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The Pinkbike Podcast2024 Pinkbike Awards Winners: The Best Bike, Innovations, Value & MoreIn a special end-of-year podcast, Henry is joined by Kaz, Matt, and Dario to talk through the winners of each category, as well as explain the rationale behind the choices.00:08:50 Value Product of the Year00:14:31 Value Mountain Bike of the Year00:25:16 E-MTB of the Year00:45:13 Innovation of the Year01:05:42 Suspension Product of the Year01:22:01 Product of the Year01:32:41 Mountain Bike of the Year2024-12-261h 52The Pinkbike PodcastWhat Your Greatest Moment on a Mountain Bike, and Can You Be Too Heavy for XC?In this Q&A, we answer a lot of your questions about breaking your bike and how to make your bike look as bad as Dario's. To get your question answered, tag an editor in your comment or leave us a voice message at speakpipe.com/pinkbike.2024-09-1956 minThe Pinkbike PodcastHow Much Difference the Bike Really Makes, and Splitting Etiquette and GatekeepingIn this Q&A we answer a lot of your questions about everything from fueling your rides, what makes the difference at the highest level, and why Matt Beer will always be faster than us (and probably you too). To get your question answered, tag an editor in your comment or leave us a voice message at speakpipe.com/pinkbike.2024-09-121h 00The Pinkbike PodcastIs Everything Really Just Going Around in Circles?We answer your questions and talk about winning pedals, useless graphs and suspension gearboxes (again). To get your question answered, tag an editor in your comment or leave us a voice message at speakpipe.com/pinkbike.2024-09-0446 minThe Pinkbike PodcastSpecialized’s MTB Product Team on Moving to Auburn, New Suspension Concepts, & Rider FeedbackLast month Dario and Brian traveled down to Auburn, California to tour Specialized’s new facility and record a podcast. We were the first media through the door of their new Auburn Innovation Centre, and got to peek behind the curtain of the Ride Dynamics team—arguably the most influential product development team in our industry.The office itself was still under construction. In contrast to Specialized’s Morgan Hill headquarters, this new office in Auburn feels much more practical, with less glamour. A place where things get done with a minimum of distraction.We record...2024-06-201h 54The Pinkbike PodcastEliot Jackson on the Early Days of Pinkbike, Creating Diversity in the Bike Industry & MoreEliot Jackson has been a busy guy after retiring from World Cup DH racing. He's a Red Bull commentator, an ambassador for various cycling brands, the founder of Grow Cycling Foundation, and the organizer of a brand new event called Aspire. As you can imagine from listening to him on live broadcasts, he's a really fun guy to chat with and Alicia, Brian and I were lucky to catch up with him earlier this month before he headed to Australia to commentate at Red Bull Hardline.Our free flowing conversation ranges from his early...2024-02-291h 25The Pinkbike PodcastGetting to Know Pinkbike's Sarah MooreSarah Moore is incredibly important to the Pinkbike, cross-synergized ecosystem of symbiotic workflow, not least because she guides so much content and new coverage. Here, she and Henry talk about her racing World Cups, "what's good", women in the industry, and the slightly more light-hearted side of breaking both arms.2024-02-221h 08
The Ride CompanionDan Wolfe on EDR's uncertain future, working for Pinkbike, the Irish mountain bike scene and moreDan Wolfe is a former World Cup downhill and EDR racer from Ireland, known to many for his live reporting from events for Pinkbike. During the episode, Dan talks about growing up in Ireland and how he discovered mountain biking through his older brother. He also discusses how he first started racing downhill, becoming one of the early riders to switch to enduro, and speculates on what the future could look like for EDR. Dan walks us through how he began managing social media accounts for Pinkbike, his true love for being at/reporting from events, and his keen...2023-12-201h 39The Pinkbike PodcastThe Man Who's Seen It All at Pinkbike Racing With Harry JenkinsonHarry and Henry spent a lot of time together over the 2022 race season and here we reunite for a very informal chat about life on the circuit, as well as giving Harry's insight into life at PBR.2023-12-1956 minThe Pinkbike PodcastBen Cathro On Leading Pinkbike Racing, Troubleshooting His Brain & Focusing On His StrengthsBen Cathro is someone who helps the rest of us understand World Cup racing by making videos breaking it down. His video work with Pinkbike led him to start Pinkbike Racing, and now he's led the team for two seasons. Ben himself is a racer, coach, video creator, team manager, team mentor, father, husband, friend... in this episode, we talk about the struggle of managing all of it, both with the team and as a person, plus he tells me about his process, his retirement from racing, and more. I really enjoyed Ben's openness and thoughtfulness, and I hope...2023-12-1457 minThe Pinkbike PodcastMike Levy's Last PodcastMike Kazimer and Brian Park sit down with Mike Levy in a cold, cramped garage to reflect on his time at Pinkbike and read a bunch of stories from coworkers and industry friends. We also take a short detour about aliens, bigfoot, and sim racing, before talking about Levy's plans for the future and ending the podcast before we get all emotional and weird. Apologies in advance for the strong language, this one is a bit raw. All the best, Levy.2023-12-071h 45The Pinkbike PodcastThibault Laly Explains His Many Roles at Pinkbike RacingThibault Laly is a dedicated racer who has spent time on a variety of teams, and for the past two seasons has represented Pinkbike Racing at the top of the game. In this episode, we chat about the story of his racing career so far, this year's Hardline, and what it's like to balance his many PBR responsibilities.2023-11-2346 min
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Ihr wollt uns unterstützen? Hier geht's zu unserem Steady2023-11-171h 15The Pinkbike PodcastGetting to Know Pinkbike Fast Guy Matt BeerMatt Beer joined Pinkbike in 2021 and has made himself a something of a niche in the interveening time - testing downhill bikes, as well as contributing towards the editorial departments efforts in everything from Field Tests to gear reviews. Prior to Pinkbike, however, Matt won two national downhill championships and Henry was eager to learn more.2023-09-141h 26The Pinkbike PodcastGetting to Know Alicia LeggettAlicia has been with Pinkbike for several years and, at Crankworx Whistler, we had the opportunity to sit down and get to know her a little better in a candid and informal conversation. Some of the elements in this conversation are unfiltered, open, and at times quite frank, which we hope isn't too out of place for regular Pinkbike Podcast listeners. At the very worst, you'll at least know us a little better for it.2023-08-181h 15The Pinkbike PodcastThe Heaviest Freeride Moments in Nothing's For Free (with Tippie and Westerlund)A partnership between Freeride Entertainment, Outside Studios, and Pinkbike, Nothing's For Free is a full length film that takes a deep dive into the evolution of freeride mountain biking—and the enormous sacrifices that have been made in the name of the sport's progression. From fringe sport to global phenomenon, the film chronicles a three-decade journey with the pioneers, visionaries, and industry masterminds that pushed the sport to where it is today. Some of the footage in this film will change the sport forever, and we're so excited for the mountain bike world to see it. Brian Pa...2023-08-011h 15The Pinkbike PodcastGetting to Know Taj MihelichIn our Getting to Know series we're taking time to sit down with Pinkbike contributors and staff and getting to know them better. If you're familiar with our website, you've probably spent a great deal of time looking at Taj's drawings. In this podcast, I take the opportunity to sit down with him while he's in Whistler and learn a little more about his life in cycling.We talk BMX backgrounds, concussion, life as a pro, and wildly misquote philosophers that may or may not even exist.2023-07-211h 01The Pinkbike PodcastGetting to Know Mike KazimerYou may have seen our "Getting to Know" series of interviews, where we talk with the great and good of racing and mountain biking to understand to them better or maybe just familiarise ourselves with their career.We thought we'd bring that to a long-form interview format with some Pinkbike staff and contributors. I'll try and squeeze them in over the summer as and when time allows. Is there anyone you're desperate to hear from? Let me know in the comments section.2023-07-1458 min
Feeding Off Each OtherEp 49. Pinkbike’s Brian Park on Being the Director of Mountain BikeHead of Mountain Bike at Pinkbike, Brian Park, joined us to talk running the biggest mountain bike website in the world, the history of Pinkbike, having to get airlifted off a mountain with a broken arm, his love of 3D printing, and more.2023-06-291h 44The Pinkbike PodcastMaking Bikepacking as Unpleasant as Possible with Tom BradshawEx-Pinkbike presenter Tom Bradshaw has been doing a lot of traveling since he left Canada. However, on a quick trip back to BC we got a chance to chat with him and find out what he's been up to, why he loves hardtails and if he's ever going to come back to Canada for good.2023-06-2345 min
The Mind Mountain Podcast#20 - Christina Chappetta - on staying grounded, leaving negativity out of riding, and life at PinkBike!On today's episode, I got to have a chat with Christina Chappetta. Christina is a bit of a local legend in the Whistler mountain biking community, known for her incredible energy and passion for the sport. With her background in enduro racing and current role as a video producer and presenter at PinkBike, Christina has a wealth of firsthand knowledge about the highs and lows of mountain biking.During our conversation, we dive into Christina's philosophies for a successful and fun ride, as well as the tactics she uses to stay present and level-headed when f...2023-05-171h 18
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 168 - Henry & Levy's Formula One Pre-season Cold TakesThe first race of the 2023 F1 season is here and so are Henry and Levy with their terrible opinions. We also get into Checo suing Pinkbike, and Levy shares his story about that one time he touched Jenson Button. 2023-03-0358 min
The Chicken Line - Mountain Bike - MTB en Español#70 Ares Masip nos cuenta su experiencia en Pinkbike Academy y más...Conocí a Ares en una carrera en Loudenvielle en 2021 y me contó como llegó a la bici... me encantó su historia de vida y como se tomaba este deporte.
Luego, carrera a carrera fue mostrando que además de tomárselo muy bien lo hacia muy bien y fueron llegando buenos resultados, sponsors y viajes por todo el mundo.
Este año le llegó una oportunidad genial, participar en la Pinkbike Academy el reality del MTB Enduro y no la dejó pasar...
Espero que les guste la entrevista tanto como yo disfruté de hacerla y conozcan mas a Ares que seguirá ha...2022-10-2852 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 142 - The Pinkbike Racing Podcast: Episode #8 - Val di Sole World Cup Wrap-upHenry Quinney, Ben Cathro, and Max Rendall take you to the final World Cup of 2022. 2022-09-0742 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 141 - Why The Comments Are ImportantWill we ever close down the Pinkbike comment section?2022-09-011h 04
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 136 - The Pinkbike Racing Podcast: Episode #7 - MSA World Cup DH Post-Race Wrap-UpHenry Quinney and Ben Cathro recap an exciting MSA World Cup. 2022-08-0852 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 135 - The Pinkbike Racing Podcast: Episode #6 - Vallnord World Cup DH Post-Race Wrap-UpThis week, Ben, Harry, and I get stuck into why racers would ever want to form a union, how to organize a piss-up in a brewery, and all the other top stories from the Andorran World Cup, not least the racing.2022-07-1848 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 132 - The Pinkbike Racing Podcast: Episode #5 - Lenzerheide World Cup Wrap-UpHenry Quinney and Ben Cathro take you behind the scenes at the Lenzerheide World Cup race. 2022-07-1145 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 126 - "One More Run" and Other MTB SuperstitionsSorry, but I absolutely refuse to do "one more run" with you.2022-06-101h 10
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 125 - Nino Schurter's Mechanic on Fast Race Bikes & His Favorite ToolsYanick Gyger explains why electronic drivetrains make so much sense for racing, some of the tricks he uses to make sure Nino's bike is as fast and efficient as possible, and why his toolbox is way smaller than you might expect.2022-06-021h 19
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 124 - Bike Parks or E-Bikes?Bike park season is finally upon us, at least for some riders on the top half of the world, which means party laps, jump lines, and maybe some tired hands.2022-05-2654 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 123 - Fort William World Cup Wrap-Up PodcastHenry and Cathro take you behind the scenes at the Fort William World Cup race. 2022-05-2453 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 122 - Do Social Media & Mountain Biking Go Together?Do you share a highlight reel from every ride or stick to only posting selfies?2022-05-191h 08
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 121 - How To Film Red Bull Rampage and Field Tests with the PB Video and Photo TeamMax and Tom take you behind the scenes while shooting at Rampage, Crankworx, and the Field Tests.2022-05-121h 19
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 120 - Gee Atherton on Titanium Additive Manufacturing, Million Dollar Machines, and 3 New BikesAtherton Bikes' Chief Designer Rob Gow and engineer Ben Farmer explain the advantages and challenges of additive manufacturing, why they need buckets of titanium dust and a million-dollar hopper machine, and some details of their unreleased 130mm-travel trail bike.2022-05-051h 00
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 119 - Road Trips Gone Horribly WrongAll I need is a family-sized bag of Flamin' Hot Cheetos, some bikes, and the open road. 2022-04-281h 05
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 118 - Music and Mountain BikingThe music that's forever on our two-wheeled playlists, why Sail by Awolnation is the best, and Kazimer's life-long obsession with screamo.2022-04-2154 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 117 - Mountain Biking's Worst (or Best) Cliché CrimesI can't believe we missed "quiver killer."2022-04-141h 00
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 116 - New Bikes and Gear from Sea OtterWe get into the details of Contra Bikes' steel high pivot machine, EXT's new air shock, a ton of fresh clothing, X-Fusion's wireless dropper post, and a whole bunch more.2022-04-1132 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 115 - We Are One's CEO Talks Future DH Bike, E-Bikes, & Domestic ManufacturingDustin is an open book about the challenges (and advantages) of manufacturing their carbon rims and Arrival frame in Canada.2022-04-0953 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 114 - The Placebo Effect and Your New Mountain BikeIs your new bike better... Or do you just want to believe that it's better?2022-04-0751 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 113 - Your Questions Answered by the PB EditorsWe talk about the bikes we've liked the least, bushing play, cables routed through stems, doing a Field Test in Florida, and even some long-distance relationship advice that you should probably ignore.2022-03-3157 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 112 - Lourdes World Cup Post-Race Wrap-up PodcastHenry, Ben, and James talk about the first World Cup race of 2022, including long lift lines, fast juniors, and a resurgent Amaury Pierron. 2022-03-2857 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 111 - Welcome to the Pinkbike World Cup Racing PodcastIt's all downhill from here, with Henry Quinney and Ben Cathro as they follow the World Cup circuit and take you with them to see what happens behind the scenes. 2022-03-2328 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 111 - Welcome to the Pinkbike World Cup Racing PodcastIt's all downhill from here, with Henry Quinney and Ben Cathro as they follow the World Cup circuit and take you with them to see what happens behind the scenes. 2022-03-2228 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 110 - Reinventing the Mountain Bike PoorlyWhat do one-piece wheels, linkage forks, and air-powered drivetrains all have in common?2022-03-1754 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 109 - Berm Peak's Seth Alvo on Making Videos 24/7, Soul Rides, and Building a Bike ParkThere's more to it than a GoPro and iMovie...2022-03-151h 20
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 108 - Behind the Scenes at the Value Bike Field TestCactus, rattlesnakes, and nine value-minded mountain bikes. 2022-03-0538 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 107 - How (And Why) Did You Start Mountain Biking?Did someone introduce you to riding, or did you stumble into and never looked back? 2022-02-2454 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 106 - What's Your Ideal Ride Look Like?Most rides are a good time, but what does your perfect day on the bike look like?2022-02-1847 min
The Chicken Line - Mountain Bike - MTB en Español#49 Flo Espineira ¿Que aprendio en el Pinkbike Academy y en su carrera?Flo corre en bici desde los 11 años y siempre quiso ser corredora profesional, primero en le XC y luego en el Enduro. Hizo mucho esfuerzo por estar en el top10 de las chicas y lo consiguió en muchos momentos en las EWS, pero a fines del año pasado tuvo una oportunidad tremenda y la supo aprovechar, entro a la Pinkbike Academy, un reality show que organiza la conocida revista Pinkbike y Flo ganó el concurso para, además de ganar un premio, entrar a formar parte del equipo Orbea de Enduro.
EN esta entrevista, recorremos con Flo su carre...2022-02-111h 00
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 105 - The 3 Bike Budget ChallengeWe pick the bikes we'd want to own at $1,000, $3,000, and $6,000 USD. 2022-02-101h 05
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 104 - Lachlan Morton on How to be a Happy Bike Racer and the World's Longest ClimbLachlan talks about what it takes to compete at the highest level and how that can bring out the worst in some people, wild tours in Columbia and Eastern Europe, and mountain biking at Leadville and across the 142-mile Kokopelli Trail.2022-02-051h 03
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 103 - Secrets from the World Cup Pits with Henry QuinneyBlacked out tires, glued on fake fork dials, and what it's like to wrench for the fastest racers in the world.2022-02-041h 00
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 102 - Should MTB Media Be Going to Press Camps?A behind-the-scenes look at costly press camps, but should the media even be going to them at all?2022-02-031h 23
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 101 - MTB Tradeshows ExplainedAlways wanted to go to a tradeshow? We explain how Interbike, Eurobike, Sea Otter, and the Taipei Cycle Show work and what it's like to attend them.2022-01-271h 21
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 100 - Q&A with the PB EditorsWe're back in action for 2022 and answering your questions about mountain bikes (and aliens) for our 100th episode.2022-01-201h 18
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 99 - New Year, New You?A doable list or just a bunch of bike-related resolutions that we'll abandon by the second week of January?2021-12-2456 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 98 - Field Test Trail Bike DebriefSix aluminum, carbon, and steel trail bikes, varying ideas of what that even means, and liberal use of purple and toothpaste. Plenty to talk about, including a bunch of your questions from each review.2021-12-231h 27
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 97 - Can We Predict the Future of Mountain Biking?Looking into our hazy crystal ball and making a bunch of terrible guesses about 2022.2021-12-1659 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 96 - PBA Contestant Israel Carrillo on Riding in Mexico and Why It's Not Always About SpeedThe riding scene in Mexico, what Israel brings to the table that a quicker racer might not, and how his time at the Pinkbike Academy went.2021-12-1044 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 95 - Field Test Down-Country Bike DebriefThe Field Test bikes we wanted to keep, why we didn't get on with a few of them, and what we'd change to make them even better.2021-12-091h 09
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 94 - Pinkbike Academy Contestant Tori WoodThousands of riders from all over the world applied, but only ten made the big show. Now it's time to catch up with some of the PBA competitors, starting with Squamish local Tori Wood.2021-12-0333 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 93 - Staying Motivated and Overcoming BurnoutThe fire will come back, though, which is exactly what we're talking about on today's show. A lack of motivation or burnout can afflict anyone, from the average Joe and Jane to the best riders and racers in the world, so today we're chatting about how to fight that cloudy feeling with strategies to keep you pedaling. 2021-12-021h 11
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 92 - Why Bike Weight Doesn't Matter As Much As You Might ThinkA lot of things have changed with mountain bikes over the last decade or so, but some obvious ones are an increase in both capability and weight. The two go hand in hand, of course, and while a contemporary trail bike comes in a few pounds heavier than it might have many years ago, I think we can all agree it's nice to know that your headtube (probably) won't peel off anytime soon, that your four-piston brakes can stop you like a brick wall, and that the only tacos you'll be seeing are the delicious kind. And not only...2021-11-2653 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 91 - Riding Every Double Black in the Whistler Bike Park with Christina Chappetta Christina Chappetta set out to ride every double black in the Whistler Bike Park in a single day because, er, why not? If you're hoping to get to Whistler in the future, or if you just appreciate a solid day of riding, this episode might be for you. Christina explains how she planned the day, why it was far from a slam dunk, and what made it such a rowdy seven hours of descending.2021-11-2539 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 90 - Is Supre the Future of Trouble-Free Drivetrains?Cedric Eveleigh, the man behind Supre, says that the four key elements are durability, efficiency, chain damping, and a lower unsprung mass, all on a proprietary high-pivot full-suspension platform, and we've got him on today's show to hear how it came to be and where it might be going.2021-11-1945 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 89 - The Derailleur PickleEpisode 89 sees the crew chat about all things drivetrain, from the so-called "good ol' days" when nothing was that good, our favorite drivetrain tips and tricks, our dream set-ups, gearboxes and cranks with gearboxes, and also how today's drivetrains could be even better. We also dream about having our own EGS Up Cage and White Industries LMDS derailleurs, although a Shimano Airlines system would also be near the top of the list.2021-11-1855 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 88 - Mountain Biking on the CheapWith a bit of smart shopping, you might be able to find yourself a great bike, new fork, brakes, or whatever else you might need at a reasonable price. The key, of course, is to figure out what it's worth spending a few extra fun tokens on, and when it's better to save them for the next time you need a fresh set of Minions.2021-11-1141 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 87 - How To Love Riding When it's Cold and WetEpisode 87 sees Mike Kazimer, Sarah Moore, Henry Quinney, and I go over our tips for staying warm and somewhat dry, set-up advice to keep your bike running smoothly, and even share some cautionary tales about what notto do if you want to stay warm.2021-11-041h 05
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 86 - Greg Minnaar on the Honda DH Bike, World Cup Racing, and Staying Fast ForeverCan you imagine having the skills, fitness, strength, and mental fortitude to win a single World Cup downhill race? That's essentially impossible for all but a few of us, regardless of how hard we train. But there are also those inimitable racers who not only win a World Cup or three, but also defy the passing of time to keep winning... Despite much younger competitors pushing the sport to new heights. Having won four World Championships, with his first and most recent coming eighteen years apart, Greg Minnaar is definitely on that list.2021-10-281h 16
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 85 - Is the Red Bull Rampage Too Slopestyle?Our sport is full of gnarly people doing gnarly things, be it cross-country racers pushing their bodies to the limit, downhillers finding the limits of traction and handling, or just that local rider going so damn hard, far, or huge without having to tell the world about it. Everyone town has a few, don't they? But I don't think it's out of line to say that the Red Bull Rampage is, without a doubt, the rowdiest, scariest, most intense riding out there.2021-10-141h 08
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 84 - Explaining RockShox's Computer Controlled SuspensionRather than you reaching down to flip the pedal-assist switch, Flight Attendant manages the fork and shock's compression in real-time, constantly adding or subtracting damping as required and, importantly, to varying degrees depending on how you want your bike to behave and the terrain you're on. If all that sounds complicated, that's because it is. There's a lot to unpack, which is what today's episode is all about; Mike Kazimer, Sarah Moore, Henry Quinney, and I talk about what Flight Attendant is like on the trail, what the heck Bias Adjust does, how the fork now adjusts the shock's...2021-10-071h 06
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 83 - Does Carbon Fiber Belong On Mountain Bikes?Given that our needs can vary from having to survive being tossed aside mid-air at the dirt jumps all day, meeting some cross-country racer's fetish for being the lightest such and such on the market, having to withstand a season of downhill racing at Bootleg Canyon, or hopefully just survive a couple years of abuse on your over-taxed trail bike. And when a carbon fiber component (or frame) does fail, especially in a calamitous way as it often does when it gives up, you'll be able to find countless other riders with similar stories.2021-09-301h 08
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 82 - Behind the Scenes at Field TestJust as with previous examples, this Field Test was all about comparing test bikes to each other, a cage match of sorts but on the trail, and the fleet included some of the most interesting bikes on the market. Of course, the pickings were a bit slim this year given the lack of bikes anywhere, but our goal was to represent a spectrum of what's available, from the efficient We Are One to the heavy-hitting Norco Range. And the same goes for the eMTBs, with the relatively lightweight Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL contrasting the chonky Range VLT and its 900...2021-09-241h 29
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 81 - You've Got Questions, We've (Maybe) Got AnswersToday's episode sees Mike Kazimer, Henry Quinney, RC, and I get through around half of the questions I had originally planned on answering. There'll be another Q&A podcast in the near future, but this one covers everything from high-end aftermarket shocks, hardest challenges, explaining World Cup downhill racing, suction cup bike racks, standards, interviews with CEOs, our favorite underdog brands, and a ton of other questions. Did we answer yours?2021-09-161h 46
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 80 - The Best Vehicles for Mountain BikersWhile we all love riding bikes, sometimes our vehicles go hand-in-glove with our sport. Today's podcast sees Alica Legget, Mike Kazimer, James Smurthwaite, and I talk about the vehicles that make sense for mountain bikers, vehicles that don't make any sense but that we want anyway, trucks versus vans, tips for good van living, and what kind of bike racks make the most sense.2021-09-101h 04
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 79 - What's The Future of eMTBs?There was much dissent when eMTBs first began to show up on Pinkbike, with both commenters and a few editors being less than enthusiastic about battery-powered bicycles on the homepage. Fast forward a few years and we have way more eMTBs and much less protesting, although I'm almost positive that Pinkbike's optional filter has something to do with that. Either way, it's about time for us to do an entire podcast about them.2021-09-021h 26
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 78 - Modern Geometry ExplainedIt’s geometry that’s had the most significant and consequential impact on how our bikes perform. Podcast #78 sees the crew explain how geometry numbers have changed over the years and what that means on the trail, compare some modern numbers and talk about if longer and slacker is simply always better, and we of course explain what all the terms mean.2021-08-281h 16
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 77 - Interview with Outside CEO, Robin ThurstonThe news of Outside acquiring Pinkbike saw nearly 1,700 comments posted under the July 14th press release, with most being equal parts surprise, disapproval, and ''spirited debate.'' And while that concern is no doubt justified, I'll be honest with you: we didn't have the answers to most of your questions and concerns, and we had plenty of questions ourselves.2021-08-241h 05
The Average Watts PodcastEpisode #30 Mike Levy Pinkbike EditorIn E30, I chat with Pinkbike Editor Mike Levy. I had a blast getting to have a coffee shop style chat with Mike to learn a bit about his adventures in cycling, as well as what goes into being one of the best bike editor/reviewers in the industry. One of the things I found interesting was how Mike spends a lot of time on his gravel bike. Like most of us riding bikes is a release and Mike is no different and rides a gravel bike to escape the mountain bike. 2021-08-2058 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 76 - MTB Originals and CopycatsThere are all sorts of complicated laws and rules about these things, of course, with long-winded explanations when copyrights, trademarks, and patents are involved with intellectual property, but the last thing we want to do on this podcast is to put you guys to sleep, so we’re not gonna go down those boring roads. Instead, we've come up with a bunch of examples of products that have been imitated over the years.2021-08-191h 01
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 75 - Things MTB Brands Waste Money OnHave you ever looked at a bike and thought, ''What the hell were they thinking?'' Because we have, and not just about bikes. From 80lbs of cardboard packaging to pricey video shoots to the costs of running a factory World Cup team, brands can sometimes seem like they're burning money and getting a questionable return on their investment.2021-08-131h 07
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 74 - The Best Trails We’ve Ridden and What Makes Them So SpecialA 5,000-foot steep ass climb up a gravel road in the blazing summer heat while wearing oversized knee pads and riding an overweight trail bike with DH tires and an idler pulley? We’re happy to do it if the singletrack is good. Today’s podcast is all about the trails; we’re gonna talk about the singletrack that each of us loves and why, the factors that make a good trail so good and less good trail a lot less good, why we owe everything to the people that build trails, and some trail features that either blew our mi...2021-08-0551 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 73 - The Details That Matter (and Some That Shouldn't)Tire pressure and suspension sag, of course, but do you also need your cable housing to be perfectly parallel or your dropper post to sit flush with the top of the seat tube?2021-07-301h 16
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 72 - Hey Outers!We discuss being acquired by Outside and what that means for the future of Pinkbike—how things might look like down the road, mean comments, and why we're cautiously optimistic about all this.2021-07-2354 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 71 - The Story of Mountain Biking’s Most Interesting Man: Richard Cunningham Pt. 2RC tells about his time at Mountain Bike Action and testing some of the wildest - and most unreliable - bikes ever created, his opinion of the internet before and after joining Pinkbike, his most important lesson for writing bike reviews, thoughts on e-bikes, and he answers a handful of reader questions.2021-07-092h 04
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 55: The Hardtail Episodeepisode 65 sees us talk about the pros and cons of riding without rear-suspension, why there aren't many hardtails reviewed on Pinkbike, and how to get the most out of your hardtail.2021-06-031h 11
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 55 - Big Dumb Rides & Staying MotivatedEveryone has different motivations for getting out on a ride. Some riders use spreadsheets and cycling computers to chase goals, whether that's a certain number of vertical feet each ride, or a larger, season-long target. Others are happy leaving the screens behind, motivated instead by progression. Trying a new move, working on those cornering and manual skills - sometimes mixing it up is all it takes to regain any motivation that may have waned. Many of us here at Pinkbike have an affinity for big dumb rides, but Henry Quinney, a recent addition to the tech team, might take...2021-04-0250 min
MTB Podcast_by Mountain Lovers#9 Míša Pačáková - Pinkbike Academy bola ako letný tábor, zážitok na celý životÚčastníčka reality show PINKBIKE ACADEMY, češka žijúca a jazdiaca v kanadskom Whistleri...2021-01-2451 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 40 - The Pinkbike Awards!The Pinkbike Awards are our way of highlighting the people, performances, events, and gear that stood out to us over the previous twelve months. Categories include Mountain Bike of the Year, Value Mountain Bike of the Year, Suspension Product of the Year, Component of the Year, Value component of the Year, Innovation of the Year, and a bunch of others that we talk about in episode 40. We explain our nominations for each category, why we chose each winner, and answer your questions from the awards articles.2021-01-121h 22
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 38 - The Pinkbike Editor's 2020 Best-Of PicksThe end of the year means two things: it's time for a bunch of resolutions that definitely won't pan out, and every website doing a bunch of questionable best-of lists. And while our annual Pinkbike Awards are our official way of recognizing some of the year's most impressive products, people, and events, each editor also puts together a list of their personal favorites from the past twelve months. Thing is, we pretty much all disagree with each other, which brings us to the theme of today's podcast.2020-12-3048 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 37 - The 2020 Privateer Season with Ben CathroBen Cathro had been part of our downhill coverage for multiple seasons prior to him officially joining the Pinkbike team as presenter and race correspondent, and 2020 saw the return of the Privateer video series with Cathro as the focus. But with Corona throwing a wrench into basically everything world-wide, Ben's season of World Cup racing didn't exactly go as planned. Closed borders, serious injuries, suspension testing, and double-header events on borrowed bikes that lead to a first-time podium all made it an unforgettable year.2020-12-241h 20
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 33 - Behind the Scenes at Pinkbike AcademyFind out how the contestants were chosen, the best moment that didn't make the final cut, the answer to the most-asked question in the comments, and more. As always, we also chatted about the latest mountain bike news, and answered a few listener questions.2020-12-0236 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 20: Mountain Bike Conspiracy TheoriesWhile Levy would have loved to talk about Bob Lazar, tic-tac UAPs, and strange US military patents, Kazimer insisted on keeping it about bikes. So, is there really a derailleur cabal? And what about all those so-called "spy shots" that sure seem staged? Does Pinkbike really have a stake in Scribd? And are bike companies planning to screw you over with hub spacing?2020-08-2853 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 19 - The Hardtail EpisodeThere isn’t a ton of hardtail content on Pinkbike, but that doesn't mean we've completely forgotten about them, especially as we're aiming to put more time and effort towards value-minded bikes and products in the future. After all, ditching rear-suspension is a sure-fire way to save some big coin. Of course, there are more reasons to ride a hardtail than the price tag, as anyone who spends all their time on one might tell you...2020-08-2151 min
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 14 - What Bikes Would Pinkbike Editors Buy?In case it wasn't already obvious, mountain bike editors have it very, very good. We at Pinkbike, along with a relatively small group of equally spoiled people around the globe, get to ride and write about the latest and most interesting mountain bikes. A lot of them cost more than anyone in their right mind would ever spend on a bicycle, but a lot of us aren't in our right minds, are we? Halo-level bikes with five-digit price tags are often what brands prefer to send us to be reviewed - they don't want a set of inexpensive, troublesome...2020-07-1643 min