All About Bikes

Ep #23: 35 Years of Mountain Biking Innovation with Richard Cunningham

February 06, 2024 07:00 - 2 hours - 88.4 MB

Founder and CEO of Pivot Cycles, Chris Cocalis, sits down with Richard Cunningham to take a look back at Chris' early years in the mountain bike industry and how the framework for Pivot Cycles was built over thirty years ago. From hand built and brazed titanium frames to creating new standards that pushes the industry forward, this episode is chock full of mountain bike history and stories most have never heard.

Ep #22: The New Switchblade; All The Mountains, All The Time

February 06, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

Founder of Pivot Cycles, Chris Cocalis, and Pivot Factory Racing extraordinaire, Ed Masters, walk you through the all-new Switchblade. They touch on all the updates, tech specs, and features of the Switchblade and the next step in evolution for all-mountain bikes.

Ep #21: All About Brice

December 18, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

For this episode of All About Bikes, Kalen sits down with longtime Pivot Athlete and content producer, Brice Shirbach. They explore Brice's career with Pivot, balancing work and family, plus much more!

Ep #20: Getting to Know Hannah Otto

October 03, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

For this episode of All About Bikes, Jens Staudt sits down with Hannah Otto who recently won the World Cup XCM in Snowshoe.

Ep #19: A Slice of Life w/ Jen Zeuner & Anne Keller

September 15, 2023 21:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

For this episode of All About Bikes, Paz sits down with the previous owners of the Hot Tomato in Fruita, Colorado and Patagonia's "Life of Pie," stars Jen Zeuner & Anne Keller.

Ep #18: The New Shuttle AM, E-Mountain Excellence

August 01, 2023 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

For this episode of All About Bikes, the founder of Pivot Cycles, Chris Cocalis, and Pivot’s Director of Engineering, Kevin Tisue, sit down and talk about the exciting new e-bike from Pivot Cycles, the Shuttle AM.

Ep #17: Cross Training w/ Chris Spealler

June 21, 2023 22:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

For this episode of All About Bikes, Paz sits down with renowned CrossFit coach and athlete Chris Spealler. They talk benefits of cross training and how they relate to the bike, as well as the Mid-Season Maintenance program Chris and Pivot are currently releasing.

Ep #16: The All New Pivot Mach 4 SL, A Podium Seeking Missile

May 23, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

For this episode of All About Bikes, the founder of Pivot Cycles, Chris Cocalis, and Professional Pivot rider, Hannah Otto, walk you through the all-new Mach 4 SL. They touch on all the updates, tech specs, and features of this all new XC race machine.

EP #15:The Boys, Meet Ed Masters & Matt Walker

April 20, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

For this episode of All About Bikes, Kalen sits down with Pivot Factory Racing's Ed Masters and Matt walker to talk about their favorite things about America, how the two became friends, and much more!

Ep #14: Retired World Cup DH Racer, Emi Siegenthaler

March 08, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

For this episode of All About Bikes, Paz talks with retired Downhill World Cup racer Emilie Seigenthaler. The two dive into life after racing and keeping up with the PFR team now.

Ep #13: A Sit Down with Bernard Kerr

February 15, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

For this episode of All About Bikes, Kalen sits down with Pivot Factory Racing's Bernard Kerr. They talk Bernard's history with Pivot, his Youtube LSD's and new clothing line BK Sport.

Ep #12: New Year, New Hosts, Meet Kalen & Paz

January 17, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

For this episode of All About Bikes, we introduce and get to know the two new hosts for the lifestyle side of the podcast, Kalen & Paz.

Ep. #11: : The Pivot Shuttle LT, A Bird with Bigger Wings

September 01, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

For this episode of All About Bikes, CEO of Pivot Cycles, Chris Cocalis, sits down with head of R&D at Pivot, Bill Kibler, to walk you through all the features of the all-new, long travel Shuttle LT.

Ep #11: : The Pivot Shuttle LT, A Bird with Bigger Wings

September 01, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

For this episode of All About Bikes, CEO of Pivot Cycles, Chris Cocalis, sits down with head of R&D at Pivot, Bill Kibler, to walk you through all the features of the all-new, long travel Shuttle LT.

Ep #11: The Pivot Shuttle LT, A Bird with Bigger Wings

September 01, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

For this episode of All About Bikes, CEO of Pivot Cycles, Chris Cocalis, sits down with head of R&D at Pivot, Bill Kibler, to walk you through all the features of the all-new, long travel Shuttle LT.

Ep #10: The Pivot Shuttle SL, Trail Riding's New Pulse

August 02, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Lightweight, refined, and crisp handling is what you can expect from the all new Shuttle SL. Pivot Cycles CEO, Chris Cocalis, sits down with Pivot Technical Training Manager, Kalen Boland, to talk all about the Shuttle SL .

Ep #10: The Pivot Shuttle SL, Trail Riding's New Pulse

August 02, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Lightweight, refined, and crisp handling is what you can expect from the all new Shuttle SL. Pivot Cycles CEO, Chris Cocalis, sits down with Pivot Technical Training Manager, Kalen Boland, to talk all about the Shuttle SL .

Ep #9: The Shadowcat, Lithe, Agile, Sharp, Fast and Fun

March 01, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

We introduce you to the newest member of Pivot bike family. A trail-carving expression of blazing speed and feline creative mayhem, the Shadowcat.

Ep #8: The Basics of Suspension Setup

February 01, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

For this episode of All About Bikes, we explore the basics of suspension setup. A topic that may seem simple but is one of the more complex components of mountain bikes. If you are new to suspension setup or want a refresh on your knowledge, this episode of AAB is for you.

Ep #7: The Pivot Mach 6, From Peak to Park

December 09, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

For this episode of All About Bikes, CEO and President of Pivot Cycles, Chris Cocalis, along with Pivot Explorer Brice Shirbach and local Colorado rider Madison Pitts, breakdown the features of the Mach 6’s all-new design and, most importantly, how it rides.

Ep #6: Fox Live, Electronically Controlled Suspension

November 16, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

For this episode of All About Bikes, we speak with Everett Erickson, the head of Mechatronics Engineering Group at Fox, and Chris Cocalis, to explore what could be a standard in the future of mountain biking. A suspension system that reads terrain and adjusts to your riding style. Sounds crazy? It’s already here, and it’s called Fox Live Valve.

Ep. #6: Fox Live, Electronically Controlled Suspension

November 16, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

For this episode of All About Bikes, we speak with Everett Erickson, the head of Mechatronics Engineering Group at Fox, and Chris Cocalis, to explore what could be a standard in the future of mountain biking. A suspension system that reads terrain and adjusts to your riding style. Sounds crazy? It’s already here, and it’s called Fox Live Valve.

Ep #5: The Pivot Mach 4 SL, A Cross Country Rocket Ship

October 07, 2021 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

For this episode of All About Bikes, CEO and President of Pivot Cycles, Chris Cocalis, and Professional Pivot rider Taylor Lideen, walk you through the all-new Mach 4 SL. They touch on all the updates, tech specs, and features of this gravity-defying cross country rocket ship.

Ep. #5: The Pivot Mach 4 SL, A Cross Country Rocket Ship

October 07, 2021 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

For this episode of All About Bikes, CEO and President of Pivot Cycles, Chris Cocalis, and Professional Pivot rider Taylor Lideen, walk you through the all-new Mach 4 SL. They touch on all the updates, tech specs, and features of this gravity-defying cross country rocket ship.

Ep. #4: The Pivot Switchblade, Beyond All Mountain

September 21, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

For this episode of All About Bikes CEO and President of Pivot Cycles, Chris Cocalis, sits down with Pivot athletes Stefanie McDaniel and Rob Drew to walk you through all the features of the all-new, completely redesigned Switchblade.

Ep #4: The Pivot Switchblade, Beyond All Mountain

September 21, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

For this episode of All About Bikes CEO and President of Pivot Cycles, Chris Cocalis, sits down with Pivot athletes Stefanie McDaniel and Rob Drew to walk you through all the features of the all-new, completely redesigned Switchblade.

Ep. #3: The Pivot E-Vault, A Multi-Terrain All-Star

September 07, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

In this episode CEO and President of Pivot Cycles, Chris Cocalis, talks with former professional rider and current Athlete Coordinator, Rachel Wehn, and Pivot Cycles' Regional Sales Representative, Ryan Molony, to discuss Pivot Cycles' first E-Gravel bike, the E-vault.

Ep #3: The Pivot E-Vault, A Multi-Terrain All-Star

September 07, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

In this episode CEO and President of Pivot Cycles, Chris Cocalis, talks with former professional rider and current Athlete Coordinator, Rachel Wehn, and Pivot Cycles' Regional Sales Representative, Ryan Molony, to discuss Pivot Cycles' first E-Gravel bike, the E-vault.

Ep. #3: Pivot E-Vault, A Multi-Terrain All-Star

September 07, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

In this episode CEO and President of Pivot Cycles, Chris Cocalis, talks with former professional rider and current Athlete Coordinator, Rachel Wehn, and Pivot Cycles' Regional Sales Representative, Ryan Molony, to discuss Pivot Cycles' first E-Gravel bike, the E-vault.

Ep. #2: The Pivot Trail 429, a Category Defying Trail Bike

August 24, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

In this episode we sit down with Pivot’s Founder and CEO/President, Chris Cocalis, and Pivot rider, Ryan Coreless, to get first impressions of the recently redesigned Pivot Trail 429. We launched this bike at the beginning of 2021; however, it has a history much older.

Ep #2: The Pivot Trail 429, a Category Defying Trail Bike

August 24, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

In this episode we sit down with Pivot’s Founder and CEO/President, Chris Cocalis, and Pivot rider, Ryan Coreless, to get first impressions of the recently redesigned Pivot Trail 429. We launched this bike at the beginning of 2021; however, it has a history much older.

Ep #1: The New Pivot Firebird, Taking the Enduro Category by Storm

August 10, 2021 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

We kick off our first episode of All About Bikes with Chris Cocalis, founder and President/CEO of Pivot Cycles. We discuss the new Firebird and tell you everything you need to know about the bike. We dive into the history of this EWS darling and the development of the new version; plus, a look at how Chris and Jens torture each other on the trails.

Ep. #1: The New Pivot Firebird, Taking the Enduro Category by Storm

August 10, 2021 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

We kick off our first episode of All About Bikes with Chris Cocalis, founder and President/CEO of Pivot Cycles. We discuss the new Firebird and tell you everything you need to know about the bike. We dive into the history of this EWS darling and the development of the new version; plus, a look at how Chris and Jens torture each other on the trails.

Welcome to All About Bikes Presented by Pivot Cycles

July 28, 2021 22:00 - 33 seconds - 436 KB

An introduction to the All About Bikes Podcast. We will cover a wide range of topics that explore the technical, professional, cultural and emotional life inside Pivot and the cycling industry. We will feature interviews with athletes, get in depth about our technology and the people behind it, and maybe find out what all this orange ice cream is about.

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