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Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/TheGlobalMountainBikeShowEp.9This 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 NewsThe 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/newsletterThanks 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 

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.

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/newsletterThanks 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 

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

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/GlobalMountainBikeShowEp5Welcome back to The Global Mountain Bike Show! This week, Neil, Fergus, and Adam sit down to debate what the ultimate dream bike garage looks like and whether it’s possible to survive with just one perfect ride. We also dive into the current decline of professional enduro racing, before discussing the controversial Enhanced Games and what it could mean for the future of cycling.⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Coming Up01:11 - What Your Dream Bike Garage?02:04 - Fergus’s Dream Bike Garage Picks03:10 - The Evolution of Enduro Bikes04:08 - Discussing E-Bikes and the Hard MTB League07:01 - Fergus's Dirt Jump Background07:42 - Adam’s Garage Picks08:41 - The Decline of Hardtails in World Cup Cross-Country09:17 - Neil’s Bike Garage Preferences 10:44 - Can You Survive with Just One Bike?16:43 - The State and Decline of Pro Enduro RacingThe 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/newsletterThanks 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 

Watch the show on YouTube: https://gmbn.eu/GlobalMountainBikeShowEp4Welcome back to The Global Mountain Bike Show. We break down the latest controversial headlines hitting the cycling community, starting with a tragic e-bike hit-and-run and why the media’s mislabeling of e-moto vs e-bikes vs eMTBs is hurting the sport. We also dive into the rising threat of trail closures across the US and Germany, questioning how riders can unite to preserve land access. Finally, we're joined by GCN's Dan Lloyd to debate a burning question: are road cyclists stepping into mountain bike racing and ruining the competition?⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Introduction01:04 - The eBike Problem02:11 - Home-Build Kits vs. Purpose-Built eMTBs04:26 - The Power Dilemma: eMTB vs. eMoto07:24 - Trail Closures and Land Access09:08 - The History of Off-Road Riding10:33 - Sierra Club Trail Bans11:53 - Trail Access in the UK and Europe21:43 - Are Roadies Killing MTB Racing?🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵#gmbn #globalmountainbikenetwork #mtb #mountainbikingThe 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/newsletterThanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/CanyonPropain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainOrbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/OrbeaPark 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 

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/TheGlobalMountainBikeShowep.3Welcome back to the GMBN weekly show The Global Mountain Bike Show. This week we are discussing pro MTB salaries. Riders such as Tom Pidcock, Fabio Wibmer, Sam Pilgrim, Nino Schurter, and Loïc Bruni are earning big money! While others are working jobs in the winter pay their bills and expenses. We debate whether Strava segment hunting and public heat maps are a blessing for exploration or a curse that ruins local secret trails. Owen The Bike Nerd joins to pitch the brutal Highland Trail 550 as the ultimate off-road endurance test in Europe and we're celebrating a new channel partner in Atlas Ride Co, the company which is all about creating unreal experiences for your MTB holiday.⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Welcome to Episode Three! 00:53 - Million Dollar Salaries in Pro MTB 02:43 - Crossover Riders & The Road Cycling Economy 05:00 - The Marketing Budget: Racers vs Influencers 08:05 - Does MTB Need a Minimum Wage? 14:37 - Life After Racing: The Brand Ambassadors 16:38 - The Great Strava Debate: Are Heat Maps Ruining Trails? 19:46 - Local Trail Building & The Domino Effect 22:10 - Accuracy, Segments, and Monetization 23:40 - New Channel Partner - Atlas Ride Co24:56 - Is This Europe's Hardest Off-Road Race?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/newsletterThanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/CanyonPropain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainOrbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/OrbeaPark 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 

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/GlobalMountainBikeShow2Welcome back to The Global Mountain Bike Show this week we discuss how Specialized have just announced a price drop of up to 27% on their Levo platform, signaling a massive shift in the e-MTB landscape. We dive into whether this is a direct response to high-tech newcomers like Amflow and if we're entering a new era of "factory-to-consumer" value. Plus, we talk about the wild 32-inch "Mega Mullet" wheel setup to see if bigger really is faster, and discuss the science of getting fit while riding with a motor.⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - The Big E-Bike Fitness Debate01:46 - Specialized Slashes Prices: 27% Off!05:18 - Direct-to-Consumer vs. Factory-Direct07:38 - Are Mountain Bikes Becoming Luxury Goods?11:51 - Benchmarking the New Tech15:09 - Poll: Is it the Rider or the Bike?17:53 - 32” MX23:05 - Is a 32-Inch Wheel Actually Faster?28:21 - Smart Training: Using E-Bikes for FitnessThe 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/newsletterThanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/CanyonPropain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainOrbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/OrbeaPark 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 

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/TheGlobalMountainBikeShowep.3Welcome back to the GMBN weekly show The Global Mountain Bike Show. This week we are discussing pro MTB salaries. Riders such as Tom Pidcock, Fabio Wibmer, Sam Pilgrim, Nino Schurter, and Loïc Bruni are earning big money! While others are working jobs in the winter pay their bills and expenses. We debate whether Strava segment hunting and public heat maps are a blessing for exploration or a curse that ruins local secret trails. Finally, Owen The Bike Nerd joins to pitch the brutal Highland Trail 550 as the ultimate off-road endurance test in Europe.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/newsletterThanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/CanyonPropain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainOrbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/OrbeaPark 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-Helmets

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/GlobalMountainBikeShow2Welcome back to The Global Mountain Bike Show this week we discuss how Specialized have just announced a price drop of up to 27% on their Levo platform, signaling a massive shift in the e-MTB landscape. We dive into whether this is a direct response to high-tech newcomers like Amflow and if we're entering a new era of "factory-to-consumer" value. Plus, we talk about the wild 32-inch "Mega Mullet" wheel setup to see if bigger really is faster, and discuss the science of getting fit while riding with a motor.⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - The Big E-Bike Fitness Debate01:46 - Specialized Slashes Prices: 27% Off!05:18 - Direct-to-Consumer vs. Factory-Direct07:38 - Are Mountain Bikes Becoming Luxury Goods?11:51 - Benchmarking the New Tech15:09 - Poll: Is it the Rider or the Bike?17:53 - 32” MX23:05 - Is a 32-Inch Wheel Actually Faster?28:21 - Smart Training: Using E-Bikes for FitnessThe 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/newsletterThanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/CanyonPropain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainOrbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/OrbeaPark 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-Helmets