Modern bicycles are wonderful creations, which forever push the boundaries of engineering with a continued focus on lighter, faster and sleeker ones. However, this raises a big question: Is the bicycle industry flying a little closer to the sun when it comes to safety?
It is precisely this concern that covers this week’s Nerd Alert deep dive episode. Join James and Dave as they talk to world-renowned carbon fiber repair, testing and inspection expert Raoul Luescher of Luescher Teknik, based in Melbourne.
The conversation covers existing test standards related to forks, gaps perceived in these standards, where the industry could (and should) do more, and some helpful tips for checking safety which is possibly the most critical part of your bike. .
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