January 22, 2025

Can XC Bikes Enduro? MTB Pants, Hip Packs, Hardtails on Hard Trails & More! [RNL S1, Ep 50]

1 hour

Do we need to 're' unlock mountain bike skills we have already learned but not used on the trails in a long time? Episode 50 is a classic as we discuss the "Ride and Laugh Cabin/Museum," breakaway pants, hardtails on hard-trails, hip packs and much more!

Dan and Sage learn the best way to land your mountain bike while discussing how much water we need on a ride, hip-pack vs. hydration packs, more winter ride tips, and demos of Pivot Cycles at South Mountain. Can a modern XC bike possibly replace a trail or enduro bike on gnarly trails? What happens on the trail, stays on the trail!? Join us for all the laughs, jokes, stoke, tips, encouragement and mountain bike joy!

MTB Gratitude of the Week

Sage: Shimano MW 501 - Sage appreciates these high performance winter shoes. The Shimanos are great on all but the coldest of rides. The shoes are light-weight, waterproof and comfortable. A good pair of fall/winter shoes is a worthy investment that should last many seasons! Check out Sage’s review here: https://youtu.be/1rX7cOGaTuk

Dan: Hector's portable, mini, electric air compressor! - This tiny air compressor saved Dan a ton of time on the trail as it not only re-inflated his flat tire, but seated a tubeless tire to the rim! This powerful little compressor was super impressive, so Dan immediately bought one! Mini-Air Compressor: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8JGD9X8

MTB Tip of the Week:

When climbing on your mountain bike, shift your weight to the front of the saddle. This weight shift will keep you balanced and keep your rear wheel glued to the trail! You are crushing your next climb!

Featured Riders:

Brian on The Bike - https://www.instagram.com/brian_on_a_bike/

Sean - https://www.instagram.com/saguarosingletrack/

Stick - https://www.instagram.com/stephenstoccardo/

Arturo - https://www.instagram.com/byclas_mtb/

Hector - https://www.instagram.com/pa.ncho6744/

Jaime – https://www.instagram.com/jaime_rued/

Additional Links:

Pivot Demo - https://global.pivotcycles.com/collections/demo-bikes

USWE Pack - https://uswe.com/en-us/bike

Desert Trails Bike Park - https://www.visitmesa.com/directory/desert-trails-park-parks/

The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/i1VtXSJ7hZY

The Ride and Laugh MTB podcast is hosted by Dan @the_ride_abides and Sage @TrailSage. Join us as we discuss all things mountain biking! Riding technique, MTB gear, bikes, nutrition, fitness, mindset and more! Feel the gratitude. Flow on the trails, Flow in life! Please enjoy the content then like and subscribe. Join the Ride & Laugh community in the comments and/or [email protected].

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