GMBN Presents The Global Mountain Bike Show

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Join GMBN for some insider insights with some of biggest names in downhill, cross country and enduro for an in-depth chat drenched with anecdotes, insights and opinions from the world of mountain biking.

  1. 1d ago

    Moto GP Tech That Is Saving Mountain Bikers! | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.13

    Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/GlobalMountainBikeShow13 Join Steve Jones, Neil Donoghue, and Owen Coutts for episode 13 of the GMBN Show! This week, the guys discuss whether traditional mountain bikes are making a comeback, if MTB technology has hit a plateau compared to e-bikes, and whether inflatable airbags are the future of rider safety. ⏱ Timestamps ⏱00:00 - Teaser00:46 - Intro & Welcome00:56 - E-Bikes vs. Regular Mountain Bikes03:54 - Why Riders Are Switching Back06:17 - What Do You Miss About Mountain Biking?07:39 - Single Speeds & Simple Bikes09:47 - Has Regular MTB Tech Stopped Progressing?13:25 - The Appeal Of Hardtails14:31 - Gearboxes, ABS & Future MTB Tech22:12 - Kids' Bike Technology24:07 - Is Aero Needed In Mountain Biking?26:11 - Airbag Vests & MTB Safety Tech 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 #gmbn #globalmountainbikenetwork #mtb #mountainbiking The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.  Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshopSubmit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploaderSign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter Thanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/CanyonPropain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainPark Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkToolCrankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbrosShimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoesErgon: http://gmbn.eu/ergonVittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/VittoriaReynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/ReynoldsFSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsaTopeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeakGarmin: https://gmbn.eu/GarminCamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBakMet Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-HelmetsAtlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo

    Moto GP Tech That Is Saving Mountain Bikers! | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.13

  2. Jul 22

    Bad For The Industry, Good For You! | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.12

    Bad For The Industry, Good For You! | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.12Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/EsHZljpgYjg This week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, Rich, James, Ferg, and Adam dive into whether there's ever been a better time to pick up a second-hand mountain bike bargain. We discuss the controversial topic of course cutting and cheating in MTB racing. Plus, the team shares their top recommendations for the best value upgrades to improve your bike and your riding. ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro00:51 - Is Now The Best Time To Buy Second-Hand?06:53 - Should You Still Buy New Bikes?10:05 - The Risks Of Buying Second-Hand12:08 - Cheating & Course Cutting In MTB Racing15:06 - Race Rules & Sportsmanship22:39 - The Best Value MTB Upgrades27:17 - Bike Tweaks & Setup Tips The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.  Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshopSubmit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploaderSign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter Thanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/CanyonPropain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainPark Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkToolCrankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbrosShimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoesErgon: http://gmbn.eu/ergonVittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/VittoriaReynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/ReynoldsFSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsaTopeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeakGarmin: https://gmbn.eu/GarminCamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBakMet Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-HelmetsAtlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo

    Bad For The Industry, Good For You! | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.12

  3. Jul 14

    $35,000 Fine For Building A Bike Trail? | The Global Mountain Bike Show ep.11

    Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hO1MbaR4tM In this week's Global Mountain Bike Show, Neil, Steve, and Adam dive into the news of two trail builders in Vermont who were fined $35,000 for unauthorized trail building. We discuss the complex legalities and environmental impacts of building secret trails versus official, manufactured trail centers across the US and UK. Plus, the guys look back at this year’s Megavalanche carnage and share some of their most embarrassing personal crash stories! ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - intro 00:45 - The $35,000 Trail Building Fine02:47 - Trees, Rocks, & Environmental Impact04:37 - Authorized vs. Illegal Trails07:06 - Breaking the Law in the Woods08:08 - Steve's Worst Enemy Encounter09:33 - Local Communities & Shared Paths11:03 - Too Many Trails?12:41 - The Real Cost of Forest Damage16:56 - Megavalanche Carnage & Trail Etiquette22:27 - Damage Control & Wrap Up The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.  Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshopSubmit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploaderSign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter Thanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/CanyonPropain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainPark Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkToolCrankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbrosShimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoesErgon: http://gmbn.eu/ergonVittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/VittoriaReynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/ReynoldsFSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsaTopeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeakGarmin: https://gmbn.eu/GarminCamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBakMet Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-HelmetsAtlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo

    $35,000 Fine For Building A Bike Trail? | The Global Mountain Bike Show ep.11

  4. Jul 8

    Greatest MTB'er Of All Time Vs Greatest Road Cyclist Of All Time | Global Mountain Bike Show Ep. 10

    Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/5DKWRRlJWJs Join Neil Donoghue, Fergus Ryan, and Rich Payne on this week's Global Mountain Bike Show! We're comparing the ultimate roadie, Tadej Pogačar, to the greatest cross-country racer of all time, Nino Schurter. Plus we dive into the mental and physical benefits of cycling, and ask if nighttime stages are exactly what Enduro racing needs! ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro01:10 - Tadej Pogačar vs Nino Schurter12:58 - The Mental & Health Benefits of Cycling16:01 - Earning Rewards for Riding20:29 - Is Nighttime Enduro Racing the Future? The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.  Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshopSubmit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploaderSign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter Thanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/CanyonPropain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainPark Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkToolCrankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbrosShimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoesErgon: http://gmbn.eu/ergonVittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/VittoriaReynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/ReynoldsFSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsaTopeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeakGarmin: https://gmbn.eu/GarminCamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBakMet Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-HelmetsAtlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo

    Greatest MTB'er Of All Time Vs Greatest Road Cyclist Of All Time | Global Mountain Bike Show Ep. 10

  5. Jun 30

    Did A Brand You've NEVER Heard Of Just Change Everything? | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.9

    Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/TheGlobalMountainBikeShowEp.9 This week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, we are diving deep into the massive hype surrounding Motor Gearbox Units (MGUs) like the new Avinox and Gobao systems. We discuss whether traditional derailleurs are finally on their way out, weighing the ultimate reliability of sealed systems against the simplicity of a classic mechanical drivetrain. Plus, we react to the shocking industry news that Cannondale Factory Racing is shutting down its legendary cross-country program after 30 years. ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Show Intro & Highlights01:03 - Hot Topic: The MGU Gearbox Revolution02:11 - A Brief History of Drivetrains03:50 - Do We Actually Need Gearboxes?05:21 - Honda, Pinion, and the Evolution of Sealed Gears08:29 - Gearbox Maintenance vs. Traditional Derailleurs13:50 - Are we losing the natural feel of mountain biking 20:46 - The Shocking Cannondale Factory Racing News The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.  Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshopSubmit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploaderSign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter Thanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/CanyonPropain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainPark Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkToolCrankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbrosShimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoesErgon: http://gmbn.eu/ergonVittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/VittoriaReynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/ReynoldsFSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsaTopeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeakGarmin: https://gmbn.eu/GarminCamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBakMet Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-HelmetsAtlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo

    Did A Brand You've NEVER Heard Of Just Change Everything? | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.9

  6. Jun 23

    Gearbox Bikes Are About To Take Over! | The Global Mountain Bike Show ep.8

    This week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, we dive into massive Eurobike press releases from Commencal and Canyon teasing a game-changing Avinox motor gearbox unit. We also look at the return of big outside sponsors like Subaru and Ford investing serious cash back into mountain bike racing. Plus, we break down the latest $5 trend taking over the World Cup downhill circuit and debate whether it's total genius or pure hype.

  7. Jun 16

    Is Mountain Biking Getting Too DANGEROUS? | The Global Mountain Bike Show ep.7

    Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/GlobalMountainBikeShowEp7 This week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, we break down the latest string of pro injuries and ask the ultimate question: Is mountain biking becoming too dangerous? GCN's Si Richardson joins us as we dive headfirst into the recent UCI World Cup controversies, questioning if over-complicated rules are ruining the spirit of racing. Plus, the guys debate whether the rapid rise of e-mountain bikes is officially taking over Enduro. ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Introduction00:49 - Is Mountain Biking Safe?03:10 - MTB vs. Road Cycling Injury Data06:10 - Cross Country vs. Downhill Risks10:17 - Personal Injury Stories & Risks15:10 - Did Overcomplicating UCI Rules Ruin the World Cup?26:15 - Have E-Bikes Hijacked Enduro? The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.  Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshopSubmit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploaderSign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter Thanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/CanyonPropain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainPark Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkToolCrankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbrosShimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoesErgon: http://gmbn.eu/ergonVittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/VittoriaReynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/ReynoldsFSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsaTopeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeakGarmin: https://gmbn.eu/GarminCamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBakMet Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-HelmetsAtlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo

    Is Mountain Biking Getting Too DANGEROUS? | The Global Mountain Bike Show ep.7

  8. Jun 9

    Your Bike Is Already Obsolete | The Global Mountain Bike Show ep.6

    Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: youtu.be/damqRWK-B4w This week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, we dive deep into the world of E-MTBs to discuss whether smaller motor brands are facing obsolescence after a massive industry shakeup. We also break down the latest cycling trend data released by Garmin, including surprising insights on rider habits, average speeds, and VO2 max benchmarks. Finally, the team tackles modern bike aesthetics to answer the burning question: have bike designers gotten lazy, or have we simply reached peak performance? ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Coming Up00:42 - Welcome to the Global Mountain Bike Show01:10 - Is Your E-MTB Becoming Obsolete?04:12 - The Problem with Boutique Motor Brands08:18 - Breaking Down the Latest Garmin Cycling Data18:27 - Are Modern Mountain Bike Designs Getting Boring?22:19 - Function vs. Fashion in Mountain Bike Engineering23:59 - The Future of Downhill Bike Innovations 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 #gmbn #globalmountainbikenetwork #mtb #mountainbiking

    Your Bike Is Already Obsolete | The Global Mountain Bike Show ep.6
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