Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In our latest interview, Neil sits down with bike industry lifer, founder of Niner Bikes, longtime consultant, and the man behind Viral Bikes. Neil asks about his past in the bike world—and more specifically, why he decided to build a brand around the Pinion gearbox.

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Outline:
Intro: 0:00
Interview: 1:14
Outro: 29:02

Mentioned Links:
Pinion Review - bikepacking.com/gear/pinion-gearbox-review
Viral Derive Review - bikepacking.com/bikes/viral-derive-review

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Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5" Ape index