The Just Riding Along Show

After a harrowing Chicken Nugget from Andrea, the crew goes hard on listener questions. Topics covered: Wheels!  Bike Storage Why Shimano and SRAM 12 speed chains are different All day adventure bikes for the Midwest What to do with a dated build kit Kenny's powers of magnetization in a dream someone had All your JRA Links, including Patreon-  Just Riding Along Outdoor Media

Kenny is off doing Kenny things. So, Matt and Andrea take on discussing plans for the year 2022. The main goal? Expansion! 

Matt and Andrea start the show with talk about trainer failures and wins with their Wahoo Kickr. Andrea has heard from a lot of Australians about KFC. Kenny broke his Surron, and Andrea has a pet yard deer that she won't be eating any time soon. Matt demoed a Spot Ryve 115, too.  Listener questions:  Where does the crew want to vacation? What forks have bushing play? Are volume spacers necessary? ...

Seriously. Best Cracker out there.  This week, the crew starts with talk about the Royal Gorge Trails in Canon City (see video on the JRA YouTube- link below!). Andrea tried out Zwift, which sparks a Kenny rant. She also wonders what Australian KFC is like.  Matt is selling his old Crockett CX bike and ponders 36" wheels Listener Questions-  Shimano Brake Pad availability Rockshox Lyrik Forks Impo...

This week's episode kicks off with some in-depth discussion about lights for mountain biking- What's out there, and what you should do to avoid burning your house down.  Thanks to Brady this week for the maple syrup care packages! Matt and Andrea talk about their recent adventure ride An update on the creaking bike from last week (we missed a part) A listener has a binding DT Swiss rear hub How sh...

Does anyone actually read these descriptions? Kenny kicks off the show, Matt rants about obscure brake bleeding knowledge, Kenny rants about TRP Brakes, Andrea talks jobs, and Matt does redneck stuff (surprise!) New shit we probably hate- that tukt derailleur with all the pulleys, counterpunch bar accessories, and ti cleats Listener questions- dusty brake failures, kennE-bikes, Andrea says why you...

Matt and Andrea expect blessings from Taco this episode, but surprisingly get none. Kenny talks about why he's not producing Instagram content, Matt explains why he's already put gears on his Spot Rocker, and Andrea went hunting.  New Shit We Probably Hate- Reserve Fillmore Tubeless Valves Listener Questions- Upgrade or replace? EEWings Cranks? How do I make a Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo SLAP?  Andrea's...

Andrea is off elk hunting (like a caveman, according to Matt). So, Matt and Kenny are at it alone for this one.  Hear Matt's first impressions about his long-awaited Enve wheels, Kenny's travels to California, and what trainers the crew is using this winter.  Then, the guys tackle listener questions about brake fluid, suspension tweaking, and crank length.  Support the Podcast!  JRA Patreon JRA Pa...

This is another shortie Andrea & Matt episode in which they focus on questions posed by PayPal donors. It's way different than last time. High Quality, Low Quantity.  Support the Podcast!  JRA Patreon JRA PayPal

This week, Matt jumps in the way-back machine to talk about inspiration for his lastest bike build, Andrea's been riding like her old boss, and Kenny updates listeners on his Sur-Ron moto.  Then we answer listener questions! How do you avoid pedal strikes?  Is an expensive chain worth it?  What's the best way to store a bike for six months?  In the middle of those, Kenny takes us on a tangent to t...

Today's a little on the shorter side. We learn about what the crew has done in the past week, from fork swapping to money spending. Guess who rode White Rim last week!  Then, the crew discusses some hot industry news, including new drop bar bikes on opposite ends of the shred spectrum, SRAM/Rockshox Flight Attendant, bike company takovers, and long ass dropper posts.  No listener questions this we...

Ok, our internet was straight up not having a good time for this recording. So, if you hear some weird chops, it's just how the edit happened. Today the file upload froze twice before finally slowly achieving success. Stereotypical Mercury in retrograde stuff, ya know?  This week, we kick it off with a rant about how nuts it is to work in customer service this day and age. That's quickly balanced...

In this episode- We tap into Kenny's areas of expertise: motorized bikes and full-face helmets. Yes, there's chicken nuggets, too.  Along with that, Matt's junk yard truck mods, service schedules for bikes, how bikes have changed in the past 8 years, and which singlespeed do we recommend?  Join our Patreon: JRA Patreon Make a one-time donation through PayPal: JRA PayPal

Welcome to the first Lunch Ride edition of the JRA Show! These are quick hits to keep you entertained while we catch up on life.  This week, we discuss GRAVELBEEF. It seems there's a large contingent of internet heros that can't stand losing the "spirit of gravel" (whatever the hell that means). We're here to tell you why you need to have a seat and calm TF down.  Join our Patreon: JRA Patreon Mak...

Ye olde JRA mixer has finally given up the ghost (some of you may have noticed an annoying high-pitched hum in the past few episodes... sorry about that). So, Matt and Andrea are sharing a microphone for this recording.  This episode takes a deep dive into discussion about who needs what size fork. Does anyone *need* 38mm stanchions? Then, Matt is dismissed from jury duty for just being Matt, Kenn...

In this episode-  Pretzels, the peanut butter type Matt's new bike parts Andrea's first truck adventure (with a sealant side quest) What the new (semi) wireless road group from Shimano means for the future of mountain bike Di2 Listener questions! What's up with Revel Bikes and Mountain Bike Radio? Then, we jump in the way-back machine and talk about bikes we used to own.  Enjoying the content? Joi...

We have an unexpected guest for this recording... a symphony of crickets! This show is full of nostalgia- Matt tells his bike shop bobcat story, and Andrea & Kenny discuss their Fast and Furious days. The gang then moves on to Local Legends, hunting philosophy, handlebars, and some wonderful listener questions.  What water filter should I get?  Who are the Big 5?  How do you convert a hardtail...

We kick things off with a story about Andrea's chance encounter with some listeners and move on to talk about Matt's secret longings. Then, a somewhat in-depth discussion about noxious weeds, SRAM XPLOR, the reason why we seem to be able to predict the future, and listener questions about lift service, front tire choice, and which bike is the best choice for gravel, commuting, and bikepacking. 

This week, the crew discusses their long distance relationships with wildfire smoke, Kenny's air conditioning, and Andrea's listener shoutout for hunting equipment. Remember "new shit we probably hate"? Well, it's back! In this episode, we take a look at the Gravaa on-the-go tire inflator, Finish Line sealant, and Hope clipless pedals. Afterwards, marmots, and some insight about pushing on forks (...

This week, the crew returns to what's familiar for our OG listeners. After some discussion about helmets (and Kenny's interesting water bottle setup), we find out why Andrea got nekkid (nekkit?) last week and how her suspension is doing.  Then, LISTENER QUESTIONS! There's a good bit of ground covered- brake swaps, unicorn bikes, favorite manufacturers, 2017 forks, and to polish it off, talk about...

This episode starts off strong with conversations about who would make the best ti weed holder for the latest offering of fancy derailleur pulleys, an argument about road tubeless, and stories of Matt's bikepacking (mis)adventures.  Somehow we derail into lots of moto talk after that. Even if you aren't into hearing about Kenny's Sur-Ron or his dentist-bike project, you will learn about Kentucky w...

Join Andrea, Matt, and Kenny as they get together for their first recording following an extended hiatus. Listen along as Kenny flawlessly baits the crew into talking about wheels before they drift off into talk about which one of them can wreck a phone the fastest.  If you're new here, this episode is pretty standard as far as the occasional foul language and off-topic conversations. We've spent...