MTB Podcast

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 betwee...

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 wei...

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 • S...

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: Amer...

Steven and Jonathan spend nearly the entire episode answering your questions, but first, a few words on Interbike, World Championships, concussions in XC racing & more! Topics covered in this episode: • Concussions in XC racing • World Champs quick & dirty recap • Why do stock bikes come with bad components? • Why you should (usually) have your saddle parallel to the ground • Knolly 4x4 vs. Banshe...

Jonathan is back from Point 2 Point and the hosts hither highlights of Eurobike and answer your questions. Topics covered in this episode: - Cane Creek Slam Stem: https://www.pinkbike.com/u/vernonfelton/blog/slam-that-stem-cane-creek-debuts-the-slamset-eurobike-2017.html - What types of grease should you use on your bike and where? - Should you lube the stanchions of your suspension? - The Sturdy...

The Park City Point 2 Point may be the toughest one-day MTB race in the USA. It's 75 miles of pristine singletrack, viciously laced with 15,000' of climbing. It's a true test of a mountain biker's abilities, and one of the most gorgeous routes you could ride. 2x P2P champion and one of the best XC racers in America, Cannondale 3Rox's Keegan Swenson, joins us to give us all the insider information...

Steven and Jonathan take a deep dive on interval training, how every rider should be using it, and tips on how to get more out of your interval workouts. All of this plus stem caps, special episode teasers & more! Topics covered in this episode: • CES Enduro Rd. 6 – Northstar • Park City Point 2 Point • New stem caps have arrived! • Hope HB 160: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/hope-hb211-first-look-...

It's Crankworx week! Tons of new products and racing news, and some controversial topics discussed. Topics covered in this episode: • Fox's New 4-Way Adjustable Fork Damper https://www.pinkbike.com/news/fox-4-way-adjustable-fork-damper-crankworx-whistler-2017.html •Specialized Update Enduro for 2018 - First Look https://www.pinkbike.com/news/specialized-update-enduro-for-2018-first-look.html • ENV...

Jonathan is back from Canada (again)with some battle stories and embarrassing admissions, and Steven goes deep into how to make your SRAM brakes work better. Topics covered in this episode: • New Devinci Spartan • How to defend a trail from nerfing • Is it bad to clamp a work stand on a dropper post? • How much recovery is needed? • How to make your suspension smoother over roots • Ideal bike for...

Steven and Jonathan dig deep into how to prepare for your next big race or big day on the bike. Gear, psychology, logistics, nutrition and training – it's all covered. Topics covered in this episode: • Why we’re excited for SRAM GX Eagle • Suspension tuning for clydesdales • Should you shift gears under power? • How to afford a new bike • How to get better at bunny hopping • Is starting on a hardt...

Kurt "The Angry Singlespeeder" Gensheimer joins Steven and Jonathan for discussions on fat tires, new Santa Cruz bikes, and the debate between modernized trails and primitive ones. Being a purveyor of historic trail, Kurt gives us insight on why we should get off the flow trails from now and then and head back in time. Topics covered in this episode: – Jonathan's Whistler trip – Santa Cruz Hightow...

Steven returns from BC and Jonathan gets ready for Whistler! But first, they cover the latest releases & answer your questions. Topics covered in this episode: • People are suing bike parks: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/injured-rider-unsuccessful-in-lawsuit-against-whistler-bike-park.html • Pinkbike shows what goes into starting a bike company: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/pinkbike-went-to-taiwa...

Special Guests Sofía Gomez Villafañe (Assos / Pivot) and Keegan Swenson (Cannondale 3Rox) joined Steven and Jonathan for a quick look into the life of a pro XC racer and a deep dive into tire tech. Topics covered in this episode: • How much does a pro XC racer train? • How do pros determine how much they should train? • The work/life balance of a pro MTB racer • How to read a tire's tread pattern...

With Steven back from vacation and Jonathan getting ready for Carson City Off-Road, we jumped into the biggest product releases, race results from the XC and DH world and answered your questions. Topics covered in this episode: • Leogang World Cup: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/final-results-leogang-dh-world-cup-2017.html • Missoula Pro XCT: https://competitivetiming.com/missoula-xc-results/ • SRA...

Jonathan and Steven look into the new Santa Cruz Nomad, saddle choices, why your jockey wheels get greasy and more! Topics covered in this episode: • US Open of DH Results • The new Santa Cruz Nomad • What to know before you upgrade to wider tires and wheels • First things to upgrade on a baseline bike • Should you go to a skills clinic, or trust online coaching? • Why does gunk build up on your j...

Jonathan pre-rode the 2017 Edition of the Carson City Off-Road by Epic Rides. Get the detailed break down in this episode, and see the course preview here: https://youtu.be/c3yy0mSO7mg Topics covered in this episode: – EWS Ireland - Albstadt UCI XCO – Iron Horse Bicycle Classic – Ibis HD4: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/ibis-hd4-review.html – BME Santa Fe Season Opener – Trans-Sylvania Epic – Backc...

Jonathan and Steven review the first round of the UCI XCO World Cup in Nove Mesto, The Epic Rides Grand Junction Off-Road and answer more of your questions. Topics covered in this episode: • Shirts, Sweatshirts, Stickers and more at MTBpodcast.com • Float X2 clarification • Grand Junction Off-Road review • XCO Nove Mesto Review • Carson City Off-Road course change • Lost & Found course change • No...

Steven and Jonathan cover the latest racing news from EWS Madeira, XC Marathon National Championships, Jonathan's disastrous race at the Tech Dev Pro XCT in Utah, and take all of your questions. Topics covered in this episode: • Which suspension design is the least difficult to maintain? • What causes cramps and how to avoid them? • The benefits of coil shocks for aggressive riders • Understanding...

Steven and Jonathan put TrainerRoad's new studio setup to the test with a TDS wrap up, Epic Rides Whiskey Off-Road review, and UCI DH Lordes recap. Topics covered in this episode: • MTBpodcast shirts and sweatshirts! • TDS Enduro: https://timeyourrace.com/tds/2017/bseries.htm • Epic Rides Whiskey Off-Road: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/2017-whiskey-off-road-photo-epic.html • UCI DH Rd. 1: https://...

Your guide to Sea Otter 2017! Jonathan and Steven spent the week at Sea Otter doing a ton of work, racing bikes, and talking with all the vendors and athletes. Hear what products caught their eye , what trends they saw and get a complete guide on how to plan the best Sea Otter week possible. Topics covered in this episode: • MTBpodcast T-Shirts! • When you should service your bottom bracket bearin...

Get pro tips on how to maintain your bike every ride, every month and every season. Jonathan and Steven break down how to do it quickly and how to fit it into your already busy schedule. Topics covered in this episode: – Steven's SB5.5 build – Low-speed vs. high-speed compression and rebound – e*Thirteen TRS Dropper Post – EWS Rd. 2 Tasmania Results: http://www.enduroworldseries.com/2017-results/...

Jonathan and Steven were lucky enough to get their hands on a 2018 Cannondale Jekyll for a quick test ride. We give our full thoughts and compared the bike to the show favorite Yeti SB5.5, preview EWS Round 2, answer your questions, cover the news and announce a competition to win a Yakima Frontloader roof rack. Topics covered in this episode: - 2018 Cannondale Jekyll and Trigger: http://reviews.m...

Jonathan and Steven cover why you should have wide bars, but not too wide, why you should have a short stem, but not too short, and how to find the perfect size of each. Add on to that headsets and fork offsets and the front end of your bike is covered! Topics covered in this episode: • TDS Enduro 2017 update • Crankworx results: http://www.crankworx.com/2017-results/ • How to make sure you are ea...

EWS Round 1 took place in Rotorua, New Zealand, and we've got first-hand insight into what went down in each stage from Yeti Cycles enduro pro Jubal Davis. All that plus the news, your questions and more! Topics covered in this episode: • True Grit Epic Recap: http://www.mtbracenews.com/news/true-grit-marathon-santa-clara-utah • NUE 2017 Series Announced: http://www.mtbracenews.com/news/nue2017sch...