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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 69 - The Questionable and Strange Bikes We've Owned
Sarah Moore joins us to rate each bike according to our three choices: 'Trade it for an Xbox' if the bike is really scary, 'Hang on the wall to admire' if it's…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 68 - Mountain Biking's Unsung Heroes
Episode 68 is all about the unsung heroes of our sport, from the pioneers in the early days, under the radar ultra-distance racers, talented photographers…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 67 - The Life and Times of Richard Cunningham
Episode 68 is the first of a multi-part series of talking to RC about his love of flying, building his own planes and teaching himself how to fly (yes, you…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 66 - In The Workshop with RC
Today's podcast is all about working on and repairing bikes, from the fun jobs to the dirty ones, to having to install twenty tire inserts for the Field Test…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 65 - The Hardtail Episode
episode 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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 64 - Who's On Your MTB Mount Rushmore?
The massive faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln on the real Mount Rushmore are meant to represent the first…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 63 - Worst Bike Buying Mistakes
When you really boil it down, it seems like there are two types of purchasing people: those who buy with their head and those who buy with their heart. And…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 62 - Editor Preferences and Why They Matter
We all have our preferences, and no matter how objective and impartial we are, they can still color our reviews. That's why we try to be transparent about…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 61 - Athlete Pay, Lycra, Equality and More from the State of the Sport Survey
With our State of the Sport Survey, James Smurthwaite and Henry Quinney reached out to nearly 200 top professional riders. The goal was to piece together the…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 60 - What Kind of Mountain Biker do You Want to Be?
Today's podcast sees Mike Kazimer, Alicia Legget, Brian Park, and Mike Levy talk about being a certain type of rider, why we used to think focusing on a single…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 59 - Value Bike Field Trip Surprises and Spoilers
Podcast 59 sees Sarah Moore and Mike Levy talk about how the Field Trip bikes performed, our winners and losers, some surprises, and where we think some value…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 58 - Debunking Mountain Biking's Biggest Myths
In this episode, we debunk some of the most common myths, including the idea that you need to learn how to ride on a hardtail (you don't), that "no brakes and…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 57 - What Were the Best (and Worst) Trends in Mountain Biking?
For this week's podcast, we decided to take a look at the trends in mountain biking over the years and decide which ones might be ripe for a comeback.
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 56 - What Are the Most Important Inventions in Mountain Biking?
For this week's episode, we decided to take a look back at the most important inventions in mountain bike history. Our special guest this week is Richard…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 55 - Big Dumb Rides & Staying Motivated
Everyone has different motivations for getting out on a ride. Some riders use spreadsheets and cycling computers to chase goals, whether that's a certain…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 54 - Best & Worst MTB Product Marketing
Mountain bike marketing is a balancing act, and companies are constantly trying to find the recipe that will attract the attention of savvy riders in a…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 53 - Should Climbers Still Have the Right of Way?
Traditionally, downhill riders have been told that the uphill rider has the right of way. After all, the descender has gravity on their side, and it can be…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 52 - Our Most Embarrassing MTB Moments
Last week's episode saw us spend far too much time talking about spy shots, embargoes, and how we handle all that stuff, but it's time to shift gears. I don’t…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 51 - Should MTB Media Post Spy Shots?
There are a few different kinds of so-called 'spy shots,' be it a brand rolling their unreleased bike through the Whistler village during Crankworx in the…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 50 - Are Bikes Actually Getting Less Expensive? (Value Bike Field Test Preview)
We are currently on the Sunshine Coast, BC, where we're testing ten price-conscious mountain bikes. Not only that, five of them are hardtails that all cost way…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 49 - What's The Best DH Bike?
It's about time for us to test some of the latest downhill bikes, which is exactly what our own Dan Roberts has been up to for the past few months with…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 48 - Rides That Went Horribly Wrong... And Why That Made Them So Good
Of the thousands and thousands of rides we've been on, it's often the ones that went completely south that we remember first.
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 47 - High Pivot Bikes: The Good, The Bad, and The Why?
With all these high-pivot bikes out there, it's probably time for us to dig into the design and talk about inherent traits, what they can excel at, their…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 46 - RockShox Zeb VS Fox 38
Fox's new 38 and RockShox's also-new Zeb are both burly single-crown forks that employ 38mm diameter upper tubes, high-end dampers, and a lot of travel to be…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 45 - What Makes A Good Riding Buddy?
For some of us, it's all about the conversation, while others enjoy riding with someone who's pedaling too hard to eke out more than a few grunts on the way…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 44 - Mountain Bike Suspension Decoded
Mountain bike suspension can offer impressive performance and adjustability, and you can even get it in a package that's been optimized to within a few grams…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 43 - Dangerholm's Wildest Custom Mountain Bikes
There are bike dorks and then there are bike dorks. Today's podcast sees Gustav Gullholm, AKA Dangerholm on Instagram, take us through some of his wildest…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 42 - Mountain Biking Guilty Pleasures
It's safe to say that all of us have at least one or three guilty pleasures, things that we're into but maybe we'd rather not broadcast to the world. You know…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 41 - Racing Rumours and Team Changes
With many top-tier racers changing teams or finding themselves without a sponsor for the coming year, this might be the silliest of silly seasons. We’ve seen…
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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 39 - Predicting the Future of Mountain Biking
The end of the year means that it's time for us to make a bunch of predictions about what 2021 holds for mountain biking, from racing to sales to new gear and…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 38 - The Pinkbike Editor's 2020 Best-Of Picks
The 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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 37 - The 2020 Privateer Season with Ben Cathro
Ben Cathro had been part of our downhill coverage for multiple seasons prior to him officially joining the Pinkbike team as presenter and race correspondent…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 36 - Grilling Kazimer about Field Test Enduro Bikes
How many enduro races did he win on the Altitude? What was the highest wheelie drop he did on the Norco Shore? Why the heck does the Propane Spindrift climb so…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 35 - Things in the Woods (Story Time with Richard Cunningham)
If you spend enough time in the forest, you’re bound to see or hear something that gives you the heebie-jeebies. Maybe it’s a set of eyes that followed you, or…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 34 - Grilling Levy about Field Test Trail Bikes
Is the Salsa Blackthorn really just a purple all-mountain bike? How is the Stumpy even rideable without Horst Link suspension? Why didn't we get a Trance X to…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 33 - Behind the Scenes at Pinkbike Academy
Find 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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 32 - What Needs to Change in the Bike Industry?
Mountain biking is pretty great right now, but there's still a lot of room for improvement.
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 31 - Wet Weather Riding Tips & Tricks
For episode 31 we turned our attention to some helpful hints for enjoying those cold and muddy rides.
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 30 - Would You Rather?
Would you rather wheelie like Wyn Masters or corner like Bryn Atkinson? Ride anytime you want or have one perfect ride per week? Episode 30 will make you…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 29 - Freeride or Die!
If you've been riding for a couple of decades or more, you might remember the golden days of freeriding where it seemed like new heights (and distances) were…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 28 - What's the Best Way to Make Women's Bikes?
Inspired by our "Things We Were Wrong About" podcast, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages to different approaches that brands take to women's bikes. We…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 27 - The World Champs Special
With everything delayed or outright canceled due to the pandemic, it's been a lean year for race fans. But when it rains, it... snows? The World Championships…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 26 - The Three Most Important Mountain Bikes
While mountain biking doesn't have the long history that most mainstream sports can brag about, our gear-centric niche has seen plenty of notable and important…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 25 - Fall Field Test Preview
The trail-ish category that I'll be on includes Giant's Live Valve-equipped Trance X Pro Advanced, Salsa's very purple Blackthorn, Ibis' fourth-generation…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 24 - Why Even Buy a DH Bike?
If you've spent any time on a proper downhill bike, you'll know why we love 'em. All that suspension, traction, and geometry, combined with more reliable…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 23 - Grim Donut 2 is Live!
The Grim Donut's conception was equal parts tongue-in-cheek and genuine curiosity, but we never thought it'd actually work. Fine, it doesn't work everywhere…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 22 - Does Your Riding Style Match Your Personality?
We've all got a buddy or two who seem to depend on nothing more than luck to hold it together, be it their life or most of their rides. They usually pull it…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 21 - Stuff We Were Wrong About
We weren't there when a teenaged Mike Kazimer said, ''Disc brakes won't ever be a thing,'' but we can certainly remember working on some examples that made us…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 20: Mountain Bike Conspiracy Theories
While 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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 19 - The Hardtail Episode
There 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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 18 - Electronics on your Mountain Bike: Good or Bad?
No, we're not talking e-bikes today. On the long list of topics that we riders seem to have strong, heartfelt opinions about, electronic components probably…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 17 - XC Field Test Insider [Spoiler Alert]
We're only halfway through our cross-country Field Test series, but this week's podcast is all about exactly that. Sarah and Levy answer a bunch of questions…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 16 - Who's Your Mountain Biking Hero?
Is there anyone in the cycling universe that you'd call a hero? What about someone you looked up to and took inspiration from? Kazimer, Brian, James, and Levy…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 15 - What's Holding Mountain Biking Back?
Modern bikes are better than ever, but that doesn't mean there's no more room for improvement. In this episode, Brian Park, Christina Chappetta, James…
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…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 13 - Are Bikes Too Regular Now?
Did you see that so-and-so released a brand new bike? It has some pivots, a shock, and even comes with geometry. Wheels, too! You can get it in that low-key…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 12 - What's the Future of Bike Shops?
Our dozenenth episode is all about hallowed ground: The local bike shop. With over thirty years of shop experience between us, Brian, Kazimer, Jimmy-James, and…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 11 - Are We Going Racing This Year?
With the heavily revised schedule running from late summer through early fall, will 2020 be known as the muddiest World Cup season ever? Will the condensed…
The Pinkbike PodcastEpisode 10 - Getting Nerdy About Bike Setup
If there's more than one way to skin a cat then there's more than 1000 ways to set up a bike. Is Levy's rebound too slow? Are Kaz's brake levers too high? The…