Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Happy New Year! 2025 was a chaotic year for the industry, and 2026 is shaping up to be a battleground. Today, I'm sharing my three biggest hopes (and fears) for the future of cycling.
From the rising of Eastern manufacturing vs. Western pricing, to the absolute mess of proprietary battery standards, and the concerning rise of AI-generated media—we need to talk about where this is all heading.
Plus, a little footnote on Lithium grease from your questions
In this video:
00:00 - Intro: Hopes & Fears for 2026
00:39 - The Battle: Western Prices vs. Eastern Brands (Accountability & Warranty)
006:00 - The Import Problem: Anti-dumping & Liability
10:52 - The Tech Mess: Proprietary Batteries & Cables (Shimano, SRAM, etc.) 16:15 - The Rise of AI Media: Why authentic voices matter
25:30 - "Grease Gate" Update: Mobil XHP 222 vs. White Lithium
30:00 - Conclusion
Join the Discussion: Do you trust the Western heritage brands to justify their prices, or are you moving to direct-buy Eastern brands? And seriously, can we please get a standard charging port? Let me know in the comments.
Link to info on planet X claim stewartslaw.com/news/doctor-recovers-4-5-million-settlement-for-spinal-cord-injury-sustained-when-carbon-forks-on-his-gravel-bike-snapped
Ai Media veloracycling.com
Winspace in the uk winspace.uk/winspace-cycletowork.html
Visit Mapdec Cycle Works: We are a real bike shop with a real community. 📍 mapdec.com
#CyclingIndustry #BikeMechanic #RoadCycling #Shimano #Mapdec #BikeTech
Happy New Year! 2025 was a chaotic year for the industry, and 2026 is shaping up to be a battleground. Today, I'm sharing my three biggest hopes (and fears) for the future of cycling.
From the rising of Eastern manufacturing vs. Western pricing, to the absolute mess of proprietary battery standards, and the concerning rise of AI-generated media—we need to talk about where this is all heading.
Plus, a little footnote on Lithium grease from your questions
In this video:
00:00 - Intro: Hopes & Fears for 2026
00:39 - The Battle: Western Prices vs. Eastern Brands (Accountability & Warranty)
006:00 - The Import Problem: Anti-dumping & Liability
10:52 - The Tech Mess: Proprietary Batteries & Cables (Shimano, SRAM, etc.) 16:15 - The Rise of AI Media: Why authentic voices matter
25:30 - "Grease Gate" Update: Mobil XHP 222 vs. White Lithium
30:00 - Conclusion
Join the Discussion: Do you trust the Western heritage brands to justify their prices, or are you moving to direct-buy Eastern brands? And seriously, can we please get a standard charging port? Let me know in the comments.
Link to info on planet X claim stewartslaw.com/news/doctor-recovers-4-5-million-settlement-for-spinal-cord-injury-sustained-when-carbon-forks-on-his-gravel-bike-snapped
Ai Media veloracycling.com
Winspace in the uk winspace.uk/winspace-cycletowork.html
Visit Mapdec Cycle Works: We are a real bike shop with a real community. 📍 mapdec.com
#CyclingIndustry #BikeMechanic #RoadCycling #Shimano #Mapdec #BikeTech
