MTB Podcast – Episode 26 – New 29ers, Nationals course info, your questions!

Steven returns from BC and Jonathan gets ready for Whistler! But first, they cover the latest releases & answer your questions. Topics covered in this episode: • People are suing bike parks: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/injured-rider-unsuccessful-in-lawsuit-against-whistler-bike-park.html • Pinkbike shows what goes into starting a bike company: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/pinkbike-went-to-taiwan-and-started-a-bike-company.html • New Giant Anthem 29er: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/giant-introduces-new-anthem-29-xc-race-bike.html • One Up EDC Tool: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/oneup-components-edc-everyday-carry-available-now.html • 2018 Intense Carbine: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/intense-carbine-2018-first-look.html • 2018 Marin Bikes: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/marin-2018-bikes.html • 2018 Orbea Rallon: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/new-orbea-rallon-2018-first-look-and-first-ride.html • Angelfire Pro XCT: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/pro-xct-and-pro-grt-return-to-angel-fire.html • 2018 BMC Speedfox: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/bmc-speedfox-01-first-ride.html • Tips for USA National Championships • Why doesn't MTB racing have good coverage / exposure? • Shoes, pads and pack picks of the hosts • Is it bad to wear different brand kit than your bike? • How to avoid nerves when racing • Wide tires, plus bikes, short travel – how to choose • Picking a bike that will be easy on your back • How to use SRAM Eagle on a direct-drive trainer • Why does your lower back tighten up when riding? • Is there anything Jonathan and Steve disagree on? • How to use Shimano cranks in a BB30 frame • Why a modern XC bike could be the perfect bike for most people • Should you lube your cables? • High Altitude Lines: A Yeti Tribe Story: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/high-altitude-lines-a-yeti-tribe-story.html • WTB PadLoc Grips: https://www.wtb.com/pages/wtb-introduces-padloc-grips