#2: New FOX 36, Dream MTB Trips, Cerro Abajo Insanity
In episode #2, Nic Bean and Allan Cooke dive into the latest in MTB. They discuss SRAM's new mechanical T-type transmission and the new FOX 36 and 36 SL fork. The guys also discuss the upcoming Sea Otter Classic, their dream MTB vacations, and the insanity of Red Bull Cerro Abajo. 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - SRAM's New Transmission10:00 - Fox 36 Fork Updates14:50 - Red Bull Cerro Abajo Is Insane17:11 - Sea Otter Classic Preview / Background24:35 - Build Your Ultimate MTB Trip Buy the SRAM Eagle 90 Mechanical T-Type Derailleur on RECON: https://reconmtb.com/products/sram-eagle-90-mechanical-derailleurBuy the MY26 Fox 36 Factory 29in Fork on RECON: https://reconmtb.com/products/my26-fox-36-grip-x2-factory-29in-forkThe Future Of MTB Shopping: www.ReconMTB.comListen to the podcast on other platforms if you're on the go: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XwtXsVnfA0k2pYStCDG5n?si=c78002efcee94386Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recon-mtb-podcast/id1805747145Like and subscribe so you never miss a future episode! Follow RECON MTB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reconmtb#mtb #mtbpodcast
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#1: Our 2025 MTB Predictions
EPISODE 1! Nic Bean and Allan Cooke sit down in the RECON studio to cover the latest and greatest in MTB. The boys discuss the launch of ReconMTB.com and its fresh take on MTB content and commerce, the current state of the MTB industry, the impact of new technologies like SRAM's compact e-bike motor and Fox's 34SL fork, and predictions for the upcoming racing season, including the rise of new talents like Kaidan Ingersoll in slopestyle and Lachlan Stevens-McNabb in downhill racing. Tune in for a banger and let us know what you think. 00:00 - Intro00:44 - Recon MTB Launch and Vision06:58 - Crankworx Rotorua Highlights09:52 - Southern Hemisphere Racing Dynamics11:06 - Audience Q&A: Favorite Riders and Hub Preferences14:02 - New SRAM Compact E-Bike Motor16:16 - Fox 34SL Fork and Suspension Trends20:44 - Predictions for the 2025 Season (XC, DH, EDR, Slopestyle)The Future Of MTB Shopping: www.ReconMTB.comLike and subscribe so you never miss a future episode! Follow RECON MTB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reconmtbListen to the podcast on other platforms if you're on the go: #mtb #mountainbiking
RECON Co-Founder Nic Bean and X Games Gold Medalist Allan Cooke chat the latest in MTB–whether its the newest race results, coolest tech, or best up and coming athletes.