How Pros Set Up Gravel and MTB for 2024 Lifetime Grand Prix - Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 480
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\n// TOPICS COVERED
\n(0:00) Welcome!
\n(0:12) Alex\u2019s upcoming races
\n(05:19) Equipment discussion
\n(05:45) How Flight Attendant has changed bike setup
\n(08:45) Suspension sag, pressure, and settings
\n(11:36) Are tire inserts needed if you run high pressure?
\n(13:06) Why some modern wheels are using stiffer spokes
\n(14:45) Why mountain bikers are no longer using dual piston brakes
\n(16:50) What tires Alex is running on his MTB
\n(17:50) Tire specs explained!
\n(19:25) Should we not use different sized rotors?
\n(20:00) Why thicker rotors can perform better
\n(21:22) Alex\u2019s thoughts on the new SRAM Red
\n(23:30) MTB brake setup tips
\n(26:18) How integrated handlebars fit differently than you think
\n(31:07) Are hardtails and softails irrelevant now?
\n(32:48) How Alex sets up the Epic WC suspension
\n(35:05) Are suspension gravel bikes the future?
\n(37:20) Alex\u2019s gravel tire setup choice on the Crux
\n(39:40) Why drop bars on hardtails is so complicated
\n(40:36) Waxing chains \u2013 how the pros do it
\n(44:40) Why SRAM Transmission is making chain lubrication more complicated
\n(49:23) Alex\u2019s cycling kit changes
\n(51:10) What Alex does for carbohydrate mix
\n(55:57) How Alex has changed his recovery strategy
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\n- Alex\u2019s Instagram: www.instagram.com/alexwildmtb\xa0
\n- Truckee Tahoe Gravel: https://www.truckeegravel.com/\xa0
\n- Vittoria Air-Liner Insert: https://vittoria.com/products/air-liner-mtb\xa0
\n- Roval Control SL Team: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/roval-control-sl-team/p/1000195901?searchText=30125-2304&color=1000195920-1000195901
\n- 4 piston brakes: https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/db-lvl-ult4-c1
\n- Renegade Tire: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-works-renegade-2bliss-ready-t5t7/p/205215?color=330411-205215\xa0
\n- Fast Trak Tire: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/fast-trak-control-2bliss-ready-t7/p/205391?color=330690-205391&searchText=00122-4005\xa0
\n- Ground Control Tire: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/ground-control-control-2bliss-ready-t5/p/203432?color=335441-203432&searchText=00122-5021
\n- SRAM HS2 Rotors: https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/rt-hs-2-a1\xa0
\n\n- Pathfinder: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/pathfinder-pro-2bliss-ready/p/157870?color=237517-157870\xa0
\n- Roval Control Cockpit: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/roval-control-cockpit/p/218332?color=352982-218332
\n- Silca Chain Waxing System: https://silca.cc/products/chain-waxing-system
\n- Rex Black Diamond Hot Wax: https://rex.fi/en/shop/bike/hot-waxes/black-diamond-hot-wax
\n- DNA Cycling Kit: https://www.dnacycling.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw1emzBhB8EiwAHwZZxe3nTfTl-rx3qS2kb1Qg9_mjLLNkZum_FR_Ae_Og1fKzc6Yn3qjf-hoCMwwQAvD_BwE
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