The Pinkbike Podcast

Nov 14 2024 263 ep. 62 mins 1.2k

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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 Henry Quinney and featuring a rotating cast of the Pinkbike editorial team and other guests.

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Episode 262 - When to Give In and Take Your Bike to a Mechanic, and Should Racing Stay "Amateur"?

Nov 14 2024 60 mins

Hear ye, hear ye, let's talk even more about mountain bikes.

Episode 261 - Greg Minnaar on Blank Chequebooks, Winning Culture & How to Truly Test a Bike

Nov 07 2024 69 mins

When Greg Minnaar left the Santa Cruz Syndicate, it was about as big of a news story as you get in mountain bike racing. A rider who went against the very best of each generation, it was at one time impossible to think of him racing for anyone other than the Californian brand. One season later, to say he's landed on his feet would be an understatement. His 2024 racing season didn't

Episode 260 - The Proto-Demo Debrief, Kaz is Cranky and Revisiting Old Debates

Oct 24 2024 51 mins

This week, we tune in with the tech team for some Show and Tells and answer your questions. We'd love to answer some of your questions. Pleave us a message here.

Episode 259 - Rampage Rants, Henry's Heavy Tire Obsession and Slowing Down With Age

Oct 17 2024 75 mins

This week, Dario reports his findings from a Redbull Rampage that managed to deliver more score controversy than ever, Matt talks about his heavy WTB test tires (and Henry begs to try them), plus Kaz explains why mechanical T-Type is not only possible but viable.

Episode 258 - What happened to Plus Wheel Sizes and the Fat Bike Fad?

Oct 03 2024 63 mins

Thank you to so many of you for getting in your questions. We never imagined we'd have so many, and please keep them coming because we are looking forward to working them in to future episodes. This episode, Henry and Brian tackle some more before we take a week off the pod to recharge our batteries. Leave us your question for future episodes here.

Episode 257 - When to Cut the DH Bike, Reality TV & Buyer's Remorse

Sep 26 2024 54 mins

Kaz plans his holiday to Bishops Itchington, Kaz and Henry disagree about fork offset and Sarah tries to discern who is more likely to try and buy upgrades, XC or DH riders. Please leave your own question here.

Episode 256 - What Your Greatest Moment on a Mountain Bike, and Can You Be Too Heavy for XC?

Sep 19 2024 56 mins

In this Q&A, we answer a lot of your questions about breaking your bike and how to make your bike look as bad as Dario's. To get your question answered, tag an editor in your comment or leave us a voice message at speakpipe.com/pinkbike.

Episode 255 - How Much Difference the Bike Really Makes, and Splitting Etiquette and Gatekeeping

Sep 12 2024 60 mins

In this Q&A we answer a lot of your questions about everything from fueling your rides, what makes the difference at the highest level, and why Matt Beer will always be faster than us (and probably you too). To get your question answered, tag an editor in your comment or leave us a voice message at speakpipe.com/pinkbike.

Episode 254 - Is Everything Really Just Going Around in Circles?

Sep 04 2024 46 mins

We answer your questions and talk about winning pedals, useless graphs and suspension gearboxes (again). To get your question answered, tag an editor in your comment or leave us a voice message at speakpipe.com/pinkbike.

Episode 253 - Why Your Next Bike Might Have Two Mechanical Droppers & Chainstay Length Isn't That Simple

Aug 28 2024 58 mins

We answer your questions and comments about wheel size, geometry and seatposts. To feature, tag an editor in your comment or leave us a voice message here.