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Tani, Auk, and the occasional guest talk all things mountain biking!

Tani Walling


    • May 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 8m AVG DURATION
    • 70 EPISODES


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    A Life Behind (Handle) Bars - The Path Bike Shop Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 72:14


    Tani and Auk are in breakdown mode this episode. Auk is still reeling from his local mountain trails and Tani talks about handlebars and how different rises and widths make for different rider experiences. The boys also discuss the Bullit, Maven brakes, SL Motors and shop news, including the return of shop rides!

    Who's The Bosch? - The Path Bike Shop Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 58:04


    Get your motors running! On this episode Tani and Auk welcome Brian from Bosch to talk about the new motor. Bosch's bike devision is made for riders by riders. Take a listen as Bryan breaks down Bosch's new industry leading motor.   #mountainbiking #mtb #mtblife #bosch #boschmotors #ebike #ebikelife #ocmtba #lovethebikeyouride #thepathbikeshop

    Pivot is on Firebird and Demo Bikes - The Path Bike Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 87:10


    Spring is in the air, we are ready to ride and so should you be! The Path has a ton of new Demo bikes being added to the fleet for all to try and a great financing deal through the end of May. The boys are also really fired up on the Pivot Firebird that just launched and Auk shares some tales from his road rides.   #mountainbiking #mtb #mtblife #pivotcycles #pivotfirebird #norco #santacruz #konabikes #ocmtba #lovethebikeyouride #thepathbikeshop

    Regulator in The Year of All Mountain, High Rise Handlebars and Lowrider Cars - The Path Bike Shop Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 51:23


    We are going from Lowriders to Highrisers in this episode. Auk discusses his recent trip to the Petersen Automotive Museum to check out the Lowrider exhibit while Tani discovers Auk's affinity for having high rise bars. The fellas also Transition into talking about the new Regulator that just came in and tease the Norco Sight VLTS that are coming soon!   #mountainbiking #mtb #mtblife #transitionbikes #norco #santacruz #vala #ocmtba #lovethebikeyouride #thepathbikeshop

    Drop It Like It's Hot - The Path Bike Shop Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 54:14


    In this episode, daylight savings is here and the boys are excited to ride some of the local trails in the Santa Ana Mountains. Shop news includes rad happenings like Demo Days, Take Off Parts now on sale on The Path's website and new bikes are coming soon! And you have questions and Auk has answers as he fields a few listener questions while Tani tries to answer the age old question, how hard should you grip your grips? This episode is hot and we just dropped it! #mountainbiking #mtb #mtblife #norcofluid #ocmtba #lovethebikeyouride #thepathbikeshop

    Writing Bad Checks - The Path Bike Shop Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 71:04


    You can't find a better time than our latest podcast! In this episode Tani and Auk get really excited about local trail conditions after the recent rains, especially in South OC. But don't write any checks you can't cash on some of these features! The duo also talk about upcoming Demo Days, Maxxis Tires and the new trend of riding with higher bars. #mountainbiking #mtb #mtblife #norcofluid #ocmtba #lovethebikeyouride #maxxistires #thepathbikeshop Check out The Path Bike Shop website: https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/ Follow The Path on Instagram: / thepathbikeshop  Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/pages...   

    Blackstar, Brakes and a Trailcat - The Path Bike Shop Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 58:33


    In this episode, we have a vibe going much like riding Blackstar Canyon at night! Listen in as Auk shares a revelation he had after getting some consistent rides in and Tani has some great shop news including the return of Demo Days. Also, the boys brake-down some of their favorite components to achieve maximum stoppage power and go over the new Pivot Trailcat and its awesome in-frame storage compartment.   mountainbiking #mtb #mtblife #pivottrailcat #ocmtba #lovethebikeyouride #blackstarcanyon #mayvenbrakes #thepathbikeshop Check out The Path Bike Shop website: https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/ Follow The Path on Instagram: / thepathbikeshop Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/pages...

    What's In the Bag? - The Path Bike Shop Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 54:31


    In this episode Tani and Auk hold down the fort and discuss the SoCal Fires, the Palm Canyon Epic and upcoming local races. The boys also go over the key essentials to carry in your riding bag. In shop news we have new hats in stock, there's a Pivot Demo Day on deck, our 2024 Orbeas are 30% off and we have a sweet deal if you purchase a new Santa Cruz at the shop! #mountainbiking #mtb #mtblife #palmcanyonepic #ocmtba #lovethebikeyouride #orbea #santacruzbicycles

    MTB Alan Announcement - The Path Bike Shop Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 65:19


    In this episode we welcome back team rider MTB Alan and announce that we taking our sponsorship to another level. Alan is a great ambassador of our sport and we are stoked to have him on board. Also, Tani talks about his childhood in Maui and some of the new trails there, Auk fills us in on riding local trail Two Monkeys and Alan gives us his insight on Whistler, Snow Summit and takes questions from his followers. mountainbiking #mtb #mtblife #mtbalan #ocmtba #lovethebikeyouride   Check out The Path Bike Shop website: https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/

    Getting Over The Hump With Matt Wenger- The Path Bike Shop Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 52:15


    In this episode Auk and Tani sit down with Matt Wenger and talk all things Over The Hump. From it's origins story to where OTH is now, Matt has had quite the journey to get to this point.  #mountainbiking #mtb #mtblife #overthehump #raceoc #ocmtba #lovethebikeyouride Check out The Path Bike Shop website: https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/  

    California Loam with Andrew from Shimano

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 79:08


    In this episode, Auk and Tani are joined by bike legend Andrew Kempe. They discuss Andrew's history of riding and racing bikes since the early 90s.  Andrew tells the origin story of Single Speed World Championships, and talks about industry jobs including Canyon Cyclery, Nema, REI, and Shimano. Other topics include trail work, stewardship, and first aid training.

    Podcast 59 Full Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 77:46


    In this episode of the podcast Tani and Auk talk about less daylight this time of year and the opportunity for more night rides. They go over the essentials for trail riding at night. Tani suggests doing bike maintenance in the fall and winter while your shop is not as busy, and they go over The Path bike inspection process. Other topics in this show include a formula to calculate ideal crank length, 2024 sale bikes, and the 18 month no interest financing special.

    Feraline Reveal - The Path Bike Shop Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 51:31


    On this episode Auk and Tani introduce the new shop hats, discuss the Pivot Shuttle LT and compare the new generation motors on the new Valas. Auk also talks about riding local trails while Tani goes over the Santa Cruz Hightower and Heckler. We end strong previewing the new Feraline cranks that are coming soon!

    Grand Opening

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 68:54


    In this episode of the podcast Tani and Auk jump right into shop news and the upcoming grand opening anniversary of the new shop location. Next, they discuss new bikes covering the Pivot Phoenix and the Santa Cruz Vala before closing on Crestline Bikes.

    Massage Gun Bleeding

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 57:31


    In this episode, Tani returns from his latest trip to the Pacific Northwest sharing his ride experiences and lessons learned. He gives tips for people traveling up to the PNW, and discusses the challenges of managing a business while on the road. They discuss new products being sold at the shop along with recent news and the impact of the Airport Fire.

    Body Positioning

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 67:13


    In this episode of the podcast Tani and Auk cover a range of topics from the benefits of short cranks, to MTB focused apps. Features of the new Santa Cruz Bronson are discussed before closing with minimalist equipment and the fundamentals of body positioning.

    Brakin' It Down with Nick from Shimano

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 69:42


    In this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Nick from Shimano. The introduction of Shimano shifting technology is discussed before Nate covers his past getting into mountain biking and competitive mechanic competitions. Eventually, they discuss gearbox tech and the manufacturing process. They end with defining brake modulation and if too much brake power can be achieved.

    Returning to Me Bikes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 74:02


    In this episode, Tani and Auk start with the peaks and valleys of the bike industry and what current trends are looking like. They cover the mistakes of a bike fit and what effect wheelbase geometry can have on your overall ride quality. Lastly shop news and deals are discussed before wrapping up with the progress of ongoing feraline crank testing.

    Find the Creak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 74:43


    In this episode, Tani and Auk break right into shop and industry news before discussing the ongoing development of The Path's very own Feraline Cranks. Next, they discuss how to overcome disappointment and track down creaks and squeaks.

    Vulnerable Competence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 61:07


    In this episode, Tani and Auk start with building customer expectations and relationships. Some shop and local news are brought up before discussing the new Scor 6080 Z, Fox Purevue Goggles, and TRP Eagles!

    Speed Bell Curve

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 63:40


    In this 50th episode of the podcast Tani and Auk discuss the success of the recent Bikes and BBQ event with an upcoming Demo Day quickly approaching as well. They discuss the pros and cons of Canvas vs Synthetic gear along with some metrics on speel bell curves. Lastly Tani discusses the concept of the shop's circular hierarchy before ending with listener questions.

    Sanitizing Trails

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 77:00


    In this episode of the Podcast Tani shares news about the future of the Live Oak location. Auk discusses riding his new bike before transitioning into Tani's latest crash experience. Finally, they wrap up with how to commit to a descent and the long-reach revolution.

    Better on the Other Side

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 71:26


    Beginning with the Evolution of a Bike Shop, in this episode of the Podcast Tani and Auk discuss the early days of The Path and how it's expanded over the years. Next, they cover the different generations of the Orbea rise and if younger generations are trending towards mountain e-bikes. Lastly, they wrap up with shop news, and what effect ankle positioning can have on your ride quality.

    Bikes and BBQ

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 68:17


    In this episode, Tani and Auk talk about upcoming shop rides, events, and breaking industry news. They share trail experiences and some unexpected humble brags. Lastly, they wrap up with several listener questions, including some from MTB Alan!

    Bikes We Would Ride

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 80:31


    In this episode of the podcast Tani and Auk jump right into plenty of new product releases, from new RaceFace chainrings to the latest Fox Transfer post. They tie into recent shop news, and some breaking industry news coming out of Europe. Lastly, they wrap up with several listener questions covering the ideal headset stack height, to coil vs air shocks.

    Listener Questions, Unbreakable Wheels, Best Style

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 60:35


    In this episode, Tani and Auk sit down to talk about Pivot's brunch builds and their key differences compared to shop builds. The re-release of classic designs is making a return, and plenty of listener questions wrap up the episode covering custom wheel builds, saddles, geometry, and style.

    More Than Manuals

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 75:23


    In today's episode, Tani and Auk delve into components, from the specs of new bike releases to the shifter buttons on Sram Transmission. Tani discusses his experiences with manual'ing, and some recent PR's on our local trails. Lastly they wrap up with seasonal bike maintenance and just how useful the "Drop Test" can be.

    Developing Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 75:55


    In this episode, Tani and Auk jump right into breaking shop news, shop rides, and developing their downhill times. They discuss the love-hate relationship surrounding E-bikes and how quickly a ride can turn sour when you forget to charge your batteries. Lastly, they discuss the expanding demo fleet and some more news surrounding the recently released Sram Mayven Brakes.

    Bigger Brakes, Smaller Bosch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 71:05


    In this episode, Tani and Auk immediately jump into the shop's new hours before breaking into E-Bike weights and the gravity advantage. They talk in length about reduced vs full power bikes before wrapping up with Sram's brand new Mayven brakes and their switch to mineral oil!

    Switchblade, So Hot Right Now!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 66:53


    In this episode of the podcast Tani and Auk jump right into some breaking shop news before Auk covers his experience riding the Palm Canyon Epic. Tani shares some of his experiences working in service, before unveiling what his recent trip to Pivot Cycles made him purchase.

    Moab, Bike Park, Palm Canyon Adventures with Jeff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 64:43


    In this episode of the podcast, Jeff from the shop returns to share all of his recent riding adventures. Covering the Palm Canyon Epic, to Greer Ranch, and the Lo Sueno Bike Park in San Diego. Together they discuss local news before Tani announces that the service department has officially moved to the new shop location!

    The Path to an Outlet Store

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 63:53


    In this episode of the podcast Tani and Auk unveil the new shop and recording space! Tani breaks down the ongoing transition, as the new retail floor continues to expand, and Auk discusses the strange return to a push pedal bike.

    Scor at The Path

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 63:52


    In this episode of the podcast Tani and Auk unveil the new shop and recording space! Tani breaks down the ongoing transition, as the new retail floor continues to expand, and Auk discusses the strange return to a push pedal bike.

    Playfully Planted

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 80:21


    In this episode of the podcast, Tani and Auk jump right into all the upcoming trail building and race events before tying into some new shop news. We're getting back into the seasons of sales, and just in time as the new showroom location has opened. What defines a SL E-bike leads to some interesting conversations ending with the pros of a playfully built bike.

    Pivot Demo Life with Caleb

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 61:27


    In this episode Tani and Auk are joined by Caleb, the west coast demo driver for Pivot Cycles. They quickly jump into Caleb's entrance and background in the industry as well as what territory he covers. Caleb talks about how he fits ride's in between shifts, and what the general upkeep is like for a full fleet of bikes. Finally, they finish off with some custom DIY bike mods, and comparisons with other brands.

    The Godfather Wade Simmons

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 60:33


    In this episode Tani and Auk are joined by the one and only Wade Simmons. They quickly jump into Wade's intro into freeriding and early professional career growing up in Vancouver. They move into the evolution of E-bikes and how Godfather Garage came into existence. Lastly, they wrap up with a discussion of Godfather Garage's signature products and the sustainability of bike parks.

    The Path to RiGd with Luke the Charger

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 85:54


    In this episode, Tani and Auk are joined by Luke Wronksi, a previous Path employee and founder of RiGd! They start by reminiscing on The Path's early days and the dynamics of early MTB racing. Luke then expands on his past, and how he started his offroad company RiGd before closing with shop news.

    Tyler from The Path

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 64:42


    In this episode of the podcast, Tani and Auk are joined by Tyler from the shop. Together, they jump into local and shop news before Tyler covers his journey into mountain biking, the shop, and his day-to-day role. Tani covers door-busting Giant Trance deals before closing out with some listener questions.

    MTB Alan Whister Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 60:27


    In this episode of the podcast, MTB Alan returns to give us all the takeaways from his recent trip to Whistler, B.C. Starting in the air Alan covers what to expect when flying in before covering trail conditions, mastering jump posture, lessons learned, and potential DO-Overs. If you're interested in trying Whistler, this episode is worth a listen!

    750 D

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 67:00


    In this episode of the podcast, Auk jumps right into some breaking news before Tani takes over with the latest Path deals and new releases. We finally get to Cushcore Curious Part 4 before the new experimental wheel size takes the stand. Finally, some listener questions are answered ending with the fundamentals of trail etiquette.

    Vivid Detail with Zach

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 88:19


    In this episode of the podcast, Zach Walker from the shop joins Tani and Auk. They cover everything from his introduction to the bike industry, down to the nitty-gritty of the new RockShox Vivid. Plenty of viewer questions are answered before ending with Auk's new Giant 2024 Advanced Elite, custom-built by Zach himself.

    The Path of Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 61:17


    In this episode of the podcast Tani and Auk tie into past experiences of the shop and those who used to work there. The Path has partnered up with Patagonia to put out some sweet Pathagonia merch and just recently started stocking some new Pivot bikes. Lastly they finish up with some viewer questions including just how many bikes are too many for one person?

    Love The Bike You Ride

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 63:16


    In this episode, Tani and Auk start off with viewer questions covering everything from brake upgrade options to Ebike weight vs power. Next Auk's new Relay is discussed before ending the episode with some shop news which includes bike tech openings and our end-of-summer soft opening for the new shop location!

    A Shifting Bike Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 59:59


    In this episode of the podcast, Tani opens up with the shops transitioning to a new Point of Sale service and what the post-pandemic bike industry is looking like for business owners. Auk brings up some rides with local legends before they both start "bro-sciencing" the advantages of narrow bars and bike weights.

    63 Degrees for Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 60:35


    In this episode Tani and Auk start off with the post-pandemic bike industry and how the Shop's adapted to sudden market changes. The evolution of mixed wheel sizes is touched up on before Tani talks about the challenges of moving the shop to a new location and the absolutely massive moving sale that is now live!

    Tori from The Path

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 66:33


    In this episode of the podcast, Tori from the team jumps on to tell us her ride story of returning to the trails with renewed passion after a long hiatus due to racing fatigue. Tani and Auk cover more industry and shop news, including an upcoming Path feature at Over the Hump!

    Speed Positive

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 59:21


    In this episode, Tani and Auk jump right into industry news and more Sram Transmission talk. Orbea Rises are getting range extenders and our local mustard grass blooms have been causing quite some problems.

    The Ride Fantasy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 82:49


    In this episode, Tani and Auk start out with good ol' reliable shop news before delving into the science of E-bike geometry vs specs. Some basics of bike packing etiquette is covered before dropping into the evolution of local bike trails. Also, The Path is hiring!

    Unconscious Competence

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 86:53


    In this episode, Tani and Auk focus on the unique circumstances around unconscious competence when riding a mountain bike. Tani talks about his experience opening the shop at 24, and they both close out talking about PattaGucci clothing and Auk modifying his new Trance E Elite!

    Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship with Nicole & Val

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 76:55


    In this episode, Nicole from Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship makes a return to the podcast joining Tani, Auk, and Val. Together they cover how trail systems connect Sierra communities and upcoming ride events and races! Nicole talks about her experience at Rebull Rampage and they all finish off with how the women's side of the MTB industry is growing.

    Transmission Received

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 69:35


    From the new Sram Transmission Drivechain to Giant Trance's, there's been plenty of big product and bike releases lately with plenty to talk about! Tani and Auk cover all those bases plus more shop, industry, and local news in this episode of the podcast.

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