Ask a Mountain Bike Professional

Jan 30 2024 12 ep. 40 mins
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Guys and Gals from 2WheelDirtSchool.com, MTBTune.online and a Local Bike Shop answer questions from listeners and users about mountain biking. We also interview mountain bike professionals about their experience in the industry. We try to shine a light on some unsung heroes as well as more well-known denizens of the mountain bike universe. www.2wheeldirtschool.com www.mtbtune.online

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Bike Frame Materials - Explanations and Differences. Different Levels of Carbon Frames?

Jan 30 2024 56 mins  
Aaron, Dave and Nicole answer the question asked many times what are the differences in Mountain Bike Frame Materials, Aluminum, Steel, Titanium, Magnesium, Scandium, Carbon Fiber. Why do some Mountain Bike Companies have 2 "levels" of carbon fiber frames and what does that mean?

Episode 11 - Tours and Impressions of Pivot Cycles, Transition Bikes and Trek USA Headquarters.

Jun 12 2023 53 mins  
We toured the headquarters of Pivot Cycles, Transition Bikes and Trek USA + one more manufacture who shall not be named. Did they live up to the image they project? What would it be like to work for a mountain bike manufacture. Commentary on corporate culture. Which one has beer on tap at the office? Which one is the bike nerdiest? Which offer bikes to demo and trails to ride them

New Lightweight E-Bikes - Fazua compared to Shimano EP8

Dec 14 2022 55 mins  
The question they attempt to answer in this episode is "what is up with these new light weight ebikes?  Dave and Jonas (young, talented rider and video editor for www.2wheeldirtschool.com) took a quick trip to Phoenix to ride the new Pivot Shuttle SL which is equipped with the new Lightweight Fazua motor system.   They then rode the new Pivot Shuttle LT to be able to

How to Bike Trip

Nov 04 2022 40 mins  
Dave(Everybody Knows One), Aaron (Pro Bike Mechanic, Shop Manager and Mountain Bike Coach) Nicole (Mountain Bike Coach) talk about the in's and out's of Mountain Bike Trips.  The Question was how to make a mountain bike trip the best it can be.  Family, Friends, Ladies Only, Dudes Only Group trips are discussed. For youtube lovers available @https://youtu.be/2NazQI7hOmo B

EBikes and Trail Access Episode

Jun 27 2022 42 mins  
Nicole, Aaron and Dave Talk about EBikes and Mountain Bike Trail Access.  As well as share stories ranging from riding EBikes with Pro Mountain Bikers Jesse Melamed and the Godfather of Freeride Mountain Biking Wade Simmons to encounters with ebikers on trails not open to ebikes. Brought to you by www.mtbtune.online , www.mtbtune.com  Also available in video format for th

The Wil Wood Episode

Apr 22 2022 63 mins  
Aaron and Dave Chat with Wil about being a small business owner, dad, avid outdoorsman, foodie, and mountain biking.  Topics covered range from favorite trails, bike rides as meditation, flow, food, what mountain biking needs and plenty of sidetracks.  Video version available for those inclined. https://youtu.be/mHokOSjrY6E   Sponsered by www.mtbtune.com or www.

Some Ideas to Get Faster on Your Mountain Bike NOT Through Fitness

Mar 11 2022 41 mins  
Aaron and Dave talk about how to get faster on a mountain bike without working on your fitness in this eposide of ask a Mountain Bike Professional Podcast.  For those who prefer the video version on the youtubes - https://youtu.be/ivISQZIGlyA

Cam Burnes - Transition Bikes First Employee And All Around Good Guy Interview

Jan 21 2022 39 mins  
Cam Burnes who is Transition Bikes 1st employee who is happily still with them answers questions about his time in the bike industry, the behind the scenes of the "I ride with Cam" line of merch and gives us the scoop on the perfect crab cake.  Video Version for those more visually stimulated found here - https://youtu.be/w-YfiT0Evbs

Winter is Coming - Part 2 Winter Mountain Biking

Jan 18 2022 29 mins  
Winter Mountain Biking part 2 - If you don't want to embrace riding in the cold you can always travel to ride in warmer climes. Also available in video format on https://youtu.be/vnwlQ7DcKT8

Mountain Bike - Winter is Coming Part 1 "Embrace It"

Jan 18 2022 39 mins  
Winter can be tough for avid mountain bikers.  This part uno of a duex parter talks about embracing winter mountain bike riding.  Examples include: Ski Bike, Fat Bike, Winter Mountain Bike Trail Grooming and more.  Winter riding gear is super important for a good experience and winter mountain bike maintenance is as well.  Also available in video format - https: