
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 349 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | WildernessSports | |||

Greg Hardy started sewing his own bikepacking bags while getting his PhD in materials science, which led him to put his career on hold, move to Asheville, NC, and found Rockgeist — which became one of the top bag makers in the bikepacking world. But ... more
Was the Soldier Hollow World Cup XC race the first true test for 32” wheels? Blister Reviewer Xan Marshland had boots on the ground at the race, and joined Simon for a recap of the racing action, thoughts on the big wheels, course design, and Bjorn R... more
Simon Reiberg’s journey into fork damper design began with him modifying a RockShox Yari to feature a shimmed rebound circuit, and after stints at Trickstuff and Intend, he just launched Simons.Lab and the Zeta aftermarket fork damper. So we sat down... more
Yeti has a long history of unconventional suspension layouts, and they’ve just given their lineup a big shakeup with the new LT & MT, both of which use the Sixfinity six-bar layout from Yeti’s eMTBs rather than the Switch Infinity design from their l... more
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I used to enjoy the monthly news review show when Mike ferrintino was the cohost. I’ve always enjoyed his takes on things since the 90s bike mag days. New guy is a downhill racer / announcer, not in the same league. Also, they started having draft King ad reads the same week. The technical information in the bikes and big ideas shows with David Goulet are interesting but really bad badly need to be edited to remove the long pauses. Think I’ll be unsubscribing from this feed.
Love the show. I do have a conspiracy theory that Simon isn’t really Irish but other than that it’s a very authentic bike nerd show.
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
The range of guests on this podcast and honest technical depth David brings is unparalleled in the mtb world
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
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Bikes & Big Ideas covers a broad spectrum of cycling, from World Cup racing and gear tech to infrastructure, testing, and industry shifts. Episodes frequently feature deep-dive conversations with riders, builders, brand representatives, and journalists, blending race analysis, product development, and policy or data-driven insights. The show stands out for its hands-on testing perspectives, thoughtful discussions on bike culture, and a willingness to explore emerging trends such as e-bikes, framebuilding, and city planning for safer streets. This combination makes it a go-to for listeners who want practical implications for riding, sponsorships, and brand strategy, as well as thoughtful storytelling about the sport and its ecosystem.
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Bikes & Big Ideas launched 7 years ago and published 349 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. Greg Hardy
2. Simon Reiberg
3. Peter Zawistowski
4. Eric Olsen
5. Vali Höll
6. Anna Newkirk
7. Hayden Zablotny
8. Xan Marshland
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