Episode Summary
On today's MTB Podcast Jeff, Jared, and Liam discuss their current favorite rides and then dive right into a comparison between the SRAM and Shimano drivetrains which includes the cassettes, derailleurs, and how the shifters feel while riding. We then segway into our favorite MTB handlebars, talking about the finer details of the bend, sweep, rise, and stiffness of each. Next up is Commecal’’s Care Program which helps their existing customers with any potential build, setup, or potential warranty issues. Jared also gets on a video call with Micah Rice, the Executive Director of the Pikes Peak APEX Mountain Bike Challenge to discuss the race as well as how to set up a race in your local area. We then close it out with some listener questions. Enjoy!
00:00 Intro
01:25 Favorite Rides
06:32 Drivetrain Comparison
19:30 Handlebar Comparison
29:17 Commencal Care Program
38:03 Video Call with Micah Rice Executive Director of the Pikes Peak APEX
47:14 Listener Questions
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SRAM Eagle Drivetrain Comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JmU5r5T_WU&t=12s&ab_channel=WorldwideCyclery
Shimano Drivetrain Comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uUqYofiYVc&t=493s&ab_channel=WorldwideCycleryWorldwideCyclery
Mountain Bike Handlebar Buyer’s Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGWBvQVgFpY&t=4s
Pikes Peak APEX Mountain Bike Challenge: https://www.pikespeakapex.com/
The MTB Podcast is presented by Worldwide Cyclery, the online retailer for serious mountain bikers.
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