Topics covered in this episode:

• Stans S1 Wheelset Pinkbike Review: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/stans-s1-wheelset-review.html

• Select CES rounds get EWS qualification points

• Are points of engagement really that important?

• How to enjoy climbing

• What is the best crank length for MTB?

• Do long cranks really cause pedal strikes?

• What GPS is best for mountain biking?

• How to get your partner into riding

• What e-collars are best for trail dogs?

• How to remove stubborn pedals

• What to do if you don't have bike demos nearby

• How to find MTB shoes that fit

• Good 24" mountain bikes for kids

• Are stiff wheels better?

• How aluminum bike parts can be better than carbon

• MTB apparel style guide

Topics covered in this episode:

• Stans S1 Wheelset Pinkbike Review: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/stans-s1-wheelset-review.html

• Select CES rounds get EWS qualification points

• Are points of engagement really that important?

• How to enjoy climbing

• What is the best crank length for MTB?

• Do long cranks really cause pedal strikes?

• What GPS is best for mountain biking?

• How to get your partner into riding

• What e-collars are best for trail dogs?

• How to remove stubborn pedals

• What to do if you don't have bike demos nearby

• How to find MTB shoes that fit

• Good 24" mountain bikes for kids

• Are stiff wheels better?

• How aluminum bike parts can be better than carbon

• MTB apparel style guide

This is the most important episode we've put out.

Kurt "The Angry Singlespeeder" Gensheimer joins us for an in depth discussion and debate on the controversial topic of bikes in federally designated Wilderness.

This is a MASSIVELY important issue for us mountain bikers to be aware of. Please send us your questions and thoughts on the issue, and get involved!

This is the most important episode we've put out.

Kurt "The Angry Singlespeeder" Gensheimer joins us for an in depth discussion and debate on the controversial topic of bikes in federally designated Wilderness.

This is a MASSIVELY important issue for us mountain bikers to be aware of. Please send us your questions and thoughts on the issue, and get involved!

Steven and Jonathan squeaked in a quick episode to answer your questions for boxing day. Enjoy, and get out and shred on those new bikes!

Steven and Jonathan squeaked in a quick episode to answer your questions for boxing day. Enjoy, and get out and shred on those new bikes!

Take a deep dive into all things trail dogs – breeds, gear, training and more.

• New Canyon Spectral

• IMBA Opposes Wilderness Access For Bikes

• How to fix slipping lock-on grips

• Best power meters for slim crankset clearance or wide Q-Factor

• Are Nickel or Titanium coated chains worth it?

• When is it a good idea and a bad idea to bring a dog on a ride

• How to know if your dog is a good trail dog

• How to train your dog for mountain biking

• Trail dog etiquette

• Gear your dog needs for mountain biking

• Flex Togs: https://togs.com/

• Easton E100 Handlebars: https://www.eastoncycling.com/products/details/e100-bar

Take a deep dive into all things trail dogs – breeds, gear, training and more.

• New Canyon Spectral

• IMBA Opposes Wilderness Access For Bikes

• How to fix slipping lock-on grips

• Best power meters for slim crankset clearance or wide Q-Factor

• Are Nickel or Titanium coated chains worth it?

• When is it a good idea and a bad idea to bring a dog on a ride

• How to know if your dog is a good trail dog

• How to train your dog for mountain biking

• Trail dog etiquette

• Gear your dog needs for mountain biking

• Flex Togs: https://togs.com/

• Easton E100 Handlebars: https://www.eastoncycling.com/products/details/e100-bar

Steven and Jonathan are back (sorry!) with a deep dive on night riding and discussions on the following:

• Niner Bikes declares Bankruptcy

• YT Consolidates but still has Zink

• Mercedes Benz partners with the UCI World Cup, but somehow ignores the fact that mountain bikers actually want their sprinter van, not their truck.

• Can you mix different brands of sealant?

• What is the difference between "domestic manufacturing" and "domestic development"?

• How carbon product development actually works

• Is the Fox 34 or the Pike a better short travel fork?

• How to adjust your geometry for a longer fork on an XC bike

• Best XC bike for Florida riding

• Should the Stages Dash be your next head unit?

• Why the pros still have a lot of room for improvement with training

• Why you don't want to use heart rate for structured interval training

• Night riding deep dive!

• Halo Lights Dog Collar: https://www.halolightsusa.com/

• Rogue TB-2 Trap Bar: https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-tb-2-trap-bar

Steven and Jonathan are back (sorry!) with a deep dive on night riding and discussions on the following:

• Niner Bikes declares Bankruptcy

• YT Consolidates but still has Zink

• Mercedes Benz partners with the UCI World Cup, but somehow ignores the fact that mountain bikers actually want their sprinter van, not their truck.

• Can you mix different brands of sealant?

• What is the difference between "domestic manufacturing" and "domestic development"?

• How carbon product development actually works

• Is the Fox 34 or the Pike a better short travel fork?

• How to adjust your geometry for a longer fork on an XC bike

• Best XC bike for Florida riding

• Should the Stages Dash be your next head unit?

• Why the pros still have a lot of room for improvement with training

• Why you don't want to use heart rate for structured interval training

• Night riding deep dive!

• Halo Lights Dog Collar: https://www.halolightsusa.com/

• Rogue TB-2 Trap Bar: https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-tb-2-trap-bar