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July 23, 2025 105 mins

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In this episode of The Inside Line podcast, host Shawn Spomer is joined by Jason Schroeder and Charlie Sponsel—newly dubbed “Hater in Chief”—to share and discuss the most hilariously frustrating "dumb bike problems" posted by the Vital MTB community.

Inspired by a forum thread started by Vital member seanfisseli, the episode is a mix of laughs and learning, as the crew reads real stories of forgotten bikes, confusing mystery noises, exploding tires, near-misses with safety goggles and expensive rabbit holes of misdiagnosed mechanical issues. The crew highlights how common and relatable these mishaps are. They reflect on the increasingly complex nature of modern bikes, the pitfalls of assumptions, and the value of hands-on troubleshooting experience. 

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