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Mike Kazimer
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What Does the Ideal Park Bike Look Like?
Are you riding a gravel bike down Dirt Merchant this season?
Mike Kazimer
Jul 2, 2026
The Future of Enduro, Trade Shows, and Mountain Bikes
A rambling conversation about everything from Eurobike to South Korean jazz.
Mike Kazimer
Jun 25, 2026
Everyone's Favorite Topics: E-Bikes, Wheel Sizes, & Slopestyle
A few items of discussion that definitely won't get anyone riled up.
Mike Kazimer
Jun 18, 2026
World Cup DH Insights, XC Racing Controversies, and RIP Oliver Tree
Dan Wolfe joined the virtual studio for some behind-the-scenes observations from the Leogang World Cup.
Mike Kazimer
Jun 11, 2026
MTB Fashion, Pedal Preferences, & Floating Skinnies
The baggier the jeans the bigger the tricks.
Mike Kazimer
Jun 4, 2026
Commenting on World Cup DH Commentary, Specialized's New Demo, & The DH Bar End Trend
Hot (and not-so-hot) takes on the latest mountain bike news and tech.
Mike Kazimer
May 28, 2026
Peak Bike Season Is Here: Chatting About World Cup Racing, New Product Launches, & Listener Questions
Dario, Kaz, and Matt go over everything from World Cup DH picks to travel tips.
Mike Kazimer
May 22, 2026
Our Unfiltered Thoughts on The 2026 Value Bike Field Test
A deeper dive into our latest round of budget bike testing.
Jessie-May Morgan
May 18, 2026
Interview: Anne Terpstra On a Controversial XCO World Cup and Her Return from Iliac Artery Surgery
Three time Olympian and six time Dutch National XCO Champion, Anne Terpstra, shares her insights on racing in challenging conditions, her transition to a new team, and her thoughts on future bike technology and courses.
Mike Kazimer
May 14, 2026
China Bike Show Highlights, Spy Shots, & Reader Questions
Kazimer's back from China, Dario's still enjoying his Tallboy, and we're all making the most of the prime riding conditions.
Jessie-May Morgan
May 13, 2026
Interview: Hattie Harnden on That Wild Reversed Stem Setup and Her Best Downhill Result To Date
One of the stronger contenders for the €100K Gates Belted Purse prize.
Stephane Pelletier
May 7, 2026
Till Alran's 'Aura Farming' & The Infamous Hardtail Man: South Korea DH World Cup Field Notes
Dan Wolfe checks in post-race to tell us why standing tall and "dropping your heels" like an Alran might be the secret to 2026's fastest race times.
Mike Kazimer
Apr 30, 2026
Matt's Mega Mullet, The New Epic, and World Cup Kickoff
All sorts of new tech to talk about this week, plus our predictions for the first DH World Cup of the season.
Mike Kazimer
Apr 23, 2026
Sea Otter Recap, Reader Questions, & The Importance of 'Maggot Brain'
Last week it was Pavement, this week it's Funkadelic. And there's plenty of good bike banter in here too.
Mike Kazimer
Apr 16, 2026
It's Sea Otter Time - The New Product Flood Continues
Chatting about all the new things - we're at the peak of the product launch season.
Stephane Pelletier
Apr 9, 2026
RockShox’s New Zeb & Lyrik vs. The 1500 W Avinox Wave
The crew shares first-ride impressions of RockShox’s redesigned suspension and discusses why every new e-MTB suddenly has enough torque to pull a trailer.
Mike Kazimer
Apr 2, 2026
The Things We're Testing - Big Bikes, Rainproof Helmets, and a Whole Lot More
Launch season is in full swing, and there are a ton of new products to talk about.
Matt Beer
Mar 26, 2026
Interview: Gee Atherton on Hardline, Big Mountain Adventures, and Atherton Bikes
A candid chat about racing, risk, and what motivates Gee to keep hunting for new, wild locations to ride.
Mike Kazimer
Mar 19, 2026
Opinions on Dominions & More Listener Questions
Brake Week has come to an end, but we thought it'd be a good idea to shine a little more light onto the testing process, and the reasons why certain brakes ended up ranking higher than others.
Mike Kazimer
Mar 12, 2026
Interview: Orbea, TQ, and Fox on Developing an eMTB That Doesn't Feel Like an eMTB
What goes into incorporating products from Orbea, Fox, and TQ into one cohesive package?
Mike Kazimer
Mar 5, 2026
Interview: How Microshift Navigates the Tricky Patent Landscape to Create Affordable MTB Drivetrains
Microshift has been quietly making their mark, manufacturing drivetrains that won't break the bank.
Mike Kazimer
Feb 26, 2026
New Brakes, Suspension, Bikes - It's a Big Week For Product Launches
An extra nerdy episode where we go over this week's new gear.
Mike Kazimer
Feb 19, 2026
Interview: Faction Bike Studio, The Small Quebec Company Developing Race-Winning Frames
An interview with Erick Auger and Julien Boulais, part of the team developing some of the most exciting bikes on the market.
Stephane Pelletier
Feb 12, 2026
Why Aaron Gwin is a Threat Again & The Truth About Jackson Goldstone’s Speed
Dan Wolfe shares trackside observations on why the new Gwin/Frameworks combo looks lethal and how the world's best riders handle "batshit" Tasmanian weather.
Mike Kazimer
Feb 5, 2026
The Legendary (and Sketchy) Vintage Bikes We’d Love to Ride Again
Some bikes leave more of an impression than others - here are a few of the bikes we're still thinking about years later.
Matt Beer
Jan 29, 2026
“I Started to Ride and Not Care”: Jesse Melamed on the Freedom of Semi-Retiring From Racing
Jesse popped by to recap on his career highlights, compare enduro to downhill racing, and foreshadow his future endeavors, as well as bring us up to speed on an offseason injury.
Mike Kazimer
Jan 22, 2026
The FBI, a Serial Scammer, and $50k in Stolen Bikes: An Interview with Berm Peak’s Daniel Sapp
A conversation with Pinkbike alum Daniel Sapp on how a scammer talked companies out of thousands of dollars of e-bikes.
Mike Kazimer
Jan 15, 2026
"The Earth is Not A Workbench" - An Interview With Legendary Bike Mechanic Calvin Jones
Catching up with Calvin Jones, who's retiring after 28 years as Park Tool's Director of Education.
Mike Kazimer
Jan 8, 2026
Choosing Our Favorite (And Least Favorite) Trail Bikes & E-Bikes - Field Test Roundtable
We're wrapping things up with one final rundown of the highs and lows from the Trail Bike and eMTB Field Test.
Mike Kazimer
Jan 8, 2026
What's Going to Happen in the MTB World in 2026?
Our hot takes on the future, plus a look back at our riding stats from 2025 and some reader questions.
Mike Levy
Dec 24, 2025
Interview: The Team Behind Giant's New Anthem Talks Kinematics, In-House Carbon, 32" Wheels, & More
Levy's back! Well, just for this one podcast interview, but still.
Stephane Pelletier
Dec 18, 2025
Brett Rheeder On Rampage Risks, What Happened With Title, & A Possible Return to Competition
From Rampage reflections to building Signature and navigating life after Title, Brett talks about the evolution of his riding and his role in mountain biking.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 11, 2025
What Sport Would You Do if Mountain Biking Didn't Exist?
Spoiler: golf and pickleball didn't make the list.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 4, 2025
Where is Mountain Bike Culture Headed?
Don't worry, we don't think it's the new golf.
Mike Kazimer
Nov 27, 2025
Gearboxes, Improving eMTBs, & Reader Questions | Pinkbike Podcast
Kaz, Dario, and Matt come to you with the latest MTB news and observations.
Mike Kazimer
Nov 20, 2025
Forking Around & A Preview of Our Favorite Bikes This Year
Plus, some possibly questionable laundry tips and tricks.
Mike Kazimer
Nov 13, 2025
The MTB Tech Innovations We're Still Waiting For | Pinkbike Podcast
Maybe we'll start with the little things, like gloves that last more than a month.
Stephane Pelletier
Nov 6, 2025
Pinkbike Podcast: Daylight’s Gone, Time to Ride Anyway
From wild news headlines to night-ride stories, Stephane, Dario, and Matt dig into how to keep rolling when the days get short and the trails get soggy.
Mike Kazimer
Oct 30, 2025
Does Red Bull Rampage Need to Change? - An Interview With Tarek Rasouli
Should Rampage continue as it is indefinitely, or are fundamental changes needed to improve rider safety?
Matt Beer
Oct 23, 2025
Interview: Catching Up with Matt Fairbrother About His Latest Ridiculous Ride
10,252 meters (33,635 ft) of climbing in under 24 hours is bonkers.
Stephane Pelletier
Oct 17, 2025
Pinkbike Podcast: Rampage Bonus Episode With Katy Winton & Dan Wolfe
An almost-live update from the Utah desert.
Mike Kazimer
Oct 16, 2025
Pinkbike Podcast: Racing Rumors, Rampage, & Reader Questions
We're back after a couple weeks of Field Testing, so it's time to dig into the virtual mailbag and catch up on some reader questions.
Mike Kazimer
Aug 14, 2025
Interview: Developing the 2026 Fuel With Trek's Dylan Howes & Dave Knauf
Chatting with the engineer and product manager behind the latest version of the venerable Trek Fuel.
Mike Kazimer
Oct 2, 2025
Shop Stories, Field Testing, & Reader Questions | Pinkbike Podcast
Hot tip for bike shops: be nice to your customers.
Mike Kazimer
Sep 25, 2025
Our Embarrassing Racing Moments | Pinkbike Podcast
None of us have fallen out of a start gate, but we've had other embarrasing things happen on track.
Mike Kazimer
Sep 19, 2025
The Bikes & Products We Were Wrong About With Special Guest Mike Levy | Pinkbike Podcast
Levy's back for a special edition podcast where we look back at our hot takes from the last decade.
Mike Kazimer
Sep 11, 2025
World Champs Chatter, Boutique Derailleurs, & Reader Questions | Pinkbike Podcast
Mechanical drivetrain musings and a whole lot more.
Mike Kazimer
Sep 4, 2025
Interview: Nino Schurter On His Final Two Major XC Races & Plans for the Future
"I look forward to enjoying more of my other bikes—long-travel bikes I didn’t have much time for before. In three weeks, I’ll bring them out again and just enjoy the mountains."
Mike Kazimer
Aug 28, 2025
Pinkbike Podcast: What Would Our Dream Homemade Bikes Look Like?
Of course Dario would build a tall bike.
Mike Kazimer
Aug 21, 2025
Freeride's Alive with Hannah Bergemann & Steve Vanderhoek | Pinkbike Podcast
Recorded live at Crankworx Whistler, this wide-ranging conversation covers everything from digging, overcoming fear, and rising stars in the sport.
Mike Kazimer
Aug 7, 2025
Why Christopher Blevins is Living in a Retreat Center | Pinkbike Podcast
Dario checks in with Chris Blevins to find out the secrets behind his World Cup XC winning ways, plus we dig into reader questions, talk about riding new trails, and more.
Mike Kazimer
Jul 28, 2025
Interview: Seth Alvo on MTB Media, Influencers, & Riding the Grim Donut
We let Seth experience the glory of the Grim Donut during his visit to Whistler. His takeaway? "It's like a forklift."
Mike Kazimer
Jul 24, 2025
Slugs, Dust Tires, Scree Surfing & More Listener Questions | Pinkbike Podcast
Kaz, Dario, and Stephane do their best to answer the questions that have been keeping listeners up at night.
Mike Kazimer
Jul 17, 2025
The World's Biggest Drop, MTB Festivals, & Newfoundland Riding | Pinkbike Podcast
Kaz, Matt, and Dario chat about the latest happenings in the mountain bike world.
Mike Kazimer
Jul 10, 2025
Pinkbike Podcast: Wild World Cup Racing, Tiny Car Crew, & Whistler Tips
The world would be a better place if everyone drove Honda Fits and rode XC bikes.
Mike Kazimer
Jul 3, 2025
Pinkbike Podcast: Tour Divide 2025 Winner Robin Gemperle Interview, Eurobike Highlights, & Dario's Vintage Stab
Dario interviews Robin Gemperle, who rode from Canada to Mexico in under 12 days. We also chat about Eurobike highlights, Dario's vintage Kona Stab, and dig into some reader questions.
Mike Kazimer
Jun 26, 2025
Pinkbike Podcast: Upside Down Forks, World Cup Highs, Lows, & More
Kaz, Dario, and Stephane come to you with the latest MTB news and observations.
Mike Kazimer
Jun 19, 2025
Pinkbike Podcast: Hans Rey Interview, MTB Trend Talk, & Fist Bumps or High Fives?
A chat with Hans Rey, discussing the MTB trends poll results, and more reader questions.
Mike Kazimer
Jun 10, 2025
Industry Nine Acquires We Are One Composites
The acquisition should allow both companies to tackle new projects and keep moving into the future. Motorized wingsuit, anyone?
Mike Kazimer
Jun 5, 2025
Pinkbike Podcast: New Bikes, Shimano's Wireless XTR Drivetrain, & World Cup Racing
There's all sorts of new tech to dig into this week, plus more World Cup speculation and analysis.
Mike Kazimer
May 29, 2025
Pinkbike Podcast: Bike Parking, BMXworx, Orbea's New Rallon, & More
All sorts of things to talk about this week, everything from the return of 4x (minus one) to Orbea's new combo enduro / DH bike.
Mike Kazimer
May 22, 2025
Pinkbike Podcast: DH Race Tech, New Flat Pedals, & Dumpster Diving for Bike Parts
A rambling chat about everything from the ideal front fender length to magnetic flat pedals.
Mike Kazimer
May 15, 2025
Pinkbike Podcast: World Cup Racing Returns,Tech Talk, & More Listener Questions
Also, Dario now owns two vintage DH machines.
Mike Kazimer
May 8, 2025
Pinkbike Podcast: The New Sender, Pedal Debates, & Enduro Season Begins
Debating the merits of pedal pins, chatting about Canyon's latest bike, and our dream enduro formats.
Mike Kazimer
May 1, 2025
Pinkbike Podcast: Getting to Know Stephane Pelletier, Our Favorite Technique Tips, & Gloveless Riders
Chatting with Pinkbike's best slopestyler, discussing dirt jumping, racing, and another round of reader questions.
Mike Kazimer
Apr 24, 2025
The Pinkbike Podcast: Body Armor Banter, Bushing Anger, & Vintage Dream Bikes
Kaz, Dario, and Matt come to you with the latest MTB news and observations.
Mike Kazimer
Apr 17, 2025
The Pinkbike Podcast: Post-Otter Ponderings, Stripped Axles, & Which Chain Damper Makes Sense?
Reflecting on another Sea Otter, and tackling the latest round of reader questions.
Mike Kazimer
Apr 10, 2025
Pinkbike Podcast: Tariff Talk With Steve Frothingham & Tom Place
Things might have calmed down slightly, but tariffs are certainly going to be a hot topic for the foreseeable future.
Mike Kazimer
Apr 3, 2025
The Pinkbike Podcast: Wireless Dropper Posts, Budget DH Bikes, & Restomods
Discussing the latest tech news, reader questions, and Henry's last day at Pinkbike.
Pinkbike Originals
Mar 27, 2025
The Pinkbike Podcast: Tech, T-Type Mechs, and Springs to Deal with Flex; New Everything Week
There's calamari where now?
Pinkbike Originals
Mar 20, 2025
The Pinkbike Podcast: The New Fox 34, The Tires We've Been Asking For & Is MTB Actually Cool?
Henry, Kaz, and Dario come to you with the latest MTB news and tech observations.
Pinkbike Originals
Mar 12, 2025
Interview: Intense Talk Costco, VPP, Industry Limitations, & A Frame-Fresh Future
Brian and Henry sit down with Intense to talk about where they came from, as well as their novel approach on where to go next.
Pinkbike Originals
Mar 6, 2025
The Pinkbike Podcast: Mountain Bike Wheels Are Getting Wild
Dario and Kaz talk Henry through some of the latest tech in mountain biking.
Pinkbike Originals
Feb 27, 2025
The Pinkbike Podcast: Breaking Embargos & Are Some Designs Incompatible with Heavier Riders?
Does a coil solve everything?
Pinkbike Originals
Feb 20, 2025
The Pinkbike Podcast: Fox's Gearbox, 'MacGyvering' Ultra Premium Bikes & Counting Chains
Kaz, Jessie-May, and Henry tune in for this week's pod.
Pinkbike Originals
Feb 13, 2025
The Pinkbike Podcast: What Do Mountain Bikers Actually Want to Watch? Plus the Things We Got Wrong
Matt, Dario, and Henry talk Hardline, clips, inserts, and how to max-your-mavens.
Pinkbike Originals
Feb 6, 2025
The Pinkbike Podcast: Are 32" Wheels Better? And What Does 'Better' Even Mean?
Henry also manages to somehow complain about trail bikes... again.
Pinkbike Originals
Jan 30, 2025
The Pinkbike Podcast: The Slow Death of the Freeride Bike & When Are We Gonna Get Fun, Tech Climbs Made for eMTBs?
Why climb fire roads when you can climb pretty much anything?
Pinkbike Originals
Jan 23, 2025
The Pinkbike Podcast: Does Geometry Adjustment Mean Brands Can Get By Making Bad Bikes?
Can frame adjustment ever be too much of a good thing?
Pinkbike Originals
Jan 16, 2025
The Pinkbike Podcast: Local Secret or Fair Game? The Dilemma of Riding Your Favorite Hidden Trails
Is oversharing a thing in mountain biking?
Brian Park
Jan 7, 2025
Interview: Specialized’s eMTB Product Team on Motor Development, Future Models, & Battery Regulations
We sat down with three of the key people behind eMTB development at Specialized, to talk about past, present, and future. We also got a special appearance from the venerable Marketing Todd, who swears Specialized is done making new bikes and that we should stop asking questions about future models.
Pinkbike Originals
Dec 23, 2024
Interview: A Tech and Racing-Recap of 2024 with Neko Mulally and Jordi Cortes
Fabricating frames and tuning gains.
Pinkbike Originals
Dec 12, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: How Many is Too Many for a Group Ride and Does the PNW Ruin Bike Reviews?
Join us for the most infuriating game of 21 Questions imaginable.
Pinkbike Originals
Dec 5, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Trying to Justify a 41lb non-eMTB, and How to Win Your Local DH League
Henry shares his feelings on the "Hans Gruber" effect.
Henry Quinney
Nov 21, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Is Trail Bike Geo Location Dependent & Henry's Changing Role
"I flail a lot when I fall."
Henry Quinney
Nov 14, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: When to Give In and Take Your Bike to a Mechanic, and Should Racing Stay "Amateur"?
Henry, Dario and Kaz tune in for the latest tech and to answer your questions.
Henry Quinney
Nov 7, 2024
Interview: Greg Minnaar on Blank Chequebooks, Winning Culture & How to Truly Test a Bike
Henry and Brian sit down with the South African racing legend.
Henry Quinney
Oct 24, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: The Proto-Demo Debrief, Kaz is Cranky, and Revisiting Old Debates
Put the kettle on for the weekly tech tune-in.
Henry Quinney
Oct 17, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Rampage Rants, Henry's Heavy Tire Obsession, and Slowing Down With Age
The tech team gossips their way through the week's news and answers your questions.
Henry Quinney
Oct 3, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: What happened to Plus Wheel Sizes and the Fat Bike Fad?
Brian and Henry run through some questions.
Henry Quinney
Sep 26, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: When to Cut the DH Bike, Reality TV & Buyer's Remorse
We charge boldly into more of your questions.
Henry Quinney
Sep 19, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: What’s Your Greatest Moment on a Mountain Bike, and What We Actually Do at PB
Do you want to reduce all resell value of your stem and have it potentially snap in half? We tell you how!
Henry Quinney
Sep 12, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: How Much Difference the Bike Really Makes, and Splitting Etiquette and Gatekeeping
We had a lot of voice messages to get through this week, so Henry, Dario and Kaz got stuck in.
Henry Quinney
Sep 4, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Is Everything Really Just Going Around in Circles?
We tune in to your questions, and talk about the latest tech.
Henry Quinney
Aug 28, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Why Your Next Bike Might Have Two Droppers & Chainstay Length Isn't Simple
We answer more of your questions and feature a first for the podcast.
Henry Quinney
Aug 21, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Why Downcountry is Dead & Who Makes the Best MTB Suspension
We answer your questions! And try to understand the spec choices behind lightweight eMTB SL Plusses... or something...
Brian Park
Aug 14, 2024
Interview: Bryn Atkinson & Shimano Product Manager Nick Murdick on Developing Drivetrains, Feedback, & Gearboxes
Why products like Saint can take a (ridiculously) long time to bring to market, and where they think drivetrain development is going in the future.
Henry Quinney
Aug 7, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: When Did Bikes Stop Being Bad and Where Are My Bionic Hips?! Q&A Special
We dive into listeners' questions and talk extra-mediums, HighRolllers and why you would choose anything but the most popular, obvious choice of tire.
Henry Quinney
Jul 31, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: We Rank the Glory, M1, Supreme V5, Frameworks, Tues (And the V10!?)
Matt and Henry go over the Downhill Field Test to talk through their thoughts on the latest crop of downhill bikes.
Sarah Moore
Jul 24, 2024
Interview: Tom Pidcock & Pinarello's MTB Product Team on Developing a Pure XC Race Bike & More
Brian Park and Sarah sat down with Pinarello's Chief Marketing Officer and their R&D Engineer on the Dogma XC project, as well as Tom Pidcock himself.
Henry Quinney
Jul 17, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Why Did Our Bikes Get So Big?
Henry, Kaz and Dario talk about how both geometry trends and how our preferences have changed over time.
Sarah Moore
Jun 26, 2024
Interview: Orbea Bicycles on Hacking Shimano Motors, The Hardest Part About Making Bikes, Customization & More
The company started out making handguns, before expanding into baby carriages, and bicycles.
Brian Park
Jun 20, 2024
Interview: Specialized’s MTB Product Team on Moving to Auburn, New Suspension Concepts, & Rider Feedback
Dario and I spent many hours trying to convince them to bring back the Wu post.
Mike Kazimer
Jun 13, 2024
Head to Head Review: 2025 RockShox Zeb vs Fox 38
Will red or gold prevail in the battle of the boingers?
Sarah Moore
Jun 5, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: What Would It Take for You to Ride Hardline?
The team discuss risk & reward at Red Bull Hardline.
Henry Quinney
May 29, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: The Value Bike Field Test Round Table
The testers catch up to talk through this year's test.
Henry Quinney
May 15, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Where Downhill Tech is Going, and Which Prototype We'd Love to Ride
Henry, Kaz, Daz and Matt bring you up to speed with what they're testing, and speculate on the next frontiers of tech.
Henry Quinney
May 8, 2024
6 Key Takeaways From the Martin Maes Podcast
The bitesize points from this week's podcast.
Henry Quinney
May 8, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Martin Maes Reflects on his 2019 Ban, and What the Future Holds For Him
Martin Maes joins Henry to talk about everything from bike tech, World Cup wins and the legacy of his tumultuous 2019 Season.
Sarah Moore
May 1, 2024
Interview: Christopher Blevins on Winning the First XC World Cup of the Year, The Olympic Qualifying Process & More
Sarah talks to the American World Cup Winner.
Henry Quinney
Apr 29, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Who's In Your Downhill Fantasy Team?
We provide the kiss of death to our favourite downhill riders at this weekend's race.
Henry Quinney
Apr 24, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Is World Cup XC Actually Worth Watching?
Our resident XC expert, Sarah Moore, a former World Cup racer, explains to Henry why XC has never been so good.
Sarah Moore
Apr 17, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Getting to Know Henry Quinney
The tables have turned on this week's podcast, as it's Henry's turn to be asked the questions.
Henry Quinney
Apr 10, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Does Mountain Biking Need Its Own 'Drive to Survive'?
The production team behind Redbull's Race Tapes swing by our office to talk about the latest season of the show.
Henry Quinney
Apr 3, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Remi Gauvin on Racing, How Everything Changes & Being "Spotted" on a Prototype Bike
Canadian enduro racer Remi Gauvin comes into our Squamish studio to talk about his roots, plus the highs and lows of Enduro.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 27, 2024
Interview: Tara Llanes on Reinventing Herself As a Wheelchair Basketball Paralympian
Tara has been a top athlete in multiple sports, and a lot has happened on her journey from top mountain biker to Paralympian. Find the podcast episode and transcript highlights here.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 21, 2024
Pinkbike Podcast: The Emergency Response Side
A candid chat with two extraordinary riders who also happen to save lives.
Brian Park
Mar 14, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Secrets of the 2024 Taipei Cycle Show
Dario and Brian are joined by Alvin from Velo to discuss the products we saw, the factories we toured, and the food we ate at this year's Taipei Cycle Show.
Sarah Moore
Mar 8, 2024
Interview: Gracey Hemstreet - The First Ever Woman to Complete a Full Run at Red Bull Hardline
Gracey Hemstreet just made history.
Henry Quinney
Mar 7, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: What Makes Your Bike YOURS
Kaz, Dario, Christina and Henry talk about the identifying personal touches that make their bikes their own.
Sarah Moore
Feb 29, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Eliot Jackson on the Early Days of Pinkbike, Grow Cycling's 2024 Plans, & More
Our free flowing conversation ranges from his early days as a racer to the pump track he just opened in Los Angeles County.
Henry Quinney
Feb 22, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Getting to Know Sarah Moore
Sarah sits down with Henry to discuss her life on mountain bikes.
Henry Quinney
Feb 16, 2024
Aaron Gwin to Join Crestline as Rider & Part-Owner for 2024 - Full Interview & Podcast
Aaron Gwin joins the young brand but it isn't your standard sponsorship deal.
Henry Quinney
Feb 8, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Yoann Barelli on Internet Stardom, the Grim Donut and Where Freeride's At
Yoann talks to Henry about everything from racing downhill world cups, Tour de Gnar and everything in between.
Sarah Moore
Feb 5, 2024
5 Key Takeaways From the Rónán Dunne Podcast
If you can't listen to the Pinkbike podcast this morning, here is a text synopsis of the highlights.
Sarah Moore
Feb 5, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Rónán Dunne on Signing for Mondraker, His Secret Broken Scaphoid & Getting Fired Up To Race
Sarah Moore catches up with the Irishman, and learns about his rapid ascent through the ranks of World Cup downhill.
Henry Quinney
Feb 1, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Our Teenage Fantasy Bikes That We Dreamed of Owning
The tech editors talk through the bikes they had pinned up on their bedroom wall.
Sarah Moore
Jan 25, 2024
Full Interview: Vali Höll on Why She's Back With YT for 2024
We get the details on one of the biggest moves ahead of the 2024 season.
Henry Quinney
Jan 18, 2024
5 Key Takeaways From the Jesse Melamed Podcast
If you happen to be enjoying Pinkbike from the office this morning, this article may be of use.
Henry Quinney
Jan 18, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Jesse Melamed on Rivalries, His Reasons for Leaving Rocky & the Unwritten Rules of Racing
Jesse Melamed explains so many facets of the passion behind his racing, why e-enduro isn't for him, and some of the unexpected complications of bike development.
Sarah Moore
Jan 9, 2024
Greg Minnaar Joins Norco - Full Interview
Minnaar has signed a three-year contract with Norco Bicycles and has pulled together a team around him that sounds more than promising.
Henry Quinney
Jan 4, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: What We Got Wrong, What We'd Like to be and How to Enjoy Your Resolutions More
After the suggestion from a regular listener, we decided to look back at some of our past predictions and see if they came true.
Henry Quinney
Dec 28, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Rating Each Other's 2024 Predictions
Expect more lukewarm than ever in 2024... Even worse than Henry's suggestion pull-shocks are coming back.
Henry Quinney
Dec 21, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Learning About Adaptive Mountain Biking with Stacy Kohut, Alex Cairns, & Cole Bernier
Adaptive mountain biking is picking up some momentum, and Henry invites three riders onto the podcast to tell us more.
Henry Quinney
Dec 19, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: The Man Who's Seen It All at Pinkbike Racing With Harry Jenkinson
Harry Jenkinson, the director and editor of the Pinkbike racing series explains his love of downhill, what needs to change in elite racing and why sometimes the YouTube algorithm doesn't play ball.
Alicia Leggett
Dec 14, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Ben Cathro On Leading Pinkbike Racing, Troubleshooting His Brain & Focusing On His Strengths
Ben chats about his life and career with Alicia.
Mike Levy's Last Podcast
Alicia Leggett
Nov 30, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Behind the Crankworx Scenes with Managing Director Darren Kinnaird
Catching up with Darren Kinnaird to hear the full story of what's happening with Crankworx for 2024.
Henry Quinney
Nov 27, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: World Cup's "Mechanics Meeting" with John Hall and Jim Bland
Henry sits down with Aaron Gwin's mechanic John Hall and The Union's mechanic Jim Bland.
Alicia Leggett
Nov 23, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Thibault Laly Explains His Many Roles at Pinkbike Racing
Alicia sits down with PBR's Thibault Laly to reflect upon his season.
Dario DiGiulio
Nov 20, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Staying Sane In the Off-Season & Toaster Talk
Take a seat with Mike, Alicia, and Dario as they discuss the intricacies of making it through the darker winter months.
Alicia Leggett
Nov 16, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast - Aimi Kenyon Reflects on the Highs & Lows of Another Year of PBR
Alicia chats with PBR's Aimi Kenyon to reflect on the events of episode one.
Henry Quinney
Nov 13, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Aaron Gwin on Winning, Team-Swaps and What He Would Give for a Rainbow Jersey
Few people have changed World Cup racing like Aaron Gwin.
Henry Quinney
Nov 9, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Brook Macdonald on MSA, and What He Needs to Ride at His Best
Not all bikes are created equal, and Brook is incredibly candid as he talks through what he's looking for.
Henry Quinney
Nov 6, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: What Loic Bruni is Hiding, OE Deals and Motocross with Öhlins' Terje Hansen
Terje "TJ" Hansen was born at a motocross track and has seen mountain biking change a lot during his 25 years at Öhlins.
Henry Quinney
Nov 2, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast - The Field Test Roundtable
We rank each bike in order of how likely we are to recommend them to a friend.
Brian Park
Oct 26, 2023
Interview: Inside the Development of Schwalbe's Tacky Chan
We get nerdy about tire development, weight, price, manufacturing, sustainability, and how to actually pronounce Schwalbe.
Henry Quinney
Oct 23, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Nina Hoffman on World Cups, Starting Late and Making the Syndicate Her Home
There aren't many people who have ever risen through the ranks of modern World Cup downhill like Nina Hoffman. Here, we hear her story.
Henry Quinney
Oct 19, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Neko Mulally on His Perfect Bike, US Downhill Racing, & Signing a Prodigious Talent
"To achieve true simplicity you need to go pretty far down the rabbit hole of complexity"
Henry Quinney
Oct 16, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 201 - Wyn Masters on Privateers, Enduro, & Staying Authentic
Henry sits down with Wyn Masters to talk about everything from high pivots, GT, social media, and the state of the sport that he's so passionate about.
Henry Quinney
Oct 12, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 200 - Troy Brosnan on Bike Development, Teammates & the Problem with Consistency
Henry and Troy Brosnan sit town to talk about the Australian's career in downhill.
Henry Quinney
Oct 5, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 199 - Whose XC Bike Is it Anyway?
XC bikes are arguably one of the most unsettled genres of bikes, with new, weird and wonderful designs constantly in no end of sight. Our tech team talks about their perfect XC Bike, plus a quick interview with DH World Champ Charlie Hatton.
Henry Quinney
Sep 28, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 198 - Our Pedantic Pet Peeves
Join us for the tech-editors not being nearly toxic enough and far too reasonable for Henry's liking.
Brian Park
Sep 22, 2023
Interview: Vaea Verbeeck on Women Competing at Red Bull Rampage
The Rampage hopeful shares some of the challenges going on behind the scenes of efforts to have a women's category at Rampage.
Henry Quinney
Sep 22, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 196 - The Industry Ideas That Just Keep Coming Back
There are some ideas that the industry keeps coming back to. Whether it's high-pivots, oval chainrings or even mix-wheeled bikes, some things seem to have their moment in the sun once a decade.
Henry Quinney
Sep 14, 2023
Episode 195 - Getting to Know Pinkbike Fast Guy Matt Beer
Henry chats to fellow tech-ed Matt Beer about his career, national titles and his beginnings in Newfoundland.
Henry Quinney
Sep 7, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 194 - Rainbow Stripes, Dream Downhill Teams & What Enduro Could Be with Miranda Miller
A candid chat with Miranda Miller about World Cup DH racing, the future of enduro, and more.
Henry Quinney
Aug 31, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 193 - Freeride, Firefighting and Fear with Steve Vanderhoek
How do you cope with a sport that has inherent risks? And how do you balance that with life as a first-responder? Henry sits down with Steve to find out.
Henry Quinney
Aug 25, 2023
The Pinkbike Vodcast?!: Episode 192 - Shock Week Roundtable
Henry sits down with Dario and Matt to hear their thoughts on testing the latest shocks, plus normal news with Alicia and Mike.
Henry Quinney
Aug 18, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 191 - Getting to Know Alicia Leggett
Henry helps us all get to know a little more about Alicia in an informal and at times frank discussion.
Henry Quinney
Aug 11, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Racing, Riding and Redbull TV with Eliot Jackson
Is there anything Eliot Jackson doesn't do?
Henry Quinney
Aug 4, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: What the Heck's an EDR, with Dan Wolfe
Henry and Alicia caught up about everything enduro with Dan in Whistler last week.
Brian Park
Aug 1, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: The Heaviest Freeride Moments in 'Nothing's For Free' (with Tippie & Westerlund)
Guest host Jason Lucas and I sat down with Derek Westerlund and Brett Tippie to go behind the scenes of the film's biggest moments.
Henry Quinney
Jul 21, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Getting to Know Taj Mihelich
Henry sits down with PB illustrator and retired BMX pro, Taj, for a wide-ranging chat.
Henry Quinney
Jul 14, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Getting to Know Mike Kazimer
Henry chats to Kaz about what brought him to Pinkbike and just how close we got to losing him to skiing.
Henry Quinney
Jul 6, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Randemonium #2 - Hanging Out With SRAM's Chris Mandell
What makes a great bike rider? Which athlete is the best all-rounder? When will Edbull Media House host the rights to its first UCI race? This week we answer the big ones.
Henry Quinney
Jun 30, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: What Makes the Perfect Trail?
Kaz, Dario, and Henry have a rambling discussion about what makes a great trail great.
Henry Quinney
Jun 23, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Making Bikepacking as Unpleasant as Possible with Tom Bradshaw
Catching up with Pinkbike's prodigal son as he swung by our Squamish office.
Brian Park
Jun 16, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: A Deep Dive on Pivot's Wild Prototype DH Bike with Bernard Kerr
Will Bernard retire if he gets the win this weekend?
Henry Quinney
Jun 8, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: BMX Backgrounds & Breaking Bikes with Taj Mihelich
Everything in bike design is a compromise and having bikes finally struck the right balance between durability and performance?
Henry Quinney
Jun 1, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Sitting Down With the Man Behind Red Bull's Race Tapes
Sitting down with Boombox's Romain Dompnier to talk about Red Bull, racing, and maybe a large amount of Formula One.
Henry Quinney
May 24, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: MTB Fashion Failures & Tedious Trends
Henry and Kaz sit down with the most fashionable mountain biker in the PNW, Dario DiGiulio, and ask him why nothing beats riding in a Talking Heads t-shirt.
OutsideOnline
Apr 21, 2023
Outside's Podcast Listener Survey
Please tell our bosses how great the Pinkbike Podcast is. (No but seriously, we'd love some feedback!)
Henry Quinney
May 12, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Why We Suck At Mountain Biking
Dario, Kaz, and Henry talk reflect on their own shortcomings as mountain bikers, as well as touching upon their love of Dehd.
Mike Kazimer
Apr 28, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Randomonium - Paragliding, Chairlift Riding, DH Bikes, & AI
Alicia Leggett, Mike Kazimer, Dario DiGiulio, and Henry Quinney take the podcast on the road for a rambling and entertaining post-Sea Otter conversation.
Brian Park
Apr 13, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: What Should Bike Warranties Look Like?
Does a generous warranty just drive the cost of your bike up? What does "limited lifetime" actually mean?
Mike Levy
Apr 7, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Alicia Leggett on Her Big Crash, Head Injury, & Recovery
A coma, a priest, a miraculous recovery, and looking forward.
Mike Levy
Mar 25, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: TRP's Race Engineer on Developing a New Drivetrain & Testing with World Cup Racers
We also get into what it takes to deliver a brand new drivetrain, embargos, why they're using KMC chains, and a whole bunch more.
Mike Levy
Mar 17, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Jason Chamberlain on Developing Demo DH Bikes, Testing with Sam Hill, and 6-Bar Suspension
We also get into what makes the Horst Link layout so versatile, the pros and cons of gearboxes, and Jason's work on the new Intense DH bike.
Mike Levy
Mar 13, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Shimano's Linkglide Drivetrain Tech Explained
More compatibility and longer lasting? Not something you hear every day.
Mike Levy
Mar 8, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: What Could the MTB Industry Do Better?
Prices, compatibility, supply chains, standards, riding videos, and more.
Mike Levy
Mar 5, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Henry & Levy's Post-Race Formula One Show – Bahrain Grand Prix
The least professional Formula One podcast? Maybe, but we're also first to the punch with cold takes on Ocon's 3 hours of penalties and if George calls people a "silly goose" while wearing a turtleneck.
Mike Levy
Mar 3, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Henry & Levy's Formula One Pre-Season Cold Takes
The 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.
Mike Levy
Feb 24, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Scott’s CMO Reto Aeschbacher on Integration, Marketing, and That Time They Tried Making Suspension
We also get into their US origins, how they handled Covid, e-bike sales versus mountain bike sales, marketing advice, and of course we asked about headset cable routing.
Mike Levy
Feb 17, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Paul the Punter on Content Creators, Marketing Budgets, & YouTube Money
YouTube explained by a retired YouTuber.
Mike Levy
Feb 16, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Pivot's Chris Cocalis on Starting a Bike Company, US-Made Carbon, & High Prices
Chris also gets into leaving Titus and that the time he wanted to buy an In-N-Out Burger, e-bike sales versus mountain bike sales, and running a bike company during the pandemic.
Mike Levy
Feb 3, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Kyle Strait on World Cups vs New World Disorder, Style vs Tricks, & Rampage at 14
We also get into the most impressive riding he's seen at Rampage, owning property with jumps, and declassified rocket testing.
Mike Levy
Jan 26, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Santa Cruz's Josh Kissner on Bike Development, Supply Chain Issues, & High Prices
We also talk about why some of their bikes look similar, the evolution of VPP suspension, and when we might see a new V10.
Mike Levy
Jan 19, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Things We (Sometimes) Miss About Older Bikes
Aside from the price tags, is there anything you miss about bikes from ten or twenty years ago?
Mike Levy
Jan 13, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Enduro World Cup Racing, New Tech, & Will Bike Prices Go Back Down?
Looking into our crystal ball to see the future of enduro racing and the new bikes we might see in 2023.
Mike Levy
Jan 12, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Rob Roskopp on Skateboarding, the Syndicate, & Leaving Santa Cruz
Rob also talks about Specialized, how Pon Holdings came into the picture, and if he's sold more skateboards than Tony Hawk.
Mike Levy
Jan 5, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 159 - East Coast Jank, Testing Bikes, & Failed Resolutions
If you had to come up with a riding resolution for the coming year, what would it be?
Mike Levy
Dec 28, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 158 - PB Snow Day w/ Levy and Henry
Two editors share their horrible skiing stories.
Mike Levy
Dec 22, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 157 - Remy Metailler on Content Creation, Scary Lines, & How to be a Pro Freerider in 2023
You need to send and be able to send an email.
Mike Levy
Dec 15, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 156 - Fall Field Test Companion & BTS in Whistler
How'd we shoot this Field Test, why were the bikes so heavy and so damn expensive, and was it fair to test them in the bike park?
Mike Levy
Dec 9, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 155 - Andi Kolb & Charlie Hatton on the Right Headspace & Why Fun is Fast
Kolb and Hatton also talk about the dangers of over-training, the differences between Fox and Öhlins, and how World Cup racers test tires.
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.