Reviewing the News w/ Ryan Palmer (January 2024)

Simon Stewart is joined by bike industry veteran, Ryan Palmer, to kick off the inaugural bike-focused edition of Reviewing the News.

Ryan and Simon tuck into what happened to Greg Minaar and Santa Cruz; Mondraker’s new focus on the U.S market and their stacked World Cup DH Team; the state of the industry in both manufacturing and retail going into ‘24; UK bike companies that are struggling; a quick look at some new products, and more. 

RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Membership BLISTER+ Real World Testimonials Blister Labs This Week’s Gear Giveaway Blister Mountain Bike Buyer’s Guide TOPICS & TIMES: Introducing Ryan Palmer (2:30) Greg Minaar, the G.O.A.T, leaves Santa Cruz (8:08) Mondraker making a big push in the U.S market (15:50) Mondraker also investing heavily in a stacked DH team (17:55) Dakotah Norton and Ronan Dunne racing for Mondraker (18:19) Dakotah Norton working with Yoshimura Cycling (19:18) Turbulent time for UK bike companies (20:54) Orange Bikes having difficulty (20:54) Chain Reaction Cycles / Nukeproof also in trouble (22:42) Fickle time for the bike industry (24:31) How will 2024 look for new products (27:20) Made Bike Show & Artistry of handmade bikes (27:58) Steel full-suspension bikes (30:49) Trail access / B.O.L.T act (34:45) OneUp V3 Seatpost (38:36) Muc-Off gloves (46:04) OUR OTHER PODCASTS Blister Cinematic CRAFTED GEAR:30 Blister Podcast Off The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.