In this episode, hosts Austin White and Spencer Rathkamp discuss various topics related to mountain biking, including upcoming events, UCI regulations, and the latest technology from Fox Factory. They are joined by Jordi Cortes, the global race department manager at Fox, who shares insights on the Neo shock technology and its implications for mountain biking. The conversation also touches on the challenges facing the sport, including the impact of new regulations and the future of mountain biking events. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various aspects of mountain biking, including the infrastructure and community surrounding it, the experiences at World Cup events, the challenges of travel for cyclists, the current state of racing in the U.S., the future of Enduro racing, and innovations in suspension technology.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
02:28 Mountain Biking Events and UCI Changes
06:40 Guest Introduction: Jordy from Fox Factory
10:07 Exploring the Neo Shock Technology
18:13 Live Valve vs. Neo: Performance Insights
24:23 UCI Regulations and Their Impact on Mountain Biking
32:50 The Future of Mountain Biking and Industry Concerns
56:01 Mountain Biking Infrastructure and Community
58:01 World Cup Events and Venue Experiences
01:00:00 Travel Challenges in the Cycling World
01:04:56 The State of World Cup Racing in the U.S.
01:13:03 The Future of Enduro Racing
01:19:01 Innovations in Suspension Technology
