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

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Episode 255 - How Much Difference the Bike Real...
We had a lot of voice messages to get through this week, so Henry, Dario and Kaz got stuck in.
58 min
2
Episode 254 - Is Everything Really Just Going A...
We tune in to your questions, and talk about the latest tech.
44 min
3
Episode 253 - Why Your Next Bike Might Have Two...
We answer more of your questions and feature a first for the podcast.
56 min
4
Episode 252 - Why Downcountry is Dead & Who Mak...
We answer your questions about lightweight EMTB SL Plus'... or something.
39 min
5
Epsiode 251 - Shimano's Drivetrain Development ...
We finally got to ask Big Derailleur why they haven't given us a gearbox yet.
59 min
6
Epsiode 250 - When Did Bikes Stop Being Bad and...
We dive into listeners questions, and talk extra-mediums, high-rolllers and why you wouldn't just buy Conti's.
63 min
7
Episode 249 - We Rank the Glory, M1, Supreme V5...
Matt and Henry go over the Downhill Field Test to talk through their thoughts on the latest crop of downhill bikes.
59 min
8
Episode 248 - Tom Pidcock & Pinarello's MTB Pro...
Brian Park and Sarah sat down with Pinarello's Chief Marketing Officer and their R&D Engineer on the Dogma XC project, as well as Tom Pidcock himself.
70 min
9
Episode 247 - Why Did Our Bikes Get So Big?
Henry, Kaz and Dario talk about how both geometry trends and how our preferences have changed over time.
37 min
10
Epsiode 246 - Orbea Bicycles on Hacking Shimano...
Sarah and Brian go deep with the story of Spanish Cooperative bike brand Orbea.
60 min
11
Episode 245 - Specialized’s MTB Product Team on...
Dario and Brian spent a lot of time convincing them to bring back the Wu post.
114 min
12
Episode 244 - The New RockShox Damper vs. the F...
Henry and Kaz compare the newly released Charger 3.1 and the recently released Grip X2 after several days of testing in the Whistler Bike Park.
38 min
13
Episode 243 - What Would It Take for You to Rid...
The team discuss risk & reward at Red Bull Hardline.
42 min
14
Episode 242 - The Value Bike Field Test Round T...
The testers catch up to talk through this year's test.
41 min
15
Episode 241 - Where Downhill Tech is Going, and...
Henry, Kaz, Daz and Matt bring you up to speed with what their testing, and speculate on the next frontiers of tech.
60 min
16
Episode 240 - Martin Maes Reflects on his 2019 ...
Martin Maes joins Henry to talk about everything from bike tech, World Cup wins and the legacy of his temultuous 2019 Season.
68 min
17
Episode 239 : Christopher Blevins on Winning th...
Sarah chatted with Christopher Blevins right after he got back from his whirlwind of a trip to Brazil where he won the first Olympic cross-country race of the season.
75 min
18
Episode 238 - Who's In Your Downhill Fantasy Team?
We provide the kiss of death to our favourite downhill riders at this weekend's race.
46 min
19
Episode 237 - Is World Cup XC Actually Worth Wa...
Our resident XC expert, Sarah Moore, a former World Cup racer, explains to Henry why XC has never been so good.
55 min
20
Episode 236 - Getting to Know Henry Quinney
Henry Quinney is one of a kind. He's a tech editor and a video presenter here at Pinkbike, but you probably know him best for his role hosting The Pinkbike Podcast and for his strong opinions on everything from head tube angles to all-mountain bikes.
90 min
21
Episode 235 - Does Mountain Biking Need Its Own...
The production team behind Redbull's Race Tapes swing by our office to talk about the latest season of the show.
66 min
22
Episode 234 - Remi Gauvin on Racing, Riding & H...
Canadian enduro racer Remi Gauvin comes into our Squamish studio to talk about his roots, plus the highs and lows of Enduro.
72 min
23
Episode 233 - Tara Llanes on Reinventing Hersel...
Tara has been a top athlete in multiple sports, and a lot has happened on her journey from top mountain biker to Paralympian.
129 min
24
Episode 232 - The Emergency Response Side
A candid chat with Amy Ertel and Steve Vanderhoek, two extraordinary riders who also happen to save lives during their day jobs.
81 min
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Episode 231 - Secrets of the 2024 Taipei Cycle ...
New products, factory tours, and more from our favourite show of the year.
87 min