Singletracks Mountain Bike Podcast
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Podcast host Jeff Barber, Editor-in-Chief at Singletracks.com, aims to inform and inspire with topics and interviews from the mountain bike world. Since 2015, we have been sharing weekly stories from under the helmets of the most inspiring and influential mountain bikers.
Join us as we learn from top athletes, product designers, trail builders, coaches, mechanics, artists, and leaders in the mountain biking community.
Join us as we learn from top athletes, product designers, trail builders, coaches, mechanics, artists, and leaders in the mountain biking community.
Episodes
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Nov 7, 2016 • 32min
How Are MTB Trail Difficulties Rated?
Ever wonder how mountain bike trail difficulties are rated? We discuss both subjective and objective measures of trail difficulty, and explain the difference between technically and physically difficult trails.
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Oct 31, 2016 • 27min
Why Do People Still Choose to Ride Hardtails?
With so many great full suspension mountain bikes on the market today, why are people still riding hardtail bikes? In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, we discuss the history of mountain bike suspension and the advantages hardtail mountain bikes still have over their fully squishy brethren today.
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Oct 24, 2016 • 26min
Tips for Bikepacking
In this episode, Aaron, Greg, and I share tips for choosing a great bikepacking route and attempt to dispel the myth that you need fancy gear to get started.
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Oct 19, 2016 • 23min
Podcast: Singletracks Talks About Electric Mountain Bikes
In today’s episode, Jeff, Greg, and Aaron discuss the issue of e-bikes on mountain bike trails. We cover a recent study by IMBA and new regulations out of California and also talk about why so many mountain bikers are opposed to electric mountain bikes and where, if anywhere, they might be appropriate.
Oct 17, 2016 • 34min
The Bikes We Ride: Aaron, Greg, and Jeff Describe Their Personal Rigs
One of the best ways to get to know a mountain biker is to ask what kind of bike they ride. In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and I talk about the mountain bikes we own and also the ones we hope to own in the future.
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Oct 3, 2016 • 18min
Greg’s MTB Trip to Spain
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Greg talks about his summer MTB trip to Spain.
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Sep 28, 2016 • 29min
Our Favorite Bikes and MTB Products from Interbike 2016
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and I reflect on this year’s tradeshow and discuss some of the most interesting products we found. Also, we explore why 2016 has been such a tough year for bike retailers across the board.
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Sep 21, 2016 • 15min
Interbike Outdoor Demo Day 2
In this better-late-than-never episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, Helena, and I talk about the bikes we tested at Outdoor Demo on Tuesday.
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Sep 20, 2016 • 8min
Interbike Outdoor Demo, Day 1
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron and I talk briefly about Interbike Outdoor Demo, Day 1. We recap the bikes we tested and talk about our plans for tomorrow. Stay tuned to the podcast this week to get daily show updates in addition to our written and social media coverage.
--Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks
Sep 19, 2016 • 19min
Mountain Biking the Mountain State, West Virginia
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron talks about his recent mountain bike trip to West Virginia.
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