Nate is the founder of Tasco MTB and every time I run into him at an event we have a great time chatting. I'm sure this episode will be a fun listen. We'll get into some of the ins and outs of being an apparel brand as well as talk bikes and life and general. If you aren't familiar with his gear definitely swing by the site. His stuff really is top notch and well worth the premium pricetag. ►Featured Links https://bit.ly/tascomtb ::: Tasco Website ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://bit.ly/b1apple ::: iT...
Jun 30, 2022•2 hr 5 min
Seven iDP is a protective company that sells helmets, gloves, shirts, and pads. Some may recognize the name buy the popular Sam Hill line of protective gear. On this episode we'll discover what makes this brand different from others and what the development process is like when working with top caliber athletes like Sam Hill. ►Featured Links https://bit.ly/3NYZxe5 ::: Seven iDP Website ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://bit.ly/b1apple ::: iTunes https://bit.ly/b1gplay ::: Google Play https://bit.ly/b1so...
Jun 20, 2022•2 hr
If you ride mountain bike and don't haven't used TrailForks you are really missing out. TrailForks is hands down the number one app to find trails in your area as well as build rides or even to make sure you are making the right turn on a trail fork...ba dum bump! Crappy dad jokes aside, in this episode we'll get into what inspired them to build the app, some of the bumps along the way, and where they are planning to go in the future. ►Featured Links https://bit.ly/3NNvk1S ::: TrailForks Website...
Jun 11, 2022•1 hr 58 min
Park Tool is the industry standard for bike mechanics from the professional race crews to the weekend warriors in thier garages tinkering with their bikes. Let's take a step inside Park tool with none other than Calvin and find out what makes them special. ►Featured Links https://bit.ly/3NgAOla ::: Park Tool Website ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://bit.ly/b1apple ::: iTunes https://bit.ly/b1gplay ::: Google Play https://bit.ly/b1soundc ::: SoundCloud https://bit.ly/b1spotify ::: Spotify ►Support B1KER...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 13 min
What is a VelociRAX? You may be thinking that it's something spawned out of Jurassic Park. On this episode, we'll find out of the name actually was inspired by the movie. Aside from that, we'll talk about how the owner of the upright hitch mounted rack you see everywhere came up with the idea. What are some of the key advantages of this rack over the many other options out there, and much more. Oh and bikes..we'll talk about bikes. :) ►Featured Links https://bit.ly/3LZyYnC ::: VelociRAX Website ...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 53 min
Most of you know Kyle from the Kyle & April MTB YouTube channel. Kyle's been around the bike industry for quite some time. Aside from being a pro rider he's an all around great guy and despite having some physical setbacks recently has maintained his positive attitude and has been an inspiration to many on how to battle a tough situation. On this episode we'll chat about his recovery and what to expect from him in the future. ►Featured Links http://bit.ly/2FOYblE ::: Kyle and April Ride MTB ...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 31 min
Adam runs the mtb YouTube channel called MTB Rad Dad. Let's find out what he's up to over there and talk about bikes at the same time. ►Featured Links https://bit.ly/3j2Wsfc ::: MTB Rad Dad YouTube Channel ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://bit.ly/b1apple ::: iTunes https://bit.ly/b1gplay ::: Google Play https://bit.ly/b1soundc ::: SoundCloud https://bit.ly/b1spotify ::: Spotify ►Support B1KER http://patreon.b1ker.com ::: Patreon http://donate.b1ker.com ::: Donate http://shop.b1ker.com ::: B1KER Shop ►B...
Apr 05, 2022•3 hr 2 min
Danica Fife is the creator behind the Fife & Flow YouTube channel. She's one of the few ladies creating a significant following in the female MTB YouTube space. Tune into this episode to hear her journey. ►Featured Links https://bit.ly/3wCMppn ::: Fife & Flow YouTube Channel ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://bit.ly/b1apple ::: iTunes https://bit.ly/b1gplay ::: Google Play https://bit.ly/b1soundc ::: SoundCloud https://bit.ly/b1spotify ::: Spotify ►Support B1KER http://patreon.b1ker.com ::: Patr...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 58 min
Matt Dennison is one of the creators behind Mahalo My Dude which has built quite the following on YouTube. We'll dig into what started the passion, changes along the way, and what they are predicting for the future. ►Featured Links https://bit.ly/37F3MeF ::: Mahalo My Dude YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/3Jvbvu2 ::: Mahalo My Dude Website ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://bit.ly/b1apple ::: iTunes https://bit.ly/b1gplay ::: Google Play https://bit.ly/b1soundc ::: SoundCloud https://bit.ly/b1spotify ::: ...
Mar 21, 2022•2 hr
Jessy and Kenny are the founders of the Bentonville Bike Fest and on this episode we'll be talking about what goes into creating a successful bike festival. ►Featured Links https://bit.ly/3Icgw9c ::: Bentonville Bike Fest ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://bit.ly/b1apple ::: iTunes https://bit.ly/b1gplay ::: Google Play https://bit.ly/b1soundc ::: SoundCloud https://bit.ly/b1spotify ::: Spotify ►Support B1KER http://patreon.b1ker.com ::: Patreon http://donate.b1ker.com ::: Donate http://shop.b1ker.com :...
Mar 13, 2022•57 min
Jason is the Operations and Marketing manager for Fasst Co. You may be familiar with them from their moto & atv products however, they have started making mtb handlebars as well. The difference is for lack of a better term they have a hinge in them that allow them to slightly flex and the thought process is they will reduce fatigue. We'll talk about the roots of the company and how they made the transition to the mtb world. ►Featured Links https://bit.ly/3smrvYZ ::: Fasst Co ►B1KER Bar Podca...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 12 min
James runs the James the Bike Guy youtube channel. On his channel he reviews all kinds of bikes from road to mtb as well as components that vary in price ranges from economical to expensive. Truly an all around channel that has a little bike knowledge for everyone. In today's podcast we'll dig into some of those bike and parts that really stood out to him. Both good and bad. ►Featured Links https://bit.ly/3sWYQIW ::: James the Bike Guy https://bit.ly/3j8j0KG ::: Original Free Range ►B1KER Bar Po...
Feb 21, 2022•2 hr 4 min
Tubolito is a different kind of bike tube that is engineered in a way to exceed what we've been using for years. Let's learn about the what makes them different and whether or not they are worth the extra money. ►Featured Links https://bit.ly/3HSH0Nx ::: Tubolito ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://bit.ly/b1apple ::: iTunes https://bit.ly/b1gplay ::: Google Play https://bit.ly/b1soundc ::: SoundCloud https://bit.ly/b1spotify ::: Spotify ►Support B1KER http://patreon.b1ker.com ::: Patreon http://donate.b1...
Feb 15, 2022•55 min
On this episode we have the Troy from Handup Gloves. Troy is the marketing guy that runs the show over there and is willing to give us a sneak peak into what's under the hood over there. Handup has come a long way over the last few years. When they started, they were strictly a glove company with a fun saying on the palms and and wild designs on the gloves themselves. At the time, most gloves on the market were solid colors and not a lot of personality. Nowadays they have shirts, shorts, hats, p...
Feb 08, 2022•2 hr 6 min
Walking around the Sea Otter Classic this fall it was apparent there was a new player in town. One of the first things that caught my eye was people walking around with tires that had teal and yellow splashed into the rubber like some sort of Jackson Pollock painting. When I found out that it was a new company and not one of the brands we were already using, I knew I had to get them on the show. ►Featured Links https://bit.ly/3Izc05n ::: Versus Tires https://bit.ly/lahippack ::: Lab Austere Hip ...
Feb 08, 2022•2 hr 3 min
When I was a kid there were a few BMX bikes that everyone wanted to have: Haro, GT, Mongoose, and Diamondback. When I started seeing Mongoose in Walmarts' I assumed those brands from my youth were gone or at the least, not the brands I remembered as quality bikes. However, after starting to watch MTB YouTube I saw Diamondback was still around and putting out some pretty nice builds. Tune into this episode to hear the whole story and what they are offering nowadays. ►Featured Links https://bit.ly...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Evan's MTB Saga is a YouTube channel that focuses on building and upgrading budget friendly bikes. The channel is currently around 20 thousand subscribers and growing. Tune in to learn more about the man behind the channel. ►Featured Links https://bit.ly/3qbo0Uo ::: Evan's MTB Saga YouTube ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://bit.ly/b1apple ::: iTunes https://bit.ly/b1gplay ::: Google Play https://bit.ly/b1soundc ::: SoundCloud https://bit.ly/b1spotify ::: Spotify ►Support B1KER http://patreon.b1ker.com :...
Jan 13, 2022•2 hr 6 min
Hunter is the guy behind Spokex. If you aren't familiar with them they started out as a custom wheel building shop that has recently started selling thier own carbon wheels. Tune in to find out about how Spokex came to be and what's in store for the future. ►Featured Links https://bit.ly/3Jy098R ::: Spokex Website ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://bit.ly/b1apple ::: iTunes https://bit.ly/b1gplay ::: Google Play https://bit.ly/b1soundc ::: SoundCloud https://bit.ly/b1spotify ::: Spotify ►Support B1KER h...
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr 56 min
Heather Munive is fairly new on the YouTube scene however at just shy of seventeen thousand subscribers her channel is doing well. She's got a super fun spunky personality, can rip on the bike, and is overall fun to watch. However, that's not all there is to her. Tune into this episode to find out how she got into riding and what brought her to where she is now. ►Featured Links https://bit.ly/3EfDrhU ::: Heather Munive YouTube ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://bit.ly/b1apple ::: iTunes https://bit.ly/b...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 58 min
Awhile back I ran into the owners of KRAM Nutrition at the Dirt Daze event put on by the MTB Norcal crew in Nevada City, Ca. I've always been a fan of PB&J and after seeing that they put together a super healthy version as well as packed it full of protien and other nutrients, I knew I wanted to try it out. After recieving a sampler batch of sandwiches I knew this was going to be a regular thing for me. Tune into this episode to hear all about this company and how they have created a perfect...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 28 min
Garmin is the biggest and best known company for GPS cycling devices and wearables. On this episode we'll have two people from thier team on the show. Stephanie Schultz and Matt Bates are both from the Garmin Marketing team and we'll be talking about as many of thier products as we can in an hour and a half. This show is going to be packed with great information about thier products. ►Featured Links https://bit.ly/3G3TLnb ::: Garmin.com ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://bit.ly/b1apple ::: iTunes https:...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Mark Hill runs a YouTube channel & podcast very similar to the B1KER Bar called The Segment. I thought it would be interesting to bring him on and talk about running the podcast and guests that he has found entertaining and interesting. ►Featured Links https://bit.ly/3xuO5Q9 ::: The Segment YouTube Channel ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://bit.ly/b1apple ::: iTunes https://bit.ly/b1gplay ::: Google Play https://bit.ly/b1soundc ::: SoundCloud https://bit.ly/b1spotify ::: Spotify ►Support B1KER http:...
Nov 29, 2021•2 hr 7 min
Jay runs the YouTube channel Bike Somm and has been documenting his racing season on there. On this episode we'll talk about why he started his channel, how his racing season played out, and his impressions on his first time to Sedona. ►Featured Links https://bit.ly/3CzbalH ::: Bike Somm YouTube Channel ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://bit.ly/b1apple ::: iTunes https://bit.ly/b1gplay ::: Google Play https://bit.ly/b1soundc ::: SoundCloud https://bit.ly/b1spotify ::: Spotify ►Support B1KER http://patre...
Nov 22, 2021•2 hr 1 min
Jerry better known as Jumping Jerry works for TRP Cycling and is going to chat with us about everything TRP. Together we'll find out what's behind their new brakes and what makes TRP products stand out compared to the competition. ►Featured Links http://bit.ly/2ANwqY7 ::: TRP Cycling ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://bit.ly/b1apple ::: iTunes https://bit.ly/b1gplay ::: Google Play https://bit.ly/b1soundc ::: SoundCloud https://bit.ly/b1spotify ::: Spotify ►Support B1KER http://patreon.b1ker.com ::: Pat...
Nov 08, 2021•2 hr 1 min
On this episode we talk the entrepreneur behind Morrow Packs. He designs bike packs for you to be able to carry your gear on your bike. Whether it's for every day use or the big bike packing trips he has you covered. Let's take a deep dive into the company and how it came to be. ►Featured Links https://bit.ly/3m7iRdR ::: Morrow Packs on Instagram https://bit.ly/3EbgY5V ::: Morrow Packs on Facebook ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://bit.ly/b1apple ::: iTunes https://bit.ly/b1gplay ::: Google Play https:/...
Oct 29, 2021•2 hr 7 min
Cascade Components is the company that has been making a bunch of waves with it's Cascade Link. Essentially you swap out the stock link on your bike for thiers and they claim it makes it even better. However, they aren't only in the business of changing suspension. Recently, they designed a new brake caliper that works with SRAM Codes that increases your braking power by 25%. On this episode we'll talk about how the company came to be as well as the magic behind the link and the other things the...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 45 min
Paul the Punter has gone from MTB to Golf with his new secondary channel called Paul makes Par. However the love for MTB is not dead. He recently debuted a video explaining his newest project with is a MTB movie. Tune in to find out all about it and what else the Punter has been up to. ►Featured Links http://bit.ly/2z5am9w ::: Paul the Punter YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/3BawsGh ::: Paul makes Par YouTube Channel ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://apple.co/2PM5kFR ::: iTunes http://bit.ly/2Am6D9p ::: ...
Oct 04, 2021•2 hr 33 min
Josh runs the popular YouTube channel called Daily MTB Rider. Tonight we'll catch up with Josh and see what's new for him and the channel. ►Featured Links http://bit.ly/2SjukpI ::: Daily MTB Rider YouTube channel ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://apple.co/2PM5kFR ::: iTunes http://bit.ly/2Am6D9p ::: Google Play http://bit.ly/2CY8jbz ::: SoundCloud ►Support B1KER http://patreon.b1ker.com ::: Patreon http://donate.b1ker.com ::: Donate http://shop.b1ker.com ::: B1KER Shop ►B1KER Social Media https://www.i...
Sep 20, 2021•2 hr 4 min
Jeff Lenosky has been a pro rider for a very long time. However, over the last few years he's been better known for his Trail Boss YouTube channel. Let's touch base with him tonight and see what's new. ►Featured Links https://bit.ly/3z99ZZn ::: Manscaped.com ::: 20% off + Free Shipping w/promo code B1KER #ad #manscapedpod http://bit.ly/2qeycLU ::: Trail Boss / Jeff Lenosky Youtube Channel ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://apple.co/2PM5kFR ::: iTunes http://bit.ly/2Am6D9p ::: Google Play http://bit.ly/2...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 52 min
A lot of things have changed for BKXC over the last year with the purchase of 90 acres of land as well as getting married. Let's catch up with Brian and find out how everything is going. ►Featured Links https://bit.ly/3z99ZZn ::: Manscaped.com ::: 20% off + Free Shipping w/promo code B1KER #ad #manscapedpod http://bit.ly/2RQ4HfW ::: BKXC Youtube Channel ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://apple.co/2PM5kFR ::: iTunes http://bit.ly/2Am6D9p ::: Google Play http://bit.ly/2CY8jbz ::: SoundCloud ►Support B1KER...
Aug 30, 2021•2 hr 1 min
