# S2 Ep2:  Why EVERYTHING Is Getting Cheaper | The Global Mountain Bike Show ep.2

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Podcast: [GMBN Presents The Global Mountain Bike Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gmbn-presents-the-global-mountain-bike-show-869775)
Published: 2026-05-20T10:36:22+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8905776
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Duration seconds: 2170

## Resource

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://gmbn.eu/GlobalMountainBikeShow2 Welcome back to The Global Mountain Bike Show this week we discuss how Specialized have just announced a price drop of up to 27% on their Levo platform, signaling a massive shift in the e-MTB landscape. We dive into whether this is a direct response to high-tech newcomers like Amflow and if we're entering a new era of "factory-to-consumer" value. Plus, we talk about the wild 32-inch "Mega Mullet" wheel setup to see if bigger really is faster, and discuss the science of getting fit while riding with a motor. ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - The Big E-Bike Fitness Debate 01:46 - Specialized Slashes Prices: 27% Off! 05:18 - Direct-to-Consumer vs. Factory-Direct 07:38 - Are Mountain Bikes Becoming Luxury Goods? 11:51 - Benchmarking the New Tech 15:09 - Poll: Is it the Rider or the Bike? 17:53 - 32” MX 23:05 - Is a 32-Inch Wheel Actually Faster? 28:21 - Smart Training: Using E-Bikes for Fitness The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond. Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshop Submit your Photo and V…

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