Demystifying MTB

In this episode, we're delving into the world of mountain bike suspension with Dave from Dialled Telemetry. Dave brings a unique perspective to suspension tuning based on his scientific background and his now years of experience helping riders around the world use data acquisition to tune their suspension.

Discover how front and rear braking impact forks and shocks, including the intriguing concept of anti-rise in frame and suspension design. Learn practical tips for adjusting suspension dials effectively, demystifying the process for riders of all levels.

Explore Dialled Telemetry's journey from a personal experiment to a full-fledged service, offering personalized bike setups based on real-world data. Dave also shares his vision for the future of MTB suspension technology, and his visions for usspnesion in a perfect world.

Dave's history: https://theloamwolf.com/2021/07/06/suspension-tuning-for-the-average-joe/

Dialled Telemetry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dialled.telemetry

Anti-rise blog: https://www.dialled-telemetry.com/post/unlocking-the-dance-the-harmonious-interplay-of-braking-and-suspension-in-mountain-biking-part

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Presented by: Matt Miller (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MTB PhD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Rohan Martin (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sweaty Techie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Today is all about getting the most out of your bike - with data to prove it! Following manufacturer's brake pad bedding protocol will allow you to get the most out of your brake, while bedding them in the wrong way can lead to AT LEAST FIVE potential issues with your brakes and/or safety. If you have noisy, weak, inconsistent or fading brakes, it could have to do with the simple 12-minute step you're skipping. We discuss the data associated with thermal decomposition and transfer layers duing pad bedding, tell you our pad bedding hacks, and also delve into the data from doing it the wrong way. If you want to ride faster and in more control on downhills, this is for you!

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Presented by: Matt Miller (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MTB PhD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Rohan Martin (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sweaty Techie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

As a self-proclaimed "suspension geek," Jono's passion for all things MTB tech shines through as he combines his love for math and physics with the intricacies of suspension systems. He started The Suspension Lab as a way to focus on helping riders get the most out of their suspension - from custom tunes on the dopest setups to simply getting your bike feeling good. From vibration analysis and fluid dynamics to friction, calculus, and material properties, Jono's expertise covers a wide range of disciplines that contribute to the performance of mountain bike suspension. We consider him the don of suspension, and by the end of this episode, you will too.

Jono is passionate about using data logging systems and accelerometers to compliment rider feelings. He was an early adopter of the Motion Instruments system, and regularly uses his dyno for advanced custom tunes. By quantifying the sensations of comfort and stability on the bike, he aims to push the boundaries of suspension performance even further. Additionally, he has been honing his skills in analysis techniques using the powerful Python programming language, demonstrating his commitment to innovative approaches and pushing the Suspension Lab to the cutting edge.

But don’t assume that only data nerds will benefit from this one - Jono strongly believes that rider feeling are the primary tool for suspension tuning, especially to get within the ballpark of your perfect setup.

The Suspension Lab: https://thesuspensionlab.nz/

On the gram: https://www.instagram.com/thesuspensionlab/

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Presented by: Matt Miller (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MTB PhD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Rohan Martin (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sweaty Techie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Join us today with Jamie from New Zealand Mountain Biking as we unravel the power of confidence in enhancing your riding experience. Jamie is a MTB skills coach and leads MTB tours on some of the best trails on Earth. He has ridden with riders of every level, and has come up with a few simple techniques to help riders get the most from their riding experience, and knows a thing or two on how to read a trail and create new lines. From fearless descents to mastering cornering techniques, Jamie and Rohan share invaluable insights into tackling various trail conditions. Unleash your true potential as a rider and learn how confidence can make all the difference on the trail. Get ready for an engaging conversation packed with practical tips and expert advice that will leave you inspired to push your limits. Tune in now and unlock the key to a more fulfilling mountain biking journey.

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Learn more about the BrakeAce Method on our site ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brakeace.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

And download our app to check out some sample rides to see how you can unlock your own Key Opportunities for smoother riding and faster times ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brakeace.app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Presented by: Matt Miller (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MTB PhD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Rohan Martin (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sweaty Techie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

We all do it - we get stuck in a rut and plateau in our riding. Our skills, fitness and general riding ability suffers because we stopped learning and trying new things. All hope is not lost! Once you identify the rut you're in, it's time to make a simple training strategy to get out of it. We explore some of the ruts we've been stuck in, and how we can continuosly improve. We discuss things like different types of terrain, 10,000 hours in MTB, exploring new trails, enjoying being worse for a little, East Coast versus West Coast racing, always riding the same trails, and how improving in your Key Opportunities can help you unlock a new level on any trail.

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Learn more about the BrakeAce Method on our site ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brakeace.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

And download our app to check out some sample rides to see how you can unlock your own Key Opportunities for smoother riding and faster times ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brakeace.app⁠⁠⁠⁠

This podcast is brought to you by BrakeAce: Own the Mountain and unlock free speed with the world's first wireless brake sensor and ride analysis app - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brakeace.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Presented by: Matt Miller (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MTB PhD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Rohan Martin (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sweaty Techie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Professional MTB skills coach, Matt Wilkins from Mountain Biking Coaching Australia joins us today to talk all about how to corner on a MTB. Cornering is a highly complex topic, but we break it down into some simple things you can think about to corner faster on your next ride. We talk about things like pressure, traction, turning or leaning the bike, bike-body separation, changing direction, where to brake in corners, riding off-camber, looking ahead and scanning the trail, what the pros do to ride so fast, and so much more! This was a super fun episode and Matt is an awesome and passionate MTBer himself, so we really think you'll enjoy this episode and benefit from the takeaways.

Learn more about Matt Wilkins here: https://www.mountainbikecoaching.com.au/

Or follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtbcoachingaus/

Link to pro racer Bryb Dickerson's braking data: https://youtu.be/8rbQSuHCt7g

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This podcast is brought to you by BrakeAce: Own the Mountain and unlock free speed with the world's first wireless brake sensor and ride analysis app - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brakeace.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Presented by: Matt Miller (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MTB PhD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Rohan Martin (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sweaty Techie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

We've found that we ride slower and brake more when the bike is fully locked than when we're riding properly tuned suspension. Like a lot more. Brake Time, FlowScore and Brake Checks were all up on the rigid bike. But do we all really need 6 inches of travel? Can you ride downhill on a trail bike? Is 140mm enough for Enduro? Well, if you listened to our tire testing episode, you'll remember that we were able to completely change the bike and how we brake simply by changing the tires - not increasing suspension. There are all kinds of suspension gizmos out there, but do lockouts on long travel bikes mean they will climb better at all? We don't think so! Have a lsisten in here as we explore the limits of bike travel and try to figure out if one bike will ever be enough.

Learn more about the BrakeAce Method on our site ⁠⁠https://www.brakeace.com/⁠⁠

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Presented by: Matt Miller (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MTB PhD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Rohan Martin (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sweaty Techie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Preriding for enduro, XC and Downhill races can leave you tired and confused. But it doesn;t have to be that way! In today's episode, we go through a workout prescribed to MTB riders around the world, and dig in to how we can get the most from the trails on the day before our race. We discuss things like nutrition, cooldown, pacing, GoPro video, data overlay, Key Opportunities, how we race differently compared with how we preride, and how to make your race count.

Learn more about the BrakeAce Method on our site ⁠https://www.brakeace.com/⁠

And download our app to check out some smaple rides to see how you can unlock your own Key Opportunities for smoother riding and faster times ⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brakeace.app⁠

This podcast is brought to you by BrakeAce: Own the Mountain and unlock free speed with the world's first wireless brake sensor and ride analysis app - ⁠⁠⁠⁠brakeace.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Presented by: Matt Miller (⁠⁠⁠⁠MTB PhD⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Rohan Martin (⁠⁠⁠⁠Sweaty Techie⁠⁠⁠⁠)

BrakeAce measures your braking and shows you where and what you can improve. But it's not about braking less! If you've ever felt clumsy on a trail or like you were a passnger on the bike, then this episode is for you. Our friend Kim wasn't feeling good on the bike, so she put BrakeAce back onto her bike and identified her Key Opportunities. After using the BrakeAce Method, she was able to imrove the way she rode in her KOs, and overall feel like a better rider and more in control on the trail. And it was good timing! This counts as some practice for the next enduro race coming up, which will be her first ever enduro MTB race! Gooooo Kim!

Learn more about the BrakeAce Method on our site https://www.brakeace.com/

And download our app to check out some smaple rides to see how you can unlock your own Key Opportunities for smoother riding and faster times https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brakeace.app

This podcast is brought to you by BrakeAce: Own the Mountain and unlock free speed with the world's first wireless brake sensor and ride analysis app - ⁠⁠⁠brakeace.com⁠⁠⁠

Presented by: Matt Miller (⁠⁠⁠MTB PhD⁠⁠⁠) and Rohan Martin (⁠⁠⁠Sweaty Techie⁠⁠⁠)

Professional MTB coach Brian Larivere has been racing and coaching MTB for many years. He's a TrainingPeaks and USAC certified coach, and he knows a thing or two about getting the most out of his athletes. Brian joins us today to disucuss his top 3 tips for training for MTB racing at every level - whether you race XC, Enduro, or Downhill. Brian's top tips are: train your engine, improve your skills, and focus on going fast on trails. We open up these tips, dig into the science, and give you a number of takeaways that you can try right now! We talk about things like braking, pacing, workouts, cornering, descending and more! If you want to learn more about coach Brian Lariviere, check out his site here: ⁠www.bjlcoaching.com/⁠

This podcast is brought to you by BrakeAce: Own the Mountain with the world's most powerful ride improvement tool and advanced riding analysis platform - ⁠⁠brakeace.com⁠⁠

Presented by: Matt Miller (⁠⁠MTB PhD⁠⁠) and Rohan Martin (⁠⁠Sweaty Techie⁠⁠)