Andrea's Old Ass™ turns 41 this week, so Matt dedicates this show to her. 

Kenny has finally found peace with his TRP brakes by switching to a SRAM HS2 rotor, Andrea finds out just how badly you can get burnt by a hot rotor, and Matt has no rotor-related news to share, but has improved the fit of his Diverge gravel bike. Andrea also has a happy Chicken Nugget update about the chickens they rescued last month. 

For New Shit We Probably Hate, Matt rants on the perceived uselessness of small tools. 

Listener Questions:

The sass is high this week. Matt is fired up about a bad taillight, has a new Quarq Powermeter, fed baby goats, and he overhauled his bike. Kenny is busy at work and gives an update on bike, chain, and build kit inventories. Andrea finally saw turkey hunting success. 

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New Shit: 

We wrap it up with some listener updates then a question about cheap wheels. 

We've got a special interview episode this week!

Andrea and Matt talk with pro cyclist Karen Jarchow (and her wonderful dog Piney) about some of the radical changes she's gone through in the past three years. Between a hip injury, surgery, a career change, and the pandemic, she's totally reframed how she approaches her time on both the bike and on the race course. 

Links mentioned in this episode: 

https://www.karenjarchow.org/

Patricia Bailey 

https://www.instagram.com/experiencesevensenses/

This week, Matt has been riding, Andrea gives her observations about how human behavior mirrors turkey behavior, and Kenny drops knowledge about the hot Cheeze-it supply chain. Andrea and Matt met listeners at the trailhead parking lot in Salida, and Andrea consequently rode a high-pivot bike for the first time. The crew discusses SRAM's new mineral oil brake before moving on to listener questions. 

Listener Question Topics:

This week, we hear about Matt doing seatpost stuff and Andrea's giant Chicken (rescue) Nugget. Then, the crew discusses the new Industry Nine Ultralite 1\1 wheels. 

Listener Questions:

It's been an exciting week- Kenny's computer shot out fire, he went on vacation, and Matt & Andrea got up close and personal with a squirrel outside of a hunting situation. 

We skipped over New Shit and went wild with listener questions this week!

Kenny is missing for this episode, so Matt and Andrea are left on their own. Matt cleaned out the shop and built his nostalgic dream bike (that he talks about for EVER). Andrea had butthole problems, but managed a ride and an adventurous turkey scouting trip. 

New Shit: 

Listener Questions:

This week, Matt has a new camp chair he loves, Andrea's ears are still fucky, and Kenny might be going on vacation by the time you listen to this. Who here is a fan of the Hot Ones series? How'd you like to watch Andrea, Matt, and Kenny take on the wings of death? Send us your questions!  

New Shit: 
Kenny likes kids e-bikes
Silca Sealant
Bike Yoke Barkeeper Stem
Salsa Stormchaser SUS

Listener Questions:
Pedals and shoes for a first-time clip-in rider
Ballistol was all-in-one before Prestacycle
What non-dropper setback post?
What's the deal with the lack of love for the Pacific Northwest and Long travel bikes? 

The small talk is short this week. Andrea talks sciatic pain, tinnitus, and ice fishing. 

New Shit we Probably Hate:

Ohlins RXF34 Fork

Listener Questions:
-What 27.2 dropper post is good?
-An update on the listener who had a Kona frame being evaluated for warranty
-What trainer should I get for my mountain bike?
-Are Fast Trak tires discontinued? 
-Has the crew tried Prestacycle lube?
-What companies have good customer support?

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Opening banter includes discussion about Matt's Singlespeed Frame swaps and vacuums and is quickly followed up with New Shit We Probably Hate. Up for discussion this week- Rossignol Full Suspension Bikes and SRAM Wireless Blips (with a bonus Kenny Rant in the middle). 

Listener Questions- 
"Normal Size Guy" feedback on the Fox 36 vs. 38 discussion
Trainer Tunes
Chains and chain care