The eMTB Show: Recent Episodes

James Young & Gary Todd

Our views and experience of eMTB's and the world around it!

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This week its Apple WatchOS 8 features and Bike stuff.
James and his Skills improvements
Yeti's first race specific emtb the 160E
Renewing your love of finding new places to ride.

Travel plan updates - COVID winter restrictions
New shoes - Gary's Five Ten Trailcross XTs
Plus fluid intake & James = not enough.

As always, if you'd like to get in contact, please email us at podcast@theemtbshow.com or via Instagram or Twitter both are @theemtbshow

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We're back with episode two of season three! 

This episode talks about EuroBike 2021, travelling with your eBike and asking for some listener feedback and questions! Plus we discuss the Bosch 2022 updates....

As always, if you'd like to get in contact, please email us at podcast@theemtbshow.com or via Instagram or Twitter both are @theemtbshow

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We're back! Listen to the podcast to discuss where we have been and what we have coming up for you in this season! 

ok, so a quick spoiler, we're talking about:

Where have we been
What are we going to do this year?
Tech problems
2022 Model discussion
Where has the 'bike that can't be talked about' gone?

As always, please get in touch with us at podcast@theemtbshow.com or @theemtbshow on twitter or Instagram! 

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Welcome back to a slightly shorter episode...... we will, however, be discussing:

  • Merch!
  • Upgrades - Not James' this time
  • Twitter Poll - clearly rigged
  • 2021 eMTBS

If you'd like to get in touch, please email us at podcast@theemtbshow.com or Instagram and Twitter @theemtbshow

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Welcome back to season two, episode four! Upgrades, New bikes, Park Tool and Tan - just kidding! 

This episode we discuss

  • New Trek Super Calibre
  • Current Reading: Wheel size
  • Penny Farthings!
  • Strava Club update
  • Twitter Poll
  • De-restricting eMTBs
  • Upgrades! I know - they seemingly never end!

To get in touch, join our Strava Club, email podcast@theemtbshow.com or @theemtbshow on Instagram or Twitter!

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Welcome back to The eMTB show - this week Gary and James are discussing:

  • Size of the e-bike market in the UK
  • Wireless charging tech
  • Emerging new battery technologies for faster charging
  • Rear-shock pressures
  • General tyre pressures
  • Pressure washer for e-bike
  • New Strava Club for The eMTB Show

As always, if you'd like to get in touch, please email us at podcast@theemtbshow.com or Instagram and Twitter which are both @theemtbshow 

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This week Gary and James, two e-MTB obsessed guys discuss all things eMTB including upgrades, videos, bike stands, Park Tools and first time riders of eMTBs.

https://youtu.be/pwdfvf_08_0 Great video of professionals riding eMTB for the first time!

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Welcome back to the eMTB Show, Season Two, 2021 and YouTube! 

We thought we would spice it up this year and add video to the mix. 

This episode we discuss:

  • Thoughts on 2020
  • Views on 2021
  • Christmas biking related gifts
  • Rear light technologies!
  • Top three things for new eMTBers to do
  • Personal plans for 2021

As always, if you'd like to get in touch, please email podcast@theemtbshow.com or @theemtbshow on Instagram or Twitter.

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This week Gary and James discuss:

  • Stock issue and other annoyances!
  • Updates and issues
  • News
  • Brake update!
  • Tyres
  • Night riding

If you'd like to get in touch, please email us at podcast@theemtbshow.com

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Welcome to episode twenty! This week we are discussing:

  • Upgrades - Bars , brakes, tyres
  • Problems!
  • New tech on the market!
  • Night rides
  • Christmas gift ideas for eMTB riders!

If you'd like to get in touch, please email us at podcast@theemtbshow.com 

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Welcome back to episode nineteen - This week Gary and James discuss:

  • To have or not have a rear mudguard
  • Bike Fails - Brake bleeds & Specalized wiring harness
  • Cannondale Canvas Neo recall
  • Orbea Rise
  • Entry level eMTB - What's the cheapest you can find? Or would you buy a second hand one?
  • De-restriction discussion again
  • Upgrades - First from Gary, then from James - Brake Upgrade
  • Mountain biking around Jersey - new video
  • Helmet Lights & Front Lights
  • Replacement tyres?
  • Mountain bike shoes
  • Troy Lee Designs Helmet

If you'd like to get in touch, please email us at podcast@theemtbshow.com

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Welcome to episode eighteen! This episode we talk about:

  • Upgrades - past and future...
    • Magura MT7
    • Handlebars
    • Tyres
    • Exposure Race
    • Exposure Diablo
    • Exposure Remote Button
  • Do you need to do anything different for the winter?
  • Should I charge differently in the cold weather?
  • What tools should you have with you?
    • CO2 Tyre Inflator
    • Park Tool multi-tool

If you'd like to get in touch, please email us at podcast@theemtbshow.com 

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Welcome back to episode seventeen - This week we are chatting about:

  • What to look for when you're buying one - What is entry level - Servicing considerations
  • Decathlon eMTB
  • Cube Access Hybrid Pro
  • Gravel bike feedback - Shockstop Suspension
  • Gary's Turbo Levo upgrades - New brakes

Please get in touch; we'd love to hear from you - podcast@theemtbshow.com 

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Welcome back to E16 - What are we chatting about this week?

  • Gary's Turbo Levo upgrades
  • Decals
  • James may have purchased a new bike!
  • Exposure Race Headlight
  • Park Took Multi-Tool
  • Bike loneliness

If you'd like to get in touch, please email us at podcast@theemtbshow.com

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Welcome back to episode fifteen! 

This week we chat about:

  • Shimano's new EP8 motor
  • Kona Remote 160
  • Purchase decision!
  • Bike upgrades... New Decals!
  • Tan side walls....
  • Motor updates....

If you'd like to get in touch, please email us at podcast@theemtbshow.com

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Welcome back to episode fourteen!

This week our topics of chat include:

  • Countdown charging timer! Like this one!
  • eGravel bike discussion - Part 53
  • SwytchBike
  • 2020 Biking trip!
  • Type Pressures
  • Gary's bike upgrades

Speak next week!

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Welcome to episode thirteen! After a short summer break, we're back with all things eMTB and related! 

This week we chat about:

  • Simon Cowell's e-bike accident
  • Future bikes
  • Frame protection Update
  • Riding in hot weather
  • Specialized product recall
  • Special guest star - the duck!

If you'd like to get in touch, please email us at podcast@theemtbshow.com

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Welcome back to episode twelve! This week's entertainment includes:

  • What are the best and the worst accessories we've purchased?
  • Bike Stands! Gary's existing one!
  • James' Garmin Front light
  • Clocks! Don't ask!
  • Cycling mask to avoid inhaling insects!
  • Lycra
  • Frame protection update!
  • COVID-19 UK travel update & cycling repair vouchers
  • Gary's new lid!
  • Recco Reflector
  • Evolution of eMTBs
  • Cycle routes in Jersey - Route Three
  • Charge points for eBikes
  • Thinking of another bike......dreaming of this!

To get in touch, please email us at podcast@theemtbshow.com

Speak soon!

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Welcome back! So what are we talking about in episode eleven!?

  • Dyedbros Frame Protector
  • James' squeak  - Has it gone for good?!
  • When to replace your chain! Checking Tool!
  • Why did we start riding eBikes?
  • What do we wear whilst out riding?
  • Would you buy a bike without trying it?
  • Rocky Mountain Range Extender
  • Mondraker Grommy - eBalance Bike!

If you want to get in touch, please email us at podcast@theemtbshow.com

Speak next week! 

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Welcome back! So what are we discussing in episode ten?!

  • Where do we like to ride in Jersey?
  • Is leaning too far into a cliff a "thing"?!
  • Which is your favourite season to ride?
  • Conflicts with walkers
  • Gravel bikes - especially this one!
  • Ugly bikes!
  • Bike websites & year models
  • Niner RIP E9 eMTB
  • What differentiates eMTBs with the same technology
  • Range extenders - like this one for Rocky Mountain
  • Cannondale bike service - replace your chain as often as possible!
  • Troy Lee Design clothes arrived!
  • Kyle & April MTB YouTube Channel

If you'd like to get in touch, please email us at podcast@theemtbshow.com

See you next week! 

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Welcome back to episode nine - the one before episode ten! 

This week we chat about:

  • Digital mapping of James' house
  • Strange map shapes!
  • The Highway Code rant - Helmets & Headphones
  • Branchage...it's a Jersey thing!
  • Pirelli eMTB Tyres
  • Influencer - paid promotions - Are they objective?
  • James' bike service - what do I have done?
  • Woom eMTB for kids...is this right?
  • Biking holiday 2020 - Is it back on?
  • Muc-Off
  • Peaty's Bike Cleaner
  • New Trousers!
  • New Jersey!
  • Nanny video
  • What's coming soon to our YouTube channel

If you want to get in touch, please email us on podcast@theemtbshow.com

See you next week! 

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Welcome back to episode eight!

This week Gary and James chat about:

  • eMTB maintenance - what can you do at home?
  • Park Tools - Chain Scrubber
  • A lot of conversation about lube!
  • Muc-off in the dishwasher....
  • Park Tool YouTube videos - 'What's new in blue'....
  • Park Tool bike stand
  • Bosch firmware upgrades!
  • Bosch Nyon computer
  • Do you need to upgrade the eBike computer?
  • Does a fast motor on an eMTB matter?
  • Santa Cruz video - very cool!
  • Rich's Isolation Mountain Bike Build
  • GoPros, batteries and accessories
  • Drones!
  • An end to lockdown in Jersey...

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Welcome to episode seven! 

This week we're discussing, in no particular order:

  • What to carry in the Summer
  • Cannondale Canvas Neo 2
  • When is a good time to buy a bike
  • POC Race Spin Helmet
  • YT Decoy 29
  • Reader's Bike
  • Merch!

If you would like an eMTB Show sticker - send a picture of your bike to photo@theemtbshow.com 

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Welcome back to The eMTB Show! 

This week we are discussing:

  • MTB'ing around Jersey
  • Travel plans
  • Brake saga - Episode 3 but now finished.....until the next upgrade!
  • James' new lid!
  • And more!

Any questions, please email podcast@theemtbshow.com

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Welcome to episode five! This week we are discussing:

  • What's new in the world of eMTBs
  • How James' brake upgrade went - or didn't!
  • MTB Tours in the Alps! Check them out here
  • E-MOUNTAINBIKE coffee table magazine - order yours here!
  • Our bike caves

Check out our new intro video as well here

Enjoy!

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Welcome back to episode 4!

This week we're interviewing Rich from Big Maggys in Jersey.

We're talking eMTB's, maintenance, bike sales during lockdown and the exploding world of electric bikes...

For more on what Big Maggies have to offer, please visit https://www.bigmaggys.com

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Welcome to Episode Three! 

What are we talking about on this week's show?

  • Upgrades
  • Magazines - https://ebike-mtb.com/en/
  • Santa Cruz Heckler tested by Danny Macaskill - https://youtu.be/K5XpNONcsNw
  • Danny Macaskill and Ali Clarkson - eBike Love! - https://youtu.be/ogFRcWso7-Q
  • Essential eMTB rucksack list

Any questions or comments, please email us at podcast@theemtbshow.com

Enjoy the show! 

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Welcome to Episode Two! 

What's in the episode this week?

  • Woohoo Element Bolt upgrade - connecting via Ant+ to the heart of the Levo!
  • Upgrades, brakes and breakages
  • eBike hire on the Island of Jersey

As well as an envious discussion of this beauty from Rob Rides eMTB!

https://www.emtbforums.com/raw-obsession/

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An introduction to our new podcast - The eMTB show! 

We'll discuss all things electric mountain bike related!