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The Pinkbike Podcast
A weekly update on all the latest stories from around the world of mountain biking, as well as some frank discussion about tech, racing, and everything in between. Hosted by Mike Kazimer and featuring a rotating cast of the Pinkbike editorial team and other guests.
Episodes
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 129 - Are There Too Many MTB Videos? Interview w/ IFHT's Jason Lucas
What MTB video could you watch on repeat for eternity?
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 128 - Summer Solstice Adventures
For some riders, the summer solstice is the best day for the dumbest adventures.
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 127 - Leogang World Cup DH Wrap-Up Podcast
Ben Cathro and Henry Quinney take you to very muddy Leogang to talk about the highs and lows of World Cup racing, and the difficulties of following it.
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 126 - "One More Run" and Other MTB Superstitions
Sorry, but I absolutely refuse to do "one more run" with you.
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 125 - Nino Schurter's Mechanic on Fast Race Bikes & His Favorite Tools
Yanick 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…
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.
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 123 - Fort William World Cup Wrap-Up Podcast
Henry and Cathro take you behind the scenes at the Fort William World Cup race.
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?
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 121 - How To Film Red Bull Rampage and Field Tests with the PB Video and Photo Team
Max and Tom take you behind the scenes while shooting at Rampage, Crankworx, and the Field Tests.
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 120 - Gee Atherton on Titanium Additive Manufacturing, Million Dollar Machines, and 3 New Bikes
Atherton Bikes' Chief Designer Rob Gow and engineer Ben Farmer explain the advantages and challenges of additive manufacturing, why they need buckets of…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 119 - Road Trips Gone Horribly Wrong
All I need is a family-sized bag of Flamin' Hot Cheetos, some bikes, and the open road.
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 118 - Music and Mountain Biking
The music that's forever on our two-wheeled playlists, why Sail by Awolnation is the best, and Kazimer's life-long obsession with screamo.
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 117 - Mountain Biking's Worst (or Best) Cliché Crimes
I can't believe we missed "quiver killer."
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 116 - New Bikes and Gear from Sea Otter
We 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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 115 - We Are One's CEO Talks Future DH Bike, E-Bikes, & Domestic Manufacturing
Dustin is an open book about the challenges (and advantages) of manufacturing their carbon rims and Arrival frame in Canada.
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 114 - The Placebo Effect and Your New Mountain Bike
Is your new bike better... Or do you just want to believe that it's better?
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 113 - Your Questions Answered by the PB Editors
We 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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 112 - Lourdes World Cup Post-Race Wrap-up Podcast
Henry, Ben, and James talk about the first World Cup race of 2022, including long lift lines, fast juniors, and a resurgent Amaury Pierron.
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 111 - Welcome to the Pinkbike World Cup Racing Podcast
It'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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 110 - Reinventing the Mountain Bike Poorly
What do one-piece wheels, linkage forks, and air-powered drivetrains all have in common?
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 109 - Berm Peak's Seth Alvo on Making Videos 24/7, Soul Rides, and Building a Bike Park
There's more to it than a GoPro and iMovie...
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 108 - Behind the Scenes at the Value Bike Field Test
Cactus, rattlesnakes, and nine value-minded mountain bikes.
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?
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?
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 105 - The 3 Bike Budget Challenge
We pick the bikes we'd want to own at $1,000, $3,000, and $6,000 USD.
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 104 - Lachlan Morton on How to be a Happy Bike Racer and the World's Longest Climb
Lachlan 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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 103 - Secrets from the World Cup Pits with Henry Quinney
Blacked out tires, glued on fake fork dials, and what it's like to wrench for the fastest racers in the world.
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?
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 101 - MTB Tradeshows Explained
Always 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.
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 100 - Q&A with the PB Editors
We're back in action for 2022 and answering your questions about mountain bikes (and aliens) for our 100th episode.
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?
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 98 - Field Test Trail Bike Debrief
Six 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…
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.
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 96 - PBA Contestant Israel Carrillo on Riding in Mexico and Why It's Not Always About Speed
The 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.
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 95 - Field Test Down-Country Bike Debrief
The 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.
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 94 - Pinkbike Academy Contestant Tori Wood
Thousands 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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 93 - Staying Motivated and Overcoming Burnout
The 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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 92 - Why Bike Weight Doesn't Matter As Much As You Might Think
A 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…
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 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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 89 - The Derailleur Pickle
Episode 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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 88 - Mountain Biking on the Cheap
With 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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 87 - How To Love Riding When it's Cold and Wet
Episode 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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 86 - Greg Minnaar on the Honda DH Bike, World Cup Racing, and Staying Fast Forever
Can 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…
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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 84 - Explaining RockShox's Computer Controlled Suspension
Rather 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…
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 Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 82 - Behind the Scenes at Field Test
Just 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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 81 - You've Got Questions, We've (Maybe) Got Answers
Today'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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 80 - The Best Vehicles for Mountain Bikers
While 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…
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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 78 - Modern Geometry Explained
It’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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 77 - Interview with Outside CEO, Robin Thurston
The news of Outside acquiring Pinkbike saw nearly 1,700 comments posted under the July 14th press release, with most being equal parts surprise, disapproval…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 76 - MTB Originals and Copycats
There are all sorts of complicated laws and rules about these things, of course, with long-winded explanations when copyrights, trademarks, and patents are…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 75 - Things MTB Brands Waste Money On
Have 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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 74 - The Best Trails We’ve Ridden and What Makes Them So Special
A 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…
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 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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 71 - The Story of Mountain Biking’s Most Interesting Man: Richard Cunningham Pt. 2
RC 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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 70 - The Good, Bad, and Strange Bikes We've Owned - Part 2
Today's episode is the second part of our bike ownership history chat, with the first covering Kazimer's Spooky Junebug hardtail, rattle-trap RM7, and his Iron…