Demystifying MTB

We live in vastly different climates, but run similar tire setups -- at times! On some trails you can ride XC tires, but sometimes you need downhill casing. Which is best, and when should you use them? We did the tests and have data to show you.

Stan's NoTubes tire pressure calculator

Tire testing video - comparing XC to DH (with data)

Scientific article on tire volume, tire pressures and impact attenuation

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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)

Bike companies have traditionally stocked smaller rear rotors and larger front rotors on bikes. But why? We've found that riders are using their rear brakes more, so shouldn't the rear rotor be larger? In the episode we talk about the efforts of using the front versus the rear brake, and go over some analysis of two riders on the same trail with vastly different Brake Balance.

Blog post: https://www.brakeace.com/post/to-rear-brake-or-not-to-rear-brake-that-is-the-question

No front brake analysis video: https://youtu.be/Z01bxOVou2Q

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This podcast is brought to you by BrakeAce: Own the Mountain with the world's most in-depth riding analysis platform and the only brake sensor - brakeace.com

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

Flat pedals can be great - if you know how to ride them. We did a small experiment and found that a clipless pedal riders can go faster downhill by using flat pedals, and we have the braking analysis to prove it. But sometimes flat pedals just feel...slow! In this episode we talk about 3 simple techniques you can use to ride flat pedals as well as you ride clips, and go over some simple mistakes you may be doing without even knowing.

Do flat pedals win medals? BrakeAce analysis: https://youtu.be/WxqLKlqcCdE

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This podcast is brought to you by BrakeAce: Own the Mountain with the world's most in-depth riding analysis platform and the only brake sensor - brakeace.com

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

The BrakeAce method is 4 steps to your fastest ever downhills. On average, riders have saved 7 seconds per 2 minutes of trail using the BrakeAce Method on their mountain bikes. In this episode, we go over the 4 steps you can take to improving your FlowScore in your Key Opportunities. If you've ever wondered how you can ride smoother and beat your mates down hills, listen in for our secrets. Who know - you may even get yourself the KOM?!

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This podcast is brought to you by BrakeAce: Own the Mountain with the world's most in-depth riding analysis platform and the only brake sensor - brakeace.com

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

Right and left-handedness is nothing new, and it's akin to snowboarding/skating with the right or left foot forward. Similarly, we all have a preferred foot to lead with on the trails. This can create problems due to hip angles and bike-body separation, and is one of the reasons we have preferred turning directions. Our our hips and knees are the root of the problem, but being able to switch our lead foot on downhills can helps us be better prepared and for tacking descents. Listen in as Rohan explains his top tips for riding goofy.

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This podcast is brought to you by BrakeAce: Own the Mountain with the world's most in-depth riding analysis platform and the only brake sensor - brakeace.com

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

MTB handlebar evolution has seen clamp sizes grow from 25.4 to 31.8 and now 35mm, while widths have gone crazy from 500 to 800mm. What gives? And what are the benefits? Does anyone know??? There might be an ideal size for you, but it isn't easy to know when you've nailed it.

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This podcast is brought to you by BrakeAce: Own the Mountain with the world's most in-depth riding analysis platform and the only brake sensor - brakeace.com

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

Does the perfect body position exist for mountain biking? How can you stay centered on the bike to ride faster and improve your MTB skill? Listen in with our very own Rohan Martin on the ins and outs of body position for cornering, traction, downhill, braking and more so you can have more fun on the bike.

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)