# The Great Bike Mechanic Debate - Valentine's Day Edition

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Podcast: [Life Behind Bars](https://stenobird.com/podcast/life-behind-bars-6904041)
Published: 2026-02-17T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/bicycleindiana/2553330
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Duration seconds: 4282

## Resource

On today's episode, we bring back Michael Mathias from Marion Cycle Works and Ben Orcutt from Buckskin Bikes to talk about bike things we LOVE . We'd like to celebrate Valentine's Day with a special detailed discussion about all the different bike products we love...and hate (*wink*). From starting your own bike tool collection, to what bike lube we recommend, we hope you enjoy this discussion. Wahoo Giveaway Info Feedback Sports Tool Kit *Please note: we are not paid or sponsored by any of the brands discussed on this episode. We also highly recommend you take your bike to your local bike shop for service and questions. Please work and ride at your own risk

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