Tags: Brian Park
Brian Park
Jun 20, 2024
Interview: Specialized’s MTB Product Team on Moving to Auburn, New Suspension Concepts, & Rider Feedback
Dario and I spent many hours trying to convince them to bring back the Wu post.
Sarah Moore
Apr 26, 2024
Pinkbike's DH Fantasy League Staff Picks - Volume 2
Brian and Henry, alongside some of our Sales, Marketing and Trailforks folk, give their two cents on how to spend $1.5 million dollars of imaginary sports marketing budget.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 27, 2024
Interview: Tara Llanes on Reinventing Herself As a Wheelchair Basketball Paralympian
Tara has been a top athlete in multiple sports, and a lot has happened on her journey from top mountain biker to Paralympian. Find the podcast episode and transcript highlights here.
Sarah Moore
Feb 29, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Eliot Jackson on the Early Days of Pinkbike, Grow Cycling's 2024 Plans, & More
Our free flowing conversation ranges from his early days as a racer to the pump track he just opened in Los Angeles County.
Mike Levy's Last Podcast
Alicia Leggett
Nov 30, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Behind the Crankworx Scenes with Managing Director Darren Kinnaird
Catching up with Darren Kinnaird to hear the full story of what's happening with Crankworx for 2024.
Alicia Leggett
Nov 8, 2023
Burning Question: What Did the Riders & Industry Insiders Think of the Judging at Red Bull Rampage 2023?
Derek Westerlund, Cam Zink, Wade Simmons, and more share their takes on this year's event.
Brian Park
Oct 26, 2023
Interview: Inside the Development of Schwalbe's Tacky Chan
We get nerdy about tire development, weight, price, manufacturing, sustainability, and how to actually pronounce Schwalbe.
Brian Park
Sep 22, 2023
Interview: Vaea Verbeeck on Women Competing at Red Bull Rampage
The Rampage hopeful shares some of the challenges going on behind the scenes of efforts to have a women's category at Rampage.
Brian Park
Aug 1, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: The Heaviest Freeride Moments in 'Nothing's For Free' (with Tippie & Westerlund)
Guest host Jason Lucas and I sat down with Derek Westerlund and Brett Tippie to go behind the scenes of the film's biggest moments.
Brian Park
Jun 16, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: A Deep Dive on Pivot's Wild Prototype DH Bike with Bernard Kerr
Will Bernard retire if he gets the win this weekend?
Henry Quinney
Jun 8, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: BMX Backgrounds & Breaking Bikes with Taj Mihelich
Everything in bike design is a compromise and having bikes finally struck the right balance between durability and performance?
Outside Online
Apr 20, 2023
The Outside Podcast: The Best Worst Accidents
Brian Park and others share stories of their worst outdoor accidents, and the surprising positives that came out of them.
Brian Park
Apr 13, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: What Should Bike Warranties Look Like?
Does a generous warranty just drive the cost of your bike up? What does "limited lifetime" actually mean?
Mike Levy
Nov 3, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 150 - Would You Download a Bike?
Talking with two 3D-printing experts about the pros and cons of additive manufacturing and the mistakes to avoid.
Brian Park
Oct 29, 2022
Tech Week 2023: 3D Printed Randoms from Jank Components, 76 Projects, & More
3D printed pump-holders are this year's enduro-specific socks.
Brian Park
Sep 12, 2022
5 Original 3D Printed MTB Accessories
Some bad ideas from Brian Park, and some free downloads to print your own.
Mike Levy
Jun 10, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 126 - "One More Run" and Other MTB Superstitions
Sorry, but I absolutely refuse to do "one more run" with you.
Matt Beer
May 13, 2022
Poll: Do You Have Any MTB Superstitions on Friday the 13th?
We're an odd bunch.
Mike Levy
May 5, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Gee Atherton on Additive Manufacturing & Upcoming Bike Releases
Atherton Bikes' Chief Designer Rob Gow and engineer Ben Farmer explain the advantages and challenges of additive manufacturing, why they need buckets of titanium dust and a million-dollar hopper machine, and some details of their unreleased 130mm-travel trail bike.
Mike Levy
Apr 9, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 115 - We Are One's CEO Talks Future DH Bike, E-Bikes, & Domestic Manufacturing
Dustin is an open book about the challenges (and advantages) of manufacturing their carbon rims and Arrival frame in Canada.
Mike Levy
Feb 10, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 105 - The 3 Bike Budget Challenge
We pick the bikes we'd want to own at $1,000, $3,000, and $6,000 USD.
Mike Levy
Feb 3, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 102 - Should MTB Media Be Going to Press Camps?
A behind-the-scenes look at costly press camps, but should the media even be going to them at all?
Mike Levy
Jan 27, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 101 - MTB Tradeshows Explained
Always wanted to go to a tradeshow? We explain how Interbike, Eurobike, Sea Otter, and the Taipei Cycle Show work and what it's like to attend them.
13 Things I Loved In 2021: Brian Park
Mike Levy
Dec 16, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 97 - Can We Predict the Future of Mountain Biking?
Of course not, but let's look into our hazy crystal ball and make a bunch of terrible guesses about 2022.
Mike Levy
Nov 19, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 90 - Is Supre the Future of Trouble-Free Drivetrains? (with Cedric Eveleigh of Lal Bikes)
Talking to the inventor of the Supre drivetrain about how it came to be and where it might be going. It's like a gearbox but a lot better...
Mike Levy
Nov 11, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 88 - Mountain Biking on a Budget
How to get the most bang for your buck without paying for it on the trail.
Mike Levy
Sep 30, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 83 - Does Carbon Fiber Belong On Your Mountain Bike?
Maybe there are places on your bike where you shouldn't put carbon fiber...
Mike Levy
Sep 2, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 79 - What's The Future of eMTBs?
Episode 79 sees the crew talk battery and motor tech, what counts with eMTB spec, whether you should get a lightweight or full-fat eMTB, and we ask some important questions while answering some of yours.
Mike Levy
Aug 24, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 77 - Interview with Outside CEO, Robin Thurston
Talking to Outside CEO Robin Thurston to skip the guessing and get to the facts about Pinkbike's future.
Mike Levy
Aug 13, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 75 - Things MTB Brands Waste Money On
What's the number one way that you see brands wasting money? Where could they save a few bucks?
Mike Levy
Jul 30, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 73 - The Details That Matter... and Some That Shouldn't
Tire pressure and suspension sag, of course, but do you also need your cable housing to be perfectly parallel or your dropper post to sit flush with the top of the seat tube?
Mike Levy
Jul 23, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 72 - Hey Outers!
Fear, loathing, and the future of Pinkbike.
Mike Levy
Jun 18, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 68 - Who Are Mountain Biking's Unsung Heroes?
Do you know someone (or something) that hasn't received the kudos they deserve?
Mike Levy
Jun 3, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 65 - The Hardtail Episode
The pros and cons of riding without rear-suspension, how to get the most out of your hardtail, and why we don't review many of them.
Mike Levy
May 27, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 64 - Who's On Your MTB Mount Rushmore?
Wade Simmons, John Tomac, Nicolas Vouilloz, Anne-Caroline Chausson, Jacquie Phelan, Joe Breeze... and Josh Bender, of course? It's time to argue about whose 60ft tall face gets carved into a granite mountain.
Mike Levy
May 20, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 63 - Our Best (And Worst) Bike Buying Advice
First, you've got to find one...
Mike Levy
May 14, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 62 - Editor Preferences and Why They Matter
Being transparent about our preferences in product reviews, be it a fondness for a certain suspension trait, an unexplainable love for headache-inducing internally routed cables, or maybe only liking blue bikes.
Mike Levy
May 11, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 61 - Athlete Pay, Lycra, Equality and More from the State of the Sport Survey
Nearly 50% of EWS racers believe that doping could be an issue, just 8% of World Cup downhillers want to wear Lycra, and cross-country racing seems to be where the money is.
Mike Levy
May 6, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 60 - What Kind of Mountain Biker Do You Want to Be?
Whether it's the result of conscious decisions or adapting to new circumstances, the majority of us will cycle through different versions of our riding selves.
Mike Levy
Apr 29, 2021
Pinkbike Podcast Episode 59: Value Bike Field Trip Surprises & Spoilers
Talking all things Value Bike Field Trip, our winners and losers, some surprises, and where we think some budget-minded bikes are still coming up short.
Mike Kazimer
Apr 16, 2021
Pinkbike Podcast Episode 57: What Were the Best (and Worst) Trends in Mountain Biking?
It it time for puple ano to make its triumphant return?
3D Printed Randoms - Pond Beaver 2021
Mike Kazimer
Apr 8, 2021
Pinkbike Podcast Episode 56: What Are the Most Important Inventions in Mountain Biking?
With special storytime guest Richard Cunningham!
Brian Park
Mar 18, 2021
Staff Ride: Brian's '10 Year' RAAW Madonna V2 Project Bike
Brian Park decided to build up a bike that could survive a decade of hard riding.
Mike Levy
Mar 4, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 51 - Should MTB Media Post Spy Shots?
We explain embargoes and talk about the ethics of whether we should be posting spy shots at all. Spoiler alert: the answer is hell yes.
Mike Levy
Feb 25, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 50 - Are Bikes Actually Getting Less Expensive? (Value Bike Field Test Preview)
We've got ten new bikes for the Value Field Test, starting at $1,099 and topping out at $2,999 USD.
Mike Levy
Feb 10, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 47 - High Pivot Bikes: The Good, The Bad, and The Why?
But if high pivot bikes are so good, how come they're not taking over?
Mike Levy
Jan 26, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 43 - Dangerholm's Wildest Custom Mountain Bikes
But how scary is it using a huge knife to scrape all the paint off a brand new carbon frame?
Daniel Sapp
Jan 21, 2021
Throwback Thursday: 8 Old School Rides from Pinkbike Staff
A trip down memory lane for some of Pinkbike's editorial team.
Mike Levy
Jan 15, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 41 - Racing Rumours and Team Changes
Lukewarm takes on all the biggest racing rumours and team changes.
Mike Levy
Jan 12, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 40 - The Pinkbike Awards Explained!
We explain our nominations for each category, why we chose each winner, and answer your questions from the awards articles.
Mike Levy
Jan 6, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 39 - Predicting the Future of Mountain Biking
We take a stab at what 2021 holds for mountain biking.
Mike Levy
Jan 1, 2021
Pinkbike's 2021 Predictions
Will 2021 see more e-bikes but fewer downhill bikes, a calendar of World Cup racing that's in question, and empty shop floors but very busy trails?
Brian Park
Dec 31, 2020
Letter From the Editor: One Hell of a Year
A look at some of the things we did in 2020, and some of the things we're going to do in 2021.
Sarah Moore
Dec 31, 2020
Pinkbike Editors' New Years Resolutions for 2021
Now that 2020 is almost over, let's focus on 2021.
Mike Levy
Dec 24, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 37 - The 2020 Privateer Season with Ben Cathro
Chatting all things Privateer with Ben Cathro.
Taj Mihelich
Dec 20, 2020
Embarrassing Moments from Pinkbike, Volume 1 - Sunday Comics with Taj Mihelich
We're allowing you to have a laugh at our misfortunes and anxiety-causing mistakes.
Mike Levy
Dec 16, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 35 - Things in the Woods (Story Time Edition with RC)
Today's story time chat covers naked cyclists, plane crashes, car chases (RC, who knew?), a few AK47s, and unmarked helicopters patroling semi-abandoned rocket testing facilities.
Alternate title: A Tiny Bit of Pee Came Out
Alternate title: A Tiny Bit of Pee Came Out
Mike Levy
Dec 9, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 34 - Grilling Levy About Field Test Trail Bikes (and His Bonspiel)
If you've read the Field Test reviews and still want more info, today's Pinkpod is a must-listen.
Brian Park
Nov 25, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 32 - What Needs to Change in the Bike Industry?
Mountain biking is pretty great right now, but there's still a lot of room for improvement.
Sarah Moore
Nov 13, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 30 - Would You Rather?
Episode 30 will make you ponder some difficult choices that you're unlikely to ever have to make, but that doesn't make choosing any less difficult.
Mike Levy
Nov 5, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 29 - Freeride or Die!
When was your last wheelie drop and how high was the loading dock?
Sarah Moore
Oct 29, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 28 - All About Women's Bikes
We examine the different approaches brands take to women's bikes, as well as interview Kelli from Juliana, Brook from Liv, and Elorie from Pivot.
Mike Levy
Oct 15, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 27 - The World Champs Special
All about them stripes.
Mike Levy
Oct 8, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 26 - The Three Most Important Mountain Bikes
What bike gets your vote: the Redalp or the Grim Donut?
Mike Levy
Oct 1, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 25 - Fall Field Test Preview
We're planning the next Field Test series, this time with the latest trail and enduro bikes. And definitely no Lycra.
Mike Levy
Sep 17, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 23 - Grim Donut 2 is Live!
We chat about filming, what we expected to happen and what actually happened, and our EWS dreams with V2 of the Donut.
Pinkbike Originals
Sep 16, 2020
Video: We Actually Tested Our Bike From The Future - The Grim Donut Part 2
The right amount of stupid?
Mike Levy
Aug 28, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 20 - MTB Conspiracy Theories
Do you believe in the derailleur cabal, spy shots, and planned obsolescence?
Mike Levy
Aug 21, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 19 - Hardtails!
Wait, did I forget to unlock my shock?
Mike Levy
Aug 6, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 17 - XC Field Test Insider [Spoiler Alert]
Sarah and Levy get grilled about the cross-county Field Test.
Mike Levy
Jul 30, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 16 - Who's Your Mountain Biking Hero?
Tomac didn't run out of a fire carrying babies, but he might as well have...
Mike Kazimer
Jul 22, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 15 - What's Holding Mountain Biking Back?
What's stopping mountain biking from becoming more mainstream? And why do tires still go flat?
Mike Levy
Jul 2, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 13 - Are Bikes Too Regular Now?
Where's my carbon leaf-sprung, CVT transmission hover-bike at?
Brian Park
Jun 25, 2020
MTB on a Budget: Where to Spend & Where to Save on Mountain Bike Clothing - Part 1
Mountain biking isn't cheap, but it doesn't have to be that expensive—no matter what us gear dorks would have you think.
Mike Levy
Jun 24, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 12 - What's the Future of Bike Shops?
Sorry, we're gonna need to order that part for you...
Mike Levy
Jun 11, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 11 - Are We Going Racing This Year?
Downhill World Cup double-headers on the same weekend?! And we could see the muddiest, shortest season ever...
Brian Park
Jun 5, 2020
Race & Accessibility in the Mountain Bike Community
This is bigger than mountain biking.
Mike Levy
Jun 3, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 10 - Getting Nerdy About Bike Setup
Do you have any "unconventional" bike setup quirks?
Mike Levy
May 27, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 9 - Why Are We Doing a Cross-Country Field Test?
Should Levy shave his legs, or is the Spandex enough?
Mike Levy
May 21, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 8 - Do We Need an Even Larger Wheel Size?
We call Trek's Travis Brown to find out about their 32" and 36" wheeled prototypes. And no, you won't need that pitchfork anytime soon.
Brian Park
May 21, 2020
Interview: Trek's Travis Brown On Experimenting With 32" & 36" Wheels
Big wheels aren't coming any time soon, but Trek's field test lead has a lot to say about them.
Mike Levy
May 13, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 7 - Wild Project Bikes, Foxzocci Forks, and Suicide Shifters
Who hasn't shifted their planetary gearbox crankset via a fork lockout that's mounted on the underside of the top tube?
Brian Park
May 8, 2020
From The Top: Karl Nicolai on Gearboxes, Geometry, & How His Company Found Its Niche
We sat down with the founder and owner of Nicolai Bikes to talk about the past, present, and future.
Mike Levy
May 6, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 6 - Over Biked Or Under Biked?
Also featuring spotted dick and gas station ride snacks.
Mike Levy
Apr 29, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 5 - Can You Trust Bike Reviews?
We look at the different types of reviews out there, talk about how we like to do it, and get into press camps, embargos, and biases.
Mike Levy
Apr 22, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 4 - Why is Every Bike a Trail Bike? (and Kazimer's Anime Body Pillow)
How can a modern trail bike tackle both cross-country and enduro? Answer: It can't.
Mike Levy
Apr 15, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 3 - Pond Beaver Tech Extravaganza... and James Used to Mountain Board?
Talking all things tech from Pond Beaver, and we dive into Fox's new suspension.
Mike Levy
Apr 8, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 2 - Where the Hell is the Grim Donut?
Levy talks about how the Grim Donut rides. For real this time.
Brian Park
Apr 6, 2020
Introducing Pond Beaver 2020, Pinkbike's Virtual Trade Show Coverage
Virtually all bike industry trade shows were cancelled or postponed, so we're putting on a virtual trade show through the magic of the internet and the postal service.
Brian Park
Apr 2, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 1 - Why Are Bikes So Expensive?
Levy, Kaz, & Brian have a frank discussion about value in the bike industry.
Brian Park
Mar 24, 2020
Letter from the Editor: All in this Together
We’re going to keep on keeping on, even while the mountain bike world pauses.
Brian Park
Jan 13, 2020
Ben Cathro, Dan Roberts, Christina Chappetta, & Max Barron Join Pinkbike
It's been a huge year for us at Pinkbike, and we're excited to add some talented folks to the team.
Brian Park
Jan 7, 2020
RC Retires: A Tribute to Richard Cunningham
RC's friends and colleagues weigh in on his many contributions to our sport.
Brian Park
Nov 11, 2019
Video: Welcome to the 2020 Pinkbike Field Test
14 brand new bikes put to the test on some of the world's best trails.
Brian Park
Oct 11, 2019
Jordie Lunn Passes Away After Crash in Mexico
We count ourselves lucky to have known Jordie, and we'll remember him as a relentlessly positive presence in mountain biking.
Brian Park
Jul 22, 2019
Pinkbike Update: We're Testing Filters for eMTB Content & Racing Disciplines
The homepage can get pretty busy, so we're testing a filter so you can see less of what you aren't interested in.
Brian Park
Mar 12, 2019
An Update on Richie Rude & Jared Graves' Failed EWS Drug Test
The EWS released a statement on the pair's eligibility to race, and we have more answers about the situation.
Mike Kazimer
Jan 4, 2019
Pinkbike's Editors Choose Their Ideal Geometry Numbers - Vote For Your Favorite
If you could pick the geometry numbers for you dream bike, what would they be?
Brian Park
Dec 25, 2018
Field Test: 12 Bikes Hucked to Flat in Gratuitous Slow Motion
Literally just what the title says. Merry Christmas!
Brian Park
Nov 28, 2018
Video: Introducing The 2019 Pinkbike Field Test
We flew our entire team of technical editors to Whistler, and spent a few weeks testing a dozen new 2019 bikes on some of the world's best trails.
Brian Park
Nov 27, 2018
Jason Lucas & James Smurthwaite Join Pinkbike
The former editor at Dirt Magazine and a member of YouTube duo IFHT have joined our editorial team.
Mike Levy
Nov 26, 2018
Exclusive: Richie Rude & Jared Graves Failed Drug Test at EWS France
The former teammates have confirmed to Pinkbike that they returned Adverse Analytical Findings from an in-competition drug test back in May.
Mike Levy
Nov 26, 2018
Interview: Jared Graves Comments on Failed Drug Test
We sat down with Jared to get the specifics of the situation from his perspective.
Mike Levy
Nov 26, 2018
Interview: Richie Rude Comments on Failed Drug Test
We reached out to Richie to hear his side of the story.
Brian Park
Apr 1, 2018
Manufacturer Switches to Threaded Bottom Bracket, Pinkbike Commenter Does Not Purchase as Promised
Months earlier, he had logged onto Pinkbike.com and commented "put a real BB on it and I would get one.kill pressfit!!!!"
Brian Park
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