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Podcast: A new season of the show brings tech, travel, and other news to the mic

The Rodeo Labs Podcast is back in a big way with a new season of the podcast this fall. We are three episodes in, with three very different types of conversations, to explore a wide range of topics. It’s all been taking place in a very exciting time in the cycling world and for Rodeo. You can tell in these conversations that things are changing, and deciphering what all this means for the everyday cyclist has become a passion point for the podcast.

We’ve linked all of the podcasts below, starting from the most recent episode on suspension on gravel, Rodeo travel, and then our summer news round-up. Thanks for listening, expect more to come, and let us know what you want us to examine in the future.

In Pursuit of Super Smooth Cycling – Inside the Gravel Suspension Movement with Cane Creek

Suspension forks on gravel bikes is a dividing line in the cycling world. For many, they are a tool that expands the use of the bike and reduces the stress associated with the rugged terrain that gravel biking revolves around. Others dismiss the tech as reinventing mountain bikes from the 1990s.

We’ve been wanting to dig into this topic for a while because Rodeo Labs bikes could be well-suited for a little suspension – if that is your thing. This summer, Logan finally got enough time on two different fork options to investigate the strengths and weaknesses of the system. Stephen, who has been trying suspension forks for the last year, joined in on the podcast to add his two cents. Nevertheless, we wanted this podcast to be more than simply Stephen and Logan breaking down their experiences. So, we called up Will Hart, the product marketing manager at Cane Creek, to get into the gritty details of their Invert gravel fork and muse on the philosophy behind building specific gravel tech. 

If you are interested in investigating this further, Logan tested the Cane Creek Invert SL and the Rock Shox Rudy Ultimate XPLR. Both options had 30mm of travel, with the Rock Shox priced at $929 compared to the Cane Creek Invert SL at $1,099. Stephen tested the Cane Creek Invert CS and Fox 32 TC – Grip SL. Both forks had 40mm of travel, with the Fox priced at $999 and the Cane Creek at $1,199. 

Host: Logan Jones-Wilkins, Stephen Fitzgerald 

Guest: Will Hart 

Producer: Logan Jones-Wilkins

Donkey Dreamland

At Rodeo Adventure Labs, adventure is in the name of our company, so our side quests are quite crucial to what we do. These quests have shifted over the years – from Silverton, to Florida, and recently to the Dolomites – but the goal behind the travel has remained the same: bring people together to ride bikes in great places.

In this episode of the Rodeo Labs Podcast, Drew, Stephen, and Logan delve into the traveling Rodeo has undertaken, both locally and abroad. Where have we gone, what have we learned, and why does it mean so much independent of economic returns?

Lastly, Drew and Stephen break down the most recent trip to the Dolomites and explain why Italy’s northeast might be a Trail Donkey “Dreamland.”

Host: Logan Jones-Wilkins

Guests: Drew van Kampen and Stephen Fitzgerald

Producer: Logan Jones-Wilkins

That’s the Way the News Goes!

We are back with a new season of the Rodeo Labs Podcast, as the summer and all of its hecticness turn to fall. With the Intern off in LA, it was down to Drew and Logan to bring us up to speed on a few key topics that saw significant developments over the last few months. 

The podcast is a three-parter. We start off with a look at several new group-sets that were released in a steady drip this June (3:38), then shift to the recent release of two new bikes with very different takes on chainstay length (25:00). We then close with a quick breakdown of the development of 750d wheels (49:00). Or was it actually a way for Logan to get on his favorite soapbox and defend the 650b standard? Listen, or you may never know. 

We plan on having a consistent output of episodes for the next four to five weeks. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform. 

Host: Logan Jones-Wikins and Drew van Kampen 

Producer and Editor: Logan Jones-Wilkins 

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