The Just Riding Along Show (Andrea, Matt, and Kenny on Just Riding Along Outdoor Media)

Join Andrea, Matt, and Kenny as they get together for their first recording following an extended hiatus. Listen along as Kenny flawlessly baits the crew into talking about wheels before they drift off into talk about which one of them can wreck a phone the fastest. 

If you're new here, this episode is pretty standard as far as the occasional foul language and off-topic conversations. We've spent this and the next episode sort of catching up with each other, so the usual listener question segment won't come along until episode 3. 

In this episode- We tap into Kenny's areas of expertise: motorized bikes and full-face helmets. Yes, there's chicken nuggets, too. 

Along with that, Matt's junk yard truck mods, service schedules for bikes, how bikes have changed in the past 8 years, and which singlespeed do we recommend? 

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Ok, our internet was straight up not having a good time for this recording. So, if you hear some weird chops, it's just how the edit happened. Today the file upload froze twice before finally slowly achieving success. Stereotypical Mercury in retrograde stuff, ya know? 

This week, we kick it off with a rant about how nuts it is to work in customer service this day and age. That's quickly balanced out with a story about a kind listener, random musings about Baby Boomer facial hair, shoes from the 80s, and an update about the Finish Line sealant in Andrea's rear tire.

Listener questions we tackle this week:
Rocky Mountain Element = death of the XC bike? 
What to do about water ingress in a rim
Why aren't Gearbox bikes more popular? (again)
Kenny's art and science of wheelbuilding

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Today's a little on the shorter side. We learn about what the crew has done in the past week, from fork swapping to money spending. Guess who rode White Rim last week! 

Then, the crew discusses some hot industry news, including new drop bar bikes on opposite ends of the shred spectrum, SRAM/Rockshox Flight Attendant, bike company takovers, and long ass dropper posts. 

No listener questions this week! They'll be back in episode 13.  

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This week, Matt jumps in the way-back machine to talk about inspiration for his lastest bike build, Andrea's been riding like her old boss, and Kenny updates listeners on his Sur-Ron moto. 

Then we answer listener questions!
How do you avoid pedal strikes? 
Is an expensive chain worth it? 
What's the best way to store a bike for six months? 

In the middle of those, Kenny takes us on a tangent to the ethics of Red Bull Rampage. Be sure to listen all the way to the end for a meat-related easter egg. 

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This is another shortie Andrea & Matt episode in which they focus on questions posed by PayPal donors. It's way different than last time. High Quality, Low Quantity. 

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Andrea is off elk hunting (like a caveman, according to Matt). So, Matt and Kenny are at it alone for this one. 

Hear Matt's first impressions about his long-awaited Enve wheels, Kenny's travels to California, and what trainers the crew is using this winter. 

Then, the guys tackle listener questions about brake fluid, suspension tweaking, and crank length. 

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Matt and Andrea expect blessings from Taco this episode, but surprisingly get none. Kenny talks about why he's not producing Instagram content, Matt explains why he's already put gears on his Spot Rocker, and Andrea went hunting. 

New Shit We Probably Hate- Reserve Fillmore Tubeless Valves

Listener Questions- Upgrade or replace? EEWings Cranks? How do I make a Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo SLAP? 

Andrea's Hunt Journal: 
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Kenny kicks off the show, Matt rants about obscure brake bleeding knowledge, Kenny rants about TRP Brakes, Andrea talks jobs, and Matt does redneck stuff (surprise!)

New shit we probably hate- that tukt derailleur with all the pulleys, counterpunch bar accessories, and ti cleats

Listener questions- dusty brake failures, kennE-bikes, Andrea says why your Tacoma is dumb, the hardest mechanical process to master as a professional, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, what is Kenny's favorite dish at Fazoli's?  

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Seriously. Best Cracker out there. 

This week, the crew starts with talk about the Royal Gorge Trails in Canon City (see video on the JRA YouTube- link below!).
Andrea tried out Zwift, which sparks a Kenny rant. She also wonders what Australian KFC is like. 
Matt is selling his old Crockett CX bike and ponders 36" wheels

Listener Questions- 
Shimano Brake Pad availability
Rockshox Lyrik Forks
Important Suspension Tools
A listener suggests we check out Outbound Lighting

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This episode starts off strong with conversations about who would make the best ti weed holder for the latest offering of fancy derailleur pulleys, an argument about road tubeless, and stories of Matt's bikepacking (mis)adventures. 
Somehow we derail into lots of moto talk after that. Even if you aren't into hearing about Kenny's Sur-Ron or his dentist-bike project, you will learn about Kentucky waterfalls and Arkansas credit cards along the way. 

Also, roosters, OHV road adventures to 13,000ft, and Patrons! 

We'll be back to the familiar format of listener questions in next week's episode. We appreciate you sticking with us as we get the wheels turning again! 

Matt and Andrea start the show with talk about trainer failures and wins with their Wahoo Kickr. Andrea has heard from a lot of Australians about KFC. Kenny broke his Surron, and Andrea has a pet yard deer that she won't be eating any time soon. Matt demoed a Spot Ryve 115, too. 

Listener questions: 
Where does the crew want to vacation?
What forks have bushing play?
Are volume spacers necessary? 
Why won't Kenny try knobbier tires?
What do we think about Chris King stuff? 
Classified Rear Hubs: Discuss. 
Is pedal kickback a problem with high engagement hubs? 
How do we carry tools and things when we ride? 
KENNY HAS A FUMPA

Kenny is off doing Kenny things. So, Matt and Andrea take on discussing plans for the year 2022. The main goal? Expansion! 

After a harrowing Chicken Nugget from Andrea, the crew goes hard on listener questions. Topics covered:

Wheels! 
Bike Storage
Why Shimano and SRAM 12 speed chains are different
All day adventure bikes for the Midwest
What to do with a dated build kit
Kenny's powers of magnetization in a dream someone had

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Kenny is back this week! He talks about his vacation exploits, Matt mourns a broken pepper grinder, and Andrea somehow slips through the cracks of what's happened since the last episode. Matt and Andrea talk about why the Otso Voytek is so damn nice. 

Then, on to listener questions...
-Bike availability
-Helium in tires
-Alignment issues on Stumpjumper frames (and why do coil shocks even matter?)
-Cycing sunglasses... fasion or function? 
-Best and worst Christmas presents we've recieved 

Matt and Andrea almost fell asleep before recording time, and the little dog starts whining halfway through (check out our Instagram for precious dog pic), but this one's still jam-packed with information. 

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-What winter sports we've been doing (other than trainer rides)
-Acid reflux
-Amos thought he could fight a hawk and it ended exactly how you'd expect
-JRA vs. JRAOM on YouTube
-You could work for Kenny! 
-The best water bottles 
-Trainer Road
-Winter Clothing (including tips for Raynauds!)
-Where to ride in Park City (in the Summer)

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This episode starts with a shoutout to the single listeners of several contries around the globe. It's been a quiet week, so they get into listener questions pretty quickly. 

-New Shit We Probably Hate: Stan's new hubs (which are actually not their own hubs), remote control kickbike brakes, and Starbuck's 30oz drinks 
-Tips for wet & muddy riding
-What fork will help with sore arms during 24 Hour races
-Dropper Storage: is down OK? 
-What non-SRAM brake for XC (Andrea lets loose with a rant on this one. Buckle up if you're a mechanic who doesn't read instructions). 

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We kick off this show with discussion about:
SRAMs latest aquisition (and how we predicted it) 
A long time Shimano tech telling someone not to push dirty oil into their lever
Matt's woes about bike-adjacent and non-adjacent Fox shock requests
The problems with a petition calling for the end of disposable bikes 

Listener Questions: 
-Where should I get Cane Creek suspension serviced? 
-Have y'all ever heard of Hope Brakes?
-Berd Spokes
-I killed my GX Eagle derailleur on a rock. What should I get to replace it?
-How do I get extra pawls for my Trek wheel?

After some chat about our wonderful supporters, the crew discusses the Australian dollar and how the new Moots ESC is new shit Andrea defnitely does not hate.

Listener questions this Epiosde: 
Tell people why they should race MTB instead of gravel (and a look into the gravel crystal ball)
Gravel Triathlons???
Crazy stories from the bike shop
Bikepacking setups
Riding destinations
Our recommendations for "mid travel" trail bikes

Who remembers tabloids with aliens on them instead of celebrities? After that brief discussion, Matt discusses his trainer setup, his new podcast, and how to preorder JRA water bottles. Then, Kenny talks SurRon before a long discussion about his feelings over Specialized's move to Direct-to-Consumer (including Andrea's latest industry psychic prediction). 

Listener Questions:
-Intel on Berd wheels
-Will a 2.4" tire fit in a Chisel?
-What singlespeed is a good replacement for a Trek Superfly? 

This week, Matt and Andrea are headed out to the woods of North Central Arkansas for a little Syllamo adventure, but they squeezed in this recording before they left. After the usual banter from Matt about how much he rides the trainer, they talk birthdays, motos, and the painstaking procedure of editing videos for YouTube. 

Also:
-Scam website warning
-Rival vs. Apex for gravel
-Fox 36 vs. Fox 38 for a bike that parties
-The crew's favorite races
-Near near-death experiences
-Powermeter for Superboost bikes
-Dead or Nah? 

This week, the crew returns to what's familiar for our OG listeners. After some discussion about helmets (and Kenny's interesting water bottle setup), we find out why Andrea got nekkid (nekkit?) last week and how her suspension is doing. 

Then, LISTENER QUESTIONS! There's a good bit of ground covered- brake swaps, unicorn bikes, favorite manufacturers, 2017 forks, and to polish it off, talk about our current relationships with the bike industry. 

Matt and Andrea are back from vacation, and they had a helluva run-in with a deer on the way home. Find out why they went to Mountain View and not Bentonville, where you can get 44 cent Snickers bars, Matt's favorite energy drink, and what makes the Best Western in Borger, TX so "special." 

New Shit we Probably Hate: 
-Kenny's new Specialized helmet
-the Ratio 2x12 mechanical kit 
-Redbull's new gravel race
-Reverb moratorium

Listener Questions:
-Does using a seatpost shim void my Kona's warranty?
-What do we think about the Otso Voytek and getting multiple wheels for all seasons? 

`This episode begins with an oddly specific look into rural Post Offices. The conversation takes a turn (for the first time) to talk of bodyscaping, then moves on to a Listener's Best Worst (Worst Best?) Bike. Kenny went to St. George while the rest of the crew has been recoering from vacation. 

New Shit we Probably Hate:
-Wolftooth Components Centerlock Lockrings
-Sport Spuds
-New Podcasts from JRA Outdoor Media

Listener Questions:
-Everything you ever wanted to know about SurRons
-Surly Straggler Gearing for Loaded Touring in the Mountains
-What color glitter goes in tires? 

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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

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 

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This week, the crew discusses their long distance relationships with wildfire smoke, Kenny's air conditioning, and Andrea's listener shoutout for hunting equipment. Remember "new shit we probably hate"? Well, it's back! In this episode, we take a look at the Gravaa on-the-go tire inflator, Finish Line sealant, and Hope clipless pedals. Afterwards, marmots, and some insight about pushing on forks (for a smirnoff), tires, and more tires! 

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: 

• Putting weed in your bars
• Handlebar garage door opener
• Farr Bars

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

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:

• What's the best way to derestrict a Specialized Levo? 
• Why didn't Shimano use Cannondale's Hollowgram pattern for direct mount chainrings?
• Do I need another wheelset?
• I want a Spot Ryve 115... is PF92 DUB OK?
• Matt ponders why sealant that is advertized as sealing 6mm holes doesn't seal a valve when it's injected 

We begin this week's episode with Matt talking about a loss of confidence and melted Snicker's bars. Andrea is trying out 27.5+ tires on her Spot Rocker and has some thoughts. This leads to Kenny and Matt worshipping the ground the Maxxis Rekon rolls on (and some big tire prices). 

Listener Questions:

• Mullet an SB5?
• Tubolitos
• Tire inserts (again)
• Athlete injuries

In one of our most contraversial episodes to date- Andrea refuses to pronounce "Buena Vista" like the locals. Yes. The town of Bueana Vista has an official pronunciation of their town that's not how it's spelled. Madness. 

Anyway, Andrea and Matt touristed in BV, Kenny has found peace with his TRP brakes by using SRAM rotors, and the crew discusses symbiotic relationships between food trucks and bars. 

New Shit:

• Ergon now has a foam tube grip (and Andrea can't stand how they name things)
• Matt rants about a malfunctioning tail light and subsequent malfunctioning customer service

Listener Questions:

• How do I 12 speed on my drop bar MTB and make the brakes feel better?
• What 120mm-forked bike should I get?
• What happens to Specialized bikes that get damaged in shipping?
• Andrea was correct about sealant holes
• What do you think about unicycles?
• How do I get more steez on jumps?
• Not a listener question, but they wrap it all up with talk about the scaling back of media mogul Outside, and what it means for the future of bike media. 

Kenny had a problem with his microphone about halfway through the show. Let us know if you can detect the change from normal Kenny to pissed off Kenny. 

The crew kicks off with a story about Andrea's birthday pickle. They go on to discuss Matt's tail light drama as well as thoughts on the closing of the Mt. Hood Ski Bowl bike park following a lawsuit. Matt then rants about heavy, expensive bikes. 

Listener Questions:

• Cassette fuckery- mismatched and aftermarket drivetrains
• Suspension fuckery- DSD Runt and Vorsprung Luftkappe
• Thoughts about small town tourism 

Not a question, but they wrap up the show with an update on Andrea's Butthole. 

This episode starts off with a short lament about a-hole trail users. After that, Kenny talks perfect days off, and the crew moves on to New Shit they Probably Hate- the Cane Creek eeSilk Stem and the new cross country offering from ARC8.

Listener Questions:

Fuck it, I'm getting a Spot Rocker

Why should I get a singlespeed?

Notchy suspension bearings

Shimano pedal rebuilds

More fork tuning advice

Andrea's call to hear from listeners in the bike industry. You can remain anonymous. 

Chicken Nuggets! That's right- there's 23 of them. Also, find out about Mackers in the Arvo. Matt and Andrea follow that up with waxing poetic about the more unexplored parts of the Rainbow Trail. Then, Kenny and Matt talk e-motos for a minute.

New Shit:

• Rockshox suspension updates. Now with more butter! 
• Apidura Aero Framebags
• Garmin 1040 bike computer with solar charging

Listener Questions:

• Part out a bike or sell it whole?
• What will happen with gravel races as more top tier pros show up?
• Is Kenny the Mountain Bike Rob Dahm?

This week, the crew opens with discussions about 4 Runners, tires, and how nice stuff is just nice. Speaking of nice, they move on to share stories about interactions with other trail users that are not being nice. 

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Listener Questions:

• Upgrades for trail bikes (and a tangent about how great it is to have adjustable high speed compression dampening)
• Tips for riding in the heat 
• What the hosts miss about working in shops
• The most underrated tool in the shop
• Why did Matt sell his Intense Sniper?
• Is it OK to store old bikes in the living room? 

It hadn't been long since the last time the crew recorded, so there wasn't a lot of stuff that's happened. You do get a very special chicken (duck?) nugget from Andrea, though.

They touch once again on the Rainbow Trail as well as the possibility of more unhappy trail users. Just so everyone knows- Andrea actually went back to the trail section in question and confirmed that the rocks they encountered the day before had been displaced by a bear and not a human! 

New Shit We Probably Hate:

• Sintered Elite Brake Pads
• The spec vs. price on the new Santa Cruz Hightower

Listener topics: 

• A question about trades and other jobs that leads into a long, philosphical Kenny Rant
• Matt's Diverge Setup
• What's next for mountain bikes? 

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This week, Matt experiences a Lyrik for himself, Andrea drinks the dumb bitch juice before a hike, and Kenny orders another motorized vehicle, and it's definitely called a Fart Guard. Also, the Spot Mayhem has entered a new phase. How will it exit? 

Listener Questions:

• An update from the listener who wants to upgrade his Stumpy
• Fork setup- full suspension versus hardtail
• Why does Gripshift exist?
• What people/events/products are getting us excited? 
• Can you ride a nail in a tire forever?
• How do you lube a chain?

We kick things off with a story about Andrea's chance encounter with some listeners and move on to talk about Matt's secret longings. Then, a somewhat in-depth discussion about noxious weeds, SRAM XPLOR, the reason why we seem to be able to predict the future, and listener questions about lift service, front tire choice, and which bike is the best choice for gravel, commuting, and bikepacking. 

This week's episode kicks off with the usual from Matt- patrons, trainer rides, outside rides... Then, Andrea talks about new bike day, a chicken (duck) nugget, and being flirted with on the trail. Kenny might have ridden in Park City. 

New Shit: 

• Shimano 105 Di2

Listener Questions/Discussions:

• Show Suggestions
• Salida moto riders have always been nice
• How to buy a SIDLuxe service kit
• Trail-ish XC bike recommendation
• How to price/negotiate used bikes
• What does Kenny think about the new Specialized Levo? 
• How do you get weird hubs like 141QR with HG freehub bodies?
• Is Andrea excited for elk season?
• Scott Addict Gravel thoughts
• What bike for 100 mountain bike races?
• How do you eat duiring long races without getting stomach problems?
• Caffeine thoughts

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Matt wanted to call this the "Euro" episode because Eurobike is happening right now. BUT, I (Andrea) do the editing and uploading, and I like Boots, Jr. better. 

Kicking off this week, Kenny has been hot at work, Andrea has a new chicken, the Spot Mayhem parties HARD, and Matt went for the world's worst singlespeed ride. 

New Shit we Probably Hate: 

• Newman Components adjustable-width handlebars
• Intend makes the lightest 120mm fork
• Niner updates the RKT
• Allied releases their first mountain bike, named after a trail that Andrea has strong opinions about. They chat a bit about things "made in the USA" and Syllamo trails. 

Listener Questions:

• Rain pants
• Epic EVO or Stumpjumper?
• New wheels for a Kona Rove
• Where can you ride a Levo in Utah?
• Do you really have to change rotors when you change pad compounds?
• What happened with the World Cup Short Track chain drop?

This week, the crew kicks it off with talk about the Fooses Creek section of the Colorado trail. Kenny went motorcycling, and Andrea had a sucessful mule deer scouting trip in the high country.

New Shit we Probably Hate:

• 3x3 Nine Internally Geared Hub
• Fox sues Rockshox over bleeder valves
• FSA updates their WE electronic road group to 12 speed

Listener Questions:

• How hard is a SRAM road bleed?
• Is Apex 1 compatible with an old road bike?
• Is a 1/2 shell MTB helmet safer than a road helmet? 
• Is 160mm/130mm front/rear too large of a full suspension difference?

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This episode marks a year of re-booted JRA content! 

In this episode, the crew starts with a Patron-requested shoutout, then moves in to talks about high country rides, wheel dings, and mule deer. You'll also hear a Taco & Marley update, and find out what race JRA is sponsoring this year.

New Shit Andrea Doesn't Hate: 

• Lezyne Tubeless Pro Plug
• Lezyne Pocket Pro HV

Listener Questions:

• Are bigger rotors always better?
• Options for a creaky CSU
• Another use for Grip Shift that they missed in the previous discussion
• Update from a listener who was debating new wheels

That last one launches the crew into discussion about wheels, durability, popularity, and availability as well as bikes from ENVE. We wrap it up with a little T-shirt teaser. Will anyone actually pay for Matt to Sharpie a white tee? 

Did you know that you can donate to JRA Outdoor Media without joining Patreon? That's right! Go straight to our PayPal! This week, Matt went hiking (and was extra nice), Kenny rode motorized things (and has a new, SUPER SAFE motorized thing), and Andrea visited Hartman Rocks in Gunnison. 

New Shit- Long-time cyclist LeBron James invested $$ in Canyon bikes. 

Listener-Inspired Discussion:

Eddie O'Dea is riding the Eastern Divide route to benefit Georgia Cycling Association

Is a hot dog a sandwich?

How to properly shave your butthole

What handlebars/fork offset/stem length do we like

Why does Kenny ride a SurRon?

Bad stage race advice

This week, enjoy the sweet background noises of our hosts- crickets for Andrea & Matt, and some dude lapping Kenny's neighborhood on a Harley. 

The crew begins this episode with a discussion about the best frozen pizza. Matt played helper and hiked a 14er, Andrea discusses chicken processing, and Kenny did moto stuff. Find out what made Andrea cry on Wednesday. She also gives an update on her adventures in riding the low bottom bracket setting on the new Mayhem. There's some good tire talk as well, as Andrea has a new rear tire to install, and Kenny gives his co-hosts the one tire challenge. 

New Shit: 

• Bryton S800 GPS Computer
• Bontrager crazy light wheels

Listener Questions and Conversations:

• History of G2 Geometry
• Advice on purchasing a new bike
• How to fix brakes that got all fucky after the bike park

This week, Matt talks about the long and thick ESI XXL grips, Andrea sold some chickens, and Kenny has been doing the usual moto stuff. Andrea finally rode a scary part of a trail that's eluded her for over a year, and had another sucessful deer & elk scouting trip. 

Literally the most interesting new shit this week was a new Quad Lock mount. That's it. 

Listener Questions:

• The best follow-up ever (spoiler- it involves buttholes)
• Hammocks? 
• Why does Matt need a cross country bike?
• How do you figure out handlebar height/stem length/seat angle
• Could you make a Dirty Sixer into a full suspension mountian bike?

This week, Matt goes KOM hunting on the world's best (worst?) singlespeed, Andrea rides a new trail and gets shit out by rock chucks, and Kenny got rained on while doing his moto thing. 

New Shit: 

• New SRAM drivetrain "spy shots" (with emphasis on the " ") 
• EMRG Fork offset adjusting headset
• Matt tries oval chainrings

Listener Questions:

• A listener with a broken wheel needs to borrow something
• What's the deal with Shimano parts availability? 
• How to prevent frame bag rub
• How to prevent hand rub at the bike park

This week has everything, yes yes yes yes. We have hot boi summer attire to file away for 2023, Kenny's story of the expensive smash and grab at a store, and Andrea's hot shock season closer on Greens Creek.

New Shit that isn't hated:

• NOBL TR35 wheels

Listener Questions:

• How to get kids outside (with a huge derailment)
• How to pack your bike to bikepack (say that 5 times fast)
• Can we photo gnarly terrain

This week is just the boyz, Andrea is out hunting. Matt and Kenny talk their disdain for folks with huge vans and no room for toys inside, discuss some trail use and listener question stuff, and get into a long discussion about how kit in a box just isn't the right fit most of the time.

New Shit that isn't hated:

• SRAM Eagle AXS SL
• SRAM Rival Wants
• Zwift Trainer

Listener Questions:

• AXS Battery Tricks
• Salida Trail Advice

We have an unexpected guest for this recording... a symphony of crickets!

This show is full of nostalgia- Matt tells his bike shop bobcat story, and Andrea & Kenny discuss their Fast and Furious days. The gang then moves on to Local Legends, hunting philosophy, handlebars, and some wonderful listener questions. 

What water filter should I get? 
Who are the Big 5? 
How do you convert a hardtail into a gravel bike? 
What juices go into brakes? 
And, to round it all out, what bike should you get if you've got a $2000 budget? 

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Just the boys again this week while Andrea is still in the field. Matt and Kenny talk new rims, saddles, trail angle, and a bit of rambling and ranting as usual

New Shit that may or may not be hated:

• Cervelo Soloist
• Blacksheep Bars
• Bontrager Verse Short Saddle
• AbsoluteBlack Graphene brake pads
• iPhone 14 SOS Feature

Listener Questions:

• Stumpy bash gaurd mounting question

Andrea is in the field, Kenny and Matt are on the microphones. Kenny has been riding bikes, Matt has been riding motorcycles (what the wut), there is a ton of rumor mill stuff buzzing about so the dudes do a deep dive on speculating some new stuff that is coming out.

New Shit that may or may not be hated:

• Hed Jet 180mm Deep Wheel
• Raceface Turbine Cranks Updated
• Saris Trainers Updated
• Mongoose MotoMag Wheels Re-released
• Shand Ioma super slack hardtail is dropped.

Listener Questions:

• Yeah nah not really this week.

In this episode- 

Pretzels, the peanut butter type

Matt's new bike parts

Andrea's first truck adventure (with a sealant side quest)

What the new (semi) wireless road group from Shimano means for the future of mountain bike Di2

Listener questions! What's up with Revel Bikes and Mountain Bike Radio? Then, we jump in the way-back machine and talk about bikes we used to own. 

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Ye olde JRA mixer has finally given up the ghost (some of you may have noticed an annoying high-pitched hum in the past few episodes... sorry about that). So, Matt and Andrea are sharing a microphone for this recording. 

This episode takes a deep dive into discussion about who needs what size fork. Does anyone *need* 38mm stanchions? Then, Matt is dismissed from jury duty for just being Matt, Kenny tells us a nutso story from his shop then names a new segment that will be a regular installment (by listener request). Then, listener questions! 

12 speed chains
Fork Offsets
Tubeless repair kits
Cocktail blunders
How to be a better climber

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Welcome to the first Lunch Ride edition of the JRA Show! These are quick hits to keep you entertained while we catch up on life. 

This week, we discuss GRAVELBEEF. It seems there's a large contingent of internet heros that can't stand losing the "spirit of gravel" (whatever the hell that means). We're here to tell you why you need to have a seat and calm TF down. 

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This week's episode kicks off with some in-depth discussion about lights for mountain biking- What's out there, and what you should do to avoid burning your house down. 

Thanks to Brady this week for the maple syrup care packages!

Matt and Andrea talk about their recent adventure ride

An update on the creaking bike from last week (we missed a part)

A listener has a binding DT Swiss rear hub

How should you attach 22.2 bars to your bike? 

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?

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? 

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: 

• Tubolito CX/Gravel tubes now have a warranty
• Topeak released a new tubeless repair kit, digital hand pump for shocks and tires, and 2-stage extra-fancy floor pump

Listener Questions:

• Proper tire width for 19mm rims
• Best $1500 gravel wheels
• Favorite dropper lever
• A bike for both Iowa and Enduro racing
• Kenny stories
• What tree are you?
• What cut of beef are you?
• What frame would you ride as your sole bike for 5 years?

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!

• Singlespeed gear for climbing
• One piece bar/stem combos
• How to fix cooked brakes
• What gravel bike is good at also being a road bike?
• How long and slack is too much?
• Light wheels & tires on a trail bike or heavy wheels and tires on an XC bike?
• Is the Crest open?
• Specialized DTC woes
• Are bikes going to keep improving at the same rate? (this also turns into great talk about women riding and racing bikes)
• Gear for 14er trails

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:

• Fork service at home
• How to poop in the woods (and a bonus story about Matt emergency pooping on the road)
• Kenny answers the cut of beef/tree question from a previous episode
• Best fork and shock on a budget
• How to help new riders get comfortable
• Steep seat tubes and bike fit

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:

• How to choose a coach
• What additional certifications does a PT need for bike fit? 
• Flat bar gravel bikes
• Specialied SWAT tool search
• $4000 bikes
• Singlespeed choices
• $1000 hardtails
• Is it normal for Continental tires to lose so much pressure?
• Suspension Syndicate 
• Send in your JRA Hot Ones questions!

Matt and Kenny make their final sausage fest count with this extended-length episode. They start with the usual discussion of their weeks then move on to some brake pad and e-moto talk, follwed up with a plethora of listener questions and comments. 

• Follow-up about Black Sheep Bikes
• A listener's question about picking the right-sized NICA bike for their son gets Kenny fired up
• The SwitchGrade saddle tilt adjuster
• Is a burrito a sandwich?
• Best lunch spot in Salida
• Bosch e-bike ABS system
• ShockWiz- hype or nice? 
• Will Specialized phase out the Brain shock?
• 650b vs. 700c for gravel
• Ideal pre and post-ride meal and beverage
• What bashguard fits a 2-hole mount on a 2022 Stumpjumper?
• What causes unweighted fork sag?
• The Nissan Altima of Mountain Bikes
• Singlespeed chain preference
• Carbon parts' lifespans
• What will bike paths be like in 5 years with all the e-stuff? 
• Training and nutrition for a 12 hour race
• How to avoid burnout as a long-time bike industry person? 

Andrea rejoins Matt and Kenny after nearly staying feral in the woods forever. This week, Matt had a battery misfortune, chased KOMs, and bought ANOTHER fork. Kenny updates us about his experience with the MTX Gold pads, how he got a ticket for riding his Surron, rants about taxes, and gets into the usual e-talk about semi trucks and stuff. Andrea answers a few choice questions from last week's episode and entertains the idea of cross country racing in the future. For anyone who is interested, Andrea's month-long collection of hunting stories will post as an episode (or two) of the Antlerless Podcast, along with some Squirrel Team Six hijinks. 

New Shit: 

• Ibis Oso
• Otso Arctodus
• Cervelo ZHT-5
• Ridley Probe and Raft
• BMC Fourstroke with Autodrop
• Moots 3D printed computer mount

Our one listener question spurs a discussion about the difference between a long travel cross contry bike and a short travel trail bike (or "downcounty", if you must)

This week's episode kicks off with a goat-related tale from Andrea. If you aren't in to eating farm animals, you may want to fast forward a little. Along with making goat ham, she also doesn't have jury duty this week. Hell yes! Matt crashed his trials bike, and Kenny has been getting down on morning rides, and is considering van stuff. 

New Shit:

• Wolftooth Components Resolve Dropper Post
• Specialized's consumer-direct bike sale

Listener Stuff:

• We've got a friend in Borger
• Fork advice- Fox 34 AWL
• The difference between shimano clipless mountain bike pedals

I'll apologize ahead of time for Matt's gross cashew chewing. It doesn't last long, but ew. Gross. 

Kenny got new tires this week, and the crew discusses how many spokes they've broken in their lifetimes. We delve a little in to hunting, as Matt has decided last minute to go elk hunting next week, and Andrea is helping out his scouting game. This leads them down a rabbit hole of the Metric and Imperial systems of measurement. 

New Shit:

• Andrea rants about saddles
• Lore Shoes
• Pacenti P-Dent 
• Bianchi hyperbike

Listener Questions:

• How do you singlespeed a full suspension bike?
• How big of a bike should I get?
• Congrats to Eddie O'Dea, who just became the first finisher of the Eastern Divide Route

It's listener question extravaganza time! This week, the crew starts with a little talk of snowy elk scouting, iPhones, and learning new phrases. 

New Shit:

• Perry Ti "Trail Bike"
• ENVE Primaloft poncho
• Canyon K.I.S. 
• Air Tag Holders (again)

Listener Questions:

More FSSS commentary

Stumpjumper Durability

Gas-Powered Green Machines

Bosch ABS

What's "Clapped Out"?

How to hold a phone on short rides

Should I race Breck Epic singlespeed? 

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This week, Matt is in the middle of his first elk hunt, and Kenny & Andrea have tire and new component news to talk about. Andrea took another hit to the underside and gives all the painful details. 

New Shit we Probably Hate: Ignite Components Bottom Bracket

Listener Questions and Discussions: 

• Where on the bars does carbon paste go?
• Should I swap DB8s for some Shimano brakes? 
• What do we think about Wolftooth Components getting in to seatposts?
• How does a 12 speed bike go on an 11 speed trainer?
• Cops will get warrants for AirTags and then take all the credit
• Why do shops insist on having a bike in-hand to estimate and schedule repairs?
• Curious about kidney donation? We've got a contact person for you. 

This episode gets off to a sad start. Matt and Andrea lost their little terrier, Marley, to kidney failure. They talk about how Matt adopted him 14 years ago and how they've dealt with his loss this week. Kenny pulls us out of the sad hole with his trip to St. George (including an update on his Ground Control 29x2.3" tires). Lastly, Andrea pines for a deal on a cross country bike to race next season. 

New Shit: Scott Genius

Listener Questions:

• Can I make a 12-geared singlespeed?
• Can I make a Trek Fuel as lively as a Santa Cruz Tallboy 4?
• Should I clean my sealant out for winter storage?
• Can I use a dumb trainer for Trainerroad and Zwift?

Sorry for the late upload on this one. Funny enough, we kick this episode off with a short talk about Andrea's ADHD. After that, it's winter training, e-Heelies, and how Matt wrecked his moto. 

Listener Questions:

• Shoes for hike-a-bike
• How to Pronounce "derailleur"
• Why doesn't Andrea want a Spot Ryve for XC?
• Should I upgrade my FOX 34SC?
• What Fatbike should Kenny get?

We then discuss a little doom and gloom about bike prices and the state of the bike industry. 

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This week's episode kicks off with some discussion of parking chaos in Salida, running shoes, interval training, and Kenny's latest bike purchase. 

New Shit: 

• Livall Peekaboost
• Cane Creek makes service proceedured public
• Magura Vyron gen 3

The last one leads the crew into a great discussion about chargable vs. rechargable batteries as well as the next big idea that SRAM is going to get from the JRA Podcast. After that, Andrea attempts to rant about curmudgeon mechanics, but is steamrolled by Matt and Kenny who run off in a totally different direction with it. 

Listener Questions:

• Do y'all watch Trailerpark Boys?
• How do you keep from detraining in the winter?
• My Levo's chainring clearance sucks
• Are Shimano levers swappable between different model calipers?

Before we wrap up, Kenny has a funny story about Apple's Siri and rounding numbers. 

Matt had a hard time with numbers when he was naming this show. This week, Andrea goes deeper into hommade things and is about to embark on a public land whitetail hunting adventure, Kenny goes in depth about his e-fat dilemma, and Matt is just doing his usual Matt things. 

New Shit:

• TrainerRoad AI FTP estimation
• Berd Spokes Trail/Enduro Wheelset

Listener Discussion:

• Feedback about software updates
• E-Fat advice

It's been an exciting financial week for the JRA Show! We have a patron who is trying to edge out the other patrons and a big donation from Six Pack Outdoors! Matt has some stuff for sale, we re-hash some Trainerroad AI FTP thoughts, and Andrea gives you a long overdue Chicken Nugget. Kenny's Otso Arctodus is built, and he goes through the parts that made it heavy. We wrap up discussion with Andrea's thoughts on Wolftooth grips and her rear tire.

Listener Questions:

• What's a good 160mm-170mm enduro bike?
• Should I paint my bike?
• What options do I have for long seatposts?
• What do you think about SQ Labs Active Saddle Technology?
• Feedback (and exciting news) about Berd wheels

This week kicks off with Matt Facts about Captcha, talk about his new bike, and a fatbike check-in from Kenny. Andrea has been heavy on the doctors this week with cortisone injections and a skin biopsy. 

New Shit:

• We have a correction to make about Gore's discontinuation of their Shakedry fabric
• Berd Wheels, coming to a JRA near you?
• Matt tees up a slice of truth with a side of wisdom about the latest in bike industry layoffs

Listener Questions:

• Kenny explains his headset replacement costs
• Why is my fatbike fork vibrating?
• Kenny's fat gear review
• Should I get the NOBL TR32 wheelset?
• Why am I breaking spokes?
• How do I lengthen my 2014 Reba?

Kenny is on Christmas Break this week, so Andrea and Matt take over. They talk about Matt's new Stumpjumper EVO, Andrea's hand biopsy results as well as her latest power test. Then, you get to listen to the world's worst game of Rock, Paper, Scissors to see who gets to ride the demo Berd wheels first. 

Listener Questions:

• Check out the Trutune!
• What's Matt's Esker Hayduke setup? (And Andrea's AXS vs. Mechanical Tangent)
• How do I convert a Kona Honzo to drop bar gravel bike?
• What are your personal geometry preferences?
• Have you tried an XT chain and cassette with an otherwise AXS drivetrain?
• Is proprietary stuff OK?
• What do you think about the ONYX Vesper hub for a lightweight wheel build?

Kenny is back from servicing Santa's e-reindeer this week. The crew kicks off the episode with talk about Kenny's still-analog fatbike and his kickass motoralls. Matt longs for a pair of work overalls that fit both his height as well as his need for skinny pants. Andrea has been deer hunting, so she doesn't have much to add until it's time for her rant about people that complain about trail "sanitization." Matt follows her up with a rant of his own.

Listener questions:

• What do you think about shorter cranks?
• What's the mid-drive e-bike motor that Kenny is getting for the fatbike?
• What cycling media do you all consume?  

This show kicks off with an in-depth discussion about the setup and naming of Matt's new Stumpjumper EVO. Kenny goes off on a tangent about crank length- he thinks the future is short. Andrea spent her week chasing cows, helping neighbors, and planning hunts (including one that scares the shit out of her). 

New Shit: 

• SRAM's patent for the next Eagle AXS direct mount derailleur looks cool
• Fox has a patent for a suspension-enhancing decoupling rear hub and derailluer

Listener Questions:

• What shops in New Zealand rent bikes?
• What hubs should I get for my singlespeed?
• Are Bontrager gravel tires shit? What gravel tires aren't shit?

This week, Matt has been taking it easy. The crew discusses three adventures in good and bad customer service, shrimp grundles, Surrons, and what happens when you don't hold your horses. Andrea has first ride impressions about Berd Spoke wheels. 

New Shit:

• Specialized layoffs
• Canfield Stems
• Gen2 Spot Ryve

Listener Questions:

• What should I do for 6 weeks if I can't ride?
• Suggestions about what to do in New Zealand
• A nice note from the Green Giant
• Surrons and dirt jumps
• Fat bikes need studs
• Lateral wear on chains
• What snacks do Matt and Taco like?
• What shock should be used with a Bike Yoke Brain remover on an Epic?
• What music does the crew like?

Welcome to episode 78. This week, Andrea finds mountain lion tracks, goes fatbiking with Matt, and the crew discusses how fast is too fast on a groomed snow trail. Also, Andrea is reluctantly selling her entire dynamo and light setup from when she was planning on racing Tour Divide. 

New Shit:

• Chris King AeroSet
• Bonas Labs Disc-O-Matic brake burnisher
• Mondraker "downcountry" hardtail

Listener Questions:

• A nice note from someone we helped
• Off-label use of the Cane Creek Viscoset
• Why do you hate wax lube?
• Which chain for a 1000 mile snowbike race?

This week, the weather has kept the crew mostly indoors. Matt has been painting and replacing trim in the house, Andrea has been in the woods making YouTube content, and Kenny has installed part of his motor on his fatbike. This week, our New Shit segment spawns the next greatest hashtag. 

New Shit:

• RockShox has filed a patent for different types of auto-venting mechanisms for fork lowers
• A Makita e-bike
• Ibis starts Exie production in Vietnam
• Ratio AXS replacement derailleur cage
• Allied BC40

Listener Questions:

• "Chainal Retentive"
• Where should I rent a bike and ride in Utah when I visit in March?

This episode, we find out who makes Kenny's favorite tortilla chips. He's also the only person in the crew that's had an interesting week, as Matt is still mending a finger, and Andrea is saving her hunting content for the next Antlerless Podcast. 

New Shit: 

• Shimano's patent for an e-Bike with Magnetic Resonance Charging capabilities
• Fox patents everything you could ever want to do with electronic suspension for future iterations of Live Valve
• Shimano has gravel-specific sunglasses
• Mavic 1-piece wheels
• Brake Ace
• Esker Hayduke gets an update

The lone listener discussion point is which bike would we want for the apocalypse. 

It's big weekends all around for the crew... Matt had an awesome birthday, Andrea literally chased a mountain lion, and Kenny has e-motoed himself silly. Somehow, they end up discussing bread dough for a long time, too. 

New Shit

• Pro riders joining OnlyFans
• Fox Union Shoe
• Gen2 Ibis DV9
• Trek Checkpoint

Listener Stuff

• What's the difference between the Specialized Stumpjumper and the Status?
• When should carbon bars be replaced? 
• Matt's Berd wheels update

Welcome to Episode 82! This week, the weather is keeping the crew mostly indoors, except for Kenny, who went for a moto-fattie ride and got scared of mountain lions. Andrea gives him some tips about how to be less scared and identify tracks. Andrea has also started a loaf of the 110% hydration bread of Kenny's dreams. 

New Shit:

• Interesting Specialized frame patent
• Aluminum Santa Cruz Reserve Wheels
• Formula offers swappable damper tuning
• 5Dev Components titanium chainring
• Fox patents roller bearing fork bushings and self-lubricating foam rings

Listener Questions:

• What do y'all think about Crank Brothers Synthesis Wheels?
• Is my spoke tension too loose?
• Is a potpie a soup or a sandwich?
• Y'all are crazy if you think a Surron climbs better than a gas moto

This episode kicks off with the crew discussing the wild animals in their yards. Matt is in the middle of a big home improvement project, and he went to a trials moto group ride over the weekend. Andrea talks about fatbike racing and her current Otso setup, and Kenny discusses how one would go about e-bike racing the Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike race. 

New Shit: 

• TruTune fork tuning device

Listener Questions:

• What do you think about the Lal Bikes drivetrain?
• A real world comparison of the Specialized Status and Stumpjumper
• Revive the 1-10 scale of Matt tiredness
• Can you mix 12 speed drivetrain brands? This guy on the internet did it. 

This week, Matt talks about his regrets for taking on the latest home improvement project. Kenny has picked his next vehicle, and it's definitely not what you're expecting. Andrea has finally taken steps to treat her ADHD and talks about what it was like untreated and how treatment has gone so far. 

New Shit: 

• Shimano CUES drivetrains
• Shimano cartridge bearing hubs
• Industry Nine iRiX headset
• SRAM Force update
• Two new Specialized bikes 

Our lone listener question wonders if the Shimano Linkguide stuff is any good and asks for tire advice. 

Kenny's bank account is on fire this week, as he's now the proud owner of both an "Old Man Maroon" Ridgeline, and a new electric mountain bike. Andrea made a trip to the big city and did some boot shopping along the way, and Matt is planning a big vacation at the end of the month, including some party time with Kenny. 

New Shit:

• Propain Bike's Kids' bike is illegal
• Trek releases a 34oz bottle that will fit in your cage (but maybe not your frame)
• Matt hates the name of ENVE's new gravel bike

Listener Questions:

• Should I keep my CX bike or sell it and get a gravel bike?
• Is there cross-compatibility between 12-speed groups?
• After Matt tries the TruTune and loves it, will the chamois eating ceremony be publicized? 
• A cautionary tale for Kenny
• A listener found the solution to his noisy drivetrain before we could get to his question
• Should protective tape ever be removed from a frame once it's installed? 

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This episode begins with a little Memphis Rap nostalgia. Ahhh... those were the days. Song clip is Good Googly Moogly, by Project Pat and Three 6 Mafia (https://youtu.be/1XwoE1YfJBc)

After that, Matt and Andrea give their half marathon race reports, and Kenny tells us how to remove a bunch of weight from your Kenevo. You'll also learn about the Possum Suprise. One of our patrons (Six Pack Outdoors) has a new gravel race this year in northern New Mexico! Check it out: https://www.sixpackoutdoors.org/gravel

There's not much interesting new shit this week, so they dive straight in to listener questions. 

• Ground Control tires suck. What should I use instead for cross country racing?
• Does a 27.5" wheeled cross country bike still exist?
• Matt should get Dahlgren socks
• 2.8" Rekon tires slap for Pisgah 
• Is a chamois a soup or sandwich?
• Can silver stanchions ever be cool again? 

Our JRA Patrons are having some fun at Matt's expense, and we're here for it. This week, Andrea hasn't been up to much, but has a wild mountain lion story from Salida. Kenny has the Ridgeline all set up for his e-things, and Matt got to install some new SRAM bits on his bike (and stand on a derailleur). 

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The crew then takes a deep dive in to the new SRAM Transmission drivetrain, and follows it up with a shallow dive into the TRP EVO 12 Speed Drivetrain. Listener questions are pretty light this week. If you have a question for the crew, be sure to use our website contact form to send it our way! 

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We took the week off. So, here's your chance to get to know Andrea a little better! 

This week's episode is almost all the way backwards! 

Listener Questions: 

• Is the BB86 SRAM DUB bottom bracket OK?
• Please don't die. 
• Matt needs Darn Tough socks
• Rockshox SID shock issue... or is it? 

New Shit: 

• Rex Black Diamond hot wax
• RP Designs MTB Smart-Cockpit Handlebar
• Classified boost mountain bike hub
• Shimano files patents for a direct mount rear derailleur
• Retrofitting a Trek e-bike with the ability to power your AXS off of your bike battery is nearly impossible
• Kenny's Transmission experience 

THEN you get to hear about everyone's past two weeks! Kenny was on vacation riding his moto and e-bike, Matt rode his trials moto and officially became a hamburger slut, and, as usual, Andrea has been in the woods a lot. 

Stink bugs- the harbinger of Springtime in Colorado! This week- water bottles are on sale! Get them while your favorite color is still in stock! 

Our crew has been busy- Andrea went fatbike racing in Leadville and followed it up with turkey hunting. Kenny is testing out a new EXT shock on his e-moto and blowing the ass-end out of brakes, and Matt is enduro-ing and contemplating e-wheelbarrows with Kenny.

New Shit:

• Industry Nine EN300 Wheelset
• Forge + Bond makes the newest FusionFiber flavored wheelset

Listener Questions:

• Kenny needs to rant hard enough to embarass Shimano in to making something cool
• Are Manitou forks good? 

This week, the crew has been up to their usual stuff- Kenny has e-motoed and professis his love of e-motos, Matt has gone full enduro and celebrated Volunteer Day, and Andrea went racing and hunting.

Listener Questions: 

• I'm a Gen 1 AXS rocker-style shifter fanboy
• How do I find mountain and moto trails in the place I'm moving to?
• What do you think about the Specialized Status? Is 27.5" OK?

New Shit:

• Specialized Epic WC 
• Wolftooth components dropper lever update
• Trek Emonda ALR 
• Yeti SB135 

The big news of the week is new addition to Matt and Andrea's family- welcome Daisy (the Destroyer), a sweet little terrier from Bounce Animal Rescue. In other news, Kenny's Levo is for sale, Andrea STILL hasn't had a sucessful turkey hunt, and a heavy winter snow knocked out power for a day. Matt finally has his shock dialed, though. 

Listener Questions:

• Tell me some Brent VanEps stories.
• What's it like to be out of the bike industry?
• Will Stark make a dual sport bike? When will Kenny's Stark Varg arrive?
• What are your most memorable rides?
• What protective gear do you wear?

This week, Matt has gone full enduro, we didn't kill Superfan Jake with peanut products, Kenny rode with the guys from EXT suspension, and Andrea has been doing feral stuff like boiling skulls and making her own drinking horn. 

Episode includes a sample of T.I. "Rubber Band Man" from the album Trap Muzik 

New Shit: 

• Cipollini Fybra GX e-gravel bike
• Vittoria Air Liner Lite
• Specialized Levo SL

Listener Questions:

• What should I do if my Fox Float X sucks?
• Do you watch Trailer Park Boys?
• What crank should I get for my new singlespeed?
• What's the future of belt drive?
• Does your Spot Rocker slap?
• Have you tried SQLabs Innerbarends?  
• Pros and cons of inverted forks?
• Do you have experience with Alfine Di2 hubs?
• What the long term fix for a lockout that stopped working at 100 miles?
• Give us a dog update, Ridgeline update, and Mustache update.
• Also, random thoughts about splinters and ticks. 

This week- Whose weekend was better? Matt competed in his first moto trials event, and Kenny was on a boat and e-moto. Andrea worked and ran around the trials course, so she's just around for moral support. Don't miss out on Kenny's secret meat rice recipe. 

New Shit:

• Moots Womble Slider Singlespeed (with UDH option)
• Pinarello Dogma XC
• Cervelo ZFS-5

Listner Questions:

• What do you think about the Neutron Components emergency brake bleed kit?
• What's your favorite cheese?
• What road bike should replace my 1994 Ritchey Logic? 

This week in JRA Land, Matt has been in Memphis and was amazed by Legos, Andrea sort of coached in a women's mountain bike clinic, and Kenny put some miles on his new Kenevo. 

New Shit:

Beam x Virgo "full face" commuter e-bike helmet

Esker Rowl

E13 Clsoe Range Cassette

Specialized Allez

Standover Shenanigans

Cervelo hardtail-maker link

Welcome to episode 96! This week, Andrea talks about the return of Vapor Trail 125, her new Kelty car-camping tent, and the arrival of more chickens! Matt scored at the National moto trials event over the weekend, and Kenny did normal Kenny stuff. He's got some more thoughts about his new Kenevo as well. 

Smash or Pass:

• DT Swiss Revolite spokes
• TransX wireless dropper post
• Daysaver Incredible multitool
• Industry Nine Trail S rims with Hydra hubs
• Wolftooth Components e-bike chainrings
• MetMo Pocket Driver
• Prototype Rockshox SID SL 120mm fork
• Campagnolo Super Record wireless 2x12 road group
• Road vs. MTB prices

Listener Questions:

• What grinds Brady Howe's gears?
• Bottom Bracket bearing maintenance 
• DT Swiss 370 hub internals upgrade kits

Welcome to Episode 97! This week, Matt has a new bike, Kenny has been going for morning motos, and Andrea talks chickens, weird stuff that happened to her fork, and searching for new trails. 

New Shit We Probably Hate: 

• POC 3D printed titanium sunglasses
• Wolftooth T-Type chainrings
• Reynolds endura and DH wheels
• Shimano files a new derailleur hanger patent
• Scott Plasma RC TT

Listener Question Extravaganza:

• What bike is right for Vapor Trail 125?
• Should I replace a smashed XTR derailleur with XT?
• How can I make my Kona Honzo better at gravel?
• What food do you want conveyored into your mouth for the rest of your life?
• How long after you started working in shops did the narcissism kick in?
• When did Kenny start hating to pedal?
• What's Andrea's broadhead of choice?
• Why doesn't Matt use handguards for enduro?
• What happened to Mountain Bike Radio?
• Where does Matt work?
• Do you race singlespeed because you can't podium in regular categories?
• Should I get a Superdeluxe Ultimate?
• When is Monarch Crest rideable?
• What tire pressure should I run for enduro riding?
• Why do I suck at bleeding SRAM brakes? 

This episode starts with a little Memphis Rap education. Includes samples from Project Pat's "Chickenheads" and "Don't Save Her." Then, the crew talks about SRAM's newly released APEX offerings as well as some World Cup racing happenings. The personal updates are short and to the point this week. 

Listener Questions:

• Why did my rear wheel and derailleur explode off a 2 foot drop?
• How heavy is Matt's Stumpjumper EVO?
• Why are Fox Transfer posts so sticky?
• Can I use a SRAM Eagle derailleur on an XPLOR cassette?
• Why am I cramping when I race?
• Will there ever be a rigid singlespeed resurgance?
• I'm a big guy on a Specialized EPIC, and it's bottoming out. What can I do?

Then, some running talk. 

Sorry this one's uploading a few hours late. It's worth the wait, though! 

This week, the crew has been riding bikes & motos and has fallen down while doing it. The week's review is full of wonderful tangents to boot. 

New Shit:

• Cushcore e-bike tire inserts
• Bike Yoke Revive Wireless Seatpost (and pedals and handlebar)
• THE Abbey Tools truing stand
• Hutchinson Wyrm downcountry tire
• Hope dropper lever
• Deviate Cycles high pivot downcountry bike

Listener Questions:

• You can take a travel reducer out of the shock on your Epic Evo!
• Is Luna Cycle legit for electric motos? Is the Talaria MX4 good? What upgrades would it need right off the bat?
• What is the "early 2000's tuner car culture" of the bike world? 

The crew's 100th episode since re-launch is met with nothing special... Matt is getting another new bike, competed in more moto trials, and struck out on a "quick" repair. Andrea reports on her latest scouting trip, relives her first encounter with Sara Sheets at Breck Epic, and received a new bow for her birthday. Kenny went moto-ing and tells us about a wild brake situation at his shop. 

New Shit:

• Andrea's thoughts on the SRAM Code Stealth brakes
• Wolftooth Components Lone Wold Chain Guide
• Ibis "Bin Chicken" HD6
• Ergon GT1 Grip
• Berria Bravo soft tail mountain bike

Then, Andrea breaks Matt when Kenny talks about his hatred of all flathead screws