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Electronic Suspension, Riding With Friends, Remembering Our Favorite Bikes & More... Episode 180

Electronic Suspension, Riding With Friends, Remembering Our Favorite Bikes & More... Episode 180

Today on the podcast, Jared, Jeff and Trevor start us off by chatting about their latest rides and adventures plus a teaser for the next KETL Mtn Treasure Hunt. Then we discuss Trevor’s Eurotrip to wrench for the Crestline DH racing team before we reminisce over our favorite bikes of all time, get into another installment of "how it aged", plus some classic listener questions ranging from riding with friends that are slower than you to drivetrain setup and everything in between. Tune in!

Reflecting on Trends, Choosing The Perfect Tire, Should You Buy a New Bike & More...  Episode 179

Reflecting on Trends, Choosing The Perfect Tire, Should You Buy a New Bike & More... Episode 179

Today on the podcast, Jared, Jeff & Tydeman chat about some recent rides and Jeff's new bike build before debating a few topics in a new segment we're calling "how it aged" to see if certain trends in the MTB world aged like milk, or if they aged like wine. Then we get into a couple of listener questions where one listener is wondering if his bike is dated enough to justify a new rig, plus how to select the perfect tire for your bike and more. Tune in!

Learning From Mistakes - Jared's First XC Race, Sea Otter, TDS, LA Tourist Recaps & More... Episode 178

Learning From Mistakes - Jared's First XC Race, Sea Otter, TDS, LA Tourist Recaps & More... Episode 178

On today's episode, Jared, Liam and Tydeman chat about their recent races - Jared learns a few hard lessons from his first XC race at the Sea Otter Fuego XL, Tydeman recaps his time at a wet and wild TDS Enduro, and Liam tells the story of a grueling race that includes a harrowing experience descending a technical, exposed trail on his gravel bike during the LA tourist race. We also discuss highlights from our time at Sea Otter, and get into a few listener questions. Tune in!

Bike Therapy: Finding Flow and Friendship Through MTB with Juan Pablo Raba & Gaspare Licata... Episode 177

Bike Therapy: Finding Flow and Friendship Through MTB with Juan Pablo Raba & Gaspare Licata... Episode 177

Today on the podcast, Jared and Trevor are joined by our friends actor Juan Pablo Raba & EXT Racing Shox owner Gaspare Licata. You may know Juan Pablo from his role in Narcos or the Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch that's coming soon, but what you may not know is that he is a diehard mountain biker who uses riding as a tool for his mental and physical health. Gaspare recently purchased EXT after a successful decade serving as CEO of Crankbrothers, and him and Juan Pablo became great friends through riding mountain bikes. We chat about everything from the impact that bikes have on our lives as well as the amazing mountain bike community across the world to our favorite trails, rides and everything in between. Tune in! 

The Origin Story of Extreme Shox & What Makes EXT Unique with Gaspare Licata & Cody Priano... Episode 176

The Origin Story of Extreme Shox & What Makes EXT Unique with Gaspare Licata & Cody Priano... Episode 176

In today's episode, Jared and Liam are joined by our good friends Gaspare Licata, owner of Extreme Racing Shox and Cody Priano, owner of EXT USA - EXT's distribution arm for the states. We chat about the origin story of the brand, how Gaspare got the opportunity to acquire the company, as well as how EXT's unique features on its suspension products allow them to give the rider a distinct advantage over the competition. Tune in!

Race Day Prep, Terrific Tire Talk, Intriguing New Products & More... Episode 172

Race Day Prep, Terrific Tire Talk, Intriguing New Products & More... Episode 172

Today on the podcast, our good friend and mountain bike lover Josh Saunders joins us for a classic episode. We discuss some interesting new products as well as some exciting news for Trevor before jumping into a tantalizing set of listener questions ranging from how to prep for your first enduro race to some serious tire talk and everything in between. Tune in!

The Glory Days of MTB Innovation, Hidden Treasure, Hydration Pack Puzzling & More... Episode 171

The Glory Days of MTB Innovation, Hidden Treasure, Hydration Pack Puzzling & More... Episode 171

Today on the podcast, Jeff, Jared & Liam discuss some epic recent rides before chatting about the latest and the upcoming KETL Mtn Treasure Hunts. Then they take a walk down memory lane, reminiscing about the glory days of MTB innovation and products that truly revolutionized the mountain bike experience. Finally, we jump into a few classic listener questions ranging from picking the right hydration pack to T-Type drivetrain cross compatibility and everything in between. Tune in!