Cycling Together

For over 25 years, Kristin and Steve have been cycling together – keeping things rolling over roads and trails as they also navigated marriage, kids, and careers.

Now, we are inviting you to join the ride as we share our experiences, insight and advice for anyone who does, or wants to, ride a bike.

Cycling Together with Kristin & Steve is a production of Steve the Bike Guy and Sundin Marketing.

Episode 16 – New Mountain Bikes, Dropper Posts and Mechanic Answers

April 27, 2025

As the season heats up, we’re shifting to a new, bi-weekly podcast schedule. For this episode we’re talking about our new partnership with Allied Cycle Works as well as the choices and components going into building Kristin’s new BC40.

Speaking of components, we discuss why dropper posts have become “required” equipment (and why we don’t think that’s a great idea) as well as answer questions from listeners and the internet on topics including mountain bike suspension, hooked and hookless rims, and bike gearing.

Links:

Allied Cycleworks
10 Essential MTB Skills for Beginners – Global Mountain Bike Network
Kate Courtney’s Elevating MTB
lea davison’s bc40 – her true colors shining through