GMBN Presents The Global Mountain Bike Show

The Trend The Bike Industry Needs To Fix! | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.24Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/x4vnPkiQz_MThis week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, James, Owen, and Adam discuss a major crisis facing the cycling industry: the growing shortage of qualified bike mechanics and why maintaining modern bikes is becoming more difficult. They also dive into the latest tech from Roc d'Azur, including Decathlon's aero XC concept bike and an innovative e-bike gearbox system. Ferg joins the show to break down all the action and weather drama from Red Bull Rampage.⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro & Coming Up 00:38 - Is There a Bike Mechanic Shortage? 10:46 - Roc d'Azur Tech21:30 - Red Bull Rampage Highlights & Weather Drama 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/Canyon Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainTrek Bikes: https://embn.me/Trek Bosch: https://embn.me/Bosch Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets Atlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo

We Can't Believe We Used To Use These Products! | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.22Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/9AhXkv6dFykThis week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, James, Owen and Rich dive into the rise of alternative race series and new pay-per-view prize structures shaking up traditional World Cup racing. We also look back at obsolete mountain bike tech, discussing which old-school standards we're glad to see gone, and a few we surprisingly miss. Finally, we tackle the issue of antisocial behavior, snobbery, and trail etiquette in our community.Click the link to check out our new MTB Jerseys! 👉 https://gmbn.eu/MTBJerseys⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro & World Cup vs Alternative Race Series 03:04 - Is World Cup Racing Becoming Too Elitist? 09:08 - Obsolete MTB Tech We Used to Ride 10:37 - Old-School Drivetrains, Computers & Tyres 16:34 - What Do We Actually Miss? 18:01 - Antisocial Behavior, Snobbery & Bullying in MTBThe 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/Canyon Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainTrek Bikes: https://embn.me/Trek Bosch: https://embn.me/Bosch Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets Atlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo

Why Are Bike Brands Releasing £10K+ Bikes? | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.20Watch the show on our YouTube channel: https://gmbn.eu/TheGlobalMountainBikeShowEp.20This week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, Neil, Steve, and Owen dive into the controversial trend of ultra-premium £10k+ bikes and whether collectible limited-edition builds are good for mountain biking. The team also reacts to a wild story of climbers discovering an abandoned e-bike high up in a Lake District gully. Plus, James Pickering joins to discuss cross-country racers leaving the dirt to pursue contracts on the road.Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 01:09 - Hot Topic: £10K+ Superbikes07:33 - The Most Ridiculous Purchases We've Made11:14 - Strange Trail Finds16:31 - What Else Have We Found on the Mountain?19:27 - XC Racers Making the Move to Road 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/Canyon Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainTrek Bikes: https://embn.me/Trek Bosch: https://embn.me/Bosch Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets Atlas 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: 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 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/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

It’s the end of an era as Martyn Ashton and Fergus Ryan sit down for the final ever episode of the Dirt Shed Show. We dive into the controversy surrounding Vero Sandler’s backyard compound and discuss the future of MTB tech, from 32-inch wheels to wireless brakes. Plus, stick around for a massive announcement regarding the future of the show and a special update from Martyn on the launch of Rideablenow!Enter the free FSA Gradient Handlebar Comp 👉 https://gmbn.eu/FSAGradientHandlebarCompThis competition is only open to those residing in the UK, Europe, New Zealand, USA, Canada and Alaska. Entries close 10:00GMT Friday 27th March 2026 and winners will be announced in the GMBN weekly show from 7th April 2026. For more info see promotion rules.⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Vero Sandler’s Compound Controversy13:58 - News 17:49 - Hacks And Bodges20:50 - Things We Liked This Week 22:34 - Caption Contest24:14 - Bike VaultThe 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