Mastering Bike Setup and Data Acquisition With Nick Lester

Nick Lester is a data acquisition and telemetry specialist who has worked at Commencal bicycles and been a mechanic and data acquisition guy for the Commencal 100% 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 learnt from his time working with some of the top riders. Nick loves a puzzle so we dig into bike and cockpit setup 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 to us wanting to change certain settings. There’s lots to learn here, so sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Nick Lester. You can watch this episode on my YouTube channel here . You can find Nick on Instagram @downamics or at downamics.com . Podcast Stuff Merch If you want to support the podcast, and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that’s using renewable energy. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop . Newsletter If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I’ll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I’ve been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter . Follow Us Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments. For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast . Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don’t forget to follow it. Episodes will get delivered to your device as soon as it’s available and it’s totally free. You’ll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/follow . You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there. Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes Photo – Ross Bell