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PNWmtb
by Paul Andrews
Celebrating all things mtb and mountain biking in the great Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Episodes
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Episode 21: New Bike Day — Arrival of the ARRIVAL!
A new mountain bike is always a special occasion, but it's also a rare one when it comes to the WeAreOne Arrival, the "handlaid" carbon mtb from a small but dedicated and extremely gifted gang out of Kamloops, British Columbia. Join The Downhill Zone's Adam Schaeffer and me as we take a deep dive...
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Episode 20: The Downhill Zone Chronicles — The Joys of UCI World Cup Downhill
Are you a fan of pro downhill mountain bike racing — the UCI World Cup circuit with legends Greg Minnaar, Aaron Gwin, Loic Bruni, Loris Vergier, Val Holl, Myriam Nicole, Nina Hoffman and others? It's hard to believe what these athletes carry off on courses most of us would find hard to walk, let...
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Episode 19: The Downhill Zone Chronicles — Has Mountain Biking Hit the Wall in Innovation?
Another discussion with Adam Schaeffer on the Big Picture of innovation in mountain biking. Is there anywhere left to truly innovate, or are mountain bikes pretty much as dialed as Newtonian physics will permit? Thanks for joining us, and see you at the trailhead!
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Episode 18: The Downhill Zone Chronicles—Innovation and the Mountain Bike Gearbox
In its never-ending quest to broaden its market (read sell more bikes), the mtb sector is taking another look at the internal gearbox. Gone is the derailleur, as all gearing is inside a compartment next to the bottom bracket. Is this a good idea, or another "innovation" destined to return to...
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Episode 17: The Downhill Zone Chronicles—Innovation and the High Pivot
High-pivot mountain bikes are getting lots of attention these days as the industry looks for new ways to advance the market. In this ongoing look at innovation in the mtb sector, join The Downhill Zone's Adam Schaeffer and me as we look at whether the high pivot is really a new idea, what it…
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Episode 16: Just Send It? Or Return to Sender?
All too often on social media or out on the trail, you hear mountain bikers telling their rider friends, "Just Send It!" Is that really a good idea? We look at various other options in the mix, including saving the send till you're sure you can handle it.
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Episode 15: The Downhill Zone Chronicles—Russia's Invasion of Ukraine's Impact on Mountain Biking
The Downhill Zone's Adam Schaeffer joins me for a discussion of how Russia's invasion of Ukraine may be affecting mountain biking. While neither country has much presence in the mountain bike industry or sport for that matter, the ripple effects of war could take a toll on our sport's ability to...
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Episode 14: PNWmtb Bike of the Year 2021!
Congratulations to the winners! Short travel Bike of the Year: Pivot Trail 429, https://store.pivotcycles.com/en/enduro-trail. Locally Bothell Ski & Bike, at 425-486-3747, https://bikesale.com. Honorable mention: Rocky Mountain Element, https://bikes.com/collections/element. Locally check with…
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Episode 13: Are Mountain Biking and E-mountain biking different sports?
Offered for discussion and learning, not argumentation. As the popularity of emtbs grows and trails open up to their use, will the experience of mountain biking change? Here's some thoughts on the issue.
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Episode 12: Adam Schaeffer Talks Snowshoe UCI World Cup DH—he was there!
Downhill Zone owner and master wrench Adam Schaeffer witnessed rare in the USA World Cup DH mountain bike racing at Snowshoe, WVA. Here's Adam's full debrief as only he can tell it.
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Episode 11: Are Mountain Bike Trail Ratings Worth It?
Color-coded geometric shapes can onlly go so far describing a mountain bike trail. With all the varieties of trails out there, do ratings really serve a purpose? Or do they mislead more than guide?
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Episode 10: Using Apple's AirTags To Recover Your Stolen Bike!
Bike owners have hoped for years something like Apple's AirTags would come along to help them track down their stolen bike. We tested the AirTag in real-life scenarios, and the results were, well, mixed. Here's the full rundown on how well AirTags work for items that aren't lost, but...
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Episode 9: Abit Gear's Justin Vander Pol talks shorts and the PNWmtb long game
The former advocacy wiz turned MTB apparel entrepreneur discusses how the Pacific Northwest became a magnet for mountain biking.
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Episode 8: Can Apple's AirTag Help Recover Your Stolen Bike?
Apple’s new AirTags are great for finding something that’s been lost. But what about finding something that’s been stolen—like your bike?
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Episode 7: Michelle Valko feeds the stoke!
If any one person can qualify as the PNW's mountain biking ambassador, Michelle Valko would be it. Here we explore how she got into mountain biking, where she loves to ride, and what she feels makes PNWmtb so special.
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Episode 6: Thwart That Bike Thief!
Strategies for preventing, or at least deterring, bike theft. This is a followup to our previous podcast on how I got my stolen bike back. There's lots of things you can do to slow down or discourage a bike thief, but the best mindset to have is that, short of constant physical contact with your...
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Episode 5: How I Got My Stolen Bike Back
Bike theft is on the rise, particularly as more folks are riding due to the pandemic. When my bike got stolen from a storefront in North Seattle, I figured it was sayonara baby. But sometimes you get lucky, and here's how I managed to recover my bike.
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Episode 4: Bike Prices Are On The Rise—What Can We Do?
The Pandemic Tax is hitting the bike industry, with Santa Cruz Bicycles set to raise prices across the board by 10 percent. Other bike makers are rolling out new models with premium pricing. The industry could certainly handle things better from a customer relations standpoint, but is there...
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Episode 3: E-bike buyers: Should you e-wait for the e-bate?
You’re thinking about getting an electric bike but you keep hearing about maybe there’s gonna be a rebate. Should you e-wait for the e-bate? To get people to ditch their cars and lower their carbon footprint, there’s lots of new legislation floating around at the state and federal level. A bill…
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Episode 2: Pivot's New Trail 429: Is this a good bike for PNWmtb?
Some initial thoughts on where the Trail 429 fits in the Pacific Northwest mountain biking scene.
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Episode 1: Introductory Podcast—Welcome!
Why a podcast dedicated to mountain biking in the great Pacific Northwest? Because the sport is exploding here! Join us as we celebrate all things mtb in the PNW.
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How many episodes does PNWmtb have?
PNWmtb currently has 21 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is PNWmtb about?
Celebrating all things mtb and mountain biking in the great Pacific Northwest and beyond.
How often does PNWmtb release new episodes?
PNWmtb has 21 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts PNWmtb?
PNWmtb is created and hosted by Paul Andrews.
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