Klinton Silvey

The World's Okayest Mountain Bike Podcast

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We are mountain bike nerds! We will talk about anything mountain bike related from the perspective of being pretty OK riders, racers and fathers. We love Enduro, XC, dirtjumps and pumptracks. We're also actively involved with Shepherd Mtn. Bike Park and St. Louis MTB in Missouri.

Author

Klinton Silvey

Episodes

Chubb Enduro Winner Jordan Sheiderich 02.04.2021 1:10:09

Jordan Sheiderich joins Kyle and Klint to talk about his racing background, the Chubb enduro and why, if you want to beat him, you're going to have to ride twice/day. 

Old Habits Die Hard. We're back! And salty! (Barely) 26.03.2021 44:50

Let's see... Kyle is back to fiddling with his race car, Klint has relapsed back into his tire drama and Ryan broke another bone. It's like episode 1 all over again. Klint is salty about right-of-way nonsense and ebikes. Shepherd mtn stuff as usual...

MTB Christmas Wish Lists! 03.12.2020 1:14:34

Ryan LOVES Christmas! In this episode, we cover our MTB Christmas wishes based on hypothetical budgets! It's a good one and Ryan is ridiculously excited about it.  

Dave Elkan from Big Mountain Enduro 12.11.2020 1:23:21

Ryan is back! Dave Elkan has a lot of enthusiasm...  No fancy intro music today, folks.

Lauren Pointer, Katy Trail record holder! Dumb lies we tell ourselves as mountain bikers. 05.11.2020 1:01:39

Lauren Pointer, the first woman to ride the full Katy Trail in one day (as far as we know) joins Kyle and Klint to talk about how much better MTB is than riding road and gravel... Also, a new segment: Dumb Lies we tell ourselves as mountain bikers! 

Trail Builder/Owner of Jagged Axe Trail Designs: Alex Scott 02.11.2020 40:05

Alex Scott joins Klint in his basement to discuss the trail builder life and the trails he's built. Currently, Alex and crew are responsible for the trails at half the 2021 BME stops. 

XC and Endurance Racing with Brian Roggeveen! BT Epic! 02.10.2020 1:05:03

Super-fast StL local legend Brian Roggeveen joins us to talk about the joys(?) of long-distance racing and why everyone should give it a try!

Should you (or Klint) buy a new bike? Random stuff 15.09.2020 58:20

Lots of random talk about Klint's bike situation, Trek, Shepherd Mtn. and whatever else comes to mind. This is a random podcast we recorded on the drive to Shepherd Mtn. Bike Park! 

So you want to race an enduro? 11.08.2020 1:05:23

Enduro tips. Klint rants. Ryan gets thrown under the bus multiple times. Kyle *is there.*

The New Vittoria Mazza with Ken Avery/Klint's ride review 15.06.2020 34:29

Get 20% off and Free shipping at vittoria.com with code okaymtb20. The podcast will receive 10% of the sales and is donating it ALL to Missouri NICA. Ken Avery discusses the design of the new Vittoria Mazza and Klint gives his ride impressions. PRs on Strava abound.

Building a Dirt Jump/Pump Track bike 14.06.2020 28:18

Klint and Kyle discuss what to look for when building or buying a 26" dirt jump/pump track bike. 

MO DH Park Update/Going from MX to MTB 10.06.2020 1:21:21

Klint gives an update on Shepherd Mtn. Bike Park. The boys discuss their strengths and weaknesses in riding and how their riding is shaped by going from MX to MTB or vice versa. Ryan talks about NICA progress at the end. 

The Tire Pod to End All Tire Pods 22.05.2020 1:16:17

Do you ever wonder if you're buying the right tire for your mountain bike? Well, listen to this and you'll never wonder again!  Ken Avery of Vittoria tires joins Klint in what might be the nerdiest podcast about tires ever! We DON'T talk about manufacturing details... Because it's all about the RIDE! But we definitely go in-depth on what makes tires work they way they do and how to decide wha...

How "BRO" are you? 14.05.2020 1:21:58

Are you a Mountain bike BRO (or lady-BRO)? Do you want to find out? Well, we made a definitive list and assigned points, so have a listen and then you'll know! Spoiler, Kyle is most bro. Klint is lame. Ryan is cool or something. We're not sure. 

Getting into riding from the perspective of a woman-newbie. Klint reviews Michelin Wild Enduros. 01.05.2020 42:14

After a brief discussion about how the tire poll was a total fail, Klint's sister Jaclyn joins Kyle and Klint to discuss what it's like to be a new, casual, female mountain bike riders and gives tips to the boyfriends and husbands out there who are pushing their significant others to ride. Klint reviews the Michelin wild enduro tires. 

North America's Biggest Pumptrack AND a legit DH Park in... Missouri!? 24.04.2020 41:01

We finally made a MTB podcast! In Episode 1 of The World's Okayest MTB Podcast, Ryan, Kyle and Klint talk about some major projects in the works that should put Missouri on the map as an MTB destination. We also let talk a little about who we are, and, as will always happen, Klint brings up tires...