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Just Riding Along Show- Episode 160, Who the Hell are you People?02 Sep 202401:07:52

Host Nuggets:

  • Matt: "Last Gravel Bike" 
  • Andrea: Elk prep, Chicken Nugget
  • Kenny: Golf, Oktoberfest, Sold some motos

Listener Questions:

  • Who are you people?!?
  • What's up with the Low Speed Compression adjustment on my RockShox Lyrik?
  • How should I lighten my REEB SST for a 200+ mile race?
  • Does Esker stop making full suspension bikes?

New Shit:

  • Partington $6,400 R31 Climbing Road Wheels
  • Greg Minnar to retire from DH racing
Just Riding Along Show- Episode 159, Jump Scare26 Aug 202400:59:06

Host News:

  • Rover Rally
  • Bed Success (mostly)

New Shit:

  • RedSide Fork Seal Remover
  • Pademelon Steering Damper
  • Forager Cycles Adam's H.A.T. trailside Derailleur Hanger Alignment Tool
  • Full On Lighting MBG 6000 lumen bike light
  • Merit Jumbo 750d Gravel Bike
  • Fox Transfer Neo Wireless Dropper Post

Listener Questions:

  • Clipless vs. Flats- When is one better than the other?
  • Strength Training along with other sports
Just Riding Along Show- Episode 150, Moto Money24 Jun 202401:06:36

This week, Matt and Kenny dropped money on new motos, Matt rode in another trials competition, and Andrea finally made it out on her bike. 

New Shit:

  • Senator Mike Lee makes a 4th try at restoring bike access to Wilderness Areas
  • GT Bikes starts online revenue share program for IBDs
  • DT Swiss releases new wheels that make Kenny angry

Specialized Chisel Full Suspension

Listener Questions:

  • Wool jersey suggestion
  • Should I upgrade to remote lockout suspension? 
Just Riding Along Show- Episode 61, Something Stupid26 Sep 202200:52:28

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 Riding Along Show- Episode 60, Slap 'er In Turbo19 Sep 202201:03:43

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
Just Riding Along Show- Episode 59, Boyz Night 212 Sep 202200:59:55

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
Just Riding Along Show- Episode 58, Smash and Grab Brokini05 Sep 202201:04:50

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
Just Riding Along Show- Episode 57, Putting a Towel Down29 Aug 202201:02:49

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

 

Just Riding Along Show- Episode 56, Chicken Trader22 Aug 202200:58:32

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?
Just Riding Along Show- Episode 55, Crickets and Harleys15 Aug 202201:04:19

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
Just Riding Along Show- Episode 54, "Super Safe" 08 Aug 202201:00:11

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

Just Riding Along Show- Episode 53, Happy Birthday JRA Outdoor Media! 01 Aug 202201:09:02

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? 

Just Riding Along Show- Episode 52, Old Man Yells at Cloud25 Jul 202200:59:27

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

Just Riding Along Show- Episode 149, She Looks Like a Nice Lady17 Jun 202401:06:38

This week, Matt is selling lots of stuff and moving lots of rocks. Kenny rode bikes and worked on his moto, and Andrea worked on bikes in Leadville and has a chicken nugget for the listeners. 

Listener Questions:

  • Check out what the NICA kids in Charlottesville are doing! 
  • Handlebar compliance
  • Hell yeah motos!
  • What rain jacket and wool jersey should I get? 

New Shit:

  • Kuat Rack Recall
  • Ritchey P29er
  • New Rockshox fork and shock dampers
  • Otso Hoot Ti
  • Esker Smokey Ti
  • Specialized Crux Alloy
  • Zwift indoor bike
  • Giant kids full suspension mountain bikes

 

Just Riding Along Show- Episode 51, Boots Jr. 18 Jul 202200:59:36

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?
Just Riding Along Show- Episode 50, Water Bottle Full of Gravy11 Jul 202201:05:33

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
Just Riding Along Show- Episode 49, Rock Bears04 Jul 202200:59:31

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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?
Just Riding Along Show- Episode 48, Quick Turnaround27 Jun 202201:06:59

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? 
Just Riding Along Show- Episode 47, Margaritas 20 Jun 202201:03:00

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? 
Just Riding Along Show- Episode 46, Chicken Nuggets13 Jun 202200:45:48

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?
Just Riding Along Show- Episode 45, Loose Cigarettes06 Jun 202201:03:57

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. 

Just Riding Along Show- Episode 44, Yodeling Pickle30 May 202200:59:12

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. 

Just Riding Along Show- Episode 43, How do you say Buena Vista?23 May 202200:59:36

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. 

 

Just Riding Along Show- Episode 42, YEET Button16 May 202200:55:05

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
Just Riding Along Show- Episode 148, The Biohazard Show10 Jun 202401:02:34

This week, Andrea and Matt are recovering from their Covid experience. Andrea has been driveway camping, Matt is shopping new wheels again, and Kenny has done his usual morning rides and motos. 

Listener Questions:

  • Where should I ride in the Fall in Colorado?
  • Should I take the SRAM Transmission off of my new bike and replace it with mechanical to save weight?
  • What mid drive e-motor does Kenny use?

New Shit:

  • Paul Components dropper lever
  • King "side exit" cages
  • Esker Lorax Ti
  • SRAM 13 Speed AXS spotted
Just Riding Along Show- Episode 41, Andrea Week09 May 202200:57:24

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 
Just Riding Along Show- Episode 40, Your Old *ss02 May 202200:54:56

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. 

 

Just Riding Along Show- Episode 39, The Nicest Karen25 Apr 202201:15:03

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/

The Just Riding Along Show- Episode 38, Fruit Salad18 Apr 202201:03:06

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!
The Just Riding Along Show- Episode 37, How to Poop in the Woods11 Apr 202201:04:27

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 1\1 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
The Just Riding Along Show- Episode 36, Computers04 Apr 202201:07:16

It's been an exciting week- Kenny's computer shot out fire, he went on vacation, and Matt & Andrea got up close and personal with a squirrel outside of a hunting situation. 

We skipped over New Shit and went wild with listener questions this week!

  • Singlespeed gear for climbing
  • One piece bar/stem combos
  • How to fix cooked brakes
  • What gravel bike is good at also being a road bike?
  • How long and slack is too much?
  • Light wheels & tires on a trail bike or heavy wheels and tires on an XC bike?
  • Is the Crest open?
  • Specialized DTC woes
  • Are bikes going to keep improving at the same rate? (this also turns into great talk about women riding and racing bikes)
  • Gear for 14er trails
The Just Riding Along Show- Episode 35, The Howard Edition28 Mar 202200:58:10

Kenny is missing for this episode, so Matt and Andrea are left on their own. Matt cleaned out the shop and built his nostalgic dream bike (that he talks about for EVER). Andrea had butthole problems, but managed a ride and an adventurous turkey scouting trip. 

New Shit: 

  • Tubolito CX/Gravel tubes now have a warranty
  • Topeak released a new tubeless repair kit, digital hand pump for shocks and tires, and 2-stage extra-fancy floor pump

Listener Questions:

  • Proper tire width for 19mm rims
  • Best $1500 gravel wheels
  • Favorite dropper lever
  • A bike for both Iowa and Enduro racing
  • Kenny stories
  • What tree are you?
  • What cut of beef are you?
  • What frame would you ride as your sole bike for 5 years?
The Just Riding Along Show- Episode 34, Singlespeed Summer21 Mar 202201:07:25

This week, Matt has a new camp chair he loves, Andrea's ears are still fucky, and Kenny might be going on vacation by the time you listen to this. Who here is a fan of the Hot Ones series? How'd you like to watch Andrea, Matt, and Kenny take on the wings of death? Send us your questions!  

New Shit: 
Kenny likes kids e-bikes
Silca Sealant
Bike Yoke Barkeeper Stem
Salsa Stormchaser SUS

Listener Questions:
Pedals and shoes for a first-time clip-in rider
Ballistol was all-in-one before Prestacycle
What non-dropper setback post?
What's the deal with the lack of love for the Pacific Northwest and Long travel bikes? 

The Just Riding Along Show- Episode 33, Goldfish14 Mar 202200:51:43

The small talk is short this week. Andrea talks sciatic pain, tinnitus, and ice fishing. 

New Shit we Probably Hate:

Ohlins RXF34 Fork

Listener Questions:
-What 27.2 dropper post is good?
-An update on the listener who had a Kona frame being evaluated for warranty
-What trainer should I get for my mountain bike?
-Are Fast Trak tires discontinued? 
-Has the crew tried Prestacycle lube?
-What companies have good customer support?

Just Riding Along Show- Episode 32, New Patrons! 07 Mar 202200:59:59

New Patron day is the best day. You can join the JRA Patreon here!

Opening banter includes discussion about Matt's Singlespeed Frame swaps and vacuums and is quickly followed up with New Shit We Probably Hate. Up for discussion this week- Rossignol Full Suspension Bikes and SRAM Wireless Blips (with a bonus Kenny Rant in the middle). 

Listener Questions- 
"Normal Size Guy" feedback on the Fox 36 vs. 38 discussion
Trainer Tunes
Chains and chain care

Just Riding Along Show- Episode 147, 2020 Throwback03 Jun 202401:11:19

Andrea and Matt finally got the 'Rona this week, so no recording happened. Here's your throwback to November of 2020.

The donor names were still unhinged. Kenny had just purchased his first e-bike. Andrea was hunting. Matt was shitting on 27.5+ wheels. Not much has changed except for the bikes in the stable. 

Just Riding Along Show- Episode 31, The Gray Sweatpants of Episodes28 Feb 202201:00:44

`This episode begins with an oddly specific look into rural Post Offices. The conversation takes a turn (for the first time) to talk of bodyscaping, then moves on to a Listener's Best Worst (Worst Best?) Bike. Kenny went to St. George while the rest of the crew has been recoering from vacation. 

New Shit we Probably Hate:
-Wolftooth Components Centerlock Lockrings
-Sport Spuds
-New Podcasts from JRA Outdoor Media

Listener Questions:
-Everything you ever wanted to know about SurRons
-Surly Straggler Gearing for Loaded Touring in the Mountains
-What color glitter goes in tires? 

Just Riding Along Show- Episode 30, Deer Hunting with a 4 Runner21 Feb 202201:02:30

Matt and Andrea are back from vacation, and they had a helluva run-in with a deer on the way home. Find out why they went to Mountain View and not Bentonville, where you can get 44 cent Snickers bars, Matt's favorite energy drink, and what makes the Best Western in Borger, TX so "special." 

New Shit we Probably Hate: 
-Kenny's new Specialized helmet
-the Ratio 2x12 mechanical kit 
-Redbull's new gravel race
-Reverb moratorium

Listener Questions:
-Does using a seatpost shim void my Kona's warranty?
-What do we think about the Otso Voytek and getting multiple wheels for all seasons? 

Just Riding Along Show- Episode 29, Vacations14 Feb 202200:59:07

This week, Matt and Andrea are headed out to the woods of North Central Arkansas for a little Syllamo adventure, but they squeezed in this recording before they left. After the usual banter from Matt about how much he rides the trainer, they talk birthdays, motos, and the painstaking procedure of editing videos for YouTube. 

Also:
-Scam website warning
-Rival vs. Apex for gravel
-Fox 36 vs. Fox 38 for a bike that parties
-The crew's favorite races
-Near near-death experiences
-Powermeter for Superboost bikes
-Dead or Nah? 

Just Riding Along Show- Episode 28, All Frank and No Beans07 Feb 202200:56:23

Who remembers tabloids with aliens on them instead of celebrities? After that brief discussion, Matt discusses his trainer setup, his new podcast, and how to preorder JRA water bottles. Then, Kenny talks SurRon before a long discussion about his feelings over Specialized's move to Direct-to-Consumer (including Andrea's latest industry psychic prediction). 

Listener Questions:
-Intel on Berd wheels
-Will a 2.4" tire fit in a Chisel?
-What singlespeed is a good replacement for a Trek Superfly? 

Just Riding Along Show- Episode 27, I got nothing31 Jan 202200:48:49

After some chat about our wonderful supporters, the crew discusses the Australian dollar and how the new Moots ESC is new shit Andrea defnitely does not hate.

Listener questions this Epiosde: 
Tell people why they should race MTB instead of gravel (and a look into the gravel crystal ball)
Gravel Triathlons???
Crazy stories from the bike shop
Bikepacking setups
Riding destinations
Our recommendations for "mid travel" trail bikes

Just Riding Along Show- Episode 26, Validated24 Jan 202200:59:16

First off- we have a mailing address now! You can send mail here:

Just Riding Along Outdoor Media
P.O. Box 82
Howard, CO 81233

This is on our website with the contact form, too. 

We kick off this show with discussion about:
SRAMs latest aquisition (and how we predicted it) 
A long time Shimano tech telling someone not to push dirty oil into their lever
Matt's woes about bike-adjacent and non-adjacent Fox shock requests
The problems with a petition calling for the end of disposable bikes 

Listener Questions: 
-Where should I get Cane Creek suspension serviced? 
-Have y'all ever heard of Hope Brakes?
-Berd Spokes
-I killed my GX Eagle derailleur on a rock. What should I get to replace it?
-How do I get extra pawls for my Trek wheel?

Just Riding Along Show- Episode 25, One-Listener Countries17 Jan 202200:48:50

This episode starts with a shoutout to the single listeners of several contries around the globe. It's been a quiet week, so they get into listener questions pretty quickly. 

-New Shit We Probably Hate: Stan's new hubs (which are actually not their own hubs), remote control kickbike brakes, and Starbuck's 30oz drinks 
-Tips for wet & muddy riding
-What fork will help with sore arms during 24 Hour races
-Dropper Storage: is down OK? 
-What non-SRAM brake for XC (Andrea lets loose with a rant on this one. Buckle up if you're a mechanic who doesn't read instructions). 

Just Riding Along Show- Episode 24, Was there something we were supposed to be doing tonight? 10 Jan 202200:56:56

Matt and Andrea almost fell asleep before recording time, and the little dog starts whining halfway through (check out our Instagram for precious dog pic), but this one's still jam-packed with information. 

-We have an ongoing pole for our Patrons to decide what merch to make first. You can join Patreon and support the show for as little as $3 per month!
-What winter sports we've been doing (other than trainer rides)
-Acid reflux
-Amos thought he could fight a hawk and it ended exactly how you'd expect
-JRA vs. JRAOM on YouTube
-You could work for Kenny! 
-The best water bottles 
-Trainer Road
-Winter Clothing (including tips for Raynauds!)
-Where to ride in Park City (in the Summer)

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Just Riding Along Show- Episode 23, Waterproof Endoscope03 Jan 202200:55:20

Kenny is back this week! He talks about his vacation exploits, Matt mourns a broken pepper grinder, and Andrea somehow slips through the cracks of what's happened since the last episode. Matt and Andrea talk about why the Otso Voytek is so damn nice. 

Then, on to listener questions...
-Bike availability
-Helium in tires
-Alignment issues on Stumpjumper frames (and why do coil shocks even matter?)
-Cycing sunglasses... fasion or function? 
-Best and worst Christmas presents we've recieved 

Just Riding Along Show- Episode 22, Listener Question Extravaganza27 Dec 202100:44:56

After a harrowing Chicken Nugget from Andrea, the crew goes hard on listener questions. Topics covered:

Wheels! 
Bike Storage
Why Shimano and SRAM 12 speed chains are different
All day adventure bikes for the Midwest
What to do with a dated build kit
Kenny's powers of magnetization in a dream someone had

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Just Riding Along Show- Episode 146- Headphones in your Mouth27 May 202401:06:40

Here's a fun story about this episode- We did our usual audio stuff setup and a test recording. Sounds good, lets rip... then the actual episode recorded through Matt's computer microphone. Seriously... when we say that stuff works, we change nothing, then it stops working, this is the shit I'm talking about. We're using an entirely different program next week, so hopefully the technical difficulties will be history. 

 

Just Riding Along Show- Episode 21, The World20 Dec 202100:31:13

Kenny is off doing Kenny things. So, Matt and Andrea take on discussing plans for the year 2022. The main goal? Expansion! 

Just Riding Along Show- Episode 20, Kenny's FUMPA13 Dec 202101:04:46

Matt and Andrea start the show with talk about trainer failures and wins with their Wahoo Kickr. Andrea has heard from a lot of Australians about KFC. Kenny broke his Surron, and Andrea has a pet yard deer that she won't be eating any time soon. Matt demoed a Spot Ryve 115, too. 

Listener questions: 
Where does the crew want to vacation?
What forks have bushing play?
Are volume spacers necessary? 
Why won't Kenny try knobbier tires?
What do we think about Chris King stuff? 
Classified Rear Hubs: Discuss. 
Is pedal kickback a problem with high engagement hubs? 
How do we carry tools and things when we ride? 
KENNY HAS A FUMPA

Just Riding Along Show- Episode 19, Cheez-its06 Dec 202100:49:34

Seriously. Best Cracker out there. 

This week, the crew starts with talk about the Royal Gorge Trails in Canon City (see video on the JRA YouTube- link below!).
Andrea tried out Zwift, which sparks a Kenny rant. She also wonders what Australian KFC is like. 
Matt is selling his old Crockett CX bike and ponders 36" wheels

Listener Questions- 
Shimano Brake Pad availability
Rockshox Lyrik Forks
Important Suspension Tools
A listener suggests we check out Outbound Lighting

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