095 - Bike Shop Secrets: Pro Tips on Carbon Bars, Wax Chain Lube, and Dropper Post Maintenance

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In this information-packed episode of Mountain Cog, hosts Josh and Dane dive into essential mountain bike maintenance tips that every rider should know. They share their expertise on cutting carbon handlebars safely using abrasive blades, explaining how to prevent fraying and properly finish the cut edges. The conversation then shifts to the benefits of Squirt chain wax for desert riding conditions, with both hosts sharing their personal experiences and highlighting why proper application makes all the difference.

The episode continues with valuable insights on bike modifications, including the importance of changing only one component at a time to properly evaluate performance differences. They discuss tire selection for desert terrain, comparing Maxxis Forecaster tires to specialized options like the Teravail Ehline. The hosts wrap up with crucial dropper post maintenance advice, explaining why you should keep your dropper post extended when not riding and avoid pulling upward on a compressed post. This episode delivers practical maintenance tips for mountain bikers looking to extend component life and improve riding performance.

Park Tools Carbon Hacksaw Blade - https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/carbon-saw-blade-csb-1

Squirt Lube - https://www.squirtcyclingproducts.com/

Teravail Ehline Tires - https://www.teravail.com/product/teravail-ehline-tire-394761-1.htm

Maxxis Forekaster Tires - https://www.maxxis.com/us/tire/forekaster/

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Chapters

1. 095 - Bike Shop Secrets: Pro Tips on Carbon Bars, Wax Chain Lube, and Dropper Post Maintenance (00:00:00)

2. Geeking Out on Bike Stuff (00:00:13)

3. Precision Cutting Tools for Carbon Fiber (00:12:33)

4. Carbon Fiber Bar Cutting Techniques (00:21:47)

5. Carbon Fiber Assembly Techniques (00:26:19)

6. Bicycle Chain Lubricant Comparison (00:28:59)

7. Bicycle Chain Lubricant Recommendations (00:36:35)

8. Chain Lubricant Application Techniques (00:41:29)

9. Upgrading Bike Components and Tire Choices (00:51:02)

10. Suspension Upgrade Speed Perception (01:01:57)

11. Proper Dropper Post Care (01:12:57)

12. Product Launch Conversation Feedback (01:25:23)