On today's podcast, Tech Editor Jason Schroeder brings you a pulse check on the state of our beloved mountain bike industry. Last week, during the Sea Otter Classic, he chatted with some industry folks from Santa Cruz Bicycles, Maxxis Tires, Fe

Sea Otter Classic Day 4

6 days ago 44m 20s

Join Vital Tech Editor Jason Schroeder as he wanders the sea of vendor tents at the 2024 Sea Otter Classic. From new products to athlete check-ins to Pro dual slalom practice, get a taste of what it's like to have boots on the ground at the eve

Sea Otter Classic Day 3

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Sea Otter Classic Day 2

8 days ago 30m 57s

Sea Otter Classic Day 1

10 days ago 30m 50s

Join Vital Tech Editor, Jason Schroeder, as he wanders the sea of vendor tents at the 2024 Sea Otter Classic. From new products to athlete check-ins to Pro dual slalom practice, get a taste of what it's like to have boots on the ground at the e

FOX Debuts the Next Generation of Grip Dampers + Supercross Talk

19 days ago 1h 4m

To learn more and hear our thoughts on the new Grip X2 damper, check out our First Ride review.After years of mostly positive reviews intertwined with some shortcomings, FOX has ditched its Grip2 and FIT4 dampers for model year 2025 forks. In t

RACE DAY - 2024 Monster Energy Pro DH Rock Creek

20 days ago 46m 43s

Thanks to Maxxis Tires, FOX and Jenson USA for supporting The Inside Line MTB podcast! The first-ever Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series race took place at Ride Rock Creek in North Carolina this weekend. Clay Harper, founder of the series,

17 Questions - DANNY HART

23 days ago 9m 50s

The Redcar Rocket, Danny Hart, handles the dreaded 17 without a flinch. Watch the video of this interviewWatch Danny's Vital RAWWatch Danny's Bike Check video

RACE DAY - 2024 Tennessee National Interviews

Mar 25th, 2024 30m 20s

Thanks to Maxxis Tires, FOX and Jenson USA for supporting The Inside Line MTB podcast! The 2024 Tennessee National Downhill mountain bike race at Windrock Bike Park is in the books with Dakotah Norton and Frida Ronning taking Elite wins. T

Tennessee National Pre-Race Interviews - The Inside Line #USDH Race Weekend Edition

Mar 22nd, 2024 52m 18s

Thanks to Maxxis Tires, FOX and Jenson USA for supporting The Inside Line MTB podcast! The first major race of the 2024 #USDH season is here with the Tennessee National at Windrock Bike Park. Jack Rice hits the ground and meets up with race

AARON GWIN - New Bike & Tires, Injury Update and Why He Has Like 49 Different Jobs

Mar 9th, 2024 1h 43m

Thanks to Maxxis Tires, FOX and Jenson USA for supporting The Inside Line MTB podcast! With the 2024 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Downhill season fast approaching, we talk with Aaron Gwin about his move to Crestline Bikes, how his 2023 inj

The PUSH Fork is Finally Here - The Inside Line MTB Podcast

Feb 29th, 2024 1h 20m

Watch our video and see photos of the fork on Vital MTB and our YouTube channel.Thank you Maxxis Tires, FOX Suspension and Jenson USA for making The Inside Line possible.Vital first rode a prototype PUSH Nine.One inverted mountain bike fork a y

The UNION is on TREK - The Inside Line

Jan 26th, 2024 1h 20m

Thank you Maxxis Tires, FOX Suspension and Jenson USA for making The Inside Line possible.Watch this interview on YouTubeJoe Bowman of The Union and Steel City Media gets on the mic to discuss sponsor and rider changes for the team in 2024. 202

DAK NORTON is on MONDRAKER - B Practice Podcast

Jan 24th, 2024 1h 29m

The #frecklegate conspiracy comes to fruition as Dakotah Norton officially joins the newly formed Mondraker Factory Racing Team. After two years of upward trajectory under Intense Factory Racing, Dak hopes to continue edging closer to that elus

FRAMEWORKS Has a New Rider - The Inside Line MTB Podcast

Jan 16th, 2024 57m 12s

Thank you Maxxis Tires, FOX Suspension and Jenson USA for making The Inside Line possible.Watch this interview and see riding clips on YouTubeIn a sea of slashed budgets, folding teams and riders struggling to find a way to race downhill mounta

Greg Minnaar is on Norco - The Inside Line Interview

Jan 9th, 2024 40m 27s

Downhill mountain bike racing legend, Greg Minnaar, announced that he joined Norco Bicycles after 16 years with the Santa Cruz Syndicate. Minnaar has more Mountain Bike World Cup Downhill victories than any other Elite male racer. While 2023 wa

IN PRAISE OF CHEAP BIKES! The Inside Line Ride Along

Dec 13th, 2023 1h 39m

Thank you Jenson USA | Maxxis Tires | FOX ShoxWelcome mountain bikers! We're stoked to take you for a ride along during a conversation we had at the end of October during Vital's budget mountain bike test in Reno, Nevada. It was a special time

Dan Critchlow of Burgtec - The Inside Line MTB Podcast

Dec 6th, 2023 1h 3m

Thank you Jenson USA | Maxxis Tires | FOX ShoxJoin us as we get to know Dan Critchlow, one of the founders of Burgtec. Burgtec is a mountain bike component manufacturer that started with some friends wanting stronger flat pedals in the early 2

Starting From the Beginning - B Practice Podcast Off-Season EP.3

Dec 1st, 2023 1h 38m

These awesome brands make The B Practice Podcast possible!Maxxis | Burgtec | Industry NineWe interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to tell you the story of how Dakotah, Tanner, and I met through downhill racing. Chatting about racing a

Dak Builds a Track - B Practice Podcast Off-Season EP.2

Nov 18th, 2023 1h 30m

These awesome brands make The B Practice Podcast possible!Maxxis | Burgtec | Industry NineAs a mountain bike fan, November is pretty boring. Everyone is patiently waiting for the new year to roll around to announce new team and sponsorship deal

JACK RICE - More Than Just a Bike Photographer

Nov 8th, 2023 2h 16m

Thank you Jenson USA | Maxxis Tires | FOX ShoxWe're honored to have Jack Rice on The Inside Line. You probably know Jack as a mountain bike race photographer with his work from the World Cups and #USDH races featured on Vital. He was also the

B Practice Podcast - Off Season EP.1

Oct 27th, 2023 1h 56m

These awesome brands make The B Practice Podcast possible!Maxxis | Burgtec | Industry NineThe leaves are falling, debates surrounding Rampage results are smoldering, and speculation about who is riding for what team fills the forums; it must be

Talking Carbon Wheels with NOBL

Oct 18th, 2023 1h 2m

Thank you Jenson USA | Maxxis Tires | FOX ShoxToday we speak with Christopher Arruda, Brand Manager at NOBL Wheels. They've been producing carbon rims and wheelsets for mountain bikes since 2012 and continue to refine and develop their lineup.

THAT'S A WRAP! Vital's B Practice Podcast MSA

Oct 12th, 2023 1h 52m

These awesome brands make The B Practice Podcast possible!Maxxis | Burgtec | Industry NineThe 2023 season is over! What a season. Eight races, seven winners, five first-time winners, and 22 points-paying races (if you include qualifying, semi-f

Is Downhill Better Off?

Oct 9th, 2023 1h 30m

Thank you Jenson USA | Maxxis Tires | FOX ShoxWe have another great Inside Line with passionate interviews from the ground at the last World Cup Mountain Bike Downhill of 2023 in Mont-Sainte-Anne. Jack Rice talks to Elite riders, mechanics and