This episode features the MCP hosts Josh and Dane and is pretty MTB-techy.  It starts out with a couple shoutouts from Josh to bike industry brands 1up and PNW for excellent customer service.  It transitions to cover some of our listeners perspectives on “stupid stuff in the bike industry”.  And finally, it concludes with an epic and aggressive argument (in good fun) between “Team Josh” (who rides Shimano drivetrains) and “Team Dane” (who rides SRAM drivetrains).  Links and stuff… 1up: https://1up-usa.com PNW: https://www.pnwcomponents.com/ Team Josh: https://mtb.shimano ..read more

In this episode, Dane sits down again with Sam Elmes from Rocky Mountain to discuss Rocky's significantly redesigned enduro bike... the Altitude.  Feedback from Rocky's professional enduro race team were essential in shaping the Altitude's redesign.  This episode features less rabbit holes and more bike specs.  Enjoy. Learn more about the new Altitude at Rocky Mountain's Website: www.bikes.com Listen to Mountain Cog Apple Podcasts Spotify Other Podcast Sites Socials Instagram Facebook Email mountaincog@gmail.com ..read more

In this episode Josh & Dane chat with "Sunglass Rob" the CEO of San Diego's based SportRX.  SportRX is an online company focused on prescription eyewear for multiple sports with biking being one of their biggest markets).  Sunglass Rob is an avid mountain biker and an absolute savant as it relates to eyewear.  In addition to learning a ton about active eyewear and optics, the episode covers a bit about Rob, his riding, and his company.  Special Note Josh has been testing out SportRX's Huckson prescription sunglasses on mtb & gravel rides and can honestly say they a ..read more

Dane had a chance to sit down with Sam Elmes from Rocky Mountain Bikes during the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival to chat about the new Instinct, Rocky’s line-up and a bit about the mountain bike festival. Rocky Mountain Instinct https://bikes.com/collections/instinct Sedona Mountain Bike Festival https://sedonamtbfestival.com Mountain Cog Podcast... Website Instagram You Tube ..read more

In this episode Josh and Dane discuss and debate (argue even) about annoying mountain bike stuff.   Some of the topics we debate on include…  Presta valves + chunky sealant.  Dunlop valves.   British brake lever setup (rear brake on left / front brake right). MOAB closing its lift (yes, they had one). Spoke holes inside rims (requires rim tape = tubeless system failure point). Nipple management. Rim tape that won’t stick. Overwhelming # of mountain bike tire variants. (width, tread patterns, compounds, casings). YouTube “expert advice” on mountain bike tires. Microscopic s ..read more

Old Pueblo MTB is a mountain bike group based in Tucson, AZ. that hosts multiple group rides every week.  The group communicates primarily through their Facebook page which has 4,000+ members.  The episode features ‘The Travis Williams’ (aka Captain Enthusiasm) who is one of the key administrators of Old Pueblo MTB.  In addition to learning all about Old Pueblo MTB… the boys and Travis discuss lots of interesting topics including the inspiring story of Travis’ recovery from a heart attack and his journey back to the trail.  There’s also a section in this podcast where we ..read more

Recorded onsite at the brewery, the boys chat with Brian (owner of Catalina Brewing Company) about beer, the brewery, and content spanning a ton of mountain bike topics (including: bikes, epic adventures, bike art, and more) .  Some interesting nuggets include how a 125cc moto smashed the rear window of Josh’s truck, an epic mountain bike ride in Tucson that requires riders to send their bikes down a zipline whilst they repel down a cliff, and oh yeah, why the brewery has a stripper pole. Cataline Brewing CompanyCatalina Brewing Company (CBC) is a small (nano) craft brewery that manufac ..read more

What is the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo?  Think “Burning Man” + “Mountain Bike Race”.  Dane & Josh recorded this episode LIVE this morning, just before the race start in the Old Pueblo MTB booth. In this episode we laugh, rap about the event, interact with participants and spectators, and as always go down random mountain bike related rabbit holes. Epic Rides – 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo https://epicrides.com/events/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo/event-guide/ Shout out to Old Pueblo MTB for inviting us to record live from their booth.  You’ll learn all about them in an upcoming ..read more

If you listen to this podcast at all... you probably know that we are presently obsessed with bike fits.  It all started when Wolfman (aka Andrew Wolf, a prior exercise physiologist) berated Josh for never having a bike fit in Episode #57.  That catalyzed an awesome bike fit experience with Frank Kaiser (Ben's Bikes) who we interviewed in Episode #62.  Frank told us that while the basic foundation of bike fitting is generally accepted, there are slight differences in technique and approach between fitters. To get a better feel for what Frank was talking about... Josh reached ou ..read more

Join us in wishing a warm welcome to Dane Higgins (Guru Bikes & Guru Suspension) who is joining Josh as the new co-host of the Mountain Cog Podcast.  In this episode, we welcome and learn more about Dane (his shop & suspension business, his bikes and riding style).  In addition, the episode spends a good chunk of time on the state of the bike industry; past, present, and future. We have lots of fun episodes planned this year.  Stay tuned!  Guru Bikes (also home of: Guru Suspension & Vandruff Fit Solutions)Web: https://www.facebook.com/people/Guru-Bikes/100090 ..read more