Bikes & Big Ideas

Bikes & Big Ideas is the weekly podcast from BLISTER that's dedicated to the most interesting conversations and ideas from the bike world — and beyond.

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Cascade Components’ Stumpjumper High-Pivot Conversion
Apr 17, 2025 – 51:13
Lal Bikes on the Supre Drive & Katana Trail Bike
Apr 10, 2025 – 1:00:19
Reviewing the News w/ Dylan Wood, March 2025
Apr 3, 2025 – 1:03:33
Atherton Bikes on Their Development Process, Gearboxes, & the A.200.G
Mar 27, 2025 – 53:55
House of Looptail on Remaking Vintage Mountain Bike and BMX Tires
Mar 20, 2025 – 1:06:00
Reviewer Reports: Tons of Bikes, Chain Damper Shootout, & Much More
Mar 13, 2025 – 1:04:56
Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino, February 2025
Mar 7, 2025 – 1:12:16
George Brannigan on the State of World Cup DH, Hardline, the Motorhead Edit & More
Feb 27, 2025 – 54:38
Reece Wilson on forming AON Racing, Partnering with Gamux, Belt Drives, Gearboxes, & More
Feb 20, 2025 – 48:18
Camille Balanche on Yeti’s Return to World Cup DH, the State of the Sport, Injuries, & More
Feb 13, 2025 – 48:45
Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino (January 2025)
Feb 6, 2025 – 1:06:43
Reviewer Reports: Bikes, Shocks, Wheels, & More
Jan 30, 2025 – 50:18
Ministry Cycles on Testing, Production Challenges, & the Psalm 150 V3
Jan 23, 2025 – 1:01:13
Gear of the Year, 2024
Jan 16, 2025 – 1:04:04
Vorsprung on the Telum, Rapid Revalve, Shock Tuning & More
Jan 9, 2025 – 49:55
Reviewing the News w/ Dylan Wood (December 2024)
Jan 3, 2025 – 57:31
Braydon Bringhurst on the Concept, Format, and Goals of the Hard MTB League
Dec 26, 2024 – 35:13
Ashley King of Significant Other Bikes on Custom Frames, Finding a Home in the Bike Industry, & More
Dec 19, 2024 – 1:00:03
Gearing up for Winter Riding
Dec 12, 2024 – 53:53
Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino (November 2024)
Dec 5, 2024 – 58:01
Reviewer Reports: Lightweight eMTBs, Ultra-Adjustable Enduro Bikes, Electronic Suspension Battle & More
Nov 28, 2024 – 1:16:42
PeopleForBikes CEO, Jenn Dice, on Assessing, Advocating For, & Building Better Bike Infrastructure
Nov 21, 2024 – 47:13
Matthew Fairbrother on His Self-Supported NZ Rally Win, the North Shore Triple Triple Crown, & More
Nov 14, 2024 – 43:25
Reviewing the News w/ Dylan Wood (October 2024)
Nov 7, 2024 – 1:14:56
Casey Brown on the Inaugural Women’s Red Bull Rampage
Oct 31, 2024 – 42:02
Arid Cycles on Self-Taught Frame Design, the Spade Enduro Bike, & More
Oct 24, 2024 – 45:05
High Above on US Manufacturing, Pack Design, Expanding Their Lineup, & More
Oct 17, 2024 – 46:54
The Design, Development, & Testing of Enve’s new M-Series Wheels
Oct 10, 2024 – 1:08:40
Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino (September 2024)
Oct 3, 2024 – 1:04:42
Reviewer Reports: Lightweight eMTBs, XC Race Bikes, and Slack Head Angles
Sep 26, 2024 – 1:00:05
Alex Showerman on ‘Coming Home’ and Finding One in Women’s Freeride
Sep 19, 2024 – 38:56
Maxxis on the New High Roller, Tire R&D, & More
Sep 12, 2024 – 35:13
Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino (August 2024)
Sep 5, 2024 – 1:03:55
Reviewer Reports: Battle of Unconventional Air Shocks, High-Pivot Trail Bikes, & More
Aug 29, 2024 – 1:05:56
Liv Cycling’s Ludi Scholz on Women-Specific Bikes, Suspension Tuning, & More
Aug 22, 2024 – 36:50
Zerode on Gearbox Bikes, World Cup DH Racing, & Building Stuff in a Shed (Ep.235)
Aug 15, 2024 – 49:13
Vermont Mountain Bike Association on Assessing, Funding, & Building Adaptive Bike Trails
Aug 8, 2024 – 55:18
Reviewing the News w/ Wade Simmons (July 2024)
Aug 1, 2024 – 1:05:17
Kokopelli Trail FKT: Failure & Redemption w/ Hannah Otto
Jul 25, 2024 – 48:51
Neko Mulally on the Upcoming Frameworks Enduro Bike, DH Bike Testing & More
Jul 18, 2024 – 1:03:12
Geometron Bikes on the Design & Development of the New G1
Jul 11, 2024 – 58:33
Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino (June 2024)
Jul 4, 2024 – 51:01
Reviewer Reports: Specialized Epic Evo to the RAAW Madonna, Lots of Tires, & More
Jun 27, 2024 – 58:36
The Wild Tale of Constru-Bikes & Their Massive Bike Theft and Trafficking Ring
Jun 20, 2024 – 42:39
Dan Bacon of Wheelbased on the (Potential) Future of MTB Tech
Jun 13, 2024 – 49:44
Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino (May 2024)
Jun 6, 2024 – 1:01:55
EXT’s New Storia and Arma V4 Shocks
May 30, 2024 – 1:00:18
Cane Creek on their “Air-Charged Coil” Tigon Shock
May 23, 2024 – 45:40
Reviewer Reports: World Cup DH Recap, Tons of Bikes, Suspension, Tires, & More
May 16, 2024 – 1:19:35
Neuhaus Metalworks on Metal Bikes’ Resurgence, Learning to Build Frames, Size-Specific Geometry & More
May 10, 2024 – 1:12:12

Recent Reviews

wet desert

Very Good and...

After 10-15 pods I can say the topics here are wide ranging & relevant, well done. David's habit of pausing every 3/5/10 words is maddening however. That's a petty topic but delivery matters. It breaks up the flow of conversation and even alters what guests are saying because they think he has stopped talking… fix this & it's 5-star pod.
Unbiased 01001

Shallow and Difficult to Listen to

The positives of this podcast are that it is absent of the inside-joke-bro banter of other podcasts and there are industry guests. However, the reviews and interviews lack depth and seem to regurgitate marking jargon. I question how strong of a rider David is but I give him credit for pulling notable riders onto the pod. I feel bad for saying this, because it may be a neurological issue, but the speaking patterns and pauses made by David are so distracting that I can’t listen to him. Turning up the playback speed does help but not enough to warrant further listening.
mike powell can do better

Good content, delivery a little rough

I can appreciate the content that is delivered. That said, David, you’re pauses make it hard to listen to the episodes. Be a smooth operator, baby- flow.
Haabø

In it for the conversation

I loved the recent episode with Dan from Privateer bikes. I find the “in the weeds” talk with bike builders and designers and Paul Aston types to be engaging. Learning about the inspiration, the mechanics and whys of bike design really breathes life into an industry of products that feel corporations and lifeless.
Captain Pao

Great Info

Anything and everything you never thought you needed to know. Great job David!
MeVP997

Good stuff, no fluff

Goes deeper and more honest than all the other mtb content out there.
T$unami Papi

Thoughtful

Thoughtful, interesting podcast. Not repetitive like some other MTB podcasts, but still gives me my MTB fix. Bravo!
Penultimate Conjecture

Breadth of bike stoke

David is an awesome guy, always open minded and realistic about the industry. He’s also great at interviewing guests. The whole team is great and they don’t hype stuff up, just report their experience, perceptions and such with the mindset of aficionado, nothing pretentious.
HeloCoastie

Good Listen

I just started listening to the Podcast and have enjoyed the discussions and guests. I really like the variety that is offered.
Yan0

Teriffic

Great discussions, great thoughts.
jpcartergibb

Elliot Jackson

The interview with Elliot Jackson was incredible!!
Master Rubenstein

Definitely plenty of ideas

Good listen to keep the stoke alive!
mainesketch

Great Pod

Good content and they have some unique conversations about MTB... really enjoy
Lonnie Baxter

Love it.

Jonathan is the GOAT.
not Dylan Wood

Wow, what a good show

This is the best bike-related podcast ever. Everyone is so good on this show. Especially Dylan Wood. Wow