Demystifying MTB

Jul 22 2024 37 ep. 48 mins 11
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Simplifying the complexities of riding a bike

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11 Seconds Faster with Virtual Skills Coaching?!🤯

Jul 22 2024 74 mins  
Until now, MTB skills coaching has only been possible in-person. We want to change that. BrakeAce technology allows MTB skills coaches to help you identify your weaknesses and prescribe skills training sessiosn so you can get faster on any trail no matter where you live! In today's episode we talk with the first remote skills coaching athlete and his coach to understand how remot

Are E-bikes Faster on Downhills?

Jul 15 2024 62 mins  
Everyone talks about ebikes being faster on downhills, but is it actually true? And how do you change the way you ride to go faster on an ebike than your normal bike? Friend of BrakeAce, Jamie Garrod of New Zealand Mountain Biking, recently completed multiple back to back tests and collected data to figure out which is faster and what he's doing differently. The results might s

Does Suspension Setup Matter? We Tested It...

Jun 24 2024 64 mins  
Does suspension setup even matter for MTB? Are you wasting your time turning knobs on your bike? We did real testing to find out! Lik to the webinar and alllll the data: https://youtu.be/Ff04CPw0OSc Get your own BrakeAce (shipping NOW!): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brakeace.com/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ~~~~~~~~~ Get our book Free Speed for FREE and try The BrakeAce Method to get

Which Is Faster: Braking More or Less?

Jun 12 2024 53 mins  
Which is faster on downhills - braking more or less? Today we're talking about what happens when you're braking, how it affects your braking zones and corner speed, and what you're really looking for when it comes to faster times out on the trail. MTB is a tricky sport, and it's all about doing all the fundamentals right. We dig into the data and give you plenty of

The REAL Reason You Need Shorter Cranks

May 27 2024 48 mins  
Shorter cranks are all the rage right now in MTB - and for good reason! In this episode we dig into some of the reasons why you need shorter cranks and at the end do an absolute deepdive into the REAL reason you need shorter cranks on your mountain bike. Here's the link to the Pinkbike article by Seb Stott that we mentioned https://www.pinkbike.com/news/why-shorter-cranks-are-

Engineering High-end MTB Wheels with Jon from FLO

Apr 07 2024 55 mins  
In today's episode we're talking with wheel engineer Jon Thronham from FLO Cycling. We discuess how he deiced to quit his day job to make the best carbon wheels possible in a time when people had their doubt about the future of the material. Also in this episode, we talk about where the future of MTB wheels may go! You won't want to miss this episode! Learn more about F

Why Braking Zones Are So Important with Rory Bingham of Onward MTB

Jan 30 2024 61 mins  
Join us today as we uncover the secrets of mastering braking zones in mountain biking with coach Rory Bingham of Onward MTB. From the ins and outs of of braking to timing, body position and terrain navigation, Rory shares game-changing insights to elevate your riding skills. Whether you're a downhill daredevil or a technical trail enthusiast, Rory's insights will take your MTB game

Why You're Not Using the Front Brake and How to Fix It with Jamie Garrod from New Zealand Mountain Biking

Nov 14 2023 64 mins  
On today's episode, we've got Jamie Garrod on board to talk about the ins and outs of using the front brake. We've seen riders with as little as 1% front brake, but a few simple confidence hacks have seen them grow to consistent 20/80 f/r splits. We're spilling the beans on why so many riders are shy about hitting the front brake, and we've got Jamie Garrod on b

Braking in Corners: the 2-1-NONE Method for Speed and Control

Sep 19 2023 38 mins  
MTB skills coaches have worked out the 2-1-0 Method for braking into corners. You start by doing heavy confidence braking with both brakes followed by just the rear brake and finishing with no brakes. Today Rohan and Matt discuss what confidence braking and cornering means, where and why the 2-1-none Method can help you gain and maintain control, and where in the corner you should

Great vs Good MTB Coaching and Skills Instructing with Hannah Richardson

Aug 22 2023 66 mins  
Today we're joined by professional MTB skills instructor, Hannah Richardson. We discuss how she got into being an MTB coach and what she brings to the table for riders at every level. It's interesting to consider that even the best riders in the world can benefit from getting back to the basics, and that coaches like Hannah are equipped with the tools to help you get there.