MTB Podcast

The Carson City Off-Road reminded how great MTB races can be, but it seems other big races like the Breck Epic and EWS are headed down a different path. Is mountain biking selling out? In other news, Pivot released a new bike, that we're sure is good, but we really have no idea, a lot of Crankworx is going on but it isn't Whistler, and we had a TON of your questions to answer! Tune in, send those questions to us at www.MTBpodcast.com, and get all your gear and parts in our store. Happy trails! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

The Norco Sight and Ibis Mojo HD4 do the same job, but very differently. If you are looking for a trail bike that is eager for laps in the bike park, or a big bike that does an impressive job of impersonating a little bike, these two have you covered. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

Our bike test podcasts from Sedona Mountain Bike Festival have finally returned with the Kona Process 153 and the Pivot Switchblade. One surprised, while the other served up exactly what we'd expected.

Julien Absalon retires, Richie Rude is back on top, Steven has yet to meet Yolanda Neff, Jonathan is selling bike stuff, and we answered a bunch of questions including how to get your dropper post to not slip, why matchmakers may not be a good idea, and why this "gravel" thing is so popular. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

Our first trail documentary episode highlights an unlikely but undeniable mecca for mountain biking, and the upcoming location for the newest Epic Rides event – Bentonville, Arkansas and the Oz Trails Off-Road. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Music: www.bensound.com

Todd Sadow is as core a mountain biker as they come, and maybe that's why his race series is booming while many others are shrinking. We sat down with the Epic Rides Founder and CEO to figure out why he got into race promotion, what he's doing differently, and how he goes about planning and organizing an event. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

Sea Otter came and went leaving a whole mess of new bikes, parts and race results in its wake, and we were there to take it all in. Add in a first ride review of the Yeti SB100 and a quick course preview of the Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road and you've got a packed episode of the MTB Podcast! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers. Head over to www.MTBpodcast.com/store/ to get your parts, accessories and MTB Podcast swag.

Jeff Cayley, CEO of Worldwide Cyclery, joins us for a candid discussion on the state of bike shops and how the internet is actually helping mountain bikers, a discussion on the recent rise of high quality forks, and took some time to answer your questions. *Topics Covered in This Episode* - EWS Rd. 2: Manizales - Trek Full Stache - Formula air spring volume spacers - Rockshox Lyrik vs. Fox 36 vs. MRP Ribbon vs. Cane Creek Helm - What is the best vehicle for mountain bikers? - Best camera to carry with you on the trail - Do oval chainrings work? - Is Downieville too gnarly? - Best way to follow a training plan for MTB - How many frame warranties is too many? - How to install a cassette on an XD driver - Should you buy a demo bike? - How to properly install tubeless rim tape - How to stop tubeless tires from leaking - Are the internet and bike shops at odds with each other? - The future of bike shops and MTB retail - POC Ventral - Gorilla Tape for tubeless - Quarq Shockwiz

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.

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.