Singletrack Magazine MTB Podcast

Everything from tyre pressure calculators to the details of the new SRAM groupset that still uses mechanical cables like it's still the noughties or something. Hannah loves it and hates having to charge batteries for shifters and mechs. Benji loves it and reckons if you don't know how to charge stuff in 2025 then you are wrong.What do you think?As ever, all th edetails of the new stuff this week can be found here at https://singletrackworld.com/2025/03/fresh-goods-friday-750-the-testing-messing-edition/

Benji and Hannah discuss bikes they would like to lick (?) and how the Marzzochi Bombers could save your life.

Benji and Hannah talk dirty about British Cycling, i9 wheels and Hannah tells us the longest and possibly worst whale joke ever.Are black spokes more fragile and do tan wall tyres result in more punctures? We answer your burning questions.

Benji reveals the results of our eBike reliability survey. Hannah gives us her thought for the day to send you into the weekend.Turns out that Benji's perfect riding jacket already exists and it's not at all spendy.

Hannah was invited to discuss the price of watching bikes on the BBC 5 Live Wake Up To Money programme this week. Benji finds out why she was there. Plus, multi-tools and why you should sit down and play with yours.

Andi Sykes works for Hunt Bikes these days but before that he was one of the Singletrack team. He's also managed his own DH race team so he's got a lot of insight and experience. Hannah talks to him about cheap(er) bikes and racing in 2025. Hannh calls Andi the cockapoo of the bike world, which came as a shock to Andi, but listen and find out why.For more Fresh Goods Friday sillyness go and check out this week's FGF 741 here https://singletrackworld.com

New pedals from OneUp plus we have riders team news, some of which is accurate. Hannah grills Benji on his dog owning skills and why the new pedals from OneUp are very different to what they've offered in the past. Plus, team news from around the 'paddocks' and how not to look after a dog. Featuring silent contributions from Archie the office dog, Hannah Dobson, Managing Editor and Benji Haworth, Technical Editor.Full Fresh Goods Friday news can be found here https://singletrackworld.com

Benji and Hannah argue over ratings for reviews and offer up their predictions for the bike world in 2025.