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The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

Vital MTB

312 episodes

3 days ago

After an exciting two years with Mondraker Factory Racing, our guy Dak has moved to Scott DH Factory and signed a three-year deal. So naturally, we had to podcast about it. We wanted all the details on what prompted his departure from Mondraker, what attracted him to Scott, his goals and expectations for the upcoming season now that he's mostly recovered from his injury, and most importantly: will he still be running 75mm rise bars on his new Gambler? Per usual, Dak was transparent about what...

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After an exciting two years with Mondraker Factory Racing, our guy Dak has moved to Scott DH Factory and signed a three-year deal. So naturally, we had to podcast about it. We wanted all the details on what prompted his departure from Mondraker, what attracted him to Scott, his goals and expectations for the upcoming season now that he's mostly recovered from his injury, and most importantly: will he still be running 75mm rise bars on his new Gambler? Per usual, Dak was transparent about what...

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Episodes (20/312)

The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

Why Dakotah Norton Joined Scott DH Factory - B Practice Podcast

After an exciting two years with Mondraker Factory Racing, our guy Dak has moved to Scott DH Factory and signed a three-year deal. So naturally, we had to podcast about it. We wanted all the details on what prompted his departure from Mondraker, what attracted him to Scott, his goals and expectations for the upcoming season now that he's mostly recovered from his injury, and most importantly: will he still be running 75mm rise bars on his new Gambler? Per usual, Dak was transparent about what...

3 days ago

1 hour 3 minutes

The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

7 Years Later - Colin Meagher, ALS and the Lifelong Friends He Brought Together

We have a very special, and probably tear-and-laugh filled episode of The Inside Line as we catch back up with Colin Meagher, all-around nice guy, incredible, storied mountain bike photographer and man dealing with the late stages of ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease. Since Colin’s symptoms have progressed so strongly, he’s not really able to speak, so we have a gaggle of his best buds in Seattle to help do the talking for him. You can watch this interview on our YouTube Channel It was almost 7 ye...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 19 minutes

The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

The Future We Can't Escape and Other E-Bike Discussions - bikes unaffiliated Ep. 3

Electric mountain bikes. Either you love ‘em, or think they’re wack. Granted, the latter opinion has been losing steam as more brands release good e-bikes, and more riders toss a leg over one. They’re the talk of our industry and are one of the few, if not the only, segments of bikes experiencing significant change year after year. In this show, Vital’s own Jason Schroeder and Shawn Spomer, along with industry veteran Lars Sternberg, and Founder/Operator of Crestline Bikes, Troydon Murison, s...

3 weeks ago

2 hours 23 minutes

The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

"We Were Living Month to Month" - YT CEO, Sam Nicols

In this special edition of the Inside Line podcast, Jeff Brines interviews Sam Nicols, the former CEO of YT Industries from 2021 to 2024, exploring his journey from a career at Amazon to leading a prominent bike company during tumultuous times. He reflects on his experiences as CEO of YT Industries, discussing the challenges faced in the bike industry, particularly around demand fluctuations, inventory management, and the impact of cash flow on business decisions. 00:00 Introduction to ...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 40 minutes

The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

How Long Should Bikes Last? - Bikes: Unaffiliated Ep 2

In episode 2 of Bikes: Unaffiliated, Jason Schroeder, Lars Sternberg and Shawn Spomer discuss the evolution of mountain bike technology, focusing on the durability of bikes and components. They explore the expectations riders have for bike longevity, and the importance of community feedback in shaping technology. The conversation also touches on maintenance practices and the balance between cost, weight, and durability in bike design. They delve into the evolution of mountain biking, focusing...

1 month ago

1 hour 38 minutes

The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

What's It Like to Release a New Bike Product? - Bikes: Unaffiliated Ep 1

Join Vital's own Jason Schroeder and Shawn Spomer, along with industry veteran Lars Sternberg, as they discuss the gripping topic of launching new bikes and their embargoes. Why do we have embargoes? What goes on behind the scenes of a new product launch? Are embargoed launches still impactful? How do brands and media make a splash on embargo day to give riders something to get excited about? Vital MTB's new podcast show— bikes ≠ unaffiliated, is our spot to chat about bike-related top...

1 month ago

1 hour 24 minutes

The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

Follow-Up - Post-Downtime Markus Flossmann Interview

Jeff Brines follows up our "We Discuss YT" podcast with his thoughts after listening to the Markus Flossmann interview on the Downtime podcast. Jeff also notes corrections made in our original show after learning information shared in the Downtime pod. Discuss more with the Vital community

1 month ago

9 minutes

The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

Discuss this with our community on Vital MTB We’re back with The Inside Line, BS edition where we talk about the business and economic side of the mountain bike industry with Jeff Brines and Charlie Sponsel. Today is a discussion about YT Industries and the company’s recent turmoil of going through administration, shutting down and then re-opening just the other day. Because they went through the administration process, Jeff was able to pull out company information to analyze that we don’t us...

1 month ago

1 hour 45 minutes

The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

Will Hard MTB League Change Things?

This Inside Line podcast explores how mountain biking's newest competitive event, Hard MTB League, has the potential to change the sport. Vital Content Director, Shawn Spomer, met up with Braydon Bringhurst and Adam Pishl, the two visionaries behind the League, two weeks after its inaugural invitational near Boise, Idaho. Topics include explaining what Hard MTB League is, reflecting on how the first event went, the challenges that were faced, the excitement of tight racing, how athletes...

1 month ago

1 hour 9 minutes

The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

Dak Needs A Sealant Sponsor (And a Bike Sponsor) - B Practice Podcast - MSA Recap

MSA, what a way to end the season. Grueling and daunting, it's a track that other venues will forever be compared against. It feels wrong that this could be the last World Cup at Mont Sainte Anne for a long time (if not ever). At least the final send-off race was one to remember. For our crew, it was memorable because our guy Dak, against a lot of odds, slotted himself into 4th place less than a year after a life-altering injury. We couldn't be prouder. In this episode, we chat about Dak's pr...

2 months ago

1 hour 37 minutes

The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

You Can't Beat Racing At Home - Lake Placid World Cup Recap with Dak Norton and Dante Silva

The B Practice podcast returns! There was a lot of racing the past six weeks or so. Our main man Dak was busy globetrotting and facilitating one hell of a comeback. So we can't be too upset about his lack of availability. Thankfully, we sat down this week to chat about some DH racing and were joined by special guest Dante Silva. We kept the conversation laid-back per usual, breaking down the unpredictable track from Lake Placid, how Dante and Dak's weekends went, what winning the U.S. Open fo...

3 months ago

2 hours 3 minutes

The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

Why Have So Many Bike Companies Closed in the Last Two Years?

Two years ago to the day, Vital member, contributor and finance specialist, Jeff Brines, posted a question in our forum, "Will more companies be shutting down in the next 12-24 months?" A small, but exciting mountain bike brand, Guerrilla Gravity, surprisingly announced it was closing, and the rest of the industry was in the wake of the Covid boom. It was a dynamic time with plenty of uncertainty ahead, so the question Jeff asked was very relevant and our community was engaged. Fast-forward t...

3 months ago

2 hours 3 minutes

The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

Dak + Mud = Work in Progress - Vital’s B Practice Podcast From Les Gets

Les Gets is now the unofficial Mud Fest of season after back-to-back years of treacherous conditions. It was a spectacle to watch, and delivered a mix of insane bike handling skills and unfortunate mishaps that could have overall point implications as we get to the end of the season. Dakotah Norton breaks down what it was like to go to battle with such an unpredictable track and the bike changes needed to survive. The crew always debates rotor guards, wireless DH drivetrains, and Joe B...

4 months ago

1 hour 25 minutes

The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

The Man Behind the #USDH Race Replays - Michael The Mangler McQueen

Thanks to Maxxis Tires | FOX | Jenson USA for supporting The Inside Line This Inside Line podcast episode, recorded at the Pro Downhill Series in Solitude, Utah, features Shawn Spomer from Vital MTB interviewing Michael McQueen—better known as “The Mangler”—about his pivotal but often behind-the-scenes role in U.S. downhill racing coverage. McQueen shares the origins of his nickname from his BMX days, his North Carolina roots, and his background in professional broadcasting, including work wi...

4 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

The State of #USDH - Dante Silva, John Hall & Charlie Sponsel - The Inside Line

Thanks to Maxxis Tires | FOX | Jenson USA for supporting The Inside Line Charlie Sponsel, aka Team Robot, sits down with Dante Silva and John Hall of Intense Racing to discuss the current state of U.S. Downhill MTB racing, advantages and disadvantages of racing domestically compared to World Cup DH, normal drivetrain versus gearbox bikes, chain dampers, tuned mass dampers and more.

5 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

Dumb (Hilarious & Sketchy) Bike Problems

Thanks to Maxxis Tires | FOX | Jenson USA for supporting The Inside Line Read the stories discussed in this episode and add your own here In this episode of The Inside Line podcast, host Shawn Spomer is joined by Jason Schroeder and Charlie Sponsel—newly dubbed “Hater in Chief”—to share and discuss the most hilariously frustrating "dumb bike problems" posted by the Vital MTB community. Inspired by a forum thread started by Vital member seanfisseli, the episode is a mix of laughs and learning,...

5 months ago

1 hour 45 minutes

The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

Double Header: La Thuile and Andorra Recaps - Vital's B Practice Podcast

Locking down a date and time to record podcasts with Dakotah Norton could be one of the most challenging endeavors Vital has taken on. He's a busy man, and we love him for it. The time crunch between the La Thuile and Andorra World Cups was tough on everyone, so we decided to wait until Dak returned to Tennessee to discuss how his first four World Cups went and what his plans are for the rest of the season. It'd been a few weeks since the crew caught up, so the first 40 minutes of this...

5 months ago

2 hours 7 minutes

The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

Your Questions Answered - Team Robot on FOX Podium

Vital's Forum Discussion on the FOX Podium Charlie's FOX Podium Review Podium Tech Talk with FOX product developers Vital's FOX Podium fork review dropped on Tuesday and our tester, Charlie Sponsel, encouraged you to leave any questions that remained. Sorting through dozens of great inquiries, the highlights have been pulled and Charlie answers them so you can learn more about this expensive, heavy, but incredibly-performing enduro fork. 0:00 - Intro, baggage fee avoidance struggles 10:...

6 months ago

1 hour 22 minutes

The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

Val Di Sole War Stories | Vital's B Practice Podcast

After plenty of drama and mild discontent surrounding the first three races of the season, it was nice to have a good old-fashioned downhill race in Val di Sole. No one complained about the track being too straight or too easy. There were plenty of fresh sections and line choices. And the racing was as competitive as ever. Our main man Dak was back for his second race of the season, and his weekend was nothing short of a battle. We discuss how Dak’s feeling at this stage of his recovery, as w...

6 months ago

2 hours 28 minutes

The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

Behind the FOX Podium - The Inside Line

Host, Charlie Sponsel Watch this interview - https://youtu.be/Z5CN3pD_7Yg FOX Podium Review - https://youtu.be/UEW1tMYVM20 The Podium isn't FOX's first foray into the upside-down MTB fork market. In 2011, they developed a prototype downhill fork that used an inverted design for 26" wheels. It was heavy and flexy, so they dropped it. Fast-forward 14 years later and their single crown Podium inverted fork has dropped and we wanted to see why. Charlie Sponsel sits down with Ariel Lindsley, Jordi...

6 months ago

58 minutes