Ask a Mountain Bike Professional

We answer the question of how to be a good mountain biker. Not how to be good at mountain biking or mountain bike well in this episode. We get questions about this topic from other bike shops when talking about 2wheeldirtschool.com courses often.

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?

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 on? Behind the scenes at each.

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 compare and contrast it with a "full power" ebike equipped with the Shimano EP8 motor system. Aaron of www.mtbtune.com chimes in with technical specs on the various ebike systems discussed and gives his opinion on what role this will play in the future of mountain biking... or not.

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 Brought to you by mtbtune.online and 2wheeldirtschool.com.

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 the visually inclined https://youtu.be/JQfmWRWfGUs

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.mtbtune.online

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 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 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

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://youtu.be/A6A9bd-ykWM

Aaron Danger Mecham, Nicole and Dave talk mountain bike tires. Also available in non-blockbuster video. https://youtu.be/AfQBye3Styc

Episode 1 - Intro episode, who what and why this podcast are discussed. Video Version - https://youtu.be/nIEg2PnGQeQ