Tags: Mike Levy
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SRAM
Jul 14, 2023
Podcast: Bikes, Cars, & Chasing Life’s Passion with Mike Levy & SRAM's David Zimberoff
Recorded before Levy's alien abduction, he sat down with DZ for a chat.
Seb Stott
Jan 12, 2023
First Look: Spot Bikes Launch Gen 2 Ryve 115 Downcountry Bike
The new version has tweaked geometry, kinematics and stiffness, but still uses the quirky "Living Link" suspension design.
Mike Levy
Dec 22, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 157 - Remy Metailler on Content Creation, Scary Lines, & How to be a Pro Freerider in 2023
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Mike Levy
Dec 14, 2022
10 Things I loved in 2022: Mike Levy
Surprise, surprise, Levy's list of things includes a gravel suspension fork and a UFO podcast.
Mike Levy
Nov 23, 2022
Opinion: What Are Your Worst Bike Habits?
Pedaling too hard, skidding too much, and...
Mike Levy
Nov 18, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 152 - How To Be a Better Rider w/ Coach Joel Harwood
Minimizing terrain to maximize learning, riding with intention, and how you can't choose to be motivated or confident but you can rely on competent behaviors.
Sarah Moore
Oct 31, 2022
Field Test: Ibis Exie - Ready for Your Next XC Race
There's more to the Exie than just a gleaming raw carbon finish and a low number on the scale.
Mike Levy
Oct 13, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 147 - Jackson Goldstone on Winning Hardline, 100-Foot jumps, & Riding with Stevie Smith
From run bike videos to double backflips and winning World Cups with the Syndicate's Jackson Goldstone.
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
Sep 8, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 143 - Pole's Leo Kokkonen on Recycling, Internet Comments, & E-Bike Batteries
We also talk about the Stamina that broke at Field Test, the future of geometry, and fashion versus function in this wandering two-hour conversation.
Mike Levy
Sep 1, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 141 - Why The Comments Are Important
Will we ever close down the Pinkbike comment section?
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 Levy
Jul 21, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 135 - Jesse Melamed on Data Acquisition, EWS Doping, & Training for Enduros
Jesse also hits on the importance of analyzing and understanding his crashes and how that led him to a better bike set-up, not having a mentor, and training versus racing.
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
Jul 6, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 131 - PB Editor Seb Stott on Geometry, Lock-Outs, Fickle Brakes, & Physics in Bike Reviews
We also talk about gearboxes, tire choice, and the challenges of being a tall mountain biker.
Mike Levy
Jul 1, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 130 - Aaron Gwin on High-Pivot DH Bikes, Chasing the Money, & Riding with Eli Tomac
We also get into how much suspension design matters when racing World Cups, training with John Tomac, and if he plans on doing any EWS events.
Mike Levy
Jun 28, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 129 - Are There Too Many MTB Videos? Interview w/ IFHT's Jason Lucas
What MTB video could you watch on repeat for eternity?
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 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
Jun 2, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 125 - Nino Schurter's Mechanic on the Fastest Race Bikes & His Favorite Tools
Yanick Gyger explains why electronic drivetrains make so much sense for racing, some of the tricks he uses to make sure Nino's bike is as fast and efficient as possible, and why his toolbox is way smaller than you might expect.
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.
Pinkbike Originals
May 20, 2022
Video: 9 Bike Checks From Whistler Bike Park Opening Day 2022 - Daily Driver Bike Checks
Whismas is back and so are we with our Daily Driver series.
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
May 12, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 121 - How To Film Rampage & Field Tests with the PB Team
Max and Tom take you behind the scenes while shooting at Rampage, Crankworx, and the Field Tests.
Mike Levy
May 5, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Gee Atherton on Additive Manufacturing & Upcoming Bike Releases
Atherton Bikes' Chief Designer Rob Gow and engineer Ben Farmer explain the advantages and challenges of additive manufacturing, why they need buckets of titanium dust and a million-dollar hopper machine, and some details of their unreleased 130mm-travel trail bike.
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
Video: 5 New Bikes with Prototype Suspension, 3D-Printed Frame Parts & Integrated Telemetry - Sea Otter 2022
Taking a closer look at new rides from Polygon, Van Dessel, Mondraker, Reeb, and Revel.
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 9, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 115 - We Are One's CEO Talks Future DH Bike, E-Bikes, & Domestic Manufacturing
Dustin is an open book about the challenges (and advantages) of manufacturing their carbon rims and Arrival frame in Canada.
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 15, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 109 - Berm Peak's Seth Alvo on Making Videos 24/7, Soul Rides, and Building a Bike Park
There's more to it than a GoPro and iMovie...
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 18, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 106 - What's Your Ideal Ride Look Like?
Most rides are a good time, but what does your perfect day on the bike look like?
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 Levy
Feb 5, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 104 - Lachlan Morton on How to be a Happy Bike Racer and the World's Longest Climb
Lachlan talks about what it takes to compete at the highest level and how that can bring out the worst in some people, wild tours in Columbia and Eastern Europe, and mountain biking at Leadville and across the 142-mile Kokopelli Trail.
Mike Levy
Feb 4, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 103 - Secrets from the World Cup Pits with Henry Quinney
Blacked out tires, glued on fake fork dials, and what it's like to wrench for the fastest racers in the world.
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.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 29, 2021
Video: 2021 Mountain Bike Products of the Year - Pinkbike Awards
Mike Levy and Henry Quinney present some very special trophies to this year's Product of the Year winners.
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?
Brian Park
Dec 23, 2021
Introducing the FREE Grim Donut Video Game feat. Mike Levy (Sorry)
Merry Christmas, nerds.
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 Levy
Dec 13, 2021
5 Products I Loved in 2021: Mike Levy
Levy's best-of list includes electronics, not having enough suspension, the Grim Donut 2, and value bikes.
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 3, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 94 - PBA Contestant Tori Wood on Her First Race and Finding the Right Mindset
Want to know what it was like to compete for a pro contract against nine strangers?
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
Dec 1, 2021
Video: Welcome to the 2021 Fall Field Test - Trail and Downcountry Bikes
Twelve of the latest trail and downcountry bikes face-off in the wettest cage match we've ever held.
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 Levy
Nov 25, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 91 - Riding Every Double Black in the Whistler Bike Park with Christina Chappetta
22 double black trails, 7 hours, and 2 crashes.
Mike Levy
Nov 19, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 90 - Is Supre the Future of Trouble-Free Drivetrains? (with Cedric Eveleigh of Lal Bikes)
Talking to the inventor of the Supre drivetrain about how it came to be and where it might be going. It's like a gearbox but a lot better...
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 Levy
Nov 11, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 88 - Mountain Biking on a Budget
How to get the most bang for your buck without paying for it on the trail.
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 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 16, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 81 - You've Got Questions, We've (Maybe) Got Answers
We have the most fun while answering your questions, so why not do an entire Q&A show? RC joins us to talk tech, hardest challenges, our favorite underdog brands, how to get into the industry, and many other things.
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 9, 2021
The Story of Mountain Biking’s Most Interesting Man: Richard Cunningham - A Pinkbike Podcast Special, Part 2
Two hours of RC talking about testing some of the wildest - and most unreliable - bikes ever created, his opinion of the internet before and after joining Pinkbike, his best advice for writing bike reviews, and answering your questions.
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 17, 2021
The Story of Mountain Biking’s Most Interesting Man: Richard Cunningham - A Pinkbike Podcast Special
RC also built a plane in his living room and taught himself how to fly...
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.
Sarah Moore
May 12, 2021
Field Trip: Ripley vs Trance X vs Siskiu vs Marshall vs Rift Zone - Value Full-Suspension Roundtable
The five bikes that ended up in full-suspension category of our latest Value Bikes Field Trip had between 120 and 135mm of rear travel and cost between $2,300 and $3,000 USD, but were very different bikes out on the trail.
Sarah Moore
May 11, 2021
Field Trip: Ibis's $2,999 Ripley AF is a Precision Weapon
The Ripley AF will make a great partner for a rider who wants to cover a lot of ground, possibly while pedaling hard, and have a hoot on the way back down.
Mike Levy
May 11, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 61 - Athlete Pay, Lycra, Equality and More from the State of the Sport Survey
Nearly 50% of EWS racers believe that doping could be an issue, just 8% of World Cup downhillers want to wear Lycra, and cross-country racing seems to be where the money is.
Sarah Moore
May 10, 2021
Field Trip: Devinci's $2,299 Marshall is a Capable All-Rounder
The Marshall is the least expensive full suspension bike we had on test despite the fact that the frame is made in Canada.
Sarah Moore
May 6, 2021
Field Trip: Marin's $2,849 Rift Zone Is An XC Bike at Heart
The Rift Zone is more aggressive than an XC bike, but its roots are cross-country.
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.
Sarah Moore
May 4, 2021
Field Trip: Polygon's $2,369 Siskiu Fools You Into Thinking It's Pricier
The Polygon's 135mm of rear travel makes easy work of the descents.
Sarah Moore
May 2, 2021
Field Trip: Stoic vs Sentier vs Twostroke vs Fluid vs Growler - Value Hardtail Roundtable
Find out where each of the five hardtails we tested excels.
Sarah Moore
Apr 29, 2021
Field Trip: Rocky Mountain's $1,669 Growler Doesn't Hold Back on the Descents
With its 64-degree head tube angle, the Rocky Mountain Growler is the slackest on test.
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.
Sarah Moore
Apr 27, 2021
Field Trip: Norco's $1,499 Fluid Loves All-Day Pedal Fests
Your partner in climbing.
Sarah Moore
Apr 26, 2021
Field Trip: BMC's $1,599 Twostroke is Perfect for Your First XC Race
Ready, set, go.
Sarah Moore
Apr 22, 2021
Field Trip: Vitus' $1,449 Sentier Hits That Middle Ground
This 29er hardtail with a 130mm fork comes with a dropper post.
Sarah Moore
Apr 20, 2021
Field Trip: Canyon's $1,200 Stoic Is All You Need to Have Fun
Canyon kicks off the Value Bike Field Trip with the wallet-friendly Stoic.
Sarah Moore
Apr 19, 2021
Welcome to the 2021 Pinkbike Value Bikes Field Trip
5 hardtails and 5 full-suspension bikes under $3,000 put to the test on the Sunshine Coast.
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.
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?
Brian Park
Dec 31, 2020
Video: Late Contender for Video of the Year?
We may need to rescind VOY from Tom van Steenbergen's 'Wild West' because this is a BANGER.
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 Levy
Dec 24, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 37 - The 2020 Privateer Season with Ben Cathro
Chatting all things Privateer with Ben Cathro.
Mike Levy
Dec 23, 2020
Field Test: 10 Trail and Enduro bikes VS the Impossible Climb
Yes, the Huck to Flat is coming soon but we have to get to the top first.
Mike Levy
Dec 22, 2020
9 Products I (Mostly) Loved In 2020: Mike Levy
On a scale of 1 to over-cooked op-ed, how badly did I mess up this 2020 best-of list?
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.
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?
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.
Pinkbike Originals
Sep 16, 2020
Video: We Actually Tested Our Bike From The Future - The Grim Donut Part 2
The right amount of stupid?
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 25, 2020
Field Test: 9 XC Bikes & the Grim Donut VS the Efficiency Test
Just how efficient are the latest cross-country bikes?
Mike Levy
Aug 24, 2020
Field Test: 9 XC Bikes & the Grim Donut VS Impossible Climb
I swear I wouldn't have dabbed it if it was dry...
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.
Sarah Moore
Aug 3, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Specialized Epic - The Lightest & Slackest
Very red and very fast.
Sarah Moore
Jul 30, 2020
Field Test: 2020 Canyon Lux - A Very Fast Baseline
How much has cross-country geometry evolved in the past two years?
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...
Sarah Moore
Jul 29, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Cannondale Scalpel - Deceptively Fast
The Scalpel proves that a bike doesn't have to feel harsh to be fast on the climbs.
Sarah Moore
Jul 28, 2020
Field Test: 2020 Trek Supercaliber - Short On Travel, Not on Traction
A pure cross-country race bike designed with Olympic cross-country in mind, featuring just 60mm of rear travel.
Mike Levy
Jul 27, 2020
Welcome to the 2020 Pinkbike Field Test - Cross-Country Bike Edition
Prepare yourself for nine cross-country bike reviews and a whole lotta Lycra.
Mike Levy
Jul 16, 2020
Video: Why Are We Using 12-Speed Drivetrains? - The Explainer
What’s the deal with these 12-speed drivetrains? What did they give us, and what did they cost us?
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 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 27, 2020
Video: The Basics of Modern Mountain Bike Geometry - The Explainer
Offset isn't just a rapper.
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.
Brian Park
May 21, 2020
Interview: Trek's Travis Brown On Experimenting With 32" & 36" Wheels
Big wheels aren't coming any time soon, but Trek's field test lead has a lot to say about them.
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 13, 2020
Video: What's the Deal with Cross-Country Racing? - The Explainer
There's more to it than Spandex.
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 21, 2020
Field Trip: 8 Value Bikes VS the Impossible Climb, 1 Huge Upset
Did the $1,300 Bossnut really out-climb bikes that cost more than twice as much?
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 14, 2020
Review: Kona's Fresh Hei Hei Can Make Cross-Country Fun - Pond Beaver 2020
The new Hei Hei is a 120mm-travel cross-country-ish 29er that's ideal for all-day adventures.
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
Apr 1, 2020
Video: We Tested Our Bike From The Future - The Grim Donut Part 2 [April Fools]
The time has come to test the Donut. Will a bike from 2030 even work in 2020?
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 Levy
Mar 17, 2020
Review: RockShox's All-New SID Goes Bigger and Lighter
There are two new SID forks, one for riders looking for the lightest fork possible, and the other for riders who prefer a little more down in their cross-country riding.
Mike Levy
Feb 11, 2020
First Look: Santa Cruz's First eMTB, the 2020 Heckler
The aptly named Heckler is a Shimano-powered, pedal-assist Bronson. Surprised? Or was it about time?
Mike Levy
Feb 11, 2020
Interview: Santa Cruz's Rob Roskopp Talks eMTBs
One of Santa Cruz’s original founders talks about how much of their catalogue could be electric in the coming years, and much more.
Mike Levy
Jan 27, 2020
Video: What's the Deal with Chains? - The Explainer
How much do you know about your bicycle chain?
Pinkbike Originals
Jan 13, 2020
Video: We Went to Taiwan & Made a Bike from the Future - The Grim Donut
What happens when a joke becomes reality?
Mike Levy
Jan 9, 2020
Video: Spot's Carbon Leaf Spring - The Explainer
Think leaf springs are only for big trucks and farm equipment? Spot builds theirs out of carbon fiber, and here's how it works.
Mike Levy
Dec 26, 2019
Field Test: 13 Bikes VS The Impossible Climb
Thirteen bikes compete for honors up a tricky climb littered with roots, wet rocks, tight corners... And banana peels?
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?
Sarah Moore
Dec 10, 2019
Field Test Editors' Choice: 2020 Top Fuel vs F-Podium vs Trail Pistol S vs Mach 4 SL vs Joplin
We look for the mythical bike that is XC fast on the climbs and frighteningly fun on the descents.
Pinkbike Originals
Nov 25, 2019
Video: Nino Schurter VS Mike Levy - Humbled
Cross-country racing's GOAT shows Levy what it's like to ride and train in Lugano. It does not go well for Levy...
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.
Mike Levy
Oct 31, 2019
Opinion: Does Your Riding Style Match Your Lifestyle?
If you're sketchy on the bike, does it mean that you're probably sketchy in life as well?
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.
Pinkbike Originals
Sep 16, 2019
Video: Gee Atherton VS Mike Levy - Humbled
Levy takes Gee into the Whistler Bike Park to show him how to ride... Or something like that.
Mike Levy
Jul 22, 2019
Review: Ibis' 4th-Generation Ripley Is More Capable, But Still Very Much A Ripley
Slacker, longer, and with revised suspension kinematics... But is it still a Ripley? Levy finds out how Ibis' trail bike has evolved.
Mike Levy
Jul 5, 2019
Review: Orbea's New Rally On Linkage for the Rallon
Orbea is updating the 2020 Rallon with more travel and revised kinematics, but you can retrofit the new linkage to the previous version. Levy finds out if it's worthwhile.
Pinkbike Originals
Jul 2, 2019
Video: Pinkbike Hot Lap with Mike Levy
An old freeride bike from 2002, a rooty and rocky course, and Levy... What could go wrong?
Mike Levy
Jun 18, 2019
Review: 6 Months on the Trust Message Linkage Fork
Is this a better way to do front suspension? Levy spent six months on Trust's $1,975 carbon fiber linkage fork to find out.
Mike Levy
May 2, 2019
Point: Suspension Lockout Levers Have Made Bikes Worse
Mike Levy thinks today's full-suspension bikes would be much, much better if lockout levers were never a thing.
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.
Pinkbike Originals
Apr 15, 2019
Video: 8 New Suspension Forks - Sea Otter 2019
Take a tour with Levy to see the freshest forks from RockShox, Fox, Marzocchi, X-Fusion, Trust, Öhlins, MRP, and DVO.
Pinkbike Originals
Apr 14, 2019
Video: 7 More New Products - Sea Otter 2019
Pole's glued-together Stamina 140 and a whole bunch of carbon fiber were just a few of the things Levy spotted on his ElliptiGo tour of Sea Otter. Yes, you read that right.
Pinkbike Originals
Apr 13, 2019
Video: 8 New & Interesting Products - Sea Otter 2019
Can't make it to Sea Otter? Take a tour with Levy to check out a handful of new and interesting products. There are burnouts, too.
Mike Levy
Apr 12, 2019
Video: Rotor's 13-Speed Drivetrain is Powered by Mineral Oil - Sea Otter 2019
Now you can choose between a traditional steel cable, an encrypted wireless network... And mineral oil.
Pinkbike Originals
Apr 11, 2019
Video: Structure Cycleworks’ Carbon Enduro Bike and Linkage Fork - Sea Otter 2019
Bored by "normal" linkage forks? The all-carbon SCW 1 enduro bike promises out-of-this-world handling thanks to its integrated linkage front-end.
Pinkbike Originals
Mar 29, 2019
Video: 7 More New Products From the Taipei Cycle Show
Wireless drivetrains from China, computerized valve caps that measure your power, and other goodies from inside the Taipei Cycle Show.
Pinkbike Originals
Mar 27, 2019
Video: 6 New Products from the Taipei Cycle Show
Can't make it to Taiwan? Follow Levy on a two-wheeled tour of the Taipei Cycle Show to see what's new and interesting.
Brian Park
Mar 12, 2019
An Update on Richie Rude & Jared Graves' Failed EWS Drug Test
The EWS released a statement on the pair's eligibility to race, and we have more answers about the situation.
Mike Levy
Mar 6, 2019
The Explainer: What's the Deal with Linkage Forks?
They look strange but always sound so promising, so where the hell are all the linkage forks? Levy explains how they work and why we're not all using them.
Mike Levy
Feb 25, 2019
Staff Rides: Levy's Giant Trance - A Lot of Pivots, Not Much Travel
Out of the box or out of his mind? A Trust linkage fork, one-piece carbon wheels, and a one-piece carbon stem and handlebar all make this short-travel Trance a strange creation.
Mike Levy
Feb 6, 2019
Video: SRAM's Wireless Eagle AXS Drivetrain Explained
It's finally here and there isn't a steel shift cable in sight.
Mike Levy
Feb 6, 2019
Video: RockShox's Wireless Reverb AXS Dropper Post Explained
No hose, no worries? RockShox's new Reverb AXS trades its hose in for an encrypted wireless network.
Mike Levy
Feb 5, 2019
Video: Spengle's 3-Spoke Carbon Wheels
Swiss-made wheels that are low on spokes and high on carbon fiber.
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?
Mike Levy
Dec 5, 2018
Field Test: Trek Remedy 9.9
We find out how the latest version of the Remedy performs.
Mike Levy
Dec 4, 2018
Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper 29 Review - Field Test
With the lines between categories blurring, Specialized's new Stumpy aims to be an ideal all-arounder. Is that the right approach for you?
Mike Levy
Dec 3, 2018
Field Test: Kona Process 153 CR/DL 29
Next up in our Field Test series is Kona's big-wheeled 29er enduro bike, this time in carbon fiber.
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 Levy
Nov 26, 2018
Exclusive: Richie Rude & Jared Graves Failed Drug Test at EWS France
The former teammates have confirmed to Pinkbike that they returned Adverse Analytical Findings from an in-competition drug test back in May.
Mike Levy
Nov 26, 2018
Interview: Jared Graves Comments on Failed Drug Test
We sat down with Jared to get the specifics of the situation from his perspective.
Mike Levy
Nov 26, 2018
Interview: Richie Rude Comments on Failed Drug Test
We reached out to Richie to hear his side of the story.
Mike Levy
Nov 22, 2018
Opinion: E-bikes are Breeding the Components Riders Want
Regardless of your feelings about battery-powered bikes, they might hold the answer to a load of reliability issues that many of us face.
Mike Levy
Nov 14, 2018
Video: This is the Fastest* Bike in the World
This 7ft-long carbon fiber monster was ridden to nearly 184mph behind a frickin' drag car on the Bonneville Salt Flats. It's also really, really weird.
*Motor-paced bicycle land speed record.
*Motor-paced bicycle land speed record.
Mike Levy
Oct 30, 2018
The Outdoor Demo-ish - Taipei Cycle Show 2018
Ever been to an outdoor demo held in the middle of a city of 2.6 million people?
Mike Levy
Sep 28, 2018
Bike Check: Brodie's 2002 8-Ball & the Case for Incremental Improvements
The 8-Ball is a hefty reminder that slow changes are better than no changes.
Mike Levy
Aug 15, 2018
Riding Troy Brosnan's World Cup DH Bike - Crankworx Whistler 2018
Brosnan's Sender goes from a 2nd place at the Mont-Sainte-Anne World Cup only a few days ago to being ridden by Levy in the Whistler Bike Park.
Mike Levy
Jul 18, 2018
Here's My Unno Dash Test Bike - Tell Me What You Want to Know
It's exotic. It's expensive. And it's rarer than hens' teeth.
Mike Levy
May 31, 2018
Video: The Cannondale / Pong Concept Bike
Alex Pong's CNC'd creation may be nearly a quarter-century old, but it still looks as wild as ever in 2018.
Mike Levy
May 10, 2018
What Are Your MTB Pet Peeves? - Opinion
Mountain biking is so damn good, but it ain't perfect. Levy has a few pet peeves - what are yours?
Mike Levy
Apr 12, 2018
What the Heck is a Down-Country Bike? - Opinion
Is there a new breed of mountain bike on the horizon?
Paul Aston
Apr 1, 2018
Pinkbike Editor Mike Levy Concedes He Was Wrong About Everything
In bombshell report, we reveal that technical editor Mike Levy took delivery of a Nicolai EBOXX E14, and had to re-evaluate his life.
Mike Levy
Mar 30, 2018
Breeding the Ultimate Mutt Bike - Opinion
What would your two-wheeled mutt look like if you could combine traits from a handful of your favorite bikes?
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
Feb 15, 2018
Good Ideas Executed Poorly - Opinion
Sometimes, great ideas fall out of favor even though they make a lot of sense. Levy argues that was the case with Rapid Rise, THE Eliminator rims, and even Dual Control. What other concepts should have stuck around longer?
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 Levy
Jan 25, 2018
Failing the $2,000 Bike Challenge - Opinion
You have $2,000 USD to piece together the bike of your dreams. What does it look like?
Mike Levy
Jan 5, 2018
Humbled: Mike Levy vs Richie Rude in the Gym - Video
Here's what happened when an overly confident Levy challenged Yeti's Richie Rude to a battle in the gym.
Mike Levy
Dec 21, 2017
Three Christmas Wishes - Opinion
The Grinch, a genie in the bottle, and three Christmas wishes.
Mike Levy
Nov 7, 2017
How the Polygon UR Team is Unique - Video
The Polygon UR Team's setup is unlike any other World Cup outfit on the circuit, so Levy met up with team owner Fabien Cousinié to find out why.
Mike Levy
Oct 12, 2017
Humbled: Mike Levy vs Brendan Fairclough - Video
Here's what happens when you put one overly confident editor up against an absurdly skilled World Cup racer.
Mike Levy
Jun 15, 2017
Staff Rides - Mike Levy's Rocky Mountain Element
Part cross-country bike, part long-term test bed for parts, Levy's Element is a rolling contradiction.
Mike Levy
May 18, 2017
Ban the Berms? – Opinion
Levy confesses his unpopular opinion about one of the most fun trail features.
Mike Levy
Mar 9, 2017
Shit Happens - Opinion
Have you ever had disaster strike you down from out of nowhere?
Mike Levy
Jan 5, 2017
New Year, New You? - Opinion
Do you have any bike-related New Year's resolutions for 2017?
Mike Levy
Nov 16, 2016
The Best Piece of Gear - Opinion
Levy gushes romantically about the best piece of gear he's ever used.
Mike Levy
Oct 13, 2016
Celebrity Bike Matchmaker - Opinion
What type of bike does Donald Trump push up the climbs? What would Lemmy be on at the dirt jumps?
Mike Levy
Aug 3, 2016
Stranger than Fiction - Opinion
Spend enough time in the forest and you're bound to see a few things that you'll have trouble explaining.
Mike Levy
Jun 30, 2016
6 Tips for the Best Group Ride - Opinion
Use these six tips to make the most of your next group ride.
Mike Levy
May 31, 2016
5 Questions I Want Answered - Opinion
Quiz time is here, and this isn't a multiple choice kinda thing.
Mike Levy
Mar 17, 2016
Three Legged Dog of a Bike - Opinion
Are today's bikes boring compared to the three-legged dogs that we used to ride?
Mike Levy
Feb 11, 2016
Just Relax Already - Opinion
How to look like a jerk on your mountain bike ride. And, more importantly, how not to.
Mike Levy
Dec 31, 2015
Workshop Dreams - Opinion
If you build it, then you too will have a cave of your own for late night repairs and memories.
Mike Levy
Mar 13, 2014
Opinion: What's Your Monster?
Monsters keep you up at night as a child, but they can also shape a lot of your adult life.
Opinion in weekly doses from the editors of Pinkbike
Opinion in weekly doses from the editors of Pinkbike
Mike Levy
Feb 13, 2014
Opinion: Is it Time to Revolt?
Have we lost sight of what's important? Why do we aim for more responsibility instead of more recreation? Levy isn't shy about dodging the former in favour of the latter, so you can guess where he stands...
Opinion in weekly doses from the editors of Pinkbike
Opinion in weekly doses from the editors of Pinkbike
Richard Cunningham
Jan 3, 2013
2013 Predictions: RC and Mike Levy Weigh In
We stick our necks out once again to foretell the pivotal events and brilliant innovations that may or may not happen in the coming year.
Mike Levy
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