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Was our April Fool story a little too believable? Benji goes drops the new RockShox AXS dropper post - literally. See what we did there? Just how do you demonstrate the functions of a wireless dropper post on the 'radio'? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Everything from tyre pressure calculators to the details of the new SRAM groupset that still uses mechanical cables like it's still the noughties or something. Hannah loves it and hates having to charge batteries for shifters and mechs. Benji loves it and reckons if you don't know how to charge stuff in 2025 then you are wrong. What do you think? As ever, all th edetails of the new stuff this week can be found here at https://singletrackworld.com/2025/03/fresh-goods-friday-750-the-testing-messin...
Benji and Hannah discuss bikes they would like to lick (?) and how the Marzzochi Bombers could save your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Benji and Hannah talk dirty about British Cycling, i9 wheels and Hannah tells us the longest and possibly worst whale joke ever. Are black spokes more fragile and do tan wall tyres result in more punctures? We answer your burning questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Has Benji converted to the dark side? Come on! What do you think? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Benji reveals the results of our eBike reliability survey. Hannah gives us her thought for the day to send you into the weekend. Turns out that Benji's perfect riding jacket already exists and it's not at all spendy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hannah was invited to discuss the price of watching bikes on the BBC 5 Live Wake Up To Money programme this week. Benji finds out why she was there. Plus, multi-tools and why you should sit down and play with yours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Andi Sykes works for Hunt Bikes these days but before that he was one of the Singletrack team. He's also managed his own DH race team so he's got a lot of insight and experience. Hannah talks to him about cheap(er) bikes and racing in 2025. Hannh calls Andi the cockapoo of the bike world, which came as a shock to Andi, but listen and find out why. For more Fresh Goods Friday sillyness go and check out this week's FGF 741 here https://singletrackworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
New pedals from OneUp plus we have riders team news, some of which is accurate. Hannah grills Benji on his dog owning skills and why the new pedals from OneUp are very different to what they've offered in the past. Plus, team news from around the 'paddocks' and how not to look after a dog. Featuring silent contributions from Archie the office dog, Hannah Dobson, Managing Editor and Benji Haworth, Technical Editor. Full Fresh Goods Friday news can be found here https://singletrackworld.com Hosted...
Benji and Hannah argue over ratings for reviews and offer up their predictions for the bike world in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Adam has written a few articles for us over the years, in between his medical school training. His stories are always a great read, though I do wonder how he continues to convince his friends to ride with him. There always seems to be a lot of wading through bogs and mysteriously missing paths. Something that I find especially refreshing is the absence of fancy kit. Adam and friends appear to be largely riding in gear that might have been obtained at an Outward Bound bring and buy sale, on bikes...
In this episode George & Jack run a Mock Draft of how they see the teams lining up in 2025 & then they’re joined by the Fighting Irish; 2 of the fastest DH riders on planet earth, Oisin O Callaghan & Ronan Dunne… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode George, Jack & Emi chat MSA, 2025 & Team Rumours before they’re joined by the G.O.A.T., Norco Race Division’s Greg Minnaar to chat about his final season racing World Cups & to play retirement 20 questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode the 2024 Elite Women’s World Champion and World Cup Champion, the YT Mob’s Vali Höll, chats with George, Jack and Emi about equal pay, three-peats, and MTB Reform... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
George, Jack and Emi are joined by Intense Factory Racing’s Joe Breeden to discuss the racing that’s gone down since the mid-season break, the leaked Warner Brothers Discovery MTB Reform document, before closing out the show with some #teamrumours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
All the chat from the Pits at Champery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We’re over halfway through the 2024 World Cup season and in this episodeGeorge,Jack & Emilie round up the first half of the season and grade the teams on their performance so far... The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by:HopeTechnology www.hopetech.com @hopetechJ-Tech Suspension www.jtechsuspension.co.uk@jtechsuspension Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Ride Southern Spain www.ridesouthernspain.com @ridesouthernspain Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @schwalb...
This week it's election time. We voted and we hope you did too. I this week's episode Mark reminisces about past Passporte du Soleil events and how one fellow journo didn't even make it to the start line. Benji gives us a load of new info on the 15th Specialized Stumpjumper that has just launched and Hannah has just come back from the Bespoked hand built bike show and was hugely impressed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Desert Island Disc Brakes is our interview format for the pro riders we keep bumping into. It is a 'tribute' to other similar formats you may have heard on the radio. This week Hannah talks to pro rider Josh Bryceland about his life as a DH racing pro around the world discussing everything from his mythical house boat to comparisons of life with donuts and salad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
WC DH Semi-Finals, Welsh Trail Access Nightmares, Goodbye Rob, How to amputate your finger at home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hannah chats to racers and their support crew at the British National Downhill Series, Round 2, at Fort William. Thanks to the Scottish Downhill Association for making it happen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
George has been up to Fort William to chat to folks in the pits before the racing kicks off. He's also sent us a very interesting collection of photos. Enjoy, sports fans! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode George, Jack & Emilie are joined by the Privateer Project’s Wyn Masters to preview the 2024 World Cup Season… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After a little break over winter, Making Up The Numbers is back! The 2024 race season is already underway and in this episode the gang chats about those races that have already taken place. Then, making her debut on the podcast, they’re joined by one of the new generation of female riders making waves in the Elite Women’s category, Cube Factory Racing’s Jess Blewitt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mark introduces our first episode of the new year. We've had a bit of a break but we are back now. In this episode we get to find out what's been happening at STHQ and what's coming this year. Then Benji and Hannah answer some questions from the forum starting off with a biggy from user Snotrag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
It’s a bumper Christmas Special ‘double episode’ of the pod! We kick things off with Dean Lucas’ retirement 20 questions, then Loïc Bruni chats winning World Champs in 2022 and the World Cup overall in 2023, his relationship with Finn and Jordan, and the rider he’s “a little bit scared of”. Merry Christmas everyone, it’s a banger! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
It's another stonking podcast episode from Making Up The Numbers. From car mechanic to World Cup winner... In this episode our very special guest is Atherton Racing’s Andi Kolb. There’s also Jack Reading’s retirement 20 questions, and possibly the biggest #teamrumour of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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In this episode George, Jack & Emilie discuss 2024; the World Cup calendar and some team rumours. Next up they’re joined by Mr 23 Degrees, Martin Whiteley who has exciting news about his 2024 plans and then it’s over to the 2023 DH World Champion, Charlie Hatton. It’s a huge one… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
With Charlie choosing to retire early we thought it would be the perfect time to get him in front of a mic and ask him about his riding life to date and where he plans to go next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
