The Just Riding Along Show

Our JRA Patrons are having some fun at Matt's expense, and we're here for it. This week, Andrea hasn't been up to much, but has a wild mountain lion story from Salida. Kenny has the Ridgeline all set up for his e-things, and Matt got to install some new SRAM bits on his bike (and stand on a derailleur). Please visit justridingalongshow.com and fill out the contact form with your Hot Ones-style questions for the crew. Submit one question in the form at a time, and be sure to make the email subject "Hot Ones Question for *name*" so that no one sees their questions ahead of time! The crew then takes a deep dive in to the new SRAM Transmission drivetrain, and follows it up with a shallow dive into the TRP EVO 12 Speed Drivetrain. Listener questions are pretty light this week. If you have a question for the crew, be sure to use our website contact form to send it our way!

Our JRA Shirt pre-order is live! Go here and spend that tax refund: https://www.justridingalongshow.com/s/shop This episode begins with a little Memphis Rap nostalgia. Ahhh... those were the days. Song clip is Good Googly Moogly, by Project Pat and Three 6 Mafia (https://youtu.be/1XwoE1YfJBc) After that, Matt and Andrea give their half marathon race reports, and Kenny tells us how to remove a bunch of weight from your Kenevo. You'll also learn about the Possum Suprise. One of our patrons (Six Pack Outdoors) has a new gravel race this year in northern New Mexico! Check it out: https://www.sixpackoutdoors.org/gravel There's not much interesting new shit this week, so they dive straight in to listener questions. Ground Control tires suck. What should I use instead for cross country racing? Does a 27.5" wheeled cross country bike still exist? Matt should get Dahlgren socks 2.8" Rekon tires slap for Pisgah Is a chamois a soup or sandwich? Can silver stanchions ever be cool again?

Kenny's bank account is on fire this week, as he's now the proud owner of both an "Old Man Maroon" Ridgeline, and a new electric mountain bike. Andrea made a trip to the big city and did some boot shopping along the way, and Matt is planning a big vacation at the end of the month, including some party time with Kenny. New Shit: Propain Bike's Kids' bike is illegal Trek releases a 34oz bottle that will fit in your cage (but maybe not your frame) Matt hates the name of ENVE's new gravel bike Listener Questions: Should I keep my CX bike or sell it and get a gravel bike? Is there cross-compatibility between 12-speed groups? After Matt tries the TruTune and loves it, will the chamois eating ceremony be publicized? A cautionary tale for Kenny A listener found the solution to his noisy drivetrain before we could get to his question Should protective tape ever be removed from a frame once it's installed?

This week, Matt talks about his regrets for taking on the latest home improvement project. Kenny has picked his next vehicle, and it's definitely not what you're expecting. Andrea has finally taken steps to treat her ADHD and talks about what it was like untreated and how treatment has gone so far. New Shit: Shimano CUES drivetrains Shimano cartridge bearing hubs Industry Nine iRiX headset SRAM Force update Two new Specialized bikes Our lone listener question wonders if the Shimano Linkguide stuff is any good and asks for tire advice.

This episode kicks off with the crew discussing the wild animals in their yards. Matt is in the middle of a big home improvement project, and he went to a trials moto group ride over the weekend. Andrea talks about fatbike racing and her current Otso setup, and Kenny discusses how one would go about e-bike racing the Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike race. New Shit: TruTune fork tuning device Listener Questions: What do you think about the Lal Bikes drivetrain? A real world comparison of the Specialized Status and Stumpjumper Revive the 1-10 scale of Matt tiredness Can you mix 12 speed drivetrain brands? This guy on the internet did it.

Welcome to Episode 82! This week, the weather is keeping the crew mostly indoors, except for Kenny, who went for a moto-fattie ride and got scared of mountain lions. Andrea gives him some tips about how to be less scared and identify tracks. Andrea has also started a loaf of the 110% hydration bread of Kenny's dreams. New Shit: Interesting Specialized frame patent Aluminum Santa Cruz Reserve Wheels Formula offers swappable damper tuning 5Dev Components titanium chainring Fox patents roller bearing fork bushings and self-lubricating foam rings Listener Questions: What do y'all think about Crank Brothers Synthesis Wheels? Is my spoke tension too loose? Is a potpie a soup or a sandwich? Y'all are crazy if you think a Surron climbs better than a gas moto

It's big weekends all around for the crew... Matt had an awesome birthday, Andrea literally chased a mountain lion, and Kenny has e-motoed himself silly. Somehow, they end up discussing bread dough for a long time, too. New Shit Pro riders joining OnlyFans Fox Union Shoe Gen2 Ibis DV9 Trek Checkpoint Listener Stuff What's the difference between the Specialized Stumpjumper and the Status? When should carbon bars be replaced? Matt's Berd wheels update

This episode, we find out who makes Kenny's favorite tortilla chips. He's also the only person in the crew that's had an interesting week, as Matt is still mending a finger, and Andrea is saving her hunting content for the next Antlerless Podcast. New Shit: Shimano's patent for an e-Bike with Magnetic Resonance Charging capabilities Fox patents everything you could ever want to do with electronic suspension for future iterations of Live Valve Shimano has gravel-specific sunglasses Mavic 1-piece wheels Brake Ace Esker Hayduke gets an update The lone listener discussion point is which bike would we want for the apocalypse.

This week, the weather has kept the crew mostly indoors. Matt has been painting and replacing trim in the house, Andrea has been in the woods making YouTube content, and Kenny has installed part of his motor on his fatbike. This week, our New Shit segment spawns the next greatest hashtag. New Shit: RockShox has filed a patent for different types of auto-venting mechanisms for fork lowers A Makita e-bike Ibis starts Exie production in Vietnam Ratio AXS replacement derailleur cage Allied BC40 Listener Questions: "Chainal Retentive" Where should I rent a bike and ride in Utah when I visit in March?

Welcome to episode 78. This week, Andrea finds mountain lion tracks, goes fatbiking with Matt, and the crew discusses how fast is too fast on a groomed snow trail. Also, Andrea is reluctantly selling her entire dynamo and light setup from when she was planning on racing Tour Divide. New Shit: Chris King AeroSet Bonas Labs Disc-O-Matic brake burnisher Mondraker "downcountry" hardtail Listener Questions: A nice note from someone we helped Off-label use of the Cane Creek Viscoset Why do you hate wax lube? Which chain for a 1000 mile snowbike race?

This week, Matt has been taking it easy. The crew discusses three adventures in good and bad customer service, shrimp grundles, Surrons, and what happens when you don't hold your horses. Andrea has first ride impressions about Berd Spoke wheels. New Shit: Specialized layoffs Canfield Stems Gen2 Spot Ryve Listener Questions: What should I do for 6 weeks if I can't ride? Suggestions about what to do in New Zealand A nice note from the Green Giant Surrons and dirt jumps Fat bikes need studs Lateral wear on chains What snacks do Matt and Taco like? What shock should be used with a Bike Yoke Brain remover on an Epic? What music does the crew like?

This show kicks off with an in-depth discussion about the setup and naming of Matt's new Stumpjumper EVO. Kenny goes off on a tangent about crank length- he thinks the future is short. Andrea spent her week chasing cows, helping neighbors, and planning hunts (including one that scares the shit out of her). New Shit: SRAM's patent for the next Eagle AXS direct mount derailleur looks cool Fox has a patent for a suspension-enhancing decoupling rear hub and derailluer Listener Questions: What shops in New Zealand rent bikes? What hubs should I get for my singlespeed? Are Bontrager gravel tires shit? What gravel tires aren't shit?

Kenny is back from servicing Santa's e-reindeer this week. The crew kicks off the episode with talk about Kenny's still-analog fatbike and his kickass motoralls. Matt longs for a pair of work overalls that fit both his height as well as his need for skinny pants. Andrea has been deer hunting, so she doesn't have much to add until it's time for her rant about people that complain about trail "sanitization." Matt follows her up with a rant of his own. Listener questions: What do you think about shorter cranks? What's the mid-drive e-bike motor that Kenny is getting for the fatbike? What cycling media do you all consume?

Kenny is on Christmas Break this week, so Andrea and Matt take over. They talk about Matt's new Stumpjumper EVO, Andrea's hand biopsy results as well as her latest power test. Then, you get to listen to the world's worst game of Rock, Paper, Scissors to see who gets to ride the demo Berd wheels first. Listener Questions: Check out the Trutune! What's Matt's Esker Hayduke setup? (And Andrea's AXS vs. Mechanical Tangent) How do I convert a Kona Honzo to drop bar gravel bike? What are your personal geometry preferences? Have you tried an XT chain and cassette with an otherwise AXS drivetrain? Is proprietary stuff OK? What do you think about the ONYX Vesper hub for a lightweight wheel build?

This week kicks off with Matt Facts about Captcha, talk about his new bike, and a fatbike check-in from Kenny. Andrea has been heavy on the doctors this week with cortisone injections and a skin biopsy. New Shit: We have a correction to make about Gore's discontinuation of their Shakedry fabric Berd Wheels, coming to a JRA near you? Matt tees up a slice of truth with a side of wisdom about the latest in bike industry layoffs Listener Questions: Kenny explains his headset replacement costs Why is my fatbike fork vibrating? Kenny's fat gear review Should I get the NOBL TR32 wheelset? Why am I breaking spokes? How do I lengthen my 2014 Reba?

It's been an exciting financial week for the JRA Show! We have a patron who is trying to edge out the other patrons and a big donation from Six Pack Outdoors! Matt has some stuff for sale, we re-hash some Trainerroad AI FTP thoughts, and Andrea gives you a long overdue Chicken Nugget. Kenny's Otso Arctodus is built, and he goes through the parts that made it heavy. We wrap up discussion with Andrea's thoughts on Wolftooth grips and her rear tire. Listener Questions: What's a good 160mm-170mm enduro bike? Should I paint my bike? What options do I have for long seatposts? What do you think about SQ Labs Active Saddle Technology? Feedback (and exciting news) about Berd wheels

Matt had a hard time with numbers when he was naming this show. This week, Andrea goes deeper into hommade things and is about to embark on a public land whitetail hunting adventure, Kenny goes in depth about his e-fat dilemma, and Matt is just doing his usual Matt things. New Shit: TrainerRoad AI FTP estimation Berd Spokes Trail/Enduro Wheelset Listener Discussion: Feedback about software updates E-Fat advice

We've got new water bottle colors in stock now at JustRidingAlongShow.com! This week's episode kicks off with some discussion of parking chaos in Salida, running shoes, interval training, and Kenny's latest bike purchase. New Shit: Livall Peekaboost Cane Creek makes service proceedured public Magura Vyron gen 3 The last one leads the crew into a great discussion about chargable vs. rechargable batteries as well as the next big idea that SRAM is going to get from the JRA Podcast. After that, Andrea attempts to rant about curmudgeon mechanics, but is steamrolled by Matt and Kenny who run off in a totally different direction with it. Listener Questions: Do y'all watch Trailerpark Boys? How do you keep from detraining in the winter? My Levo's chainring clearance sucks Are Shimano levers swappable between different model calipers? Before we wrap up, Kenny has a funny story about Apple's Siri and rounding numbers.

Sorry for the late upload on this one. Funny enough, we kick this episode off with a short talk about Andrea's ADHD. After that, it's winter training, e-Heelies, and how Matt wrecked his moto. Listener Questions: Shoes for hike-a-bike How to Pronounce "derailleur" Why doesn't Andrea want a Spot Ryve for XC? Should I upgrade my FOX 34SC? What Fatbike should Kenny get? We then discuss a little doom and gloom about bike prices and the state of the bike industry.

This episode gets off to a sad start. Matt and Andrea lost their little terrier, Marley, to kidney failure. They talk about how Matt adopted him 14 years ago and how they've dealt with his loss this week. Kenny pulls us out of the sad hole with his trip to St. George (including an update on his Ground Control 29x2.3" tires). Lastly, Andrea pines for a deal on a cross country bike to race next season. New Shit: Scott Genius Listener Questions: Can I make a 12-geared singlespeed? Can I make a Trek Fuel as lively as a Santa Cruz Tallboy 4? Should I clean my sealant out for winter storage? Can I use a dumb trainer for Trainerroad and Zwift?

Not just ANY cookies... these cookies: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/peanut-butter-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies/ This week, Matt is in the middle of his first elk hunt, and Kenny & Andrea have tire and new component news to talk about. Andrea took another hit to the underside and gives all the painful details. New Shit we Probably Hate: Ignite Components Bottom Bracket Listener Questions and Discussions: Where on the bars does carbon paste go? Should I swap DB8s for some Shimano brakes? What do we think about Wolftooth Components getting in to seatposts? How does a 12 speed bike go on an 11 speed trainer? Cops will get warrants for AirTags and then take all the credit Why do shops insist on having a bike in-hand to estimate and schedule repairs? Curious about kidney donation? We've got a contact person for you.

It's listener question extravaganza time! This week, the crew starts with a little talk of snowy elk scouting, iPhones, and learning new phrases. New Shit: Perry Ti "Trail Bike" ENVE Primaloft poncho Canyon K.I.S. Air Tag Holders (again) Listener Questions: More FSSS commentary Stumpjumper Durability Gas-Powered Green Machines Bosch ABS What's "Clapped Out"? How to hold a phone on short rides Should I race Breck Epic singlespeed?

I'll apologize ahead of time for Matt's gross cashew chewing. It doesn't last long, but ew. Gross. Kenny got new tires this week, and the crew discusses how many spokes they've broken in their lifetimes. We delve a little in to hunting, as Matt has decided last minute to go elk hunting next week, and Andrea is helping out his scouting game. This leads them down a rabbit hole of the Metric and Imperial systems of measurement. New Shit: Andrea rants about saddles Lore Shoes Pacenti P-Dent Bianchi hyperbike Listener Questions: How do you singlespeed a full suspension bike? How big of a bike should I get? Congrats to Eddie O'Dea, who just became the first finisher of the Eastern Divide Route

This week's episode kicks off with a goat-related tale from Andrea. If you aren't in to eating farm animals, you may want to fast forward a little. Along with making goat ham, she also doesn't have jury duty this week. Hell yes! Matt crashed his trials bike, and Kenny has been getting down on morning rides, and is considering van stuff. New Shit: Wolftooth Components Resolve Dropper Post Specialized's consumer-direct bike sale Listener Stuff: We've got a friend in Borger Fork advice- Fox 34 AWL The difference between shimano clipless mountain bike pedals

Andrea rejoins Matt and Kenny after nearly staying feral in the woods forever. This week, Matt had a battery misfortune, chased KOMs, and bought ANOTHER fork. Kenny updates us about his experience with the MTX Gold pads, how he got a ticket for riding his Surron, rants about taxes, and gets into the usual e-talk about semi trucks and stuff. Andrea answers a few choice questions from last week's episode and entertains the idea of cross country racing in the future. For anyone who is interested, Andrea's month-long collection of hunting stories will post as an episode (or two) of the Antlerless Podcast, along with some Squirrel Team Six hijinks. New Shit: Ibis Oso Otso Arctodus Cervelo ZHT-5 Ridley Probe and Raft BMC Fourstroke with Autodrop Moots 3D printed computer mount Our one listener question spurs a discussion about the difference between a long travel cross contry bike and a short travel trail bike (or "downcounty", if you must)

Matt and Kenny make their final sausage fest count with this extended-length episode. They start with the usual discussion of their weeks then move on to some brake pad and e-moto talk, follwed up with a plethora of listener questions and comments. Follow-up about Black Sheep Bikes A listener's question about picking the right-sized NICA bike for their son gets Kenny fired up The SwitchGrade saddle tilt adjuster Is a burrito a sandwich? Best lunch spot in Salida Bosch e-bike ABS system ShockWiz- hype or nice? Will Specialized phase out the Brain shock? 650b vs. 700c for gravel Ideal pre and post-ride meal and beverage What bashguard fits a 2-hole mount on a 2022 Stumpjumper? What causes unweighted fork sag? The Nissan Altima of Mountain Bikes Singlespeed chain preference Carbon parts' lifespans What will bike paths be like in 5 years with all the e-stuff? Training and nutrition for a 12 hour race How to avoid burnout as a long-time bike industry person?

Andrea is in the field, Kenny and Matt are on the microphones. Kenny has been riding bikes, Matt has been riding motorcycles (what the wut), there is a ton of rumor mill stuff buzzing about so the dudes do a deep dive on speculating some new stuff that is coming out. New Shit that may or may not be hated: Hed Jet 180mm Deep Wheel Raceface Turbine Cranks Updated Saris Trainers Updated Mongoose MotoMag Wheels Re-released Shand Ioma super slack hardtail is dropped. Listener Questions: Yeah nah not really this week.

Just the boys again this week while Andrea is still in the field. Matt and Kenny talk new rims, saddles, trail angle, and a bit of rambling and ranting as usual New Shit that may or may not be hated: Cervelo Soloist Blacksheep Bars Bontrager Verse Short Saddle AbsoluteBlack Graphene brake pads iPhone 14 SOS Feature Listener Questions: Stumpy bash gaurd mounting question

This week is just the boyz, Andrea is out hunting. Matt and Kenny talk their disdain for folks with huge vans and no room for toys inside, discuss some trail use and listener question stuff, and get into a long discussion about how kit in a box just isn't the right fit most of the time. New Shit that isn't hated: SRAM Eagle AXS SL SRAM Rival Wants Zwift Trainer Listener Questions: AXS Battery Tricks Salida Trail Advice

This week has everything, yes yes yes yes. We have hot boi summer attire to file away for 2023, Kenny's story of the expensive smash and grab at a store, and Andrea's hot shock season closer on Greens Creek.New Shit that isn't hated: NOBL TR35 wheels Listener Questions: How to get kids outside (with a huge derailment) How to pack your bike to bikepack (say that 5 times fast) Can we photo gnarly terrain

This week, Matt goes KOM hunting on the world's best (worst?) singlespeed, Andrea rides a new trail and gets shit out by rock chucks, and Kenny got rained on while doing his moto thing. New Shit: New SRAM drivetrain "spy shots" (with emphasis on the " ") EMRG Fork offset adjusting headset Matt tries oval chainrings Listener Questions: A listener with a broken wheel needs to borrow something What's the deal with Shimano parts availability? How to prevent frame bag rub How to prevent hand rub at the bike park

This week, Matt talks about the long and thick ESI XXL grips, Andrea sold some chickens, and Kenny has been doing the usual moto stuff. Andrea finally rode a scary part of a trail that's eluded her for over a year, and had another sucessful deer & elk scouting trip. Literally the most interesting new shit this week was a new Quad Lock mount. That's it. Listener Questions: The best follow-up ever (spoiler- it involves buttholes) Hammocks? Why does Matt need a cross country bike? How do you figure out handlebar height/stem length/seat angle Could you make a Dirty Sixer into a full suspension mountian bike?

This week, enjoy the sweet background noises of our hosts- crickets for Andrea & Matt, and some dude lapping Kenny's neighborhood on a Harley. The crew begins this episode with a discussion about the best frozen pizza. Matt played helper and hiked a 14er, Andrea discusses chicken processing, and Kenny did moto stuff. Find out what made Andrea cry on Wednesday. She also gives an update on her adventures in riding the low bottom bracket setting on the new Mayhem. There's some good tire talk as well, as Andrea has a new rear tire to install, and Kenny gives his co-hosts the one tire challenge. New Shit: Bryton S800 GPS Computer Bontrager crazy light wheels Listener Questions and Conversations: History of G2 Geometry Advice on purchasing a new bike How to fix brakes that got all fucky after the bike park

Did you know that you can donate to JRA Outdoor Media without joining Patreon? That's right! Go straight to our PayPal! This week, Matt went hiking (and was extra nice), Kenny rode motorized things (and has a new, SUPER SAFE motorized thing), and Andrea visited Hartman Rocks in Gunnison. New Shit- Long-time cyclist LeBron James invested $$ in Canyon bikes. Listener-Inspired Discussion: Eddie O'Dea is riding the Eastern Divide route to benefit Georgia Cycling Association Is a hot dog a sandwich? How to properly shave your butthole What handlebars/fork offset/stem length do we like Why does Kenny ride a SurRon? Bad stage race advice

This episode marks a year of re-booted JRA content! In this episode, the crew starts with a Patron-requested shoutout, then moves in to talks about high country rides, wheel dings, and mule deer. You'll also hear a Taco & Marley update, and find out what race JRA is sponsoring this year. New Shit Andrea Doesn't Hate: Lezyne Tubeless Pro Plug Lezyne Pocket Pro HV Listener Questions: Are bigger rotors always better? Options for a creaky CSU Another use for Grip Shift that they missed in the previous discussion Update from a listener who was debating new wheels That last one launches the crew into discussion about wheels, durability, popularity, and availability as well as bikes from ENVE. We wrap it up with a little T-shirt teaser. Will anyone actually pay for Matt to Sharpie a white tee?

This week, the crew kicks it off with talk about the Fooses Creek section of the Colorado trail. Kenny went motorcycling, and Andrea had a sucessful mule deer scouting trip in the high country. New Shit we Probably Hate: 3x3 Nine Internally Geared Hub Fox sues Rockshox over bleeder valves FSA updates their WE electronic road group to 12 speed Listener Questions: How hard is a SRAM road bleed? Is Apex 1 compatible with an old road bike? Is a 1/2 shell MTB helmet safer than a road helmet? Is 160mm/130mm front/rear too large of a full suspension difference? Plus- join Just Riding Along Patreon! and Affordable Trail Solutions clues us in on the Bad Jack's Trail Fest

Here is a link to everything JRA: JRA Linktree Matt wanted to call this the "Euro" episode because Eurobike is happening right now. BUT, I (Andrea) do the editing and uploading, and I like Boots, Jr. better. Kicking off this week, Kenny has been hot at work, Andrea has a new chicken, the Spot Mayhem parties HARD, and Matt went for the world's worst singlespeed ride. New Shit we Probably Hate: Newman Components adjustable-width handlebars Intend makes the lightest 120mm fork Niner updates the RKT Allied releases their first mountain bike, named after a trail that Andrea has strong opinions about. They chat a bit about things "made in the USA" and Syllamo trails. Listener Questions: Rain pants Epic EVO or Stumpjumper? New wheels for a Kona Rove Where can you ride a Levo in Utah? Do you really have to change rotors when you change pad compounds? What happened with the World Cup Short Track chain drop?

This week's episode kicks off with the usual from Matt- patrons, trainer rides, outside rides... Then, Andrea talks about new bike day, a chicken (duck) nugget, and being flirted with on the trail. Kenny might have ridden in Park City. New Shit: Shimano 105 Di2 Listener Questions/Discussions: Show Suggestions Salida moto riders have always been nice How to buy a SIDLuxe service kit Trail-ish XC bike recommendation How to price/negotiate used bikes What does Kenny think about the new Specialized Levo? How do you get weird hubs like 141QR with HG freehub bodies? Is Andrea excited for elk season? Scott Addict Gravel thoughts What bike for 100 mountain bike races? How do you eat duiring long races without getting stomach problems? Caffeine thoughts

Don't forget to visit justridingalongshow.com for bottles and more! Or is it www.justridingalongshow.com Yeah. That one. This week, Matt experiences a Lyrik for himself, Andrea drinks the dumb bitch juice before a hike, and Kenny orders another motorized vehicle, and it's definitely called a Fart Guard. Also, the Spot Mayhem has entered a new phase. How will it exit? Listener Questions: An update from the listener who wants to upgrade his Stumpy Fork setup- full suspension versus hardtail Why does Gripshift exist? What people/events/products are getting us excited? Can you ride a nail in a tire forever? How do you lube a chain?

It hadn't been long since the last time the crew recorded, so there wasn't a lot of stuff that's happened. You do get a very special chicken (duck?) nugget from Andrea, though. They touch once again on the Rainbow Trail as well as the possibility of more unhappy trail users. Just so everyone knows- Andrea actually went back to the trail section in question and confirmed that the rocks they encountered the day before had been displaced by a bear and not a human! New Shit We Probably Hate: Sintered Elite Brake Pads The spec vs. price on the new Santa Cruz Hightower Listener topics: A question about trades and other jobs that leads into a long, philosphical Kenny Rant Matt's Diverge Setup What's next for mountain bikes?

This week, the crew opens with discussions about 4 Runners, tires, and how nice stuff is just nice. Speaking of nice, they move on to share stories about interactions with other trail users that are not being nice. We've got bottles and patches in stock! Visit this link to purchase! Just Riding Along Shop Listener Questions: Upgrades for trail bikes (and a tangent about how great it is to have adjustable high speed compression dampening) Tips for riding in the heat What the hosts miss about working in shops The most underrated tool in the shop Why did Matt sell his Intense Sniper? Is it OK to store old bikes in the living room?

Chicken Nuggets! That's right- there's 23 of them. Also, find out about Mackers in the Arvo. Matt and Andrea follow that up with waxing poetic about the more unexplored parts of the Rainbow Trail. Then, Kenny and Matt talk e-motos for a minute. New Shit: Rockshox suspension updates. Now with more butter! Apidura Aero Framebags Garmin 1040 bike computer with solar charging Listener Questions: Part out a bike or sell it whole? What will happen with gravel races as more top tier pros show up? Is Kenny the Mountain Bike Rob Dahm?

This episode starts off with a short lament about a-hole trail users. After that, Kenny talks perfect days off, and the crew moves on to New Shit they Probably Hate- the Cane Creek eeSilk Stem and the new cross country offering from ARC8. Listener Questions: Fuck it, I'm getting a Spot Rocker Why should I get a singlespeed? Notchy suspension bearings Shimano pedal rebuilds More fork tuning advice Andrea's call to hear from listeners in the bike industry. You can remain anonymous.

Kenny had a problem with his microphone about halfway through the show. Let us know if you can detect the change from normal Kenny to pissed off Kenny. The crew kicks off with a story about Andrea's birthday pickle. They go on to discuss Matt's tail light drama as well as thoughts on the closing of the Mt. Hood Ski Bowl bike park following a lawsuit. Matt then rants about heavy, expensive bikes. Listener Questions: Cassette fuckery- mismatched and aftermarket drivetrains Suspension fuckery- DSD Runt and Vorsprung Luftkappe Thoughts about small town tourism Not a question, but they wrap up the show with an update on Andrea's Butthole.

In one of our most contraversial episodes to date- Andrea refuses to pronounce "Buena Vista" like the locals. Yes. The town of Bueana Vista has an official pronunciation of their town that's not how it's spelled. Madness. Anyway, Andrea and Matt touristed in BV, Kenny has found peace with his TRP brakes by using SRAM rotors, and the crew discusses symbiotic relationships between food trucks and bars. New Shit: Ergon now has a foam tube grip (and Andrea can't stand how they name things) Matt rants about a malfunctioning tail light and subsequent malfunctioning customer service Listener Questions: How do I 12 speed on my drop bar MTB and make the brakes feel better? What 120mm-forked bike should I get? What happens to Specialized bikes that get damaged in shipping? Andrea was correct about sealant holes What do you think about unicycles? How do I get more steez on jumps? Not a listener question, but they wrap it all up with talk about the scaling back of media mogul Outside, and what it means for the future of bike media.

We begin this week's episode with Matt talking about a loss of confidence and melted Snicker's bars. Andrea is trying out 27.5+ tires on her Spot Rocker and has some thoughts. This leads to Kenny and Matt worshipping the ground the Maxxis Rekon rolls on (and some big tire prices). Listener Questions: Mullet an SB5? Tubolitos Tire inserts (again) Athlete injuries

Andrea's Old Ass™ turns 41 this week, so Matt dedicates this show to her. Kenny has finally found peace with his TRP brakes by switching to a SRAM HS2 rotor, Andrea finds out just how badly you can get burnt by a hot rotor, and Matt has no rotor-related news to share, but has improved the fit of his Diverge gravel bike. Andrea also has a happy Chicken Nugget update about the chickens they rescued last month. For New Shit We Probably Hate, Matt rants on the perceived uselessness of small tools. Listener Questions: What's the best way to derestrict a Specialized Levo? Why didn't Shimano use Cannondale's Hollowgram pattern for direct mount chainrings? Do I need another wheelset? I want a Spot Ryve 115... is PF92 DUB OK? Matt ponders why sealant that is advertized as sealing 6mm holes doesn't seal a valve when it's injected

The sass is high this week. Matt is fired up about a bad taillight, has a new Quarq Powermeter, fed baby goats, and he overhauled his bike. Kenny is busy at work and gives an update on bike, chain, and build kit inventories. Andrea finally saw turkey hunting success. We've got JRA stickers for sale! Sticker 3-Pack Postcards are rad. You can send us mail to PO Box 82, Howard, CO 81233 New Shit: Putting weed in your bars Handlebar garage door opener Farr Bars We wrap it up with some listener updates then a question about cheap wheels.

We've got a special interview episode this week! Andrea and Matt talk with pro cyclist Karen Jarchow (and her wonderful dog Piney) about some of the radical changes she's gone through in the past three years. Between a hip injury, surgery, a career change, and the pandemic, she's totally reframed how she approaches her time on both the bike and on the race course. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.karenjarchow.org/ Patricia Bailey https://www.instagram.com/experiencesevensenses/

This week, Matt has been riding, Andrea gives her observations about how human behavior mirrors turkey behavior, and Kenny drops knowledge about the hot Cheeze-it supply chain. Andrea and Matt met listeners at the trailhead parking lot in Salida, and Andrea consequently rode a high-pivot bike for the first time. The crew discusses SRAM's new mineral oil brake before moving on to listener questions. Listener Question Topics: How to choose a coach What additional certifications does a PT need for bike fit? Flat bar gravel bikes Specialied SWAT tool search $4000 bikes Singlespeed choices $1000 hardtails Is it normal for Continental tires to lose so much pressure? Suspension Syndicate Send in your JRA Hot Ones questions!

This week, we hear about Matt doing seatpost stuff and Andrea's giant Chicken (rescue) Nugget. Then, the crew discusses the new Industry Nine Ultralite 11 wheels. Listener Questions: Fork service at home How to poop in the woods (and a bonus story about Matt emergency pooping on the road) Kenny answers the cut of beef/tree question from a previous episode Best fork and shock on a budget How to help new riders get comfortable Steep seat tubes and bike fit