Jonathan and Steven cover some big retirement news, a new 7,000' descent in Downieville, a deep dive on drivetrains and hacks and cover your questions!

Topics covered in this episode:

• Todd Wells has retired :(

• Sho-Air pulls out of the US Cup

• Downieville's new 7,000' descent: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/downieville-downhill-now-boasts-7000-vertical-feet-of-descending.html

• John Tomac: American Mountain Bike Legend - Video: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/john-tomac-american-mountain-bike-legend-video.html

• Can Fox remotes be used on Rockshox suspension, and vice versa?

• Is MTB mechanics a viable career?

• Should clydesdales avoid carbon?

• What tire width should most people have?

• What is a good budget kids MTB?

• Affordable road bikes for training

• The one reason a Reverb is better than other dropper posts

• Is it bad to train with clipless pedals and ride in flats?

• What power meters are best for MTB?

• How to know when your head tube height is correct

• The ultimate guide to drivetrains