We’re currently testing a huge array of bikes, from the super-efficient Norco Revolver, to the long-travel, Bosch CX-equipped Yeti LTe, with a whole lot in between — including the Lal Katana, with its novel Supre Drive. David and Simon sat down to share our thoughts on all of those and more, and along the way, we got into some debates about wheel sizes, geometry preferences, and more.

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Yeti LTe (1:37)

Cannondale Moterra (15:39)

Norco Sight VLT (24:51)

Trek Fuel MX (34:40)

Lal Katana (49:51)

Norco Revolver (58:22)

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Gamux has never done things the conventional way and takes pride in that. But they aren’t being different for the sake of being different, either. Founder Pascal Tinner is back on the show to talk about what they’ve been up to, from their partnership with Reece Wilson’s AON Racing, to the ‘Trophy Truck’ prototype race bike, and a whole lot more.

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AON Racing & Reece Wilson (1:45)

The Sego (14:44)

DH prototypes (22:38)

Body types & bike design (29:03)

The Trophy Truck (33:40)

Riders & building a team (36:32)

2026 & beyond (45:10)

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For November’s Reviewing the News Episode, Mike clues us in on what's been going on in the Cyclocross season so far. Then we have a bunch of bike industry recalls to wade through — some of which are legitimately dangerous — which segways into Mike and Simon trying to understand why Rad Power Bikes is not issuing a recall for batteries that could burn down your house.

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Mike’s Cyclocross Season Update (5:32)

Rad Power Bike’s Battery Problems (15:01)

Can Trek’s Coaster Brake Failures Make Better Cyclists? (24:52)

You Can Still Get Injured on a Peloton (32:56)

Lezyne Floor Pumps at Risk of Exploding (38:58)

Will the Bike Industry Ever Go Back to Normal? (42:44)

Mike’s Madrone Derailleur (46:30)

Charging eBikes Off-Grid (59:27)

Mike’s Heading to Mexico to Fix his Teeth (1:07:02)

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