# Ep 130: Shimano Conspiracy Theories + The Worst Groupset We Ever Reviewed

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Podcast: [The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wild-ones-cycling-podcast-6416315)
Published: 2026-05-07T05:55:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3583

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