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Just Riding Along - "Parker in the House" (Sept 26, 2018 #1035) 0

Sep 26, 2018

September 26, 2018

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

This week Kenny is not able to join in on the fun, but Parker steps up (sits down?) to do his best to play Kenny. Parker gives his recap of the Kokopelli Trail Race and everything else is normal business. Tune in for the action on this episode of Just Riding Along.

SHOW DONATIONS

-Maggie Trumbly of California gave $50
-Patrick Sullivan of Colorado gave $10
-Kat and Goof from Texas gave $25 with note: “Andrea, Here is $25 to play Matt a youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TjcT7Gto3U , it’s a short lesson on a ‘short a’ sound versus a ‘long a’ sound. Thanks for being part of our mountain bike road road trips!- Kat (pronounced like Cat, or Matt but with a K, but very much not pronounced as KATE) and Goof from Texas!”
-Raymond Winn of Colorado gave $25 with note: “Thanks for grinding on my wife, I mean her bike!!!”

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

-Jesse B needs a dropper for his Pivot Les.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

The Just Riding Along crew has been out and about. Andrea has been leaking from her ears while taking on a new challenge, Matt has been trying to fix his creaks, and Kenny is doing his thing while looking for non-lazy help at work. They answer several listener questions, including one where they give some great advice to a newbie.

SHOW DONATIONS

-Jesse Bell of Maine gave $25 with note: “Here is 25 middle fingers for y'all, keep doing what your doing..”
-David Alper of Colorado gave $25 with note: “Please Read: LOVE the Podcast; Boulder County (not city!) resident; Love AR15s; Fuck the City of Boulder and their Nanny 'state' overtures…”
-Jason Garcia of Texas gave $25 with note: “Great show”
-Ron Konieska of Minnesota gave $50
-Ray Winn of Colorado gave $10 with note: “unfuckingbelieveable I hated this show at first. I thought Matt was an elitest fuck terd but now I know he is not an asshole just an ass!!”
-Jay Cable of Alaska gave $25 with note: “Thanks for the podcast! BTW, I think two of you guys work at absolute bikes at Salida a friend of mine (Corrine L) did the tour of divide this year, and apparently Eric of your shop helped her out with some sort of minor bike issue. Thank him for us!”
-Bean Elliott of Texas gave $25 with note: “Love you guys show for the entertainment and knowledge. Keep it up”

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

-Adam S has some feedback about the blueberry milkshake AKA Finish Line Sealant.
-Don Shiggy has some good self sealing tape suggestions and wants to plug his own tire.
-Alec F has some questions about running his Salsa Beargrease in 29+ mode for summer shredding.
-Goof Hall has a plug about plugs.
-JT has some tire questions.
-Nick P want to make sure we know a 48 piece Nugget Bucket is coming to Japan.
-Anthony has some questions about buying a new drivetrain. We tell him the install is costing too much.
-Brock has some bikepacking questions and more.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

The show starts off with a long winded discussion about what is a cocktail, what is a mixed drink, and the robot uprising begins. Tune in to hear the difference between them and how The More You Know thing maybe worked (probably not).

SHOW DONATIONS

-Brian Clark of Connecticut gave $25
-Jackson Payer of Georgia gave $100 with note: “Dear Matt Andrea and Kenny, My buddy introduced me to Mountain Bike Radio this spring on a bike trip. I have listened to all of your episodes this year and am slowly working my way back. Your show is by far my favorite on MBR. Matt your rants are great. I love the fact that the show is completely extemporaneous. Anyone that knows me, knows that I love a great rant. While slightly crude at times, it comes across clearly that you are all really a good ethical solid bunch. I am currently stuck in South East Georgia with lots of flat sand. But we are within a few hours of great riding. I currently ride a Kona Unit, 2x10, with a Fox 32, Velocity Blunt 35s, Hope hubs and BB, and just ordered a PNW dropper, because I know you all approve of droppers on hardtails. Those details are totally irrelevant to my question, but I would get a boner if my email got read on MBR, so I had to put the bike in there haha. If I didn’t mention it already - I fucking love the show. I have learned a ton from it, and I will listen as long as you two keep it rolling. A while back you bashed Squirt. I had a question about that and wanted to write you about it, and then last episode you said you had a squirt email, but it never got read. I want the low down on why you all hate squirt and also thinks this sort of segways into my one criticism – granted I don’t think you should change anything – but I think it’s worth saying anyhow. Things can be very trail specific. Just because something totally sucks in one area, don’t mean it’s always the worst option. That said, if the show didn’t have unadulterated bashing I would suspect you all sold out to some major corporation. So squirt. I ride in the sand and every chain lube under the sun picks up a ton of it and wears my chain to shit in seconds. Squirt applied correctly and allowed to dry, doesn’t pick up any grit. While it may not be the best lube under the sun, it does keep my chain from squeaking. I understand for something like tour divide, or wet conditions, were you need to apply and ride, squirt doesn’t work for shit, and that seemed to be the context you mentioned it in. But I love the stuff for sandy conditions. Ok rant away. I want to know why I am full of shit about squirt. Technical details please! -Jackson with the orange unit”
-Mark Vail of Colorado gave $10
-John Gulledge of Colorado gave $50 with note: “Hey Matt, "What did the one Les say to the other.." Great to race with you at Silver Rush and see you at the Leadville 100.”

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

- Rob has questions about geometry on hardtails, has anything changed?
-Bean from Texas has question about building a new Epic.
- Timothy from Australia has some info on beer down under.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Matt likes to brag about being fitter than Andrea. Kenny is heading into a long weekend. They tackle some questions, including a lube question, which leads to one of Kenny’s life bike hacks. Matt gives his roller-by-roller Triflow application technique.

SHOW DONATIONS

None as of recording.

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

- Alex - ripping valves on his Cube
- Craig - moving to Asheville and needs some Tallboy upgrades
- Justin - he loves to Squirt
- Dominik - Enduro Curious

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Just keeping up with the Bicycling Joneses, so they just throw a bunch at you in Version 2 of BoD's.

SHOW DONATIONS

- Dominik Golik of Germany gave $25 with note: “Great show, keep up the great work.”
- Ben Jones gave $50 with note: "Been listening since your blog talk days and you guys are awesome! Y'all have gotten me through some long road trips and I wanted to pay up - no dig, no ride! Oh, and someone has to say it: virtually every complaint Matt had about the trail 429 was totally wrong. That bike looks pretty rad and 157 rear spacing makes way more sense than that stupid boost shit we got stuck with right after 142 came out. Still tho, it was a solid rant that I enjoyed greatly. Keep it up. I tip a cold beer, some warm maple syrup, and a hot nugget in all y'all's general direction. Cheers! BMFJ"
- Austin Fenwick of North Carolina gave $10
- Aaron Willard of Keene, New Hampshire (Ben’s sidenote: Ben has direct relatives who live in Keene, NH) gave $10 with note: “Love the show keep it up, helps get me through work and now injury (yes, riding related - the bike's ok). Your show has had a large influence on my riding and purchase decisions. I am the proud owner of a new $anta Cruz Chameleon 2018 27.5+ R build kit (choose it over there Tallboy - not disappointed). I had my local shop build it and in the process traded out the SRAM Level brakes for my deore XTs off my old bike (less than 300 miles on them). Old bike was a Niner E.M.D. circa 2013 with Reba RLT that I thrashed over the course of my first 3 out of 4 years of riding. Never change guys, love the character, humor, and overall how genuine you guys are. Andrea is my fav, don't be mad Mmmm maple syrup......in Black coffee - try it”
- Michael Hedlund of Duluth, Minnesota gave $25
- Goof Hall of Amarillo, Texas gave $55 with note: “Thanks for entertaining us on the #katandgoofdoepicshit road trips. Here's Fiddy Dollhairs and lil extra for that side of aioli at the Fritz. Cuz mayo is for the common folk! - Kat and Goof Amarillo, Texas”

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

- Russel has good advice on show language and being a nice person in life.
-Matthew from Canadia has a question about Stumpy stuff.
- Mark has questions about the Motobecane Hal6
- Christopher has some questions about UST
- Matthew M wants to tell us how wrong and how right we are all at the same time
- Paul M tell us the Stans and the Finish Line, birds and the bees type mixing
- Josh G has long chainstays and no traction

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

We know you've been waiting on a bonus, question-filled episode.....so here it is.

SHOW DONATIONS

- none recognized during this recording.

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

- Jeff has questions about carbon wheels
- Brett needs some feedback on why his full suspension hardtails from time to time.
- Michael needs some advice about a rode bike for an upcoming charity ride.
- Kevin has some feedback about Finish Line Sealant
- Josh has an incorrect statement about what the F and R stand for in Maxxis DHF/DHR tires
- Trey C has a suggestion about using find my friends for locator beacon
- Gwynn L wants to know if there is glitter in his sealant
- Scott H has two questions that are golden.
- Jim S wants our opinion on a Diamondback 5C

If you would like to ask a question, please send an email title JRA Question to jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

It’s all about the dongle. Dongle. Dongle. Dongle. Dongle. Andrea likes messing around with suspension and she brings up her current situation. Matt goes total geek on some ShockWiz details, they chat about a lot of recent visitors, and then they answer some questions. If you like JRA, this is another one of what you have come to like, so listen already, would ya?

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

- Cam has a question about bike build
- Michael H has a question about Dynaplugs
- Doug F has a question about building a Scout
- Brad H has a question about Garmin stuff
- Tim B has a question about the best wheel size for bike packing
- John B has a question about tires and planning for a 12 hour race
- SFC McElroy has a question about Eagle.

If you would like to ask a question, please send an email title JRA Question to jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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SHOW DONATIONS

– Chris Hammer of Illinois gave $25 with note: Started listening earlier this year and love your show. Put this toward Andrea’s Carbon Fiber Paste fund! Keep on keepin’ on!
– Paul Belknap of parts unknown gave $25 with note: Thanks for keeping me entertained on the trainer while I come back from a broken femur.
– Phillip Taylor of the UK gave $25 with note: Sorry it’s been a while. Keep up with the craich
– Scott Beardsell of Georgia gave $25
– Jeff Chen of Washington gave $25 with note: Andrea, Matt & Kenny, Thanks for producing such a great podcast. I love how you guys cut through the marketing BS and tell it as it is. Keep up the good work! Jeff @ Dirt Merchant Bikes

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA. JRA.

SHOW DONATIONS

-Blake M from Georgia sends over $25 with the note “Thanks for all the time, energy, and general hard work.”

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

-Blake has a show full of questions about how much bike, tire, brakes, and everything will make him feel good.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Matt and Andrea are internet stranded and Kenny was unable to reach them, so they tackle many listener questions. Andrea has a bomb go off one night and she talks about the new wheels that she ordered. Sealant continues to be a discussion. Super boost. Super Fun.

SHOW DONATIONS

- Kyle J from Florida sends over $25
- Gino T from Ohio sends over $25 with the note "I didn't like your show at first... Now you guys are warping my sense of humor, I suddenly want chicken nuggets and I am giving you money. What sorcery is this?!? Seriously, thanks for the company during long drives during work travel."
- James W from South Carolina sends over $50 with the note "#istandwithmatt"
- Brett F from Oregon sends over $25 with the note "Dollhairs for your troubles, Matt. Keep doing what you do best, no apologies required"
- Patrick W from Indiana sends over $25 with the note “Bike industry could use more dudes like you. From one shop rat to another, keep up the good work! What you're doing is appreciated!”

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We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the next episode, contact us at jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

No questions answered by the crew in this episode.

- Don has a bike with a wandering soul.
- Patrick W wants our thoughts on Finish Line Sealant
- Garret P wants to know what q-factor really is.
- Taylor A mixed sealants and then everything went sideways.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

The usual from the usual suspects. Catching up, questions, and the such. Pro tips: listen to find out how to make tubing even more laid back, don't touch a Tour Divide rider's saddle, and find out what Kenny still thinks about his Wahoo computer.

SHOW DONATIONS

-Mark L of Noble Bikes from Washington sends over $50 with the note: "Love the show, funny honest and real."

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

No questions answered by the crew in this episode.
- Kevin has a question about earbud etiquette on bike rides.
- James is curious about altitude adaptation as he ages.
- Kyle L has a question about tires for his Ripley LS.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Matt and Kenny double team a rant about bicycle vs car tire cost. Later they remind you Joe Rogan talks to his listeners that way all the time. Kenny has been on the lifts already out at Deer Valley. Andrea still (really, still loving it) is liking the Mayhem. After a quick trip to Spot we found out she can run a piggy back shock. Tour Divide Riders have started hitting town.

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SHOW DONATIONS

-Taylor from TexAss sent over $25
-Eammonn from California sent over $50 with the note “100% for Matt's fire on the ~~redacted~~. That rant was all time!”

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Kenny is out. Matt races his bike in Frisco. The crew has some Rocky Mountain news, Matt and Andrea went to Yeti to ride SB100s, and Andrea drools over her Spot Mayhem (again).

SHOW DONATIONS

None for this episode.

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

No questions answered by the crew in this episode.

-Drew has a question about his SRAM Brakes
-Brian wants make to rig up a lockout remote on his Fuel EX
-Oliver got a new Rocky Mountain
-Craig wants us to review some other media outlets

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Kenny goes with longer nipples and Matt is Matte as they work their way through this new episode. Please note that they experienced catastrophic audio failure and lost the end. It’s good til then… if you like JRA. If you don’t like JRA, you can always build a time machine.

SHOW DONATIONS

– Annie B of Washington gave $25 – “Thanks for all the entertainment and useful info!”
– Alex B of The Netherlands gave $25
– Kyle T of Colorado gave $50 – “Because I’ve listened for years and never donated. Im the worst.”
– Ed B of New Mexico gave $25 – “Love the show and now Ben can’t call me a free loader anymore. .”
– Blair M of Massachusetts gave $25 – “Keep up the good work guys. Long time listener, big time fan.”
– Dennis C of California gave $50
– Adam S of South Dakota gave $25 – “Put this towards your Eagle Tap fund because we all know you guys deserve those naming rights after all. Cheers y’all, thanks for keepin’ on.”
– Jack Smith of Pennsylvania gave $25 – “Great show, here’s some bucks.”

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

No questions answered by the crew in this episode.

If you would like to ask a question, please send an email title JRA Question to jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

This is your average JRA without Ben around to tell you about the snow on the road. Andrea has ordered a Pike, Matt finds a broken Arch MK3 rim, and Kenny buys a dirtbike. Tune in to hear it all get strung together but not strung out in the latest episode of Just Riding Along.

SHOW DONATIONS

- Matt M of Texas gave $20
- Cody R of California gave $25
- Trailer Trash gave $25

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We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the next episode, contact us at jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

Questions answered by the crew in this episode:

– Phil wants to know how the Trek Fuel EX is “boggy” and Matt has to hit him with a “Let’s back up here”.
– Randy has some feedback about sealant, in general.
– Jon with no H has some feedback about Stan’s Race Sealant in particular.

If you would like to ask a question, please send an email title JRA Question to jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Tune in to hear how everyone is doing. Kenny is getting ready to say goodbye to the Niner RKT and get a new Stumpjumper, Andrea is finally aboard her new Spot Mayhem, and Matt is fully drained from racing a 12 hour race in Salida. This is a good one, tune in to hear it all.

SHOW DONATIONS

-none this week.

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We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the next episode, contact us at jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

Questions answered by the crew in this episode:

– Joseph has some questions about SRAM 900 Hubs
– Carey has some questions about her Fox fork.
– Matt W has some loose nipples.

If you would like to ask a question, please send an email title JRA Question to jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

It’s quick….that’s what she said of course. But, no seriously, it’s really short, but too the point and Matt is nice. Get the up to date and listen to some answers to questions.

SHOW DONATIONS

– Brad H gave $25 with the note “Thanks for the fiber paste hand job Andrea.”
– Parker C of Colorado gave $25
– Kyle J of Florida gave $25
– Mark B of Michigan gave $25
– Ron K of Minnesota gave $50
– Craig R of North Dakota gave $50
– Chris K of Florida gave $10

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We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the next episode, contact us at jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

Questions answered by the crew in this episode:

– Brad acknowledges carbon fiber paste and thanks for the tip on the bottle cages
– Matthew F is curious about the Orbea Rallon
– Brett D is asking about an extender for a 10 speed
– Jim H from Texas is thinking about a Quarq

If you would like to ask a question, please send an email title JRA Question to jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

This episode is a serious life discussion about making a living in the bike industry. If you're looking for the usual bike specific questions and light discussion, this is heavy. Plus Kenny really likes the new Specialized Fast Trak tires.

SHOW DONATIONS

- None for this one

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

Questions answered by the crew in this episode:

- Travis talks highly of Kenny and asks the crew about their future in the bike world

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Another backwards episode. The crew runs through some listener statements, some listener questions, and talks about what has been going on with them. Andrea is still teetering on the edge of her chair waiting for her new bike, Matt is tired from riding a lot, and Kenny has been riding without much fanfare lately. This is hands down the best episode of . . . something. Tune in to hear it all. PS, it isn't thirty minutes or less.

SHOW DONATIONS

-Jeff from Alabama sent over $50

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

Questions answered by the crew in this episode:

- Craig writes in to let us know the Tallboy 3 is a good bike.
- Scott wants to make sure we know it IS ok to XC and dropper post.
- Dennis needs some tire options.
- Craig needs some fork advice (DITCH THE BRAIN)
- Matthew is buying Magura brakes
- Jacqui is in need of a good fork.

If you would like to ask a question, please send an email title JRA Question to jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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April 17, 2018

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

This is an episode that is back to the normal banter. Tune in to hear how Andrea has decided on a new bike, Matt drove his knee into the grown, and Kenny hangs on for the usual ride.

SHOW DONATIONS

-Justin from Colorado sent over $25
-TrailerTrash from California sent over $50
-Jason from Texas sent over $25
-Brandon from Minnesota sent over $25

If you would like to support the show, CLICK HERE.

We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the next episode, contact us at jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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THANKS TO THIS SHOW’S SPONSOR

Red Wolf Mountain Bike Tours: Red Wolf Mountain Bike Tours is a full service mountain bike guide service in Brevard, North Carolina offering guided rides in Pisgah & Dupont. Visit their site at www.redwolftours.com and Instagram at @redwolftours.

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

Questions answered by the crew in this episode:

- Brady H has some question about caring for your trainer bike.
-Andrew L has some question about riding in Nashville.
-Sean M from Eagle sends over a podcast we should listen to (link in show notes).
-Tal has a question about Eagle cassettes.
-Jordan wants to remind us DC Rainmaker is a tech wizard in the fitness world.
-Tom B sends over the Australian Nugget Mayhem.
-Joe R has IT Band questions.
-Tom T has some Fox(y) Business.

If you would like to ask a question, please send an email title JRA Question to jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Tune in to this episode of JRA for something a little different. The words of Niner's president Chris Sugai struck a nerve with Matt. He prompts the crew to discuss where the industry has come from, how bikes have changed in the last few years, and what can probably be expected in the next few years. This is a good one.

SHOW DONATIONS

-Randy S from Illinois sent over $50

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

Questions answered by the crew in this episode:

- none this week.

If you would like to ask a question, please send an email title JRA Question to jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Tune in this week to hear a not-so-ranty MattRant™ about how we should all follow the rules. It's actually good. After that the crew nearly falls into mutiny over gravel gearing, recaps some recent riding, and you hear a preview of the upcoming Salida 720 race. Just kinda.

SHOW DONATIONS

-Jim Chan from Minneapolis sends over $50
-Anthony D from NC sends over $50
-Jared F from CA sends over $25
-Bradford H from MA sends over $25
-Doug J from Minnesota sends over $100

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We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the next episode, contact us at jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

Questions answered by the crew in this episode:

- Brady H has some suggestions about watering your house plants with Skratch Labs.
-Clayton has questions about gearing on the gravel bike.
-Brad H has some forking issues.
-Jay wants to run his Stache belt drive and needs a crank (or really just a spider).

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

These three are at it again. Psychic or Psycho? They reflect on some of the things they've predicted correctly.

Busy. They've all been up to something. Kenny did some road tripping that resulted in someone's leg meat on spokes, Matt hit up 24 Hours of the Old Pueblo, and Andrea is pushing through a short term sickness to crank

SHOW DONATIONS

-none this week . Don't worry...we're catching up on regular recording and posting, so those who have recently given money will be noted in an upcoming episode. Thank you!

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

Questions answered by the crew in this episode:

- JT from BAMA needs some advice to get started racing
- Andrea discusses Ron's question again

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Tune in to hear what you can get for 420 middle fingers. Matt wants you to know how you can sign the waiver for a certain brand of rigid fork....Seriously, Matt loses his mind about trying to wrap his head around a rigid fork that needs you to sign a waiver to buy. Kenny has his dropper post and Andrea nearly laughs herself to death. Questions and bikes. Listen, damn it, listen.

SHOW DONATIONS

-Eric H. of Iowa gave $25

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We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the next episode, contact us at jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

Questions answered by the crew in this episode:

- Geoff from Texas has some Di2 hacks for us.
- Matt, Barrett, and Burke send us the recommendation of Fast Bike Industries for suspension service.
- Eric H from the internet has Trek questions.
- Jozef needs some budget bike info.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

The JRA crew turns out another episode. Kenny forgot he ordered a dropper post, Matt is doing normal Matt stuff, and Andrea is being Andrea. Tune in to hear their take on the new SRAM Dub, what is happening with everyone, and why you should probably build a time machine.

SHOW DONATIONS

-none this week

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

Questions answered by the crew in this episode:

– Brady H. send over an article touting the benefits of 24 wheels.
– Ed from Denver is curious about more rides off of the Monarch Crest trail.
– Chris B. wants to know if he should go 1x on his Goblin.
-Jeff from Kanadia has some questions about a fork for his 27.5 trail bike
– Richard from Texas can’t decide: carbon wheels or robot shifting.
– Les from Roo Ville (aka Australia) wants to run 3 wheel sizes on a Santa Cruz.
– Double A Ron from the internet is curious: XD freehub tougher than a standard spline?
-John S. is single and creaky, his Pivots with RaceFace Next cranks aren’t quiet.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

This is the first Just Riding Along of 2018. Tune in to hear how the gang has been doing since you heard from them last. Andrea has traveled back to Memphis and has some realizations, Matt gets news during the show that will make some people's eyes roll right out of their head, and believe it or not, Kenny has joined the drop side. Tune in to JRA and have yourself a good ole fashion listen.

SHOW DONATIONS

-Dave M of Colorado gave $10
-Josh K of Ohio gave $5
-Craig E of South Carolina gave $50
-Sloan C of Alberta gave $25
-R.S. N of Missouri gave $50
-Russell M of Colorado gave $25
-Maggie T California gave $25
-Nick Arendt of Iowa gave $25

If you would like to support the show, CLICK HERE.

We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the next episode, contact us at jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

Questions answered by the crew in this episode:

- Cameron wants to spread the word about raising money for CanTeen by riding across New Zealand
- Matt from Kanadia sends over a tire question along with a video about nuggets.
- John K from Atlanta wants to get a trainer for his through axle bike. Feedback Sports is the answer.
-Craig E is going to Moab and wants some advice on bikes and trails.

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