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Two new video ads show everything that’s wrong (and right) about the bike industry right now

By Tom Babin

On October 19, 2020

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  • Peter Pankonin

    "Excellent ideas...I use the wet shirt method a lot. I ride with a ..."

  • Eric Armstrong

    "Hey, Tom. Great stuff you do. Just posted this on your video regarding ..."

  • Meg

    "Hi, I am wondering about the tires - they don't look studded or ..."

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