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 12, 2015 • 21min
Podcast: Illegal-ish Mountain Bike Trails
In this episode we talk about illegal-ish mountain bike trails, or as Greg wanted to call it, “50 Shades of Gray Trails.” We’ll define the concept of gray trails and talk about some of the issues surrounding building and using unauthorized mountain bike trails.
Nov 9, 2015 • 30min
Podcast: Eliminating Pain Through Bike Fitting
In this podcast we talk with healthcare professional and Singletracks writer Chris Daniels about eliminating pain on the bike through bike fit and other techniques. We also discuss the things that are grinding our gears including 27.5+ wheels, horse crap on the trail, and more.
Nov 5, 2015 • 22min
Podcast: Mountain Biking at Night
In this podcast Aaron, Greg, and Jeff discuss mountain biking at night. We talk about the reasons we ride at night, provide recommendations for lights, and strategies for getting the most out of your light system.
Nov 2, 2015 • 22min
What’s the Deal With Plus Size MTB Tires and Wheels? [Podcast #14]
In this episode we talk with Maxxis bike marketing specialist Bobby Brown about plus size mountain bike tires and wheels. After discussing the pros and cons of plus-size tires, we talk about the best applications, what’s happening to 29+, and why 27.5+ bikes seem to be sweeping the market.
Oct 29, 2015 • 21min
Podcast: How to Choose the Best Bikepacking Bike + What’s Grinding Our Gears
In this episode, Aaron, Greg, and Jeff discuss ways to choose the best bikepacking bike plus we introduce a new segment titled, “What’s grinding our gears and stoking our spokes.” Want to know if fall weather and fewer mountain bikers in the National Forests is grinding our gears OR stoking our spokes? You’ll have to listen to find out.
Oct 26, 2015 • 29min
Podcast: Redbull Rampage Controversy, Mountain Biking 14ers, and the Do-All MTB
On this episode, Aaron, Greg, and Jeff talk about the recent controversies surrounding the Redbull Rampage and mountain biking 14ers, plus the mythical “do-it-all” mountain bike.
Production note: Going forward we plan to share two podcasts each week. Last week we screwed up the recording for our second episode so we only had a chance to publish one episode. 🙂
Oct 19, 2015 • 23min
Singletracks Talks About Electric Mountain Bikes [Podcast #11]
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 16, 2015 • 15min
Podcast: Mountain Biking Helena, MT
Singletracks Editor in Chief Greg Heil gives us the lowdown on the mountain biking around Helena, MT.
Oct 15, 2015 • 15min
Podcast: The Singletracks Team Talks Santa Cruz Bronson, Selling Bikes Online, and $80 Helmet Cameras
The Singletracks team talks about Greg’s review of the Santa Cruz Bronson plus tips for selling bikes online and $80 helmet cameras.
Oct 14, 2015 • 13min
Podcast: $80 Helmet Camera and KTM Myroon Reviewed + 8 MTB Resorts to Visit This Fall
In this episode Jeff reviews an $80 helmet camera and shares a list of 8 must-visit mountain bike getaway resorts. Plus, John reviews the KTM Myroon mountain bike.
