The Path Bike Shop Podcast

Tani and Auk are right... There is no better time to be a mountain biker! In this episode, the boys recap the Bike and BBQ event at the shop, the opening of all the local bike parks and take a deep dive into the new wireless Shimano XTR components!   #mountainbiking #mtb #mtblife #bosch #boschmotors #transitionbikes #mondrakerbikes #ebike #ebikelife #ocmtba #shimano #XTR #downhillmtb #lovethebikeyouride #thepathbikeshop #smoqued #bbq

The hills are alive with the awesome sounds of mountain bikers shredding! In this episode, Tani and Auk share their stoke for the simple things, like tires thumping over sections of trail, proper breathing techniques while riding, and those split seconds before a crash. They also cover shop news, including new Mondraker and Kona bike arrivals and our annual Bikes and BBQ event, catered by Smoqued California BBQ! #mountainbiking #mtb #mtblife #bosch #boschmotors #ebike #ebikelife #ocmtba #konabikes #downhillmtb #lovethebikeyouride #thepathbikeshop #smoqued #bbq

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!

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

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

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

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

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...   

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...

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

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/

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/  

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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?

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!