Jeff Finally Wins a Race, Treasure Hunt Recap, MTB Upgrades & More… Ep. 160

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.

30 Mars 20181h 27min

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.

23 Mars 201818min

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.

20 Mars 201827min

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

10 Mars 20181h 8min

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.

1 Mars 20181h 16min

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

23 Feb 20181h 13min

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/

13 Feb 20181h 24min

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

3 Feb 20181h 13min