Demystifying MTB

Until now, MTB skills coaching has only been possible in-person. We want to change that. BrakeAce technology allows MTB skills coaches to help you identify your weaknesses and prescribe skills training sessiosn so you can get faster on any trail no matter where you live! In today's episode we talk with the first remote skills coaching athlete and his coach to understand how remote MTB skills coach...

Everyone talks about ebikes being faster on downhills, but is it actually true? And how do you change the way you ride to go faster on an ebike than your normal bike? Friend of BrakeAce, Jamie Garrod of New Zealand Mountain Biking, recently completed multiple back to back tests and collected data to figure out which is faster and what he's doing differently. The results might surprise you! Lik...

Does suspension setup even matter for MTB? Are you wasting your time turning knobs on your bike? We did real testing to find out! Lik to the webinar and alllll the data: https://youtu.be/Ff04CPw0OSc Get your own BrakeAce (shipping NOW!): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brakeace.com/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ~~~~~~~~~ Get our book Free Speed for FREE and try The BrakeAce Method to get faster on ANY trail ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:/...

Which is faster on downhills - braking more or less? Today we're talking about what happens when you're braking, how it affects your braking zones and corner speed, and what you're really looking for when it comes to faster times out on the trail. MTB is a tricky sport, and it's all about doing all the fundamentals right. We dig into the data and give you plenty of things you can t...

Shorter cranks are all the rage right now in MTB - and for good reason! In this episode we dig into some of the reasons why you need shorter cranks and at the end do an absolute deepdive into the REAL reason you need shorter cranks on your mountain bike. Here's the link to the Pinkbike article by Seb Stott that we mentioned https://www.pinkbike.com/news/why-shorter-cranks-are-better-according-...

In today's episode we're talking with wheel engineer Jon Thronham from FLO Cycling. We discuess how he deiced to quit his day job to make the best carbon wheels possible in a time when people had their doubt about the future of the material. Also in this episode, we talk about where the future of MTB wheels may go! You won't want to miss this episode! Learn more about FLo Cycling: http...

Join us today as we uncover the secrets of mastering braking zones in mountain biking with coach Rory Bingham of Onward MTB. From the ins and outs of of braking to timing, body position and terrain navigation, Rory shares game-changing insights to elevate your riding skills. Whether you're a downhill daredevil or a technical trail enthusiast, Rory's insights will take your MTB game to the next lev...

On today's episode, we've got Jamie Garrod on board to talk about the ins and outs of using the front brake. We've seen riders with as little as 1% front brake, but a few simple confidence hacks have seen them grow to consistent 20/80 f/r splits. We're spilling the beans on why so many riders are shy about hitting the front brake, and we've got Jamie Garrod on board to talk abo...

MTB skills coaches have worked out the 2-1-0 Method for braking into corners. You start by doing heavy confidence braking with both brakes followed by just the rear brake and finishing with no brakes. Today Rohan and Matt discuss what confidence braking and cornering means, where and why the 2-1-none Method can help you gain and maintain control, and where in the corner you should be braking to ge...

Today we're joined by professional MTB skills instructor, Hannah Richardson. We discuss how she got into being an MTB coach and what she brings to the table for riders at every level. It's interesting to consider that even the best riders in the world can benefit from getting back to the basics, and that coaches like Hannah are equipped with the tools to help you get there. In the end it&#...

In this episode, we're delving into the world of mountain bike suspension with Dave from Dialled Telemetry. Dave brings a unique perspective to suspension tuning based on his scientific background and his now years of experience helping riders around the world use data acquisition to tune their suspension. Discover how front and rear braking impact forks and shocks, including the intriguing co...

Today is all about getting the most out of your bike - with data to prove it! Following manufacturer's brake pad bedding protocol will allow you to get the most out of your brake, while bedding them in the wrong way can lead to AT LEAST FIVE potential issues with your brakes and/or safety. If you have noisy, weak, inconsistent or fading brakes, it could have to do with the simple 12-minute ste...

As a self-proclaimed "suspension geek," Jono's passion for all things MTB tech shines through as he combines his love for math and physics with the intricacies of suspension systems. He started The Suspension Lab as a way to focus on helping riders get the most out of their suspension - from custom tunes on the dopest setups to simply getting your bike feeling good. From vibration an...

Join us today with Jamie from New Zealand Mountain Biking as we unravel the power of confidence in enhancing your riding experience. Jamie is a MTB skills coach and leads MTB tours on some of the best trails on Earth. He has ridden with riders of every level, and has come up with a few simple techniques to help riders get the most from their riding experience, and knows a thing or two on how to re...

We all do it - we get stuck in a rut and plateau in our riding. Our skills, fitness and general riding ability suffers because we stopped learning and trying new things. All hope is not lost! Once you identify the rut you're in, it's time to make a simple training strategy to get out of it. We explore some of the ruts we've been stuck in, and how we can continuosly improve. We discuss...

Professional MTB skills coach, Matt Wilkins from Mountain Biking Coaching Australia joins us today to talk all about how to corner on a MTB. Cornering is a highly complex topic, but we break it down into some simple things you can think about to corner faster on your next ride. We talk about things like pressure, traction, turning or leaning the bike, bike-body separation, changing direction, wher...

We've found that we ride slower and brake more when the bike is fully locked than when we're riding properly tuned suspension. Like a lot more. Brake Time, FlowScore and Brake Checks were all up on the rigid bike. But do we all really need 6 inches of travel? Can you ride downhill on a trail bike? Is 140mm enough for Enduro? Well, if you listened to our tire testing episode, you'll rem...

Preriding for enduro, XC and Downhill races can leave you tired and confused. But it doesn;t have to be that way! In today's episode, we go through a workout prescribed to MTB riders around the world, and dig in to how we can get the most from the trails on the day before our race. We discuss things like nutrition, cooldown, pacing, GoPro video, data overlay, Key Opportunities, how we race dif...

BrakeAce measures your braking and shows you where and what you can improve. But it's not about braking less! If you've ever felt clumsy on a trail or like you were a passnger on the bike, then this episode is for you. Our friend Kim wasn't feeling good on the bike, so she put BrakeAce back onto her bike and identified her Key Opportunities. After using the BrakeAce Method, she was abl...

Professional MTB coach Brian Larivere has been racing and coaching MTB for many years. He's a TrainingPeaks and USAC certified coach, and he knows a thing or two about getting the most out of his athletes. Brian joins us today to disucuss his top 3 tips for training for MTB racing at every level - whether you race XC, Enduro, or Downhill. Brian's top tips are: train your engine, improve yo...

Everyone wants to be able to hit jumps on their bike, but not everyone knows how to do it the right way. Some have said that it's a skill you either have or don't have. But can you learn how to jump? What skills do you need to be able to jump? And what's the easiest way to get started? Well, fortunately Rohan has a ton of experience teaching jumping clinics and he's here to tell yo...

We catch up with Taylor from Radic Performance, maker the Kaha - a New Zealand made hydraulic disc brake system. You may know Taylor from the world's first ever 3d printed MTB brake. Well now, he's created a whole new braking system from the ground up. Launched at Crankworx 2022, Taylor has been steadily building the best brakes possible - no limits! Listen in for more on the design of mtb...

This podcast is brought to you by BrakeAce: Own the Mountain with the world's most powerful ride improvement tool and advanced riding analysis platform - brakeace.com Presented by: Matt Miller ( MTB PhD ) and Rohan Martin ( Sweaty Techie ) ___ In the last episode, we talked about bigger rotors, and why you need them to manage heat and make your lever squeeze feel easier. Today we follow up with wh...

This podcast is brought to you by BrakeAce: Own the Mountain with the world's most powerful ride improvement tool and advanced riding analysis platform - brakeace.com Presented by: Matt Miller ( MTB PhD ) and Rohan Martin ( Sweaty Techie ) ______ Now that we have learned more about braking with BrakeAce, there are a number of things we can do to improve the performance of our brakes. One of the be...

Smart trainers and gaming apps are roadie paradise. You can quickly log on, draft your mates, track your FTP, and really go full gas at 100rpm. It's the exact opposite of MTB. [BTW SCROLL ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM IF YOU WANT 4X FREE ZWIFT WORKOUTS I USE WITH ALL MY ATHELTES] But does that mean it's not going to make you a better MTB rider? Over the years I've collected hundreds of hours on the tr...