MTB Podcast

1:29 Where have we been lately? 4:30 Outlook for the bike industry in 2021 25:40 Funny personal stories 34:50 New Products 39:55 Listener Questions 58:10 What we are riding right now It's been a bit but @jeffcayley and @jaredbeerman are finally back in the studio to chat about new products from SRAM, Peaty's, Berd wheels and the pros and cons of various suspension platforms. They also give their input on which Revel bike, the Rail, Rascal, or Ranger, is the 1 mountain bike to do it all. The guys also discuss why we haven't been as active on social media and our plans for the studio at our shiny new SoCal shop. And we can't forget the outlook of the bike industry for 2021. Will it be more of the same or will we finally start seeing products come back in stock? On a more personal level, Jeff and Jared dive into some recent stories, one bike-related...the other not so much. Finally, the guys close things out going over new products and upcoming reviews we will be doing, answer a few listener's questions, and share what they have been riding the last month. Enjoy! Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZoC1sIG-vVtLsJDSbeYyw Submit any and all questions to [email protected] Peaty's collection: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/collections/peatys RockShox controller paddle: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/products/sram-eagle-axs-right-hand-rocker-paddle-includes-lever-spring-and-pivot-pin Berd spokes: https://berdspokes.com/ Revel CBF video: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/blogs/worldwide-cyclery-blog/video-revel-bikes-cbf-suspension-platform-explained Liam’s bike check: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CKz0BxOFR_9/?hl=en

2:39 Black Friday/NICA Fundraiser 7:04 MTB Tech Stuff 8:20 Steerer Tube Sizes 10:29 Fork Travel 12:54 Correct Wheel Size 14:34 Fork Offset 17:29 Compatible Axle Types 20:42 Fork Brake Mounts 22:12 How Much Should You Spend? 24:13 Air vs Coil Forks 24:57 Upcoming Videos 28:17 Wet Weather/Cold Riding Tips 33:17 New Products 40:58 Jeff’s New Bike 47:09 Audience Questions 1:00:03 Liam’s New “Secret” Bike Today on the MTB Podcast, Jeff, Jared, and Liam are in the building talking all things mountain bikes. Most notably, our Black Friday and NICA promo. From the time this episode launches to Monday the 30th, $5 from every product sold will be going to NICA. Gift cards are also 10% off & include a $5 donation to NICA. The guys also review a few cold-weather MTB riding tips, discuss new products from PNW, OneUp, Title, and ENVE, as well as go over our upcoming YouTube videos. Last but not least, Jeff's brand new Revel Ranger custom build and specifically, how Liam actually cut up his fancy gold SRAM XX1 Eagle cassette. Yes, you read that right. All of this and more in episode 78 of the MTB Podcast. Enjoy! Check out our NICA/Black Friday video: https://youtu.be/CQDWmYsYDjA NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association): https://www.nationalmtb.org/ Watch our video on how to upgrade your fork: https://youtu.be/mkSKadeSKTc Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZoC1sIG-vVtLsJDSbeYyw Submit any and all questions to [email protected]

2:21 New Nerf Gun 3:52 Items Still In Stock 4:43 Our Non-Black Friday Sale 7:09 Pros & Cons of High Rise Bars 15:23 Bike Maintenance on Weekend Trips 23:03 Favorite Tires 36:05 What We Are Riding Today on the MTB Podcast, Jeff and head mechanic/media guy Liam Woods discuss the pros and cons of high rise handlebars, bike maintenance tips, what bikes they are currently riding, as well as tire selection. The boys also dive into our plans for Black Friday and how a portion of all sales will be donated to NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association). Product inventory is still a mess but the guys are here to update you on the latest happenings in the bike industry. If you are a hardcore bike nerd, this is the episode for you. Grab a cold one and enjoy! NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association): https://www.nationalmtb.org/ Chasing Epic Mountain Bike Adventures: https://chasingepicmtb.com/ Check out our video on High Rise MTB Bars: https://youtu.be/_lZVpmVJjN0 Watch our video on the best Maxxis tire combos: https://youtu.be/a2j2bjDTbIU Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZoC1sIG-vVtLsJDSbeYyw Submit any and all questions to [email protected]

2:22 What is Eliot doing these days? 2:52 Eliot's journey to becoming a pro racer 5:48 Why he stopped racing 8:23 Eliot the underwear model? 11:15 Grow Cycling foundation 20:30 Cycling Culture - the good and the bad 30:10 What is Reggy? 32:44 What was it like presenting for Red Bull? 38:00 World Cup racing, behind the scenes 45:00 What can the average rider learn from World Cup professionals? 55:08 Audience questions 1:05:20 What is everyone riding? Today on the MTB Podcast, Jeff and Jared welcome pro mountain bike racer Eliot Jackson to talk about everything from downhill racing and bike setup tips to training habits and the future of mountain bikes. We even discuss his infamous Sea Otter crash from a few years back. Aside from racing bikes, Eliot is a Red Bull host, entrepreneur, and just overall good dude and he has a lot to say when it comes to the MTB industry. Most recently, his time has been spent creating and building the Grow Cycling Foundation, an organization dedicated to increasing diversity and inclusion in cycling. Not only that, but he hosts his own podcast and manages the Reggy platform. Sit back and relax, this is a good one! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zuEc_ZcsR4E Follow Eliot on IG: https://www.instagram.com/eliotjackson/ Eliot going OTB in slippers: https://youtu.be/nnbpMy9vM9c Grow Cycling Foundation: https://growcyclingfoundation.org/ Go Reggy: https://goreggy.com/ Grow Cycling Yeti SB150 Giveaway: https://go.rallyup.com/e38eff Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZoC1sIG-vVtLsJDSbeYyw Submit any and all questions to [email protected]

2:10 Why is Nate here? 2:33 New Ergon GFR1 grips 3:06 Other grip options 5:25 Nate working with Elliot Jackson 9:45 Questions from riders for Nate 11:25 Diet and Nutrition 15:56 Top riding destinations 19:34 Tips for weekend warriors 24:22 What are we riding? We are back for another episode of the MTB Podcast presented by Worldwide Cyclery. Today, our hosts Jeff Cayley and Jared Erickson are joined by the man himself, Mr. Nate Hills. For those that don't know, Nate is a professional mountain biker and YouTube creator that travels the world filming himself ride some of the coolest places imaginable. Today he is in the house to talk about the new Ergon GFR1 grips, life on the road, diet, training, and even tequila preference. If you thought last week's episode was good, you are going to love this one! Eliot Jackson going OTB in slippers: https://youtu.be/nnbpMy9vM9c Growth Cycling Foundation: www.instagram.com/growcyclingfoundation/ Grow Cycling Yeti SB150 Giveaway: go.rallyup.com/e38eff Chasing Epic MTB Adventures: https://chasingepicmtb.com/ Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZoC1sIG-vVtLsJDSbeYyw Watch our video on Ergon Bike: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/blogs/worldwide-cyclery-blog/new-ergon-saddles-grips-for-2020-product-lineup-overview-video Jeff's UNNO Dash Dream Build: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/blogs/worldwide-cyclery-blog/unno-dash-dream-build-video Submit any and all questions to [email protected]

2:52 COVID and the Bike industry 6:20 Cool things happening in the industry right now 10:31 Trailforks Karma 14:19 Bike Tech Stuff 15:23 Superboost 21:00 Have we hit a product innovation plateau? 23:30 Consumer direct bike brands 24:52 What are you riding now? 32:03 Closing thoughts Welcome to the first episode of the MTB Podcast presented and hosted by Worldwide Cyclery. Today, we are joined by host Jeff Cayley and co-host Jared Erickson to discuss all that is going on in the mountain bike world. In this episode, we cover COVID and its impact on mountain biking, cool things happening in the bike industry, super boost spacing, consumer-direct bike brands, and what bikes each of them is currently riding. Get ready because this one will have you laughing from start to finish. Enjoy! Growth Cycling Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/growcyclingfoundation/ Grow Cycling Yeti SB150 Giveaway: https://go.rallyup.com/e38eff Santa Cruz PayDirt: https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/paydirt Trail Forks Karma: https://www.trailforks.com/karma/ COVID Updates: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/blogs/worldwide-cyclery-blog/our-current-business-operations-during-covid-19-updated-frequently Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZoC1sIG-vVtLsJDSbeYyw Jeff's UNNO Dash Dream Build: https://youtu.be/JLy08bEallA Salsa Blackthorn and Cassidy Review: https://youtu.be/GlkjlJw0Pj8 Consumer Direct Bike Brands video: https://youtu.be/vibC31bYeP8 Reno Trip video: https://youtu.be/hyeKubJ1O44 Submit any and all questions to [email protected]

Ellen Noble is one of the best cyclocross racers in the USA, and Alexey Vermeulen is one of the best time trialists in the country, so what the heck are they doing at the Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road, and what have they learned coming from different disciplines into MTB? This episode is packed full of fascinating insights that will help us all appreciate and enjoy riding more! Ellen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenlikesbikes/ Alexey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexeyvermeulen/ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

Jonathan and Steven are back with a comparison of XX1 AXS, mechanical Eagle, and XTR 9100, as well as a Carson City Off-Road update and a deep dive on cockpit setup. Enjoy! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Topics covered in this episode: • Which is best: AXS, Eagle, or XTR 9100? • CXhairs race coverage: https://www.youtube.com/user/CXHairs • Epic Rides: Carson City Off-Road update • Cockpit setup deep dive • Wolftooth B-Rad System: https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/collections/b-rad-system • Rapid Reboot Recovery Boots: https://rapidreboot.com/ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

Dialed Health's Derek Teel joins Jonathan for a discussion on modern geometry, mixed wheel sizes, a a deep dive on nutrition, weight management and strength training for mountain bikers. Enjoy! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Topics covered in this episode: • Dialed Health: https://dialedhealth.com/ • Derek’s Free Core Training Program: https://dialedhealth.com/programs/no-equipement-core-workout• Derek’s Total Body Dumbbell Program: https://dialedhealth.com/programs/total-body-dumbbell-workout • Pinkbike Fantasy Leagues: https://www.pinkbike.com/contest/fantasy/enduro/ • Cape Epic thoughts • Yolanda Neff is a downhill racer!? • Are mixed wheelsize bikes the next thing? • EWS thoughts • Updates from the XC world • Payson McElveen's White Rim Record • New Rockshox Suspension: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-ride-rockshoxs-updated-lyrik-and-new-deluxe-shock.html • New Race Face cranks: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/race-face-launches-its-new-next-sl-crankset.html • Santa Cruz Megatower: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-ride-santa-cruz-megatower.html • Stumpjumper EVO • How to get rid of back pain on the bike • How to maintain the SB100 Switch Infinity link • Yoga for MTB riders • SRAM Eagle AXS thoughts • How to lose weight like a cyclist • A guide to macro and calorie counting • High carb vs. low carb • Carb cycling and nutrient timing • A guide to periodized training • How to fit in strength training with cycling • Strength training exercises for MTB athletes • Is strength training cross-training? • How to manage a caloric defecit • The Bontrager ION 200RT and Flare RT light set: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/equipment/cycling-accessories/bike-lights/bike-light-sets/bontrager-ion-200-rt/flare-rt-light-set/p/23710/?colorCode=black –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

Jonathan and Steven are back to discuss racing news, answer listener questions on everything from cheap groupsets to Heart Rate Variability. Tune in and enjoy! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

Jonathan and Steven cover news including the beautiful new Intense M29 and "interesting" YT Jeffsy 29 release, plus a great set of questions from listeners including crank arm length, oval chainrings, flats vs. clips, skinwall tires and getting more kids on bikes. Thanks for listening and enjoy! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Topics covered in this episode: - Jonathan's ski trip at @PowderCreekLodge : https://www.instagram.com/powdercreeklodge - The new YT Jeffsy 29: https://www.vitalmtb.com/interstitial?page=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vitalmtb.com%2Fvideos%2Fmember%2FNEW-YT-JEFFSY-VIDEO-WITH-CHRISTOPHER-WALKEN%2C36233%2Fsspomer%2C2 - Intense's gorgeous M29 downhill bike: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/review-intense-m29.html - Pinarello Go Bang (e-bike fire): https://www.pinkbike.com/news/video-bike-explodes-as-aftermarket-motor-catches-fire.html - Fox Transfer 175mm Dropper: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/press-release-fox-announces-175mm-transfer-dropper-post.htm - Cannondale Sessions w/Josh Bryceland and Crew: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/josh-bryceland-and-squad-form-the-cannondale-sessions.html - Does crank length really matter? - How crank length affects cadence and power output - Are downcountry and trail bikes too similar? - Why coil shocks can work on most bikes - Tips for helping kids enjoy riding - The benefits and drawbacks to oval rings - A fashionista's guide to skinwall tires - How to make a Rockshox Reverb more reliable - Why clips vs. flats is a silly debate - New trail bike choices - Power meter options for fat bikes - A guide to understanding dirt types –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

Your questions answered! Enjoy, share and rate! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Topics covered in this episode: - Team Rumors 2019 - Epic Rides 2019 Race Registration opens soon! - Pinkbike's Field Tests - Bike Mag's Bible of Bike Tests - Reliable dropper posts - XCM National Championships and why USAC needs to improve - Watches vs. head units - Our favorite "cheap" bikes - How to use the winter season to get faster - Ceramic coating vs. vinyl wrapping - Why Jonathan is moving on from the RS-1 - Our favorite bottom bracket standard (not what you think...) - Why your bike has too much travel - How to stop your fork from diving - Best first MTB for roadies - Theories about Intense and if the Sniper XC actually exists - Fashion "rules" of helmets and eyewear - The strange utilization of removable cheek pads - Why you should put your MTB on the trainer - Cross-training for MTB - Use cases for the Quarq Shockwiz - Jonathan is doing Leadville - Why a full suspension is better for Leadville - When should you replace your helmet? - How to avoid hand and arm fatigue while riding - Cornering technique tips that solve almost every form problem –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

Jonathan and Steven weigh in on the doping news in EWS, Interbike's disappearance, and then a full episode with Stans / Pivot Pro Team's Keegan Swenson! Many of you are planning next year's big riding and racing plans, and we feel like in 2019 there is a race format for every type of rider. Keegan joined us as we went through each format of racing, how to train for them, what equipment you need, our favorite events for each genre, and pro tips for each. It's packed full of useful info, so enjoy, share and rate! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

We’re back with an extra-long episode! Steven outlines his guide to discovering Mechanical Trail, team rumors, the outlandish Trust The Message fork, a discussion on Red Bull Rampage, OZ Trails Off-Road and why it was so hard on equipment, a whole bunch of listener questions, the Vorsprung Luftkappe, and why blinky lights are actually a good idea. Steven’s Mechanical Trail formula: Mechanical Trail = Tire Radius x COS(Head Angle) - Fork Offset See our Instagram for a diagram that explains this formula. www.instagram.com/mtbpodcast Tune in, send those questions to us, share the podcast with your friends, and get all your gear and parts in our store.

Designing, testing and producing a mountain bike is an enormously complex process. It delivers an end product that often times gets watered down by reviews to terms like “longer, lower, slacker" and "modern geometry”, keeping the original intent and nuance of the bike occulted from the would-be buyer. Yeti’s Peter “Stretch" Zawistowski has a way of making complex topics seem simple while still giving you all the detail you need to understand what goes into making a bike perform the way it does. This episode goes deep, then doses you with enough simplicity to make it all logical. Listen, get smart, enjoy a convo with the one of the leading minds in bike engineering, and head over to our Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/mtbpodcast ) to see a diagram that Stretch worked up to illustrate the crucial datapoint of “mechanical trail”. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

Riding in wet, slippery and muddy conditions is extremely tricky, and frankly, Steven and I aren't very good at it. So, we sat down with Geoff Kabush in his hometown of Squamish, BC after a very wet and rainy ride to learn what equipment changes and techniques help you ride better in the wet. For more info on the 5x Olympian and Yeti racer you hear in this podcast, head over to https://www.instagram.com/geoffkabush –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

Interbike has brought the industry to our hometown, and Jeff Cayley of Worldwide Cyclery joins us for a casual discussion on overlooked details shuttling, why bike shops aren't dead and what we need to do, Park Tool's controversial law suit, the future of bike trade shows and festivals, why SRAM eTap Eagle has not been released yet, and the polarizing paint job of Steven's new Jekyll 29. Enjoy and share! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

Steven is back with the new Jekyll 29, we talk about the best race we've seen in years, Yeti's new SB150 and SB130 bikes, and answer your questions on everything from protecting your frame to mixing brake pad and rotor brands. Tune in and share! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

It's World Championships weekend, and after talking to some of the athletes, I realized the logistics of international competition are rarely understood by us average punters, so we called up Team USA's Keegan Swenson on the eve of World Championships to learn about the event, this year's XCO course and how Keegan is preparing for a World Champs PR. Enjoy! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

This week's podcast features a conversation with Yeti Cycles' Geoff Kabush and Jonathan, taken from an episode of TrainerRoad's Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. The discussions covers everything from equipment and nutrition, to training and technique, plus one awesome story about the massive Chinese basketball legend Yao Ming and an Olympic pin. Tune in and enjoy the nerdery! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • Are aero bars beneficial in gravel racing? • Is gravel racing just a marketing scheme? • How Geoff maintains fitness throughout the year • Keeping motivation throughout each year of racing • Racing and training as an aging athlete • How Geoff has become such a great technical rider • Pre-riding the Continental EWS Northstar course • How do you recon a technical section of trail? • What would Geoff change for Dirty Kanza next year? • Advice on riding muddy conditions • Cadence comparison on mountain vs. road • Having confidence and controlling traction with your front tire • Tire discussion with Geoff • Geoff's opinion on the new Fox StepCast 34 mountain bike fork • Geoff's XC bike setup • Why is Di2 so beneficial for mountain bike racing? • Geoff's tips and tricks for racing the BC Bike Race ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

Supporting a racer is more complex than you think, and despite a racer's best efforts, a bad crew can ruin an otherwise perfect race day. Episode 59 has everything we've learned from crewing races and supporting racers, along with our thoughts on the latest product releases and racing action. Enjoy! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

We're back with answers to your questions on how to make cheap brakes better, cornering technique, fast rolling vs. grippy tires, trail bike choices and 13 other questions! We are going to try to make question episodes more frequent, so keep submitting to MTBpodcast.com, and we'll try to answer all! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

What happens when a pro mountain biker becomes an event organizer? You get great races, but you also get a very knowledgable perspective on event organization. Steven and I are like most of you in that we don't understand event organization well enough, so we grilled Clint with our questions and came away wiser. Tune in and get smart! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

Suspension tuning can be extremely complex, and changing your bike from mediocre to stellar can just be a few clicks away. Use this episode as your cheat sheet and get tuning! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

The Carson City Off-Road reminded how great MTB races can be, but it seems other big races like the Breck Epic and EWS are headed down a different path. Is mountain biking selling out? In other news, Pivot released a new bike, that we're sure is good, but we really have no idea, a lot of Crankworx is going on but it isn't Whistler, and we had a TON of your questions to answer! Tune in, send those questions to us at www.MTBpodcast.com, and get all your gear and parts in our store. Happy trails! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

The Norco Sight and Ibis Mojo HD4 do the same job, but very differently. If you are looking for a trail bike that is eager for laps in the bike park, or a big bike that does an impressive job of impersonating a little bike, these two have you covered. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

Our bike test podcasts from Sedona Mountain Bike Festival have finally returned with the Kona Process 153 and the Pivot Switchblade. One surprised, while the other served up exactly what we'd expected.

Julien Absalon retires, Richie Rude is back on top, Steven has yet to meet Yolanda Neff, Jonathan is selling bike stuff, and we answered a bunch of questions including how to get your dropper post to not slip, why matchmakers may not be a good idea, and why this "gravel" thing is so popular. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

Our first trail documentary episode highlights an unlikely but undeniable mecca for mountain biking, and the upcoming location for the newest Epic Rides event – Bentonville, Arkansas and the Oz Trails Off-Road. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Music: www.bensound.com

Todd Sadow is as core a mountain biker as they come, and maybe that's why his race series is booming while many others are shrinking. We sat down with the Epic Rides Founder and CEO to figure out why he got into race promotion, what he's doing differently, and how he goes about planning and organizing an event. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

Sea Otter came and went leaving a whole mess of new bikes, parts and race results in its wake, and we were there to take it all in. Add in a first ride review of the Yeti SB100 and a quick course preview of the Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road and you've got a packed episode of the MTB Podcast! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

Jeff Cayley, CEO of Worldwide Cyclery, joins us for a candid discussion on the state of bike shops and how the internet is actually helping mountain bikers, a discussion on the recent rise of high quality forks, and took some time to answer your questions. *Topics Covered in This Episode* - EWS Rd. 2: Manizales - Trek Full Stache - Formula air spring volume spacers - Rockshox Lyrik vs. Fox 36 vs. MRP Ribbon vs. Cane Creek Helm - What is the best vehicle for mountain bikers? - Best camera to carry with you on the trail - Do oval chainrings work? - Is Downieville too gnarly? - Best way to follow a training plan for MTB - How many frame warranties is too many? - How to install a cassette on an XD driver - Should you buy a demo bike? - How to properly install tubeless rim tape - How to stop tubeless tires from leaking - Are the internet and bike shops at odds with each other? - The future of bike shops and MTB retail - POC Ventral - Gorilla Tape for tubeless - Quarq Shockwiz

Mountain bikers need to do more strength training, but that doesn't just mean getting a gym membership. Derek Teel from Dialed Health dropped in for a deep dive on why and how you should go about strength training for mountain biking.

For our second round of bike reviews, we cover the type of bike that most people should consider. The Santa Cruz Tallboy is a fantastic all around bike that encourages you to play, and the Pivot's plushness is surprising considering its short travel, but both bikes are viable contenders for a specific type of rider.

First in our series of bike tests from Sedona MTB Festival is a compare and contrast between the Cannondale Trigger 2, a mini monster truck with surprisingly snappy feel, and the Diamondback Release 4C, a playful and exciting ride that took us by surprise.

We're back from Sedona MTB Festival and it got us thinking: What MTB events would be on your bucket list? Here's ours, but let us know which ones are on your list! Topics covered in this episode: • Eagle eTap: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/sram-wireless-electronic-drivetrain-stellenbosch-world-cup.html • World Cup XC Round 1 - Stellenbosch, RSA: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/course-preview-stellenbosch-world-cup-xco-2018.html • Intense Sniper Elite XC: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-ride-intense-sniper-elite-xc-2018.html • TDS Entry Giveaway: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/wtb-wants-to-know-if-youre-tough-enough-for-the-tds-enduro.html Jonathan's list of events: • National: Missoula Pro XCT: https://www.mtbmissoula.org/missoula-xc • National: Moab Rocks: http://transrockies.com/moab-rocks/ • National: Trans-Cascadia: http://trans-cascadia.com/ • National: Grand Junction Off-Road: https://epicrides.com/events/grand-junction-off-road/event-guide/ • National: Carson City Off-Road: https://epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/event-guide/ • National: Breck Epic: https://breckepic.com/ • International: Andes Epic: http://www.andesepic.com/ • International: Singletrack 6: http://singletrack6.com/ Steven's list of events: • National: TDS Enduro: http://tdsenduro.com/ • National: Grand Junction Offroad: https://epicrides.com/events/grand-junction-off-road/event-guide/ • National: Carson City Offroad: https://epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/event-guide/ • National: Lost & Found Gravel Grinder: http://www.lostandfoundbikeride.com/ • National: BME Aspen Snowmass: http://www.bigmountainenduro.com/schedule/bme-aspen-snowmass-co/ • National: Kamikaze Bike Games Enduro: http://www.kamikazebikegames.com/ • International: Crankworx Whistler: https://www.crankworx.com/festival/whistler/ • International: Enduro2 - Switzerland: https://trailaddiction.com/enduro2/ • USWE Sports Hydration Packs: https://www.uswe-sports.com/ • https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/reserve-wheels

Sedona MTB Festival is just around the corner, so we got together to cover new product rumors, answer your questions, and share our experiences and advice for your next riding trip.

How to make your Rockshox Pike better, our favorite hydration packs, frame protectant and plenty of other topics in this listener questions special!

Cable routing can be a pain, but following a few simple steps can ensure it's a successful and relatively fuss-free process. Steven and Jonathan dive deep into all things cable routing in Episode 45 of the MTB Podcast. Topics covered in this episode: • Cold weather gear guide • Geoff Kabush signs with Yeti: http://www.yeticycles.com/tribe/ambassadors/geoff-kabush • New YT Capra: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/the-new-yt-capra-everything-you-need-to-know.html • Wyn Masters Prototype GT DH Bike: https://m.pinkbike.com/news/gt-fury-prototype-wyn-masters-2018-downhill-bike-first-look.html • UCI DH Team Roundup: https://m.pinkbike.com/news/2018-uci-downhill-team-round-up-complete-guide-list-world-cup-racing.html • Sombrio Offers Custom Jersey Program: https://m.pinkbike.com/news/sombrio-launches-new-custom-program.html • Rocky Mountain RaceFace Enduro Team: https://m.pinkbike.com/news/introducing-the-rocky-mountain-race-face-enduro-team.html • e*thirteen TRS Race SL Wheelset: https://m.pinkbike.com/news/ethirteen-trs-race-sl-wheels-review.html • Can you put Eagle on a non-boost bike? • Bucket list XC and Enduro races • How to get a black Fox shock instead of Kashima • Ultimate quiver bikes and bike collections • How to make internal cable routing suck less • How to internally route cables the cheap way • How to know low long to make your cables • How to make your cables quiet • Avoiding cable rub • Maurten Nutrition: https://www.maurten.com/ • Science in Sport Gels: https://www.scienceinsport.com • Loctite Self Sealing Tape: http://m.loctiteproducts.com/p/19/0/43/go2_wrap/Go2-Repair-Wrap • Xpel Clear Bra Material: http://www.xpel.com/

Jonathan and Steven cover some cool one of a kind bikes from Santa Cruz, answer your questions and go over everything you ever wanted to know about MTB brakes. Topics covered in this episode: • Santa Cruz creates special Hightowers for CA wildfire aid: http://reviews.mtbr.com/santa-cruz-creates-special-hightowers-for-ca-wildfire-damage • 2018 North American Enduro Cup: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/2018-north-american-enduro-cup.html • How to use XD driver's on Intense hubs • Why Grand Junction, CO should be on your list of riding destinations • How to fix a scratch in your stanchion • How to know which size bike to order, every time • Which bike bag is best • How to travel with your bike • MTB brake companies compared • Best brakes for XC racing • Best brakes for trail/Enduro riding • Best brakes for DH riding • Are expensive brakes worth it? • Shimano XTR vs. XT vs. SLX • SRAM Guide RSC vs. RS. vs R vs. T • How to set your brakes up like a pro • Which brake pads are best for different conditions • Stans Wheels & hubs: https://www.notubes.com/shop/wheels-rims • Race Face Vault Hubs: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/race-face-offers-standalone-vault-j-bend-hub-wade-simmons.html

We're back with a quick run-through of listener questions! Keep'em coming at www.MTBpodcast.com

Bike racks and transporting your bike is a topic that suffers from wrongfully assumed understanding. It seems straightforward, and it is, but small nuances of how and where you rack your bike can make your life easier, save your vehicle and save your bike. Topics Covered In This Episode: • Hope is refunding their bike customers: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/hope-error-in-your-favor-collect-2000.html • Cam Zink is off Rockshox: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/cam-zink-off-sram-rockshox.html • Vida MTB Series 2018: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/vida-mtb-series-2018-schedule-womens-skills-clinics.html • Stans Pivot Pro Team: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/stans-pivot-pro-team-updates-roster-pivot-cycles-commits-through-tokyo-2020.html • Knolly embraces 157 SuperBoost: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/knolly-moves-entire-lineup-to-157mm-spacing-157trail.html • SRAM's new crankset standard: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/srams-new-dub-cranks-and-bottom-brackets-first-look.html • EWS Introduces Continental Series: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/ews-launches-new-continental-enduro-series-2018.html • Things to look for when going to 27.5 from 29 inch wheels • How to diagnose creaking in your bike • Fork offset and how it will affect your handling • Ideal training setup for a mountain biker • How to discover if a tire has low rolling resistance • What type of bike is best for Texas? • Suspension settings when setting sag • Comprehensive guide to bike racks • Polygiene Ant-Microbial Treatment: http://www.yeticycles.com/gear/ride/enduro-jersey?color=1 • Maxxis Maxx Grip Compound: http://www.maxxis.com/other-bicycle-information/bicycle-technology/compounds

Topics covered in this episode: • Stans S1 Wheelset Pinkbike Review: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/stans-s1-wheelset-review.html • Select CES rounds get EWS qualification points • Are points of engagement really that important? • How to enjoy climbing • What is the best crank length for MTB? • Do long cranks really cause pedal strikes? • What GPS is best for mountain biking? • How to get your partner into riding • What e-collars are best for trail dogs? • How to remove stubborn pedals • What to do if you don't have bike demos nearby • How to find MTB shoes that fit • Good 24" mountain bikes for kids • Are stiff wheels better? • How aluminum bike parts can be better than carbon • MTB apparel style guide

This is the most important episode we've put out. Kurt "The Angry Singlespeeder" Gensheimer joins us for an in depth discussion and debate on the controversial topic of bikes in federally designated Wilderness. This is a MASSIVELY important issue for us mountain bikers to be aware of. Please send us your questions and thoughts on the issue, and get involved!

Steven and Jonathan squeaked in a quick episode to answer your questions for boxing day. Enjoy, and get out and shred on those new bikes!

Take a deep dive into all things trail dogs – breeds, gear, training and more. • New Canyon Spectral • IMBA Opposes Wilderness Access For Bikes • How to fix slipping lock-on grips • Best power meters for slim crankset clearance or wide Q-Factor • Are Nickel or Titanium coated chains worth it? • When is it a good idea and a bad idea to bring a dog on a ride • How to know if your dog is a good trail dog • How to train your dog for mountain biking • Trail dog etiquette • Gear your dog needs for mountain biking • Flex Togs: https://togs.com/ • Easton E100 Handlebars: https://www.eastoncycling.com/products/details/e100-bar

Steven and Jonathan are back (sorry!) with a deep dive on night riding and discussions on the following: • Niner Bikes declares Bankruptcy • YT Consolidates but still has Zink • Mercedes Benz partners with the UCI World Cup, but somehow ignores the fact that mountain bikers actually want their sprinter van, not their truck. • Can you mix different brands of sealant? • What is the difference between "domestic manufacturing" and "domestic development"? • How carbon product development actually works • Is the Fox 34 or the Pike a better short travel fork? • How to adjust your geometry for a longer fork on an XC bike • Best XC bike for Florida riding • Should the Stages Dash be your next head unit? • Why the pros still have a lot of room for improvement with training • Why you don't want to use heart rate for structured interval training • Night riding deep dive! • Halo Lights Dog Collar: https://www.halolightsusa.com/ • Rogue TB-2 Trap Bar: https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-tb-2-trap-bar

Part 1 of your questions answered, with more coming soon! Topics covered in this episode: - Why your brake rotors howl - Do larger break rotors make more noise? - Why you should keep your saddle level - The benefits and reasons for running brake levers at different angles - What fork is best for Leadville? - Can you install a Lefty on non-Cannondale bikes? - Why the Lefty, even though it looks weird, is better than other forks - What's the deal with upside down forks? - How to train for Enduro (a basic overview) - Why your tire may be rubbing your chainstays - Carbon Wheels: Roval vs. Santa Cruz vs. ENVE

Special guest Dustin Cardoza joins us for a deep dive on trailside hacks, fixes, and overall MacGuyver tactics. This is a fun one! Topics covered in this episode: • Fox Rhythm Fork: https://dirtmountainbike.com/bike-reviews/forks-suspension/fox-releases-new-rhythm-budget-trail-fork.html • Red Bull Rampage: Is it still a good thing? • How do 120mm forks affect XC geometry? • How warranties work • Should you race Breck Epic in your first year of racing? • How elevation actually affects performance • What you need to carry with you on a ride • Extra items to deal with a trailside emergency • Trailside hacks you need to know • How to fix a mechanical on the trail • How to fix a broken derailleur cable • How to fix a flat with a shoelace • How to fix a broken shifter with tape • How to fix a leaking hydration pack • How to use superglue to stitch a head wound (not medical advice!!!) • How to make an emergency chain guide • Light & Motion Lights • Wiral Lite Cable Cam: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1332617026/wiral-lite-the-easy-cable-cam-for-impossible-film • 140mm Trail Craft Cycles cranks

Jonathan and Steven cover some big retirement news, a new 7,000' descent in Downieville, a deep dive on drivetrains and hacks and cover your questions! Topics covered in this episode: • Todd Wells has retired :( • Sho-Air pulls out of the US Cup • Downieville's new 7,000' descent: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/downieville-downhill-now-boasts-7000-vertical-feet-of-descending.html • John Tomac: American Mountain Bike Legend - Video: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/john-tomac-american-mountain-bike-legend-video.html • Can Fox remotes be used on Rockshox suspension, and vice versa? • Is MTB mechanics a viable career? • Should clydesdales avoid carbon? • What tire width should most people have? • What is a good budget kids MTB? • Affordable road bikes for training • The one reason a Reverb is better than other dropper posts • Is it bad to train with clipless pedals and ride in flats? • What power meters are best for MTB? • How to know when your head tube height is correct • The ultimate guide to drivetrains