Jonathan pre-rode the 2017 Edition of the Carson City Off-Road by Epic Rides. Get the detailed break down in this episode, and see the course preview here: https://youtu.be/c3yy0mSO7mg

Topics covered in this episode:

– EWS Ireland

- Albstadt UCI XCO

– Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

– Ibis HD4: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/ibis-hd4-review.html

– BME Santa Fe Season Opener

– Trans-Sylvania Epic

– Backcountry Research Straps

– Best MTB light that uses a GoPro mount

– Training advice for High School MTB racers

– How to get your derailleur pulleys clean

– Best CX tires for gravel riding

– What to know when painting your frame

– Carson City Off-Road Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3yy0mSO7mg&t=2s

– www.instagram.com/thehardopen

– Cuore Cycling Kit: www.cuore.ch

Jonathan pre-rode the 2017 Edition of the Carson City Off-Road by Epic Rides. Get the detailed break down in this episode, and see the course preview here: https://youtu.be/c3yy0mSO7mg

Topics covered in this episode:

– EWS Ireland

- Albstadt UCI XCO

– Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

– Ibis HD4: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/ibis-hd4-review.html

– BME Santa Fe Season Opener

– Trans-Sylvania Epic

– Backcountry Research Straps

– Best MTB light that uses a GoPro mount

– Training advice for High School MTB racers

– How to get your derailleur pulleys clean

– Best CX tires for gravel riding

– What to know when painting your frame

– Carson City Off-Road Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3yy0mSO7mg&t=2s

– www.instagram.com/thehardopen

– Cuore Cycling Kit: www.cuore.ch

Jonathan and Steven review the first round of the UCI XCO World Cup in Nove Mesto, The Epic Rides Grand Junction Off-Road and answer more of your questions.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Shirts, Sweatshirts, Stickers and more at MTBpodcast.com

• Float X2 clarification

• Grand Junction Off-Road review

• XCO Nove Mesto Review

• Carson City Off-Road course change

• Lost & Found course change

• Non-quick release thru axles?

• How to train for enduro racing

• Do you really need pedals with a platform?

• Are long / inverted stems relevant?

• Can you "cram" for training?

• Best sub $3,000 trail bikes

• How to plan the color palette of your bike

• WTB tires for Enduro, gravel, XC and CX

Jonathan and Steven review the first round of the UCI XCO World Cup in Nove Mesto, The Epic Rides Grand Junction Off-Road and answer more of your questions.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Shirts, Sweatshirts, Stickers and more at MTBpodcast.com

• Float X2 clarification

• Grand Junction Off-Road review

• XCO Nove Mesto Review

• Carson City Off-Road course change

• Lost & Found course change

• Non-quick release thru axles?

• How to train for enduro racing

• Do you really need pedals with a platform?

• Are long / inverted stems relevant?

• Can you "cram" for training?

• Best sub $3,000 trail bikes

• How to plan the color palette of your bike

• WTB tires for Enduro, gravel, XC and CX

Steven and Jonathan cover the latest racing news from EWS Madeira, XC Marathon National Championships, Jonathan's disastrous race at the Tech Dev Pro XCT in Utah, and take all of your questions.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Which suspension design is the least difficult to maintain?

• What causes cramps and how to avoid them?

• The benefits of coil shocks for aggressive riders

• Understanding low speed and high speed compression and rebound

• How to set up your Rockshox suspension

• Is standover height actually important?

• What type of chamois is the best for MTB?

• Specialized Camber vs. Yeti ASR

• Should you hand wash your kits?

• The e*Thirteen TRS Dropper Post

• What to do if your shock becomes locked

• Tasco MTB gloves: https://www.tasco-mtb.com

• SRAM Level Ultimate Brakes

Steven and Jonathan cover the latest racing news from EWS Madeira, XC Marathon National Championships, Jonathan's disastrous race at the Tech Dev Pro XCT in Utah, and take all of your questions.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Which suspension design is the least difficult to maintain?

• What causes cramps and how to avoid them?

• The benefits of coil shocks for aggressive riders

• Understanding low speed and high speed compression and rebound

• How to set up your Rockshox suspension

• Is standover height actually important?

• What type of chamois is the best for MTB?

• Specialized Camber vs. Yeti ASR

• Should you hand wash your kits?

• The e*Thirteen TRS Dropper Post

• What to do if your shock becomes locked

• Tasco MTB gloves: https://www.tasco-mtb.com

• SRAM Level Ultimate Brakes

Steven and Jonathan put TrainerRoad's new studio setup to the test with a TDS wrap up, Epic Rides Whiskey Off-Road review, and UCI DH Lordes recap.

Topics covered in this episode:

• MTBpodcast shirts and sweatshirts!

• TDS Enduro: https://timeyourrace.com/tds/2017/bseries.htm

• Epic Rides Whiskey Off-Road: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/2017-whiskey-off-road-photo-epic.html

• UCI DH Rd. 1: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/final-results-lourdes-dh-world-cup-2017.html

• Is cross-chaining bad?

• What it means to be a "powerful" rider

• Are big, strong legs faster?

• Tips to cure carpal tunnel for cyclists

• What to know when deciding to get a new bike or update your current bike

• How to make a Trek Remedy more XC-oriented

• Does fitness transfer from one sport to another?

• How to make your internal cables not rattle

• Should you upgrade a 3 year old fork?

• How to upgrade a Fox 32 fork

• How to build fitness over a season

• How long can you maintain peak fitness?

• Why the Fox Float X2 shock is superior

• Which shock should you run on a Yeti SB5?

• How to mount Shimano shifters and brakes with one perch

• How to squeeze in training with a busy schedule

• Tech One Designs custom decals: www.techonedesigns.com

• KC Hilites LED Light Bar: http://www.kchilites.com/#pro6-bar

Steven and Jonathan put TrainerRoad's new studio setup to the test with a TDS wrap up, Epic Rides Whiskey Off-Road review, and UCI DH Lordes recap.

Topics covered in this episode:

• MTBpodcast shirts and sweatshirts!

• TDS Enduro: https://timeyourrace.com/tds/2017/bseries.htm

• Epic Rides Whiskey Off-Road: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/2017-whiskey-off-road-photo-epic.html

• UCI DH Rd. 1: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/final-results-lourdes-dh-world-cup-2017.html

• Is cross-chaining bad?

• What it means to be a "powerful" rider

• Are big, strong legs faster?

• Tips to cure carpal tunnel for cyclists

• What to know when deciding to get a new bike or update your current bike

• How to make a Trek Remedy more XC-oriented

• Does fitness transfer from one sport to another?

• How to make your internal cables not rattle

• Should you upgrade a 3 year old fork?

• How to upgrade a Fox 32 fork

• How to build fitness over a season

• How long can you maintain peak fitness?

• Why the Fox Float X2 shock is superior

• Which shock should you run on a Yeti SB5?

• How to mount Shimano shifters and brakes with one perch

• How to squeeze in training with a busy schedule

• Tech One Designs custom decals: www.techonedesigns.com

• KC Hilites LED Light Bar: http://www.kchilites.com/#pro6-bar

Your guide to Sea Otter 2017! Jonathan and Steven spent the week at Sea Otter doing a ton of work, racing bikes, and talking with all the vendors and athletes. Hear what products caught their eye , what trends they saw and get a complete guide on how to plan the best Sea Otter week possible.

Topics covered in this episode:

• MTBpodcast T-Shirts!

• When you should service your bottom bracket bearings

• When you should service your headset

• Rotor Raptor MTB Crankset

http://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/INTERBIKE-2017-Mountain-Bike-Components,10498/Rotor-Raptor-Cranks,110214/iceman2058,94

• Raceface Next R Group

http://www.vitalmtb.com/features/First-Look-Race-Face-Next-R-Line,1729

• K-Edge MTB Catcher

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/04/sea-otter-2017-tech-tidbits-barfly-k-edge-quarq-qollector-lezyne-flar.html

• The trend of short travel trail bikes

• 6D Helmets in-depth explanation

• Marin Wolf Ridge

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/marin-wolf-ridge-first-ride.html

• Lourdes DH Race

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/wyntv-lourdes-dh-world-cup-track-walk-2017.html

• Santa Cruz V-10 29er

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/greg-minnaars-santa-cruz-v10-29-bike-check.html

• SRAM Code Brakes

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/srams-new-code-brakes-first-ride-2017.html

• The TDS Enduro preview

• The pros and cons of a longer fork on a trail bike

• How to stop your front end from lifting on climbs

• Should you buy a road bike, or a cross bike?

• How to setup a new bike

• What lever position should you have?

• Why does your saddle feel uncomfortable?

• How to build a dirt jumper

• Your comprehensive guide to the best week possible at Sea Otter

• Jonathan’s guide to using the Mavic Pro

• The Wolf Tooth Dropper Remote

Your guide to Sea Otter 2017! Jonathan and Steven spent the week at Sea Otter doing a ton of work, racing bikes, and talking with all the vendors and athletes. Hear what products caught their eye , what trends they saw and get a complete guide on how to plan the best Sea Otter week possible.

Topics covered in this episode:

• MTBpodcast T-Shirts!

• When you should service your bottom bracket bearings

• When you should service your headset

• Rotor Raptor MTB Crankset

http://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/INTERBIKE-2017-Mountain-Bike-Components,10498/Rotor-Raptor-Cranks,110214/iceman2058,94

• Raceface Next R Group

http://www.vitalmtb.com/features/First-Look-Race-Face-Next-R-Line,1729

• K-Edge MTB Catcher

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/04/sea-otter-2017-tech-tidbits-barfly-k-edge-quarq-qollector-lezyne-flar.html

• The trend of short travel trail bikes

• 6D Helmets in-depth explanation

• Marin Wolf Ridge

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/marin-wolf-ridge-first-ride.html

• Lourdes DH Race

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/wyntv-lourdes-dh-world-cup-track-walk-2017.html

• Santa Cruz V-10 29er

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/greg-minnaars-santa-cruz-v10-29-bike-check.html

• SRAM Code Brakes

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/srams-new-code-brakes-first-ride-2017.html

• The TDS Enduro preview

• The pros and cons of a longer fork on a trail bike

• How to stop your front end from lifting on climbs

• Should you buy a road bike, or a cross bike?

• How to setup a new bike

• What lever position should you have?

• Why does your saddle feel uncomfortable?

• How to build a dirt jumper

• Your comprehensive guide to the best week possible at Sea Otter

• Jonathan’s guide to using the Mavic Pro

• The Wolf Tooth Dropper Remote