doom Bars for your Klunker – A COVID story, somewhat – https://www.doombars.com – also, Gomez may […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #108 – Joshua Sutton Joins the Show and a CAMBA Report From Seeley Dave
Show #108 – Joshua Sutton joins Sven, JK and Tony via the Everyday Cycles Call-in-Studio Call-in Line (717-727-2453) and Seeley Dave clues us into the conditions of CAMBA Land. Talkin’ Schmack Joshua Sutton is opening a new shop in ValpoIf you are in Milwaukee County – A bill has been introduced before the Milwaukee County […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #107 – Big Sexy in Myrtle Beach
Show #107 – 4/7/21 – Sven, Tony and JK are, once again in the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio talking the usual blathery and taking a call from Big Sexy who is lounging in Myrtle Beach! Talkin’ Schmack eBikes no longer defined as motor vehicles by the BLM – https://electricbikeaction.com/e-bikes-no-longer-defined-as-motor-vehicles/ Decorah TripSarmas on then APeOther Brother Darryls on […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #106 – Seeley Dave Chats AirBNB and Warm Weather Fatbike Racing
Show #106 – 3/31/21 – Sven, JK and Tony are in the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio talking their usual schmack and the welcome Seeley Dave Schlabowske to chat AirBNBs in the Northwoods, seedy (not Seeley) bars in NoWis, the prospects of a warm weather fatbike race and CAMBA trail conditions. Talkin’ Schmack https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/support-backcountry-trails-while-making-new-memories-on-the-backcountry-bike-challenge/The Plywood Palace […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #105 – JT and Sam D in the Studio and Chewey on the Horn
Join Sven, JK and Tony as they welcome JT and Sam D to the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio and Chewey calls-in to talk about his bone crushing experience recently. FYI, I am writing this post from rather chilly Ephriam on Wisconsin’s Door County Peninsula where I’ve come with nary a bike for a bit of […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #104 – Shannon’s Fat-bike Birkie and Ke Joins Us in the Studio
Join Sven, JK and Tony as they welcome Ke Lyons in the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio and Shannon Chapwesk calls in to talk about his Fatbike Birkie experience this year.
Full Spectrum Cycling #103 – Trusky in the Studio and Calls From DFL and Big Sexy
Show #103 – 3/10/21 Join Sven, JK and Tony as they welcome John Trusky to the studio and field calls from Dave Fuckin’ Lunz, Chuck Willy and, from the swampland of Texas, Big Sexy. Throw back photo of Chuck Willy at the Pugsley Worlds in Decorah right about 10 years ago! My Mom’s Birthday today!If […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #102 – Seeley Dave Up Nort Report and The Usual
Show #102 – 3/3/21 – Seeley Dave Schlabowske joins the boys for a chat about springtime in CAMBA land. Talkin’ Schmack! eBike Shoe?? – https://electricbikeaction.com/fizik-launches-a-new-e-bike-specific-trail-shoe/ Blackburn at Walmart – Ugh! – https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2021/02/24/blackburn-accessories-will-be-available-walmart#.YEAYmC1h08Y Gravel news – https://bikeportland.org/2021/03/01/storm-related-gravel-wreaks-havoc-on-portland-bikeways-327318 Wuckfinter 2021 dance party featuring JK Livin’! – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE1jnO38b9A&t=1120sBorn-again Biking Buttigieg – https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2021/03/03/buttigieg-brings-bike-friendly-outlook-us-dot Show Guest – Seeley Dave Schlabowske with a CAMBA […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #101 – Big Sexy in Florida!
Show #101 – 2/24/21 Show Guest – Jason “Big Sexy” Becker Consider donating to Big Sexy and Heather on their cross country journey!Venmo: Jason-Becker-60Paypal.me/Beckhouse504 Show Beer – This was a fridge cleaning episode! Got a few rides in on the Port Washington beaches! Shit Worth Doin’ Friday Feb 26th, 27th, 28th – Sweaty Yeti Alt! […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #100 – Wayne Visits Before Heading West
Show #100 – One-Wheel Wayne stopped in today to chat rollin’, growin’, traveling and other topics of great import. Talkin’ Schmack EDC Mention in this story, sort of – https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/house-of-rad-first-look Jeff Jones embraces eBikes! – https://www.jonesmotorbikes.com Jones LWB HD/e video – https://youtu.be/fNUb8ltroaw Holy shit is this just another BABY MAKER https://electrek.co/2021/02/17/ride1up-roadster-v2-review-the-995-belt-drive-electric-bike-you-need-to-know-about/Draisine anniversary – https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/wooden-running-machine-was-your-fixies-great-great-grandpa-180962152/Bike hunters – https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/a35429606/stolen-bicycle-theft-vanmoof-bike-hunters/ Show […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #99 – Seeley Dave Schlabowske Chats Trail Grooming, Photography and Bikes
Show #99 – With JK on holiday, Sven and Tony man the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio where we welcome Seeley Dave on the Call in Studio phone line to chat trail grooming, bikes and get some photography tips from a guy who takes some of the best images on the web! Talkin’ Schmack Tax Incentives […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #98 – Big Sexy’s Summer Ride Plans and the Usual Drivel
Show #98 – Big Sexy calls in from his winter habitat in Hammond, Louisiana to fill in the crew about his summer riding plans with Heather, his Schwinn Meridian tricycle. listen as he reveals his rout east, up the east coast, back to the midwest (with a stop in Milwaukee!) and then back south again. […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #97 – Milwaukee Transplant Dan Sipin Calls in From Anchorage
Show #97 1/27/21 – While Sven JK and Tony languish in the snow globe reality of a Milwaukee Winter, Milwaukee transplant and newly minted Anchorage resident, Dan Sipin, calls the boys to discuss him move, impressions of the bike scene in Anchorage and other valuable topics! Electricification of the Schlick Water Buffalo long tail fatbike […]
Full Spectrum #96 – Hobbits, eBikes, Slope Soaring?? and Sales, Oh My!
Show #96 sees Sven, JK and Tony in the studio chatting about a bit of divergent topics. There are bikes at some point though so fear not! Talkin’ Schmack Electrifying a Schlick Water Buffalo longtail cargo bike!Sale on all remaining Club Ride inventory 30% – 40% off!New Dynamic Soaring Speed Record in my “other” hobby. […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #95 – Sam D in the Studio and DFL on the Horn!
Show #95 – Sven, JK and Tony welcome Sam D to the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio while Dave Fuckin’ Lunz calls in with some field reporting. Talkin’ Schmack Dan in AnchorageNo fatbikes up there, no lights evenPort Washington beach reportNY Man Sues Trek for $5M Over WaveCel Helmet Claims – https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-news/ny-man-sues-trek-for-5m-over-wavecel-helmet-claims/ https://www.designboom.com/design/clip-e-bike-conversion-kit-01-09-2021/ https://www.clip.bike Show Guest – Sam […]
Full Spectrum Show #94 – “Seeley” Dave Schlabowske CAMBA Executive Director
Show #94 – “Seeley” Dave Schlabowske, the new, as of the first of the year, Executive Director of CAMBA, (Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association), calls-in from beautiful Seeley, WI where he is making his new home and posting videos of the trails! As usual, Sven, JK and Tony do their foolishness! Festive Nomad! Talkin’ Schmack […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #93 – Sorry, Didn’t See Dave Called and Other Musings
12/30/20 Show #93 Sorry, Didn’t See Dave Called and Other MusingsDangle Supply – https://danglesupply.com/products/dark-lords-darkest-ti-cobb WMSE.org Store – https://www.wmse.org/store/ Show Guest – Well, next week it will be CAMBA’s new Executive Director, Dave Schlabowske! JK with Accumulation Ale, WMSE bandana and RW24 shirt! Show Beer New Belgium Accumulation White IPA6.2% abvhttps://www.newbelgium.com/beer/accumulation/ Shit worth Doin Polar Plunge watch […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #92 – Underwear Ride’s Steve Roche is in Studio and Chewey Checks in
For Show #92 we are joined in the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio by Steve Roche, long time Milwaukee cyclist and the originator and organizer of the Underwear Ride as well as a call-in from Chewey. Talkin’ Schmack Xmas/Holiday Greetings55 on Wednesday! Cold acomin’Got the new issue of Bikepacking Journal on WednesdayNew podcast studio at the […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #91 – No Sams Were Harmed in the Making of This Show
12/16/20 – Show #91.7 Talkin’ Schmack Kung Fu Christmas approaching?Progress at the new space vanmageddonMoonlander maintenance, indeed any steel frame you ride in crappy condition Sven’s Chumba waiting for snow! Show Beer – Terrapin Dispensary 12-Pack https://www.terrapinbeer.com/dispensary-pack 6 of https://www.terrapinbeer.com/beer/jazz-cabbageJazz Cabbage hemp infused IPA is our dankest beer to date. Packing in our very own […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #90 – Zito – Milwaukee by Bike and JT
Zito and JT join Sven, JK and Tony in the Riverwest Studio at Everyday Cycles for a chat about Milwaukee by Bike plans and other JT’s Soma Wolverine all set up for winter with 32s and fenders. Show Guest – Chris Zito and JT Visited Wheel’s New LocationMSE MKE by Bike milwaukeebybike.com Show Beer – […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #89 – Checking in with Allroy in Ontario
12-3-20 Show #89 – Sven, JK and Tony welcome Ontario fatbiker, Allroy to the show! Check out our previous show #54 with Allroy as well. Lend a Canadian perspective to your day! Sven’s friend, Tyra, from Tessera Design did this caricature of your erstwhile host! Show Guest – Allroy! Show Beer – Good City Space […]
Surface 604 E-Fatbike Review – Part 1 – Urban Assault and City Riding
Surface 604 Boar Fatbike We reviewed the previous model of Surface 604’s Boar Fatbike way back in 2015! The new version has some significant upgrades to the already well thought out design. Besides the immediately noticeable Kryptek Highlander Camo color, enhancements for 2020 Boar include: Smoother Torque Sensing Pedal AssistA revised Color LCD display/dashboardRefined Geometry […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #88 – Everyday Rider, D’nardo Colucci, Joins the Boys
Show #88 is the show that wasn’t going to happen, that is until Tony, JK and JK’s cousin, D’nardo, showed up at the shop anyway. Since we were all there, why not do a show! Show Guest – D’nardo Colucci Check out D’nardo’s company called The Eluminati. They make really high-end, 360 degree projection systems. […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #87 – We Talk With New CAMBA ED Dave Schlabowske
JT and Sam D join Sven, JK and Tony in the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio where we chat with new Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) Executive Director, Dave Schlabowske. Talkin’ Schmack Waffle House Beer with Bacon! – https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/16/us/waffle-house-bacon-beer-trnd/index.html Closest Waffle House to us 5 hours away in Toledo where 475 and 80/90 meet!How an eBike […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #86 – Deep Thoughts with Chewey – Check-in with Big Sexy
Show 86 finds Sven, JK and Tony in the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio as we welcome Chewey who shares his thoughts on many subjects, clues us in to his next podcast episodes and makes a graceful exit as we welcome an update from Big Sext back home in Louisiana. Kick ass Mone-modified Shimano Coaster brake […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #85 – JK’s 200th Show – Tony is a Foster Dad!
Show #85 – Sven, JK and Tony celebrate JK’s 200th show. We figure 115 Weekly Dose of Fat shows and 85 Full Spectrum shows, give or take! Tony got the great news that he’s a foster dad! Plus, we talk bikes at some point! Talkin’ Schmack JKs 200th (First Weekly Dose of Fat August 1, […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #84 – All That and a Box of Chocolates
10/30/20 – Show #84 with Sven, JK and Tony in the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio. The casket/speaker system that JK had to keep within 30 feet of on Braaaptoberfest Talkin’ Schmack Upload failed last week??Fatbike Tires are flying out the door and there are already restrictions on how many we can get from our suppliersFatbikes […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #83 – Fatbikes Selling Fast – Upcoming Events – Rift IPA – eBike Chat
10/21/20 – Show #83 finds Sven, JK and Tony in the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio. New Sturdy Bag Designs OrderSam’s custom frame bageBike Chat Sam’s (From Show #82) well-traveled Fuji Touring bike. Talkin’ Schmack Show Beer – Central Waters Rift IPA Over five breeds of heron have made their home in the Great Rift Valley […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #82 – Sam Mentkowski Joins the Guys to Chat Cycling
From the Everyday Cycles Studio in Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI we welcome Sam Mentkowski to the show and, of course, talk cycling. JK styling with his Lowside Talkin’ Schmack New cycling site – https://cyclingindependent.com Neck Gaiters vs Masks for COVID protection? – https://www.gearpatrol.com/fitness/health-wellness/a34236764/neck-gaiter-study/ EVH Passing – archived MSE Show on 10/12/20 – https://www.wmse.org/program/the-rock-ride/ David Byrne’s American Utopia – Premier […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #81 – 3 Guys Chatting
Sven, JK and Tony shoot the schmack at the Everyday Cycles Studio for Show # 81 Tony out testing the Surface 604 Boar Talkin’ Schmack Rumour that Fatboy is done?No more Bike Magazine – https://www.bikemag.com/news/goodbye-for-now/ Sure are a lot of sites posting press releases about a new Bike Box from BikeFlights at $149.95 for cardboard. They […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #80 – We Catch Up With Shannon and Big Sexy Reaches His 27th State Capitol
Shannon Chapwesk provides call-in goodness while Sven, JK and Tony languish in the studio. And Big Sexy reaches his 27th state capitol, yesterday! Tony out testing the Surface 604 Boar. Talkin’ Schmack Ride With GPS has a new “Heat Map” feature – the heatmap highlights were people actually ride.https://ridewithgps.com/news/4931-introducing-the-ride-with-gps-heatmap https://ridewithgps.com/heatmap Garret had his last Mountain Bike event […]
Full Spectrum Cycling # 79 – Ian Klepetar From Bike Benefits is Back in Wisconsin While JT Hovers in the Background
Ian Klepetar from Bicycle Benefits is back in Wisconsin and chats up Sven, JK and Tony while Trusky joins us at the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio as well, sans microphone. Looks like we’ve gotta look in to how to get another guest on the show! Sometimes 4 just isn’t enough. Talkin’ Schmack Reader’s Rig: Dave’s […]
Chewey’s Salon Chair #2 – RAGBRAI Stories with Jeremy Williams
Jeremy Williams and I met…… shit I don’t really remember when. But we’ve been riding bikes and drinking beer for that long. He’s a life long RAGBRAI participant, and has helped organize weekly rides here in Rochester. He is the first official interview actually in the salon chair! And, as it is with most RAGBRAI story […]