MTB Podcast – Episode 33 – Interbike, World Champs, concussions, rotational weight + more!

Steven and Jonathan spend nearly the entire episode answering your questions, but first, a few words on Interbike, World Championships, concussions in XC racing & more!

Topics covered in this episode:

• Concussions in XC racing

• World Champs quick & dirty recap

• Why do stock bikes come with bad components?

• Why you should (usually) have your saddle parallel to the ground

• Knolly 4x4 vs. Banshee KS-Link vs. Canfield Balance

• 27.5" trainer tires

• Do lighter cranks reduce rotational weight?

• Is there such a thing as a "perfect bike fit"?

• What's the deal with fat bikes??

• Are removable chin bar helmets the future for MTB?

• Are KTM mountain bikes legit?

• Good riding in the Bay Area

• How to improve traction in California dirt

• Reusing quicklinks

• What is a tire's "drift zone", and is it bad?

• Should you buy a bike specifically for the trainer?

• Is a QR to thru-axle upgrade really worth it?

• What causes a shock to "knock"?

• Is Interbike dead?

• New GoPro6 review

• Bear Growl Century gravel ride