Mountain Cog - 033 - It's time to meet the Guru! (Dane Higgins, Guru Bikes & Guru Suspension)

033 - It's time to meet the Guru! (Dane Higgins, Guru Bikes & Guru Suspension)

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03/28/23 • 83 min

Mountain Cog

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In this episode, we meet Dane Higgins, the owner of Guru Bikes and Guru Suspension. Guru Bikes is a newly opened and full service bike shop in Tucson, Arizona. Guru Suspension is a nationwide mountain bike suspension service company that works with both independent bicycle retailers and consumers directly. Guru Suspension services most major brands including; DVO, Fox, Rock Shox, Manitou, Marzocchi, Ohlins and Magura
Dane has been in the mountain biking industry for over 20 years, and his expertise in suspension technology is highly regarded. He’s worked with a wide range of clients, from professional racers to weekend enthusiasts. During the episode, Dane shares insights into the evolution of the sport and how suspension technology has changed over the years. He discusses the different types of suspension systems available, and how they impact a rider's performance. He also shares his knowledge of suspension tuning and how to get the most out of your suspension.
Throughout the podcast, Dane relays stories and insights from his years in the industry, providing a fascinating look into the world of mountain biking. His proficiency in both suspension systems and custom bikes makes him a valuable resource for anyone looking to take their riding experience to the next level. Whether you're an experienced rider or just getting started, you will hear why Dane has earned the title of The Suspension Guru.
Guru Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Danethesuspensionguru/
Guru Insta: https://www.instagram.com/guru_bikes/
Brick Cheese: https://www.wisconsincheesemart.com/products/wisconsin-brick-cheese-widmers
Dusty Betty - 50 Year Trail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvua2fbgTr4
Trek Y Bike https://archive.trekbikes.com/us/en/2003/trek/y26#/us/en/2003/trek/y26/details
Horst Link https://www.pinkbike.com/u/pheller/blog/horst-link-pivot-placement-and-pedaling-efficiency-specialized-fsr.html
Rocky Mountain Bikes: https://www.gurususpension.com/
Pivot Cycles: https://www.pivotcycles.com/en/
Scott Bikes: https://www.scott-sports.com/us/en/sports/bike

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032 - Lululemon is not yoga… balancing family, work, & mountain biking w/ Stoke Podcast (Quinn Travis, Stoke Podcast)

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This week we are excited to introduce our audience to the “Stoke Podcast” in this joint MCP/Stoke episode. Stoke Podcast is hosted by Quinn Travis who is a professional off-road cyclist, Psychology major, Yoga student, a new dad, and a seeker of movement. Through his Stoke Podcast, Quinn interviews people who explore the realms of discomfort through the ultra-endurance world, nutrition and overcoming adversity. Simply stated... he’s “interviewing normal people doing extraordinary things”.

The episode includes the following topics...

Intro to the Stoke Podcast & MCP
Concept of Fastest Known Times (FKT) & the Sedona Big Friggin’ Loop
Balancing fatherhood, work, mountain biking, & podcasting.
The true meaning of “yoga”.
Impact of alcohol on performance.
Whoop fitness tracking.

Stoke Podcast...
- Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stokepodcast/
- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stoke-podcast/
- Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stokepodcast

BFL: https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/3-sedona-big-friggin-loop/

Santa Cruz Blur: https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/bikes/blur

Yoga: https://www.yogapedia.com/what-is-the-true-meaning-of-yoga/2/9038

Whoop Fitness Tracker: https://www.whoop.com/

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