After every ride I wipe the fork, shock, and dropper. For an external lube I like WPL Forkboost Lube as it's formulated to condition the rubber on the seals and some chainlubes are a little harsh and/or have particles in them that might damage seals. My tip would be after every ride drop your bike from a foot or two in the air and let it bounce, become familiar with the sound(s) it makes, you'll be surprised how you'll find things that have rattled loose or broke just by doing that. +1 on the dehumidifier, as an ice hockey player I discovered years ago that putting my hockey gear rack beside a dehumidifier was awesome.
The drop test, yes!!! I think I have my next MTB tip for next week, thank you Pat! As for the Fork Lube, excellent call, I'll have to look into that. Have a great rest of the week and thank you for watching/listening and commenting brotha. We appreciate you. Sage
Drop test is a great tip Pat! Also good tip on the Forkboost lube. As Sage was talking about T9, I knew there were suspension specific lubes/grease but I couldn't think of them off the top of my head! I have one called, "Slick Honey" that works well on suspension stanchions. Though I probably don't use it enough! Glad I'm not the only one appreciating the dehumidifier! Probably 100x's more important for stinky hockey gear! LOL! Appreciate you listening and commenting as always!
Sage, it sounds like you like coaching and have a knack for it. If your schedule allows, you should consider adding it to your sources of income. I only know one other private coach in the area, which I had one session with, and the hourly rate is quite high. This could be a nice opportunity for you
I would love too and in fact I looked into it a while ago. Unfortunately the cost of the certification(s) required and insurance needed puts this way out of reach for me. But thank you for the suggestion. I love working with people, and as you mentioned, this would have been a good additional income opportunity. Sage
56:45 I use WPL Forkboost lube. Put a few drops on the stanchions and spread it around the circumference with your finger, then cycle your suspension. The lube will pull dirt out of the seals and then you just wipe it off with a soft cloth. I definitely would not use a paper towel on stanchions. Paper is very abrasive.
2nd comment for "WPL Forkboost!" Really good advice! Fork specific fork lube seems to be the way to go. Updating to the tip of the week coming soon! Appreciate the insight & comment!! - Dan
I saw that Loam Ranger video and had a different takeaway regarding the topic is Zone 2. My understanding was that his use of Zone 2 was case specific in that he had a big bike event coming up and in talking with a coach about his particular fitness and skill set and all he needed to be ready for it they felt his weak point was going to be endurance. So maybe this is an assumption on my part but I had the impression that bike skills/technique and explosive capabilities and other stuff was good but that if he was going to struggle it was going to be with the endurance component and that’s when he asked the question “what’s the best way to boost endurance in a relatively short time frame” the coach said “zone 2” which can be a lot of things but a lot of those things are BORING which is where the e-bike comes into play: very easy to maintain zone 2 for hours at a time while doing something super fun. I think Sage would be right if Loam Ranger was suggesting that all you need to crush a multi day bike event was to log a bunch of hours in zone two but I don’t think that was his message. Great episode- love that you guys get deep into it every time
Good stuff Shelly. I've watched that video more times then I'd like to admit, and you might be right. However I felt he was very vague when it came to the details. I feel that someone new to the sport could walk away from that video with the impression that all you need to do it train in Zone 2 and you be fit. You know I'm Pro e-bike, and I love Ryan, but to open up the video with such a powerful statement and then not provide the details was a little disappointing. Especially since he has a lot of fans and folks that look up to him. I just wish he was more clear in his messaging. But then again you could be totally right and maybe I'm just off base, who knows. Sage
I totally agree with you Shelly... Ryan's case for Zone 2 is solid! But he starts the video out by saying that ebikes are "Hands-down, the BEST fitness tool" for mtbing. And I think that statement is probably too broad... which was Sage's point. The rest of the video talks about the benefits of training in Zone 2 but does that make an ebike the BEST fitness tool? What is the best fitness tool for mtbing? An interesting subject! Maybe it is the ebike. What do you think? Sage & need to get ebikes ASAP so we can have a more informed opinion on this subject! :) We love to talk bikes and debate these sort of silly subjects. Ride & Laugh!! - Dan
Remind me not to ride with either of you after Taco Bell 😂As far as riding destinations, Sage may be on to something here- Bentonville seems like everyone is "drinking the kool aid" and just riding the media hype on it. Yes everything there does look great and purpose built but it also looks like most intermediate(+) riders would get bored of it pretty quickly. The PNW and up into Canada is one I'd agree with, their riding is world class. Sedona is also very high on my list. Queenstown NZ would be my best like far out international destination!
Yo Queenstown sounds awesome! Ride and Sploosh future colab when we all hit it big for sure. Just stay away from that Taco Bell if I'm riding behind you ;) Thanks for the comment as usual Zane. Let's get something together soon while jumping is still in my arsenal. Sage
Really good points about Bentonville. I wonder if the hype is overdone!? I still want to go & check it. Then we can do a pod on hype or over-hype! New Zealand is breathtakingly beautiful and the riding looks incredible! NZ and Australia would be an absolutely epic mtb trip!! As always, appreciate your excellent comments!! - Dan
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After every ride I wipe the fork, shock, and dropper. For an external lube I like WPL Forkboost Lube as it's formulated to condition the rubber on the seals and some chainlubes are a little harsh and/or have particles in them that might damage seals. My tip would be after every ride drop your bike from a foot or two in the air and let it bounce, become familiar with the sound(s) it makes, you'll be surprised how you'll find things that have rattled loose or broke just by doing that. +1 on the dehumidifier, as an ice hockey player I discovered years ago that putting my hockey gear rack beside a dehumidifier was awesome.
The drop test, yes!!! I think I have my next MTB tip for next week, thank you Pat! As for the Fork Lube, excellent call, I'll have to look into that. Have a great rest of the week and thank you for watching/listening and commenting brotha. We appreciate you. Sage
Drop test is a great tip Pat! Also good tip on the Forkboost lube. As Sage was talking about T9, I knew there were suspension specific lubes/grease but I couldn't think of them off the top of my head! I have one called, "Slick Honey" that works well on suspension stanchions. Though I probably don't use it enough! Glad I'm not the only one appreciating the dehumidifier! Probably 100x's more important for stinky hockey gear! LOL! Appreciate you listening and commenting as always!
Sage, it sounds like you like coaching and have a knack for it. If your schedule allows, you should consider adding it to your sources of income. I only know one other private coach in the area, which I had one session with, and the hourly rate is quite high. This could be a nice opportunity for you
I would love too and in fact I looked into it a while ago. Unfortunately the cost of the certification(s) required and insurance needed puts this way out of reach for me. But thank you for the suggestion. I love working with people, and as you mentioned, this would have been a good additional income opportunity. Sage
Sage would be an awesome mtb coach!! I'm going to talk to him more about this :) Appreciate you watching/listening and commenting!! - Dan
i love the bike. get well soon sage
Thank you Erin! Sage
Thanks Erin! Positive vibes for the week... activated!! - Dan
56:45 I use WPL Forkboost lube. Put a few drops on the stanchions and spread it around the circumference with your finger, then cycle your suspension. The lube will pull dirt out of the seals and then you just wipe it off with a soft cloth. I definitely would not use a paper towel on stanchions. Paper is very abrasive.
Good stuff Jeff, thank you for the advice and tips. Sage
2nd comment for "WPL Forkboost!" Really good advice! Fork specific fork lube seems to be the way to go. Updating to the tip of the week coming soon! Appreciate the insight & comment!! - Dan
I saw that Loam Ranger video and had a different takeaway regarding the topic is Zone 2.
My understanding was that his use of Zone 2 was case specific in that he had a big bike event coming up and in talking with a coach about his particular fitness and skill set and all he needed to be ready for it they felt his weak point was going to be endurance. So maybe this is an assumption on my part but I had the impression that bike skills/technique and explosive capabilities and other stuff was good but that if he was going to struggle it was going to be with the endurance component and that’s when he asked the question “what’s the best way to boost endurance in a relatively short time frame” the coach said “zone 2” which can be a lot of things but a lot of those things are BORING which is where the e-bike comes into play: very easy to maintain zone 2 for hours at a time while doing something super fun.
I think Sage would be right if Loam Ranger was suggesting that all you need to crush a multi day bike event was to log a bunch of hours in zone two but I don’t think that was his message.
Great episode- love that you guys get deep into it every time
Good stuff Shelly. I've watched that video more times then I'd like to admit, and you might be right. However I felt he was very vague when it came to the details. I feel that someone new to the sport could walk away from that video with the impression that all you need to do it train in Zone 2 and you be fit.
You know I'm Pro e-bike, and I love Ryan, but to open up the video with such a powerful statement and then not provide the details was a little disappointing. Especially since he has a lot of fans and folks that look up to him. I just wish he was more clear in his messaging. But then again you could be totally right and maybe I'm just off base, who knows. Sage
I totally agree with you Shelly... Ryan's case for Zone 2 is solid! But he starts the video out by saying that ebikes are "Hands-down, the BEST fitness tool" for mtbing. And I think that statement is probably too broad... which was Sage's point. The rest of the video talks about the benefits of training in Zone 2 but does that make an ebike the BEST fitness tool? What is the best fitness tool for mtbing? An interesting subject! Maybe it is the ebike. What do you think? Sage & need to get ebikes ASAP so we can have a more informed opinion on this subject! :) We love to talk bikes and debate these sort of silly subjects. Ride & Laugh!! - Dan
49:08 Needs to be a promo 😂
LOL! Promo for what!? Muffins, poutine, Quebec or 2nd Wind!? 😆 - Dan
@@TheRideAbides A promo for the show! It's hilarious and interesting... and leaves people wanting more! 🤣
@jeffjacksonmtb Thanks brother! Appreciate that!!
Thanks Jeff!
Remind me not to ride with either of you after Taco Bell 😂As far as riding destinations, Sage may be on to something here- Bentonville seems like everyone is "drinking the kool aid" and just riding the media hype on it. Yes everything there does look great and purpose built but it also looks like most intermediate(+) riders would get bored of it pretty quickly. The PNW and up into Canada is one I'd agree with, their riding is world class. Sedona is also very high on my list. Queenstown NZ would be my best like far out international destination!
Yo Queenstown sounds awesome! Ride and Sploosh future colab when we all hit it big for sure. Just stay away from that Taco Bell if I'm riding behind you ;) Thanks for the comment as usual Zane. Let's get something together soon while jumping is still in my arsenal. Sage
Really good points about Bentonville. I wonder if the hype is overdone!? I still want to go & check it. Then we can do a pod on hype or over-hype! New Zealand is breathtakingly beautiful and the riding looks incredible! NZ and Australia would be an absolutely epic mtb trip!! As always, appreciate your excellent comments!! - Dan