Marketing vs. Engineering and the 32-Inch Bike Debate

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Jul 31, 202679:19Sports & Recreation

Featuring: Mike Levy, Josh Ross, Lisa Charlebois, and Logan Jones-Wilkins Episode Description: We rank the fastest aero road bikes, discuss Lisa’s plan to ride 700 miles in a week, and unpack how the giant Salsa Fargo ac...

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