MTB Podcast – Episode 10 – Dirt bike in sheep's clothing

Are e-bikes really ruining mountain biking, and why are roadies freaking out about disc brakes? Also, Shimano vs. SRAM, aluminum vs. carbon, spin bikes vs. trainers and what chainlube we think is best. Topics covered in this episode: • Spin bikes vs. indoor trainers: which is better? • WhiteCrow pressure adjust hub system: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/whitecrow-hub-adjust-your-tire-pressure-on-the-go-bicycle-technology#/ • Are aluminum frames stronger than carbon frames? • Putting a 120mm fork on a Specialized Epic – good idea or bad idea? • Is it worth it to buy a budget bike and upgrade the components? • Which chain lube is best for what conditions? • How to make sure your bike's color scheme doesn't look cheap • What is the best trainer for mountain bikers? • Does the bad chain-line make 1x drivetrains worse? • VeloNews: "What can disc rotors actually cut?" http://www.velonews.com/2017/02/video/video-can-disc-rotors-actually-cut_431182 • TransCR: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/transcr-the-prologue-2017.html • Deore m6000 Groupset: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/shimano-announces-affordable-deore-m6000-group-and-11-x-46-cassette.html • Valparaiso Cerro Abajo: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/red-bull-valparaiso-video-2017.html • Yeti Fox Factory Team announces new riders and sponsors: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/yeti-fox-factory-team-adds-new-riders-and-sponsors-for-2017.html • Are E-Bikes good or bad for our sport and trails? • Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge • Shimano XTR Di2