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Jul 24, 2025•1 hr 3 min
The Pinkbike Podcast
A weekly update on all the latest stories from around the world of mountain biking, as well as some frank discussion about tech, racing, and everything in between. Hosted by Mike Kazimer and featuring a rotating cast of the Pinkbike editorial team and other guests.
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Episodes
The World's Biggest Drop, MTB Festivals, & Newfoundland Riding
Kaz, Dario, and Matt chat about the latest happenings in the mountain bike world.
Jul 17, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Wild World Cup Racing, Tiny Car Crew, & Trail Tools
Kaz, Dario, and Stephane chat about the recent World Cup racing, trail tools, hatchbacks, and short travel bikes.
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr
Tour Divide Winner Robin Gemperle, 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.
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Upside Down Forks, World Cup Highs, Lows, & More
Kaz, Stephane, and Dario chat about World Cup racing, Fox's new upside-down Podium fork, and more.
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr
Hans Rey Interview, MTB Trend Talk, & Fist Bumps or High Fives?
Stephane chats with Hans Rey, while Kaz, Dario, and Matt talk about the latest MTB trends.
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Clint Spiegel & Dustin Adams on Industry Nine's Acquisition of We Are One Composites
We sat down with Clint Spiegel, the founder and owner of Industry Nine, and Dustin Adams, the founder of We Are One Composites, to find out more about the recent acquisition of WAO by I9, and what the future holds for both companies.
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Shimano's Wireless XTR Drivetrain, World Cup Racing & New Bikes
Chatting about the fresh XTR groupset, Yeti's expensive e-bike, World Cup DH and enduro racing, & more.
Jun 05, 2025•57 min
#289: Bike Parking, BMXworx, Orbea's New Rallon, & More
Kaz, Matt, and Dario talk about the beauty of bike park laps, the new Crankworx Full Tilt event, and dig into more reader questions.
May 29, 2025•57 min
#288: DH Race Tech, New Flat Pedals, & Dumpster Diving for Bike Parts
Kaz and Dario go over the highs and lows of an exciting weekend of World Cup racing, and a whole lot more.
May 22, 2025•55 min
#287: World Cup Racing Returns, Tech Talk, & More Listener Questions
Kaz, Dario, and Stephane chat about the first round of the Enduro World Cup, and dive into more listener questions.
May 15, 2025•52 min
#286: A New DH Bike, Pedal Debates, & Enduro Season Begins
Episode #286: A New DH Bike, The Future of Enduro, & Reader Questions
May 08, 2025•57 min
#285: Getting to Know Stephane Pelletier, Our Favorite Technique Tips, & Gloveless Riders
Mike Kazimer, Stephane Pelletier, and Matt Beer come to you with the latest MTB news and observations.
May 01, 2025•46 min
#284: Body Armor Banter, Bushing Anger, & Vintage Dream Bikes
Kaz, Dario, and Matt come to you with the latest MTB news and observations.
Apr 24, 2025•43 min
#283: Post-Sea Otter Ponderings + Uncle Buck & Other Reader Questions
Mike, Dario, and Stephane go over the highs and lows of Sea Otter, then dive into some fresh reader questions.
Apr 17, 2025•51 min
#282: Talking About Tariffs
It's time for some tariff talk. For this episode we brought in special guests Seve Frothingham (Bicycle Retailer) and Tom Place (Outbound Lighting) to help make sense of it all.
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Episode 281: Wireless Dropper Posts, Budget DH Bikes, & Resto Mods
The team talks through this week's news and tech.
Apr 03, 2025•58 min
#280 - Tech, Mechs, and Springs to Deal with Flex; New Everything Week
The team talks through this week's news and tech.
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 1 min
#279 - The New Fox 34, The Tires We've Been Asking For & Why MTB Just Isn't That Cool
Henry, Kaz and Dario come to you with the latest MTB news and observations.
Mar 20, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 279
#278 - Intense Tell-all About Costco, VPP, Industry Limitations and a Frame-fresh Future
Intense is one of the oldest, boldest and storied frame brands in mountain biking. That said, it certainly hasn't been plain sailing for the Californian company. While their ever-present race teams have enjoyed success at world cups, with their race-focused approach providing clarity and intention, the brand's aims have been a bit harder to discern. Regardless of whether it's the 951 deal with Costco, or a greater reliance on carbon manufacturing outside of the US, the brand is going back to its...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 23 min
#277 - Mountain Bike Wheels Are Getting Wild
How light is too light? And what does "instant engagement" really mean anyway?
Mar 06, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 277
#276 - Breaking Embargos and Are Designs Incompatible for Heavier Riders?
Dario, Kaz, and Henry gear up for another content tsunami.
Feb 27, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 276
#275 - Fox's Gearbox, 'MacGyvering' Ultra Premium Bikes & Counting Chains
We round up this week's news and answer your questions.
Feb 20, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 275
#274 - What Racing Do Mountain Bikers Really Want to Watch & The Things We Got Wrong
Henry and Matt recount the blind tire test, plus normal Dario talks us through one drool-worthy bespoke bike.
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 274
#273 - Are 32" Wheels Better? And What Does "Better" Even Mean?
This week's podcast brings you Jessie-May, Dario, and Henry to talk through their Show-and-Tells and answer some of your questions.
Feb 06, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 273
#272 - The Slow Death of the Freeride Bike and When Are We Gonna Get Fun Climbs Made for eMTBs?
Kaz, Daz, and Haz run through the Haro Greer review, talk yet more etiquette (as if it ever ends), and give their lukewarm takes on the industry, freeride bikes, and most importantly, the health and growth of Toblerone the shih tzu.
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 272
#271 - Does Geometry Adjustment Mean Brands Can Get By Making Bad Bikes?
We used to fight over a degree, and now some bikes can offer a degree in either direction with a headset, 10mm on the chainstay, progression adjustment, and smaller geometry tweaks—all from the stock platform. But does this help or hinder the consumer's riding experience? Dario, Daz, and Denry show us their current favorite parts of biking and discuss whether a bike can ever be too adjustable.
Jan 23, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 271
#270 - Local Secret or Fair Game? The Dilemma of Riding Your Favourite Hidden Trails, Plus Tech & Questions
Is oversharing a thing in mountain biking? Kaz, Dario, Henry and Matt talk about the ethics and considerations behind pirate trails. Plus, we cover EXT latest DH fork, a steering damper and the Slash+ before answer questions, giving terrible relationship advice and talk about whether the E13 Sidekick hub is a worthy investment.
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 268
#269 - Specialized’s eMTB Product Team on Motor Development, Future Models, & Battery Regulations
Last year we visited Specialized’s eMTB facility in Cham, Switzerland to ride some bikes and poke around their ebike innovation centre. We sat down with Jan Talavasek, Marco Sonderegger, and Joe Buckley, 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 sneaky questions about future models. They h...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 269
#268 - 2024 Pinkbike Awards Winners: The Best Bike, Innovations, Value & More
In a special end-of-year podcast, Henry is joined by Kaz, Matt, and Dario to talk through the winners of each category, as well as explain the rationale behind the choices. 00:08:50 Value Product of the Year 00:14:31 Value Mountain Bike of the Year 00:25:16 E-MTB of the Year 00:45:13 Innovation of the Year 01:05:42 Suspension Product of the Year 01:22:01 Product of the Year 01:32:41 Mountain Bike of the Year...
Dec 26, 2024•1 hr 53 min
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