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Fake Bikes, Dirty Supplements, and the $1.4B Bike Theft Industry
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This week we dive into cycling’s hidden underground economy. From counterfeit carbon frames that look identical to top-tier bikes—but could fail catastrophically—to contaminated supplements that might get you banned without you ever knowing, and the organised crime rings stealing and exporting thousands of bikes every year. What started as one suspicious online listing quickly turned into a deep rabbit hole involving lab tests, anti-doping rules, and even FBI investigations. If you ride, race, or spend…
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