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Bikes & Big Ideas

BLISTER
Mountain Biking
Red Bull Rampage
E-Bikes
Downhill Racing
Bicycle Manufacturing
Women's Freeride
Red Bull Hardline
Tour De France
ENVE
Tigon Shock
Biking
Blister Summit
Injuries
Enduro Bikes
Bike Design
Bikes
Gear
Yeti Cycles
Suspension Technology
Kona

Bikes & Big Ideas is the weekly podcast from BLISTER that's dedicated to bringing you the most interesting conversations, news, and developments in the bike world.

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Latest Episodes

The long-travel single-crown fork landscape has shifted a ton since Manitou unveiled the original Mezzer in 2019, and the new second-generation version has seen a lot of changes to better match modern bikes — including splitting the lineup into the s... more

Spot’s Ryan Palmer and Simon Stewart have been talking about bikes for years, so when Spot dropped their new Diggity 125 Trail bike, Simon quickly wound him up for a chat. Ryan shares details about their design decisions, why Spot’s Living Link suspe... more

Gravel Hall of Famer Yuri Hauswald is coming out of retirement at age 55 to raise money for the Life Time Foundation by racing the Unbound Gravel 200, a race he won over a decade ago. Tune in to find out why he’s starting dead last, what’s changed in... more

Mike and Simon unpack the first DH and XC World Cup of the season, and there’s a whole lot to talk about, including course drama, fast Frenchies, DH hardtails, belt drives, tons of flats, just as many crashes, and Vali Holl and Asa Vermette's insane ... more

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Recent Guests

Ryan Palmer
Director of Marketing at Spot
Spot Bikes
Episode: Spot’s Ryan Palmer on their New Lightweight Trail Bike
Yuri Hauswald
Gravel Hall of Famer, former Unbound/DK winner and educator
Goo / Lifetime Foundation collaboration
Episode: Gravel Hall of Famer Yuri Hauswald on His Unbound Return & Racing for Charity
Hannah Otto
FKT athlete focusing on fast known time attempts in cycling
Professional endurance cyclist
Episode: Hannah Otto on the ‘Hardest Climb in the World’
Simon Stewart
Guest; active rider and tester
Blister tester
Episode: Reviewer Reports: Sea Otter Recap, eMTB Power Wars, & More
Jack Harle
Founder of Vessel Bike Project
Vessel Bike Project
Episode: Vessel Bike Project’s Ultra-Customizable High-Pivot Frames
Chris Cocalis
Pivot founder
Episode: Pivot Founder Chris Cocalis on Their New Insanely Powerful Shuttle AMP’d, XC Race Bike Design, 32” Wheels, & More
Cameron Falconer
Founder/owner, Falconer Cycles
Falconer Cycles
Episode: Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino & Simon Stewart (April, 2026)
Todd Ingamunson
Owner, Black Cat Bicycles
Black Cat Bicycles
Episode: Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino & Simon Stewart (April, 2026)
Hans Rey
Professional mountain biker and trail access advocate
Independent; ambassador/creator
Episode: Hans Rey on the eBike Power War & Why it Could Cost us Trail Access

Hosts

Simon Stewart
Host with Bikes & Big Ideas / Blister; experienced rider and tester with focus on bike testing, industry trends, and long-form conversations.
David Golay
Bike editor and host; leads interviews, co-hosts news segments, and provides in-depth technical and industry analysis.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 285 ratings
  • The ultimate story time for bikes, and other big ideas

    Tired of sound bites and click bait? Listen to the B&BI podcast to dive deeper into the subject, with serious discussion for e]people who actual like to think about stuff

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    5
    rider-reader
    United States2 months ago
  • Stop with all the EMTB content

    I subscribed because I’m a lifelong rider and 10+ years as a pro mechanic and want to stay up on new tech. I also don’t ride EMTBs by choice. They seem to always return to this EMoto BS. Blech

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Pabl049
    United States3 months ago
  • manitou started their 29“ platform wirh the tower

    phil should look in more detail into ghe manitou history books 😏

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    anthony from tyrol
    Austria3 months ago
  • Good but not great...

    The topics are wide ranging & relevant, but David Golay has no business hosting or interviewing. His pause every 5-7 words is madness, and guests / listeners think he stopped talking. Worse his constant intros & use of "well, uh, well" and "I guess we'll see" is audio fingernails on the chalkboard. Dude is unlistenable

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    2
    wet desert
    United States4 months ago
  • Good but not great...

    After 20+ pods I can say the topics are wide ranging & relevant, but David Golays habit of pausing every 3-5 words is maddening and he says "well, and

    - uh... well, uh... I guess we'll see" so much it's unbearable. It breaks up conversation and alters what guests are saying because they think he has stopped talking… fix this & it's very good pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    wet desert
    United States10 months ago

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Guest lineups are strong and varied, including builders, riders, and engineers, which keeps content fresh and credible.
There are audience concerns about delivery style and pacing at times, but discussion depth and guest quality generally outweigh these critiques.
Listeners appreciate the deep-dive, thoughtful discussions and the willingness to cover niche but important tech topics and policy implications.

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Gravel Hall of Famer Yuri Hauswald on His Unbound Return & Racing for Charity
Q: What motivates Yuri to come back for Unbound 200?
He is driven by a combination of personal challenge, the joy of racing, and a strong commitment to youth-focused community work through the Lifetime Foundation's programs, especially the bike skills park in Emporia.
Hannah Otto on the ‘Hardest Climb in the World’
Q: What was the biggest mental hurdle during the attempt?
Accepting that nothing was guaranteed, staying focused on the effort rather than the time, and maintaining the mindset to push through uncertain and difficult moments.
Hannah Otto on the ‘Hardest Climb in the World’
Q: How did you approach pacing and power when you couldn't pre-ride the route?
We relied on a long-developed pacing system based on wattage per mile, plus real-time monitoring against a previous record, staying rigid to the plan even when wind and terrain threw deviations at me.
Hannah Otto on the ‘Hardest Climb in the World’
Q: Why Mauna Kea among other options and how did it come onto your radar?
It stood out because it's touted as the hardest climb; I wanted to test that claim for myself and pursue a rigorous, challenging FKT that would push my boundaries.
Vessel Bike Project’s Ultra-Customizable High-Pivot Frames
Q: What's the rationale behind adjusting leverage curves by rider ability?
Riders with different abilities and riding styles benefit from tuning the end-of-travel progression; more aggressive riders may want more progression for support, while riders needing smoother mid-stroke feel may prefer less end-of-travel progression to keep the rider in a usable portion of travel.

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This show delivers in-depth conversations and news about the bike world, with episodes ranging from race strategy and athlete stories to engineering, frame building, and evolving wheel sizes. Expect thoughtful interviews with riders, builders, and engineers, plus episode-length industry analysis that covers trends, tech, and policy debates (like e-bike power and trail access). The tone tends toward technical depth and practical insights, making it valuable for professionals and serious enthusiasts who want a nuanced view of the cycling landscape. A standout trait is its willingness to explore cutting-edge tech and complex design topics, often pairing hands-on testing with first-hand industry context.

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Recent guests on Bikes & Big Ideas include:

1. Ryan Palmer
2. Yuri Hauswald
3. Hannah Otto
4. Simon Stewart
5. Jack Harle
6. Chris Cocalis
7. Cameron Falconer
8. Todd Ingamunson

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