MTB Podcast

Jonathan and Steven cover XC training questions, what tubeless sealant is best and how to use it, if bike fits are important on an MTB and how to get them, the latest industry news, and how to sell your bike! Topics covered in this episode: • How much sealant should you use for a 29" wheel? • Which sealant is best? • How often should you change your sealant? • Should you clean the sealant off of the inside of your tires? • Is it normal to not be able to put out as much power on the trainer? • How to maintain fitness for a whole season • How to find new trails in your area or when traveling • What is the best budget XC bike? • What is the best budget trail bike? • What to know when upgrading your shock • The Dirty Sanchez Enduro (TDS Enduro) explained • Lea Davison off Specialized and on Luna Pro Team • Shimano's camera auto records attacks: http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/shimanos-new-action-cameras-can-auto-record-every-time-you-attack-49019/ • Bike Magazine's Bible of Bike Tests: Cannondale Scalpel SI: http://www.bikemag.com/2017-bible-of-bike-tests/review-cannondale-scalpel-si/#3UbgDXO5SQMB2kfA.97 • Tips on how to make sure your bike sells quick • Cyclocross World Champs: https://www.youtube.com/user/ucichannel

The always outspoken Kurt Gensheimer (AKA "The Angry Singlespeeder") joins us to answer your questions, opine on the news and give us the local's perspective on Downieville. Topics covered in this episode: • How to use a mountain bike for indoor training • Are rollers outdated? • How to stay motivated throughout the season • How to plan a season of racing • How to make mountain biking less expensive • Are carbon wheels really that good? • How to build up a cheap, durable yet light wheelset • Is the Rockshox RS-1 worth the cost? • What's a better investment: carbon wheels or carbon frame? • Is it possible to be a good climber while living in a flat area? • How to train to be a better climber • Enduro training and racing tips • Lance Armstrong and some of the U.S. Postal Team are racing the 24 Hours of Old Pueblo • GT Marketing Manager Andrew Cho paralyzed: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/wishing-andrew-cho-a-speedy-recovery-2017.html • Old Rampage Site for sale for oil and gas: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/old-rampage-site-for-sale-for-oil-and-gas.html • Scott Sports & Velosolutions Join Forces in 2017: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/scott-sports-and-velosolutions-join-forces-in-2017.html • 2017 EWS Entries Open Next Week: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/2017-enduro-world-series-entries-open-next-week.html • Andrew Neethling retires: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/andrew-neethling-announces-his-retirement-from-racing-2017.html • Anne-Caroline Chausson signs with Commencal: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/anne-caroline-chausson-returns-home-press-release.html • 2017 Trek Factory Racing Roster: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/trek-factory-racing-announces-mtb-roster-for-2017.html • Neko Mulally on YT: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/neko-mulally-joins-the-yt-mob-2017.html • SRAM replaces ODLO as co-sponsor of Scott XC team: http://reviews.mtbr.com/sram-new-co-title-sponsor-of-double-olympic-champ-scott-xc-team • Nate Hills Followcam Friday Best of 2016: http://reviews.mtbr.com/nate-hills-best-of-followcamfriday-2016 • Downieville, The Lost Sierra and Yuba Expeditions: http://www.yubaexpeditions.com • Backcountry ski setups: http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com • Steven's trainer music picks • Mavic Crossmax XL Pro Shoes: https://shop.mavic.com/en-us/crossmax-xl-pro-shoe-d6196.html

Jonathan and Steven talk downhill news, rider signings and contract woes, bargain enduro bikes, Kyle Mears & Nate Hills are insane, supercross talk, how to become an MTB bro how to lay out a training plan for mountain bikers and bike racks. • Rat Boy done with world cup: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/50to01-talk-josh-brycelands-2017-plans-video-2017.html • Rob Warner and Yoann Barelli on Commencal: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/welcome-yoann-barelli-commencal-2017.html • Marin Hawk Hill: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/marin-hawk-hill-review-2017.html • Kyle Mears is crazy: http://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/The-Hub,2/HOLY-S-T-Kyle-Mears-is-Gnarly,9558 • VitalMTB Bike of the Day: http://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Vital-Stat-Attack-2016-Bike-of-the-Day-Analysis,1502 • CyclingTips John Tomac interview: https://cyclingtips.com/2017/01/a-chat-with-a-legend-20-questions-with-john-tomac/ • How to become an MTB Bro: http://www.singletracks.com/blog/uncategorized/how-to-become-a-bro-brah-mountain-biker-in-25-easy-steps/ • Training Plan Talk: https://www.TrainerRoad.com • Bike Racks: http://www.kuatracks.com

Amy Morrison (Pro Enduro rider for Marin) joins us to cover all the new team announcements, product reviews and lets us know what's next for her season of enduro racing and what the current state of women's racing is in the world of MTB. Topics covered in this episode: • What enduro bike should you get? • How to train your legs to deal with long descents • What type of training should you do for enduro racing? • Scott Enduro Cup: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/2017-scott-enduro-cup-presented-by-vittoria-race-schedule-announced.html • Specialized Gravity: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/specialized-gravity-announces-2017-team-roster.html • Ibis Enduro Team: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/2017-ibis-enduro-race-team-press-release.html • Canyon Factory DH Team: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/the-canyon-factory-downhill-team-is-here-2017.html • Cannondale Factory Racing XC: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/cannondale-shakes-up-2017-factory-racing-roster.html • Brian Lopes & Ellsworth: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/ellsworth-announces-brian-lopes-as-team-rider.html • Santa Cruz Syndicate Roster: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/lorus-vergier-luca-shaw-join-santa-cruz-syndicate.html • Annika Langvad Interview: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/the-double-life-of-a-world-champion-annika-langvad-interview-2017.html • Reggie Miller & EWS: http://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/The-Hub,2/Reggie-Miller-Basketball-Great-Wishes-He-Could-Take-a-Year-Off-and-Race-the-Enduro-World-Series,9562 • KMC Winter Series: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/kmc-winter-series-round-1.html • Tallboy / Hightower Review: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/santa-cruz-tallboyhightower-review-2017.html • Trail Bike Review: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/trail-bikes-ridden-and-rated.html • Cane Creek DB IL: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/cane-creek-db-air-il-shock-opt-dropt-remotes-press-release.html • Nino Schurter's Scott Spark RC 900: http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/article/nino-schurters-scott-spark-rc-900-48907/ • Amy Morrison's 2017 racing plans • Current state of American Enduro • Women's racing: Is it enduro leading the way for all other disciplines? • Wahoo ELEMNT first impressions

What the MTB podcast is all about, who the hosts are, who it's for, and how you can get involved. Topics covered in this episode: • Troy Brosnan and Specialized part ways. http://www.bikemag.com/videos/specializeds-farewell-troy-brosnan/#sQTHHgR57cIyDbyJ.97 • 2017 Vida MTB Series: http://reviews.mtbr.com/2017-vida-mtb-series-schedule-announced • Yeti SB5.5 Review by Pinkbike: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/yeti-sb55-review-2016.html • Nate Hills Pipe Dream Moab Follow Cam Friday: http://www.bikemag.com/videos/pov-pipe-dream-moab-utah/#aTMwAg8qlg6AE4TK.97 • MTBR Rider of the year Award: http://reviews.mtbr.com/mtbr-best-of-2016-awards-rider-of-the-year • MTBR Tire of the year: http://reviews.mtbr.com/mtbr-best-of-2016-awards-mountain-bike-tire • Elite Quick Motion Rollers: http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_601596_-1___?utm_source=Google • Supacaz Bar Tape: https://supacaz.com/

Jonathan and Steven cover the yearly awards from VitalMTB and MTBR, discuss the future of XC, The Carson City Off Road by Epic Rides, suspension setup and whether Park Tools are worth the cost. Topics covered in this episode: • Greg Minnaar accepts Director role at Rush Sports: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/minnaar-to-take-on-new-challenge-in-2017.html • VitalMTB bike of the year: http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/2016-BIKE-OF-THE-YEAR-Vital-MTB-Shreddy-Awards,32853/sspomer,2 • Vital MTB product of the year:(http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/2016-MTB-PRODUCT-OF-THE-YEAR-Shreddy-Awards,32839/sspomer,2 • Vital MTB Rider of the year: http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/2016-RIDER-OF-THE-YEAR-Vital-MTB-Shreddy-Awards,32831/sspomer,2 • MTBR enduro bike of the year: http://reviews.mtbr.com/mtbr-best-of-2016-awards-enduro-bikes • MTBR XC bike of the year: http://reviews.mtbr.com/mtbr-best-of-2016-awards-cross-country-bike • MTBR innovation of the year: http://reviews.mtbr.com/mtbr-best-of-2016-awards-innovation-of-the-year • MTBR protective gear of the year: http://reviews.mtbr.com/mtbr-best-of-2016-awards-protective-gear • MTBR dropper post of the year: http://reviews.mtbr.com/mtbr-best-of-2016-awards-dropper-post • MTBR fork of the year: http://reviews.mtbr.com/mtbr-best-of-2016-awards-suspension-fork • Carson City Off-Road: http://www.epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/course-info/ • How to set your sag on a mountain bike • What to do after you set your sag • How to dial in and test mtb suspension • Are park tools better than cheap tools? • Which bike stands are worth your money? • The Wahoo ELEMNT: http://www.wahoofitness.com/gps-bike-computer-elemnt • UCoat It epoxy garage floor coating: http://ucoatit.com