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**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 Mike Kazimer and featuring a rotating cast of the Pinkbike editorial team and other guests.

Latest Episodes:

Peak Bike Season Is Here: Chatting About World Cup Racing, New Product Launches, & Listener Questions May 28, 2026

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Our picks for the Loudenvielle DH World Cup, a round of show & tell, plus some more reader questions.

Testing $1,000 Mountain Bikes in the Desert: Value Field Test Recap May 22, 2026

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We go over our findings from the most recent round of value bike testing in Sedona, Arizona.

Anne Terpstra On a Controversial XCO World Cup and Her Return from Iliac Artery Surgery May 18, 2026

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Three time Olympian and six time Dutch National XCO Champion, Anne Terpstra, shares her insights on racing in challenging conditions, her transition to a new team, and her thoughts on future bike technology and courses.

China Bike Show, Spy Shots, & Reader Questions May 14, 2026

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Kazimer was getting over jet lag, and Dario has a cold, so this one is a little shorter than usual. We'll be back next week with a longer episode and a deeper dive into the reader question inbox.

Interview: Hattie Harnden on Her Best Downhill Result To Date, and That Wild Reversed Stem Setup May 13, 2026

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Hattie shares her journey through injury rehab, her bike setup changes, and her recent success in downhill racing, offering insights into adaptation, training, and mental resilience.

Till Alran's Aura Farming & The Infamous Hardtail Man: South Korea DH World Cup Field Notes May 07, 2026

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This week on the Pinkbike podcast, we dive into the season's first World Cup in South Korea, where loose, sandy soil and questionable track builds created a "recipe for disaster." The drama peaked when a dangerous feature was closed mid-race after Lou Ferguson’s crash, leading to confusion from off-site commentators. We also witnessed the bizarre saga of "Hardtail Man," a Polish rider on a dual-crown-equipped hardtail rig whose retro vibes turned into a safety hazard when elite riders nearly caught him during his run.

The racing itself confirmed a massive "changing of the guard" as the new generation officially took over. Asa Vermette lived up to the hype with a clinical win, while Amaury Pierron proved he’s back in "Terminator" mode by crashing yet still clawing his way to an incredible third-place finish. Between the Alran twins’ calm "aura" and the Junior Women posting elite-level times, the depth of the field is reaching a fever pitch.

Technically, the pits were buzzing over radical "trophy truck" bike setups and the legitimate podium success of belt-drive bikes. Looking ahead to Loudenvielle, it’s clear the veterans are under heavy fire. Whether it's the raw speed of the Juniors or the return of a healthy Pierron, the "old guard" will have to find another gear to stay on the podium this season.

Matt Made a Mega Mullet Apr 30, 2026

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Are bigger wheels actually faster, or just scarier? Matt Beer decided to find out.

Post-Otter Recap & More Reader Questions Apr 23, 2026

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Dario and Stephane go over their Sea Otter higlights, and then Kaz and Dario dig into some questions.

Sea Otter Time - The New Product Flood Continues Apr 16, 2026

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So. Many. New. Things. Plus some reader questions, and some music listening homework.

Pinkbike Podcast: RockShox’s New Zeb & Lyrik vs. The 1500 W Avinox Wave Apr 09, 2026

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Sea Otter season is officially here, and the gear is dropping fast. This week, Stephane Pelletier, Dario DiGiulio, and Matt Beer share first-ride impressions of the redesigned RockShox Zeb and Lyrik forks, alongside the updated Super Deluxe and Vivid shocks.

But the real shocker? The "Avinox Arms Race." The team grapples with the 2026 power shift as a laundry list of new bikes hit the market featuring the Avinox M2S motor. With a staggering 150Nm of torque and 1500W peak power, the crew discuss the nitty-gritty details on eMTB's newest heavy-hitting power plant.

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