Episode 163 – Leadville Bike Drops, Small Feet, and Shower Talk

What up party people. Welcome back for another stacked episode of the Bonk Bros Podcast. We’ve got a guest appearance for y’all today so stay tuned for that to happen about halfway through the show. We get into some more pre-Leadville talk including more bike setup discussions, then we talk a little bit of Tour de France Femme, before getting into some listener questions and some foot stuff, oh yeah and DJ’s big tire dilemma. 

Speaking of tires, ya boy just got my first set of road tires in the mail this week from our good friends over at Bike Tires Direct and boy howdy am I stoked. I haven’t had a proper set of road tires probably since I sold my last road bike back in 2018. I actually still miss that Cannondale Supersix Evo but I digress. Now I know what you’re thinking, wait if you don’t have a road bike then what are you going to do with road tires?? Well, glad you asked because these aren’t just your average 25mm road tires. Nah, I got me some 40mm Pirelli Zero Race tires that I’m going to swap onto one of my ENVE wheel sets for my MOG because I’ve been finding myself riding more pavement these days and the SWorks Pathfinders that I’ve been using as my “road tires” kinda just serve as crappy road tires to be honest. So I didn’t want to go all the way to road size tires because I’m honestly just used to smashing into things after so many years without riding anything under 40mm that I was afraid I would just hate it. So, I’m going to slap these bad boys onto my MOG later today and give them a rip and report back on what I think. If you too want to pick up a slick set of road tires (or any tires for that matter) make sure to check out all that’s on offer at biketiresdirect.com and use the code “bonkbros” for a sweet discount at the end.

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Summary

The conversation revolves around various topics including summer projects, frustrations with home improvement tasks, preparations for the Leadville race, tire choices for mountain biking, coaching communication, and predictions for race outcomes. The participants share personal experiences and insights, particularly focusing on the evolving trends in mountain biking, such as the use of drop bars and tire performance comparisons. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into various topics surrounding the Leadville race, including predictions for podium contenders, the impact of shaving on performance, and the latest grooming innovations. They also discuss the women's race predictions, Dylan's personal insights on dating, and the benefits of altitude training for optimal race preparation. The discussion is filled with humor and camaraderie, making it an enjoyable listen for cycling enthusiasts.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Project Updates

02:47 Deck Building Challenges

05:39 Leadville Race Preparations

08:08 Tire Choices and Comparisons

10:56 Discussion on Tire Brands and Performance

16:18 The Complexity of Tire Manufacturing

17:14 The Challenges of Coaching and Communication

18:31 Leadville Race Insights and Predictions

20:00 Choosing the Right Tires for Leadville

21:25 Bike Specifications and Performance

23:14 The Uno Horn: A New Bike Reveal

26:41 Comparing Bike Weights and Features

30:32 The Weight Debate: Bikes and Riders

31:14 Alexei's Bike Choices: A Comedic Analysis

33:48 Special Guest: Adam Barker Joins the Conversation

34:43 Drop Bars: The New Norm in Mountain Biking

35:37 Predictions for Leadville: Who Will Win?

39:06 The Importance of Shaving: Aerodynamics and Aesthetics

42:55 The Face Cartridge: Innovations in Shaving

48:40 Women's Predictions for the Race

51:57 Dark Horses and Race Conditions

53:48 Dylan's Race Expectations and Strategies

55:34 Tour de France Femmes Discussion

01:01:56 Pauline's Tattoo and Its Significance

01:03:55 Rivalries and Vendettas in Racing

01:09:15 Dating Life and Personal Connections

01:12:49 Bike Brands and Their Vibes

01:18:46 Altitude Training Insights