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Getting Your Suspension Dialed, Short Travel Trail Bikes, A New Maxxis Tire & More... Episode 185

Getting Your Suspension Dialed, Short Travel Trail Bikes, A New Maxxis Tire & More... Episode 185

Today on the podcast, the guys start us off by discussing the new Maxxis DHX and the best way to prepare yourself and your equipment for a race, as they gear up to head off to the Downieville classic. Then we jump into a classic array of listener questions, ranging from attending a MTB festival to getting your suspension dialed, short travel bikes, and everything in between. Tune in!

 Special Guest Chris Burkard on Filling Your Cup, Fueling Adventures & more... Episode 187

Special Guest Chris Burkard on Filling Your Cup, Fueling Adventures & more... Episode 187

Today on the podcast, Jared & Liam are joined by our good friend Chris Burkard. Chris is well known for his surf and adventure photography and his incredibly awe inspiring images he captures in lesser traveled destinations. We just finished building a custom Revel Ranger for him to take on a bikepacking trip to Greenland, and in this episode we chat about his build, his upcoming trip as well as how he likes to fuel his adventures and much more. Tune in!

Racing Highs & Lows, Bike Quiver Optimization, Tire Inserts & More... Episode 183

Racing Highs & Lows, Bike Quiver Optimization, Tire Inserts & More... Episode 183

Today on the podcast, Jared, Liam and Tydeman dive into some recent racing experiences at the Great Descent and Lost & Found, before discussing Jared's new bike build and getting into another installment of "how it aged" featuring tire inserts. Then we get into a classic set of listener questions, ranging from bike quiver optimization to choosing a bike for MTB trips and everything in between. Tune in!

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!