MTB Podcast – Episode 18 – Guide to Sea Otter + Special Guests: 6D Helmets, DSENDIT Racing

Summary: 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 bearings • When you should service your headset • Rotor Raptor MTB Crankset http://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/INTERBIKE-2017-Mountain-Bike-Components,10498/Rotor-Raptor-Cranks,110214/iceman2058,94 • Raceface Next R Group http://www.vitalmtb.com/features/First-Look-Race-Face-Next-R-Line,1729 • K-Edge MTB Catcher https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/04/sea-otter-2017-tech-tidbits-barfly-k-edge-quarq-qollector-lezyne-flar.html • The trend of short travel trail bikes • 6D Helmets in-depth explanation • Marin Wolf Ridge https://www.pinkbike.com/news/marin-wolf-ridge-first-ride.html • Lourdes DH Race https://www.pinkbike.com/news/wyntv-lourdes-dh-world-cup-track-walk-2017.html • Santa Cruz V-10 29er https://www.pinkbike.com/news/greg-minnaars-santa-cruz-v10-29-bike-check.html • SRAM Code Brakes https://www.pinkbike.com/news/srams-new-code-brakes-first-ride-2017.html • The TDS Enduro preview • The pros and cons of a longer fork on a trail bike • How to stop your front end from lifting on climbs • Should you buy a road bike, or a cross bike? • How to setup a new bike • What lever position should you have? • Why does your saddle feel uncomfortable? • How to build a dirt jumper • Your comprehensive guide to the best week possible at Sea Otter • Jonathan’s guide to using the Mavic Pro • The Wolf Tooth Dropper Remote