Podcasts by The Worlds Okayest Mountain Bike Podcast

BT Epic Review 2023 from 2023-10-18T19:24:38

Silent Bryce becomes not-so-silent as he joins Kyle, Ryan and Klint for a review of all the action at the 2023 BT Epic, 52.7 mi MTB Race. Best race of the year!

BT Epic Preview 2023 from 2023-10-12T19:33:49

We are two days from the 2023 BT Epic and Kyle is racing this year. Naturally, there has been lots of drama this week.

Giant Trance, Manitou Mattoc Pro, Hayes Brakes Review from 2023-09-07T13:42:50

Kyle and Klint discuss the ride quailty (and some of the building-woes) of Klint's new Giant Trance Advanced Pro build. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okmt...

Mountain Bike Setup Philosophy from 2023-08-10T21:58:39

This one is for all the mountain bike nerds.

How do the boys approach bike setup? Well, for Klint, some things are different between Enduro and XC, and the same goes for Kyle and Ryan. H...

ICC Challenge Promoter Nathan Goff from 2023-08-08T15:12:38

The ICC challenge is one of the biggest races in the region with 350 entries last year. We talk with promoter Nathan Goff about what it takes to put on a big, successful race.

Settling the great dropper post debate and other things from 2023-06-15T14:39:16

We're back and solving the world's MTB problems one issue at a time.

This episode is brought to you by Klinton Silvey, Financial Advisor with Reese Financial Group.

Do yo...

2023 Plans and Race Prep from 2023-03-03T16:17:49

We're back! Finally! In this episode we discuss 2023 plans and what we do to prep for a race just a few days away. 

Also, Kyle is going to race more than Klint and Ryan combined in 2...

Racing in the mud; Best/worst things about racing from 2022-11-03T12:55:16

The boys go through some tips for racing in the mud and rain and also talk about their favorite and least favorite things about mountain bike racing. 

#mountainbike #enduro #crosscou...

BT Epic Full Review. The Brawl of Butts! from 2022-10-17T19:46:15

It was truly an epic battle for the ages between Ryan and Klint. Kyle tagged along to witness the Brawl of Butts! (FYI Butts is the name of the area of Forest where the last section of trail is ...

BT EPIC Rapid Reaction 2022 from 2022-10-15T21:46:55

Klint gives his initial thoughts on the 2022 BT Epic --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/okmtb/message

BT EPIC 2022 Preview from 2022-10-11T21:38:38

Ryan and Klint discuss their upcoming 52.5-mile race! The BT Epic is one of the biggest races in the country! Kyle participates...

Rapid Reaction after racing the 3-Legged Monster from 2022-08-20T21:30:17

My best bud/runner Andy Hahn joins Klint in the truck to get our immediate thoughts after a really, really tough race. 

I thought the canoe float would be chill. It was not.  Listen

Strava, GPS stuff and Ryan is back! from 2022-07-15T19:15:41

Ryan is back from injury, Kyle is converting to the darkside because he's getting on the larger side...

2022 Ironton Big Mountain Enduro Review from 2022-05-27T14:03:06

Kyle and Klint talk about some of the particulars of the Big Mountain Enduro at Shepherd mountain. And a "surprise" guest joins a few hours after waking up from surgery. 

2022 BME Preview/Tips with Dave Elkan from 2022-03-31T14:45:50

Sorry about my audio quality, folks. I did my best to fix it. Dave sounds great, though! Lots of good info on the upcoming Big Mountain Enduro here!

Injuries and Kyle messed up. from 2022-03-26T00:31:47

Kyle is NOT injured, but we brought Lauren Ramer in to talk about recovering from her injury and discuss some past ones. However, Kyle messed up, but you have to listen till the end to find out ...

You should probably just skip this rant from 2022-01-24T14:17:41

Half of this episode is Klint ranting about the flat pedal industry... Kyle gets a gravel bike and some other stuff

StEvo Review! from 2021-12-24T02:35

Klint and Kyle go in-depth on the 21/22 Specialized Stumpjumper Evo including comparisons to old bikes, strengths, weaknesses etc. 

New bikes, St. Gnarles, etc. from 2021-11-24T19:48:23

We're back just shootin the breeze about new bikes and some local enduro racing

Big BT Epic Experience Review, New bike! from 2021-10-21T15:46:49

The boys ask Klint a lot more questions about racing 52.5 miles in the BT Epic (which stops about 40 minutes in). Ryan says he is racing next year. Klint got a new bike.  --- Send in a voice mes...

Klint's Rapid Reaction to racing the BT epic from 2021-10-16T23:49:03

I'm in pain. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/okmtb/message

Klint's doing the BT Epic from 2021-10-15T20:03:59

He's going to die. 

Bike parts we want to try, BMX and Klint's new bik... annnnd now it's gone. from 2021-09-22T20:50:47

We're back! All of us! Even Ryan. Talk a little BMX, hardtails, parts we'd like to try and Klint's new fork and the bike he owned for one ride. 

Listener questions, sick kids' bikes for cheap, "Free" upgrades and more from 2021-07-23T15:10:47

Klint and Kyle speculate as to why pro MX riders don't seem to know Enduro (MTB) exists... Why your kid DOES need carbon handlebars; listener questions and more. 

Also, Kyle and I wi...

Some listener questions and dad/kid stuff from 2021-06-08T15:30:42

Lots of ground covered in this episode. Klint explodes a wheel at the improved Shepherd Mtn. We answer a few listener questions and get into balancing the parenting/riding stuff. 

Tire DRAMA. Comparing Vittoria to true DH tires from 2021-05-14T13:47:21

I didn't have time to edit this one perfectly, but boy oh boy am I fired up. Can you believe a tire maker is selling a very new tire on the market that is not tubeless ready? And they definitely do...

Shepherd Mtn BME (Duh) from 2021-05-05T12:53:32

What else would we talk about right now?! -The Big Mountain Enduro in Ironton, Missouri! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/okmtb/message

Klint's Chubb Enduro Recap from 2021-04-02T13:48:23

"I've had better days Bon Qui Qui" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/okmtb/message

Chubb Enduro Winner Jordan Sheiderich from 2021-04-02T12:48:09

Jordan Sheiderich joins Kyle and Klint to talk about his racing background, the Chubb enduro and why, if you want to beat him, you're going to have to ride twice/day. 

Old Habits Die Hard. We're back! And salty! (Barely) from 2021-03-26T01:29:13

Let's see... Kyle is back to fiddling with his race car, Klint has relapsed back into his tire drama and Ryan broke another bone. It's like episode 1 all over again. Klint is salty about right-o...

MTB Christmas Wish Lists! from 2020-12-03T15:03:25

Ryan LOVES Christmas! In this episode, we cover our MTB Christmas wishes based on hypothetical budgets! It's a good one and Ryan is ridiculously excited about it.  

Dave Elkan from Big Mountain Enduro from 2020-11-12T14:23:26

Ryan is back! Dave Elkan has a lot of enthusiasm...  No fancy intro music today, folks.

Lauren Pointer, Katy Trail record holder! Dumb lies we tell ourselves as mountain bikers. from 2020-11-05T21:56:59

Lauren Pointer, the first woman to ride the full Katy Trail in one day (as far as we know) joins Kyle and Klint to talk about how much better MTB is than riding road and gravel... Also, a new se...

Trail Builder/Owner of Jagged Axe Trail Designs: Alex Scott from 2020-11-02T02:48:36

Alex Scott joins Klint in his basement to discuss the trail builder life and the trails he's built. Currently, Alex and crew are responsible for the trails at half the 2021 BME stops. 

XC and Endurance Racing with Brian Roggeveen! BT Epic! from 2020-10-02T14:51:35

Super-fast StL local legend Brian Roggeveen joins us to talk about the joys(?) of long-distance racing and why everyone should give it a try! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/okmtb...

Should you (or Klint) buy a new bike? Random stuff from 2020-09-15T13:31:01

Lots of random talk about Klint's bike situation, Trek, Shepherd Mtn. and whatever else comes to mind. This is a random podcast we recorded on the drive to Shepherd Mtn. Bike Park! 

So you want to race an enduro? from 2020-08-11T21:52:31

Enduro tips. Klint rants. Ryan gets thrown under the bus multiple times. Kyle *is there.*

The New Vittoria Mazza with Ken Avery/Klint's ride review from 2020-06-15T12:57:34

Get 20% off and Free shipping at vittoria.com with code okaymtb20. The podcast will receive 10% of the sales and is donating it ALL to Missouri NICA.  Ken Avery discusses the design of the new Vitt...

Building a Dirt Jump/Pump Track bike from 2020-06-14T17:28:16

Klint and Kyle discuss what to look for when building or buying a 26" dirt jump/pump track bike. 

MO DH Park Update/Going from MX to MTB from 2020-06-10T02:22:44

Klint gives an update on Shepherd Mtn. Bike Park. The boys discuss their strengths and weaknesses in riding and how their riding is shaped by going from MX to MTB or vice versa. Ryan talks about...

The Tire Pod to End All Tire Pods from 2020-05-22T02:52:29

Do you ever wonder if you're buying the right tire for your mountain bike? Well, listen to this and you'll never wonder again! 

Ken Avery of Vittoria tires joins Klint in what might ...

How "BRO" are you? from 2020-05-14T04:06:43

Are you a Mountain bike BRO (or lady-BRO)? Do you want to find out? Well, we made a definitive list and assigned points, so have a listen and then you'll know! Spoiler, Kyle is most bro. Klint i...

Getting into riding from the perspective of a woman-newbie. Klint reviews Michelin Wild Enduros. from 2020-05-01T04:27:46

After a brief discussion about how the tire poll was a total fail, Klint's sister Jaclyn joins Kyle and Klint to discuss what it's like to be a new, casual, female mountain bike riders and gives...

North America's Biggest Pumptrack AND a legit DH Park in... Missouri!? from 2020-04-24T03:39:16

We finally made a MTB podcast! In Episode 1 of The World's Okayest MTB Podcast, Ryan, Kyle and Klint talk about some major projects in the works that should put Missouri on the map as an MTB des...