EP 57: MTB Training Classes and Smiley Returns from Big Mountain Enduro (Arkansas)

This month we drew a winner on our first name drawn for the Muc-Off Ultimate Cleaning Kit Plus Some. Go sign up for the St Gnarles Enduro which is the final race of the Missouri Enduro Series happening this weekend. Support the podcast at www.MTBshed.com

We are no longer a Trek Dealer (they are shady) and have moved to an awesome company with Jamis Bikes thats far friendly to small business. Support the podcast at www.MTBshed.com This week Ryan joins us to discuss this cross country carbon race machine a customer purchased at Trekbikes.com and had shipped to the Shed. We love when customers take advantage of this route to get their new bike. If you have not owned a Trek Bike previously then stop by the shop to get properly fitted before ordering (a Jamis Bike). 30 Day Fit Guarantee means you can bring a Trek Bike back within 30 days to exchange it for another bike or different size if you figure it out after a few rides then Trek makes the dealer eat the cost and keep the bike (again shady). We are happy to get it turned around and get the right bike back between your knees! Shop all your bike needs at www.MTBshed.com and subscribe.

Time stamps below. Shop online at www.MTBshed.com Subscribe so we can give stuff away for reaching milestones. This week was a lot of customer work order items at the bike shop. We discussed the importance of keeping drivetrain components the same within a brand and why you should upgrade you SX or NX Eagle Drivetrain to GX immediately. Time stamps 00:00 Intro 01:23 Mountain bike trails in St Louis and Gateway Off-road Cyclists 03:05 Panaracer Gravel King Ginger 04:05 Panaracer Gravel King + 05:53 Adjustable Quill Stem for Threadless Steerers 08:07 26’’ Maxxis Ardent Race 09:51 Linda the Bike Shop Bulldog 10:10 Shimano 8 Speed Shifter 11:05 Sram 12 speed Eagle GX Shifter 12:05 Upgrading your SX or NX drivetrain to GX Now 14:28 Fox Hightail MTB Jersey in Dune Color 15:20 Outro and Subscribe

August Giveaway 23’ is for touchpoints!!! Check social media for entry details Chapters listed below. Shop online at www.MTBshed.com In todays episode, we touch on touch points on your mountain bike from grips to pedal. You’ll get some tips on pedal installation. Some repair parts came in before we moved into the best selling women’s chamois in the Shed. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:16 ODI Rogue MTB Grips 03:18 ODI Rogue Double Lock-on Bonus Pack 05:36 Muc-Off Waterless Wash 08:50 Raceface Chester Pedals 10:20 Installing platform pedals and avoiding knock offs 12:59 Sram Rotors 14:02 Importance of torque specs and thread lock 16:30 Women’s Cycling Chamois - Terry Cyclo Brief

Chapters listed below for products. Shop online at www.MTBshed.com This week we get in some mountain bike specific pumps from Topeak and touch on the importance of proper air pressure. Mountain specific pumps make an easier tasks than typical bike pumps. MTB jerseys also arrived so we discussed why jersey cost more than cotton tshirts and the advantages to a bike specific jersey for both protection and performance. We also got ahold of the Osprey Savu which is a handy hip pack for MTB. It Carrie’s one bottle and has a molded pocket for tools. Great pic! 00:00 Intro 00:49 Topeak Mountain DA Frame Pump (dual action) 02:06 Topeak Pocketshock Digital Mountain Bike Shock Pump 03:52 Raceface Indy Jersey in Black 04:40 Topeak Smart Gauge D2X - Digital Tire Air Pressure Gauge 06:11 Osprey Savu 2 - Lumbar hip pack with water bottle holder 08:08 Raceface Commit Tech Jersey in Charcoal 09:35 Fox Hightail Jersey in Seaweed 10:22 Fox Hightail MTB Jersey in Dune 10:34 Outro

Weekly Update: Well its been a few weeks so I’ve decided to completely move everything at the shop again. A secret product line to serve our local community will begin to arrive tomorrow so we are making space. Smiley talks about the upcoming Missouri Enduro Series race at St Gnarles and tells us about his experience racing it the past couple years. Shop online at www.MTBshed.com

Welcome back to another order at our local bike shop. Shimano brakes for the repair room open things as a great upgrade to mechanical discs at a reasonable price. I get pretty heavy into basic suspension setup. Lastly we discuss handlebars numbers like clamp diameter, rise, and sweep. You’ll even learn how to set a proper roll on your bars. Shop online and ship from www.MTBshed.com Chapters 00:00 Intro to MTBshed.com 02:02 Shimano BL-MT200 Alivio Hydraulic Brakes 04:32 Maxxis Ardent Race 06:29 Rock Shox Analog Pump 06:55 Checking and Setting Rear MTB Suspension 11:09 Problem Solvers I-Spec Shimano Collar Adaptor 11:48 Casio G-Shock GD-350 14:03 Handlebar Measurements and Setup 21:13 Rock Shox Recon Silver 26” Straight Steerer 23:05 For setup for mountain biking

Chapters listed below. Subscribe so we can give away a full suspension bike at 1k Todays delivery from our bike vendor has a range of products. We start with tires for a bike packing customer and our favorite lube at the shop to keep him going. My least favorite shop product came in for repair bikes. The discussion of picking out flat pedals for mountain biking came next. Listen in for the rest ;) Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:40 Maxxis Ardent Race Tubeless MTB Tire 03:44 Garmin Vivosmart 5 and Instinct Crossover 04:24 Shimano Alivio Front Derailleur 05:28 SRAM X3 9 Speed Rear Derailleur 06:23 Raceface Chesters Pedals and How to Choose Mountain Bike Pedals 08:43 Alloy vs Composite MTB pedals 09:45 Rock N Roll Holy Cow Bicycle Chain Lube 14:15 Muc-off Drivetrain Cleaner 14:55 Raceface 104 BCD Chainring 15:08 SRAM MRX Grip Shifters 15:47 Muc-off Tubeless Valve Stems 18:06 Measuring Replacement Seat Post Collars 19:19 G-Form Pro X-3 Knee Pad 20:08 Outro and Subscriber Giveaway at 1k

Weekly Update: Smiley Returns From the Big Mountain Enduro at Mt Nebo and Wheels Up Training. We get into the experience of BME with Smiley and his Wheels Up Enduro Team. We get into the importance of taking training classes (As adult MTBrs) to improve your rides and support the riding community. Wheels Up offers both private and group training. Sign up!

Strausie and Ryan join us. This week we dive into the world of Muc-Off and why you want to wipe down your mountain bike between rides to avoid preventable repairs before damage is done. Our Month;y Giveaway is a multi year supply of cleaners, brushes, and lubes to accomplish that. Bike shop banter involving not having pants later, broken nipples, and plenty of other jargon that won’t make sense to non riders. We had fun while Smiley is off this week to race the Big Mountain Enduro at Mt. Nebo Shop online at www.MTBshed.com May Monthly Giveaway: Draws the 1st of every month at 8PM on FB and Insta. Must be in live chat when name is drawn to win. See social media for details. We used the new mics tonight. Ryan and I on the DJI Mic and Straus