MTB Podcast

2:10 Why is Nate here? 2:33 New Ergon GFR1 grips 3:06 Other grip options 5:25 Nate working with Elliot Jackson 9:45 Questions from riders for Nate 11:25 Diet and Nutrition 15:56 Top riding destinations 19:34 Tips for weekend warriors 24:22 What are we riding? We are back for another episode of the MTB Podcast presented by Worldwide Cyclery. Today, our hosts Jeff Cayley and Jared Erickson are joined by the man himself, Mr. Nate Hills. For those that don't know, Nate is a professional mountain biker and YouTube creator that travels the world filming himself ride some of the coolest places imaginable. Today he is in the house to talk about the new Ergon GFR1 grips, life on the road, diet, training, and even tequila preference. If you thought last week's episode was good, you are going to love this one! Eliot Jackson going OTB in slippers: https://youtu.be/nnbpMy9vM9c Growth Cycling Foundation: www.instagram.com/growcyclingfoundation/ Grow Cycling Yeti SB150 Giveaway: go.rallyup.com/e38eff Chasing Epic MTB Adventures: https://chasingepicmtb.com/ Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZoC1sIG-vVtLsJDSbeYyw Watch our video on Ergon Bike: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/blogs/worldwide-cyclery-blog/new-ergon-saddles-grips-for-2020-product-lineup-overview-video Jeff's UNNO Dash Dream Build: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/blogs/worldwide-cyclery-blog/unno-dash-dream-build-video Submit any and all questions to podcast@worldwidecyclery.com

2:52 COVID and the Bike industry 6:20 Cool things happening in the industry right now 10:31 Trailforks Karma 14:19 Bike Tech Stuff 15:23 Superboost 21:00 Have we hit a product innovation plateau? 23:30 Consumer direct bike brands 24:52 What are you riding now? 32:03 Closing thoughts Welcome to the first episode of the MTB Podcast presented and hosted by Worldwide Cyclery. Today, we are joined by host Jeff Cayley and co-host Jared Erickson to discuss all that is going on in the mountain bike world. In this episode, we cover COVID and its impact on mountain biking, cool things happening in the bike industry, super boost spacing, consumer-direct bike brands, and what bikes each of them is currently riding. Get ready because this one will have you laughing from start to finish. Enjoy! Growth Cycling Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/growcyclingfoundation/ Grow Cycling Yeti SB150 Giveaway: https://go.rallyup.com/e38eff Santa Cruz PayDirt: https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/paydirt Trail Forks Karma: https://www.trailforks.com/karma/ COVID Updates: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/blogs/worldwide-cyclery-blog/our-current-business-operations-during-covid-19-updated-frequently Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZoC1sIG-vVtLsJDSbeYyw Jeff's UNNO Dash Dream Build: https://youtu.be/JLy08bEallA Salsa Blackthorn and Cassidy Review: https://youtu.be/GlkjlJw0Pj8 Consumer Direct Bike Brands video: https://youtu.be/vibC31bYeP8 Reno Trip video: https://youtu.be/hyeKubJ1O44 Submit any and all questions to podcast@worldwidecyclery.com

Ellen Noble is one of the best cyclocross racers in the USA, and Alexey Vermeulen is one of the best time trialists in the country, so what the heck are they doing at the Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road, and what have they learned coming from different disciplines into MTB? This episode is packed full of fascinating insights that will help us all appreciate and enjoy riding more! Ellen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenlikesbikes/ Alexey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexeyvermeulen/ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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.

Jonathan and Steven are back with a comparison of XX1 AXS, mechanical Eagle, and XTR 9100, as well as a Carson City Off-Road update and a deep dive on cockpit setup. Enjoy! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Topics covered in this episode: • Which is best: AXS, Eagle, or XTR 9100? • CXhairs race coverage: https://www.youtube.com/user/CXHairs • Epic Rides: Carson City Off-Road update • Cockpit setup deep dive • Wolftooth B-Rad System: https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/collections/b-rad-system • Rapid Reboot Recovery Boots: https://rapidreboot.com/ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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.

Dialed Health's Derek Teel joins Jonathan for a discussion on modern geometry, mixed wheel sizes, a a deep dive on nutrition, weight management and strength training for mountain bikers. Enjoy! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Topics covered in this episode: • Dialed Health: https://dialedhealth.com/ • Derek’s Free Core Training Program: https://dialedhealth.com/programs/no-equipement-core-workout• Derek’s Total Body Dumbbell Program: https://dialedhealth.com/programs/total-body-dumbbell-workout • Pinkbike Fantasy Leagues: https://www.pinkbike.com/contest/fantasy/enduro/ • Cape Epic thoughts • Yolanda Neff is a downhill racer!? • Are mixed wheelsize bikes the next thing? • EWS thoughts • Updates from the XC world • Payson McElveen's White Rim Record • New Rockshox Suspension: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-ride-rockshoxs-updated-lyrik-and-new-deluxe-shock.html • New Race Face cranks: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/race-face-launches-its-new-next-sl-crankset.html • Santa Cruz Megatower: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-ride-santa-cruz-megatower.html • Stumpjumper EVO • How to get rid of back pain on the bike • How to maintain the SB100 Switch Infinity link • Yoga for MTB riders • SRAM Eagle AXS thoughts • How to lose weight like a cyclist • A guide to macro and calorie counting • High carb vs. low carb • Carb cycling and nutrient timing • A guide to periodized training • How to fit in strength training with cycling • Strength training exercises for MTB athletes • Is strength training cross-training? • How to manage a caloric defecit • The Bontrager ION 200RT and Flare RT light set: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/equipment/cycling-accessories/bike-lights/bike-light-sets/bontrager-ion-200-rt/flare-rt-light-set/p/23710/?colorCode=black –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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.

Jonathan and Steven are back to discuss racing news, answer listener questions on everything from cheap groupsets to Heart Rate Variability. Tune in and enjoy! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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.

Jonathan and Steven cover news including the beautiful new Intense M29 and "interesting" YT Jeffsy 29 release, plus a great set of questions from listeners including crank arm length, oval chainrings, flats vs. clips, skinwall tires and getting more kids on bikes. Thanks for listening and enjoy! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Topics covered in this episode: - Jonathan's ski trip at @PowderCreekLodge : https://www.instagram.com/powdercreeklodge - The new YT Jeffsy 29: https://www.vitalmtb.com/interstitial?page=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vitalmtb.com%2Fvideos%2Fmember%2FNEW-YT-JEFFSY-VIDEO-WITH-CHRISTOPHER-WALKEN%2C36233%2Fsspomer%2C2 - Intense's gorgeous M29 downhill bike: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/review-intense-m29.html - Pinarello Go Bang (e-bike fire): https://www.pinkbike.com/news/video-bike-explodes-as-aftermarket-motor-catches-fire.html - Fox Transfer 175mm Dropper: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/press-release-fox-announces-175mm-transfer-dropper-post.htm - Cannondale Sessions w/Josh Bryceland and Crew: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/josh-bryceland-and-squad-form-the-cannondale-sessions.html - Does crank length really matter? - How crank length affects cadence and power output - Are downcountry and trail bikes too similar? - Why coil shocks can work on most bikes - Tips for helping kids enjoy riding - The benefits and drawbacks to oval rings - A fashionista's guide to skinwall tires - How to make a Rockshox Reverb more reliable - Why clips vs. flats is a silly debate - New trail bike choices - Power meter options for fat bikes - A guide to understanding dirt types –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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.

Your questions answered! Enjoy, share and rate! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Topics covered in this episode: - Team Rumors 2019 - Epic Rides 2019 Race Registration opens soon! - Pinkbike's Field Tests - Bike Mag's Bible of Bike Tests - Reliable dropper posts - XCM National Championships and why USAC needs to improve - Watches vs. head units - Our favorite "cheap" bikes - How to use the winter season to get faster - Ceramic coating vs. vinyl wrapping - Why Jonathan is moving on from the RS-1 - Our favorite bottom bracket standard (not what you think...) - Why your bike has too much travel - How to stop your fork from diving - Best first MTB for roadies - Theories about Intense and if the Sniper XC actually exists - Fashion "rules" of helmets and eyewear - The strange utilization of removable cheek pads - Why you should put your MTB on the trainer - Cross-training for MTB - Use cases for the Quarq Shockwiz - Jonathan is doing Leadville - Why a full suspension is better for Leadville - When should you replace your helmet? - How to avoid hand and arm fatigue while riding - Cornering technique tips that solve almost every form problem –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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.

Jonathan and Steven weigh in on the doping news in EWS, Interbike's disappearance, and then a full episode with Stans / Pivot Pro Team's Keegan Swenson! Many of you are planning next year's big riding and racing plans, and we feel like in 2019 there is a race format for every type of rider. Keegan joined us as we went through each format of racing, how to train for them, what equipment you need, our favorite events for each genre, and pro tips for each. It's packed full of useful info, so enjoy, share and rate! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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.

We’re back with an extra-long episode! Steven outlines his guide to discovering Mechanical Trail, team rumors, the outlandish Trust The Message fork, a discussion on Red Bull Rampage, OZ Trails Off-Road and why it was so hard on equipment, a whole bunch of listener questions, the Vorsprung Luftkappe, and why blinky lights are actually a good idea. Steven’s Mechanical Trail formula: Mechanical Trail = Tire Radius x COS(Head Angle) - Fork Offset See our Instagram for a diagram that explains this formula. www.instagram.com/mtbpodcast Tune in, send those questions to us, share the podcast with your friends, and get all your gear and parts in our store.