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Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever found yourself deep in the weeds of suspension kinematics or obsessing over damping curves, you’re in good company. In the high-tech sanctuary of Push Industries in Colorado, founder and CEO Darren Murphy has spent two decades following his very own revolution in mountain bike suspension. This isn't just about making better parts; it's a technical philosophy—and perhaps a bit of stubbornness—required to build a manufacturing powerhouse that prioritizes elite performance above all else.This episode sheds light on the history of the company and later takes a deep dive in how Push suspension works. It explains a lot about how suspension works and you will learn a lot directly from the mind behind the product. SUPPORT THIS CONTENTLink to accompanied article.Review of the Nine.One fork.Read more suspension nerd articles.www.TESTPILOT.bike-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailEs beginnt oft mit einer mutigen Idee, und der Jürgen Schlender von Alutech Bikes ist so einer, der sie einfach umsetzt. Er muss keine großen Konzernvorgaben abnicken, nicht in Asien Formen öffnen – er baut einfach. Und zwar selbst. Ausprobieren liegt ihm und so experimentiert er schon immer mit allem, was spannend ist. Egal ob Mullet, (extrem) flache Lenkwinkel oder auch Motoren. Und jetzt? Jetzt prescht er mit dem nächsten Thema vor: 32 Zoll.Jürgens Motto: „Nich’ lange schnacken! Machen!“, greift auch bei der neuesten Laufradgröße. Auf dem Bikefestival Freiburg haben wir dann aber doch geschnackt. Im Kurz-Podcast diskutieren Jürgen und Jens über 32-Zoll. Wie es sich anfühlt, in welchem Bikesegment es sinnvoll sein kann und die Frage, ob es von der Bike-Community angenommen wird.-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailThe e-MTB motor war has entered a new phase. With the arrival of the DJI M1 (Avinox) system, the industry’s obsession with peak power and Newton meters has reached a fever pitch. Today they launched the M2S version. 1,300 watts peak and 130 Nm. Will this outnumber the competition like Bosch, Mahle, Brose, …? The last couple of weeks we had been busy. After countless back-to-back tests, climbing challenges, and rider feedback loops, a more differentiated picture emerges. More power is not always better. Different philosophies suit different terrains, riding styles, and expectations. But there is a place for the new high power Avinox M2S. Follow us into what now is possible and what is at stake.Full article with all important motors with their data and more details you can find here.-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailUnser Ziel bei Testpilot ist es, die Seele dieser Produkte zu verstehen: Wo liegen ihre wahren Stärken? Welcher Charakter verbirgt sich hinter den Einstellern? Und vor allem: Welche Gabel passt wirklich zu deinem Fahrstil, deinem Gewicht und deinem Budget?Denn am Ende ist es wie mit der Bike-Geometrie: Es gibt nicht das eine perfekte Produkt für jeden. Ob du die unkomplizierte „Set-and-Forget“-Mentalität einer Stahlfeder suchst, dich im „Setup-Wunderland“ italienischer Entwickler verlieren willst oder nach dem ultimativen, handgefertigten Goldstandard aus den USA strebst – das aktuelle Testfeld zeigt, was der Markt abseits der Main-Player bietet.Begleitet uns auf einem Deep Dive durch die Highlights unserer Einzeltests und erfahrt im zugehörigen Podcast, was wirklich wichtig ist für eine gute Federgabel.Hier alle Artikel lesen.Der Podcast und die Testreihe hat dir geholfen die richtige Gabel zu finden?Du möchtest mehr solchen Content? Du kannst uns hier unterstützen.-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailDominik Heinstein ist einer, der in der Mountainbikeszene herumgekommen ist. Jetzt ist er sein eigener Chef bei True BC, baut Laufräder und Rahmen aus Carbon. In diesem Podcast gewährt er tiefe Einblicke in die Welt der Carbon-Felgen, die Entwicklung seiner Laufräder und erklärt, warum jedes Gramm und jeder Faserwinkel seine Berechtigung haben muss.Link zum Begleitartikel mit weiteren Einblicken: https://www.testpilot.bike/magazin/podcast-truebc-dominik-heinstein-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailIn diesem TESTPILOT Podcast, ist die Sattkopf Crew zu Gast. Sie haben keinen Sponsor, keinen Verein und keinen offiziellen Auftrag – und trotzdem versammelten sie fast 70 Rider im Odenwald.Die Rede ist von der „Tour der Odenwald“, einem inoffiziellen Freeride-Event, das von dem Kollektiv Sattkopf Productions aus dem Boden gestampft wurde. Wir haben mit Lukas, Yannick und Marten gesprochen – über die Kunst des Selbermachens, die Suche nach dem perfekten Bike und die Frage, warum der beste Spirit oft dort entsteht, wo niemand hinschaut.Im Begleitartikel findet ihr das Video der Tour de Odenwald und weitere Bilder und Hintergründe.-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailEngineering Over Hype: The Banshee Bikes Philosophy with Keith Scotthttps://www.testpilot.bike/magazin/podcast-keith-scott-banshee-bikesIn the TESTPILOT Podcast, we shed light on what makes the most passionate people thrive in the bike industry. In this episode, Banshee Bikes co-owner and chief engineer Keith Scott delved into the core principles that define his brand, why they build the bikes in the way they are and extends with a critical and insightful perspective on the state of the mountain bike industry. The discussion quickly centered on the ethos that has guided Banshee for years: a steadfast commitment to engineering integrity in a market often swayed by marketing cycles and trends.Summary of the Testpilot Podcast with Keith Scott from Banshee BikesThe Banshee Credo: Physics, Not GimmicksScott is unequivocal about his approach: "I believe in physics, not gimmicks." While he acknowledges the power of marketing, he positions Banshee on a different path—one where the product must speak for itself.Performance as the Priority: Scott designs bikes he wants to ride, prioritizing confidence-inspiring geometry and balanced performance. He notes that many brands are now adopting the higher-stack, longer-chainstay philosophy that the Banshee Titan has championed for years, validating his focus on ride quality over fleeting trends.The Strength of Difference: "Being different is an important aspect of how I operate," Scott states. He sees no future in directly competing with mega-brands on their terms. Instead, Banshee thrives by catering to riders who value substance, durability, and a distinct character.A Deliberate Pace: In contrast to the industry's push for annual updates, Banshee will keep a frame design for four to five years. Investment goes into the product and refinement, not a relentless hype machine. This builds deep loyalty but, as Scott admits, makes breaking into the mainstream "quite tricky."Challenging Industry Narratives: Stiffness, Weight, and Real-World PerformanceAn engineer at heart, Scott questions simplified industry narratives. He argues that the relentless pursuit of "stiffer and lighter" isn't always the answer for real-world riding.The Flex Factor: He recalls the painful arrival of over-stiff 35mm handlebars and points out that some World Cup mechanics strategically increase frame flex for better traction. For Scott, the goal is a predictable, balanced flex pattern, not maximum rigidity.Beyond the Lab Test: While lab testing is a necessary baseline, Scott emphasizes it can't replicate the chaotic, multi-directional impacts of the trail. He praises companies like Newmen Wheels for innovating their testing to better simulate real-world damage, unlike standard tests that use perfect, often unrealistic, impacts.A Tire Epiphany: His own experimentation serves as a case study. After trying various lightweight tire and insert combinations, he returned to robust downhill casings, finding they offered superior damping, traction, and a more confident ride. "I was completely wrong when I first started," he admits, highlighting the importance of real-world testing and being open to learning.The Road Ahead: New Bikes and Focused IndependenceDespite the pressures of a fluctuating market, Banshee is steadily evolving. Scott confirmed that new models are in development, including a highly anticipated new Darkside freeride bike and a Legend, both built on a fresh platform. These designs will incorporate direct customer feedback, with a likely return to external cable routing for easier maintenance, alongside improved geometry and compatibility.The overarching theme is one of purposeful independence. Banshee operates on a consciously small scale, using flexible manufactu-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailWhile the podcast will give you an insight to Starling Cycles the company itself is about to change – but not like you might think it will. There won’t be carbon frames anytime soon. Joe and his team will still provide you with the frames made out of Reynolds 853 the steel lover is a fan of. But they will get help. Shortening lead times to serve customers quicker, providing demo rides and teaming up with bikeshops to have the bikes on the floor will mark a huge step forward for the brand. While starting literally in the shed behind the house Joe now teamed up with Fort Frames in the Czech Republic to be able to fulfill demand. A couple of years back Starling started to source the rear triangles of their core models out of ORA in Taiwan. Will this change the core values of Starling Cycles? Joe assured us in the podcast that they will still do plenty of frames at their Bristol operation. Including pushing forward the refining of their brazed steel frames, prototyping and the models Beady Little Eye, Swoop, and Sturn will remain UK made.–– If you want more behind-the-scenes insights into the MTB industry, make sure to hit that subscribe button. You can find us also on Spotify or Apple as well as all other major podcast plattforms.I can also highly recommend two other episodes if you speak German: one with Sacki from BikeYoke, who talks about manufacturing in Taiwan, and another with Christian Lengwenath from Gravity Components, who breaks down the fundamentals of metal 3D printing and what the future of this technology looks like for the bike industry. English options would be Matt Wragg from Formula or Dave Weagle with his views on ride dynamics.Article for this episode:LINK-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailKann ein Produkt, das am Limit konstruiert ist und nur ein paar Jahre hält nachhaltig sein? Sollten wir lieber stabilere/schwerere Bikes fahren (die länger halten aber dafür weniger Spaß machen? Dürfen wir mit dem vollausgebauten Camper Sprit für 1000 Kilometer verfahren, um neue Trails zu erkunden? Stehen neue Standards Nachhaltigkeit im Wege? Sollten Hersteller also immer rückwärtskompatibel sein und für alle ihre Produkte auch Jahrzehnte später noch die Ersatzteile vorhalten?Friso Lorscheider ist ein Urgestein der Bikeszene und eine schillernde Gestalt noch dazu. In dieser Episode vom Testpilot Podcast nähern wir uns dem Thema Nachhaltigkeit und Beleuchten verschiedenste Facetten davon. Vielleicht können wir zum Nachdenken anregen und neue Perspektiven aufzeigen. Viele Spaß. –– Wenn ihr mehr Insights in die deutsche MTB Industrie haben wollt, lasst ein Abo da. Zusätzlich kann ich euch zwei weitere Folgen ans Herz legen. Einmal mit Sacki von Bikeyoke der euch über die Fertigung in Taiwan berichtet oder aber Christian Lengwenath von Gravity Components die Grundsätze von Metall-3D-Druck und die Zukunft davon in der Bikebranche erklärt. Artikel zur Folge:https://www.testpilot.bike/artikel/podcast-nachhaltigkeit-bikebranche-friso-lorscheider-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the TESTPILOT podcast, Cam shares his journey as a professional mountain biker, entrepreneur, and family man. He discusses the evolution of mountain biking, the importance of community, and the challenges of building a brand in the bike industry. Cam emphasizes the significance of confidence in riding, the balance between fun and performance, and the role of experience in overcoming challenges. He also highlights the importance of giving back to the next generation of riders and reflects on the future of freeride and mountain biking. The conversation culminates in a discussion about the Rampage event and the personal motivations that drive him to continue pushing boundaries in the sport.Article: https://www.testpilot.bike/en/articles/podcast-cam-zink-bikesZink Bikes: https://zink.bike/--If you enjoyed this podcast and want to get nerdy you can subscribe and also download the episodes with Dave Weagle or Paul Aston. We also have German episodes about 3D printing in the bike industry with Christian Lengwenath from Gravity Components or Sacky from Bikeyoke. Until next time!-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the TESTPILOT Podcast, Matt Wragg from Formula will explain the latest update of their Selva Fork. The so called Selva V. You can head to our website and read the review already. Review Formula Selva V (English)Test Formula Selva V (German)But we not only talk about the improvement of this product. We also shed some light on the motivation of Formula to make products that differ from what is available in the market, their goal to provide more value on the overall delivered package the consumer receives, to create a reliable product for a long period of riding all the way to help out with spare parts for many years into the future, helping you enjoy your product for longer.The Selva V. A product which wants to deliver for the set-and-forget-rider as well as the tuning enthusiast. Tune in to learn how Formula is setting their standards in the cycling industry with a commitment to quality and innovation.---If you enjoyed this podcast and want to get nerdy you can subscribe and also download the episodes with Dave Weagle or Paul Aston. We also have German episodes about 3D printing in the bike industry with Christian Lengwenath from Gravity Components or Sacky from Bikeyoke. Until next time!-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailÜber 20 Jahre ist Chris Pauls schon bei der Mountainbike. Mit ihm zusammen blicken wir auf Innovationen von Geometrien, Laufradgrößen und jetzt natürlich auch Bikes mit Motoren zurück. Wie liefen die legendärsten Presscamps ab und wie beeindruckend ist es Sam Hill live fahren zu sehen oder mit Profis auf den Trails zu sein? Warum sollte man auf jeden Fall mal nach Whistler und warum kann ein Mountainbiker auch auf einem Bahnrad Spaß haben?Link zum Begleitartikel.-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, Claus Fleischer, the CEO of Bosch eBike Systems and father of the terminus #uphillflow discusses together with Jens Staudt the evolution of e-bikes. An innovation that has shaped the bicycle industry. While it was facing not only development of new bikes, the manufacturer also faced regulatory challenges. Claus emphasizes the importance of maintaining the status of e-bikes as bicycles to avoid over-regulation and highlights the role of technology and connectivity in enhancing the riding experience. The discussion also touches on the future of e-biking, focusing on safety, adventure, and the integration of digital features.If you want to refresh your knowledge about the terms Newton meter and torque and the meaning behind it. We also put up an article with the basics of e-bike terminology. You can find it here.-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailMountainbike media is weird. The new bike or product is launched; the review of it is on all the major news sites, and the ad is placed bold around it. This means the review is bought, right? The editors are biased, right? – But are they? There is an interaction between media, bike brands and component manufacturers, and yes, money is involved in different forms of advertisements. Banners, affiliate links, ambassadors, influencers and YouTubers.In this podcast, I will try together with Gjulio and Simon from Bike connection agency to shed some light on the interaction of the media and the bike industry. How the media earns money to keep their outlets running and pay editors to do their work, how new forms of media arise, how we consume content, and how the landscape changes.Head to www.testpilot.bike for more MTB-Nerd content.LinksBike Connection AgencyYoutube channel for plane nerds (An example of successful niche content.)Youtube channel for guitar nerds (How lo-fi can you go on content production?)Second Nature PodcastIf you enjoyed this podcast, make sure to subscribe to this channel. We will provide a different view and in-depth insights into the world of bikes and the industry. There is also a former episode with James Huang in which we cover how bike media developed in the last 25 years. If you are more of a tech nerd, you may listen to the episode of Christian Lengwenat about printing bikes and components with metal powder. These episodes are available in German. -------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailTaiwan. Wie stellt man Qualität bei der Fertigung sicher? Was muss ein moderner Sattel können? Wie baut man verlässliche Variostützen? Industriekultur und brandaktuelle Herausforderungen in der Bikebranche. In dieser Episode vom Testpilot Podcast ist Stefan „Sacki“ Sack mit dabei. Den Namen habt ihr vielleicht oder vielleicht auch bis jetzt nicht gehört. Ihr kennt aber die Marke, von der er Geschäftsführer ist. BikeYoke. Link direkt zum Artikel: https://www.testpilot.bike/artikel/podcast-stefan-sacki-sackmann-bikeyokeAuf https://www.testpilot.bike/ findet ihr noch jede Menge mehr MTB-Nerd content.Hier geht es zu seiner Webseite: https://bikeyoke.com/-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailDer 3D-Druck an Mountainbikes etabliert sich. Serienteile und Serienbikes sind nicht mehr so ungewöhnlich wie noch vor ein paar Jahren. Christian Lengwenat ist ein Spezialist, was 3D-Druck angeht. Er arbeitet für Trumpf, ein großes Unternehmen für Lasertechnologie, Maschinenbau und Elektronik. Unter anderem stellt man dort auch 3D-Drucker für Industrie-Anwendungen her. Aber Christian hat auch eine eigene Firma: Gravity Components. Unter diesem Label bietet er High End Titan-Bauteile fürs Bike an. Kettenführungen, Bremshebel, Remotes und vielleicht bald noch mehr. In diesem Podcast erklären wir die Grundprinzipien von 3D-Druck. Vergleichen das Verfahren mit CNC und anderen Fertigungsmethoden und beleuchten die Möglichkeiten, die wir in Zukunft mit dieser Technik an Mountainbikes sehen werden. Viel Spaß in dieser Episode vom Testpilot-Podcast.Link direkt zum Artikel: https://www.testpilot.bike/en/articles/podcast-christian-lengwenat-gravity-componentsAuf https://www.testpilot.bike/ findet ihr noch jede Menge mehr MTB-Nerd content.Ihr wollt sehen was Christian bei Gravity-Components herstellt? Hier geht es zu seiner Webseite: https://gravity-components.com/Mehr Infos zur Trumpf findet ihr hier: https://www.trumpf.com/-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailIf you think bike media today, you think mostly online. You think of YouTubers and influencers unboxing, presenting and maybe testing products. This wasn’t always the case. Hard to imagine, but print was king and our main source of information. There are only a handful of editors or writers out there which experienced this transformation to the media as we know it today. James Huang and Jens Staudt are two of these dinosaurs. In over 100 minutes of history in the development of bike media. Covering the rise of online reviews and online race coverage. The influence of people like Alex Rankin and Clay Porter, the rise of Pinkbike, centralization of power under media houses and some ideas on how bike people would like to consume information in the future. Head to www.testpilot.bike for more MTB-Nerd content.Follow n-1 on Substack for bicycle tech like reviews, news, factory tours, DIY, opinion, and more.-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailMännlichkeit ist ein kontroverser Begriff geworden. Oft wird er im Zusammenhang mit "toxisch" oder "alt und weiß" verwendet. Doch was ist Männlichkeit überhaupt? Wie definieren unterschiedliche Menschen diesen Begriff und welche positiven Seiten hat er? Zu viert gehen wir auf Bedeutungssuche. Was sagt Wikipedia über Männlichkeit?Was ist maskulin?-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailWer hätte gedacht, dass Schweißen und Fahrradbau so viel mehr sein können als nur handwerkliche Fertigkeiten? In der neuesten Episode des TESTPILOT-Podcasts sprechen Jens und Thadeus über das, was den Rahmenbau wirklich ausmacht – von der Leidenschaft hinter dem Handwerk bis hin zu den neuesten Innovationen in der Fahrradindustrie. Hier geht es nicht nur um den neuesten Rahmen, den Thadeus konstruiert und geschweißt hat, sondern um die Kunst, etwas Einzigartiges zu erschaffen. Was gehört dazu, um einen Rahmen selbst zu bauen? Form follows function oder kann man das auch andersherum betrachten? Singlespeed und Gearbox. Neue Konzepte und Innovation. In knapp zwei Stunden philosophieren zwei Bike-Nerds und geben Einblicke in das, was sie bewegt. Diese Episode ist auch als Videoversion auf unserem Youtube Channel verfügbar.Thadeus aktuellste Kreation Deutscher Artikel: https://www.testpilot.bike/artikel/th...English article: https://www.testpilot.bike/en/article...InstagramTestpilot: https://www.instagram.com/testpilotbike/Thadeus: https://www.instagram.com/thadeustisch/-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailThis is a guest episode from www.TESTPILOT.bikeA good ol Mountainbike ramble. Paul Aston is not an unknown person in the bike media world. In this Testpilot Podcast we talk about, what he calls his „light bulb moment“ he had with a bike he first couldn’t really ride but made some geometry changes on to transform it to what he called back then „the best bike ever“. A second light bulb moment with Geometron Bikes from Chris Porter. A little bit about his crowd funded testing of bikes and components on his website AstonMTB.bike.How he broke his first 5 bikes he purchased for his testing, how this led to building his very own bikes. This again led to many new influences and understandings in regards to bike geometry.  History in bike development and how different it could have been if we relied on Moto- instead of roadbikes. We compare our philosophy of improving your skills on a short travel vs. a long travel bike…It is a well packed hour of easy listening of two lads talking bikes. Enjoy!CAUTION: This podcast may change your view on how you interpret numbers for kinematics and geometry of a bike. You may become a handful in after-ride-discussions with your buddies about which bike performs how and why. Welcome to the nerd side of bikes.If you rather listen AND watch, you can find the video version of this podcast on our Youtube Channel.-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailThis is a guest episode from www.TESTPILOT.bikeIn one packed hour Dave and Jens will try to explain, again, the complexity in bike design. We shed light on the advancing of bike technology and how we as humans are still the weakest part of it. How technology got better, how hard it can be to set it up. Influencing riding characteristic’s of a bike via kinematic design.We will talk again about the program linkage, what it can and cannot do. Similarities between a good coffee machine and Suspension SetupA 17-year-old Ironhorse Sunday Jens found on the used market. Daves ideas on shocks and dampers and how difficult mass production shock production isHow too much nerd talk about kinematics makes for bad sales numbers. The strength you need to have to really make a downhill bike work.The rising topic of flex and a hot topic in world cup racing right now: Mass dampers.CAUTION: This podcast may change your view on how you interpret numbers for kinematics and geometry of a bike. You may become a handful in after-ride-discussions with your buddies about which bike performs how and why. Welcome to the nerd side of bikes.If you rather listen AND watch, you can find the video version of this podcast on our Youtube Channel.-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailThis is a guest episode from www.TESTPILOT.bikeIf you are somewhat interested in bikes, you are aware of the name Dave Weagle. His initials can be found on many frames from different brands. DW – a logo which stands for decades of tinkering about numbers. Numbers which describe somewhat the ride dynamics of a two wheeled vehicle: The bicycle. In this episode of the TESTPILOT Podcast, we dive head first into the rabbit hole of the science behind bikes. The complexity and flaws of models, which may or may not be able to describe what we feel on the trail.You may have noticed that some bikes pedal better or easier up the mountain. Some wallow more, some less. Efficiency differs. Why is that? In mountain biking on full suspension bikes, we deal with kinematics and these affect the behavior of the bike on the trail. How we can put power in and how much we get out. Antisquat is the magic word, which describes a counterforce, which is generated via your chain and a specific placement of the pivot points of your bike's suspension design. Newtons laws may ring a bell. The internet is full of sites explaining the term. If this is news to you, you may want to spend some time first scratching the surface of it, before listening to this podcast. In this podcast, Dave and Jens talk about not only antisquat, but the overall ride dynamics of a full suspension mountain bike. While we humans love simple answers, we also easily get carried away with cramping these answers in numbers. But bikes are complex regarding what's going on the trail. There are no easy formulas to decide what is better, or just more or less of anything might be superior. Forces from 3 dimensions work not only the suspension. The frame material, tires, wheels, spokes … Everything is flexing and working together. Dave describes the design process of a bike as baking a cake, which is kind of a pretty darn good fitting analogy. There is some aftermath of hurricane Helene, which resulted in a blackout during our recording. There will be a second episode of this podcast. Make sure you subscribe to it, to not miss it. We will dive even deeper into the rabbit hole of wonderland.www.testpilot.bikeCAUTION: This podcast may change your view on how you interpret numbers for kinematics and geometry of a bike. You may become a handful in after-ride-discussions with your buddies about which bike performs how and why. Welcome to the nerd side of bikes.-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailWas passiert eigentlich bei Fotoshootings im Outdoorbereich? Man geht doch einfach Radfahren mit Kamera oder gehört da mehr dazu? In dieser Episode geben Harald und Jens einen Einblick hinter die Kulissen einer solchen Produktion. Wie viel Planung ist notwendig und wie sich so ein Tag am Berg zum regulären Tag mit Bike unterscheidet.  -------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailMutig will jeder sein. Aber was ist eigentlich Mut? Lediglich die Überwindung, etwas zu tun? Was gehört dazu? Wer ist wann mutig und wo wird aus Mut Übermut? In der 4X Podcast Episode #4 beschäftigen wir uns mit dem Thema Mut. Wer definiert was für sich selbst als mutig und was ist für einen selbst kein großes Ding, während andere in Bewunderung flüstern: "Der ist aber mutig!"Was sagt Wikipedia über Mut?Besser Sandwich als Pizza SpaghettiMutig die Welt bereisen-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailWerbung und Marketing umgeben uns alle täglich. In der 4X Podcast Episode #3 beschäftigen wir uns mit diesem Thema aus Konsumenten- und Agenturperspektive. Ist Werbung manipulativ und böse geworden? Was ist noch gute Werbung und sollte man über die Moral diskutieren? Man darf Werbung furchtbar finden, aber dennoch sind wir werbende Wesen. Mit oder ohne Instagram und Marketing.Hohes C „Wertvolle Familienzeit“Nescafé 1992BeybladeYu-Gi-Oh!Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel DiscNike – Just do it!Apple – Think different-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailIn der 4X Podcast Episode #2 beschäftigen wir uns dem Thema Freiheit und was es für jeden von uns persönlich bedeutet. Ein komplexes Thema mit vielen Facetten und Definitionen. Wo fängt Freiheit an und was ist das Maximum an Freiheit? Von Yannicks Freiheit in der Küche, Haralds Freiheit sich gegen etwas zu entscheiden, Bärbels Frühaufsteher-Freiheit und Jens’ Freiheit weit oben in den Bergen.Wikipedia – Definition von FreiheitDrachten/Niederlande – EU Shared SpaceHans Moderman – Verkehrsplaner-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailIn der 4X Podcast Episode #2 beschäftigen wir uns mit dem Thema Freiheit und was es für jeden von uns persönlich bedeutet. Ein komplexes Thema mit vielen Facetten und Definitionen. Wo fängt Freiheit an und was ist das Maximum an Freiheit? Von Yannicks Freiheit in der Küche, Haralds Freiheit, sich gegen etwas zu entscheiden, Bärbels Frühaufsteher-Freiheit und Jens’ Freiheit weit oben in den Bergen.Wir lieben leidenschaftliche Menschen! Leidenschaft liegt uns am Herzen und verbindet uns alle – auch wenn wir nicht alle der gleichen Leidenschaft folgen.Links zum ThemaWikipedia – Definition von Freiheithttps://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/FreiheitDrachten/Niederlande – EU Shared Spacehttps://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DrachtenHans Moderman – Verkehrsplanerhttps://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Monderman-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig

Send us Fan MailWer steckt hinter 4X? Um was geht es bei uns? Warum braucht es noch einen Podcast?Weil wir Bock drauf haben!Das und mehr erfahrt ihr in unserem kurzen Prolog.Der erste Podcast erscheint am 4. Februar.-------Testpilot.bike – Your magazine for deep insights on product, bike culture and the two wheel industry.4zig