Best Mike VanderHoek Podcasts (2025)

Kaz, Dario, and Matt talk about the World Champ DH and marathon races, plus dig into the recent Kona Hei Hei review and more reader questions.By Pinkbike

1
From Welder to Toolmaker: How Jason Quade Built Abbey Bike Tools 1:11:50

Play Pause

19d ago1:11:50

1:11:50

Precision isn't just a goal for Abbey Tools founder Jason Quaid—it's a religion. From humble beginnings as a welder crafting nuclear-grade pressure vessels to becoming the creator of the cycling world's most coveted tools, Jason's journey exemplifies how passion and craftsmanship can transform an industry. The story begins with a simple phone call …

1
Nino Schurter on His Final Two Major XC Races & Plans for the Future 1:00:55

20d ago1:00:55

1:00:55

By Pinkbike

1
What Would Our Dream Homemade Bikes Look Like? 1:07:58

27d ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Kaz, Dario, and Stephane chat about pedals, homemade bikes, and a whole bunch more.By Pinkbike

1
Freeride's Alive with Hannah Bergemann & Steve Vanderhoek 1:14:48

1M ago1:14:48

1:14:48

Recorded live at Crankworx Whistler, we sat down with two of our favorite freeriders to chat about digging, sending, mental challenges, and more.By Pinkbike

1
The Development of the 2026 Fuel with Trek's Dylan Howes & David Knauf 1:06:05

1M ago1:06:05

1:06:05

Chatting with the engineer and product manager behind the latest version of the venerable Trek Fuel.By Pinkbike

1
Why Christopher Blevins is Living in a Retreat Center 1:17:08

2M ago1:17:08

1:17:08

Dario checks in with Chris Blevins to find out the secrets behind his World Cup XC winning ways, plus we dig into reader questions, talk about riding new trails, and more.By Pinkbike

1
Seth's Bike Hacks Rides the Grim Donut 1:41:52

2M ago1:41:52

1:41:52

A wide-ranging conversation with Seth about riding the Grim Donut, product reviews, YouTube techniques, AI, and even headset cable routing.By Pinkbike

1
Ask Pinkbike - Digging in to More Reader Questions 1:02:33

2M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Kaz, Dario, and Stephane open up the virtual mailbag and try their best to solve those burning questions.By Pinkbike

1
The World's Biggest Drop, MTB Festivals, & Newfoundland Riding 1:01:20

2M ago1:01:20

1:01:20

Kaz, Dario, and Matt chat about the latest happenings in the mountain bike world.By Pinkbike

1
Wild World Cup Racing, Tiny Car Crew, & Trail Tools 59:43

3M ago59:43

59:43

Kaz, Dario, and Stephane chat about the recent World Cup racing, trail tools, hatchbacks, and short travel bikes.By Pinkbike

1
Tour Divide Winner Robin Gemperle, Eurobike Highlights, & Dario's Vintage Stab 1:19:48

3M ago1:19:48

1:19:48

Dario interviews Robin Gemperle, who rode from Canada to Mexico in under 12 days. We also chat about Eurobike highlights, Dario's vintage Kona Stab, and dig into some reader questions.By Pinkbike

1
Upside Down Forks, World Cup Highs, Lows, & More 1:00:01

3M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

Kaz, Stephane, and Dario chat about World Cup racing, Fox's new upside-down Podium fork, and more.By Pinkbike

1
Hans Rey Interview, MTB Trend Talk, & Fist Bumps or High Fives? 1:21:27

3M ago1:21:27

1:21:27

Stephane chats with Hans Rey, while Kaz, Dario, and Matt talk about the latest MTB trends.By Pinkbike

1
Clint Spiegel & Dustin Adams on Industry Nine's Acquisition of We Are One Composites 1:23:30

4M ago1:23:30

1:23:30

We sat down with Clint Spiegel, the founder and owner of Industry Nine, and Dustin Adams, the founder of We Are One Composites, to find out more about the recent acquisition of WAO by I9, and what the future holds for both companies.By Pinkbike

1
Shimano's Wireless XTR Drivetrain, World Cup Racing & New Bikes 56:42

4M ago56:42

56:42

Chatting about the fresh XTR groupset, Yeti's expensive e-bike, World Cup DH and enduro racing, & more.By Pinkbike

1
#289: Bike Parking, BMXworx, Orbea's New Rallon, & More 56:30

4M ago56:30

56:30

Kaz, Matt, and Dario talk about the beauty of bike park laps, the new Crankworx Full Tilt event, and dig into more reader questions.By Pinkbike

1
From Podium to Production: Building We Are One Composites 59:06

4M ago59:06

59:06

When Dustin Adams founded We Are One Composites in 2017, the mountain biking industry experts said it couldn't be done. Manufacturing carbon fiber rims in Canada? Economically impossible. Yet Adams, a former World Cup downhill racer with podium finishes and Canadian Championship titles to his name, wasn't deterred by conventional wisdom. Selling ev…

1
#288: DH Race Tech, New Flat Pedals, & Dumpster Diving for Bike Parts 55:03

4M ago55:03

55:03

Kaz and Dario go over the highs and lows of an exciting weekend of World Cup racing, and a whole lot more.By Pinkbike

1
#287: World Cup Racing Returns, Tech Talk, & More Listener Questions 52:27

4M ago52:27

52:27

Kaz, Dario, and Stephane chat about the first round of the Enduro World Cup, and dive into more listener questions.By Pinkbike

1
#286: A New DH Bike, Pedal Debates, & Enduro Season Begins 57:23

5M ago57:23

57:23

Episode #286: A New DH Bike, The Future of Enduro, & Reader QuestionsBy Pinkbike

1
#285: Getting to Know Stephane Pelletier, Our Favorite Technique Tips, & Gloveless Riders 46:29

5M ago46:29

46:29

Mike Kazimer, Stephane Pelletier, and Matt Beer come to you with the latest MTB news and observations.By Pinkbike

1
#284: Body Armor Banter, Bushing Anger, & Vintage Dream Bikes 42:39

5M ago42:39

42:39

Kaz, Dario, and Matt come to you with the latest MTB news and observations.By Pinkbike

1
#283: Post-Sea Otter Ponderings + Uncle Buck & Other Reader Questions 50:50

5M ago50:50

50:50

Mike, Dario, and Stephane go over the highs and lows of Sea Otter, then dive into some fresh reader questions.By Pinkbike

1
#282: Talking About Tariffs 1:02:01

6M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

It's time for some tariff talk. For this episode we brought in special guests Seve Frothingham (Bicycle Retailer) and Tom Place (Outbound Lighting) to help make sense of it all.By Pinkbike

1
Episode 281: Wireless Dropper Posts, Budget DH Bikes, & Resto Mods 58:09

6M ago58:09

58:09

The team talks through this week's news and tech.By Pinkbike

1
#280 - Tech, Mechs, and Springs to Deal with Flex; New Everything Week 1:00:31

6M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

The team talks through this week's news and tech.By Pinkbike

1
#279 - The New Fox 34, The Tires We've Been Asking For & Why MTB Just Isn't That Cool 46:55

6M ago46:55

46:55

Henry, Kaz and Dario come to you with the latest MTB news and observations.By Pinkbike

1
#278 - Intense Tell-all About Costco, VPP, Industry Limitations and a Frame-fresh Future 1:22:37

7M ago1:22:37

1:22:37

Intense is one of the oldest, boldest and storied frame brands in mountain biking. That said, it certainly hasn't been plain sailing for the Californian company. While their ever-present race teams have enjoyed success at world cups, with their race-focused approach providing clarity and intention, the brand's aims have been a bit harder to discern…

1
#277 - Mountain Bike Wheels Are Getting Wild 55:48

7M ago55:48

55:48

How light is too light? And what does "instant engagement" really mean anyway?By Pinkbike

1
#276 - Breaking Embargos and Are Designs Incompatible for Heavier Riders? 30:59

7M ago30:59

30:59

Dario, Kaz, and Henry gear up for another content tsunami.By Pinkbike

1
#275 - Fox's Gearbox, 'MacGyvering' Ultra Premium Bikes & Counting Chains 45:55

7M ago45:55

45:55

We round up this week's news and answer your questions.By Pinkbike

1
#274 - What Racing Do Mountain Bikers Really Want to Watch & The Things We Got Wrong 1:06:50

7M ago1:06:50

1:06:50

Henry and Matt recount the blind tire test, plus normal Dario talks us through one drool-worthy bespoke bike.By Pinkbike

1
#273 - Are 32" Wheels Better? And What Does "Better" Even Mean? 43:44

8M ago43:44

43:44

This week's podcast brings you Jessie-May, Dario, and Henry to talk through their Show-and-Tells and answer some of your questions.By Pinkbike

1
#272 - The Slow Death of the Freeride Bike and When Are We Gonna Get Fun Climbs Made for eMTBs? 1:03:45

8M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Kaz, Daz, and Haz run through the Haro Greer review, talk yet more etiquette (as if it ever ends), and give their lukewarm takes on the industry, freeride bikes, and most importantly, the health and growth of Toblerone the shih tzu.By Pinkbike

1
#271 - Does Geometry Adjustment Mean Brands Can Get By Making Bad Bikes? 42:53

8M ago42:53

42:53

We used to fight over a degree, and now some bikes can offer a degree in either direction with a headset, 10mm on the chainstay, progression adjustment, and smaller geometry tweaks—all from the stock platform. But does this help or hinder the consumer's riding experience? Dario, Daz, and Denry show us their current favorite parts of biking and disc…

1
#270 - Local Secret or Fair Game? The Dilemma of Riding Your Favourite Hidden Trails, Plus Tech & Questions 1:26:35

8M ago1:26:35

1:26:35

Is oversharing a thing in mountain biking? Kaz, Dario, Henry and Matt talk about the ethics and considerations behind pirate trails. Plus, we cover EXT latest DH fork, a steering damper and the Slash+ before answer questions, giving terrible relationship advice and talk about whether the E13 Sidekick hub is a worthy investment.…

1
Wade Simmons 1:35:54

9M ago1:35:54

1:35:54

By NSMB / North Shore Mountain Biking

1
#269 - Specialized’s eMTB Product Team on Motor Development, Future Models, & Battery Regulations 1:21:59

9M ago1:21:59

1:21:59

Last year we visited Specialized’s eMTB facility in Cham, Switzerland to ride some bikes and poke around their ebike innovation centre. We sat down with Jan Talavasek, Marco Sonderegger, and Joe Buckley, three of the key people behind eMTB development at Specialized, to talk about past, present, and future. We also got a special appearance from the…

1
#268 - 2024 Pinkbike Awards Winners: The Best Bike, Innovations, Value & More 1:52:48

9M ago1:52:48

1:52:48

In a special end-of-year podcast, Henry is joined by Kaz, Matt, and Dario to talk through the winners of each category, as well as explain the rationale behind the choices. 00:08:50 Value Product of the Year 00:14:31 Value Mountain Bike of the Year 00:25:16 E-MTB of the Year 00:45:13 Innovation of the Year 01:05:42 Suspension Product of the Year 01…

1
Steve Vanderhoek 1:10:12

9M ago1:10:12

1:10:12

Deniz Merdano sits down with North Shore freerider Steve Vanderhoek to discuss his day-to-day life as a firefighter and how it influences his decisions when pioneering some of the most progressive lines on the North Shore, as well as an exciting new project that Steve is working on, set to release in the spring of 2025.…

1
#267 - A Tech and Racing-Recap of 2024 with Neko Mulally and Jordi Cortes 58:36

9M ago58:36

58:36

After a whirlwind 2024 Season, we had the opportunity to sit down with Jordi Cortes of Fox Factory and Neko Mulally of Frameworks Racing to debrief on the latest tech, the incremental changes that riders are now making to maximize setup, and ask whether aftermarket performance devices are really worth it. Have we got to the stage where it isn't abo…

1
#266 - How Many is Too Many for a Groupride and Does the PNW Ruin Bike Reviews? 1:02:01

10M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

Kaz, Dario, Sarah, and Henry bring you this week's Show & Tells, review reflections, and listener questions.By Pinkbike

1
Episode 265 - Trying to Justify a 41lb non-eMTB, and How to Win Your Local DH League 53:56

10M ago53:56

53:56

In our first Vodcast, we blast through Kaz's Trek Top Fuel review, Henry showcases his latest snorkeling kit, and Dario talks us through his mighty 41lb enduro bike.By Pinkbike

1
Episode 264 - Finally, The Trail Bike Field Test Roundtable 1:03:01

10M ago1:03:01

1:03:01

With eight different bikes and several pieces of supporting content, this Field Test has certainly been a big one. Now, it's time for its final piece - the Roundtable discussion, where we answer the ultimate question - how likely are we to recommend these bikes? And what would our order of preference be?…

1
Episode 263 - Is Our Ideal Trail Bike Geo Location Dependant & Henry's Changing Role 49:21

10M ago49:21

49:21

Our usual mix of bike and tech reflections. Does the perfect bike ever really exist?By Pinkbike

1
Episode 262 - When to Give In and Take Your Bike to a Mechanic, and Should Racing Stay "Amateur"? 1:00:50

10M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

Hear ye, hear ye, let's talk even more about mountain bikes.By Pinkbike

1
Episode 261 - Greg Minnaar on Blank Chequebooks, Winning Culture & How to Truly Test a Bike 1:09:42

11M ago1:09:42

1:09:42

When Greg Minnaar left the Santa Cruz Syndicate, it was about as big of a news story as you get in mountain bike racing. A rider who went against the very best of each generation, it was at one time impossible to think of him racing for anyone other than the Californian brand. One season later, to say he's landed on his feet would be an understatem…