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to the video in the show notes over on my website, downtimepodcast.com. All right, this week, I'm

joined by Nick Lester. Nick is a data acquisition and telemetry specialist who's worked

to comment on bicycles and been a mechanic and data acquisition guide telemetry specialist who's worked to comments our bicycles

and been a mechanic and data acquisition guide for the comments our 100% downhill team.

We sat down to hear how Nick got involved in the data side of downhill riding and racing.

Hear how Nick works with data systems and what he's learned from his time working with

some of the top riders. Nick loves a puzzle so we dig deep into bike and cockpit

set up and the impact it can have on how the bike rides. We talk about suspension set up, what the

different adjustments do and what feelings on the bike might lead us to wanting to change certain

settings. There's a lot to learn here so without further ado here's Nick Lester.

Nick Lester, welcome to the downtime podcast.

How's things with you today?

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