Upgrading the parts and components on your bicycle can be a great way to improve comfort and performance – but what are the upgrades that will give you the best "bank for your buck" and when is the "juice not worth the squeeze." Kristin and Steve discuss what to look for when buying a bike including what can (and can't) be easily upgrade.

They also discuss the Ozark Trail from Walmart, a new line of low cost, better quality bikes which promise to get more people on bicycles, and take a moment to say good-bye to a member of our cycling community, Anthony Moccia.

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As Kristin and Steve wrap up the second week of traveling by van, they are taking a look back at all the places they rode including popular mtb destination, Santos Trails in Ocala, Florida. They share highlights from the trip, lessons learned, as well as the tools Steve packed "just in case."

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Kristin and Steve are taking a look back, addressing comments, questions and criticisms on a variety of topics including where to buy used parts online; New Jersey's new ebike laws; dork disks; finding the "right" mtb tires for New England XC riding and.... Erg Mode (hopefully for the last time).

Steve also shares a Shop update – the new Spider from INTENSE and the new FITZ from ALLIED are now available at the Shop.

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We are joined by Kelly Catale, Executive Director of New England Youth Cycling (NEYC) a "youth" development organization that supports racing and riding for kids in grades 5-12, plus a development riding program serving grades K-5. During our conversation, we discuss the basics - teams, practices, equipment - as well as how NEYC is helping kids and families build community and find the joy in racing and riding.

We also discuss the roll advocacy organizations such as MassBike play in the development of reasonable bike laws and how cyclists can help those efforts to avoid legislative overreach.

Thank you JTracy for the cover photo, and JTracy & Steve the Photographer for photos in the video version.

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Riders who are "Zwift-curious" - this (very long) episode is for you!

Kristin and Steve discuss the basics of Zwift, the popular virtual training app that gamifies indoor riding (and makes it slightly less miserable, or maybe even fun).

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We are marking the end of a year of riding, and our first year of podcasting – reviewing the rides that were, as well as some of our goals for 2026.

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'Tis the season for "listicles" of gift ideas for cyclists from every publication from Bicycling Magazine to Good Housekeeping looking to sell you something or make a buck through affiliate links.

Steve and Kristin go through lists from several, discussing why some seemingly obvious choices actually make for terrible gifts (unless you KNOW it's what someone wants), as well as share some of their favorites as well as those from the STBG Cycling Team.

We also discuss feedback received on a recent clip about ebikes ruining mountain biking, and share news from the Shop including new waterbottles and the new Spider from Intense.

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As both riders and bike shop owners, Kristin and Steve get a lot of questions about bike computers as well as bicycle tracking phone apps. We share our experiences using examples from the Garmin ecosystem, to discuss the features and drawbacks of each as well how to decide what will work for you and your priorities.

We also revisit the question – are e-mtbs ruinining mountain bikes – and share an announcement from the Shop.... Steve the Bike Guy is now an Intense dealer.

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