Jonathan and Steven cover the yearly awards from VitalMTB and MTBR, discuss the future of XC, The Carson City Off Road by Epic Rides, suspension setup and whether Park Tools are worth the cost.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Greg Minnaar accepts Director role at Rush Sports: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/minnaar-to-take-on-new-challenge-in-2017.html

• VitalMTB bike of the year: http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/2016-BIKE-OF-THE-YEAR-Vital-MTB-Shreddy-Awards,32853/sspomer,2

• Vital MTB product of the year:(http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/2016-MTB-PRODUCT-OF-THE-YEAR-Shreddy-Awards,32839/sspomer,2

• Vital MTB Rider of the year: http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/2016-RIDER-OF-THE-YEAR-Vital-MTB-Shreddy-Awards,32831/sspomer,2

• MTBR enduro bike of the year: http://reviews.mtbr.com/mtbr-best-of-2016-awards-enduro-bikes

• MTBR XC bike of the year: http://reviews.mtbr.com/mtbr-best-of-2016-awards-cross-country-bike

• MTBR innovation of the year: http://reviews.mtbr.com/mtbr-best-of-2016-awards-innovation-of-the-year

• MTBR protective gear of the year: http://reviews.mtbr.com/mtbr-best-of-2016-awards-protective-gear

• MTBR dropper post of the year: http://reviews.mtbr.com/mtbr-best-of-2016-awards-dropper-post

• MTBR fork of the year: http://reviews.mtbr.com/mtbr-best-of-2016-awards-suspension-fork

• Carson City Off-Road: http://www.epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/course-info/

• How to set your sag on a mountain bike

• What to do after you set your sag

• How to dial in and test mtb suspension

• Are park tools better than cheap tools?

• Which bike stands are worth your money?

• The Wahoo ELEMNT: http://www.wahoofitness.com/gps-bike-computer-elemnt

• UCoat It epoxy garage floor coating: http://ucoatit.com