# Hamburg Predictions & The Rise of Chinese Bikes | Unfunded S2 EP18 (EP53)

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Podcast: [The Unfunded Triathlon Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-unfunded-triathlon-podcast-7193402)
Published: 2026-07-09T20:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3b40134
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Duration seconds: 3414

## Resource

This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire. Lockie and Lleyton return for a relaxed catch-up episode as they discuss a quieter period in the triathlon calendar before diving into the biggest talking points from around the sport. The boys recap the Tiszaujvaros World Cup, where Csongor Lehmann continued his remarkable dominance on home soil and Fanni Szalai claimed another breakthrough victory for Hungary, while Taylor Knibb returned to World Cup racing with a strong performance. They also unpack the viral Louis Vuitton runway bike, debate the growing influence of Chinese bike manufacturers in professional triathlon, and discuss whether premium bike prices are becoming impossible to justify for aspiring athletes. Looking ahead, the focus shifts to the Hamburg World Triathlon Championship Series and Mixed Relay World Championships. Lockie and Lleyton break down the key contenders, debate whether Matt Hauser can continue his winning streak, discuss Hayden Wilde’s return to short course racing, predict the individual podiums, and give their picks for the relay world title as nations begin the road to Olympic qualification.

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