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Episode 87 - Wild Rides, Our Thoughts on AXS, Tire Pressure Puzzling, Listener Questions & More...

Episode 87 - Wild Rides, Our Thoughts on AXS, Tire Pressure Puzzling, Listener Questions & More...

The boys are back in town with another episode of the MTB Podcast! This time around we discuss Liam's recent races as well as his time at Sea Otter, Jared's preparations for his first and possibly only triathlon, and Jeff's never-ending wacky and wild adventures. As usual, we also cover some seriously top tier listener questions ranging from ideal MTB tire pressures and our thoughts on AXS to whether we should be using grease or jelly for bike maintenance. Lets get into it!

Episode 86 - Shop Ride Challenge, Industry Update, Bedding In Your Brakes, Listener Questions & More...

Episode 86 - Shop Ride Challenge, Industry Update, Bedding In Your Brakes, Listener Questions & More...

This time on the MTB Podcast, Jeff, Jared, and Liam start off by discussing some of Jeff’s recent slightly out of control business trips as well as some recent type 2 fun that the guys have been getting into. Speaking of fun, we also dive into some of the finer details of a couple of new bikes that we have been riding in addition to the current status of the September MTB mileage competition here at WC HQ. No podcast would be complete without a wide array of listener questions, ranging from Jeff’s hair care products to our feelings on lasagna and everything in between. Not to worry though, we do get into some intriguing bike-related stuff as well. Tune in!

Episode 85 - ColoRADo MTB Adventure, Price Increases, Tire Tech, Listener Questions & More

Episode 85 - ColoRADo MTB Adventure, Price Increases, Tire Tech, Listener Questions & More

On today's MTB podcast, Jeff, Liam, and Jared dive into some listener questions with topics around tire insert technology, riding with poop on your bike, ideas for MTB innovations as well as current supply chain issues and pricing increases. The boys also recap their recent trip to Colorado. Some of the finer points of the trip were visiting the guys at Revel Bikes as well as some night time shenanigans with the crew. While in Colorado they got together with Chasing Epic to hit some epic trails in Crested Butte. Then they roll into some interesting stories of recent antics which include the Worldwide Cyclery Mammoth Lakes trip and Jeff's brutal half marathon. Enjoy!

Episode 84 –   Our New Bikes, Jeff's Adventure Race, MTB Innovations & Piles of Listener Questions

Episode 84 – Our New Bikes, Jeff's Adventure Race, MTB Innovations & Piles of Listener Questions

On today’s MTB Podcast Jeff, Jared, and Liam start off with discussing some of their recent trail adventures. One of which was Jeff’s 36 hour multi-sport race in Mammoth as well as Liam and Jared’s Big Bear bike park laps. Next up the boys discuss the finer details of their current bike builds which a few were not exactly planned. Last but not least we get into some of our favorite listener questions, including everything from our experience with Mullet bikes to the best MTB innovations of all time, as well as the durability of E-MTB components, BBQ sauce in a Yeti and everything in between. Enjoy!

Episode 83 –   Drivetrain Model Differences, Everything Handlebars, How To Start A Local MTB Race

Episode 83 – Drivetrain Model Differences, Everything Handlebars, How To Start A Local MTB Race

On today's MTB Podcast Jeff, Jared, and Liam discuss their current favorite rides and then dive right into a comparison between the SRAM and Shimano drivetrains which includes the cassettes, derailleurs, and how the shifters feel while riding. We then segway into our favorite MTB handlebars, talking about the finer details of the bend, sweep, rise, and stiffness of each. Next up is Commecal’’s Care Program which helps their existing customers with any potential build, setup, or potential warranty issues. Jared also gets on a video call with Micah Rice, the Executive Director of the Pikes Peak APEX Mountain Bike Challenge to discuss the race as well as how to set up a race in your local area. We then close it out with some listener questions. Enjoy!

Episode 82 – Mysterious Shimano Patents, E Bike Haters & Lovers, Rear Shock Upgrades

Episode 82 – Mysterious Shimano Patents, E Bike Haters & Lovers, Rear Shock Upgrades

Today on the MTB Podcast, Jeff and Liam are in to talk about our favorite thing on the planet...bikes of course! We start out this episode with a few interesting developments from Shimano. Specifically, their new Link Glide drivetrain and wireless electronic shifting patent they recently filed for. The guys then discuss Forestal bike's official launch and that we will be the exclusive dealer for them. We then go over a few of our recent YouTube videos such as how to upgrade your rear shock, RockShox Domain launch, and our BERD spokes review. Finally, they finish off with a few listener questions. Enjoy!

Episode 81 – SRAM GX Eagle AXS, Common MTB Problems, & Top Tires Not Maxxis

Episode 81 – SRAM GX Eagle AXS, Common MTB Problems, & Top Tires Not Maxxis

On the MTB Podcast today, Jeff and Jared are back in the saddle to chat about all things mountain bikes including SRAM GX Eagle AXS, the newest wireless drivetrain offering from SRAM. The guys also talk about Pirelli tires, the Shimano anti-counterfeit program, problems with mountain bikes (aside from cost), and touch on a few of our latest YouTube videos. Last but not least, we close it out with listener questions around brake problems and Fox suspension. Enjoy!

Episode 80 – Bike Sizing / Geo, Tire Casings, and Suspension Setup

Episode 80 – Bike Sizing / Geo, Tire Casings, and Suspension Setup

On the MTB Podcast today, Jeff, Jared, and Liam talk bike sizing, geometry, and how it has evolved over the years. The guys also talk about tire casing options, why they matter, and what they prefer. They also touch on what we are currently doing to support NICA and follow up on our MTB suspension setup video we recently released on YouTube. Finally, the guys close it out discussing a few new bikes and parts and of course, audience questions. Enjoy!