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

Get pro tips on how to maintain your bike every ride, every month and every season. Jonathan and Steven break down how to do it quickly and how to fit it into your already busy schedule.

Topics covered in this episode:

– Steven's SB5.5 build

– Low-speed vs. high-speed compression and rebound

– e*Thirteen TRS Dropper Post

– EWS Rd. 2 Tasmania Results: http://www.enduroworldseries.com/2017-results/

– New Rockshox forks: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/rockshox-new-pike-first-look-2017.htm

– Polygon Square One EX9: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/polygon-square-one-ex9-and-its-r3act-suspension-where-it-came-from-and-how-it-works-2017.html

– Restrap Magnetic Bottle: https://www.bikerumor.com/2017/04/13/ditch-bottle-cage-magnetic-restrap-mag-bottle/

– Pon Holdings to acquire Accell: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/pon-holdings-accell-group.htm

– Should you upgrade your baseline Suntour fork?

– How to adjust your equipment and training for wrist pain

– Is there really a difference between men's and women's bikes?

– What bike maintenance you should do every ride

– What bike maintenance you should do every month

– What bike maintenance you should do every season

– Suspension maintenance

– Tire maintenance

– Drivetrain maintenance

– How to wash you bike like a pro

– DJI Mavic Pro Drone: http://www.dji.com/mavic

– Wolftooth ReMote: https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/products/remote

Get pro tips on how to maintain your bike every ride, every month and every season. Jonathan and Steven break down how to do it quickly and how to fit it into your already busy schedule.

Topics covered in this episode:

– Steven's SB5.5 build

– Low-speed vs. high-speed compression and rebound

– e*Thirteen TRS Dropper Post

– EWS Rd. 2 Tasmania Results: http://www.enduroworldseries.com/2017-results/

– New Rockshox forks: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/rockshox-new-pike-first-look-2017.htm

– Polygon Square One EX9: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/polygon-square-one-ex9-and-its-r3act-suspension-where-it-came-from-and-how-it-works-2017.html

– Restrap Magnetic Bottle: https://www.bikerumor.com/2017/04/13/ditch-bottle-cage-magnetic-restrap-mag-bottle/

– Pon Holdings to acquire Accell: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/pon-holdings-accell-group.htm

– Should you upgrade your baseline Suntour fork?

– How to adjust your equipment and training for wrist pain

– Is there really a difference between men's and women's bikes?

– What bike maintenance you should do every ride

– What bike maintenance you should do every month

– What bike maintenance you should do every season

– Suspension maintenance

– Tire maintenance

– Drivetrain maintenance

– How to wash you bike like a pro

– DJI Mavic Pro Drone: http://www.dji.com/mavic

– Wolftooth ReMote: https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/products/remote

Jonathan and Steven were lucky enough to get their hands on a 2018 Cannondale Jekyll for a quick test ride. We give our full thoughts and compared the bike to the show favorite Yeti SB5.5, preview EWS Round 2, answer your questions, cover the news and announce a competition to win a Yakima Frontloader roof rack.

Topics covered in this episode:

- 2018 Cannondale Jekyll and Trigger: http://reviews.mtbr.com/2017-%E2%80%8Bcannondale-trigger-and-jekyll-launched

- Santa Cruz Nomad Spy Photos: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/is-this-the-new-santa-cruz-nomad-2017.html

- Specialized Custom Stumpjumper Web Page: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/specialized-announces-custom-stumpjumper-program.html

- Rockshox New 1x Reverb Remote: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/rockshox-finally-updates-the-reverb-remote-first-look-2017.html

- How to practice for and take ledges and drops.

- Are fat bikes really lame?

- What similarities exist between dirt bike riding and mountain biking?

- What to do if your bike feels like it's the wrong size

- What you should maintain on your bike after riding it in the mud

- Are oval rings a hoax?

- What is high and low speed compression and how to dial them in

- Cannondale Jekyll review

- EWS Tasmania preview

- K-Edge Bar Mounts: http://k-edge.com/product-category/computer-mounts/

Jonathan and Steven were lucky enough to get their hands on a 2018 Cannondale Jekyll for a quick test ride. We give our full thoughts and compared the bike to the show favorite Yeti SB5.5, preview EWS Round 2, answer your questions, cover the news and announce a competition to win a Yakima Frontloader roof rack.

Topics covered in this episode:

- 2018 Cannondale Jekyll and Trigger: http://reviews.mtbr.com/2017-%E2%80%8Bcannondale-trigger-and-jekyll-launched

- Santa Cruz Nomad Spy Photos: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/is-this-the-new-santa-cruz-nomad-2017.html

- Specialized Custom Stumpjumper Web Page: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/specialized-announces-custom-stumpjumper-program.html

- Rockshox New 1x Reverb Remote: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/rockshox-finally-updates-the-reverb-remote-first-look-2017.html

- How to practice for and take ledges and drops.

- Are fat bikes really lame?

- What similarities exist between dirt bike riding and mountain biking?

- What to do if your bike feels like it's the wrong size

- What you should maintain on your bike after riding it in the mud

- Are oval rings a hoax?

- What is high and low speed compression and how to dial them in

- Cannondale Jekyll review

- EWS Tasmania preview

- K-Edge Bar Mounts: http://k-edge.com/product-category/computer-mounts/

Jonathan and Steven cover why you should have wide bars, but not too wide, why you should have a short stem, but not too short, and how to find the perfect size of each. Add on to that headsets and fork offsets and the front end of your bike is covered!

Topics covered in this episode:

• TDS Enduro 2017 update

• Crankworx results: http://www.crankworx.com/2017-results/

• How to make sure you are eating enough during a race

• How much food should you eat before a race?

• How often should you service your hub?

• Are simple hard tails a good purchase?

• Are most people buying the wrong bike?

• How to keep your fork seals in good condition.

• What is the difference between a short, mid and long cage derailleur?

• Do e*thirteen cassettes shift well with Shimano and SRAM?

• How to know what handlebar size you need

• What length and angle stem should you use?

• How many spacers should you use on your steerer tube?

• What headset should you get?

• What is fork offset?

• Quarq ShockwizReview Pt. 2

• Steven's Cannondale bike that he probably shouldn't be talking about yet ... in fact, ignore this, we have no clue what we are talking about... for at least a few more days until the embargo lifts. ;)

Jonathan and Steven cover why you should have wide bars, but not too wide, why you should have a short stem, but not too short, and how to find the perfect size of each. Add on to that headsets and fork offsets and the front end of your bike is covered!

Topics covered in this episode:

• TDS Enduro 2017 update

• Crankworx results: http://www.crankworx.com/2017-results/

• How to make sure you are eating enough during a race

• How much food should you eat before a race?

• How often should you service your hub?

• Are simple hard tails a good purchase?

• Are most people buying the wrong bike?

• How to keep your fork seals in good condition.

• What is the difference between a short, mid and long cage derailleur?

• Do e*thirteen cassettes shift well with Shimano and SRAM?

• How to know what handlebar size you need

• What length and angle stem should you use?

• How many spacers should you use on your steerer tube?

• What headset should you get?

• What is fork offset?

• Quarq ShockwizReview Pt. 2

• Steven's Cannondale bike that he probably shouldn't be talking about yet ... in fact, ignore this, we have no clue what we are talking about... for at least a few more days until the embargo lifts. ;)