Marginal Gains Cycling Podcast, Presented by Silca
SILCAThe Marginal Gains Podcast, presented by Silca is the show that makes a big deal about the little things, and how those little things...can be a big deal. Josh Poertner of Silca, along with Hottie and Fatty, talk about all aspects of cycling — design, manufacturing, marketing, riding, racing, management and more, all from a thoughtful perspective. It's a podcast for the thinking cyclist.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 143 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | WildernessSports | |||
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We believe in staying in touch with the history of bicycles. Knowing where we've been can often tell us where we are going. That idea has been frequently used when discussing the emergence of the 32 inch wheel. "It's like when we went from 26er to 29... more
Hottie and Fatty pepper Josh with tire questions. Specifically what is and is not a radial casing and how his team was able to move towards a radial ply angle without disrupting tire stability. Josh also explains how they arrived at Protocol's knob s... more
The Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race has long been grounds for equipment tinkering and experimentation with the hopes of shaving minutes .. even seconds off finish times. Drop bars on mountain bikes at Leadville may seem recent but actually it was fi... more
If Bike sales were purely based on a beauty contest, Baum Cycles would be at the top of the charts. Baums are stunning, Titanium machines. Most of them are custom built by an out-of-the-box thinker in Geelong, Victoria, Australia: Darren Baum.
But... more
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All details of bikes with the why behind them. This podcast is addictive and motivating
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United States6 months ago Love to geek out on marginal gains!
Podcast Addict52 years agoVanillaGorilla- Entertaining & will help you go faster!
Fantastic podcast - really great discussion of how to go faster on a bike technically and super fun to listen to.
Apple Podcasts5JpgctUnited States2 years ago - Terrific
The latest podcast with John Cobb was excellent storytelling! John’s deep experience, humility and ability to paint a picture through words was a great listen to anyone interested in bikes, engineering or problem solving. Good job to Josh for knowing when to talk and knowing when to listen!
Five stars!
Apple Podcasts5MTS1776United States2 years ago - Great Pod!!
Great Pod!!
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Apple Podcasts | #137 | United States/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #40 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #221 |  Canada/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #2 |  Italy/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #54 | Italy/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #57 |  Germany/Sports/Wilderness |
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The show focuses on the smallest details that drive big performance gains in cycling, combining rigorous testing, data-driven experimentation, and in-depth conversations with engineers, athletes, and industry leaders. Listeners get access to practical insights on gear testing, wind-tunnel findings, tire and wheel development, and how brands translate marginal gains into real-world performance. A distinctive edge is the blend of technical rigor, storytelling, and strong industry context, with frequent guests from run-throughs of product design to athlete preparation, all framed by a team that emphasizes curiosity, transparency, and a passion for solving hard problems in cycling.
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4. Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad
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this podcast launched 8 years ago and published 143 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Gary Fisher
2. Peter Mills
3. Paige Onweller
4. Zack Calton
5. Emma Langley
6. John Gaston
7. Darren Baum
8. John Karrasch
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