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1 week ago
2021 is the Year of the Mountain Biker [Opinion]
by Matt Miller
In 2021, veteran mountain bikers can set the tone for new riders and the industry alike.
Interviews
on Aug 24, 2020
Hope Technology in the UK is Keeping the Factory Busy Through the Pandemic [Interview]
by Brian Gerow
Hope is producing components and bikes as fast as ever, working to keep up with increasing demand for bikes.
Interviews
on Jun 26, 2020
He Who Tattooed the Single Speed MTB World Champs: The Jake Tong Interview
by Brian Gerow
Jake Tong shares his cycling story, and ideas for what the bike industry can do to welcome more people of...
Mountain Bike Podcast
on May 19, 2020
Industry Veteran Larry Pizzi Explains Gravel Biking [Podcast #250]
by Jeff Barber
We attempt to answer the who, what, why, where, and when of gravel biking.
News
on May 18, 2020
With Little to Do Staying at Home, More People are Picking up a Bike
by Matt Miller
Coronavirus has had a surprising impact on the bike industry, but it seems like it's mostly a positive one.
News
on Mar 27, 2020
For Small Business Owners in the Bike Industry, the Timing of Coronavirus Couldn't Have Been Worse
by Matt Miller
Coronavirus is impacting small businesses at the worst time possible in the seasonal cycle of the bike industry.
News
on Mar 2, 2020
Brian Lopes: Most Mountain Bike YouTubers are 'Hacks'
by Matt Miller
Brian Lopes is not impressed by mountain bike YouTubers.
Gear
on Jan 16, 2020
4 Years After the Fat Bike Explosion, Who is Still Making Fat Bikes?
by Jeff Barber
What happened to the fat bike class of 2015? We dig in to see where models introduced more than four...
Videos
on Dec 4, 2019
Cesar Rojo: The Story Behind Long/Low/Slack Geometry, with Mondraker [Video]
by Video Share
Cesar Rojo tells the story of how the long/low/slack geometry party began.
Videos
on Nov 19, 2019
Watch: Geometron Bikes - Does the Bike Industry Need a Revolution?
by Video Share
Check out this recent interview with Chris Porter from Geometron bikes for a full scoop on how the brand works...
Culture
on Nov 11, 2019
What it's Like to Work in a Bike Shop: Expectation vs. Reality
by Sam James
Working in a bike shop isn't perfect, but if you live for bikes then it can be one of the...
Culture
on Jan 18, 2019
The Balance: If Only the Bike Industry Had as Much Money as the Peloton
by Matt Miller
The Peloton bike offers an expensive way to ride artificially, and they're using big funds to push their vision of...
Opinion
on Oct 23, 2018
How New Tariffs Could Affect Bike Prices In The USA
by Brian Gerow
Recently imposed tariffs on Chinese-made cycling goods may cause bike prices to rise.
Mountain Bike Podcast
on Oct 8, 2018
Listen: New MTB Products and Bike Tests from Interbike 2018
by Jeff Barber
Matt and Jeff recap all the news from Interbike 2018, from test rides at Northstar to new mountain bike products...
News
on Sep 21, 2018
So, How Was the First Reno Interbike?
by Jeff Barber
Jeff reports on the first Interbike Reno tradeshow, and compares it to past events held in Las Vegas.
Culture
on Mar 22, 2018
Network Marketing Comes to the Mountain Bike Industry
by Greg Heil
Network marketing businesses can have a negative connotation, and while it's unlikely that any mountain bike brand would set out...
News
on Mar 12, 2018
Niner Bikes Bought By Huffy's Parent Company
by Greg Heil
Niner Bikes has officially been purchased by the parent company of Huffy Bikes.
Interviews
on Feb 13, 2018
How to Get a Bike Industry Job
by Greg Heil
Bike industry jobs can be hard to come by, since the market is extremely competitive. Many people consider these to...
Mountain Bike Podcast
on Nov 27, 2017
Listen: The Mountain Bike Industry, Explained
by Jeff Barber
In this podcast episode we answer questions about how the mountain bike industry works.
Forum
on Nov 8, 2017
How marketing works in the bike industry [satire]
started by Jeff Barber
Last reply on Nov 8, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj0uBQ7j5c4 Pretty funny commentary. Just might want to mute it after a while--this guy is hard to listen to!
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Advocacy
on Nov 8, 2017
Old School: A Look Inside WTB with President Patrick Seidler
by Maureen Gaffney
WTB's president Patrick Seidler talks about mountain bike advocacy, Marin County, and how WTB continues to lead the industry.
Forum
on Oct 17, 2017
Tips for getting into the bike industry?
started by christopher94
Last reply on Oct 17, 2017
Alright. So I have a decent well paying drafting/designing job at a fabrication shop that I need to keep in...
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Gear
on Aug 14, 2017
Rossignol Launching Big Mountain Bike Line in Spring of 2018
by Jeff Barber
Rossignol is planning to launch a big mountain bike line in North America in 2018 with DH, enduro, trail, and...
Culture
on Aug 30, 2016
Following Your MTB Passion: How 4 Riders Turned a Love of Mountain Bikes Into a Career
by Helena Kotala
At some point, most of us probably dream of getting paid to ride bikes. It sounds perfect, right? Turning something......
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