MTB Podcast

Julien Absalon retires, Richie Rude is back on top, Steven has yet to meet Yolanda Neff, Jonathan is selling bike stuff, and we answered a bunch of questions including how to get your dropper post to not slip, why matchmakers may not be a good idea, and why this "gravel" thing is so popular. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

Our first trail documentary episode highlights an unlikely but undeniable mecca for mountain biking, and the upcoming location for the newest Epic Rides event – Bentonville, Arkansas and the Oz Trails Off-Road. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Music: www.bensound.com

Todd Sadow is as core a mountain biker as they come, and maybe that's why his race series is booming while many others are shrinking. We sat down with the Epic Rides Founder and CEO to figure out why he got into race promotion, what he's doing differently, and how he goes about planning and organizing an event. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

Sea Otter came and went leaving a whole mess of new bikes, parts and race results in its wake, and we were there to take it all in. Add in a first ride review of the Yeti SB100 and a quick course preview of the Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road and you've got a packed episode of the MTB Podcast! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

Jeff Cayley, CEO of Worldwide Cyclery, joins us for a candid discussion on the state of bike shops and how the internet is actually helping mountain bikers, a discussion on the recent rise of high quality forks, and took some time to answer your questions. *Topics Covered in This Episode* - EWS Rd. 2: Manizales - Trek Full Stache - Formula air spring volume spacers - Rockshox Lyrik vs. Fox 36 vs. MRP Ribbon vs. Cane Creek Helm - What is the best vehicle for mountain bikers? - Best camera to carry with you on the trail - Do oval chainrings work? - Is Downieville too gnarly? - Best way to follow a training plan for MTB - How many frame warranties is too many? - How to install a cassette on an XD driver - Should you buy a demo bike? - How to properly install tubeless rim tape - How to stop tubeless tires from leaking - Are the internet and bike shops at odds with each other? - The future of bike shops and MTB retail - POC Ventral - Gorilla Tape for tubeless - Quarq Shockwiz

Mountain bikers need to do more strength training, but that doesn't just mean getting a gym membership. Derek Teel from Dialed Health dropped in for a deep dive on why and how you should go about strength training for mountain biking.

For our second round of bike reviews, we cover the type of bike that most people should consider. The Santa Cruz Tallboy is a fantastic all around bike that encourages you to play, and the Pivot's plushness is surprising considering its short travel, but both bikes are viable contenders for a specific type of rider.

First in our series of bike tests from Sedona MTB Festival is a compare and contrast between the Cannondale Trigger 2, a mini monster truck with surprisingly snappy feel, and the Diamondback Release 4C, a playful and exciting ride that took us by surprise.

We're back from Sedona MTB Festival and it got us thinking: What MTB events would be on your bucket list? Here's ours, but let us know which ones are on your list! Topics covered in this episode: • Eagle eTap: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/sram-wireless-electronic-drivetrain-stellenbosch-world-cup.html • World Cup XC Round 1 - Stellenbosch, RSA: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/course-preview-stellenbosch-world-cup-xco-2018.html • Intense Sniper Elite XC: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-ride-intense-sniper-elite-xc-2018.html • TDS Entry Giveaway: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/wtb-wants-to-know-if-youre-tough-enough-for-the-tds-enduro.html Jonathan's list of events: • National: Missoula Pro XCT: https://www.mtbmissoula.org/missoula-xc • National: Moab Rocks: http://transrockies.com/moab-rocks/ • National: Trans-Cascadia: http://trans-cascadia.com/ • National: Grand Junction Off-Road: https://epicrides.com/events/grand-junction-off-road/event-guide/ • National: Carson City Off-Road: https://epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/event-guide/ • National: Breck Epic: https://breckepic.com/ • International: Andes Epic: http://www.andesepic.com/ • International: Singletrack 6: http://singletrack6.com/ Steven's list of events: • National: TDS Enduro: http://tdsenduro.com/ • National: Grand Junction Offroad: https://epicrides.com/events/grand-junction-off-road/event-guide/ • National: Carson City Offroad: https://epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/event-guide/ • National: Lost & Found Gravel Grinder: http://www.lostandfoundbikeride.com/ • National: BME Aspen Snowmass: http://www.bigmountainenduro.com/schedule/bme-aspen-snowmass-co/ • National: Kamikaze Bike Games Enduro: http://www.kamikazebikegames.com/ • International: Crankworx Whistler: https://www.crankworx.com/festival/whistler/ • International: Enduro2 - Switzerland: https://trailaddiction.com/enduro2/ • USWE Sports Hydration Packs: https://www.uswe-sports.com/ • https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/reserve-wheels

Sedona MTB Festival is just around the corner, so we got together to cover new product rumors, answer your questions, and share our experiences and advice for your next riding trip.

How to make your Rockshox Pike better, our favorite hydration packs, frame protectant and plenty of other topics in this listener questions special!

Cable routing can be a pain, but following a few simple steps can ensure it's a successful and relatively fuss-free process. Steven and Jonathan dive deep into all things cable routing in Episode 45 of the MTB Podcast. Topics covered in this episode: • Cold weather gear guide • Geoff Kabush signs with Yeti: http://www.yeticycles.com/tribe/ambassadors/geoff-kabush • New YT Capra: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/the-new-yt-capra-everything-you-need-to-know.html • Wyn Masters Prototype GT DH Bike: https://m.pinkbike.com/news/gt-fury-prototype-wyn-masters-2018-downhill-bike-first-look.html • UCI DH Team Roundup: https://m.pinkbike.com/news/2018-uci-downhill-team-round-up-complete-guide-list-world-cup-racing.html • Sombrio Offers Custom Jersey Program: https://m.pinkbike.com/news/sombrio-launches-new-custom-program.html • Rocky Mountain RaceFace Enduro Team: https://m.pinkbike.com/news/introducing-the-rocky-mountain-race-face-enduro-team.html • e*thirteen TRS Race SL Wheelset: https://m.pinkbike.com/news/ethirteen-trs-race-sl-wheels-review.html • Can you put Eagle on a non-boost bike? • Bucket list XC and Enduro races • How to get a black Fox shock instead of Kashima • Ultimate quiver bikes and bike collections • How to make internal cable routing suck less • How to internally route cables the cheap way • How to know low long to make your cables • How to make your cables quiet • Avoiding cable rub • Maurten Nutrition: https://www.maurten.com/ • Science in Sport Gels: https://www.scienceinsport.com • Loctite Self Sealing Tape: http://m.loctiteproducts.com/p/19/0/43/go2_wrap/Go2-Repair-Wrap • Xpel Clear Bra Material: http://www.xpel.com/

Jonathan and Steven cover some cool one of a kind bikes from Santa Cruz, answer your questions and go over everything you ever wanted to know about MTB brakes. Topics covered in this episode: • Santa Cruz creates special Hightowers for CA wildfire aid: http://reviews.mtbr.com/santa-cruz-creates-special-hightowers-for-ca-wildfire-damage • 2018 North American Enduro Cup: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/2018-north-american-enduro-cup.html • How to use XD driver's on Intense hubs • Why Grand Junction, CO should be on your list of riding destinations • How to fix a scratch in your stanchion • How to know which size bike to order, every time • Which bike bag is best • How to travel with your bike • MTB brake companies compared • Best brakes for XC racing • Best brakes for trail/Enduro riding • Best brakes for DH riding • Are expensive brakes worth it? • Shimano XTR vs. XT vs. SLX • SRAM Guide RSC vs. RS. vs R vs. T • How to set your brakes up like a pro • Which brake pads are best for different conditions • Stans Wheels & hubs: https://www.notubes.com/shop/wheels-rims • Race Face Vault Hubs: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/race-face-offers-standalone-vault-j-bend-hub-wade-simmons.html

We're back with a quick run-through of listener questions! Keep'em coming at www.MTBpodcast.com

Bike racks and transporting your bike is a topic that suffers from wrongfully assumed understanding. It seems straightforward, and it is, but small nuances of how and where you rack your bike can make your life easier, save your vehicle and save your bike. Topics Covered In This Episode: • Hope is refunding their bike customers: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/hope-error-in-your-favor-collect-2000.html • Cam Zink is off Rockshox: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/cam-zink-off-sram-rockshox.html • Vida MTB Series 2018: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/vida-mtb-series-2018-schedule-womens-skills-clinics.html • Stans Pivot Pro Team: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/stans-pivot-pro-team-updates-roster-pivot-cycles-commits-through-tokyo-2020.html • Knolly embraces 157 SuperBoost: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/knolly-moves-entire-lineup-to-157mm-spacing-157trail.html • SRAM's new crankset standard: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/srams-new-dub-cranks-and-bottom-brackets-first-look.html • EWS Introduces Continental Series: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/ews-launches-new-continental-enduro-series-2018.html • Things to look for when going to 27.5 from 29 inch wheels • How to diagnose creaking in your bike • Fork offset and how it will affect your handling • Ideal training setup for a mountain biker • How to discover if a tire has low rolling resistance • What type of bike is best for Texas? • Suspension settings when setting sag • Comprehensive guide to bike racks • Polygiene Ant-Microbial Treatment: http://www.yeticycles.com/gear/ride/enduro-jersey?color=1 • Maxxis Maxx Grip Compound: http://www.maxxis.com/other-bicycle-information/bicycle-technology/compounds