PINKBIKE FIELD TEST
Behind the Scenes
A behind-the-scenes video usually means one thing: We've finally reached the end of the Field Test series. And while cross-country riding might not always look fun (for some admittedly obvious reasons), we certainly had fun making the last sixteen videos. Yes, even while climbing. But no, definitely not during the Efficiency Test. Our crew behind the cameras - Max, Cole, Jason, Margus, and even my unpaid intern, Mike Kazimer - all hustled harder than ever to make it happen, and don't forget they had to do it while watching me wear Lycra every day, all day. Don't worry, Pinkbike is looking after their counseling. If you're itching for more behind-the-scenes details,
episode 9 of the Pinkbike podcast sees us chat about why we wanted to focus on cross-country bikes, while
episode 17 gets into all the gritty details.
It was also great to see the community embrace
so much cross-country content, especially considering that hasn't been our focus in the past. Don't worry, there won't be any less trail, enduro, or downhill coverage, but you can count on seeing a much more bike-diverse homepage in the near future.
And if you've been patiently waiting for something a bit squishier, we're already deep into planning our next Field Test series that will pit the latest trail and enduro bikes against each other. Keep an eye open for that this fall.
Alright, who wants to go ride some cross-country?
The 2020 Pinkbike Field Test was made possible with clothing, protection, and support from Giro. Control tires provided by Schwalbe, and power meters provided by SRM. Filming took place at The Backyard pub in Squamish.
Video: Jason Lucas, Cole Nelson, Max Barron
(Also, as one of those lycra clad dumbasses, I extra appreciate it)
levy: yes
At the risk of asking Mike or Sarah to sustain yet another 3 min of 300 W, “why not both? ¯\_(ツ)_/ ¯”
It would be cool to see a stock bike with "enduro" control tires. Then run it with "XC tires". Then add 5 lbs. Then do a coil vs. air shock.. etc
Next people are free to choose the S-Works build or the comp build knowing that the frame should feel a certain way compared to other frames and the parts are so variable that it isn’t worth talking about?
I personally am buying parts whenever I can get them on sale and then putting them on the frame I think I want. I know how my OneUp parts feel and when these bikes are tested where you get distracted with parts that I’m never going to ride it looses value for me.
Grim content soon
It would actually be easy to normalize the results since the bike weights should be known.
* doesn’t matter if bike is in a stand or upside down on the ground
Thoroughly enjoyed all the content.
As a cycling enthusiast across more or less all disciplines, this is just thee stuff I needed.
You are definitely breathing down the neck of one major provider of sugar & taurin beverages when it comes to creating excellent MTB content. The mental void after all the races have been cancelled has been plugged firmly by PB.
Well, I don't "feel" ya, but you know what I mean.
Didn’t your Hardtail podcast just say that everyone probably has too much travel???