Singletrack Magazine MTB Podcast

Benji and Mark layout the Singletrack concerns around peak power for new eMTBs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Benji talks to outgoing editor of 25 years, Chipps Chippendale to ask him what his highlights and lowlights of his tenure. Issue 166 is out now - the final issue edited by Chipps. It's Benji all the way down from this point. But no need to worry - this will not be the last you hear from Chipps. Subscribe to Singletrack World Magazine today at https://singletrackworld.com/membership...

In this episode of the Singletrack Magazine MTB Podcast, Benji chats to Benedikt about the origins of Lauf and what makes them stand out amongst the relatively conservative cycling scene. For this Podcast we’ve specifically tried to stay on the subject of mountain bikes and mountain biking. There are plenty of other Pods out there about Lauf’s gravel and fatbike stuff. In fact, the best place is o...

Hannah is leaving us soon, which is sad news for all of us. But heather is here to take on some of Hannah's many, many duties. Not all of them of course because Hannah is truly unique and irreplaceable. But we'll somehow work it all out. Anyway, this week we are joined by Singletrack staff alumni in the form of Andi Sykes, marketing manager at Hunt Wheels. They talk about what comes next for Hanna...

Like Waldorf and Statler, Hannah and Benji are coming at your from above this week. Our office balcony is the location while the weather is still playing nice. Hannah reckons real bodeos need to be represented better in cycling gear marketing as she embarks on a test of rding shorts that are good to pee in. Or out of.. Rather. Pee ing IN shorts is best left tp pro road racers who get caught short....

We took the Singletrack Outside Broadcast unit (SOB) to the local park to record this week's episode on the world's most uncomfortable park bench. It's too sunny to be in the hot studio. Benji and Hannah talk about the state of Enduro racing (It's in quite a state) and look at some new One Up pedals with pins for miles. There's tiny dogs and other park inhabitants from time to time. This week's ep...

Gosh it’s hard not to talk about the weather. But we won’t. Instead we’ll simply spray some product at your eyes. Fresh Goods y’all! But yeah, how about this dry spell we’re having eh? This week's episode is sponsorted by Join.cc the personal trainer that fits in your pocket. It's an app and Singletrack listeners can try it for free for 30 days by visiting.. https://join.cc/singletrack Hosted on A...

This week German ebike trade companies have started to ask for legislation to limit the maximum power of ebikes. WHy are they dpoing this and what does it actually mean for us off road types? We get into the weeds of this story and explain some important differences between power ratings and what the law says you can and can't do with ae eBike motor. Plus Benji explains why he hates drop bars and...

Are you being lied to? Benji and Hannah discuss some of the big stories of the week. Our sponsor this week is Join.cc - a training app like having a personal trainer in your pocket. Get 30 days free access at https://join.cc/singletrack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is psonsored by Join.cc - the training app for cyclists. Like a personal trainer in your pocket. Hannah interviews the founder of a startup making a bike computer to track your air time and race telemetry. Benji and Mark answer your questions on the cycle to work scheme and whether expensive bikes give you more joy on the trails. We have a special guuest in to talk about watching dots...

Was our April Fool story a little too believable? Benji goes drops the new RockShox AXS dropper post - literally. See what we did there? Just how do you demonstrate the functions of a wireless dropper post on the 'radio'? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything from tyre pressure calculators to the details of the new SRAM groupset that still uses mechanical cables like it's still the noughties or something. Hannah loves it and hates having to charge batteries for shifters and mechs. Benji loves it and reckons if you don't know how to charge stuff in 2025 then you are wrong. What do you think? As ever, all th edetails of the new stuff this week...

Benji and Hannah discuss bikes they would like to lick (?) and how the Marzzochi Bombers could save your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benji and Hannah talk dirty about British Cycling, i9 wheels and Hannah tells us the longest and possibly worst whale joke ever. Are black spokes more fragile and do tan wall tyres result in more punctures? We answer your burning questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has Benji converted to the dark side? Come on! What do you think? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benji reveals the results of our eBike reliability survey. Hannah gives us her thought for the day to send you into the weekend. Turns out that Benji's perfect riding jacket already exists and it's not at all spendy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hannah was invited to discuss the price of watching bikes on the BBC 5 Live Wake Up To Money programme this week. Benji finds out why she was there. Plus, multi-tools and why you should sit down and play with yours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andi Sykes works for Hunt Bikes these days but before that he was one of the Singletrack team. He's also managed his own DH race team so he's got a lot of insight and experience. Hannah talks to him about cheap(er) bikes and racing in 2025. Hannh calls Andi the cockapoo of the bike world, which came as a shock to Andi, but listen and find out why. For more Fresh Goods Friday sillyness go and check...

New pedals from OneUp plus we have riders team news, some of which is accurate. Hannah grills Benji on his dog owning skills and why the new pedals from OneUp are very different to what they've offered in the past. Plus, team news from around the 'paddocks' and how not to look after a dog. Featuring silent contributions from Archie the office dog, Hannah Dobson, Managing Editor and Benji Haworth,...

Benji and Hannah argue over ratings for reviews and offer up their predictions for the bike world in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam has written a few articles for us over the years, in between his medical school training. His stories are always a great read, though I do wonder how he continues to convince his friends to ride with him. There always seems to be a lot of wading through bogs and mysteriously missing paths. Something that I find especially refreshing is the absence of fancy kit. Adam and friends appear to be l...

In this episode George & Jack run a Mock Draft of how they see the teams lining up in 2025 & then they’re joined by the Fighting Irish; 2 of the fastest DH riders on planet earth, Oisin O Callaghan & Ronan Dunne… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode George, Jack & Emi chat MSA, 2025 & Team Rumours before they’re joined by the G.O.A.T., Norco Race Division’s Greg Minnaar to chat about his final season racing World Cups & to play retirement 20 questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode the 2024 Elite Women’s World Champion and World Cup Champion, the YT Mob’s Vali Höll, chats with George, Jack and Emi about equal pay, three-peats, and MTB Reform... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George, Jack and Emi are joined by Intense Factory Racing’s Joe Breeden to discuss the racing that’s gone down since the mid-season break, the leaked Warner Brothers Discovery MTB Reform document, before closing out the show with some #teamrumours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.