Bicycle Talk Episode 485

Bicycle Talk. Episode 485 May 3rd 2026.     Ron’s Rant:   Gas prices go down? Not much, just pennies. And Ron rant’s a Facebook post about cyclists needing to be licensed. On a positive side: Mansfield Elementary School bicycle education program. The Giro has ended. What a race!  Mechanical minute and cycling tips:   Still stuck on the e-bike project. Why Shorter Cranks Are Better (According To Science)  Content:   Ron dives into the short crank science. Where Are Bikes Made? (The Truth About Bicycle Manufacturing).   The Giro! is over.   2026 Giro d’Italia Final GC Standings. And a big Shout out to Durango Colorado’s Sepp Kuss! And who is this 22 year old Tim Rex. What an animal. Events and Finishing Points.