Tags: The Pinkbike Podcast
Mike Levy
Dec 1, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 154 - What Are Your MTB Priorities?
When it comes to how you ride, what you ride, and where you ride, what are your priorities?
Mike Levy
Nov 24, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 153 - Headset Cable Routing is... Good?
Why are we using it if it's more complicated, more challenging to work on, and probably less reliable?
Mike Levy
Nov 18, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 152 - How To Be a Better Rider w/ Coach Joel Harwood
Minimizing terrain to maximize learning, riding with intention, and how you can't choose to be motivated or confident but you can rely on competent behaviors.
Mike Levy
Nov 10, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 151 - F1's Valtteri Bottas on How Bikes Make Him a Better Racer & Dealing with Pressure
What's more uncomfortable: pulling five Gs in a braking zone or your ass after a five-hour ride?
Mike Levy
Nov 3, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 150 - Would You Download a Bike?
Talking with two 3D-printing experts about the pros and cons of additive manufacturing and the mistakes to avoid.
Mike Levy
Oct 27, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 149 - How Would You Change Rampage?
Huge sends and spins, judging, commercials, and wind delays in our Red Bull Rampage debrief.
Mike Levy
Oct 21, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 148 - How NOT to Sell Your Bike on the PB BuySell
How to write an effective ad to sell your bike quickly, questions that all buyers should be asking, and tips on how to spot a scammer.
Mike Levy
Oct 13, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 147 - Jackson Goldstone on Winning Hardline, 100-Foot jumps, & Riding with Stevie Smith
From run bike videos to double backflips and winning World Cups with the Syndicate's Jackson Goldstone.
Mike Levy
Sep 30, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 146 - Progression, Regression, and How to Keep Improving
Pushing yourself to new limits, heights, or speeds is a feeling that's hard to beat, but what happens when the progression tails off and you've stopped improving?
Mike Levy
Sep 22, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 145 - Ministry Cycles on Alternative Manufacturing, Gluing Frames, & Starting a Business
Chris also started Speedgoat, one of the earliest online retailers back in the 1990s, and spent more than a decade in marketing, giving him a unique perspective on the cycling industry and the future.
Mike Levy
Sep 16, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 144 - Interview with an Illegal Trail Builder
Berms, bench cuts, unsanctioned singletrack, and a disguised voice are all on the menu.
Mike Levy
Sep 8, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 143 - Pole's Leo Kokkonen on Recycling, Internet Comments, & E-Bike Batteries
We also talk about the Stamina that broke at Field Test, the future of geometry, and fashion versus function in this wandering two-hour conversation.
Mike Levy
Sep 1, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 141 - Why The Comments Are Important
Will we ever close down the Pinkbike comment section?
Mike Levy
Aug 25, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: PB Editors Answer Your Questions About Bike Setup, Rain Gear, Blowing Shocks, & UFOs
Are rising prices really keeping the sport from growing?
Mike Levy
Aug 18, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 139 - Crankworx Wrap-up and Bikes for the Zombie Apocalypse
What would your survival bike look like?
Mike Levy
Aug 13, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 138 - Maxxis' Aaron Chamberlain on Pro-Only Rubber, All the Minions, & Tires Prices
Also, why don't more tire companies make their own inserts?
Mike Levy
Jul 21, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 135 - Jesse Melamed on Data Acquisition, EWS Doping, & Training for Enduros
Jesse also hits on the importance of analyzing and understanding his crashes and how that led him to a better bike set-up, not having a mentor, and training versus racing.
Mike Levy
Jul 14, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 134 - Racing Controversy, Prototype DH Bikes, & Drivetrains From The Future
Levy and Kazimer talk about the merits of Shimano's auto-shifting Di2, why the Supre drivetrain trumps a gearbox, and what might be inside Specialized's fabric bag.
Mike Levy
Jul 8, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 132 - How To Survive the Wildest Multi-Day Enduro Race
Kazimer explains the Stone King Rally, six days of blind enduro racing with 66,600 feet descending on raw, untamed trails that take you from the Alps to the Mediterranean.
Mike Levy
Jul 6, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 131 - PB Editor Seb Stott on Geometry, Lock-Outs, Fickle Brakes, & Physics in Bike Reviews
We also talk about gearboxes, tire choice, and the challenges of being a tall mountain biker.
Mike Levy
Jul 1, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 130 - Aaron Gwin on High-Pivot DH Bikes, Chasing the Money, & Riding with Eli Tomac
We also get into how much suspension design matters when racing World Cups, training with John Tomac, and if he plans on doing any EWS events.
Mike Levy
Jun 28, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 129 - Are There Too Many MTB Videos? Interview w/ IFHT's Jason Lucas
What MTB video could you watch on repeat for eternity?
Mike Levy
Jun 24, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 128 - Summer Solstice Adventures
For some riders, the summer solstice is the best day for the dumbest adventures.
Henry Quinney
Jun 14, 2022
The Pinkbike Racing Podcast: Episode 127- Leogang World Cup Post-Race Wrap-Up
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.
Mike Levy
Jun 10, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 126 - "One More Run" and Other MTB Superstitions
Sorry, but I absolutely refuse to do "one more run" with you.
Mike Levy
Jun 2, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 125 - Nino Schurter's Mechanic on the Fastest 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 possible, and why his toolbox is way smaller than you might expect.
Mike Levy
May 26, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 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.
Henry Quinney
May 24, 2022
The Pinkbike Racing Podcast: Episode 3 - The Fort William World Cup Post-Race Wrap-Up
Henry and Ben Cathro take you behind the scenes at the Fort William World Cup race.
Mike Levy
May 19, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 122 - Do Social Media & Mountain Biking Go Together?
Do you share a highlight reel from every ride or stick to only posting selfies?
Mike Levy
May 12, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 121 - How To Film Rampage & Field Tests with the PB Team
Max and Tom take you behind the scenes while shooting at Rampage, Crankworx, and the Field Tests.
Mike Levy
May 5, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Gee Atherton on Additive Manufacturing & Upcoming Bike Releases
Atherton 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.
Mike Levy
Apr 28, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 119 - Road Trips Gone Horribly Wrong
All I need is a family-sized bag of Flamin' Hot Cheetos, some bikes, and the open road.
Mike Levy
Apr 21, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 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.
Mike Levy
Apr 14, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 117 - Mountain Biking's Worst (or Best) Cliché Crimes
I can't believe we missed "quiver killer."
Mike Levy
Apr 11, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 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 bunch more.
Mike Levy
Apr 9, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 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.
Mike Levy
Apr 7, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 114 - The Placebo Effect and Your New Mountain Bike
Is that new bike better... Or do you just want to believe that it's better?
Mike Levy
Mar 31, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 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 relationship advice that you should probably ignore.
Henry Quinney
Mar 28, 2022
The Pinkbike Racing Podcast: Episode 2 - The Lourdes World Cup Post-Race Wrap-Up
Henry, Ben, and James talk about the first World Cup race of 2022, including long lift lines, fast juniors, and a resurgent Amaury Pierron.
Henry Quinney
Mar 23, 2022
The Pinkbike Racing Podcast: Episode 1 - It's All Downhill From Here
Ben Cathro and Henry Quinney with some drivetime chat about World Cup DH racing.
Mike Levy
Mar 17, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 110 - Trying (and Failing) to Reinvent the Mountain Bike
What do one-piece wheels, linkage forks, and air-powered drivetrains all have in common?
Mike Levy
Mar 15, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 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...
Mike Levy
Mar 5, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 108 - Behind the Scenes at the Value Bike Field Test
Cactus, rattlesnakes, and nine value-minded mountain bikes in Tucson, Arizona.
Mike Levy
Feb 24, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 107 - How (And Why) Did You Start Mountain Biking?
Did someone introduce you to riding, or did you stumble into and never looked back?
Mike Levy
Feb 18, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 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?
Mike Levy
Feb 10, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 105 - The 3 Bike Budget Challenge
We pick the bikes we'd want to own at $1,000, $3,000, and $6,000 USD.
Mike Levy
Feb 5, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 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 Europe, and mountain biking at Leadville and across the 142-mile Kokopelli Trail.
Mike Levy
Feb 4, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 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.
Mike Levy
Feb 3, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 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?
Mike Levy
Jan 27, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 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.
Mike Levy
Jan 20, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 100 - Q&A with the PB Editors
The Pinkshow is back in action for 2022 and we're answering your questions about bikes (and aliens) for our 100th episode.
Mike Levy
Dec 24, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 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?
Mike Levy
Dec 23, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 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 bunch of your questions from each review.
Mike Levy
Dec 16, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 97 - Can We Predict the Future of Mountain Biking?
Of course not, but let's look into our hazy crystal ball and make a bunch of terrible guesses about 2022.
Mike Levy
Dec 10, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 96 - PBA Contestant Israel Carrillo on Riding in Mexico and Why It's Not Always About Speed
The riding scene in Mexico, what he brings to the table that a quicker racer might not, and how his time at the Pinkbike Academy went.
Mike Levy
Dec 9, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 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.
Mike Levy
Dec 3, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 94 - PBA Contestant Tori Wood on Her First Race and Finding the Right Mindset
Want to know what it was like to compete for a pro contract against nine strangers?
Mike Levy
Dec 2, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 93 - Staying Motivated and Overcoming Burnout
Let's be real for a minute: sometimes, it's just not as fun as it should be. If your fire isn't burning as hot as you'd like, here are some strategies for finding motivation.
Mike Levy
Nov 26, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 92 - Does Bike Weight Really Matter?
How much should a trail bike weigh? How heavy is too heavy for an enduro or downhill bike? Can they be too light? Seb Stott joins the show and brings science with him to find out.
Mike Levy
Nov 25, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 91 - Riding Every Double Black in the Whistler Bike Park with Christina Chappetta
22 double black trails, 7 hours, and 2 crashes.
Mike Levy
Nov 19, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 90 - Is Supre the Future of Trouble-Free Drivetrains? (with Cedric Eveleigh of Lal Bikes)
Talking to the inventor of the Supre drivetrain about how it came to be and where it might be going. It's like a gearbox but a lot better...
Mike Levy
Nov 18, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 89 - The Derailleur Pickle
Our favorite drivetrain nightmares, our dream set-ups, gearboxes and cranks with gearboxes, and how today's drivetrains could be better.
Mike Levy
Nov 11, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 88 - Mountain Biking on a Budget
How to get the most bang for your buck without paying for it on the trail.
Mike Levy
Nov 4, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 87 - How To Love Riding When it's Cold and Wet
Tips, tricks, and cautionary tales about riding in dreary conditions.
Mike Levy
Oct 28, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 86 - Greg Minnaar on the Honda DH Bike, World Cup Racing, and Staying Fast Forever
Oh, and that time he was chased by an angry giraffe mom...
Mike Levy
Oct 14, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 85 - Is the Red Bull Rampage Too Slopestyle?
Of course not, but it sure is easy to talk shit from behind a keyboard if you've never been there...
Mike Levy
Oct 7, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 84 - Explaining RockShox's Computer Controlled Suspension
Talking about what Flight Attendant is like on the trail, what the heck Bias Adjust does, and if computer-controlled suspension really is the future.
Mike Levy
Sep 24, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 82 - Behind the Scenes at Field Test
We expand on the Field Test reviews, answer reader questions, talk about how we'd make the bikes better, and you know we have to cover the Huck to Flat's broken crank...
Mike Levy
Sep 16, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 81 - You've Got Questions, We've (Maybe) Got Answers
We have the most fun while answering your questions, so why not do an entire Q&A show? RC joins us to talk tech, hardest challenges, our favorite underdog brands, how to get into the industry, and many other things.
Mike Levy
Sep 10, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 80 - The Best Vehicles for Mountain Bikers
Trucks and van life is cool, but don't you want a 6x6 Pinzgauer instead?
Mike Levy
Sep 2, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 79 - What's The Future of eMTBs?
Episode 79 sees the crew talk battery and motor tech, what counts with eMTB spec, whether you should get a lightweight or full-fat eMTB, and we ask some important questions while answering some of yours.
Mike Levy
Aug 28, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 78 - Modern Geometry Explained
If you had to narrow it down to just one thing, what would you say has been the single most important advancement in mountain bikes... And why is it geometry?
Mike Levy
Aug 24, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 77 - Interview with Outside CEO, Robin Thurston
Talking to Outside CEO Robin Thurston to skip the guessing and get to the facts about Pinkbike's future.
Mike Levy
Aug 19, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 76 - MTB Originals and Copycats
There aren't a lot of truly new and innovative mountain bike products out there, with most (hopefully) being improvements on already existing ideas.
Mike Levy
Aug 13, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 75 - Things MTB Brands Waste Money On
What's the number one way that you see brands wasting money? Where could they save a few bucks?
Mike Levy
Aug 5, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 74 - The Best Trails We’ve Ridden and What Makes Them So Special
What makes a good trail good?
Mike Levy
Jul 30, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 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?
Mike Levy
Jul 23, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 72 - Hey Outers!
Fear, loathing, and the future of Pinkbike.
Mike Levy
Jul 9, 2021
The Story of Mountain Biking’s Most Interesting Man: Richard Cunningham - A Pinkbike Podcast Special, Part 2
Two hours of RC talking about testing some of the wildest - and most unreliable - bikes ever created, his opinion of the internet before and after joining Pinkbike, his best advice for writing bike reviews, and answering your questions.
Mike Levy
Jul 2, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 70 - The Good, Bad, and Strange Bikes We've Owned - Part 2
Our personal bike ownership history, including more sketchy hardtails, exotic downhill race bikes, and a few modern classics.
Mike Levy
Jun 24, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 69 - The Good, Bad, and Strange Bikes We've Owned
Judging each other's questionable bike choices, from an RM7 that tried to rattle itself apart to a Remedy with a suicide shifter mounted on its top tube.
Mike Levy
Jun 18, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 68 - Who Are Mountain Biking's Unsung Heroes?
Do you know someone (or something) that hasn't received the kudos they deserve?
Mike Levy
Jun 17, 2021
The Story of Mountain Biking’s Most Interesting Man: Richard Cunningham - A Pinkbike Podcast Special
RC also built a plane in his living room and taught himself how to fly...
Mike Levy
Jun 11, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 66 - The Best and Worst of Repairing Bikes
We head into the workshop with RC to talk about fixing bikes, some of our favorite tools, and the repair jobs we'd prefer to never do again.
Mike Levy
Jun 3, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 65 - The Hardtail Episode
The pros and cons of riding without rear-suspension, how to get the most out of your hardtail, and why we don't review many of them.
Mike Levy
May 27, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 64 - Who's On Your MTB Mount Rushmore?
Wade Simmons, John Tomac, Nicolas Vouilloz, Anne-Caroline Chausson, Jacquie Phelan, Joe Breeze... and Josh Bender, of course? It's time to argue about whose 60ft tall face gets carved into a granite mountain.
Mike Levy
May 20, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 63 - Our Best (And Worst) Bike Buying Advice
First, you've got to find one...
Mike Levy
May 14, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 62 - Editor Preferences and Why They Matter
Being transparent about our preferences in product reviews, be it a fondness for a certain suspension trait, an unexplainable love for headache-inducing internally routed cables, or maybe only liking blue bikes.
Mike Levy
May 11, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 61 - Athlete Pay, Lycra, Equality and More from the State of the Sport Survey
Nearly 50% of EWS racers believe that doping could be an issue, just 8% of World Cup downhillers want to wear Lycra, and cross-country racing seems to be where the money is.
Mike Levy
May 6, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 60 - What Kind of Mountain Biker Do You Want to Be?
Whether it's the result of conscious decisions or adapting to new circumstances, the majority of us will cycle through different versions of our riding selves.
Mike Levy
Apr 29, 2021
Pinkbike Podcast Episode 59: Value Bike Field Trip Surprises & Spoilers
Talking all things Value Bike Field Trip, our winners and losers, some surprises, and where we think some budget-minded bikes are still coming up short.
Mike Kazimer
Apr 22, 2021
Pinkbike Podcast Episode 58: Debunking Mountain Biking's Biggest Myths
Wait, I'm supposed to use my front brake?
Mike Kazimer
Apr 16, 2021
Pinkbike Podcast Episode 57: What Were the Best (and Worst) Trends in Mountain Biking?
It it time for puple ano to make its triumphant return?
Mike Kazimer
Apr 8, 2021
Pinkbike Podcast Episode 56: What Are the Most Important Inventions in Mountain Biking?
With special storytime guest Richard Cunningham!
Mike Kazimer
Apr 2, 2021
Pinkbike Podcast Episode 55 - Big Dumb Rides & Staying Motivated
Are you going to try and crack one million vert this year? Or would being able to wheelie for more than a few feet be just as satisfying?
Mike Kazimer
Mar 25, 2021
Pinkbike Podcast Episode 54 - Best & Worst MTB Product Marketing
From compelling to cringy, we go over some of the mountain bike marketing hits and misses over the years.
Mike Kazimer
Mar 18, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 53 - Should Climbers Still Have the Right of Way?
No matter what, being nice is always the answer.
Mike Levy
Mar 11, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 52 - Our Most Embarrassing MTB Moments
Broken parts, viral crashes, tubeless explosions, and forks falling off... C'mon in, but leave your pride at the door.
Mike Levy
Mar 4, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 51 - Should MTB Media Post Spy Shots?
We explain embargoes and talk about the ethics of whether we should be posting spy shots at all. Spoiler alert: the answer is hell yes.
Mike Levy
Feb 25, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 50 - Are Bikes Actually Getting Less Expensive? (Value Bike Field Test Preview)
We've got ten new bikes for the Value Field Test, starting at $1,099 and topping out at $2,999 USD.
Mike Levy
Feb 23, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 49 - What's the Best DH Bike?
Four downhill bikes, countless uplifts, a stopwatch, and one winner.
Mike Levy
Feb 18, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 48 - Rides That Went Horribly Wrong... & Why That Made Them So Good
I've got no food, no water, and it'll be dark in twenty minutes... In other words, I'm 100% ready for that huge epic right now!
Mike Levy
Feb 10, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 47 - High Pivot Bikes: The Good, The Bad, and The Why?
But if high pivot bikes are so good, how come they're not taking over?
Mike Levy
Feb 4, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 46 - The RockShox Zeb vs Fox 38 Deep Dive
We compare RockShox and Fox's new long-travel single-crown forks after six months of back-to-back testing.
Mike Levy
Feb 2, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 45 - What Makes a Good Riding Buddy?
Everyone needs a riding buddy that brings tasty trail-side snacks. I mean, just as long as they show up on time and usually have their bike in running order.
Mike Levy
Jan 29, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 44 - Mountain Bike Suspension Decoded
How do you get the most out of your suspension without spending any money? WTF did metric shock sizing accomplish? Do you need moar shimz? We talk to RockShox's Chris Mandell to get some answers.
Mike Levy
Jan 26, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 43 - Dangerholm's Wildest Custom Mountain Bikes
But how scary is it using a huge knife to scrape all the paint off a brand new carbon frame?
Mike Levy
Jan 20, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 42 - Mountain Biking's 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. Except that's exactly what we're doing today.
Mike Levy
Jan 15, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 41 - Racing Rumours and Team Changes
Lukewarm takes on all the biggest racing rumours and team changes.
Mike Levy
Jan 12, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 40 - The Pinkbike Awards Explained!
We explain our nominations for each category, why we chose each winner, and answer your questions from the awards articles.
Mike Levy
Jan 6, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 39 - Predicting the Future of Mountain Biking
We take a stab at what 2021 holds for mountain biking.
Mike Levy
Dec 30, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 38 - Editors Defend Their 2020 Best-Of Picks
Pricey Italian suspension, recycled rims, Minions that might be better than Minions... and a Honda Ridgeline?
Mike Levy
Dec 24, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 37 - The 2020 Privateer Season with Ben Cathro
Chatting all things Privateer with Ben Cathro.
Mike Levy
Dec 17, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 36 - Grilling Kazimer About Field Test Enduro Bikes
How many enduro races did Kazimer win on the Altitude? What was the highest wheelie drop he did on the Norco Shore? Why the heck does the Propain Spindrift climb so well? How come he put the Nomad's Fox 38 on backward? And is the Trek Slash his favorite Halloween-themed enduro bike?
Mike Levy
Dec 16, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 35 - Things in the Woods (Story Time Edition with RC)
Today's story time chat covers naked cyclists, plane crashes, car chases (RC, who knew?), a few AK47s, and unmarked helicopters patroling semi-abandoned rocket testing facilities.
Alternate title: A Tiny Bit of Pee Came Out
Alternate title: A Tiny Bit of Pee Came Out
Mike Levy
Dec 9, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 34 - Grilling Levy About Field Test Trail Bikes (and His Bonspiel)
If you've read the Field Test reviews and still want more info, today's Pinkpod is a must-listen.
Sarah Moore
Dec 2, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 33 - Behind the Scenes at Pinkbike Academy
Why did Pinkbike make a reality TV show?
Brian Park
Nov 25, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 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.
Mike Kazimer
Nov 18, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 31 - Wet Weather Riding Tips & Tricks
For episode 31 we turned our attention to some helpful hints for enjoying those cold and muddy rides.
Sarah Moore
Nov 13, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 30 - Would You Rather?
Episode 30 will make you ponder some difficult choices that you're unlikely to ever have to make, but that doesn't make choosing any less difficult.
Mike Levy
Nov 5, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 29 - Freeride or Die!
When was your last wheelie drop and how high was the loading dock?
Sarah Moore
Oct 29, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 28 - All About Women's Bikes
We examine the different approaches brands take to women's bikes, as well as interview Kelli from Juliana, Brook from Liv, and Elorie from Pivot.
Mike Levy
Oct 8, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 26 - The Three Most Important Mountain Bikes
What bike gets your vote: the Redalp or the Grim Donut?
Mike Levy
Oct 1, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 25 - Fall Field Test Preview
We're planning the next Field Test series, this time with the latest trail and enduro bikes. And definitely no Lycra.
Mike Levy
Sep 24, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 24 - Why Even Buy a DH Bike?
If any downhill bike on the market can make you feel like a World Cup pro, how come we're wondering why you'd buy one?
Mike Levy
Sep 17, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 23 - Grim Donut 2 is Live!
We chat about filming, what we expected to happen and what actually happened, and our EWS dreams with V2 of the Donut.
Mike Levy
Sep 10, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 22 - Does Your Riding Style Match Your Personality?
Does being sketchy on the bike mean you're probably sketchy off the bike as well?
Mike Levy
Sep 2, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 21 - Stuff We Were Wrong About
Admitting you were wrong usually isn't fun, but it was today: Episode 21 is all about eating crow.
Mike Levy
Aug 28, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 20 - MTB Conspiracy Theories
Do you believe in the derailleur cabal, spy shots, and planned obsolescence?
Mike Levy
Aug 21, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 19 - Hardtails!
Wait, did I forget to unlock my shock?
Mike Levy
Aug 14, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 18 - Are Electronics on Your Mountain Bike Good or Bad?
Argh, I forgot to charge my drivetrain and suspension last night!
Mike Levy
Aug 6, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 17 - XC Field Test Insider [Spoiler Alert]
Sarah and Levy get grilled about the cross-county Field Test.
Mike Levy
Jul 30, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 16 - Who's Your Mountain Biking Hero?
Tomac didn't run out of a fire carrying babies, but he might as well have...
Mike Kazimer
Jul 22, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 15 - What's Holding Mountain Biking Back?
What's stopping mountain biking from becoming more mainstream? And why do tires still go flat?
Mike Levy
Jul 16, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 14 - What Bikes Would Pinkbike Editors Buy?
It's impossible to get a KOM while riding an aluminum bike, right?
Mike Levy
Jul 2, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 13 - Are Bikes Too Regular Now?
Where's my carbon leaf-sprung, CVT transmission hover-bike at?
Mike Levy
Jun 24, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 12 - What's the Future of Bike Shops?
Sorry, we're gonna need to order that part for you...
Mike Levy
Jun 11, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 11 - Are We Going Racing This Year?
Downhill World Cup double-headers on the same weekend?! And we could see the muddiest, shortest season ever...
Mike Levy
Jun 3, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 10 - Getting Nerdy About Bike Setup
Do you have any "unconventional" bike setup quirks?
Mike Levy
May 27, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 9 - Why Are We Doing a Cross-Country Field Test?
Should Levy shave his legs, or is the Spandex enough?
Mike Levy
May 21, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 8 - Do We Need an Even Larger Wheel Size?
We call Trek's Travis Brown to find out about their 32" and 36" wheeled prototypes. And no, you won't need that pitchfork anytime soon.
Mike Levy
May 13, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 7 - Wild Project Bikes, Foxzocci Forks, and Suicide Shifters
Who hasn't shifted their planetary gearbox crankset via a fork lockout that's mounted on the underside of the top tube?
Mike Levy
May 6, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 6 - Over Biked Or Under Biked?
Also featuring spotted dick and gas station ride snacks.
Mike Levy
Apr 29, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 5 - Can You Trust Bike Reviews?
We look at the different types of reviews out there, talk about how we like to do it, and get into press camps, embargos, and biases.
Mike Levy
Apr 22, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 4 - Why is Every Bike a Trail Bike? (and Kazimer's Anime Body Pillow)
How can a modern trail bike tackle both cross-country and enduro? Answer: It can't.
Mike Levy
Apr 15, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 3 - Pond Beaver Tech Extravaganza... and James Used to Mountain Board?
Talking all things tech from Pond Beaver, and we dive into Fox's new suspension.
Mike Levy
Apr 8, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 2 - Where the Hell is the Grim Donut?
Levy talks about how the Grim Donut rides. For real this time.
Brian Park
Apr 2, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 1 - Why Are Bikes So Expensive?
Levy, Kaz, & Brian have a frank discussion about value in the bike industry.