Steven returns from BC and Jonathan gets ready for Whistler! But first, they cover the latest releases & answer your questions.

Topics covered in this episode:

• People are suing bike parks: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/injured-rider-unsuccessful-in-lawsuit-against-whistler-bike-park.html

• Pinkbike shows what goes into starting a bike company: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/pinkbike-went-to-taiwan-and-started-a-bike-company.html

• New Giant Anthem 29er: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/giant-introduces-new-anthem-29-xc-race-bike.html

• One Up EDC Tool: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/oneup-components-edc-everyday-carry-available-now.html

• 2018 Intense Carbine: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/intense-carbine-2018-first-look.html

• 2018 Marin Bikes: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/marin-2018-bikes.html

• 2018 Orbea Rallon: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/new-orbea-rallon-2018-first-look-and-first-ride.html

• Angelfire Pro XCT: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/pro-xct-and-pro-grt-return-to-angel-fire.html

• 2018 BMC Speedfox: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/bmc-speedfox-01-first-ride.html

• Tips for USA National Championships

• Why doesn't MTB racing have good coverage / exposure?

• Shoes, pads and pack picks of the hosts

• Is it bad to wear different brand kit than your bike?

• How to avoid nerves when racing

• Wide tires, plus bikes, short travel – how to choose

• Picking a bike that will be easy on your back

• How to use SRAM Eagle on a direct-drive trainer

• Why does your lower back tighten up when riding?

• Is there anything Jonathan and Steve disagree on?

• How to use Shimano cranks in a BB30 frame

• Why a modern XC bike could be the perfect bike for most people

• Should you lube your cables?

• High Altitude Lines: A Yeti Tribe Story: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/high-altitude-lines-a-yeti-tribe-story.html

• WTB PadLoc Grips: https://www.wtb.com/pages/wtb-introduces-padloc-grips