The Path Bike Shop Podcast

In this episode, Tani and Auk focus on the unique circumstances around unconscious competence when riding a mountain bike. Tani talks about his experience opening the shop at 24, and they both close out talking about PattaGucci clothing and Auk modifying his new Trance E Elite!

In this episode, Nicole from Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship makes a return to the podcast joining Tani, Auk, and Val. Together they cover how trail systems connect Sierra communities and upcoming ride events and races! Nicole talks about her experience at Rebull Rampage and they all finish off with how the women's side of the MTB industry is growing.

From the new Sram Transmission Drivechain to Giant Trance's, there's been plenty of big product and bike releases lately with plenty to talk about! Tani and Auk cover all those bases plus more shop, industry, and local news in this episode of the podcast.

In this episode, we welcome Erik and Erin to the show and talk about their recent ride around Catalina Island. Tani and Auk also cover some shop and industry news before getting into what aspects make a ride truly great.

In this episode of the podcast Elise, USA Marketing Manager for Giant Bicycles joins Tani and Val. Plenty of topics are covered from the average costs of bike manufacturing to overall changing trends with e-bikes and the industry!

In this episode of the podcast Tani and Auk cover plenty of topics. From building up functional riding strength to upcoming trail work events, and unique shop experiences with customers you won't hear anywhere else!

In this episode, Tani and Auk start off by discussing all the upcoming winter race series happening in Southern California before transitioning to the versatility of E-bike commuting. Tani covers some additional shop news, such as now is the best time to get your bike serviced quickly before finishing off with a discussion about the effects of mental fatigue on riding.

In this episode, YouTuber MTB Alan joins Tani and Auk covering everything from industry news and events to the origins of how MTB Alan started his whole channel!

In this episode of The Path Bike Shop Podcast, Tani and Auk talk about Auk's recent trip to Hawaii, progress with the new shop location, upcoming products, and what it means to be a bike mechanic!

In this episode of The Path Bike Shop Podcast, Tani and Auk discuss everything from E-bike performance, geometry, and specs to a comparison of RockShox Flight Attendant vs Fox Live Valve, and past experiences with car collisions. The transition to a new location is slowly starting to come to life, and we find out that Tani is XC CushCore curious.

In this episode of The Path Bike Shop Podcast, Tani and Auk discuss everything from E-bike performance, geometry, and specs to a comparison of Flight Attendant vs Live Valve, and past experiences with car collisions. The transition to a new location is slowly starting to come to life, and we find out that Tani is XC CushCore curious.   *Flow Mountain Bike Article for Flight Attendant vs Fox Live V...

Tani and Auk invite you to join in their conversations about mountain bike life including bike shop life, tech talk, trail talk,  and in this episode, Jeff from the shop takes you on a tour of the Orbea bike factory in the Basque region!  They also get the beta on the 2023 Orbea Wild with updated geo, battery approach, and cable routing through the head tube.  If you've ever wondered what makes Or...

Tani and Auk Love talking shop: tech, experiences, life, travel, trails, technique, gear, philosophies, culture, humor and more. In this edition of The Path Podcast Tani and Auk start off by swapping laundry life hacks to attain and maintain the perfect wear and patina on their favorite Patagonia Fjord Midweight Flannels. Also, listen in for details on the biggest month-long sale in the 24-year hi...

Tani and Auk Love talking shop: tech, experiences, life, travel, trails, technique, gear, philosophies, culture, humor and more. In this edition of The Path Podcast Auk leads off with homework he has assigned himself to understand the forces that lead to CushCore feeling more supple even at the same pressure. Tani and Auk agree that it is not good to use Gorilla tape as rim tape, then talk about h...

In this edition of The Path Bike Shop Podcast, Tani and Auk discuss upcoming demo days with Pivot and Norco, Tani's obsession with Cush Core, what riders would be better off with tubes, teaching friends the same bike repair procedures over and over, picking one  muscle bike for the quiver, exciting new ebike tech on the horizon, hot clearance bike deals at The Path and much more.   Want to know mo...

In this edition of The Path Bike Shop Podcast, Tani and Auk discuss the new 5010, crank length, riding technique, new shop apparel, suspension setup and much more! Questions? Comments? Fan mail? Shoot us an email to  podcast@thepathbikeshop.com  or send us a DM on Instragram @thepathbikeshop Curious about in stock 5010s? https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/collections/all-bikes/santa-cruz+5010 Want so...

In this edition of The Path Bike Shop Podcast, Tani and Auk discuss new bikes including the 5010, Pivot Shuttle SL and the Transition Patrol carbon, mixed wheel bikes, inventory updates and answer a few listener questions. Questions? Comments? Fan mail? Shoot us an email to  podcast@thepathbikeshop.com  or send us a DM on Instragram @thepathbikeshop Want to pre-order the new Pivot Shuttle SL?  htt...

In this edition of The Path podcast, Tani and Auk discuss Kitzuma shipping service, Norco bikes, the new Pivot Shuttle SL and much more! Questions? Comments? Fan mail? Shoot us an email to podcast@thepathbikeshop.com or send us a DM on Instragram @thepathbikeshop Want to learn more about Kitzuma shipping services? https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/blogs/news/complete-bike-shipping-with-kitzuma Want...

In this weeks episode of The Path Podcast, Tani and Auk discuss fishing, 2021 sale bikes at the shop, Tani's first MTB ride, used versus new bikes, nerd out on the mysteries of anti-squat, and more! 

Tani and Auk discuss Transitions new ebike, Rockshox Flight Attendant, ebikes at the bike park, Pivot's new president, ride preparedness, and lots more!   

Tani and Auk are back with another podcast, they talk Sky Park dig days, Kitsuma shipping service, 5dev components, Tani's new Giant Trance and nerd out about how to determine fork stiffness. 

Tani and Auk reintroduce the show after a long hiatus. They discuss shop news, new products, stem length as it relates to fork offset, short cranks, and generally catch up.