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

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

Jonathan is back from Point 2 Point and the hosts hither highlights of Eurobike and answer your questions.

Topics covered in this episode:

- Cane Creek Slam Stem: https://www.pinkbike.com/u/vernonfelton/blog/slam-that-stem-cane-creek-debuts-the-slamset-eurobike-2017.html

- What types of grease should you use on your bike and where?

- Should you lube the stanchions of your suspension?

- The Sturdy Dirty Enduro Series

- What spares and tools should you carry with you on a ride?

- The ideal home bike shop setup

- Is it bad to go between clips and flats?

- The Marji Gesick XC race in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

- How to above neck and shoulder pain when riding

- Is commuting a waste of time?

- Lee Likes Bikes skills clinics

- How to use the Maxxis Ardent appropriately

Jonathan is back from Point 2 Point and the hosts hither highlights of Eurobike and answer your questions.

Topics covered in this episode:

- Cane Creek Slam Stem: https://www.pinkbike.com/u/vernonfelton/blog/slam-that-stem-cane-creek-debuts-the-slamset-eurobike-2017.html

- What types of grease should you use on your bike and where?

- Should you lube the stanchions of your suspension?

- The Sturdy Dirty Enduro Series

- What spares and tools should you carry with you on a ride?

- The ideal home bike shop setup

- Is it bad to go between clips and flats?

- The Marji Gesick XC race in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

- How to above neck and shoulder pain when riding

- Is commuting a waste of time?

- Lee Likes Bikes skills clinics

- How to use the Maxxis Ardent appropriately

The Park City Point 2 Point may be the toughest one-day MTB race in the USA. It's 75 miles of pristine singletrack, viciously laced with 15,000' of climbing. It's a true test of a mountain biker's abilities, and one of the most gorgeous routes you could ride.

2x P2P champion and one of the best XC racers in America, Cannondale 3Rox's Keegan Swenson, joins us to give us all the insider information on how to prepare for and execute a successful endurance MTB race.

The Park City Point 2 Point may be the toughest one-day MTB race in the USA. It's 75 miles of pristine singletrack, viciously laced with 15,000' of climbing. It's a true test of a mountain biker's abilities, and one of the most gorgeous routes you could ride.

2x P2P champion and one of the best XC racers in America, Cannondale 3Rox's Keegan Swenson, joins us to give us all the insider information on how to prepare for and execute a successful endurance MTB race.

Steven and Jonathan take a deep dive on interval training, how every rider should be using it, and tips on how to get more out of your interval workouts. All of this plus stem caps, special episode teasers & more!

Topics covered in this episode:

• CES Enduro Rd. 6 – Northstar

• Park City Point 2 Point

• New stem caps have arrived!

• Hope HB 160: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/hope-hb211-first-look-2017.html

• Shimano XT8000 4-piston Calipers: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/shimano-announces-4-piston-xt-brake-caliper.html

• Crank Brothers Pedals: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/crankbrothers-expand-stamp-flat-pedal-lineup.html

• New Maxxis DH Tire: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/maxxis-shows-off-new-downhill-tires-news.html

• 2018 Transition Bikes: http://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/Complete-2018-Transition-Patrol-Scout-Smuggler-Sentinel-Specs-Released,1745?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spotlight&mobile=false

• Which bike computer should you get?

• How to use TrainerRoad or maintain fitness in a gym?

• Crested Butte or Durango: Which is a better bike vacation destination?

• Why don't bicycles have gearboxes yet?

• Is it bad to scoot forward on the saddle during hard climbs?

• Matching modern tires to narrow rims

• The comprehensive guide to interval training

• Camelbak insulated hoses: https://www.amazon.com/CamelBak-Antidote-Insulated-Tube/dp/B00P8DEBU4

• Project 321 Hubs: https://project321.com

Steven and Jonathan take a deep dive on interval training, how every rider should be using it, and tips on how to get more out of your interval workouts. All of this plus stem caps, special episode teasers & more!

Topics covered in this episode:

• CES Enduro Rd. 6 – Northstar

• Park City Point 2 Point

• New stem caps have arrived!

• Hope HB 160: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/hope-hb211-first-look-2017.html

• Shimano XT8000 4-piston Calipers: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/shimano-announces-4-piston-xt-brake-caliper.html

• Crank Brothers Pedals: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/crankbrothers-expand-stamp-flat-pedal-lineup.html

• New Maxxis DH Tire: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/maxxis-shows-off-new-downhill-tires-news.html

• 2018 Transition Bikes: http://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/Complete-2018-Transition-Patrol-Scout-Smuggler-Sentinel-Specs-Released,1745?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spotlight&mobile=false

• Which bike computer should you get?

• How to use TrainerRoad or maintain fitness in a gym?

• Crested Butte or Durango: Which is a better bike vacation destination?

• Why don't bicycles have gearboxes yet?

• Is it bad to scoot forward on the saddle during hard climbs?

• Matching modern tires to narrow rims

• The comprehensive guide to interval training

• Camelbak insulated hoses: https://www.amazon.com/CamelBak-Antidote-Insulated-Tube/dp/B00P8DEBU4

• Project 321 Hubs: https://project321.com

It's Crankworx week! Tons of new products and racing news, and some controversial topics discussed.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Fox's New 4-Way Adjustable Fork Damper

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/fox-4-way-adjustable-fork-damper-crankworx-whistler-2017.html

•Specialized Update Enduro for 2018 - First Look

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/specialized-update-enduro-for-2018-first-look.html

• ENVE's New Carbon Rim and Protective Insert - Crankworx Whistler 2017

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/enve-new-carbon-rim-and-protection-insert-crankworx-whistler-2017.html

• New Intense 29er Carbon DH Bike Spotted - Crankworx Whistler 2017

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/new-intense-29er-carbon-dh-bike-spotted-crankworx-whistler-2017.html

• Bell Launches 3 New Helmets for 2018 - First Look

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/bell-launches-3-new-helmets-for-2018-first-look.html

• Unno's Showstopping Carbon DH Bike: First Ride - Crankworx Whistler 2017

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/unnos-showstopping-carbon-dh-bike-first-ride-crankworx-whistler-2017.html

• Ion Rascal Shoes - Review

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/ion-rascal-shoes-review-2017.html

• Race Face Launches New DH Wheels and Updates Bars - Enter to Win

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/dylan-forbes-dear-gravity-race-face-atlas-video-and-contest.html

• Prototype DH Clipless Pedals - Crankworx Whistler 2017

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/prototype-dh-clipless-pedals-crankworx-whistler-2017.html

• Is This Linkage Fork the Future of Suspension? - Crankworx Whistler 2017

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/structure-cycleworks-linkage-fork-crankworx-whistler-2017.html

• Jenny Rissveds to Miss World Champs

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/jenny-rissveds-to-miss-world-champs-2017.html

• Leadville Trail 100 - 2017

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/leadville-trail-100-2017-race-recap-and-results.html

• Breck Epic

Stage 1

https://breckepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/starts1.2.pdf

Stage 2

https://breckepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/stage2.1.pdf

Stage 3

https://breckepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/stage3.5.pdf

Stage 4

https://breckepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Stage4.3.pdf

• Andes Pacifico Enduro 2018 - Registration Now Open

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/andes-pacifico-enduro-2018-registration-now-open.html

• Gustavo "Guga" Ortiz Injured While Training in Whistler

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/gustavo-guga-ortiz-injured-while-training-in-whistler.html

• Manon Carpenter Retires From World Cup DH - https://www.pinkbike.com/news/manon-carpenter-retires-from-dh-racing-2017.html

• Whistler's Top 10 US riding areas in July: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/top-10-ridden-us-biking-destinations-in-july.html

• How to come back after an injury:

www.TrainerRoad.com

• Good bikes for extra tall riders

• How to avoid lower back pain while riding

• What power meter should you get?

• How to use a power meter best for MTB riding

• Crankworx Dual Speed and Style

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/dual-speed-and-style-results-crankworx-whistler-2017.html

• EWS Whistler

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/final-results-whistler-ews-2017.html

• Crankworx Garbanzo DH

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/results-garbanzo-dh-crankworx-whistler-2017.html

• Crankworx Air DH

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/results-fox-air-dh-crankworx-whistler-2017.html

• FERDA GIRLS (Humble Parody)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvHQuU5WH-I

It's Crankworx week! Tons of new products and racing news, and some controversial topics discussed.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Fox's New 4-Way Adjustable Fork Damper

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/fox-4-way-adjustable-fork-damper-crankworx-whistler-2017.html

•Specialized Update Enduro for 2018 - First Look

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/specialized-update-enduro-for-2018-first-look.html

• ENVE's New Carbon Rim and Protective Insert - Crankworx Whistler 2017

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/enve-new-carbon-rim-and-protection-insert-crankworx-whistler-2017.html

• New Intense 29er Carbon DH Bike Spotted - Crankworx Whistler 2017

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/new-intense-29er-carbon-dh-bike-spotted-crankworx-whistler-2017.html

• Bell Launches 3 New Helmets for 2018 - First Look

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/bell-launches-3-new-helmets-for-2018-first-look.html

• Unno's Showstopping Carbon DH Bike: First Ride - Crankworx Whistler 2017

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/unnos-showstopping-carbon-dh-bike-first-ride-crankworx-whistler-2017.html

• Ion Rascal Shoes - Review

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/ion-rascal-shoes-review-2017.html

• Race Face Launches New DH Wheels and Updates Bars - Enter to Win

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/dylan-forbes-dear-gravity-race-face-atlas-video-and-contest.html

• Prototype DH Clipless Pedals - Crankworx Whistler 2017

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/prototype-dh-clipless-pedals-crankworx-whistler-2017.html

• Is This Linkage Fork the Future of Suspension? - Crankworx Whistler 2017

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/structure-cycleworks-linkage-fork-crankworx-whistler-2017.html

• Jenny Rissveds to Miss World Champs

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/jenny-rissveds-to-miss-world-champs-2017.html

• Leadville Trail 100 - 2017

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/leadville-trail-100-2017-race-recap-and-results.html

• Breck Epic

Stage 1

https://breckepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/starts1.2.pdf

Stage 2

https://breckepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/stage2.1.pdf

Stage 3

https://breckepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/stage3.5.pdf

Stage 4

https://breckepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Stage4.3.pdf

• Andes Pacifico Enduro 2018 - Registration Now Open

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/andes-pacifico-enduro-2018-registration-now-open.html

• Gustavo "Guga" Ortiz Injured While Training in Whistler

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/gustavo-guga-ortiz-injured-while-training-in-whistler.html

• Manon Carpenter Retires From World Cup DH - https://www.pinkbike.com/news/manon-carpenter-retires-from-dh-racing-2017.html

• Whistler's Top 10 US riding areas in July: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/top-10-ridden-us-biking-destinations-in-july.html

• How to come back after an injury:

www.TrainerRoad.com

• Good bikes for extra tall riders

• How to avoid lower back pain while riding

• What power meter should you get?

• How to use a power meter best for MTB riding

• Crankworx Dual Speed and Style

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/dual-speed-and-style-results-crankworx-whistler-2017.html

• EWS Whistler

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/final-results-whistler-ews-2017.html

• Crankworx Garbanzo DH

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/results-garbanzo-dh-crankworx-whistler-2017.html

• Crankworx Air DH

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/results-fox-air-dh-crankworx-whistler-2017.html

• FERDA GIRLS (Humble Parody)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvHQuU5WH-I