Matt went to Sedona last week, and holy shit, Andrea's straight up not having a good time. You're just going to have to listen instead of reading the show notes, because I can't fucking type without my arm going numb. That's why all the UMs are still in this week's recording. Every time I click the mouse, I get a shot of nerve pain in my fingers.

Thanks to all our listeners and patrons who stick with us through these unprecedented times.

Host Nuggets:

• Matt- Found way too much Slick Honey in his Fox 36 Fork, rode trails after he fixed it, disassembled an ebike battery and let a few sparks out
• Kenny- Playin' Golf
• Andrea- Still waiting on doctors, learned how to weld

New Shit:

• 9Point8 iNVERS "reverse" flat pedal
• Ambit Breach adjustable flat pedal
• Kogel improves durability of the ceramic bearing
• Wolftooth 30cc EnCase Pump
• SRAM Patents the deraileurless front shifting

Listener Questions:

• Would a steering damper be good for Matt's adaptive rider?
• The Hunt wheel tech is better than y'all think
• There's a reason/solution for the DUB crank bolt issue
• How do I get an stuck cassette off? What do you think about the WTC Boostinator?
• QBP lays off 2% of workers

Host Nuggets:

• Matt- A tale of two warranties, trainer rides
• Kenny- Made a trip to Memphis, had some airport troubles
• Andrea- Needs an MRI, starting thyroid treatment, trapped a fox

New Shit:

Photos of new SRAM Force AXS leaked, tens shocked

Ceramicspeed Dub crank bolt leverage tool

Kate Courtney moves to Allied, starts She Sends program for young women, Allied BC40 no longer made in the United States

Hunt Wheels put extra carbon in their carbon wheels

Listener Questions:

A long Tom-mentary that our Patrons can read

My wife thinks that Matt is an ass; What do y'all think about matching anodized parts?

Host Nuggets:

• Matt- Shop Inventory, heat oxidizing
• Kenny- Going on vacation soon
• Andrea- Doctor Hell, hound hunting for mountain lions

New Shit:

• Super 73 lawsuit
• Raceface adds 160mm length to Era and Turbine cranks
• OneUp SPD compatible flat-ish pedals
• Light & Motion is closing

Listener Questions:

"Tommentary" about fast cars

What's your recommended pack setup for limited space on a bike? I hate SLC, how does Kenny stay sane?

We're back this week! Yes, this show is posted later on Monday than usual, but I had some unexpected turns to my weekend, and my right arm nerve pain acts up every few minutes while I'm editing, so it takes a while. Thanks to all of you who listen, donate, and support JRA. Y'all are worth it.
-Andrea

Host Nuggets:

• Matt- Rode trials moto and discovered a new type of meat pie. He doesn't like the Fox 36 on his new Stumpy. C4 Corvette? Matt wants one.
• Kenny- Thinks everyone should own a first gen Honda Ridgeline.
• Andrea- Overwhelmed with doctors, appreciates everyone's support. Rode her e-bike a little with studded tires, and hasn't had luck with trapping.

New Shit: We'll catch up next week!

Listener Questions:

What was the digital inflator/gauge that Kenny likes? What past bike thing did you think was BS that was actually good later on? Would you rather fight 30 duck-sized horses or one horse-sized ducks?

What 120/100 cross country-ish bike should I get?

"Even gun people don't like gun people"

Matt, why don't you like the Maxxis Rambler?

What wheels should I get to replace these CrankBrothers alloys?

What can I change on my trail bike that won't make it less durable?

Host Nuggets:

• Matt- doesn't understand Andrea's dislike of sink soup, loves helping people with adaptive riding, hasn't ridden his new Stumpy yet, and has kook ideas for a downtube SWAT bag
• Kenny- did some e-moto stuff but didn't fire up the air fryer, reminds listeners to please hoon your ride responsibly
• Andrea- has been tanning hides and trying new trapping bait that's the worst smelling thing on earth and got a new nerve pain medication

New Shit:

• U.S. Senate passes EXPLORE Act
• Matt discusses how he's going to build his new bike
• The crew discusses their favorite bike stuff they used in 2024

Listener Questions:

• Andrea, can you talk about fishing in your area?
• Kenny, what do you think about knock-off power tool batteries from Ebay?

Host Nuggets:

• Matt- Gets on a major meatrice tangent with Kenny immediately, worked, helped put an engine in a Land Rover, shot pistols, bought another Stumpjumper, wants you to buy his favorite Crocs
• Kenny- goes on a gun tangent. IDK. My eyes were glazing over about 30 seconds into his rant.
• Andrea- Tanned three Abert's Squirrels

New Shit:

• Kenny talks at length about companies going under, tarrifs, and the state of bike business
• Alpitude’s 3D-Printed Titanium Superleggero Ti Ltd Cages
• K-Edge makes a spacer for your huge new Garmin Computer
• Tailfin 3L top tube bag
• Cam Zink launches his own bike

Listener Questions:

• I'm 6'2" and want to know what needs to be modified on my e-moto to make it fit?

Host Nuggets:

• Matt- Did too many bikes last week and took a break this week. Buy his large Esker Smokey! He and Kenny discuss the "knock block" in the Epic World Cup frame
• Kenny- Explains why golf is the most violent sport
• Andrea- Use the JRA web contact form! She's been out in the woods and in the doctor's office this week. Matt saw a mountain lion in their neighborhood, and she went out and found its tracks the next day.

New Shit:

• Rhino Racks purchases Rocky Mounts
• Several racers are leaving Trek Race Team
• Orbea and Transition fold factory teams
• Raceface Chester pedal updates
• Feedback Sports fixed torque driver
• Segway starts making e-bikes
• Mason Macro "affordable" hardtail

Listener Questions:

• Moto clutch and tire advice
• What happens to e-bike batteries when they die?