S2 Ep20: Why Are Bike Brands Releasing £10K+ Bikes? | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.20

Why Are Bike Brands Releasing £10K+ Bikes? | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.20

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This week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, Neil, Steve, and Owen dive into the controversial trend of ultra-premium £10k+ bikes and whether collectible limited-edition builds are good for mountain biking. The team also reacts to a wild story of climbers discovering an abandoned e-bike high up in a Lake District gully. Plus, James Pickering joins to discuss cross-country racers leaving the dirt to pursue contracts on the road.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction

01:09 - Hot Topic: £10K+ Superbikes

07:33 - The Most Ridiculous Purchases We've Made

11:14 - Strange Trail Finds

16:31 - What Else Have We Found on the Mountain?

19:27 - XC Racers Making the Move to Road Racing

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