Jonathan and Steven cover some cool one of a kind bikes from Santa Cruz, answer your questions and go over everything you ever wanted to know about MTB brakes.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Santa Cruz creates special Hightowers for CA wildfire aid: http://reviews.mtbr.com/santa-cruz-creates-special-hightowers-for-ca-wildfire-damage

• 2018 North American Enduro Cup: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/2018-north-american-enduro-cup.html

• How to use XD driver's on Intense hubs

• Why Grand Junction, CO should be on your list of riding destinations

• How to fix a scratch in your stanchion

• How to know which size bike to order, every time

• Which bike bag is best

• How to travel with your bike

• MTB brake companies compared

• Best brakes for XC racing

• Best brakes for trail/Enduro riding

• Best brakes for DH riding

• Are expensive brakes worth it?

• Shimano XTR vs. XT vs. SLX

• SRAM Guide RSC vs. RS. vs R vs. T

• How to set your brakes up like a pro

• Which brake pads are best for different conditions

• Stans Wheels & hubs: https://www.notubes.com/shop/wheels-rims

• Race Face Vault Hubs: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/race-face-offers-standalone-vault-j-bend-hub-wade-simmons.html