Short Travel High Pivots? Should Everyone Own A Dirt Jumper? Sea Otter Highlights & More... Ep. 135

Jonathan and Steven talk downhill news, rider signings and contract woes, bargain enduro bikes, Kyle Mears & Nate Hills are insane, supercross talk, how to become an MTB bro how to lay out a training plan for mountain bikers and bike racks. • Rat Boy done with world cup: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/50to01-talk-josh-brycelands-2017-plans-video-2017.html • Rob Warner and Yoann Barelli on Commencal: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/welcome-yoann-barelli-commencal-2017.html • Marin Hawk Hill: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/marin-hawk-hill-review-2017.html • Kyle Mears is crazy: http://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/The-Hub,2/HOLY-S-T-Kyle-Mears-is-Gnarly,9558 • VitalMTB Bike of the Day: http://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Vital-Stat-Attack-2016-Bike-of-the-Day-Analysis,1502 • CyclingTips John Tomac interview: https://cyclingtips.com/2017/01/a-chat-with-a-legend-20-questions-with-john-tomac/ • How to become an MTB Bro: http://www.singletracks.com/blog/uncategorized/how-to-become-a-bro-brah-mountain-biker-in-25-easy-steps/ • Training Plan Talk: https://www.TrainerRoad.com • Bike Racks: http://www.kuatracks.com

5 Jan 201756min

Amy Morrison (Pro Enduro rider for Marin) joins us to cover all the new team announcements, product reviews and lets us know what's next for her season of enduro racing and what the current state of women's racing is in the world of MTB. Topics covered in this episode: • What enduro bike should you get? • How to train your legs to deal with long descents • What type of training should you do for enduro racing? • Scott Enduro Cup: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/2017-scott-enduro-cup-presented-by-vittoria-race-schedule-announced.html • Specialized Gravity: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/specialized-gravity-announces-2017-team-roster.html • Ibis Enduro Team: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/2017-ibis-enduro-race-team-press-release.html • Canyon Factory DH Team: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/the-canyon-factory-downhill-team-is-here-2017.html • Cannondale Factory Racing XC: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/cannondale-shakes-up-2017-factory-racing-roster.html • Brian Lopes & Ellsworth: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/ellsworth-announces-brian-lopes-as-team-rider.html • Santa Cruz Syndicate Roster: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/lorus-vergier-luca-shaw-join-santa-cruz-syndicate.html • Annika Langvad Interview: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/the-double-life-of-a-world-champion-annika-langvad-interview-2017.html • Reggie Miller & EWS: http://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/The-Hub,2/Reggie-Miller-Basketball-Great-Wishes-He-Could-Take-a-Year-Off-and-Race-the-Enduro-World-Series,9562 • KMC Winter Series: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/kmc-winter-series-round-1.html • Tallboy / Hightower Review: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/santa-cruz-tallboyhightower-review-2017.html • Trail Bike Review: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/trail-bikes-ridden-and-rated.html • Cane Creek DB IL: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/cane-creek-db-air-il-shock-opt-dropt-remotes-press-release.html • Nino Schurter's Scott Spark RC 900: http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/article/nino-schurters-scott-spark-rc-900-48907/ • Amy Morrison's 2017 racing plans • Current state of American Enduro • Women's racing: Is it enduro leading the way for all other disciplines? • Wahoo ELEMNT first impressions

5 Jan 20171h 26min

Jonathan and Steven cover the yearly awards from VitalMTB and MTBR, discuss the future of XC, The Carson City Off Road by Epic Rides, suspension setup and whether Park Tools are worth the cost. Topics covered in this episode: • Greg Minnaar accepts Director role at Rush Sports: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/minnaar-to-take-on-new-challenge-in-2017.html • VitalMTB bike of the year: http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/2016-BIKE-OF-THE-YEAR-Vital-MTB-Shreddy-Awards,32853/sspomer,2 • Vital MTB product of the year:(http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/2016-MTB-PRODUCT-OF-THE-YEAR-Shreddy-Awards,32839/sspomer,2 • Vital MTB Rider of the year: http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/2016-RIDER-OF-THE-YEAR-Vital-MTB-Shreddy-Awards,32831/sspomer,2 • MTBR enduro bike of the year: http://reviews.mtbr.com/mtbr-best-of-2016-awards-enduro-bikes • MTBR XC bike of the year: http://reviews.mtbr.com/mtbr-best-of-2016-awards-cross-country-bike • MTBR innovation of the year: http://reviews.mtbr.com/mtbr-best-of-2016-awards-innovation-of-the-year • MTBR protective gear of the year: http://reviews.mtbr.com/mtbr-best-of-2016-awards-protective-gear • MTBR dropper post of the year: http://reviews.mtbr.com/mtbr-best-of-2016-awards-dropper-post • MTBR fork of the year: http://reviews.mtbr.com/mtbr-best-of-2016-awards-suspension-fork • Carson City Off-Road: http://www.epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/course-info/ • How to set your sag on a mountain bike • What to do after you set your sag • How to dial in and test mtb suspension • Are park tools better than cheap tools? • Which bike stands are worth your money? • The Wahoo ELEMNT: http://www.wahoofitness.com/gps-bike-computer-elemnt • UCoat It epoxy garage floor coating: http://ucoatit.com

27 Dec 20161h 31min

What the MTB podcast is all about, who the hosts are, who it's for, and how you can get involved. Topics covered in this episode: • Troy Brosnan and Specialized part ways. http://www.bikemag.com/videos/specializeds-farewell-troy-brosnan/#sQTHHgR57cIyDbyJ.97 • 2017 Vida MTB Series: http://reviews.mtbr.com/2017-vida-mtb-series-schedule-announced • Yeti SB5.5 Review by Pinkbike: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/yeti-sb55-review-2016.html • Nate Hills Pipe Dream Moab Follow Cam Friday: http://www.bikemag.com/videos/pov-pipe-dream-moab-utah/#aTMwAg8qlg6AE4TK.97 • MTBR Rider of the year Award: http://reviews.mtbr.com/mtbr-best-of-2016-awards-rider-of-the-year • MTBR Tire of the year: http://reviews.mtbr.com/mtbr-best-of-2016-awards-mountain-bike-tire • Elite Quick Motion Rollers: http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_601596_-1___?utm_source=Google • Supacaz Bar Tape: https://supacaz.com/

27 Dec 201654min