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Sheyn from The Crashing Dad YouTube channel has been quite the example for those of you wanting to make progression in your riding. Just two years ago Sheyn was a road biker/triathlete and somehow decided to take the leap into mountain biking. By watching some of his latest videos you wouldn't think he's only been doing this for two years. Between a full time job, a wife, and two young children he...

Since it's the holiday season I figured it would be fun to talk about things on a Mountain Biker's Wish List. Unfortunately at the last minute a couple of guests couldn't make it on the show. Fortunately Horn's High Mountain Biking and I are both blessed with the gift of gab and ended up pulling it together. ►Featured Links http://bit.ly/2R2aNMC ::: Horn's High MTB https://amzn.to/2BArXY2 ::: DJI...

Horns High MTB is a lifestyle as much as it is a YouTube channel. The man behind the movement is Shawn. His approach to life is what made him start his mtb youtube channel. He's based out of Kansas but doesn't let his location keep him from having a great time on the trails. When he's not riding apparently he's the next Pied Piper. ►Featured Links http://bit.ly/2R2aNMC ::: Horn's High MTB http://b...

Eric from the No Front Brakes YouTube channel is an adaptive rider. His channel is super inspiring and even more than that, FUNNY! Eric's path through the life has been a stubborn one at times, but that mindset got him to where he is today. Tune in and hear about the ups and downs of being an adaptive rider. ►Featured Links http://bit.ly/2SnrKPF ::: No Front Brakes YouTube Channel http://shop.b1ke...

PNW Components is a new player in the component game. With their flagship dropper products they are now branching out into other items like stems, handlebars, pedals, and maybe even some jackets. Stop by to hear Aaron one of the founders to talk about how the company came about, their roots, and where it's going. ►Featured Links http://bit.ly/2QD0RZI ::: PNW Components https://amzn.to/2rqZCyV :::...

Josh's YouTube channel Daily MTB Rider has had some amazing growth over the last year and he's just getting started. Although he's not full time yet since he's busy being a secret agent...or something of the nature he's got his sights set on this next year being just as big as the last. Josh has a great personality that's super easy to digest. We talked about how he got into riding as well as usin...

Paul the Punter is a British transplant living in Canada. His path across the world has been an interesting journey to get him to where he is today. His YouTube channel is just about a year old and he's been doing very well. Recently he decided going full time on YouTube was going to be part of the next stage of his life. Paul is a very driven guy that has seemingly always chased his dreams. Check...

Joe doesn't look like the stereotypical mad scientist cooking up new inventions, however he is just that. He started a company called O-Tus that claims to have a safer way to listen to music on the trail. We talk our way through how the idea came about, what it's like to produce something from an idea, and the ups and downs of trying to get on a TV show. All in all a great product and a super pass...

Cody from TRP Cycling Marketing sat down with me and filled in the blanks on their product line as well as some best practices for maintenance. We talked about what makes TRP stand out and why after years of racing other brands he loves the TRP's he's riding with currently. ►Featured Links http://bit.ly/2ANwqY7 ::: TRP Cycling ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://apple.co/2PM5kFR ::: iTunes http://bit.ly/2A...

Brian Kennedy from the popular YouTube channel BKXC comes to the B1KER Bar to share a beer with me...ok a Root Beer, but hey it counts, and chat about his life, the channel, and whatever else came up over the conversation. Tune in if you'd like to know like what he did in High School, how his dating life is, and the direction of the channel in the future. ►Featured Links http://bit.ly/2RQ4HfW :::...

Patrick the Marketing Manager from Kali Protectives sat down to talk about protective gear with us. We were all over the board from DOT and ASTM standards to production of Knee pads and then on to the company culture over there. I always enjoy hanging out with the people from Kali and this time was just as fun as all the others. ►Featured Links http://bit.ly/2S7tg8a ::: Kali Protectives *15% Off (...

Let's chat with Phil Kmetz from the popular YouTube channel Skills with Phil. When I first met Phil I really enjoyed how genuine he was. After talking to TASCO MTB a few weeks ago it reminded me that I should reach out to Phil to be on B1KER Bar. Judging from the comments while we were streaming people really enjoyed this one. I hope you do too. ►Featured Links http://bit.ly/2yiGaIo ::: Skills wit...

John Moon is a product designer from Lizard Skins. He takes us through his career and some of the ups and downs of the product design process. ►Featured Links http://bit.ly/2EVaJd0 ::: Lizard Skins http://bit.ly/2Q5U5bm ::: Oury Grips http://bit.ly/2D7Bl8U ::: Collab Website ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://apple.co/2PM5kFR ::: iTunes http://bit.ly/2Am6D9p ::: Google Play http://bit.ly/2CY8jbz ::: Sound...

Nate from Tasco MTB joined me on the show to talk about how his company came about and some of the products that they offer. It was my first time talking with an apparel company on the show and I was a little nervous before starting that we could have a hard time talking the same amount of time as the other shows. Fortunately I was pleasantly surprised and ultimately we had a great conversation. ►...

Mike from Full Flow Suspension in Auburn, Ca joined me on the B1KER Bar this week. He runs a full service suspension only shop and has a plethora of knowledge on the topic. We talked about many different aspects of fork and shock suspension as well as seat post droppers. All in all I walked away feeling like I learned a lot. ►Featured Links http://bit.ly/2EKv0BP ::: Full Flow Suspension ::: (530)...

Join Andrew Taylor and I on the B1KER Bar. Andrew is a professional rider that has competed in Red Bull's Rampage, and is currently creating a video series about riding in every one of the lower 48 states!!! I met Andrew at a Norco event about a year ago and have been looking forward to collaborating with him ever since then. ►Featured Links http://bit.ly/2qeEsTU ::: Andrew Taylor's YouTube Channe...

Scott from Knight Composites sat down with us to talk about Knight Composites and carbon manufacturing in general. This was a great conversation that was highly informational to the insides of a bike company working with carbon. ►Featured Links http://bit.ly/2D7zkcQ ::: Knight Composites Website ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://apple.co/2PM5kFR ::: iTunes http://bit.ly/2Am6D9p ::: Google Play http://bit...

Scott from Knight Composites sat down with us to talk about Knight Composites and carbon manufacturing in general. This was a great conversation that was highly informational to the insides of a bike company working with carbon. ►Featured Links http://bit.ly/2D7zkcQ ::: Knight Composites Website ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://apple.co/2PM5kFR ::: iTunes http://bit.ly/2Am6D9p ::: Google Play http://bit...

On this episode three other YouTubers and myself talk about the basics of starting a MTB YouTube Channel. ►Featured Links http://bit.ly/2Q5SjqI ::: Mtn_Bike_Geek YouTube Channel http://bit.ly/2D7QUxi ::: JF Rides YouTube Channel http://bit.ly/2SnrKPF ::: No Front Brakes YouTube Channel http://bit.ly/2qdEoDL ::: Handup Gloves ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://apple.co/2PM5kFR ::: iTunes http://bit.ly/2Am6...

This conversation goes through the career of Jeff Lenosky and how you can be a professional sponsored rider but not have to be winning races. ►Featured Links http://bit.ly/2qeycLU ::: Jeff Lenosky / Trail Boss YouTube Channel ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://apple.co/2PM5kFR ::: iTunes http://bit.ly/2Am6D9p ::: Google Play http://bit.ly/2CY8jbz ::: SoundCloud ►Support B1KER http://patreon.b1ker.com :::...

This livestream is takes you through the design process and what to expect when ordering custom decals or stickers for your bike to truly make it one of a kind. ►Featured Links http://bit.ly/2ROWFUN ::: STIKRD Website ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://apple.co/2PM5kFR ::: iTunes http://bit.ly/2Am6D9p ::: Google Play http://bit.ly/2CY8jbz ::: SoundCloud ►Support B1KER http://patreon.b1ker.com ::: Patreon...

This was a fun conversation between Alex from Singletrack Sampler and myself. It actually was the first time I've ever spoken with him so it was just as fun for me as I hope it is for you to watch. ►Featured Links http://bit.ly/2IZww1k ::: The Singletrack Sampler YouTube Channel ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://apple.co/2PM5kFR ::: iTunes http://bit.ly/2Am6D9p ::: Google Play http://bit.ly/2CY8jbz ::: S...