Tags: Mike Kazimer
Pinkbike Originals
Mar 20, 2024
Video: 44 Days Until World Cup DH Racing, But Who's Counting?! - Pinkbike Weekly Show Ep 19
Christina and Henry count down the days until the return of World Cup DH racing before Mike Kazimer jumps into 2 Min of Tech, featuring the newest Yeti ASR.
Pinkbike Originals
Mar 13, 2024
Video: The Freshest Bikes and Products On The Market | Pinkbike Weekly Show Ep. 18
This week on the Pinkbike Weekly Show Christina and Henry reminisce on the best hits of the Taipei Cycle Show and much more.
Mike Kazimer
Feb 28, 2024
Review: 2024 Norco Sight - For All the Mountains
Add the new Sight to the list of bikes that use a high pivot suspension layout.
Dario DiGiulio
Feb 22, 2024
Review: SRAM's New Maven Brakes - The Big Brake
The Mavens mean business, with a significant power increase over Codes. Oh, and they use mineral oil.
Mike Kazimer
Feb 20, 2024
First Ride: Cannondale Moterra SL eMTB - Full Power Without the Weight
The Moterra SL challenges the notion that lightweight e-bikes need to be underpowered.
Mike Kazimer
Feb 13, 2024
Review: Giro's New Coalition Lightweight Full Face Helmet
The Coalition weighs in at 787 grams and uses Giro's Spherical technology.
Mike Kazimer
Jan 26, 2024
Review: Leatt's 3-in-1 MTB Enduro 3.0 Helmet
Leatt has created a clever way to save space when traveling.
Henry Quinney
Dec 28, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Rating Each Other's 2024 Predictions
Expect more lukewarm than ever in 2024... Even worse than Henry's suggestion pull-shocks are coming back.
10 Things I Loved in 2023: Mike Kazimer 
Mike Levy's Last Podcast
Henry Quinney
Jul 14, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Getting to Know Mike Kazimer
Henry chats to Kaz about what brought him to Pinkbike and just how close we got to losing him to skiing.
Henry Quinney
Jul 6, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Randemonium #2 - Hanging Out With SRAM's Chris Mandell
What makes a great bike rider? Which athlete is the best all-rounder? When will Edbull Media House host the rights to its first UCI race? This week we answer the big ones.
Henry Quinney
Jun 8, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: BMX Backgrounds & Breaking Bikes with Taj Mihelich
Everything in bike design is a compromise and having bikes finally struck the right balance between durability and performance?
Henry Quinney
May 24, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: MTB Fashion Failures & Tedious Trends
Henry and Kaz sit down with the most fashionable mountain biker in the PNW, Dario DiGiulio, and ask him why nothing beats riding in a Talking Heads t-shirt.
Henry Quinney
May 16, 2023
Video: How Bad Can They Be!? We Review Each Other's Personal Bikes
Mike Kazimer, Dario DiGiulio, and Henry Quinney ride, rate and review each other's daily drivers, and talk about how some small changes can make a big difference.
Henry Quinney
May 12, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Why We Suck At Mountain Biking
Dario, Kaz, and Henry talk reflect on their own shortcomings as mountain bikers, as well as touching upon their love of Dehd.
Mike Kazimer
Apr 28, 2023
Staff Rides: Mike Kazimer's Coil Shock Trek Fuel EX
Kazimer's bike is set up with mixed wheels, a 160mm fork, and a coil shock.
Mike Kazimer
Apr 28, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Randomonium - Paragliding, Chairlift Riding, DH Bikes, & AI
Alicia Leggett, Mike Kazimer, Dario DiGiulio, and Henry Quinney take the podcast on the road for a rambling and entertaining post-Sea Otter conversation.
Pinkbike Originals
Apr 21, 2023
We Talk About A New Inverted Fork & The Sea Otter Classic | Pinkbike Magazine Show Ep. 5
Henry is joined by Mike Kazimer and Dario DiGiulio to discuss all the launches and what all the hype is around the annual Sea Otter Classic.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 13, 2022
10 Things I Loved In 2022: Mike Kazimer
Kazimer's list has everything from German tires to Japanese noise rock.
Mike Levy
Sep 30, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 146 - Progression, Regression, and How to Keep Improving
Pushing yourself to new limits, heights, or speeds is a feeling that's hard to beat, but what happens when the progression tails off and you've stopped improving?
Mike Levy
Aug 25, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: PB Editors Answer Your Questions About Bike Setup, Rain Gear, Blowing Shocks, & UFOs
Are rising prices really keeping the sport from growing?
Mike Levy
Aug 18, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 139 - Crankworx Wrap-up and Bikes for the Zombie Apocalypse
What would your survival bike look like?
Mike Kazimer
Jul 19, 2022
Ballin' On A Budget at the Stone King Rally
Turning lemons into lemonade after showing up to a weeklong enduro race with no luggage.
Mike Levy
Jul 14, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 134 - Racing Controversy, Prototype DH Bikes, & Drivetrains From The Future
Levy and Kazimer talk about the merits of Shimano's auto-shifting Di2, why the Supre drivetrain trumps a gearbox, and what might be inside Specialized's fabric bag.
Mike Levy
Jul 8, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 132 - How To Survive the Wildest Multi-Day Enduro Race
Kazimer explains the Stone King Rally, six days of blind enduro racing with 66,600 feet descending on raw, untamed trails that take you from the Alps to the Mediterranean.
Mike Levy
Jun 24, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 128 - Summer Solstice Adventures
For some riders, the summer solstice is the best day for the dumbest adventures.
Mike Kazimer
Jun 24, 2022
Opinion: How to Make the Enduro World Series More Exciting for the Fans
The Enduro World Series holds a lot of potential for fans and spectators, but there's work to be done.
Mike Levy
Jun 10, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 126 - "One More Run" and Other MTB Superstitions
Sorry, but I absolutely refuse to do "one more run" with you.
Mike Levy
May 26, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 124 - Bike Parks or E-Bikes?
Bike park season is finally upon us, at least for some riders on the top half of the world, which means party laps, jump lines, and maybe some tired hands.
Mike Levy
May 19, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 122 - Do Social Media & Mountain Biking Go Together?
Do you share a highlight reel from every ride or stick to only posting selfies?
Mike Levy
Apr 28, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 119 - Road Trips Gone Horribly Wrong
All I need is a family-sized bag of Flamin' Hot Cheetos, some bikes, and the open road.
Beta MTB
Apr 22, 2022
Four Value Hardtails Ridden & Rated - Field Test Roundtable
Get early access with a Beta membership to compare Sync'r vs. Timberjack vs. Team Marin vs. Meta HT AM.
Mike Levy
Apr 21, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 118 - Music and Mountain Biking
The music that's forever on our two-wheeled playlists, why Sail by Awolnation is the best, and Kazimer's life-long obsession with screamo.
Mike Levy
Apr 18, 2022
Video: Welcome to the 2022 Value Bike Field Test - Reasonably Priced Full-Suspension and Hardtails
Nine value-priced mountain bikes, endless desert singletrack, and a whole lot of cactus.
Mike Levy
Apr 14, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 117 - Mountain Biking's Worst (or Best) Cliché Crimes
I can't believe we missed "quiver killer."
Mike Levy
Apr 11, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 116 - New Bikes and Gear from Sea Otter
We get into the details of Contra Bikes' steel high pivot machine, EXT's new air shock, a ton of fresh clothing, X-Fusion's wireless dropper post, and a whole bunch more.
Mike Levy
Apr 7, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 114 - The Placebo Effect and Your New Mountain Bike
Is that new bike better... Or do you just want to believe that it's better?
Mike Levy
Mar 31, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 113 - Your Questions Answered by the PB Editors
We talk about the bikes we've liked the least, bushing play, cables routed through stems, doing a Field Test in Florida, and even some long-distance relationship advice that you should probably ignore.
Mike Levy
Mar 17, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 110 - Trying (and Failing) to Reinvent the Mountain Bike
What do one-piece wheels, linkage forks, and air-powered drivetrains all have in common?
Mike Levy
Mar 5, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 108 - Behind the Scenes at the Value Bike Field Test
Cactus, rattlesnakes, and nine value-minded mountain bikes in Tucson, Arizona.
Mike Levy
Feb 24, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 107 - How (And Why) Did You Start Mountain Biking?
Did someone introduce you to riding, or did you stumble into and never looked back?
Mike Levy
Feb 10, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 105 - The 3 Bike Budget Challenge
We pick the bikes we'd want to own at $1,000, $3,000, and $6,000 USD.
Mike Kazimer
Feb 9, 2022
Opinion: Muc-Off's New E-Bike Drivetrain Tool is Silly
Can a product be too e-bike specific?
Mike Kazimer
Feb 9, 2022
Ask Pinkbike: Bike Sizing, Getting Sponsored, & One Bike to Do It All
Pinkbike's tech editors answer the questions that keep you up at night.
Mike Levy
Feb 3, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 102 - Should MTB Media Be Going to Press Camps?
A behind-the-scenes look at costly press camps, but should the media even be going to them at all?
Mike Levy
Jan 27, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 101 - MTB Tradeshows Explained
Always wanted to go to a tradeshow? We explain how Interbike, Eurobike, Sea Otter, and the Taipei Cycle Show work and what it's like to attend them.
Mike Levy
Jan 20, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 100 - Q&A with the PB Editors
The Pinkshow is back in action for 2022 and we're answering your questions about bikes (and aliens) for our 100th episode.
Sarah Moore
Dec 31, 2021
Pinkbike Editors' New Years Resolutions for 2022
It's always good to have a great big lofty goal to aim for, even if your resolution ends up being abandoned by mid-January.
Sarah Moore
Dec 24, 2021
Pinkbike Editors' Christmas 2021 Wish Lists
In a year where everything has been more different and chaotic than ever before, what are Pinkbike's test editors and some of our regular contributors asking for?
Mike Levy
Dec 24, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 99 - New Year, New You?
A doable list or just a bunch of bike-related resolutions that we'll abandon by the second week of January?
Mike Levy
Dec 23, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 98 - Field Test Trail Bike Debrief
Six aluminum, carbon, and steel trail bikes, varying ideas of what that even means, and liberal use of purple and toothpaste. Plenty to talk about, including a bunch of your questions from each review.
Mike Levy
Dec 16, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 97 - Can We Predict the Future of Mountain Biking?
Of course not, but let's look into our hazy crystal ball and make a bunch of terrible guesses about 2022.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 10, 2021
10 Products I Loved in 2021: Mike Kazimer
A folding saw, burly tires, flat pedal shoes, and a German-made high-pivot bike all ended up on Kazimer's list this year.
Mike Levy
Dec 9, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 95 - Field Test Down-Country Bike Debrief
The Field Test bikes we wanted to keep, why we didn't get on with a few of them, and what we'd change to make them even better.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 8, 2021
Now Finished: Ask Us Anything with Pinkbike's Tech & News Editors
Thanks for all the questions!
Mike Levy
Dec 2, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 93 - Staying Motivated and Overcoming Burnout
Let's be real for a minute: sometimes, it's just not as fun as it should be. If your fire isn't burning as hot as you'd like, here are some strategies for finding motivation.
Mike Levy
Nov 26, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 92 - Does Bike Weight Really Matter?
How much should a trail bike weigh? How heavy is too heavy for an enduro or downhill bike? Can they be too light? Seb Stott joins the show and brings science with him to find out.
Mike Kazimer
Nov 24, 2021
Opinion: How Many Batteries Does a Mountain Bike Really Need?
Zero’s the obvious answer, isn’t it?
Mike Levy
Nov 18, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 89 - The Derailleur Pickle
Our favorite drivetrain nightmares, our dream set-ups, gearboxes and cranks with gearboxes, and how today's drivetrains could be better.
Mike Kazimer
Nov 5, 2021
Counterpoint: World Cup Dual Slalom Isn't The Answer
Slalom is fun, but it doesn't need to be elevated to the elite level.
Mike Levy
Nov 4, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 87 - How To Love Riding When it's Cold and Wet
Tips, tricks, and cautionary tales about riding in dreary conditions.
Mike Kazimer
Nov 3, 2021
Staff Rides: Mike Kazimer's Transition Spur
Looks like the past, rides like the future.
Mike Levy
Oct 7, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 84 - Explaining RockShox's Computer Controlled Suspension
Talking about what Flight Attendant is like on the trail, what the heck Bias Adjust does, and if computer-controlled suspension really is the future.
Mike Levy
Sep 30, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 83 - Does Carbon Fiber Belong On Your Mountain Bike?
Maybe there are places on your bike where you shouldn't put carbon fiber...
Mike Levy
Sep 24, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 82 - Behind the Scenes at Field Test
We expand on the Field Test reviews, answer reader questions, talk about how we'd make the bikes better, and you know we have to cover the Huck to Flat's broken crank...
Mike Levy
Sep 2, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 79 - What's The Future of eMTBs?
Episode 79 sees the crew talk battery and motor tech, what counts with eMTB spec, whether you should get a lightweight or full-fat eMTB, and we ask some important questions while answering some of yours.
Mike Levy
Aug 28, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 78 - Modern Geometry Explained
If you had to narrow it down to just one thing, what would you say has been the single most important advancement in mountain bikes... And why is it geometry?
Mike Levy
Aug 24, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 77 - Interview with Outside CEO, Robin Thurston
Talking to Outside CEO Robin Thurston to skip the guessing and get to the facts about Pinkbike's future.
Mike Levy
Aug 19, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 76 - MTB Originals and Copycats
There aren't a lot of truly new and innovative mountain bike products out there, with most (hopefully) being improvements on already existing ideas.
Mike Levy
Aug 13, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 75 - Things MTB Brands Waste Money On
What's the number one way that you see brands wasting money? Where could they save a few bucks?
Mike Levy
Aug 5, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 74 - The Best Trails We’ve Ridden and What Makes Them So Special
What makes a good trail good?
Mike Levy
Jul 30, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 73 - The Details That Matter... and Some That Shouldn't
Tire pressure and suspension sag, of course, but do you also need your cable housing to be perfectly parallel or your dropper post to sit flush with the top of the seat tube?
Mike Levy
Jul 23, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 72 - Hey Outers!
Fear, loathing, and the future of Pinkbike.
Mike Levy
Jul 2, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 70 - The Good, Bad, and Strange Bikes We've Owned - Part 2
Our personal bike ownership history, including more sketchy hardtails, exotic downhill race bikes, and a few modern classics.
Mike Levy
Jun 24, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 69 - The Good, Bad, and Strange Bikes We've Owned
Judging each other's questionable bike choices, from an RM7 that tried to rattle itself apart to a Remedy with a suicide shifter mounted on its top tube.
Mike Levy
Jun 18, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 68 - Who Are Mountain Biking's Unsung Heroes?
Do you know someone (or something) that hasn't received the kudos they deserve?
Mike Levy
Jun 11, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 66 - The Best and Worst of Repairing Bikes
We head into the workshop with RC to talk about fixing bikes, some of our favorite tools, and the repair jobs we'd prefer to never do again.
Mike Levy
Jun 3, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 65 - The Hardtail Episode
The pros and cons of riding without rear-suspension, how to get the most out of your hardtail, and why we don't review many of them.
Mike Levy
May 27, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 64 - Who's On Your MTB Mount Rushmore?
Wade Simmons, John Tomac, Nicolas Vouilloz, Anne-Caroline Chausson, Jacquie Phelan, Joe Breeze... and Josh Bender, of course? It's time to argue about whose 60ft tall face gets carved into a granite mountain.
Mike Levy
May 20, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 63 - Our Best (And Worst) Bike Buying Advice
First, you've got to find one...
Mike Levy
May 14, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 62 - Editor Preferences and Why They Matter
Being transparent about our preferences in product reviews, be it a fondness for a certain suspension trait, an unexplainable love for headache-inducing internally routed cables, or maybe only liking blue bikes.
Mike Levy
May 6, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 60 - What Kind of Mountain Biker Do You Want to Be?
Whether it's the result of conscious decisions or adapting to new circumstances, the majority of us will cycle through different versions of our riding selves.
Mike Levy
Apr 29, 2021
Pinkbike Podcast Episode 59: Value Bike Field Trip Surprises & Spoilers
Talking all things Value Bike Field Trip, our winners and losers, some surprises, and where we think some budget-minded bikes are still coming up short.
Mike Kazimer
Apr 22, 2021
Pinkbike Podcast Episode 58: Debunking Mountain Biking's Biggest Myths
Wait, I'm supposed to use my front brake?
Mike Kazimer
Apr 16, 2021
Pinkbike Podcast Episode 57: What Were the Best (and Worst) Trends in Mountain Biking?
It it time for puple ano to make its triumphant return?
Mike Kazimer
Apr 8, 2021
Pinkbike Podcast Episode 56: What Are the Most Important Inventions in Mountain Biking?
With special storytime guest Richard Cunningham!
Taj Mihelich
Mar 28, 2021
Embarrassing Moments from Pinkbike, Volume 2 - Sunday Comics with Taj Mihelich
A second batch of embarrassing moments Taj collected from the Pinkbike staff.
Mike Levy
Mar 11, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 52 - Our Most Embarrassing MTB Moments
Broken parts, viral crashes, tubeless explosions, and forks falling off... C'mon in, but leave your pride at the door.
Mike Levy
Mar 4, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 51 - Should MTB Media Post Spy Shots?
We explain embargoes and talk about the ethics of whether we should be posting spy shots at all. Spoiler alert: the answer is hell yes.
Mike Levy
Feb 25, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 50 - Are Bikes Actually Getting Less Expensive? (Value Bike Field Test Preview)
We've got ten new bikes for the Value Field Test, starting at $1,099 and topping out at $2,999 USD.
Mike Levy
Feb 23, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 49 - What's the Best DH Bike?
Four downhill bikes, countless uplifts, a stopwatch, and one winner.
Pinkbike Originals
Feb 16, 2021
Video: Riding Silver Mountain Bike Park's Insanely Long Trails in Kellogg, Idaho - First Impressions
Join Angi Weston, Alli Gaertner, and Pinkbike’s Mike Kazimer as they take their first laps down Silver Mountain.
Mike Levy
Feb 10, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 47 - High Pivot Bikes: The Good, The Bad, and The Why?
But if high pivot bikes are so good, how come they're not taking over?
Mike Levy
Feb 4, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 46 - The RockShox Zeb vs Fox 38 Deep Dive
We compare RockShox and Fox's new long-travel single-crown forks after six months of back-to-back testing.
Mike Levy
Feb 2, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 45 - What Makes a Good Riding Buddy?
Everyone needs a riding buddy that brings tasty trail-side snacks. I mean, just as long as they show up on time and usually have their bike in running order.
Mike Levy
Jan 29, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 44 - Mountain Bike Suspension Decoded
How do you get the most out of your suspension without spending any money? WTF did metric shock sizing accomplish? Do you need moar shimz? We talk to RockShox's Chris Mandell to get some answers.
Mike Levy
Jan 26, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 43 - Dangerholm's Wildest Custom Mountain Bikes
But how scary is it using a huge knife to scrape all the paint off a brand new carbon frame?
Daniel Sapp
Jan 21, 2021
Throwback Thursday: 8 Old School Rides from Pinkbike Staff
A trip down memory lane for some of Pinkbike's editorial team.
Mike Levy
Jan 20, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 42 - Mountain Biking's Guilty Pleasures
It's safe to say that all of us have at least one or three guilty pleasures, things that we're into but maybe we'd rather not broadcast to the world. Except that's exactly what we're doing today.
Mike Levy
Jan 15, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 41 - Racing Rumours and Team Changes
Lukewarm takes on all the biggest racing rumours and team changes.
Mike Levy
Jan 12, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 40 - The Pinkbike Awards Explained!
We explain our nominations for each category, why we chose each winner, and answer your questions from the awards articles.
Mike Levy
Jan 6, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 39 - Predicting the Future of Mountain Biking
We take a stab at what 2021 holds for mountain biking.
Mike Levy
Jan 1, 2021
Pinkbike's 2021 Predictions
Will 2021 see more e-bikes but fewer downhill bikes, a calendar of World Cup racing that's in question, and empty shop floors but very busy trails?
Sarah Moore
Dec 31, 2020
Pinkbike Editors' New Years Resolutions for 2021
Now that 2020 is almost over, let's focus on 2021.
Mike Levy
Dec 30, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 38 - Editors Defend Their 2020 Best-Of Picks
Pricey Italian suspension, recycled rims, Minions that might be better than Minions... and a Honda Ridgeline?
Mike Kazimer
Dec 21, 2020
10 Products I Loved In 2020: Mike Kazimer
A fancy tube strap, aluminum wheels, and an Italian fork all made Kazimer's list of favorites.
Mike Levy
Dec 17, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 36 - Grilling Kazimer About Field Test Enduro Bikes
How many enduro races did Kazimer win on the Altitude? What was the highest wheelie drop he did on the Norco Shore? Why the heck does the Propain Spindrift climb so well? How come he put the Nomad's Fox 38 on backward? And is the Trek Slash his favorite Halloween-themed enduro bike?
Mike Levy
Dec 16, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 35 - Things in the Woods (Story Time Edition with RC)
Today's story time chat covers naked cyclists, plane crashes, car chases (RC, who knew?), a few AK47s, and unmarked helicopters patroling semi-abandoned rocket testing facilities.
Alternate title: A Tiny Bit of Pee Came Out
Alternate title: A Tiny Bit of Pee Came Out
Mike Levy
Dec 9, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 34 - Grilling Levy About Field Test Trail Bikes (and His Bonspiel)
If you've read the Field Test reviews and still want more info, today's Pinkpod is a must-listen.
Sarah Moore
Dec 2, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 33 - Behind the Scenes at Pinkbike Academy
Why did Pinkbike make a reality TV show?
Brian Park
Nov 25, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 32 - What Needs to Change in the Bike Industry?
Mountain biking is pretty great right now, but there's still a lot of room for improvement.
Mike Kazimer
Nov 18, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 31 - Wet Weather Riding Tips & Tricks
For episode 31 we turned our attention to some helpful hints for enjoying those cold and muddy rides.
Sarah Moore
Nov 13, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 30 - Would You Rather?
Episode 30 will make you ponder some difficult choices that you're unlikely to ever have to make, but that doesn't make choosing any less difficult.
Mike Levy
Nov 5, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 29 - Freeride or Die!
When was your last wheelie drop and how high was the loading dock?
Sarah Moore
Oct 29, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 28 - All About Women's Bikes
We examine the different approaches brands take to women's bikes, as well as interview Kelli from Juliana, Brook from Liv, and Elorie from Pivot.
Mike Levy
Oct 15, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 27 - The World Champs Special
All about them stripes.
Mike Levy
Oct 8, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 26 - The Three Most Important Mountain Bikes
What bike gets your vote: the Redalp or the Grim Donut?
Mike Levy
Oct 1, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 25 - Fall Field Test Preview
We're planning the next Field Test series, this time with the latest trail and enduro bikes. And definitely no Lycra.
Mike Levy
Sep 24, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 24 - Why Even Buy a DH Bike?
If any downhill bike on the market can make you feel like a World Cup pro, how come we're wondering why you'd buy one?
Mike Levy
Sep 17, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 23 - Grim Donut 2 is Live!
We chat about filming, what we expected to happen and what actually happened, and our EWS dreams with V2 of the Donut.
Mike Levy
Sep 10, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 22 - Does Your Riding Style Match Your Personality?
Does being sketchy on the bike mean you're probably sketchy off the bike as well?
Mike Levy
Sep 2, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 21 - Stuff We Were Wrong About
Admitting you were wrong usually isn't fun, but it was today: Episode 21 is all about eating crow.
Mike Levy
Aug 28, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 20 - MTB Conspiracy Theories
Do you believe in the derailleur cabal, spy shots, and planned obsolescence?
Mike Levy
Aug 21, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 19 - Hardtails!
Wait, did I forget to unlock my shock?
Mike Levy
Aug 14, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 18 - Are Electronics on Your Mountain Bike Good or Bad?
Argh, I forgot to charge my drivetrain and suspension last night!
Mike Levy
Aug 6, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 17 - XC Field Test Insider [Spoiler Alert]
Sarah and Levy get grilled about the cross-county Field Test.
Sarah Moore
Aug 5, 2020
Video: Trek Supercaliber vs Cannondale Scalpel vs Canyon Lux vs Specialized Epic - Field Test Round Table
It's time to compare the race bikes.
Mike Levy
Jul 30, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 16 - Who's Your Mountain Biking Hero?
Tomac didn't run out of a fire carrying babies, but he might as well have...
Mike Kazimer
Jul 22, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 15 - What's Holding Mountain Biking Back?
What's stopping mountain biking from becoming more mainstream? And why do tires still go flat?
Mike Levy
Jul 16, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 14 - What Bikes Would Pinkbike Editors Buy?
It's impossible to get a KOM while riding an aluminum bike, right?
Mike Levy
Jul 2, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 13 - Are Bikes Too Regular Now?
Where's my carbon leaf-sprung, CVT transmission hover-bike at?
Mike Kazimer
Jun 29, 2020
MTB on a Budget: Where to Spend & Where to Save on Bike Parts
Mountain bike is an expensive sport, but there are lots of ways to save without losing performance.
Mike Levy
Jun 24, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 12 - What's the Future of Bike Shops?
Sorry, we're gonna need to order that part for you...
Mike Levy
Jun 11, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 11 - Are We Going Racing This Year?
Downhill World Cup double-headers on the same weekend?! And we could see the muddiest, shortest season ever...
Mike Levy
Jun 3, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 10 - Getting Nerdy About Bike Setup
Do you have any "unconventional" bike setup quirks?
Mike Levy
May 27, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 9 - Why Are We Doing a Cross-Country Field Test?
Should Levy shave his legs, or is the Spandex enough?
Mike Levy
May 21, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 8 - Do We Need an Even Larger Wheel Size?
We call Trek's Travis Brown to find out about their 32" and 36" wheeled prototypes. And no, you won't need that pitchfork anytime soon.
Mike Levy
May 13, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 7 - Wild Project Bikes, Foxzocci Forks, and Suicide Shifters
Who hasn't shifted their planetary gearbox crankset via a fork lockout that's mounted on the underside of the top tube?
Mike Levy
May 6, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 6 - Over Biked Or Under Biked?
Also featuring spotted dick and gas station ride snacks.
Mike Levy
Apr 29, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 5 - Can You Trust Bike Reviews?
We look at the different types of reviews out there, talk about how we like to do it, and get into press camps, embargos, and biases.
Mike Levy
Apr 22, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 4 - Why is Every Bike a Trail Bike? (and Kazimer's Anime Body Pillow)
How can a modern trail bike tackle both cross-country and enduro? Answer: It can't.
Mike Levy
Apr 20, 2020
Field Trip: Is Buying a Used Mountain Bike Worth It?
Don't accidentally trade your Xbox for a lemon.
Mike Levy
Apr 15, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 3 - Pond Beaver Tech Extravaganza... and James Used to Mountain Board?
Talking all things tech from Pond Beaver, and we dive into Fox's new suspension.
Mike Levy
Apr 8, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 2 - Where the Hell is the Grim Donut?
Levy talks about how the Grim Donut rides. For real this time.
Mike Levy
Apr 6, 2020
Field Trip: Santa Cruz's $2,899 Hightower Alloy - The Least Expensive 'Tower
Two weeks in Sedona, Arizona, with the least expensive Hightower.
Mike Levy
Apr 2, 2020
Field Trip: Commencal's $2,599 Meta TR Ride - A Tough Trail Smasher
Is this thing a trail bike or an all-mountain machine?
Brian Park
Apr 2, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 1 - Why Are Bikes So Expensive?
Levy, Kaz, & Brian have a frank discussion about value in the bike industry.
Mike Levy
Mar 31, 2020
Field Trip: Sub-$2,000 Trail Bike Round Table
Four bikes, two weeks, a $2,000 price cap, and a lot of rocky trails.
Mike Levy
Mar 30, 2020
Field Trip: Calibre's $1,400 Bossnut - The Boss of Low Cost
With a price tag of just $1,400, can the Bossnut keep up with its more expensive competition?
Mike Levy
Mar 24, 2020
Field Trip: Vitus' $2,000 Mythique 29 VRX - The Value Trail Bike Defined
Vitus' mail-order trail bike put to the test.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 24, 2019
Field Test: Enduro vs Force 29 vs Slayer vs Mojo HD5 vs SB165 - 2020 Enduro Bikes
Five bikes started, four bikes finished. Which bike would you choose?
Mike Kazimer
Dec 23, 2019
Field Test: 2020 Yeti SB165 - A Pedalable Park Bike
Do you prefer trails that are on the steeper and scarier side of the spectrum? The SB165 could be worth a look.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 19, 2019
Field Test: 2020 Specialized Enduro S-Works - Basically a DH Bike Without a Dual Crown Fork
The new Enduro is faster than ever, with a serious appetite for high speed, technical descents.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 18, 2019
Pinkbike Field Test: GT Force 29 Pro - A Solid Descender With Room for Improvement
The GT Force 29 was designed for downhill performance, but this stout aluminum steed's part spec wasn't quite up to par.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 17, 2019
Field Test: 2020 Ibis Mojo HD5 - An Easygoing All-Rounder
The Mojo HD5 got a little longer and slacker, but it's still plenty quick in the corners.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 16, 2019
Field Test: 2020 Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon 90 - The One That Broke
Well that didn't go as planned...
Mike Levy
Nov 21, 2019
Field Test Editors' Choice: Optic vs Occam vs Primer S vs Stamina - 2020 Trail Bikes
Four bikes, one fatality, and one winner. Who ya got?
Mike Levy
Nov 19, 2019
Field Test: 2020 Intense Primer S - Mixed Wheel Corner Carver
The all-new Primer S is Intense's go at a trail bike with a 29" front wheel and 27.5" rear wheel, but do mixed wheels just end up sending mixed signals?
Field Test: 2020 Pole Stamina 140 - The Fastest Trail Bike*
Mike Levy
Nov 13, 2019
Field Test: 2020 Orbea Occam - The Most Trail Bike Trail Bike
Who's ready for a big ride and plenty of sketchy lines?
Mike Levy
Nov 12, 2019
2020 Field Test: Norco Optic - Short on Travel, Not on Capability
The all-new Optic is what happens when you make fun the main priority by combining smart geometry with short travel.
Brian Park
Nov 11, 2019
Video: Welcome to the 2020 Pinkbike Field Test
14 brand new bikes put to the test on some of the world's best trails.
Pinkbike Originals
Sep 30, 2019
Video: 2020 Santa Cruz Tallboy VS Trek Fuel EX - Cage Match
The Fuel EX and Tallboy are both brand new and impressively capable trail bikes, but which one do we prefer? Levy and Kazimer ride both and pick the winner.
Mike Kazimer
May 9, 2019
Opinion: Why Is Everyone Talking About Seat Tube Angles?
Mountain bike geometry continues to evolve, and seat tube angles are the latest hot topic.
Pinkbike Originals
Apr 17, 2019
Video: Mike vs Mike: Geometry Battle - Specialized Stumpjumper vs EVO
Long and slack, or short and steep? Mike Levy and Mike Kazimer enter the ring for a heated debate about modern mountain bike geometry.
Mike Kazimer
Apr 9, 2019
Staff Rides: Mike Kazimer's ‘Foxzocchi’ Equipped Scott Ransom
No, it doesn't have a linkage fork, but there are still plenty of interesting details to examine on this long-travel 29er.
Mike Kazimer
Jan 4, 2019
Pinkbike's Editors Choose Their Ideal Geometry Numbers - Vote For Your Favorite
If you could pick the geometry numbers for you dream bike, what would they be?
Brian Park
Nov 28, 2018
Video: Introducing The 2019 Pinkbike Field Test
We flew our entire team of technical editors to Whistler, and spent a few weeks testing a dozen new 2019 bikes on some of the world's best trails.
Mike Kazimer
Apr 10, 2018
Staff Rides: Mike Kazimer's Nukeproof Mega 290
Take a closer look at Pinkbike tech editor Mike Kazimer's personal ride.
Mike Kazimer
Feb 28, 2018
Mike vs. Mike: The Clipless Pedal Debate - Video
The flat vs. clipless pedal debate has been argued to death, but how about tackling a different, not-so-hot-topic? That's right, clipless pedal size. Tune in now for another episode of Mike vs. Mike.
Mike Levy
Jan 25, 2018
Mike VS Mike: How We'd Spend Our Money - Video
Kazimer and Levy debate how best to spend $200, $3,000, and even $10,000. What would you do with that money?
Mike Kazimer
Jan 14, 2016
Opinion: Should You Take More Risks?
How often do you step out of your comfort zone and into the unknown?
Mike Kazimer
Mar 19, 2015
Opinion: Don't Shoot the Messenger
Mike Kazimer delves into the importance of choosing your battles.
Mike Kazimer
Feb 20, 2014
Opinion: Should You Be Riding Instead of Ranting?
Taking a step back and going for a ride can help bring about a shift in perspective.
Opinion in weekly doses from the editors of Pinkbike
Opinion in weekly doses from the editors of Pinkbike
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