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Vital MTB

A mountain biking podcast channel featuring in-depth interviews with world class riders and cycling industry professionals.

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Are you a ‘core’ mountain biker?? - Vital’s Bikes: Unaffiliated Podcast - EP. 12

This week, Jason Schroeder, Lars Sternberg, and Shawn Spomer discuss two super serious topics: What does it mean to be a core mountain biker? Do riders care how much their mid- to long-travel bike weighs? Join the podcast discussion - Bikes: Unaffiliated Forum Discussion Digest more of our content - Instagram , YouTube , Facebook

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A Sore Ankle, High Security & Inflatable Body Armor - La Thuile & Andorra Recap - B Practice Podcast

La Thuile and Andorra came and went, and the same names topped the podiums in each category except junior men, which is impressive considering how different the tracks were. The rest of the results sheet, especially in elites, has continued to be a mix up every round. And it shows in the overall standings—points gaps are tight when you get below the top three. It’s going to be an exciting back…

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The Rise of DJI: From Drones to E-Bikes - B.S. Podcast

In this episode, Jeff Brines and Charlie Sponsel explore the fascinating history and rapid rise of DJI, the Chinese tech giant known for drones and now e-bikes under the Avinox name. They analyze the cultural, geopolitical, and industrial factors that have shaped DJI's success and its implications for the cycling industry. Jeff and Charlie explore the rapid advancements in e-bike technology, the…

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Bar Width, Mountain of Hell, Gearbox Motors - Vital’s Bikes: Unaffiliated Podcast

Tag along for another decompression conversation, where we chat about the Mountain of Hell mass-start race, Cannondale’s Bad Habit that Jason’s been reviewing, how heavy is too heavy for a trail bike, the subjectiveness of bike setup and what components are ‘good,’ bar width, bar ends, and auto-shifting e-bike gearbox motors. Enjoy!

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2-Clicks of Rebound The Wrong Way!! - Lenzerheide Recap - B Practice Podcast

Four rounds into the 2026 World Cup season, and three B Practice podcasts have been recorded. What’s new? This episode, we get into what Dak’s been messing with, the struggles he had in Leogang, and the strides he made in Lenzerheide. We also spent way too long disputing what should change to make World Cups more engaging and growing. How many times can we talk about the same things? We also cover…

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You Asked. They Answered - Specialized Demo 11 Q&A

Specialized’s new Demo 11 downhill bike is a certified rocket ship. You don’t need us to tell you that. Jordan Williams, Loic Bruni, and Finn Iles have proven the platform's abilities over the past three years of development and this year two World Cup DH wins have been nabbed aboard the production version. The problem may be that it's complex, heavy and priced much higher than other DH bikes.…

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From Loudenvielle to Leogang - B Practice Podcast Analysis

Loudenvielle came and went, and unfortunately our dude Dak didn't make it in the night show. That's racing. The good news is his setup is trending towards the bullseye. After a week off lapping in Schladming, it's time to get back on the horse and head to Leogang. We figured most people already got their fix of post-race highlights from Loudenvielle, so we focused most on Dak's thoughts on the…

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Your Mid-Week MTB Decompression - Vital’s ‘bikes: unaffiliated’ Podcast

Join us on an unscripted, unaffiliated podcast journey where we discuss various hot takes from the Loudenvielle DH World Cup, risk vs. reward in DH racing, the Hot Laps event in Washington, how to hit berms better, why Enduro World Cups are dying a slow death and why that doesn’t actually matter for the sport of enduro, and a bunch of other MTB-related nonsense. Enjoy! Bikes' Unaffiliated forum…

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JORDI CORTES - 17 Questions

See more 17 Questions videos - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLiDwPfY-lhwLORXY7C8mhKi-BtWbmxXO Influencer, internet personality, FOX suspension guru, and Greg Minnaar’s #1 emotional support human, Jordie Cortes rips through a classic 17 Questions. (minus one)

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Developing A Mountain Bike at 19 - Arid Cycles Founder Ethan Eggert | Vital's Bikes: Unaffiliated Podcast

This week, we had the pleasure of chatting with Ethan Eggert, the founder of Arid Cycles, to discuss how he’s managed to create his own mountain bike in only a few years without any financial help or a traditional background in bike development. It’s a really cool story that shows how no idea is too big with some ingenuity and persistence. What has transpired is the Spade model, a very intriguing…

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