How Pros Set Up Gravel and MTB for 2024 Lifetime Grand Prix - Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 480
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// TOPICS COVERED
(0:00) Welcome!
(0:12) Alex’s upcoming races
(05:19) Equipment discussion
(05:45) How Flight Attendant has changed bike setup
(08:45) Suspension sag, pressure, and settings
(11:36) Are tire inserts needed if you run high pressure?
(13:06) Why some modern wheels are using stiffer spokes
(14:45) Why mountain bikers are no longer using dual piston brakes
(16:50) What tires Alex is running on his MTB
(17:50) Tire specs explained!
(19:25) Should we not use different sized rotors?
(20:00) Why thicker rotors can perform better
(21:22) Alex’s thoughts on the new SRAM Red
(23:30) MTB brake setup tips
(26:18) How integrated handlebars fit differently than you think
(31:07) Are hardtails and softails irrelevant now?
(32:48) How Alex sets up the Epic WC suspension
(35:05) Are suspension gravel bikes the future?
(37:20) Alex’s gravel tire setup choice on the Crux
(39:40) Why drop bars on hardtails is so complicated
(40:36) Waxing chains – how the pros do it
(44:40) Why SRAM Transmission is making chain lubrication more complicated
(49:23) Alex’s cycling kit changes
(51:10) What Alex does for carbohydrate mix
(55:57) How Alex has changed his recovery strategy
// RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Alex’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/alexwildmtb
- Truckee Tahoe Gravel: https://www.truckeegravel.com/
- Rockshox Flight Attendant: https://www.sram.com/en/rockshox/coll...
- Vittoria Air-Liner Insert: https://vittoria.com/products/air-lin...
- Roval Control SL Team: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/rov...
- 4 piston brakes: https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/d...
- Renegade Tire: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-w...
- Fast Trak Tire: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/fas...
- Ground Control Tire: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/gro...
- Maxxis Aspen: https://shop.maxxis.com/collections/m...
- Maxxis Rekon Race: https://shop.maxxis.com/collections/m...
- Maxxis Rekon: https://shop.maxxis.com/collections/m...
- SRAM HS2 Rotors: https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/r...
- New SRAM Red: https://www.sram.com/en/sram/road/ser...
- Tracer: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-w...
- Pathfinder: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/pat...
- Roval Control Cockpit: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/rov...
- Silca Chain Waxing System: https://silca.cc/products/chain-waxin...
- Wend Wax: https://bike.wendperformance.com/
- Rex Black Diamond Hot Wax: https://rex.fi/en/shop/bike/hot-waxes...
- DNA Cycling Kit: https://www.dnacycling.com/?gclid=Cjw...
- Prevail helmet: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-w...
- Evade helmet: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-w...
- Carbs Fuel: https://carbsfuel.com/
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// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!
iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2
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// TOPICS COVERED
(0:00) Welcome!
(0:12) Alex’s upcoming races
(05:19) Equipment discussion
(05:45) How Flight Attendant has changed bike setup
(08:45) Suspension sag, pressure, and settings
(11:36) Are tire inserts needed if you run high pressure?
(13:06) Why some modern wheels are using stiffer spokes
(14:45) Why mountain bikers are no longer using dual piston brakes
(16:50) What tires Alex is running on his MTB
(17:50) Tire specs explained!
(19:25) Should we not use different sized rotors?
(20:00) Why thicker rotors can perform better
(21:22) Alex’s thoughts on the new SRAM Red
(23:30) MTB brake setup tips
(26:18) How integrated handlebars fit differently than you think
(31:07) Are hardtails and softails irrelevant now?
(32:48) How Alex sets up the Epic WC suspension
(35:05) Are suspension gravel bikes the future?
(37:20) Alex’s gravel tire setup choice on the Crux
(39:40) Why drop bars on hardtails is so complicated
(40:36) Waxing chains – how the pros do it
(44:40) Why SRAM Transmission is making chain lubrication more complicated
(49:23) Alex’s cycling kit changes
(51:10) What Alex does for carbohydrate mix
(55:57) How Alex has changed his recovery strategy
// RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Alex’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/alexwildmtb
- Truckee Tahoe Gravel: https://www.truckeegravel.com/
- Rockshox Flight Attendant: https://www.sram.com/en/rockshox/coll...
- Vittoria Air-Liner Insert: https://vittoria.com/products/air-lin...
- Roval Control SL Team: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/rov...
- 4 piston brakes: https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/d...
- Renegade Tire: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-w...
- Fast Trak Tire: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/fas...
- Ground Control Tire: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/gro...
- Maxxis Aspen: https://shop.maxxis.com/collections/m...
- Maxxis Rekon Race: https://shop.maxxis.com/collections/m...
- Maxxis Rekon: https://shop.maxxis.com/collections/m...
- SRAM HS2 Rotors: https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/r...
- New SRAM Red: https://www.sram.com/en/sram/road/ser...
- Tracer: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-w...
- Pathfinder: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/pat...
- Roval Control Cockpit: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/rov...
- Silca Chain Waxing System: https://silca.cc/products/chain-waxin...
- Wend Wax: https://bike.wendperformance.com/
- Rex Black Diamond Hot Wax: https://rex.fi/en/shop/bike/hot-waxes...
- DNA Cycling Kit: https://www.dnacycling.com/?gclid=Cjw...
- Prevail helmet: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-w...
- Evade helmet: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-w...
- Carbs Fuel: https://carbsfuel.com/
// TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!
https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.
// HELPFUL LINKS
- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi
- Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! Science-Backed Nutrition Plan for Cyc...
- TrainerRoad on Instagram: Instagram: trainerroad
- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE
- TrainerRoad on Strava: Strava: strava
- TrainerRoad on Facebook: Facebook: TrainerRd
- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad
- Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur
- Learn more about Adaptive Training: https://trainerroad.cc/35Tqtea
- Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5
- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP
- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN
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