The Path Bike Shop Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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 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.