The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 134 - Racing Controversy, Prototype DH Bikes, & Drivetrains From The Future

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brettbob (Jul 14, 2022 at 7:29)

@brianpark Do we have any updated information for how Beta memberships will be handled? You referenced it in a podcast a month or two ago and was curious if any direction was decided?

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RockyMtnVanguard (Jul 19, 2022 at 7:46)

Thanks for asking about this. I signed up around February 2022, just for Beta, so basically I am out the $24 or whatever it is with one magazine to show for it. Outside is not garnering any good will from me for taking my money with no refund or replacement content or anything. I am waiting for my class action letter to arrive any day now...

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C8503 (Jul 14, 2022 at 9:38)

Levy and Kaz on the Silk Road Mountain Race in Kyrgyzstan, podcasting after each summit lol

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mikelevy Mod (Jul 14, 2022 at 9:40)

Not a terrible plan

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C8503 (Jul 14, 2022 at 11:57)

@mikelevy: see if Kaz can “shred-pack” that spur

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trailsquatch (Jul 14, 2022 at 11:07)

Another car comparison in regards to mtbers being upset about auto-shift Di2: I don't see a whole lot of manual transmission TRD Tacomas at the trails.

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Rhymer (Jul 14, 2022 at 11:19)

Quit looking in my cab! I think lines are drawn in both worlds between commuting and sporting.

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Garantson (Jul 14, 2022 at 14:25)

As far as fights go I remember when Brian lopes punched Geoff kabush after the race on the podium because he sprayed him with champagne.

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RobertGrainier (Jul 15, 2022 at 8:19)

1. PB podcast is in my top 5 podcasts overall (on the podium)... easily has the best theme music of any podcast out there. 2. This was another great episode, many thanks. 3. Benoit Coulanges may or may not be Kazimer pretending to have a french accent. 4. What happened to Coulanges in qualis today? 5. Kaz seems to have uttered the phrase "we're vagging around" at around 19:20

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iamloz (Jul 15, 2022 at 23:36)

@mikelevy Enjoying the podcast mate. I'm sure you're already on this but can you get Chris Ball on? It would be great for fans and riders to find out more about next year. There seems to be a lot of nonsense being speculated and it would be great to hear from Chris to put everyone's mind at ease. Gwin episode was mint btw.

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mikelevy Mod (Jul 16, 2022 at 9:38)

For sure, he's on the list of people to chat with.

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Razo (Jul 17, 2022 at 10:09)

I hate to be a killjoy, as most of the time I appreciate Kaz and Levy's irreverent humor, but I don't like talking up bad sportsmanship. Nino and Mathias have put the conflict it behind them, and that's a good thing. One thing I like about our sport is the humility and comradare that is usually on display, and I don't like undermining that, even it it is a joke. I remember Richie Rude getting DQd in last years EWS finale with a lot on the line. He didn't have a melt down over it, and to me further enhanced his status as an athlete and a human being. Too much blaming and hostility in the world, and even when we don't feel like it we should all try to rise above that.

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ranwithscissors (Jul 18, 2022 at 11:52)

I'm waiting for Levy and Henry to review the new CrossDownEnduroTrail E-Bike. Preliminary reports say it will have adjustable geometry thanks to pivots at all tubing junctions, new Shimano DI2 auto shift system, Fox Flight Attendant, Tire Whiz, a yet to be unveiled motorized seatpost, built in air compressor, and Trailforks integration. This combination allows the rider to have the perfect gear, perfect geometry, perfect tire and shock pressure, along with correct seat height for any trail in the world. Design and prototyping is being done by Adrian Newey and the Red Bull F1 team.

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mikelevy Mod (Jul 18, 2022 at 12:00)

You'll be waiting a while for Henry or me to review E-anything

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IMeasureStuff (Jul 14, 2022 at 8:56)

@mikekazimer What size Meta SX did you end up running? One of those pesky bikes where I sit right in the middle of sizes.

Also what's the list of bikes in the next field test? I must have missed the memo on that one.

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mikekazimer FL Editor (Jul 14, 2022 at 9:46)

I'm on a large Meta SX - the 481mm reach is a good fit for me. We haven't revealed the full list yet for the next Field Test. The SX is in it, the SC Megatower, Contra, and four other contenders. Those articles / videos will start dropping soon(ish).

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preston67 (Jul 14, 2022 at 7:14)

Don't have time to listen to a podcast but I'd definitely skim a transcript and read the parts that interested me.

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mikelevy Mod (Jul 14, 2022 at 7:50)

I don’t think this one will be transcribed, but I am doing that with some of our previous podcast interviews.

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Kiltymac FL (Jul 14, 2022 at 7:52)

I has a set of shokz bone conducting headphones and I find podcasts are great to listen to while doing yardwork or dishes, or on a solo ride. The PB pod is usually a good listen.

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Larkey1 (Jul 14, 2022 at 16:36)

You don't commute to work? How don't you have time to listen to a podcast?

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DaveRobinson81 (Jul 14, 2022 at 21:43)

@mikelevy: Might be an idea for beta users? I think you can get a software/service pretty cheap.

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motojames (Jul 15, 2022 at 15:05)

Talking about doing more events, I'd like to see Levy and Henry do an Ews E

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74NZ (Jul 18, 2022 at 1:40)

@mikelevy What happened to James Smurthwaite, hasnt been on the pod or posted in a while.
Is he still with PB?

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mikelevy Mod (Jul 18, 2022 at 9:23)

Unfortunately for us, he left for a job outside the cycling industry. We miss him terribly tbh

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74NZ (Jul 20, 2022 at 0:56)

That is a shame Mike, thanks for the reply

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noahrebmocam (Jul 14, 2022 at 11:38)

Please go to SwampFest

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Rhymer (Jul 14, 2022 at 10:45)

Thanks again for reminding us how "silly" some of us are for wanting sealed drivetrains.
Starting to feel like an agenda.