Rampage, Racing Rumors, & Reader Questions

We're back from a couple weeks in Bentonville, so it's time to dig into the virtual mail bag and catch up on some reader questions.

Shop Stories, Field Testing, & Reader Questions | Pinkbike Podcast

Kaz, Dario, Stephane, and Matt chat about the latest MTB news, and why it pays for bike mechanics to be nice to customers.

Our Embarrassing Racing Moments | Pinkbike Podcast

Kaz, Matt, and Stephane talk about some of their embarrassing racing-related moments and answer more reader questions.

The Bikes & Products We Were Wrong About With Mike Levy

We got Levy off the gravel bike for a special episode where we look back at the products and bikes that didn't live up to the hype.

World Champs Chatter, Boutique Derailleurs, & Reader Questions

Kaz, Dario, and Matt talk about the World Champ DH and marathon races, plus dig into the recent Kona Hei Hei review and more reader questions.

Nino Schurter on His Final Two Major XC Races & Plans for the Future

What Would Our Dream Homemade Bikes Look Like?

Kaz, Dario, and Stephane chat about pedals, homemade bikes, and a whole bunch more.

Freeride's Alive with Hannah Bergemann & Steve Vanderhoek

Recorded live at Crankworx Whistler, we sat down with two of our favorite freeriders to chat about digging, sending, mental challenges, and more.

The Development of the 2026 Fuel with Trek's Dylan Howes & David Knauf

Chatting with the engineer and product manager behind the latest version of the venerable Trek Fuel.

Why Christopher Blevins is Living in a Retreat Center

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<...

Seth's Bike Hacks Rides the Grim Donut

A wide-ranging conversation with Seth about riding the Grim Donut, product reviews, YouTube techniques, AI, and even headset cable routing.

Ask Pinkbike - Digging in to More Reader Questions

Kaz, Dario, and Stephane open up the virtual mailbag and try their best to solve those burning questions.

The World's Biggest Drop, MTB Festivals, & Newfoundland Riding

Kaz, Dario, and Matt chat about the latest happenings in the mountain bike world.

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.

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, a...

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.

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.

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...

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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#286: A New DH Bike, Pedal Debates, & Enduro Season Begins

Episode #286: A New DH Bike, The Future of Enduro, & Reader Questions

#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.

#284: Body Armor Banter, Bushing Anger, & Vintage Dream Bikes

Kaz, Dario, and Matt come to you with the latest MTB news and observations.

#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.

#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...

Episode 281: Wireless Dropper Posts, Budget DH Bikes, & Resto Mods

The team talks through this week's news and tech.

#280 - Tech, Mechs, and Springs to Deal with Flex; New Everything Week

The team talks through this week's news and tech.

#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.

#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 Californi...

#277 - Mountain Bike Wheels Are Getting Wild

How light is too light? And what does "instant engagement" really mean anyway?

#276 - Breaking Embargos and Are Designs Incompatible for Heavier Riders?

Dario, Kaz, and Henry gear up for another content tsunami.

#275 - Fox's Gearbox, 'MacGyvering' Ultra Premium Bikes & Counting Chains

We round up this week's news and answer your questions.

#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.

#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.

#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, free...

#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 adjustmen...

#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 EX...

#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 wi...