# S2 Ep6: Your Bike Is Already Obsolete | The Global Mountain Bike Show ep.6

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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: 2026-06-09T17:27:11+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8914449
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Duration seconds: 1875

## Resource

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: youtu.be/damqRWK-B4w This week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, we dive deep into the world of E-MTBs to discuss whether smaller motor brands are facing obsolescence after a massive industry shakeup. We also break down the latest cycling trend data released by Garmin, including surprising insights on rider habits, average speeds, and VO2 max benchmarks. Finally, the team tackles modern bike aesthetics to answer the burning question: have bike designers gotten lazy, or have we simply reached peak performance? ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Coming Up 00:42 - Welcome to the Global Mountain Bike Show 01:10 - Is Your E-MTB Becoming Obsolete? 04:12 - The Problem with Boutique Motor Brands 08:18 - Breaking Down the Latest Garmin Cycling Data 18:27 - Are Modern Mountain Bike Designs Getting Boring? 22:19 - Function vs. Fashion in Mountain Bike Engineering 23:59 - The Future of Downhill Bike Innovations 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 #gmbn #globalmountainbikenetwork #mtb #mountainbiking

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