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