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Singletracks Podcast: MTB Products

Get filled in on how bikes and mtb products made, plus hear about the latest mountain bike tech. Never miss an episode, subscribe on your favorite player below or save this playlist.

Why the Humble Hardtail isn't Going Anywhere Anytime Soon

Are E-bikes Just Mountain Bikes With Motors? We Asked a Bike Designer

Bike Builds: Why the Cheapest Bikes Come with Front Derailleurs and the #1 Upgrade to Make

ShrEditor's Choice: Our Favorite Bikes Tested in 2021

Chris Currie on Mountain Bike Suspension Design [Podcast #267]

How MTB Protection Works, with Dr. Chris Leatt [Podcast #265]

How Tubeless Tires Work, with Stans President Mike Bush [Podcast #264]

Almost Everything you Need to Know About MTB Brakes [Podcast #263]

How to Design a Mountain Bike, with Alastair from Redburn Design [Podcast #261]

Ken Avery from Vittoria Talks Mountain Bike Tires [Podcast #249]

Everything You Need to Know About Mountain Bike Clothing [Podcast #239]

Everything You Need to Know About MTB Pedals, From Flats to Clipless [Podcast #190]

Bike Frame Building [Podcast#170]

An expert in bike frame building fills us in on materials, fabrication techniques, and what it takes to become a pro.

How Mountain Bike Stuff Gets Made [Podcast #156]

A surprising amount of mountain bike prototyping, testing, and even production takes place in the USA.

Mountain Bike Frame Materials & Construction Methods [Podcast #144]

Learn about the pros and cons of steel, aluminum, titanium, and carbon mountain bike frames. We also discuss the various fabrication techniques used for different frame materials.