**Show Intro: Skirts in the Dirt Mountain Bike Race**
Matt kicks in a huge, f-bomb-filled rant about the use of e-bikes on mountain bike trails to start the show. It's a great point about the possibility of ruining access for all mountain bikers....that discussion is sure to be continued. The crew also discusses listener questions, including the bike to buy on a budget, and much more!
Have a listen. Now.
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Intro: Skirts in the Dirt Mountain Bike Race
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This episode is another list-filled show sure to inform and entertain you. The gang covers a good range of new topics - road racing, Ikon vs. Ardent Race, riding with a new rider, a little bit of World Cup and plenty more. And....let's get Matt a full suspension 29er to race soon! Have a listen. Now.
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If you only listen to one episode of Just Riding Along, this might be the one yours. Andrea and Matt tear it up in this episode with endless answers to great listener questions. What carbon wheels? Should you run a dropper post? Where do they stand on the new Salsa Spearfish? New Wolf Tooth Components color? What about the RockShox RS-1? You get a full mix of advice, discussion, and rant.
If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the next episode, contact us at info@mountainbikeradio.com. We also have advertising opportunities available, just contact us.
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After a week off, Andrea, Matt, and Kenny are back with a full episode, complete with discussions about recent trips, recent rides, tech, bikes, goods, and more. Matt has a couple small rants, Kenny is his usual self, and Andrea isn't crabby like when she was cutting weight for a fight.
Plus....what is an "Antique Gun Show?"
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Andrea's legs are swollen. Listeners gears are grinding away their 1x11 setups. Will gels actually kill you? What the hell are in those gravity riders' backpacks? You know the usual discussion...you get plenty of discussion that may or may not be kid friendly.
Have a listen now to hear about Andrea's solution to her swollen legs, another discussion about chainrings and 1 x 11 setups, and some thoughts about what could actually be in those backpacks (pumps, folding bikes, and weed were mentioned...).
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In this episode of Just Riding Along, the crew discuss different and new "standards," including the new Trek Boost 148 hub and the Cannondale F-Si. Matt starts a rant, but Kenny cools him off while being devil's advocate. Andrea jumps in with a rant of her own.
Have you ever had a problem with a new part, product, or component? Did you take it back to the shop or the manufacturer? Listen in as Andrea, Matt, and Kenny discuss what they've run into with poorly manufactured products.
If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the next episode, contact us at info@mountainbikeradio.com. We also have advertising opportunities available, just contact us.
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In this episode, Andrea points out a disturbing trend she noticed at the Mulberry Gap Women's Weekend - women seem to be riding bikes that have majoy issues, while, knowlingly, their husband/boyfriends do nothing about it. Also, the debate rages on about pressfit bottom brackets and more.
Do you suspect that your man friend isn't keeping your bike up to par? Are you one of the guys just throwing your lady out on a crappy bike? Have you ever had a problem with a bottom bracket? Let us know!
If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the next episode, contact us at info@mountainbikeradio.com. We also have advertising opportunities available, just contact us.
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March 3, 2014
Thanks to some great comments and questions by listeners, this is a great show with some very helpful answers. Kenny tries his best to derail the show for the first twenty minutes though by ripping on the Surly Krampus and how much he didn't like it.
What do you do if your cog doesn't fit on the freehub? What to do with a pf30 bottom brackets? Did Matt change his mind on carbon wheels? Listen in.
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February 24, 2014
Warning - the first ten minutes is talk about poop. If you can make it past that, there is some good race report style input about the past weekend.
Listen in to hear the crew talk about the Iron Mountain Mtb Endurance Race. If you've been stuck indoors all winter, looking out at a sub-zero thermometer covered in snow, this is your chance to get excited about the summer season to come.
They also answer a JRA listener question about what bike he should use at the Crusher in the Tushar.
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Gravel riding information - tires, discussion, etc.
February 17, 2014
Bikerumor recently ran an article about bike mechanic wages. The crew discusses it and hits on many aspects of what goes into being a mechanic and some thoughts about what goes into mechanics' wages. This episode is a good glimpse into thoughts from some experienced bike people.
What do you think? Do you think that $20,000 is enough for bike mechanics? Leave a comment at the bottom of the page.
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February 9, 2014
Hold on to your hats! Some of you listen to Just Riding Along live, while a lot of you listen via archive on the website and this app.
We're constanly working on this in the background and sometimes things fall behind a little. We apologize. But, we are making up for lost time. You will find four newly uploaded archived episodes - February 3, January 20, January 13, December 2, and October 21.
This is the archive for the December 2nd episode.
Grab a beer or other drink of your choice and listen in to all of the episodes.
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February 9, 2014
Hold on to your hats! Some of you listen to Just Riding Along live, while a lot of you listen via archive on the website and this app.
We're constanly working on this in the background and sometimes things fall behind a little. We apologize. But, we are making up for lost time. You will find four newly uploaded archived episodes - February 3, January 20, January 13, December 2, and October 21.
This is the archive for the February 3rd episode.
Grab a beer or other drink of your choice and listen in to all of the episodes.
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February 9, 2014
Hold on to your hats! Some of you listen to Just Riding Along live, while a lot of you listen via archive on the website and this app.
We're constanly working on this in the background and sometimes things fall behind a little. We apologize. But, we are making up for lost time. You will find four newly uploaded archived episodes - February 3, January 20, January 13, December 2, and October 21.
This is the archive for the January 20th episode.
Grab a beer or other drink of your choice and listen in to all of the episodes.
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Mountain Bike Radio Facebook Page
February 9, 2014
Hold on to your hats! Some of you listen to Just Riding Along live, while a lot of you listen via archive on the website and this app.
We're constanly working on this in the background and sometimes things fall behind a little. We apologize. But, we are making up for lost time. You will find four newly uploaded archived episodes - February 3, January 20, January 13, December 2, and October 21.
This is the archive for the January 13th episode.
Grab a beer or other drink of your choice and listen in to all of the episodes.
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February 9, 2014
Hold on to your hats! Some of you listen to Just Riding Along live, while a lot of you listen via archive on the website and this app.
We're constanly working on this in the background and sometimes things fall behind a little. We apologize. But, we are making up for lost time. Below you will find four archived episodes - February 3, January 20, January 13, December 2, and October 21.
This is the archive for the October 21st episode.
Grab a beer or other drink of your choice and listen in to all of the episodes.
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January 28, 2014
What should you anodize on your bike? What's the deal with T-25s?
A Canadian listener shares his bike to be upgraded to lose some weight. Listen to what the crew does to fix up his Ibis.
What do Canadians call bacon - is it Canadian bacon or just bacon?
Bottle cages - what is the best?
Matt scored Jens Voigt's used clothes.
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January 6, 2014
"The last two inches just hang out," Matt describes his....
A Cannondale Scalpel without a lefty? What jacket is best in the cold?
Does Matt have a chance in hell in getting Andy Schleck's old clothes?
Did you know it was really cold all over the country? Just checking.
There is a lot of good stuff, but you'll miss out if you don't listen.
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December 16, 2013
SRAM Recall chatter....
Are you strong enough for a road tubeless setup?
Andrea talks about her awesome custom road bike experience with Cysco Cycles.
Would you listen already? Please.
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December 9, 2013
What size crank length should you have?
Joe from New Zealand shares his bike for the "pimp my ride" segment (there is no name for this segment yet.....recommendations are welcome) and the crew spends a good amount of time with thoughts.
There is plenty more on this episode, you just need to listen to hear about it.
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November 25, 2013
Matt is handed most people's worst nightmare....left to fend for himself at the last minute. Listen in find out how he handled it. A new segment is getting started and a possible name could be happening. Could it be "Where Did I Go Wrong?"
Andrea and Matt pick up for Kenny for most of the show... Kenny was out probably scheming up ways to save you weight on your frame.
What do you think about the Cannondale Lefty? Andrea burned out?
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November 18, 2013
No more balls in this episode.
What should you do during the off season? What can you learn on the Weight Weinie forum? How "gravely" is the Rouge Roubaix? What trails are worth the trip south of the Ohio River?
Do you have a 29 pound 29er and wondering where you went wrong to make it such a heavy bike? Listen in to find out what went wrong and how to fix it!
All sorts of good stuff. Listen.
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November 11, 2013
Listen in. Balls, lights, an IMBA Epic on the brink of losing the "epic" status, and more. You know what to expect. Get it here.
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November 3, 2013
Don't be a dick. If you're getting passed by a women, just treat it like any other time. Andrea shares her thoughts on passing guys this weekend.
Matt shares his shoe story, Kenny is wondering what wheels to buy, and a gaggle of questions, including unknown carbon....again.
Like usual, you must listen.
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October 28, 2013
Where else can you hear about what pump and compressor is best for seating a tubeless tire?
Have you ever wondered about swapping out a tapered and 1 1/8" without a lot of messing around?
This show is a constant stream of useful information and if you don't listen, you're probably going to crash and burn because you've tried to rig up a "ghetto" road tubeless setup. Please don't crash and burn....just listen.
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October 15, 2013
How many doll arms is a frameset? Why are bikes so pricey? Are you really getting what you paid for? Can you build up a bike for cheaper? What is a good price point?
You also get a good discussion about chainrings, Bikerumor, and more. Endless, Wolf Tooth, AbsoluteBlack, or RaceFace? Do you ride one or the other and why?
Plus more Bikerumor troll ripping and you get a history of how the crew started working on bikes.
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