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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 #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 […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #78 – Chewey’s Steel is Real Plans-Big Sexy in West Virginia-Where’s Tony?
Tony was out working this week so Kim sat in for a few choice words with Sven and JK in the Everyday Cycles Studio, Chewey called the boys with his Steel is Real plans (including Spinner!) and Big Sexy has been putting the miles on Heater as he makes it to West Virginia and now […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #77 – JK’s Birthday – Zion Trippery – Steel is Real Prep
Sven, JK and Tony are in Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio where we revel in the glory of JK’s birthday, chat about his recent Zion trip, recount another Steel is Real recon ride, talk electric bikes like the Surface 604 Boar fatbike and other nonsense you’ll just have to listed to to appreciate. Playing in Honey […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #76 – John Trusky Joins the Guys in the Studio
Cycling industry veteran, John Trusky, joins Sven, JK and Tony in the Everyday Cycles Studio. JT Talkin’ Schmack Another excuse for a ride SIR reconJK’s got a new Lowside!Demo Wyatt Maverick Fatbike Medium with Wren Inverted Suspension Fork – SOLD!Petrruchi vs Yngwei Jen’s bike was stolen!USBR 30 and reroute, when the ferry isn’t running, 230 are […]
Chewey’s Salon Chair #1 – Talking with Sov, formerly of Surly, in Decorah
For this Podcast of Chewey’s Salon Chair we only thought it fitting that the first interview be with Eric Sovern (Sov to most of the world) AND not have him in the chair. Instead, we are in Decorah IA at the Cabin Not On A Lake at the picnic table. Sov has retired from the bike […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #75 – In the Studio with Sven, JK and Tony
8/25/2020 – Show #75 Sven, JK and Tony are in the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio. This week we are 3/4 of the way to 100! Sam D. is lurking in the background for this one. We will get him on a hot mic soon! Puck taking a breather on our Steel is Real Recon Ride. […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #74 – 3000 People on Black is Beautiful Ride 2 and Big Sexy is in Indiana
Sven, JK and Tony are in the studio where we revisit the Black is Beautiful Ride 2, talk about why the Steel is Real Ride won’t be heading north, check in with Big Sexy in Indiana to learn why he has a new phone and thoughts on Illinois vs Indiana and a whole lot more… […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #73 – A Reunion of Sorts and the Ensuing Mayhem
Sven, JK and Tony are in the Riverwest Studio at Everyday Cycles doin’ the show thing as we welcome call-ins from Chewey, Big Sexy and DaveLunz.com. Talkin’ Schmack Bye-bye to the Roll GR:1 Titanium – Medium with kickass SKS Aluminum fendersSo long to the Amazon ebike debacle!Simon what’s his name was NOT riding an e-Bike! […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #72 – Musician Jesse Guten and Big Sexy’s Birthday
Sven and JK are joined by Milwaukee musician, and former bicycle delivery guy, Jesse Guten while Tony resumes his spot for the second half of the show when we take a call from Birthday Boy, Jason “Big Sexy” Beckhouse. Show Guest – Musician Jesse Guten and Big Sexy’s Birthday Jesse doin’ his thang on the […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #71 – CheeseJump and RW24 Wrap Up
Talkin’ Schmack RW24 recapPimpin’ All Hail the Black MarketIt’s a bike, it’s a boat, it’s electric! – https://www.zeltini.com/en/product/z-triton/ Deck recombobulation50 pounds for cyclists – https://www.tetongravity.com/story/bike/the-uk-government-is-issuing-50-vouchers-to-fix-your-bike Chewey’s got a podcasting rig! Things we dig (or to be determined moniker) Sven – Peak Designs – Everyday Backpack – https://www.peakdesign.com/products/everyday-backpack JK – (my new speaker https://ecoxgear.com/shop/ecoedge-2/) JK’s new speaker. […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #70 – Chewey Sets the Record Straight and 3-minutes With Big Sexy
Sven, JK and Tony are holding down the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio and host call-ins from Chewey and Big Sexy. This is the RW24 2020 logo. The event would have started tonight at 7pm. COVID says that’s not happening. The course is open though so I’d expect tribute rides for the next 24 hours. Talkin’ […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #69 – Neighbor Steve and Other Tomfoolery
An unexpected visit from Neighbor Steve gave us some much needed content for this week’s show as well as some potentially great news for Everyday Cycles and Milwaukee cycling in general. Have a listen! 7/15/2020 Show #69-dude Sven’s new Wyatt. Back to Mr. Purple with this one! Talkin’ Schmack A petition on change.org asking Yeti […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #68 – Chewey Gets Sue Popcorn and Needs to Talk eBikes!
Chewey made the trip over from Rochester to join Sven, JK and Tony in the studio for much needed discussions on the state of eBikes, Santa Rampaging, popcorn and other world-shaping topics. Have a listen, won’t you? Talkin’ Schmack Yes, we do! Show Guest – Ron “Chewey” Moffit Show Beer Multiple beers from LTS Brewing […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #67 – Dave in the Studio – Jason’s Back on the Road
7/1/2020 Show #67 Dave Schlabowske joins Sven ant Tony in the studio while JK takes a leisurely drive around Lake Michigan. Jason checks in from Merrill, WI and other foolishness. No JKMilwaukee by Bike Statue RideSPD Sandals are backMaverickBox Prime 9The Oriental Theatre Tiny Library is back.Tighten Tony’s freewheel Show Guest – Dave Schlabowske sitting […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #66 – Black is Beautiful Ride and Daniel in the Studio!
Talkin’ Schmack Tire and rim compatibility no mas Extraterrestrial and Velocity Blunt SSCan we take a moment to talk about how cool E-Bikes are?I can push the button! He Can!How about that Black is Beautiful Ride? WOW oh F’in WOWHELD’S IS BACK BABYFratney-Wright Bike Boulevard construction begins today (I texted you the picture, no direct […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #65 – Zito in the House and Milwaukee by Bike
6/17/2020 Show #65 Chris Zito joins Sven, JK and Tony in the Everyday Cycles Riverwest Studio to talk statues, Milwaukee by Bike and other important things! Zito bagged the Gandhi statue at the Milwaukee Courthouse Talking Schmack https://www.madisonbikes.org/madison_ranked_second_best_biking_cityGarrett’s NICA Team is Adventure this year, no racingNational Beer Day is/was MondayLocust St is crazy againNew windows […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #64 Schhh – It’s Schlabowske and Schuler in the Northwoods
Sven, JK and Tony are in the studio and Dave Schlabowske is our call in guest for Full Spectrum Cycling, Show #64. He and Tom Schuler (of 7-11 racing fame among other cycling pursuits) took a trip up to the Bayfield Peninsula to work on refining the Wisconsin Waterfall Bikepacking route and encountered heat, sand […]
Full Spectrum Cycling #63 – Protests in our Neighborhood – Jason has Stories!
Jim’s Rohloff-equipped Schlick Cycles Northpaw Fatbike JK on furlough – donation experiment?ProtestsWhat do we do?What local organizations can we support?The show must go on??https://www.fattiretour.com/milwaukee2020/ I’ve been struggling on how to articulate what I feel about recent events and the ongoing struggles of many people in marginalized parts of our society. The folks at bikepacking.com have […]