Best Shimano Podcasts (2026)

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Ep 112: The Bikes We Shouldn’t Have Sold + Shimano’s New ‘Affordable’ Di2 1:02:30

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Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Ads 01:00 Don’t try any of this at home 09:09 The ultimate musical instrument does not exi… 12:14 Shimano’s new, less expensive GRX Di2 23:31 If we were speccing a gravel bike, here’s what we’d buy… 30:37 The UCI actually listened?! 32:43 New safest helmet + Assos to sponsor EF 34:05 Factor’s new b…

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Choosing Our Favorite (And Least Favorite) Trail Bikes and E-Bikes - Field Test Roundtable 1:16:46

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Kaz, Dario, Stephane, and Matt sit down for an in-depth discussion to go over the best and worst performing bikes at this year's Field Test.By Pinkbike

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What's Going to Happen in the MTB World in 2026? 1:04:28

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Our hot takes on what's on the way this season, plus a look back at our riding stats from 2025, and some reader questions.By Pinkbike

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Ep 114: Cannondale, We Didn’t See This Coming + Cycling's Addictive Drugs Problem 58:56

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Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Ads 01:00 Hello! 04:30 The Cycling YouTuber Bike Scam continues… 07:13 He rode 500km around McDonald’s drive-thru 12:00 Banned Pro cyclist becomes… a butcher 14:18 Astana just dropped a rap track 16:47 CAAD14 leak? 21:52 man arrested after cyclists shot at on ride 24:01 A $4000 race bike fit for Po…

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Episode 153: Danny Simpson 1:05:36

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Send us a text Episode 153: Danny Simpson This week we are joined by Danny Simpson, a self employed consultant working widely across the Recreational Fishing Sector both here in SA and across Australia. Danny talks about his own fishing and some of the work he has done over recent years, having worked extensively throughout the sector, including Mu…

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Ep 113: Brutally Ranking 2025 Cycling Trends + ANOTHER Bike Recall 1:12:20

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Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Ads 01:00 a festive hello 04:04 Francis’ new dream bike 06:20 Jimmi’s sus purchasing history 09:55 The curious case of the State Bicycle Co. review… 21:04 Another bike recall?! 23:20 Cyclists are getting caught by speed guns 28:16 Brutally ranking 2025 bike trends 29:37 phat headtubes 31:19 off-the…

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Developing and Launching The NEW Giant Anthem 1:15:18

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Episode 152: Andy Burnell - Crab.e.cam 1:00:42

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Send us a text Episode 152: Andy Burnell - Crab.e.cam This week we are joined by Andy Burnell, the man behind the hugely popular Crab.e.cam social media account, where he documents heaps of amazing underwater footage from his GoPro mounted in his crab net. What started as a simple idea has grown to over 32k Facebook followers and over 175,000 youtu…

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Revel Bikes Founder Adam Miller Talks 32" Wheels, RaTical Development, Future Bikes & More...Ep. 168 1:14:50

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Today on the podcast, our friend and Revel Bikes founder Adam Miller joins us to chat all things Revel. We get into their 32" bikes they are working on, what it's been like to develop their full suspension titanium bike in the RaTical, plus some classic listener questions ranging from the best burger in Carbondale to Adam's thoughts on modern geome…

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Brett Rheeder on Rampage Risks, What Happened With Title, & A Possible Return to Competition 1:26:53

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From Rampage reflections to building Signature and navigating life after Title, Brett talks about the evolution of his riding and his role in mountain biking.By Pinkbike

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What Sport Would You Do If Mountain Biking Didn't Exist? 1:01:49

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Ep 111: $1MILLION Fake Specialized Bikes Con + Big Issues at CUBE 1:16:43

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00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 How many burritos is too many? 05:33 Almost butt dialling Prof Brian Cox 08:46 How to ride faster, made simple 12:43 News quiz incoming… 13:05 $1million of fake Specialized’s uncovered 18:23 Massive road bike recall 21:44 Pogacar bike auction madness 25:40 Motorbike brand turns to bicycles 27:13 Decathlon…

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Episode 151:Steve and Ash preview next years Port Lincoln Tuna Classic 53:06

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Send us a text Episode 151:Steve and Ash preview next years Port Lincoln Tuna Classic This week we are joined again by Steve Toome and Ash White, the boys behind the Port Lincoln Tuna Classic as we look forward to next years event to be held in March. The boys talk us through the early preparations for the next competition, a few new things to look…

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Our Favorite MTB Things of 2025 Plus Classic Listener Questions & More... Ep. 167 1:06:33

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Today on the podcast, the guys chat about their favorite mountain bike things of the year before they get into some classic listener questions ranging from eating Taco Bell for a year to servicing a bike that's been sitting for a long time and everything in between. Tune in!Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCczlFdoHUMcFJuHUeZf9b_QWorldw…

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Where is Mountain Bike Culture Headed? 1:05:11

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For the record, we don't think mountain biking is the new golf.By Pinkbike

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Ep 110: Can This New Groupset Save Campagnolo? + Specialized Has Lost Its Mind 1:07:05

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Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s Rookie Error 01:00 Gym gains & Greggs pub 05:50 SRAM battery hack you should NEVER try 08:57 Mid-range bikes that are cool? 12:36 Campagnolo promises mid-tier groupset amidst mass lay-offs 25:40 People are angry at Specialized 31:56 Tour de France stage winner caught 5 times over…

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Gearbox Bikes, Testing Fields, & More 52:50

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Dario, Kaz, and Matt chat about the latest MTB news and reviews, and introduce the latest Field Test.By Pinkbike

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Ep 109: Canyon’s £34m Sales Problem + Pogačar’s VO2 Max Is Revealed… and wow 1:08:07

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Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 Get back… 04:53 Snow + winter socks reviews 09:34 Canyon’s £34m sales problem: are less people buying bikes? 22:46 IPT becomes NSN 30:58 Tadej’s WILD VO2 max result reveal 37:37 Hack for flat SRAM shifters (FUOTW) 43:59 Unpopular Opinions on bar tape 50:33 Unpo…

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Episode 150: Paul Wilton, President of the Game Fishing Club of South Australia 48:35

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Send us a text Episode 150: Paul Wilton, President of the Game Fishing Club of South Australia This week we celebrate our big 150th episode with a great guest, Paul Wilton, the President of the Game Fishing Club of South Australia! Paul gives us an insight into how the club has changed and grown over recent years, some of the competitions they run …

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Chatting Crankworx, Hard MTB League, Goldilocks Tires & More with Special Guest Sophie Allen Ep. 166 1:07:58

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Today on the podcast, Jared & Liam are joined by our good friend and extremely talented racer Sophie Allen. We chat about how she got into mountain bike racing and her collegiate mountain biking career as well as her experience racing events such as Crankworx, Hard MTB League & more. Tune in!Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCczlFdoHUMc…

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Forking Around & Some of Our Favorite Bikes of 2025 1:02:07

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Matt, Dario, and Kaz talk about recent reviews, industry turmoil, gear of the year, and dig into some reader questions.By Pinkbike

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Ep 108: New Cannondale Leaked + Jimmi Joins GCN?! 1:02:03

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Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 Got the lurgy 02:37 Jimmi joins GCN? 05:02 Emily met Pauline Ferrand-Prévot 06:32 Bianchi crack frame 08:23 New steel bikes galore!! 18:16 New Cannondale leaked 22:12 New helmet tech to prevent concussions 25:36 The UCI made an advent calendar 30:54 Packing err…

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Episode 149: Alicia Bolitho 39:45

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Send us a text Episode 149: Alicia Bolitho, Tackleworld Port Lincoln & Pt Augusta This week we are joined by Alicia Bolitho, one half of the team behind Tackleworld Port Lincoln & Pt Augusta, along with partner Shane who has featured on the podcast already in episodes 111 and 123. Alicia has been heavily involved in all things Algal Bloom, represen…

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MTB Tech Innovations We're Still Waiting For 1:02:49

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Where's the dropper post that goes up and down with the push of a button?By Pinkbike

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Ep 107: Is Shimano Coming For SRAM? + Another Brand Closure?! 57:01

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Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 hello again 06:25 we tried TikTok bike hacks 08:43 proof cycling (& therapy) can save your life 12:59 new cycling documentary to watch 14:30 Gorewear is shutting down?! 18:54 what’s Shimano up to now? 25:12 we need to talk about Merida’s new gravel bike… 29:07 …

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Weird Tools, Bike Sizing Woes, Radial Tires, Road Trips & More... Ep. 165 1:06:54

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Today on the podcast, the guys briefly discuss the demise of superboost as well as Jared's new ASR build and off season training regiments before jumping into a classic set of listener questions ranging from modern bike sizing to tire recommendations, weird tools and everything in between. Tune in!Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCczlF…

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Night Riding, New Bikes, & Carbon Pickleball Paddles 59:01

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Spooky riding season is here in the Northern Hemisphere.By Pinkbike

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Ep 106: A Questionable Canyon, Pog’s Hour Record? + Has Colnago Gone Too? 1:03:21

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Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 You can’t see me… 03:48 more affordable bikes that are actually cool 11:46 What’s going on with this new Canyon? 19:31 New Colnago bike + will Pogačar try the hour record? 28:13 RedBull/Movistar rider sacked 29:40 Luke Rowe ‘made life hell’ for dopers in the pe…

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Does Red Bull Rampage Need to Change? - An Interview With Tarek Rasouli 1:00:23

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This year's Rampage left us with more questions than usual.By Pinkbike

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World champion Magdeleine Vallières Mill goes in-depth on her life-changing win 47:02

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In this in-depth interview, world champion Magdeleine Vallières Mill not only looks back at the 2025 season and the lead-up to her historic win in Kigali, Rwanda, but also ahead to next year, and the events she’s targeting and how she plans to race them. The rider from Sherbrooke, Que., has seen a lot of change since September, and there’s more to …

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Ep 105: More Industry Shutdowns + This Advice Changed Our Cycling (And Lives) 57:20

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Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 Film reviews, hidden talents & showboating 04:51 Canyon site hackers & expensive bike stuff 08:35 Advice that’s improved our cycling and general lives 17:17 National Hill Climb Final Boss… 24:39 Vittoria says it’s invented ‘the future of wheels’ 29:26 Chris Kin…

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Episode 148: Asher Dezsery, CEO RecFish SA 56:29

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Send us a text Episode 148: Asher Dezsery This week we are joined by RecFish SA CEO Asher Dezsery to discuss the disappointing news that recreational bag limits have been cut in both gulfs as a result of the Algal Bloom. Asher talks us through the limited notice they were given and how they are in ongoing discussions with the Government about this …

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100 Miles of MTB, Treasure Hunts, Hardtails & Listener Questions For Days... Ep. 164 1:13:25

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Today on the podcast, the guys discuss Jeff's wild 100 mile ride as well as the absolute insanity that was the KETL Rocky Mountain Oyster Challenge before jumping into a classic set of listener questions ranging from bike selection to Q factor and everything in between. Tune in!Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCczlFdoHUMcFJuHUeZf9b_QWo…

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Catching Up with Matt Fairbrother About His Latest Ridiculous Ride 46:58

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10,252 meters (33,635 ft) of climbing in under 24 hours is bonkers.By Pinkbike

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Ep 104: Rapha Loses £17.2million + We Won! 55:48

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Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 We won! 06:17 Primos Dame - the best value gravel bike ever? 11:26 His bike weighs 4.8kg 15:06 A very naughty seatpost… 20:26 ‘Avoid ketones’ says UCI 28:02 Rapha Loses £17million 33:27 Sorry Wiggo (FUOTW) 35:44 Unpopular Opinion: the real reason gravel is popu…

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Rampage Bonus Episode with Katy Winton & Dan Wolfe 37:38

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Coming at you almost-live from the Utah desert.By Pinkbike

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Rampage, Racing Rumors, & Reader Questions 35:32

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We're back from a couple weeks in Bentonville, so it's time to dig into the virtual mail bag and catch up on some reader questions.By Pinkbike

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Ep 103: “Truth About Team Sky Will Come Out” Says Wiggo + Shimano, Finally 1:00:30

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Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Scroll down for Make Steel Bikes Cool Again Tees… 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 Trying something new 03:37 Elves and Massacan bikes update 08:28 Why we don’t keep bikes we review 11:35 Bradley Wiggins: 'truth about Team Sky will come out’ 18:44 Shimano finally listened! 22:15 Make Metal Bik…

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Drivetrain Compatibility, Downcountry vs. Trail Bikes, Shimano vs SRAM & More... Ep. 163 1:08:03

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Today on the podcast, the guys discuss some epic recent rides as well as Liam's unfortunate injury before delving into the latest exciting products from KETL & Trail One. We then jump into a classic set of listener questions ranging from drivetrain compatibility, to an age old debate of Shimano vs. SRAM and everything in between. Tune in!Our YouTub…

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Ep 102: Specialized Has Done It Again + Cycling YouTuber Arrested In Russia 52:25

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Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! We did make some tees, you absolutely do not have to buy them, but here they are in case you’re interested. Make Steel Bikes Cool Again Tee: https://cade-media-shop.fourthwall.com/products/make-steel-bikes-cool-again-tee Make METAL Bikes Cool Again Tee: https://cade-media-shop.fourthwall.com/products/mak…

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Episode 147: Levi Nash, SAFTAG 48:16

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Send us a text Episode 147 - Levi Nash, SAFTAG This week we are joined by Levi Nash from SAFTAG, South Australia’s fish tagging program. He gives us a run down of the program and the different ways that people can get involved in tagging fish including the new option of joining as a RecFish SA Citizen Science Member. He also runs us through the dif…

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Shop Stories, Field Testing, & Reader Questions | Pinkbike Podcast 1:02:59

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Kaz, Dario, Stephane, and Matt chat about the latest MTB news, and why it pays for bike mechanics to be nice to customers.By Pinkbike

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Ep 101: There's a Huge Problem at Giant + Has Trek Gone Too Far? 1:01:48

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Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin Ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 More on the Elves Falath EXP + Roasting 11:14 Giant has a big problem 14:02 Make Steel Bikes Cool Again 21:16 Oakley’s new AI glasses 29:33 Cool one-piece cockpit mod 32:38 Trek’s new gravel bike is wild 39:32 UCI u-turn on handlebars 42:42 Emily ruined Jimmi &…

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Grinduro Recap, KETL Rocky Mtn Oyster Challenge, Bike Upgrades & More with Tydeman Newman... Ep.162 1:12:21

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Today on the podcast, Jeff and Trevor are joined by our good friend and local pro Tydeman Newman to chat about his win at Grinduro, plus Jeff gives us a preview of the KETL Mtn Rocky Mountain Oyster Challenge. The guys then get into a classic set of listener questions ranging from upgrading drivetrains to swapping frames and everything in between. …

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Our Embarrassing Racing Moments | Pinkbike Podcast 58:46

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Kaz, Matt, and Stephane talk about some of their embarrassing racing-related moments and answer more reader questions.By Pinkbike

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Ep 100: SRAM Is Suing… + We Need To Talk About Cube 1:02:35

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Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 100th show + how many bikes does it take to pull a car? 04:49 Benny’s first video + bts 08:43 SRAM is suing… 13:52 Cube’s 2026 bikes revealed 19:12 Vuelta chaos 23:42 Everesting World Championships 28:25 Bad behaviour at Badlands 35:12 100th Show Big Quiz Speci…

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Episode 146: Fraser Ellis MP, Member for Narungga 44:51

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Send us a text Episode 146: Fraser Ellis MP, Member for Narungga This week we are joined by Yorke Peninsula Politician Fraser Ellis to discuss a few big issues affecting fishing on Yorkes. The Marion Bay boat ramp has been a big news issue, after having nearly $4 million spent on a new ramp, ongoing issues have forced the Council to remove the walk…

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The Bikes & Products We Were Wrong About With Mike Levy 1:27:30

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We got Levy off the gravel bike for a special episode where we look back at the products and bikes that didn't live up to the hype.By Pinkbike