MTB Podcast

MTB Podcast – Episode 15 – Handlebars, stems, headsets & other front end things


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Jonathan and Steven cover why you should have wide bars, but not too wide, why you should have a short stem, but not too short, and how to find the perfect size of each. Add on to that headsets and fork offsets and the front end of your bike is covered!
Topics covered in this episode:
• TDS Enduro 2017 update
• Crankworx results: http://www.crankworx.com/2017-results/
• How to make sure you are eating enough during a race
• How much food should you eat before a race?
• How often should you service your hub?
• Are simple hard tails a good purchase?
• Are most people buying the wrong bike?
• How to keep your fork seals in good condition.
• What is the difference between a short, mid and long cage derailleur?
• Do e*thirteen cassettes shift well with Shimano and SRAM?
• How to know what handlebar size you need
• What length and angle stem should you use?
• How many spacers should you use on your steerer tube?
• What headset should you get?
• What is fork offset?
• Quarq ShockwizReview Pt. 2
• Steven's Cannondale bike that he probably shouldn't be talking about yet ... in fact, ignore this, we have no clue what we are talking about... for at least a few more days until the embargo lifts. ;)
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