MGTV - AJA #32: Marginal Gains for Commuters, Big Riders, & Motorcycle Chains

Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

AJA #32: Marginal Gains for Commuters, Big Riders, & Motorcycle Chains | Ask Josh Anything

In this behind-the-scenes of making the podcast episode of Ask-Josh-Anything, we dive deep into the niches of cycling and explore the fascinating realm of marginal gains. Join Josh as he takes on some intriguing questions that every cyclist, whether a commuter, a big rider, or a motorcycle chain enthusiast, might be curious about.

🔗 SILCA videos referenced in this episode:

Eddy Merckx Molteni Corsa road bike - Installing the Chain, Part 2
youtube.com/watch?v=y3Z1H1Z5GkU

Greg Lemond TVT road bike - Ask the Expert, Ep 25: How to Install a Bottle Cage youtube.com/watch?v=0mae3nrdT0U

Rule 105 - EP 0009 Rule of 105, Part 1
youtube.com/watch?v=mDZ61aMegnQ

Are you curious about the benefits of treating your motorcycle chain to a day at the chain wax spa? Wondering just how much an improvised gel packet tire boot might impact your bike's performance? Puzzled about the Rule of 105 and whether you should be measuring at the brake track or the widest point of the rim? And if you're a bike commuter loaded down with lunch, clothes, and a computer, how can you become more aerodynamic? Josh tackles all these questions, providing definitive answers to some of them, making this an episode you won't want to miss!

👕 Fashion Notes:
Hottie was wearing - SILCA PISTA ORANGE SHIRT silca.cc/collections/shirts/products/silca-pista-orange-shirt
SILCA FLAT BILL HAT BLACK W/SILVER 3D LOGO silca.cc/collections/merchandise/products/silca-flat-bill-hat-black-w-silver-3d-logo
Josh was wearing - 1972 BMW 2002 SHIRT - TDF YELLOW silca.cc/collections/soft-goods/products/1972-bmw-2002-shirt-tdf-yellow

Tune in to MGTV - AJA #32 and discover how small changes can lead to significant improvements in your cycling experience. Like, share, and subscribe for more insightful content from Ask Josh Anything! 🚴‍♂️🔧📏 #CyclingTips

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