The Just Riding Along Show

Host Nuggets Matt: Rode an AXS battery until it died Kenny: Explored on the moto Andrea: Has a beaver story and gardening stuff to talk about New Shit Fox 38 inverted fork prototype Rockshox Flight Attendant Updates New tires from Continental DT Swiss offers carbon rims for the aftermarket DT Swiss 350 DEG in limited edition colors Cascade Link for the Stumpjumper Salsa Spearfish and Blackthorn updates LAL Katana New bars from Raceface and OneUp Specialized Levo Gen 4

Host Nuggets: Matt- Experienced the trials and tribulations of installing Mousse Balls without the proper tools Kenny- Nothing Cool Andrea- Worked in the bike shop, is selling her Mayhem (size medium! email [email protected] for more info) New Shit: Some tariff talk. Sorry. The newest claim of "lightest full suspension in the world" Limited Edition Yeti ASR Yamaha purchases Brose's e-bike drive unit division SRAM updates the AXS Reverb Kenny discovers new-ish DT Swiss Spokes Fox Float X2 Shock Kenny likes The Radavist Listener Questions: Home Bike Maintenance and Tools

Host Nuggets: Matt- Sold some bikes (still has an Esker Jaffe, Scott Scale, dirtjumper, and e-moto for sale) and rode his first Moto Trials competition of the year in a new category Kenny- Went on a family trip to St. George Andrea- went for a hike and enlisted Matt's help in landscaping New Shit: SRAM's new brake lineup of mineral oil Mavens and DBs SRAM mechanical Transmission Maxxis shows off Prototype 32" Aspens at the latest bike industry expo Fox releases new 36SL and updated 36 forks Listener Questions: Updates and kids' pads advice Can I pay Trek extra money for a Project One paint job with environmentally damaging paint in hopes that the paint will stay on the frame?

It's already fire season here in Colorado, and if you remember from last year, that means that if a limb touches a powerline in Matt and Andrea's zone, the power shuts off to prevent fires. That's what happened this week! So enjoy the odd break in continuity not too far into their recording. Otherwise, it's business as usual...

Host Nuggets: Matt- Selling more stuff! Actually rode his bike and trials bike, again. Kenny- Moto Stuff Andrea- Doesn't want to talk about it New Shit: Ratio Components Flux Air Cap for the Rockshox Zeb Esker releases Howdy and Woodsy full suspension bikes and updates geometry of the Hayduke and Jaffey Lean Cycles P1 Prototype- Pinion, belt drive, and high pivot Raceface releases Turbine SL Stem Specialized Control SL World Cup- a sub 1000g XC wheelset! Industry Nine Hydra 2 hubs Listener Questions: Why didn't Matt just poop and then shower instead of racing to the store for toilet paper?!?

Host Nuggets: Matt- Lots of bike parts shuffling to get a few rides ready to sell (check his instagram!) Kenny- Moto stuff at Soldier Pass and golf Andrea- Beavers and beaver jokes New Shit: Kenny likes I9 System Wheel aluminum spokes but not the weird ones that some Specialzed wheels use Specialized retailers partnering with Silca to offer "chain waxing centers" Scott starts a click & collect program Intense partners with QBP to offer "dealer-centric" frame up builds Listener Questions: Are my DT EXP hubs going to die? Should I go 54t? Should I get a Giant Revolt Advanced 0? What elbow/knee pads will fit my three-year-old?

Host Nuggets: Matt- You don't need extra bikes, but you should still buy one of his. He's had an ultrasonic cleaner revolution, made a Park Tool inflator work, and has a mini-lathe at home for a while (and it was a part of bike history). Kenny- Nothing Cool Andrea- Also nothing cool New Shit: Nukeproof aquired by Belgium Cycling Factory, plan to return to U.S. distribution OneUp Components is having pedal problems REI is selling/leasing back their warehouses Wolftooth Components releases colorful UDH bolts More Spy Shots of SRAM Mechanical Transmission Hope releases 35mm rise handlebar Listener Questions: Best/favorite side entry bottle cages? Did you ever think about pimpin'?

Host Nuggets: Matt- Commuted to work on his new demo bike, is trying short cranks on his Stumpjumper, and is selling a BUNCH of bikes Kenny- Rode his fatbike for the first time this season Andrea- The usual doctor stuff New Shit: Latest Specialized DH Bike has 2x chains Silca has a new sealant. Again. Trek recalls certain e-bikes that didn't get loctite on the fender bolts Super73 recalls bikes with loose pad retaining pins BMC Recalls Kaius gravel bikes with sketchy forks Wolftooth replaced standard purple with Ultraviolet Purple SRAM Motive brakes Kenny touched a Fox Neo dropper post Ari bikes opens satellite location in Bentonville, AR Listener Questions: When will Andrea weld up the first JRA Custom Cycles frame? Which full suspension bike should I get? The last full suspension bike I owned was 26" Everyone go to YouTube and look for Brady Likes Bikes' Meatrice video!

Matt went to Sedona last week, and holy shit, Andrea's straight up not having a good time. You're just going to have to listen instead of reading the show notes, because I can't fucking type without my arm going numb. That's why all the UMs are still in this week's recording. Every time I click the mouse, I get a shot of nerve pain in my fingers. Thanks to all our listeners and patrons who stick with us through these unprecedented times.

Host Nuggets: Matt- Found way too much Slick Honey in his Fox 36 Fork, rode trails after he fixed it, disassembled an ebike battery and let a few sparks out Kenny- Playin' Golf Andrea- Still waiting on doctors, learned how to weld New Shit: 9Point8 iNVERS "reverse" flat pedal Ambit Breach adjustable flat pedal Kogel improves durability of the ceramic bearing Wolftooth 30cc EnCase Pump SRAM Patents the deraileurless front shifting Listener Questions: Would a steering damper be good for Matt's adaptive rider? The Hunt wheel tech is better than y'all think There's a reason/solution for the DUB crank bolt issue How do I get an stuck cassette off? What do you think about the WTC Boostinator? QBP lays off 2% of workers

Host Nuggets: Matt- A tale of two warranties, trainer rides Kenny- Made a trip to Memphis, had some airport troubles Andrea- Needs an MRI, starting thyroid treatment, trapped a fox New Shit: Photos of new SRAM Force AXS leaked, tens shocked Ceramicspeed Dub crank bolt leverage tool Kate Courtney moves to Allied, starts She Sends program for young women, Allied BC40 no longer made in the United States Hunt Wheels put extra carbon in their carbon wheels Listener Questions: A long Tom-mentary that our Patrons can read My wife thinks that Matt is an ass; What do y'all think about matching anodized parts?

Host Nuggets: Matt- Shop Inventory, heat oxidizing Kenny- Going on vacation soon Andrea- Doctor Hell, hound hunting for mountain lions New Shit: Super 73 lawsuit Raceface adds 160mm length to Era and Turbine cranks OneUp SPD compatible flat-ish pedals Light & Motion is closing Listener Questions: "Tommentary" about fast cars What's your recommended pack setup for limited space on a bike? I hate SLC, how does Kenny stay sane?

We're back this week! Yes, this show is posted later on Monday than usual, but I had some unexpected turns to my weekend, and my right arm nerve pain acts up every few minutes while I'm editing, so it takes a while. Thanks to all of you who listen, donate, and support JRA. Y'all are worth it. -Andrea Host Nuggets: Matt- Rode trials moto and discovered a new type of meat pie. He doesn't like the Fox 36 on his new Stumpy. C4 Corvette? Matt wants one. Kenny- Thinks everyone should own a first gen Honda Ridgeline. Andrea- Overwhelmed with doctors, appreciates everyone's support. Rode her e-bike a little with studded tires, and hasn't had luck with trapping. New Shit: We'll catch up next week! Listener Questions: What was the digital inflator/gauge that Kenny likes? What past bike thing did you think was BS that was actually good later on? Would you rather fight 30 duck-sized horses or one horse-sized ducks? What 120/100 cross country-ish bike should I get? "Even gun people don't like gun people" Matt, why don't you like the Maxxis Rambler? What wheels should I get to replace these CrankBrothers alloys? What can I change on my trail bike that won't make it less durable?

Host Nuggets: Matt- doesn't understand Andrea's dislike of sink soup, loves helping people with adaptive riding, hasn't ridden his new Stumpy yet, and has kook ideas for a downtube SWAT bag Kenny- did some e-moto stuff but didn't fire up the air fryer, reminds listeners to please hoon your ride responsibly Andrea- has been tanning hides and trying new trapping bait that's the worst smelling thing on earth and got a new nerve pain medication New Shit: U.S. Senate passes EXPLORE Act Matt discusses how he's going to build his new bike The crew discusses their favorite bike stuff they used in 2024 Listener Questions: Andrea, can you talk about fishing in your area? Kenny, what do you think about knock-off power tool batteries from Ebay?

Host Nuggets: Matt- Gets on a major meatrice tangent with Kenny immediately, worked, helped put an engine in a Land Rover, shot pistols, bought another Stumpjumper, wants you to buy his favorite Crocs Kenny- goes on a gun tangent. IDK. My eyes were glazing over about 30 seconds into his rant. Andrea- Tanned three Abert's Squirrels New Shit: Kenny talks at length about companies going under, tarrifs, and the state of bike business Alpitude’s 3D-Printed Titanium Superleggero Ti Ltd Cages K-Edge makes a spacer for your huge new Garmin Computer Tailfin 3L top tube bag Cam Zink launches his own bike Listener Questions: I'm 6'2" and want to know what needs to be modified on my e-moto to make it fit?

Host Nuggets: Matt- Did too many bikes last week and took a break this week. Buy his large Esker Smokey! He and Kenny discuss the "knock block" in the Epic World Cup frame Kenny- Explains why golf is the most violent sport Andrea- Use the JRA web contact form! She's been out in the woods and in the doctor's office this week. Matt saw a mountain lion in their neighborhood, and she went out and found its tracks the next day. New Shit: Rhino Racks purchases Rocky Mounts Several racers are leaving Trek Race Team Orbea and Transition fold factory teams Raceface Chester pedal updates Feedback Sports fixed torque driver Segway starts making e-bikes Mason Macro "affordable" hardtail Listener Questions: Moto clutch and tire advice What happens to e-bike batteries when they die?

Host Nuggets: Matt- hates pegboard, commuted to work and back, did a night ride, discusses Specialized Airlock Sealant, used the 5Dev crank length measuring tool with unsatisfactory results Kenny- Rode his bike and moto in St. George Andrea- Stopped taking the SSRI that made her feel shitty, trying to catch a bobcat, picked up a roadkill deer in Salida, and is headed to a doctor next week New Shit: Wahoo ACE Bike computer Carbon Wasp Gearbox Carbon Hardtail Chris King new color State Bikes x Run the Jewels klunker (with gold 144 spoke wheels) Listener Questions: How is the Fox Ranger pants sizing? Is there a better $540 gravel wheelset than the I9 1/1s? Is something wrong with my X01 Cassette? TomP wisdom about rebuildable rear derailleurs

Host Nuggets: Matt and Andrea talk about their recent elk hunt Kenny did moto stuff and used an air fryer to make pizza bites in his Ridgeline Andrea talks more elk hunting and physical & mental breakdowns New Shit: KTM announces insolvency Madrone Jab rear derailleur Scott and Colnago release new road bikes Stinner Photo Stick Pendulum single-sided flat pedals DT Swiss gravel dynamo hub Woom kids bike recall Listener Questions: History of naming of DudBob's trail Love the Fox Ranger pants, What should I upgrade on my Ultra Bee? Fuck Shimano brakes What should I do about Code RSC sticky pistons? How long does a Brain Service take at Specialized?

...brought to you by Assholes. Matt and Andrea were out elk hunting, and some of the patrons decided they wanted to record an episode. Here it is! It'll be back to the regularly scheduled episodes next week. Enjoy! Clayton, Nikki, and Jake took the liberty to record an episode of JRA. They talk city planning, coaching a NICA team New Shit (they recorded this a while back, so it's not totally new relative to the posting date): Warner Brother's Discovery taking over World Cup Racing? (then lots of tangents) Women are competing in Redbull Rampage! (and more tangents!) Bosch/Magura e-bike ABS Listener Questions: Mountain Biking- what the hell is it now? Why TF is the new SRAM Powermeter a consumable product? Jake's PSA to teen parents about bikes that are too big for their kids.

Host Nuggets: Matt- Snowblowing is terrible, fixed a van for a coworker, makes toilet paper piles in his underwear Andrea- Nerds out about her rifle/reloading, fixed a sewing machine, Kenny- Rode dirtbikes in a new place and got kinda lost New Shit: Rants! Shimano brake pads/packaging, crappy rotors/pads, I9 bearings, poorly chosen company names, and more! Lauf patents an infintely engaging rear hub Bontager new tire names suck Nanoworks muti-tool and tire lever uses a rubber o-ring to hold the bits inside Transition kids' bikes MRP lower cage pulley guard Listener Questions: Why does my chain jam up on my recumbent bike?

Kenny wants to switch it up this week and wanted to start with industry news: Torquato Testa loses sponsorships after releasing a video rating female Redbull Rampage athletes from least to most hot. Cane Creek Gravel/XC stem New Haro Greer and Daley trail bikes Prevelo Eaglebear flatbar "whatever" bike Fox Factory bike division up 40% from this quarter last year Shimano is still shitting the bed Trek steel Top Fuel Yamaha stops selling their ebike in the U.S. The Pro's Closet Re-opens with different venture capital dollars Dandyhorse "double hooked" rims BikeAhead "Safewing" mountain bike wheels Hope 135mm Cranks Manitou FS2 frame uses two forks Stan's "Incredible" Dart tool Host Nuggets: Andrea- Neck problems... again Matt- Explains how he broke his moto kickstand, rode his bike, and had a good week at work Kenny- Rode White Rim on his moto, explored a missle launch site Listener Questions: I just listned to every JRA. Can you recommend a therapist?

Host Nuggets: Matt- needs a plasma cutter, went for a bike ride, did his laundry, and talks about the benefits of nightgowns Kenny- sleeps naked, rode his moto Andrea- started canning, tells Kenny how to make bread (again), reloaded ammo New Shit: Re-Specialized program makes Kenny mad because of the marketing jargon Enve Hex gravel tire California refines the definitions of e-bike classes PNW Components Carbon Loam Bar Rapha lost some money The Pros Closet auctioned off everything Chris King Seatpost collar Listener Questions: Can my SRAM AXS drop bar levers control a dropper post? You guys want to test an RR Stem?

Kenny had an uploading SNAFU for episode 167 that Andrea didn't figure it out until the last minute, so here's a throwback to scratch your JRA itch...

Not sure why Matt took a ride in his time machine, but here's Episode 166... Host Nuggets: Matt: A working interview during SSUSA landed Matt a new job. He also put an entire Land Rover in a dumpster. Special Guest Troy: Worked on Rover and workshop projects, prepping for a trip to The Maze in Moab Kenny: Rode a big moto loop with lots of brown pow. He also figured out live that there's always a recycling plant on fire at any time. Andrea: Bear hunting with no luck. The only action was an angry rancher who mistakenly thought she'd tresspassed. New Shit: Ohlins purchased by Brembo for $400 million. Andrea speculated if that would spell the end to the bike suspension division of Ohlins or the beginning of Brembo MTB brakes. Vista Outdoors sold their Revalyst group, which includes all of their bike brands and a few hunting brands. Niner Bikes has a new location in Fort Collins, CO. ENVE drops weight and prices on wheels. THEY'RE MORE VERTICALLY COMPLIANT NOW Enduro solid lube black oxide suspension bearings Rocky Mountain updates the Element Brendan Fairclough was robbed at Red Bull Rampage Vorsprung Smashpot V2 fork coil conversion Listener Questions: Shoutout to YETI and IMBA for their awesome raffle that I won Has the JRA crew ever thought about opening a moto shop? What do you think about the Rockshox Rush and Rush XC dampers? How do they compare to the Grip in my Fox Fork?

Host Nuggets New Shit Listner Questions

The cat's outta the bag... Matt worked at The Pro's Closet the past few years and is unemployed at the time of this episode posting. Aside from that, he rode in a trials moto event close to home and won while riding someone else's bike. Kenny had a long dual-sporty day on his Husky and got in a little over his head (as usual?). He's also been out on the golf course with his buddies. New Shit: Fox Neo Electronic Suspension Prestacycle Prestaflator Mini Pro TRek sold BCycle to Bicycle Transit System Specialized opens a 600K square foot distribution center in Salt Lake City Rad Power bikes will be sold at Best Buy Lauf Elja Cross Country Bike Motion Instruments suspension data aquisition system preorders refunded No listener questions this week because Matt recorded on the wrong computer!

We found Episode 162! Andrea had named it episode 165, so searching her computer for "episode 162" didn't work. Here it is, though... Kenny rode his moto Matt didn't race the Salida enduro, but he did watch some of the Vapor Trail 125. Andrea lived on a mountain ridgeline for a week and sniped a deer from 487 yards. New Shit: Parrier Derailleur Guard SRAM Mechanical Transmission Spy Shots Vittoria E-bike and Trail Bike Airliner CSC aquires Backcountry Velo Orange Friction Road Shifters Listener Questions: What have you learned from your physical issues that could share with older riders to keep them riding longer? How do I fix stuck SRAM Code Pistons? What bikes should I get for my twin kids who are growing out of their Strider bikes? Matt met a listener who raced Vapor Trail 125 on a singlespeed

Host Nuggets: Matt: Still didn't enduro Andrea: Back in action, forgot to save 162 Kenny: Switchback Bonk Listener Questions: Which Esker Should I buy New Shit: Heavy wheels from FSA Hel Perfomance brakes Brake parts you shouldn't buy.

Host Nuggets: Matt: Forgot how to podcast Andrea: Missing In Action Kenny: Fatbike itch Listener Questions: Can Chickens Get Drnk? New Shit: Surly Releases a fatbike Trek Procaliber v2, 8 years later.

Host Nuggets: Matt: "Last Gravel Bike" Andrea: Elk prep, Chicken Nugget Kenny: Golf, Oktoberfest, Sold some motos Listener Questions: Who are you people?!? What's up with the Low Speed Compression adjustment on my RockShox Lyrik? How should I lighten my REEB SST for a 200+ mile race? Does Esker stop making full suspension bikes? New Shit: Partington $6,400 R31 Climbing Road Wheels Greg Minnar to retire from DH racing

Host News: Rover Rally Bed Success (mostly) New Shit: RedSide Fork Seal Remover Pademelon Steering Damper Forager Cycles Adam's H.A.T. trailside Derailleur Hanger Alignment Tool Full On Lighting MBG 6000 lumen bike light Merit Jumbo 750d Gravel Bike Fox Transfer Neo Wireless Dropper Post Listener Questions: Clipless vs. Flats- When is one better than the other? Strength Training along with other sports

This week, Matt took a clinic and is selling a bike. Andrea went for a ride and had mission creep on her build-a-bed project. Kenny rode motos solo and with friends. Listener Questions: If you have ANY question or discussion topic for the crew, head over to our website and send it in! Matt won't like his small bore 2-stroke, and Kenny doesn't need a Rekluse clutch Intermediate side knobs and riding terrain New Shit: Trek Checkmate gravel bike Snack news from Kenny

It's a speed run this week because Andrea is recording remotely from Leadvelo Bicicasa, where she's working the pre Leadville 100 Race rush. This week, Matt's only bike stuff is painting a derailleur. Kenny has been dirtbiking, and Andrea is doing some bedroom renavation, Scouting, and found broken carbon in Leadville. New Shit: Colnago says rim brakes aren't dead Saris releases a bike rack that can hold 100 pounds per tray Marin Quake DH bike FUCK TREK BELLBEATS Listener Questions: What did Matt's Stumpy EVO weigh? What hardtail should I get for Tour Divide? Where should I ride in Colorado this October?

The crew has been busy with motos, bikes, and family vacations over the past two weeks. Kenny visited the Redneck Riviera, Matt minded motos for kids, and Andrea rode bikes and processed chickens. New Shit SRAM Red XPLOR 13 road group Maxxis High Roller 3 (and a substantial wander off topic to talk about Amazon and Toothpaste) SON Dynamo road hub gets slimmer Fox Suspension sales down 40% Troy Lee owns Troy Lee again Shimano Trail Born fund will donate 10 million dollars over 10 years Vista Outdoors sells off bike brands Cascade brake booster and T-Type cage Specialized Status 140 and 170 Listener Questions Shoutout to a listener who found Matt at work Should I get two chains and rotate them? How should I plan trail rides? What apps should I use?

This week we had some scheduling conflicts that kept us from recording, so get in your time machine and check out this episode from the Spring of 2018. In this one, Kenny is debating which ANALOG bike he'll get next. Matt is getting ready for a bike race, and Andrea is doing her usual Andrea shit. Matt rants about mixed parts on new bikes, and they discuss how Shimano is suddenly behind the times in drivetrains.

This week, Matt can finally talk about his new bike- an Esker Smokey (in steel flavor). Andrea has a marmot story, spent some time in the mountains, and swapped some parts around on her e-bike. Kenny tried to start a grass fire during his moto ride. Listener Questions: Why don't bike shops have more budget parts? Is the Specialized Chisel going away? What tires should I use for Breck Epic? Where should I ride to get ready? New Shit: Enduro Headset Press Muc-Off tubeless valves Leatt fuill-face water bottles Spot Mayhem 140

This week Matt and Kenny did some moto stuff, Andrea got a new bike, and Matt had a gunpowder incident. New Shit: Trek Top Fuel and a Matt Rant about how Trek's nomenclature is confusing for customers. World Bicycle Relief Buffalo Bike Wolftooth Resolve Rev2 dropper post No listener questions this week because of all of the new bike talk, including Andrea wondering how TF Giant came up with the range number for their e-bike and why the FIT4 damper sucks so bad.

This week, the crew has been up to their usual shennanigans- Matt's been on the moto (hint- big foreshadow for Eipsode 153 about moto sparkplugs), Kenny is up to the same, and Andrea has been in Leadville and the mountains looking for mule deer. New Shit- Lots of it this week! Scott USA appoints Hap Seglia as manager Trek Consumer Direct DT Swiss chromed out 240 DEG hubs Wolftooth InCase pumps SRAM S1000 Transmission is OE Only TRP/Classified electronic drivetrain DJI Ebike Motor WTC XC Tires Roval/I9 Wheels New Specialized Stumpjumper and JRA Predictions/Speculation Dangerholm 13 pound hardtail Schwalbe Clik valve replaces presta valves Listener Question: How do you make time to ride with a family?

This week's episode kicks off with the usual moto talk from Kenny and Matt and the unusual bike rides from Andrea. Hear how everyone spent their dollhairs since the last episode. Listener Questions: Which lockout fork should I get for an Esker Japhy? How do you get pedals off of an uninstalled crank? New Shit: Abbey Tools LL Chain Wear Checker OneUp Hubs Wahoo TRACKR heart rate monitor Shimano e-bike motors Garbaruk Crankset Magura Gustav brakes

This week, Matt and Kenny dropped money on new motos, Matt rode in another trials competition, and Andrea finally made it out on her bike. New Shit: Senator Mike Lee makes a 4th try at restoring bike access to Wilderness Areas GT Bikes starts online revenue share program for IBDs DT Swiss releases new wheels that make Kenny angry Specialized Chisel Full Suspension Listener Questions: Wool jersey suggestion Should I upgrade to remote lockout suspension?

This week, Matt is selling lots of stuff and moving lots of rocks. Kenny rode bikes and worked on his moto, and Andrea worked on bikes in Leadville and has a chicken nugget for the listeners. Listener Questions: Check out what the NICA kids in Charlottesville are doing! Handlebar compliance Hell yeah motos! What rain jacket and wool jersey should I get? New Shit: Kuat Rack Recall Ritchey P29er New Rockshox fork and shock dampers Otso Hoot Ti Esker Smokey Ti Specialized Crux Alloy Zwift indoor bike Giant kids full suspension mountain bikes

This week, Andrea and Matt are recovering from their Covid experience. Andrea has been driveway camping, Matt is shopping new wheels again, and Kenny has done his usual morning rides and motos. Listener Questions: Where should I ride in the Fall in Colorado? Should I take the SRAM Transmission off of my new bike and replace it with mechanical to save weight? What mid drive e-motor does Kenny use? New Shit: Paul Components dropper lever King "side exit" cages Esker Lorax Ti SRAM 13 Speed AXS spotted

Andrea and Matt finally got the 'Rona this week, so no recording happened. Here's your throwback to November of 2020. The donor names were still unhinged. Kenny had just purchased his first e-bike. Andrea was hunting. Matt was shitting on 27.5+ wheels. Not much has changed except for the bikes in the stable.

Here's a fun story about this episode- We did our usual audio stuff setup and a test recording. Sounds good, lets rip... then the actual episode recorded through Matt's computer microphone. Seriously... when we say that stuff works, we change nothing, then it stops working, this is the shit I'm talking about. We're using an entirely different program next week, so hopefully the technical difficulties will be history.

We're short and sweet this week- Be sure to send us any questions or discussion topics you want to hear using our JRAShow.com web form! While you're there, check out the new insulated bottles. This week, Matt finds stink-less two stroke oil. Andrea celebrates her 24th birthday, gets back into the bike shop, and gets her garden started. Kenny found some sheep on his XR400 moto. New Shit Mulberry Gap is for sale US House passes a lithium ion battery safety bill Specialized appoints a new CEO Knog Scout bike alarm and tracker McLaren e-bike Wolftooth Aero Rings for SRAM Samox Cranks DT Swiss new budget-friendly wheels New SRAM Red AXS Listener Questions: Why short Cranks? I'm 6'4" and Mine are giving me knee pain. More Schrader Valves Is WTB Sealant good? Handlebar compliance stuff

Short & sweet this week... The crew has been up to their usual stuff- Matt now only owns one Land Rover, Kenny has 4 motorcycles, and Andrea put new tires on her mountain bike (and played with baby goats). New Shit: Will e-bikes be considered motor vehicles when the Right to Repair law is expanded in Colorado? Zwift price increases Wheels MFG Cranks Formula Nebbia shock Chris King Gen4 Hubs (and a Kenny rant about Industry 9) Listner Questions Why presta valves Exotic Dancer names Dream Bike Vacation Norris or Van Damme Favorite recipe (other than meat rice) Favorite peanut butter What would you be doing if you still lived in Memphis

In this week's episode- Matt races the Salida Enduro Finale, Andrea has turkey troubles, and Kenny does moto stuff. New Shit: Cannondale lays off employees Amer Sports sells ENVE to Utah local Bike Yoke Revive 3.0 Stan's clog-free tubeless valves Boxxer with Flight Attendant? Listener Questions: Why should a heavy person's bike be lighter? Should I get a new air fork or a new coil shock? What gravel wheels should I get for my budget gravel bike?

This week- Matt does moto and enduro, Andrea still has been bird-watching, and Kenny does some snow motoing. New Shit: Rapha closes their Bentonville location Stages ghosts everyone Shimano is down again Suntour 38 fork Pinarello mountain bikes are now available New grips from ODI and Wolftooth Listener Question: Should I get AXS Transmission or mechanical Eagle?

This week's episode sounds a little breathy because I (Andrea) tried a sound equalizing filter. It's got some compromises... like making breathing noises louder. This week, Matt talks Enduro, Andrea was almost eaten by a mountain lion (again?), and Kenny did moto stuff as usual. They're heavy on the new shit and light on listner content, so head over to the JRAshow.com website and fill out the contact form with anything you want them to discuss!

In this week's episode, Matt raced the Salida Enduro and then it's the usual moto and hunting talk. New Shit: Kenny drops a bomb about the Delta/Dimension stem recall. Spoiler alert- they're lying when they say that "no injuries have been reported." Oh yeah, and if you came here just for this, it starts at about 22 minutes in. We've been sitting on this a while, and everyone needs to know. HydraPak bottle recycling program Yeti SB165 Wolftooth Components Ripsaw Pedal RaceFace size-specific compliance handlebars Updated Rocky Mountain Altitude Fox Stepcast 32 and new GRIP Dampers Listener Question: What can I run off of DeWalt batteries?