
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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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 333 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessSports | |||

It’s never been easy to make it as an independent framebuilder, and it’s only getting harder. Chris Blandford knows the struggle well, and might well be doing more than anyone else currently to support small US builders, from founding Firsthand Frame... more
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Like most small framebuilders, Ashley King launched Significant Other making custom rigid frames, but she turned that model on its head by launching the Ded Reckin full-suspension XC/Trail bike, and taking it to serial production. And if that’s not e... more
Mike had to make a trip back to Mexico to help his 97-year-old Mom move, and amidst spider bites, broken windows, explosive dog diarrhea, and the usual technical issues (he needs his own full-time tech support department), he miraculously joined Simo... more
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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
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
phil should look in more detail into ghe manitou history books 😏
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
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.
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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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Bikes & Big Ideas launched 7 years ago and published 333 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Bikes & Big Ideas include:
1. Ryan Palmer
2. Yuri Hauswald
3. Simon Stewart
4. Jack Harle
5. Chris Cocalis
6. Cameron Falconer
7. Todd Ingamunson
8. Hans Rey
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