RECON MTB Podcast

Vinny T Sends It, YT Restructures, and the DH Battle Heats Up | ReconMTB PodcastNic Bean and Allan Cooke are back to break down one of the wildest sends of the year—Vincent Tupin’s jaw-dropping 122-foot drop—and what it says about the progression (and risk) in freeride MTB (and equipment?). The crew dives into the current state of the mountain bike industry, YT’s recent restructuring, and the financial turbulence hitting brands across the board. They don’t hold back on what the industry needs to do better.Then it’s onto World Cup DH: the Jackson vs. Loic rivalry, the fallout from Andorra, and what’s on the line heading into Les Gets and the rest of the season.Another heavy-hitting ReconMTB episode—raw, honest, and fully tapped in.

From racing the Enduro World Series to going viral bombing San Francisco’s steepest hills, Teddy Hayden shares his wild ride—both on the bike and behind the scenes. He opens up about building Cyclo, the struggles of Strava policing, suspension setups, e-bikes, and what it’s really like creating MTB content in the city. Then the tables turn, and Teddy flips the script—grilling Recon’s own Nick Bean in a surprise role reversal.

Are Canadian kids taking over the Downhill World Cup scene? Nic Bean and Allan Cooke dive into how Jackson Goldstone and Gracey Hemstreet are making serious waves in the DH world. From insane race results to their unique backgrounds and riding styles, the crew breaks down what’s fueling their success and why the future of downhill might just be painted red and white.Shop your MTB essentials: https://reconmtb.com

YT Industries is going through big changes—and we’re breaking it down. From major team shifts to a fresh brand vision, Nic Bean and Allan Cooke dive into what’s behind the restructure, what it could mean for YT’s future, and whether the brand can keep its core identity as it grows. Is this a reset, a comeback, or something else entirely?Here is the full episode: https://youtu.be/DcoaJGBUNHU

Allan Cooke and Nic Bean dive into the future of the Enduro World Cup and why it’s been such a challenge to bring the sport to a broader audience. From the struggles of capturing the action for media to the potential solutions that could finally make Enduro shine, they break down what needs to change and why there’s still so much hope for the format if done right.Tune in for insights on the sport’s evolution, the unique challenges of covering Enduro, and what could be the turning point for its global popularity.Shop the latest MTB gear: https://reconmtb.com

Everyone uses Strava—but is it really built for mountain bikers? In this episode, Teddy Hayden sits down with Nic Bean to unpack the surprising lack of innovation in MTB software. They dive into why Strava might be holding the sport back, what’s missing for trail riders, and how the future could look if someone finally built tools for mountain bikers, not just roadies. From untapped tech to rider-first ideas—this one’s for anyone who’s ever questioned their KOM obsession.Full episode link: https://youtu.be/DPcbhCD5wB8

Adrian Galamba and Allan Cooke dive into Orbea’s new Rallon—a bike that’s turning heads for its ability to transform between a full-blown DH machine and an enduro weapon. They break down how Orbea achieved this “two bikes in one” design, discuss geometry changes, suspension tweaks, and who this bike is really for. Is the Rallon the ultimate quiver killer? Tune in and find out.Shop for your new MTB gear at ReconMTB.com, you could win a new bike!Full episode: https://youtu.be/PmR6EEuMbPo?si=_wCz6Z5DALTdU3x2

Clickers, compression, rebound… it never ends. In this episode, Teddy Hayden and Nic Bean dive into the suspension setup rabbit hole—where tuning becomes obsession, and more dials don’t always mean better rides. They break down why some bikes are becoming over-customized, how brands try to balance performance and usability, and what happens when you chase perfect suspension and lose the plot.Full episode link: https://youtu.be/DPcbhCD5wB8

In this episode, Allan Cooke sits down with Adrian Galamba to explore a major shift happening in action sports: are pro athletes rethinking how they approach competition while injured? For years, riders would do everything possible to race through the pain, but today’s generation may be playing by a different set of rules.With new income streams from social media, sponsorships, and personal branding, do athletes feel less pressure to show up on race day at all costs? Allan and Adrian unpack what this shift means for the sport, the culture, and the future of competition.

Adrian Galamba and Allan Cooke tackle the big question facing downhill bikes: are traditional drivetrains holding back future designs, or is the gearbox revolution inevitable? They debate whether the newest DH bikes risk becoming obsolete without gearboxes, and weigh the trade-offs between classic drivetrains and the freedom gearbox systems offer for frame design. Plus, they share their picks for riders to watch who could deliver standout performances this season. Shop for your new MTB products on Reconmtb.com, you could win a bike!Full episode: https://youtu.be/vDLix9XSN7o?si=EFfW6GngldWwWNaZ