MTB Podcast

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.

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

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.

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

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/

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

We're back with a quick run-through of listener questions! Keep'em coming at www.MTBpodcast.com

Bike racks and transporting your bike is a topic that suffers from wrongfully assumed understanding. It seems straightforward, and it is, but small nuances of how and where you rack your bike can make your life easier, save your vehicle and save your bike. Topics Covered In This Episode: • Hope is refunding their bike customers: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/hope-error-in-your-favor-collect-2000.html • Cam Zink is off Rockshox: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/cam-zink-off-sram-rockshox.html • Vida MTB Series 2018: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/vida-mtb-series-2018-schedule-womens-skills-clinics.html • Stans Pivot Pro Team: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/stans-pivot-pro-team-updates-roster-pivot-cycles-commits-through-tokyo-2020.html • Knolly embraces 157 SuperBoost: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/knolly-moves-entire-lineup-to-157mm-spacing-157trail.html • SRAM's new crankset standard: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/srams-new-dub-cranks-and-bottom-brackets-first-look.html • EWS Introduces Continental Series: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/ews-launches-new-continental-enduro-series-2018.html • Things to look for when going to 27.5 from 29 inch wheels • How to diagnose creaking in your bike • Fork offset and how it will affect your handling • Ideal training setup for a mountain biker • How to discover if a tire has low rolling resistance • What type of bike is best for Texas? • Suspension settings when setting sag • Comprehensive guide to bike racks • Polygiene Ant-Microbial Treatment: http://www.yeticycles.com/gear/ride/enduro-jersey?color=1 • Maxxis Maxx Grip Compound: http://www.maxxis.com/other-bicycle-information/bicycle-technology/compounds

Topics covered in this episode: • Stans S1 Wheelset Pinkbike Review: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/stans-s1-wheelset-review.html • Select CES rounds get EWS qualification points • Are points of engagement really that important? • How to enjoy climbing • What is the best crank length for MTB? • Do long cranks really cause pedal strikes? • What GPS is best for mountain biking? • How to get your partner into riding • What e-collars are best for trail dogs? • How to remove stubborn pedals • What to do if you don't have bike demos nearby • How to find MTB shoes that fit • Good 24" mountain bikes for kids • Are stiff wheels better? • How aluminum bike parts can be better than carbon • MTB apparel style guide

This is the most important episode we've put out. Kurt "The Angry Singlespeeder" Gensheimer joins us for an in depth discussion and debate on the controversial topic of bikes in federally designated Wilderness. This is a MASSIVELY important issue for us mountain bikers to be aware of. Please send us your questions and thoughts on the issue, and get involved!