MTB Podcast

The boys are back in town with another episode of the MTB Podcast! This time around we discuss Liam's recent races as well as his time at Sea Otter, Jared's preparations for his first and possibly only triathlon, and Jeff's never-ending wacky and wild adventures. As usual, we also cover some seriously top tier listener questions ranging from ideal MTB tire pressures and our thoughts on AXS to whether we should be using grease or jelly for bike maintenance. Lets get into it! 00:00 Intro 01:37 Liam's Recent Races & Sea Otter 2021 13:42 Jared's Tri and Bike Updates + Shop Ride Challenge Results 19:07 Jeff's Continued Out Of Control Travels 25:34 Listener Questions

9 Nov 20211h 13min

00:00 Intro 00:57 Jeff's Out of Control Business Adventures & Recent Fun Stuff 06:49 Shop MTB Mileage Challenge Update 12:32 Listener Questions This time on the MTB Podcast, Jeff, Jared, and Liam start off by discussing some of Jeff’s recent slightly out of control business trips as well as some recent type 2 fun that the guys have been getting into. Speaking of fun, we also dive into some of the finer details of a couple of new bikes that we have been riding in addition to the current status of the September MTB mileage competition here at WC HQ. No podcast would be complete without a wide array of listener questions, ranging from Jeff’s hair care products to our feelings on lasagna and everything in between. Not to worry though, we do get into some intriguing bike related stuff as well. Tune in! Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCczlFdoHUMcFJuHUeZf9b_Q Submit any and all questions to podcast@worldwidecyclery.com Chasing Epic Mountain Bike Adventures: chasingepicmtb.com/ Revel Bikes: https://www.revelbikes.com/

4 Okt 202153min

00:00 Intro 01:15 Colorado Trip 12:10 Recent Fun Stuff! 18:44 Listener Questions On today's MTB podcast, Jeff, Liam, and Jared dive into some listener questions with topics around tire insert technology, riding with poop on your bike, ideas for MTB innovations as well as current supply chain issues and pricing increases. The boys also recap their recent trip to Colorado. Some of the finer points of the trip were visiting the guys at Revel Bikes as well as some night time shenanigans with the crew. While in Colorado they got together with Chasing Epic to hit some epic trails in Crested Butte. Then they roll into some interesting stories of recent antics which include the Worldwide Cyclery Mammoth Lakes trip and Jeff's brutal half marathon. Enjoy! Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCczlFdoHUMcFJuHUeZf9b_Q Submit any and all questions to podcast@worldwidecyclery.com Chasing Epic: https://chasingepicmtb.com/ Revel Bikes: https://www.revelbikes.com/

12 Aug 202159min

0:00 Intro 1:25 Recent Rides 7:55 New Employee Bikes 21:09 Listener Questions On today’s MTB Podcast Jeff, Jared, and Liam start off with discussing some of their recent trail adventures. One of which was Jeff’s 36 hour multi-sport race in Mammoth as well as Liam and Jared’s Big Bear bike park laps. Next up the boys discuss the finer details of their current bike builds which a few were not exactly planned. Last but not least we get into some of our favorite listener questions, including everything from our experience with Mullet bikes to the best MTB innovations of all time, as well as the durability of E-MTB components, BBQ sauce in a Yeti and everything in between. Enjoy! Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZoC1sIG-vVtLsJDSbeYyw Submit any and all questions to podcast@worlwidecyclery.com Chasing Epic Mountain Bike Adventures: https://chasingepicmtb.com/ Mountain Bike Buyers Guide - 2020 Edition: https://youtu.be/CmQVJMFLWbY High Rise MTB Bars? 35/40mm Pros & Cons Explained: https://youtu.be/_lZVpmVJjN0

8 Jul 202157min

00:00 Intro 01:25 Favorite Rides 06:32 Drivetrain Comparison 19:30 Handlebar Comparison 29:17 Commencal Care Program 38:03 Video Call with Micah Rice Executive Director of the Pikes Peak APEX 47:14 Listener Questions On today's MTB Podcast Jeff, Jared, and Liam discuss their current favorite rides and then dive right into a comparison between the SRAM and Shimano drivetrains which includes the cassettes, derailleurs, and how the shifters feel while riding. We then segway into our favorite MTB handlebars, talking about the finer details of the bend, sweep, rise, and stiffness of each. Next up is Commecal’s Care Program which helps their existing customers with any potential build, setup, or potential warranty issues. Jared also gets on a video call with Micah Rice, the Executive Director of the Pikes Peak APEX Mountain Bike Challenge to discuss the race as well as how to set up a race in your local area. We then close it out with some listener questions. Enjoy! Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZoC1sIG-vVtLsJDSbeYyw Submit any and all questions to podcast@worlwidecyclery.com SRAM Eagle Drivetrain Comparison: https://youtu.be/9JmU5r5T_WU Shimano Drivetrain Comparison: https://youtu.be/5uUqYofiYVc Mountain Bike Handlebar Buyer’s Guide: https://youtu.be/JGWBvQVgFpY Consumer Direct Bike Brands: https://youtu.be/vibC31bYeP8 Pikes Peak APEX Mountain Bike Challenge: https://www.pikespeakapex.com/

4 Jun 20211h 3min

00:00 Intro 1:12 Shimano Link Drive Drivetrains 5:04 Shimano Wireless Electronic Shifting, Dropper Post, & Suspension 10:32 Forestal Bikes 15:59 Current State of E-Bikes 24:55 Recent Worldwide Cyclery Video Recap 42:32 Customer Questions Today on the MTB Podcast, Jeff and Liam are in to talk about our favorite thing on the planet...bikes of course! We start out this episode with a few interesting developments from Shimano. Specifically, their new Link Glide drivetrain and wireless electronic shifting patent they recently filed for. The guys then discuss Forestal bike's official launch and that we will be the exclusive dealer for them. We then go over a few of our recent YouTube videos such as how to upgrade your rear shock, RockShox Domain launch, and our BERD spokes review. Finally, they finish off with a few listener questions. Enjoy! Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZoC1sIG-vVtLsJDSbeYyw Submit any and all questions to podcast@worldwidecyclery.com Forestal Bikes: https://forestal.com/en/home Rear Shock Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaqkgrfpUSM&ab_channel=WorldwideCyclery RockShox Domain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TazRV9qT8UM&t=12s&ab_channel=WorldwideCyclery New Fox 2022 MTB Suspension: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02qSdaykFfk&t=11s&ab_channel=WorldwideCyclery Berd Wheels & PolyLight Spokes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_oMh3ehRUE&ab_channel=WorldwideCyclery

14 Mai 202155min

00:00 Intro 1:01 Personal Stories 7:57 SRAM GX Eagle AXS 14:36 Pirelli Tires 18:18 Shimano Anti-Counterfeit Program 24:20 Common Problems With Mountain Bikes 38:25 March Top Products Recap 53:50 Non-Maxxis Tires 1:05:33 Customer Questions On the MTB Podcast today, Jeff and Jared are back in the saddle to chat about all things mountain bikes including SRAM GX Eagle AXS, the newest wireless drivetrain offering from SRAM. The guys also talk about Pirelli tires, the Shimano anti-counterfeit program, problems with mountain bikes (aside from cost), and touch on a few of our latest YouTube videos. Last but not least, we close it out with listener questions around brake problems and Fox suspension. Enjoy! Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZoC1sIG-vVtLsJDSbeYyw Submit any and all questions to podcast@worldwidecyclery.com Trending MTB Products March 2021: https://youtu.be/v-DxkfiHU_U Top Tires NOT Maxxis: https://youtu.be/LcLuUwcboJU Mountain Bike Brake Pads | Organic vs. Sintered: https://youtu.be/SfGA83DNtsU SRAM GX Eagle AXS: https://youtu.be/M5VhKkoefv8

21 Apr 20211h 16min

00:00 Intro 00:54 Bike Sizing and Geo 9:02 Reach and seat tube angle 17:07 Tire casing and why they matter 26:43 Supporting kids on bikes 27:44 WC Staff Miles for NICA 29:27 Suspension setup 101 37:57 Fancy new bikes and parts 46:16 Audience Questions On the MTB Podcast today, Jeff, Jared and Liam talk bike sizing, geometry, and how it has evolved over the years. The guys also talk about tire casing options, why they matter, and what they prefer. They also touch on what we are currently doing to support NICA and follow up on our MTB suspension setup video we recently released on YouTube. Finally, the guys close it out discussing a few new bikes and parts and of course, audience questions. Enjoy! Jeff cutting his Yeti SB4.5: https://youtu.be/E3Qb97HHj1Q MTB Tires Explained: Thicker Casing Sidewalls: https://youtu.be/gEaRkdGN-64 Mountain Bike Suspension Setup: https://youtu.be/ns2McJbvRPs Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZoC1sIG-vVtLsJDSbeYyw Submit any and all questions to podcast@worldwidecyclery.com

11 Mar 20211h 2min