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Kendall vs. Kendall Podcast - Episode 19: Brian Park of PinkBike.com

Surely you've heard of PinkBike.com, and if not, well, it's the largest website dedicated to mountain biking in the world. Brian Park is the head of editorial, and has held that position for almost three years now. First we dive into Brian's background and career trajectory, then ask about daily decision making while directing such a key website, and finally, we get both of our takes on a few aspects of the current state of the industry. This episode was a lot of fun, and we hope you enjoy!

Kendall vs. Kendall Podcast - Episode 20: Hannah Bergmann

In the latest episode of Kendall vs Kendall, we sit down with a rising star of freeride and enduro racing and Pacific Northwest legend, Hannah Bergemann. Hannah is pushing the world of women’s mountain biking forward and helping to create a path for the next generation of bada$$ riders. Join us as we dig into her story, what inspires her to push hard out on the trail and what it’s like from first-person perspective to take on the gnarly lines of Rampage. Be sure to follow her on Instagram and Youtube.

Kendall vs. Kendall Podcast - Episode 21: Hot or Not - Hardtails and Single Speeds?

Full suspension bikes seem to be all the rage in the MTB world, but should you be looking to the past for simpler ride at your center? We think the answer is a resounding “yes and no, but definitely kind of!” That’s because modern hardtails forego the suppleness of rear suspension, but may have more in common with their double squishy counterparts than they do with their old school hardtail ancestors. In this episode of Kendall vs Kendall, we delve into the details of modern hardtails and single speeds to help you decide if they are the right fit for you. We cover a lot of ground in this episode from geometry to materials, gearing to setup, ride regions and hardtail bikes that make our hearts pitter patter. Come along for the ride!

Kendall vs. Kendall Podcast - Episode 22: What We’ve Learned in Teaching Our Kids to Ride

We’ve all experienced the addicting joy of riding our bikes. Passing that stoke on to the next generation of riders takes that joy to the next level for a parent, but navigating all the options of youth bikes, kid accessories, sizing, and more can be daunting. As parents of up and coming micro rippers, Jeff and Seth take to the mics to dig into world of kids and bikes. Take a listen as they give their combined insights, pro tips, and real-world hurdles that they’ve learned to overcome in helping their little shredders to fall in love with a life on two wheels.

Kendall vs. Kendall Podcast - Episode 23: E-Bikes, Putting the Versus in Kendall vs. Kendall

One of the fastest growing bike segments is e-bikes, but it is also one of the more hotly debated subjects amongst cyclist. In this 2-part series, we take a look at the pros and cons of e-bikes and discuss the 2 sides of the debate. With almost no ride time on e-bikes, Seth comes from the nay camp, while Jeff has spent a good amount of time on e-bikes and lands in the yay camp. After laying out the arguments for and against e-bikes, Seth is going to spend some times riding a few e-MTBs at his local trails and will return to mics with Jeff in the follow-up episode to see if his opinions, thoughts, and perceptions have changed or if he is still remains true to his analog ways. Come along for the ride!