20. Underrated But Essential Bike Handling Skills
On our 20th episode of Cycling Together, Kristin and Steve, with help from members of the STBG Cycling Team, share some of the "underrated but essential" bike handling skills. Inspired by two recent b...
23 Juni 20251h 1min
19. Why Your Wife Needs The Better Bike
Kristin and Steve hold a mirror up to Steve's own bicycle purchasing decisions as they discuss something they've observed in the Shop – riders who have really (really) nice bicycles and gear, who may ...
10 Juni 20251h 10min
18. Are E-Mountain Bikes (EMTB) Inevitable?
E-mountain bikes are on the rise, and according to some industry insiders, e-bikes will soon represent more than half the bikes on the trail one day. But should we, as Outside Magazine asks, “just sub...
27 Maj 20251h 3min
17. How to Clean Your Bicycle
The best way to extend the life of your bike and it's components, which in turn will save you money, is to keep it clean! We share how we clean our personal bikes, our "must have" equipment, why it's ...
12 Maj 20251h 16min
16. New Mountain Bikes, Dropper Posts and Mechanic Answers
Kristin is getting a new mountain bike - a custom built BC40 from Allied Cycle Works. In addition to discussing why Allied is a good fit for the Shop, we discuss types of mountain bikes (cross-country...
28 Apr 20251h 7min
15. How Jackie Started Cycling
Before Jackie bought a new mountain bike in 2021, the last time she had ridden a bicycle was when she was a teenager. But as Hale Education's Director of Camp and Community Programs worked with the o...
14 Apr 202548min
14. Managing the Chaos and Costs of New Tariffs
There is still a lot we don't know about the new tariffs, but experts all appear to agree – the costs of new bikes, as well as parts, accessories and everything else are likely to increase. Steve and ...
7 Apr 20251h
13. (Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Bike Tune-Ups
Spring is here, and our thoughts turn towards getting bikes ready to ride. But does your bike "need" a tune up? Steve and Kristin talk about what is (generally) included in a service package, what can...
1 Apr 20251h 5min
