The Path Bike Shop Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tani Walling
Tani and Auk are back and in this episode Tani gives his thoughts on the Santa Cruz Tallboy, Auk talks disruptive technology and they take a deep dive on the new Avinox eCVT Gearbox. They fellas also go over Ebike maintenance and discuss some of the best beginner trails in Orange County.
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In this episode, Auk holds down the fort with Jeff and Erik from the Path and they talk about going on big rides and how to stay nurioushed. They also cover the new Cannondale Moterra4+ and Santa Cruz Tallboy which Jefff loves! Join us for the ride!
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In this episode we welcome Sebastian from Crank Brothers for a killer conversation with Tani and Auk about the new Stamp EVO pedals, wheel progression, the awesomeness of inverted forks, customer service, the shared love of ripping up trails and being dialed in on your bike. Crank up the volume and enjoy!
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In this episode, Tani and Auk are joined in studio by Dave and Todd of the OCMTBA. This association takes care of the trails and works on passing legislation to expand our local areas and amenities. They break down what they are all about, how they give back to the community and sneak peak on future projects
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Who's ready for a roadtrip? The vibes were fully charged as Tani and Auk welcome guest San Diego shredder, Connor from Luiseño Bike Park! Located in the La Jolla Indian Campground, Connor breaks down the killer trails at the park and also gives us the lowdown on the the ziplines, campsites, restaurant and water based activities offered on premise. You'll be booking dates as soon as your done listening!
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This episode is pretty legendary! MTB Icon Hans "No Way" Rey joins Tani and Auk in studio to discuss a variety of topics including Hans' open letter to politicians regarding E-bike classifications and regulations, the "Halfway" Rey pedal set up, and the big news that Hans is now a Rider for Santa Cruz! Hans also gives a full breakdown of his dialed in SC Vala.
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Sunset shreds, shop rides, 32er talk, Vision Quest, chain wax and so much more! This episode has a little bit of everything! Tani and Auk are amped on daylight savings and took a spin together at Santiago Oaks and Tani has his review of the Shuttle LT.
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In this episode we're pretty hyped on the two new bikes, the Mach 4 from Pivot and Transition's new Spur. The shop also has two Orbea Demo Days coming up and Tani gets a little philosophical. Check it out!
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In this episode the fellas get into some sizing questions about whether it's better to size up or down, Auk has some fun with word play and Tani Learns something new at the shop. Plus we pay tribute to King Lui from Giant and finish off the episode with some Bosch-DJI comparisons.
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This episode goes to 11, Spinal Tap style! Tani and Auk breakdown the new Pivot Shuttle LT and continue their discussion on the Rallon RS. Tani talks pain threshold when elaborating on the kidney stone he's dealing with. Also, there's a clean up day in the Santa Anas coming up and a shop ride at Luiseno Bike Park in San Diego!
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On this episode we welcome our friend Garren from Orbea to introduce the new Rallon RS. This new model is a different kind of E-bike that as Tani states, answers questions that people are even asking yet! Auk compares the RS to the invention of the iPad and he is spot on. Come take a spin with us!
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In this episode we are joined by local legend, Darshan of The Warrior's Society. He sits down with Tani and Auk to talk about the Santa Ana Mountains, the grueling club ride known as The Vision Quest and doing trailwork all over the range to bring back some killer trails.
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In this jam packed episode the boys are joined by Shop Manager Jeff to talk tires, having a rad quiver and recounting his recent trip to Pacifica for some epic riding! Also, Auk tells the tale of the crappy ride they recently had in the Santa Ana Mountains and Tani is real fired up on the new Norco Revolver.
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In this episode the boys tackle the important questions, is that Kook or Core, are SL E-bikes are dead and what's the difference between the Push Nine One and the Fox Podium forks? Tani and Auk also go over trailwork days, online deals and get in the mood for the annual Holiday Lights ride from the shop.
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In this episode the fellas go hard on the nine one fork and the Pinkbike review of it, questioning their take. Tani and Auk also discuss the the 32er being legal (again), bar compliance versus vibration damping and upcoming shop events. Plus Tani reveals a second podcast giveaway!
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In this episode the boys are joined by Drew from The Path and he shares some insights and tips on how to keep your biking running best. Also, Auk shares the stoke with Drew on being a daily commuter and Tani breaks down the finer points of break bleeding and service.
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Roll out with us for this podcast because the boys have the downlow info on the new Wolf Tooth pedals, the new Continental XC tires and the Santa Cruz Skitch. Auk also has some etiquette tips and Tani muses over the radness of the Zinn and Faction 32ers.
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The new Orbea Rallon is out and the boys are eager to break it down! Also in this episode Tani compares some of the different features on the different anti-kick back devices and talk about who might benefit from them. And Auk asks if 32" tires will destroy the world of biking.
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In this episode Tani and Auk take a deep dive into flex and mechanical steering trail. The boys also talked about rider effort and e-bike range and answer the question, if you pedal harder are you going to get more range?
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n this episode Tani and Auk review the new Pivot Shuttle AM Team XX AXS, explain how inverted forks work and discuss the paradigm shift of compact geometry. Also, Tani tells a story about helping a customer service Rep with their development.
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A little peace and quiet on the bike is always a rad thing! In this episode, Auk recaps his Mammoth family trip and talks about his single speed fantasy, Tani recounts a story of why it's best to buy from your local Shop and the boys also breakdown the Push Nine One Fork.
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In this episode Tani and Auk are joined by Erik Bruner who is coming off his trip to Whistler. The boys go deep on pedal positioning, finiding the right tires for the right conditions and talk about the new Santa Cruz Vala alloy frames. Erik also answers some quick fire questions and gives us some tips and tricks when traveling to Whistler.
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Are you forking kidding me? In this episode the the boys breakdown the new Push One Nine inverted forks and geek out on the BMC XC Prototype 32er. Tani goes into the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, gives us a sneak peak on the Bosch 100Nm motor and Auk provides us some insight on his preferred riding vest for those long days on the trail. And finally, did we mention that The Path has the new Pivot Phoenix Frames in stock! Let’s roll!
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In this episode Tani and Auk talk about the advantages inverted forks and how they respond. Then the boys take a deeper dive into crank lengths and how that ratio is relative to the height of your saddle position for an optimal setup. And as always you local listeners are invited to the local shop rides!
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In this episode Tani and Auk crunch the numbers to calculate the right ratio to get rad! The boys talk chainstay length, braking points, break down racing styles and give you the lowdown on some of the hot bikes at the shop. Auk discusses running out of battery on the Palm Canyon Epic and his progression through recent crashes. Also, Tani talks about his favorite downhill game to play on the trails.
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Tani and Auk are right... There is no better time to be a mountain biker! In this episode, the boys recap the Bike and BBQ event at the shop, the opening of all the local bike parks and take a deep dive into the new wireless Shimano XTR components!
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The hills are alive with the awesome sounds of mountain bikers shredding! In this episode, Tani and Auk share their stoke for the simple things, like tires thumping over sections of trail, proper breathing techniques while riding, and those split seconds before a crash. They also cover shop news, including new Mondraker and Kona bike arrivals and our annual Bikes and BBQ event, catered by Smoqued California BBQ!
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Tani and Auk are in breakdown mode this episode. Auk is still reeling from his local mountain trails and Tani talks about handlebars and how different rises and widths make for different rider experiences. The boys also discuss the Bullit, Maven brakes, SL Motors and shop news, including the return of shop rides!
Get your motors running! On this episode Tani and Auk welcome Brian from Bosch to talk about the new motor. Bosch’s bike devision is made for riders by riders. Take a listen as Bryan breaks down Bosch's new industry leading motor. #mountainbiking #mtb #mtblife #bosch #boschmotors #ebike #ebikelife #ocmtba #lovethebikeyouride #thepathbikeshop
Spring is in the air, we are ready to ride and so should you be! The Path has a ton of new Demo bikes being added to the fleet for all to try and a great financing deal through the end of May. The boys are also really fired up on the Pivot Firebird that just launched and Auk shares some tales from his road rides. #mountainbiking #mtb #mtblife #pivotcycles #pivotfirebird #norco #santacruz #konabikes #ocmtba #lovethebikeyouride #thepathbikeshop
We are going from Lowriders to Highrisers in this episode. Auk discusses his recent trip to the Petersen Automotive Museum to check out the Lowrider exhibit while Tani discovers Auk’s affinity for having high rise bars. The fellas also Transition into talking about the new Regulator that just came in and tease the Norco Sight VLTS that are coming soon!
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In this episode, daylight savings is here and the boys are excited to ride some of the local trails in the Santa Ana Mountains. Shop news includes rad happenings like Demo Days, Take Off Parts now on sale on The Path’s website and new bikes are coming soon! And you have questions and Auk has answers as he fields a few listener questions while Tani tries to answer the age old question, how hard should you grip your grips? This episode is hot and we just dropped it!
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You can't find a better time than our latest podcast! In this episode Tani and Auk get really excited about local trail conditions after the recent rains, especially in South OC. But don't write any checks you can't cash on some of these features! The duo also talk about upcoming Demo Days, Maxxis Tires and the new trend of riding with higher bars.
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In this episode, we have a vibe going much like riding Blackstar Canyon at night! Listen in as Auk shares a revelation he had after getting some consistent rides in and Tani has some great shop news including the return of Demo Days. Also, the boys brake-down some of their favorite components to achieve maximum stoppage power and go over the new Pivot Trailcat and its awesome in-frame storage compartment.
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In this episode Tani and Auk hold down the fort and discuss the SoCal Fires, the Palm Canyon Epic and upcoming local races. The boys also go over the key essentials to carry in your riding bag. In shop news we have new hats in stock, there's a Pivot Demo Day on deck, our 2024 Orbeas are 30% off and we have a sweet deal if you purchase a new Santa Cruz at the shop! #mountainbiking #mtb #mtblife #palmcanyonepic #ocmtba #lovethebikeyouride #orbea #santacruzbicycles
In this episode we welcome back team rider MTB Alan and announce that we taking our sponsorship to another level. Alan is a great ambassador of our sport and we are stoked to have him on board. Also, Tani talks about his childhood in Maui and some of the new trails there, Auk fills us in on riding local trail Two Monkeys and Alan gives us his insight on Whistler, Snow Summit and takes questions from his followers.
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In this episode Auk and Tani sit down with Matt Wenger and talk all things Over The Hump. From it's origins story to where OTH is now, Matt has had quite the journey to get to this point.
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In this episode, Auk and Tani are joined by bike legend Andrew Kempe. They discuss Andrew's history of riding and racing bikes since the early 90s. Andrew tells the origin story of Single Speed World Championships, and talks about industry jobs including Canyon Cyclery, Nema, REI, and Shimano. Other topics include trail work, stewardship, and first aid training.
In this episode of the podcast Tani and Auk talk about less daylight this time of year and the opportunity for more night rides. They go over the essentials for trail riding at night. Tani suggests doing bike maintenance in the fall and winter while your shop is not as busy, and they go over The Path bike inspection process. Other topics in this show include a formula to calculate ideal crank length, 2024 sale bikes, and the 18 month no interest financing special.
On this episode Auk and Tani introduce the new shop hats, discuss the Pivot Shuttle LT and compare the new generation motors on the new Valas. Auk also talks about riding local trails while Tani goes over the Santa Cruz Hightower and Heckler. We end strong previewing the new Feraline cranks that are coming soon!
In this episode of the podcast Tani and Auk jump right into shop news and the upcoming grand opening anniversary of the new shop location. Next, they discuss new bikes covering the Pivot Phoenix and the Santa Cruz Vala before closing on Crestline Bikes.
In this episode, Tani returns from his latest trip to the Pacific Northwest sharing his ride experiences and lessons learned. He gives tips for people traveling up to the PNW, and discusses the challenges of managing a business while on the road. They discuss new products being sold at the shop along with recent news and the impact of the Airport Fire.
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 start with the peaks and valleys of the bike industry and what current trends are looking like. They cover the mistakes of a bike fit and what effect wheelbase geometry can have on your overall ride quality. Lastly shop news and deals are discussed before wrapping up with the progress of ongoing feraline crank testing.
In this episode, Tani and Auk break right into shop and industry news before discussing the ongoing development of The Path's very own Feraline Cranks. Next, they discuss how to overcome disappointment and track down creaks and squeaks.
In this episode, Tani and Auk start with building customer expectations and relationships. Some shop and local news are brought up before discussing the new Scor 6080 Z, Fox Purevue Goggles, and TRP Eagles!
In this 50th episode of the podcast Tani and Auk discuss the success of the recent Bikes and BBQ event with an upcoming Demo Day quickly approaching as well. They discuss the pros and cons of Canvas vs Synthetic gear along with some metrics on speel bell curves. Lastly Tani discusses the concept of the shop's circular hierarchy before ending with listener questions.
In this episode of the Podcast Tani shares news about the future of the Live Oak location. Auk discusses riding his new bike before transitioning into Tani's latest crash experience. Finally, they wrap up with how to commit to a descent and the long-reach revolution.
Beginning with the Evolution of a Bike Shop, in this episode of the Podcast Tani and Auk discuss the early days of The Path and how it's expanded over the years. Next, they cover the different generations of the Orbea rise and if younger generations are trending towards mountain e-bikes. Lastly, they wrap up with shop news, and what effect ankle positioning can have on your ride quality.
In this episode, Tani and Auk talk about upcoming shop rides, events, and breaking industry news. They share trail experiences and some unexpected humble brags. Lastly, they wrap up with several listener questions, including some from MTB Alan!
In this episode of the podcast Tani and Auk jump right into plenty of new product releases, from new RaceFace chainrings to the latest Fox Transfer post. They tie into recent shop news, and some breaking industry news coming out of Europe. Lastly, they wrap up with several listener questions covering the ideal headset stack height, to coil vs air shocks.
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.
In this episode of the podcast, Tani and Auk jump right into all the upcoming trail building and race events before tying into some new shop news. We're getting back into the seasons of sales, and just in time as the new showroom location has opened. What defines a SL E-bike leads to some interesting conversations ending with the pros of a playfully built bike.
In this episode Tani and Auk are joined by Caleb, the west coast demo driver for Pivot Cycles. They quickly jump into Caleb's entrance and background in the industry as well as what territory he covers. Caleb talks about how he fits ride's in between shifts, and what the general upkeep is like for a full fleet of bikes. Finally, they finish off with some custom DIY bike mods, and comparisons with other brands.
In this episode Tani and Auk are joined by the one and only Wade Simmons. They quickly jump into Wade's intro into freeriding and early professional career growing up in Vancouver. They move into the evolution of E-bikes and how Godfather Garage came into existence. Lastly, they wrap up with a discussion of Godfather Garage's signature products and the sustainability of bike parks.
In this episode, Tani and Auk are joined by Luke Wronksi, a previous Path employee and founder of RiGd! They start by reminiscing on The Path's early days and the dynamics of early MTB racing. Luke then expands on his past, and how he started his offroad company RiGd before closing with shop news.
In this episode of the podcast, Tani and Auk are joined by Tyler from the shop. Together, they jump into local and shop news before Tyler covers his journey into mountain biking, the shop, and his day-to-day role. Tani covers door-busting Giant Trance deals before closing out with some listener questions.
In this episode of the podcast, MTB Alan returns to give us all the takeaways from his recent trip to Whistler, B.C. Starting in the air Alan covers what to expect when flying in before covering trail conditions, mastering jump posture, lessons learned, and potential DO-Overs. If you're interested in trying Whistler, this episode is worth a listen!
In this episode of the podcast, Auk jumps right into some breaking news before Tani takes over with the latest Path deals and new releases. We finally get to Cushcore Curious Part 4 before the new experimental wheel size takes the stand. Finally, some listener questions are answered ending with the fundamentals of trail etiquette.
In this episode of the podcast, Zach Walker from the shop joins Tani and Auk. They cover everything from his introduction to the bike industry, down to the nitty-gritty of the new RockShox Vivid. Plenty of viewer questions are answered before ending with Auk's new Giant 2024 Advanced Elite, custom-built by Zach himself.
In this episode of the podcast Tani and Auk tie into past experiences of the shop and those who used to work there. The Path has partnered up with Patagonia to put out some sweet Pathagonia merch and just recently started stocking some new Pivot bikes. Lastly they finish up with some viewer questions including just how many bikes are too many for one person?
In this episode, Tani and Auk start off with viewer questions covering everything from brake upgrade options to Ebike weight vs power. Next Auk's new Relay is discussed before ending the episode with some shop news which includes bike tech openings and our end-of-summer soft opening for the new shop location!
In this episode of the podcast, Tani opens up with the shops transitioning to a new Point of Sale service and what the post-pandemic bike industry is looking like for business owners. Auk brings up some rides with local legends before they both start "bro-sciencing" the advantages of narrow bars and bike weights.
In this episode Tani and Auk start off with the post-pandemic bike industry and how the Shop's adapted to sudden market changes. The evolution of mixed wheel sizes is touched up on before Tani talks about the challenges of moving the shop to a new location and the absolutely massive moving sale that is now live!
In this episode of the podcast, Tori from the team jumps on to tell us her ride story of returning to the trails with renewed passion after a long hiatus due to racing fatigue. Tani and Auk cover more industry and shop news, including an upcoming Path feature at Over the Hump!
In this episode, Tani and Auk jump right into industry news and more Sram Transmission talk. Orbea Rises are getting range extenders and our local mustard grass blooms have been causing quite some problems.
In this episode, Tani and Auk start out with good ol' reliable shop news before delving into the science of E-bike geometry vs specs. Some basics of bike packing etiquette is covered before dropping into the evolution of local bike trails. Also, The Path is hiring!
In this episode, Tani and Auk focus on the unique circumstances around unconscious competence when riding a mountain bike. Tani talks about his experience opening the shop at 24, and they both close out talking about PattaGucci clothing and Auk modifying his new Trance E Elite!
In this episode, Nicole from Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship makes a return to the podcast joining Tani, Auk, and Val. Together they cover how trail systems connect Sierra communities and upcoming ride events and races! Nicole talks about her experience at Rebull Rampage and they all finish off with how the women's side of the MTB industry is growing.
From the new Sram Transmission Drivechain to Giant Trance's, there's been plenty of big product and bike releases lately with plenty to talk about! Tani and Auk cover all those bases plus more shop, industry, and local news in this episode of the podcast.
In this episode, we welcome Erik and Erin to the show and talk about their recent ride around Catalina Island. Tani and Auk also cover some shop and industry news before getting into what aspects make a ride truly great.
In this episode of the podcast Elise, USA Marketing Manager for Giant Bicycles joins Tani and Val. Plenty of topics are covered from the average costs of bike manufacturing to overall changing trends with e-bikes and the industry!
In this episode of the podcast Tani and Auk cover plenty of topics. From building up functional riding strength to upcoming trail work events, and unique shop experiences with customers you won't hear anywhere else!
In this episode, Tani and Auk start off by discussing all the upcoming winter race series happening in Southern California before transitioning to the versatility of E-bike commuting. Tani covers some additional shop news, such as now is the best time to get your bike serviced quickly before finishing off with a discussion about the effects of mental fatigue on riding.
In this episode, YouTuber MTB Alan joins Tani and Auk covering everything from industry news and events to the origins of how MTB Alan started his whole channel!
In this episode of The Path Bike Shop Podcast, Tani and Auk talk about Auk's recent trip to Hawaii, progress with the new shop location, upcoming products, and what it means to be a bike mechanic!
In this episode of The Path Bike Shop Podcast, Tani and Auk discuss everything from E-bike performance, geometry, and specs to a comparison of RockShox Flight Attendant vs Fox Live Valve, and past experiences with car collisions. The transition to a new location is slowly starting to come to life, and we find out that Tani is XC CushCore curious.
In this episode of The Path Bike Shop Podcast, Tani and Auk discuss everything from E-bike performance, geometry, and specs to a comparison of Flight Attendant vs Live Valve, and past experiences with car collisions. The transition to a new location is slowly starting to come to life, and we find out that Tani is XC CushCore curious.
*Flow Mountain Bike Article for Flight Attendant vs Fox Live Valve: https://flowmountainbike.com/tests/rockshox-flight-attendant-vs-fox-live-valve-review/
Tani and Auk invite you to join in their conversations about mountain bike life including bike shop life, tech talk, trail talk, and in this episode, Jeff from the shop takes you on a tour of the Orbea bike factory in the Basque region! They also get the beta on the 2023 Orbea Wild with updated geo, battery approach, and cable routing through the head tube. If you’ve ever wondered what makes Orbea culture amazing, listen up! Also, hear how Jeff came to The Path Bike Shop and where you’ll find him building community at the shop. He’s looking forward to night-ride adventures and is lending a hand on the shop’s Dawn Patrol Rides.
Link for 2023 Orbea Wild
https://www.orbea.com/us-en/ebikes/mountain/wild/?utm_source=HOME&utm_medium=ORBEA.COM&utm_campaign=launch-wild-power-beyond-micro&utm_term=launch
Link for Fox product look up:
https://www.ridefox.com/fox17/help.php?m=bike
Link for Giant Reign E:
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/bikes-reign-eplus
Tani and Auk Love talking shop: tech, experiences, life, travel, trails, technique, gear, philosophies, culture, humor and more.
In this edition of The Path Podcast Tani and Auk start off by swapping laundry life hacks to attain and maintain the perfect wear and patina on their favorite Patagonia Fjord Midweight Flannels. Also, listen in for details on the biggest month-long sale in the 24-year history of the shop, "Black November - The Dawn of a New Era." Couple the sale with 24-months of interest free financing, and it's a great time to be a bike rider. Tani and Auk really give a peak behind the curtain with some huge news that may, or may not, come to fruition for The Path Bike Shop. The CushCore saga continues with an update on shop testing the "thumb-test" pressure gauge between wheels with and without CushCore installed. Auk's rear tire is "Hair-Challenged" (i.e. pretty worn / bald) and does it really matter if you have CushCore installed? See what the guys think! Listen in for discussions on strange/alternate lines on trails, evolving trends in tracking devices for bikes, how to check the remaining battery life in your AXS shifters (not derailleurs), and Tani rides a Trek!
Patagonia Fjord Midweight Flannel
https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-long-sleeved-organic-cotton-midweight-fjord-flannel-shirt/42400.html?dwvar_42400_color=LOSM&cgid=mens-shirts-flannels
Cushcore…Again
https://cushcore.com/how-it-works/
Scor Bikes (Cool Kid approved)
https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/collections/scor-bikes
Knog Bike Alarm / Tracker
https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/collections/vendors?q=Knog
Shimano batteryless shifter (Piezo Electric Tech)
https://wheelbased.com/2021/12/16/operating-device-battery-less-wireless-shifter-by-shimano/
Tani and Auk Love talking shop: tech, experiences, life, travel, trails, technique, gear, philosophies, culture, humor and more.
In this edition of The Path Podcast Auk leads off with homework he has assigned himself to understand the forces that lead to CushCore feeling more supple even at the same pressure. Tani and Auk agree that it is not good to use Gorilla tape as rim tape, then talk about how to pick the best width when selecting rim tape. Tani was lucky to ride “hero dirt” after the rain, which inspired a bit more confidence, a big bang and a harsh moment with Tani’s Flight Attendant. What is good dirt and how to time it after rain? The fellas talk about the philosophy of a middle way between riding too cautiously vs too recklessly. Tani compares his e bike experience to a spin class he took. He thinks there are similarities. They bounce ideas around about feedback and incentives. News: There is an open job position for a full time content creator, and the bike shortage is over. Suddenly everyone has bikes on sale and including The Path!
Link to CushCore:
https://cushcore.com
Link to rim tape video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr4i5FB4qa4
Link to Path employment openings:
https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/pages/employment
Link to Path clearance bikes:
https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/collections/clearance-bikes
Link to Transition Spur
https://www.transitionbikes.com/Bikes_Spur.cfm
Link to 2023 Giant Trance X
https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/collections/mountain-bikes/products/2023-giant-trance-x-adv-pro-29-se-l
In this edition of The Path Bike Shop Podcast, Tani and Auk discuss upcoming demo days with Pivot and Norco, Tani’s obsession with Cush Core, what riders would be better off with tubes, teaching friends the same bike repair procedures over and over, picking one muscle bike for the quiver, exciting new ebike tech on the horizon, hot clearance bike deals at The Path and much more.
Want to know more about our demo days?
https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/pages/brand-demos
Want to know more about Cushcore?
https://cushcore.com/how-it-works/
Want to see the clearance bike selection at The Path?
https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/collections/clearance-bikes
In this edition of The Path Bike Shop Podcast, Tani and Auk discuss the new 5010, crank length, riding technique, new shop apparel, suspension setup and much more!
Questions? Comments? Fan mail? Shoot us an email to podcast@thepathbikeshop.com or send us a DM on Instragram @thepathbikeshop
Curious about in stock 5010s?
https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/collections/all-bikes/santa-cruz+5010
Want some short cranks?
https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/products/5-dev-trail-enduro-cranks
New Path Apparel!
https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/collections/path-gear
Check out The Path Bike Shop website: https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/
Follow The Path Bike Shop on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepathbikeshop.
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In this edition of The Path Bike Shop Podcast, Tani and Auk discuss new bikes including the 5010, Pivot Shuttle SL and the Transition Patrol carbon, mixed wheel bikes, inventory updates and answer a few listener questions.
Questions? Comments? Fan mail? Shoot us an email to podcast@thepathbikeshop.com or send us a DM on Instragram @thepathbikeshop
Want to pre-order the new Pivot Shuttle SL?
https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/collections/electric-bikes/pivot+shuttle
Want to learn more about Transition bikes?https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/pages/transition
Want to check out this podcast in video form?https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv21ELhiDdsKTbY8Q451bUQ
Check out The Path Bike Shop website: https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/
Follow The Path Bike Shop on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepathbikeshop.
Like The Path on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepathbikeshop
Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/pages/newsletter
In this edition of The Path podcast, Tani and Auk discuss Kitzuma shipping service, Norco bikes, the new Pivot Shuttle SL and much more!
Questions? Comments? Fan mail? Shoot us an email to podcast@thepathbikeshop.com or send us a DM on Instragram @thepathbikeshop
Want to learn more about Kitzuma shipping services?
https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/blogs/news/complete-bike-shipping-with-kitzuma
Want to check out available Norco bikes here at The Path?
https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/collections/all-bikes/norco?sort_by=created-descending
Want to pre-order the new Pivot Shuttle SL?
https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/collections/electric-bikes/pivot+shuttle
Want to learn more about shop rides at The Path?
https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/pages/grouprides
Check out The Path Bike Shop website: https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/
Follow The Path Bike Shop on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepathbikeshop
Like The Path on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepathbikeshop
Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/pages/newsletter
In this weeks episode of The Path Podcast, Tani and Auk discuss fishing, 2021 sale bikes at the shop, Tani's first MTB ride, used versus new bikes, nerd out on the mysteries of anti-squat, and more!
Tani and Auk discuss Transitions new ebike, Rockshox Flight Attendant, ebikes at the bike park, Pivot's new president, ride preparedness, and lots more!
Tani and Auk are back with another podcast, they talk Sky Park dig days, Kitsuma shipping service, 5dev components, Tani's new Giant Trance and nerd out about how to determine fork stiffness.
Tani and Auk reintroduce the show after a long hiatus. They discuss shop news, new products, stem length as it relates to fork offset, short cranks, and generally catch up.