The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

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A mountain biking podcast channel featuring in-depth interviews with world class riders and cycling industry professionals.

  1. Freak Bikes Taking Over - Bikes Unaffiliated

    1H AGO

    Freak Bikes Taking Over - Bikes Unaffiliated

    Schroeder, Spomer and Lars get back together to discuss big wheels and weird bikes taking over. 00:00 Reflections on Sea Otter 2026 09:59 The Future of Wheel Sizes 13:09 What's In and What's Out 34:52 Innovations in Mountain Bike Technology 42:09 Health Scares and Personal Stories 44:00 - Neko Mulally and his Sea Otter Winner 32" 59:15 Exploring the 32-Inch Wheel Debate 01:19:56 World Cup Predictions and Insights 01:23:09 Logistics of Racing in New Venues 01:25:03 Vital DH Fantasy Poll This episode features an in-depth discussion on the latest trends and innovations in mountain biking, including the impact of 32-inch wheels, the evolution of bike technology, and insights from Sea Otter. The hosts share their experiences, analyze new bike models, and explore the future of mountain biking industry trends. This episode dives into the latest in downhill mountain biking, exploring innovative bike setups, track strategies, and predictions for upcoming World Cup races. Guests share insights on gear choices, track conditions, and the evolving technology shaping the sport. Key Topics Impact of 32-inch wheels on mountain biking Innovations in bike technology and design Industry trends and event insights from Sea Otter Bike setup innovations including wheel size and suspension Track strategies and course modifications for competitive advantage Predictions and insights for upcoming World Cup races

    1h 31m
  2. TEAM ROBOT - Hot Takes from Sea Otter

    1D AGO

    TEAM ROBOT - Hot Takes from Sea Otter

    Sponsel loses so you can win.

    6 min
  3. Dak's Setup Is Getting Out There - Vital's B Practice Podcast

    APR 10

    Dak's Setup Is Getting Out There - Vital's B Practice Podcast

    I's been a busy few months since the last podcast—Jason went to New Zealand and Italy, Tanner has been to nearly all 50 states working different shoots and projects, and Dakotah has bounced between Europe and Tennessee as he feverishly tests every setup under the sun.  We covered a lot of this show, including Dak's crash at the Tennessee National, getting outside of the box with setup, Reece Wilson's crazy stem/bar combo, gym training vs. on-bike training, and goals at the first World Cup. But mostly, we caught up on life because we don't see each other enough these days, and the podcast is the perfect excuse to banter and hang out. We hope you enjoy!

    1h 41m
  4. Masters World Championships - Matt Thompson and Steve Wentz

    APR 9

    Masters World Championships - Matt Thompson and Steve Wentz

    Today we talk with Matt Thompson and Steve Wentz who just returned from Masters World Champs downhill in Chile. Matt took the rainbow stripes in the 50-55 Master C2 class and Steve landed a Top 10 in a stacked field of “younger” talent, most importantly beating Ben Deakin in the process. We dive into what Masters World Champs is, learn about their experiences with the event over the years and dig into the full story of this years’ race. As a bonus, they both came home in one piece.

    1h 11m

  5. APR 8

    More Linear? More Comfortable?? Tech Breakdown & Impressions of RockShox New Zeb Fork

    RockShox Zeb fork is all-new for model year 2027. They’ve taken what they learned developing the latest Boxxer, and have applied many of the same technologies and tuning ideologies to their single-crown, gravity fork. Vital editor, Jason Schroeder, has spent the past few months testing the fork and runs you through everything that’s new, and how it’s performed so far. More info - https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/hub/2027-rockshox-zeb-fork-tech-info-impressions-discussion  0:00 - Intro 0:25 - Chassis Updates 0:46 - New fenders 1:05 - New pressure relief valves 1:16 - Linear XL air spring details 1:42 - AirAnnex chamber 2:01 - new Adjustable Bottom Out (ABO) feature 2:51 - New stanchions detail 3:08 - ButterWagon Tech - divots in the stanchion 3:31 - Charger 3.2 damper updates 3:38 - Oil, seals, grease updates 4:20 - Zeb Product Line 5:06 - Setting up the new Zeb 5:25 - Damper settings 6:10 - Air pressure settings 6:56 - Linear XL air spring positives 7:49 - Linear XL air spring negatives 8:34 - ABO impressions  10:05 - Zeb's versatility  10:46 - Bottom Line on the new Zeb

    12 min
  6. POST-RACE Pro Downhill Series Rock Creek Interviews - Unc Chats with Luca Cometti

    MAR 29

    POST-RACE Pro Downhill Series Rock Creek Interviews - Unc Chats with Luca Cometti

    Elite race day at the first event of the 2026  @prodownhillseries was a heater at Ride Rock Creek bike park in North Carolina as downhill mountain bikers put it all on the line for victory. Listen to the post-race interviews with Luca Cometti. Interviews 0:00 - Lucas Dedora 1:11 - Final Elite Men Finishes 2:07 - Luca Shaw, Elite Men's Winner 3:07 - Ryder Lawrence 3:43 - Aletha Ostgaard, Elite Women's Winner 5:37 - Eliot Jackson 7:05 - Kai Burleson 8:20 - Dante Silva 12:04 - Podium Shots 12:17 - Tilly Melton 13:11 - Ryan Pinkerton 14:06 - Mallen Bro 15:15 - Kailey Skelton 17:05 - Alden Pate 17:57 - Andrew Driscoll #USDH

    19 min
  7. Pro Downhill Series Rock Creek Track Walk Interviews - Unc Chats with Luca Cometti

    MAR 26

    Pro Downhill Series Rock Creek Track Walk Interviews - Unc Chats with Luca Cometti

    Luca Cometti heads to round 1 of the 2026 Pro Downhill Series at Ride Rock Creek, North Carolina. Track walk took place today, and Luca grabbed the pros to find out how they'll approach the weekend following the Tennessee National. Interviews 0:00 - Intro 0:27 - Dillon Lemarr 2:14 - Gracey Hemstreet 3:06 - Bode Kuhn 4:10 - SR Suntour Holeshot 4:27 - Tayte Proulx Royds 5:24 - Ryan Pinkerton 6:11 - Austin Dooley 6:45 - Abby Ronca 8:35 - Drake Parker 9:14 - Asa Vermette 9:53 - Kai Burleson 11:22 - Tyson Henrie 13:42 - Kasper Woolley 15:03 - Tyler Ervin 16:02 - Cole Suetos 17:14 - Aiden Chapin 18:57 - Nik Nestoroff

    21 min
  8. POST-RACE Pro Interviews - Tennessee National - Unc Chats with Luca Cometti

    MAR 23

    POST-RACE Pro Interviews - Tennessee National - Unc Chats with Luca Cometti

    Watch the interviews What a crazy day of #USDH action at the 2026 Tennessee National at Windrock Bike Park. Austin Dooley took the Pro Men's win by just .004 seconds over Cole Suetos. If they crossed the line at 20mph, that's just 1.4 inches! Aletha Ostgaard stomped on the women with a win by over 6 seconds. Gwin slid out, Ronan Dunne and Luca Shaw flatted, Dak was coughing up blood after a seeding crash. It was hectic! Luca Cometti gets the scoop from all the pros to see how their race days went. 0:00 - Austin Dooley 1:14 - Aaron Gwin 2:23 - Ronan Dunne 3:57 - Dakotah Norton 5:52 - Cole Suetos 7:29 - Eliot Jackson 8:57 - Aletha Ostgaard 10:42 - Taylor Ostgaard 11:52 - Rob Warner 13:59 - Lucas Dedora 14:59 - Mack Manietta 15:56 - Kailey Skelton 17:12 - Dylan Maples 18:35 - Podium shots 19:42 - Raina Logar 21:17 - Mikey Delesalle 22:37 - Dante Silva 25:03 - Ryan Pinkerton 26:44 - Luca Shaw

    28 min
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