Doddy: Behind the Scenes of Mountain Bike Media
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- čas přidán 7. 11. 2023
- Andrew Dodd, more commonly known as Doddy. Workshop mechanic, magazine editor, TV presenter, GMBN Tech presenter & now Global Brand Communications Manager for Mondraker Bikes! Doddy certainly has the CV to back up his opinions on all things MTB.
Doddy on Instagram: / doddstar1979
Mondraker Bikes CZcams Channel: / @mondrakerbikesmtb
Presented by Ben Roberts, a content creator, videographer and photographer working in the e-bike industry for the past 8 years. Its time to bring the personal stories of the industry to the wider world.
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I miss seeing Doddy on YT. His ability to explain and relate things is absolute next level. I knew when he did his love letter to Mondraker build and then also to XT, there was a strong chance he was going, but man, I really miss the guy!
Thanks for commenting! It was great to film this unexpected podcast with Ben, and reflect on stuff from over the years. I'll deffo be doing another one with him, perhaps teaming up with some others. We'll see what happens. In addition to my job at Mondraker, I'll be posting videos on my own CZcams, but I won't be hammering it - just here and there. As often as feels right. I'll always love talking about bikes, and explaining things - so I will scratch that itch for sure! If you have ideas, let me know in the comments on my first video 😉
Hey @@DoddyMTBtechwill you still be getting to Alicante region?
What's your CZcams video name?
Doddy was one of the two main reasons I watched GMBN, Blake being the other. I was bummed when he left but it makes sense. Best of luck on the newest venture.
Great interview, Doddy was my favourite on gmbn as I'm all about tech and detail, he's the guy that I'd like to sit next to on a transatlantic flight next time. Hopefully he wouldn't mind either.
It's great to see Doddy on CZcams again :-) It's Great to hear about his hobbies and new role in more detail. I still feel that owning three mandrakes is doddy's fault :-) 2016 -foxy RR - 2019 - Foxy RR and 2022 Craftyt R. thanks Ben for helping understand that from your great prod cast
Thanks for your kind words. Those Mondrakers really are a head turner
Finally someone say's what happens when you pedal over the limit with a motor. Thanks doddy
My sentiments exactly. I wanted one till I hit that wall of treadmill he described as riding through treacle. Still want one, but all my free time is spent around mountain bikes. E mountain bikes is a whole other sport imo.
Great guest choice ! Loved doddy on gmbn tech and was gutted when he left. It’s been great hearing about his history in the industry
This was brilliant, at 50 I was reading MBUK from the early days, absolutely loved it, loved the mid 90s era when tech was starting to move forwards, loved my Zaskar LE, getting back into biking in recent years, Doddy’s videos on how to were invaluable, absolute credit to the industry
I feel much the same way. MBUK in the 90s was the main driver for me getting more seriously into MTB. Big nostalgia for those early days…
My first mtb was the Peugeot lynx, im probably the same age as doddy,born in 79 so it makes sense...
Love the "Don doddy" of mtb content, gmbn tech is crap without him,im sure he'll smash it up in his new job.
Great podcast thanks 👏👍
You’re very welcome 😀
I think Doddy can walk away from GMBN Tech with the benefit of knowing his immense knowledge not just made the channel what it is today but provided viewers with essential guidance without being patronising or condescending. Nice video Ben, thanks for giving us fans a bit more Doddy. He will be missed.
Totally agree. Few people have the depth of knowledge combined with the huge following that Doddy has in the bike industry. Hope to have more Doddy content coming soon 👍
Thank you! And thank you Ben for inviting me on here. I'll still be around though, and will be posting on my own channel in a completely casual manner!
@@DoddyMTBtechYou are welcome and best of luck in your new career.
Love this. i could sit and listen to stories for hrs
Thanks for your support
Congratulations on your new venture doddy good luck🎉🎉🎉
I have that video that Doddy mentions at 27 mins that he doesn't have himself. I'd be happy to let him have it.
would love to see it again, for old times sake!
I got my wife to contact you via Instagram as I dont have an account there myself. Would be happy to send it to you if you wanted to reply to her and we can make arrangements.
Looking forward to first trip to Malverns this year and seeing Doddy DJ with kids and next generation of bikers!
Nice enlightening, Pod
Glad "D" has found a nice number to get stuck into good luck matey
I never seen the magazine before so I didn't make fun of you !!!
I thinks it's been a good five years since I've seen a mountain bike magazine for sale around here
I don't know if it's been mentioned, but the audio is so quiet. I have to double my tv volume to hear. Same with the previous video.
Thanks for the feedback. I have noticed it is a little on the quiet side after I upload to CZcams. Will remedy the issue for the next one 👍
Great episode!! Great to see Doddy…
Another good conversation, interesting to hear the personal stories, behind the scenes and how things have changed.
Thanks for your kind words
Awesome stoked Doddy is enjoying the TQ motor I was told on paper I’m perfect for that size motor age 48, 5’8” and under 10 stone, I forget I’m on an emtb sometimes and you do have to put effort in I always finish a ride cooked but I’d never do those rides on an analog now every ride not a chance.. I watched his sram GX AXS review last night swatting up that might be my next upgrade liked how he took the whole derailleur apart straight out of the box haha.
Doddy at his finest. He’s even better unscripted. And what a memory. I’m impressed
Great interview and great memories :)
Great stuff. I used to read MBUK back in the day, even remember decking my Scott FX out with the free stickers from one of the issues.
Those stickers were all over my school textbooks, great memories 👍
This is great! It's always been a hobby to fix up old bikes and gift them to people but I learned so much from Doddy's videos about modern standards since getting into mtb and built one from frame up, so thanks Ben & Doddy!
Thanks Jonathan 👍
Wicked pod and great insights! I would crank the mic volume up a bit more for next time! Also you look so much like whistlindiesel 🤣
Cheers for the feedback. Will notch it up a few DB's next time. Just discovered who Whistlindiesel is. I get where you're coming from 😄
DODDY!!!!!
Just about to push the button on a Mondraker Neat Doddy 80kilo I love my analogue Tracer will I be happy with the new TQ motor ...must say I also have a Mondraker Crafty Xr and love it 🤔
The TQ motor is in my opinion the best of the light weight motors. The only issue I find is the range of the bike. My rides are generally less than 2 hours and I'm 71kg so not a concern for me.
Thanks and Great interview would be fantastic to see Doddy at my local bike shops RideOn in Rawtenstall..
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Audio is way too low.struggling to hear anything.
'the want for the most inappropriate bike' line struck a chord
I need to find that line now and make a short/reel out of it! Can you tell me what time it is in the episode?
@@EMTBPodcastit's about five minutes in. You were talking about your mate buying an Orange Patriot and living in Essex. It reminded me of the ridiculous bikes I wanted and how I could convince myself that it would be the sensible choice.
@@tomvarley52 Ah yes, haha. I used to dream of owning a Monster T equipped DH rig, despite living in one of the flattest parts of the UK
volume is REALLY low
I know. It wasn’t obvious when I uploaded it but have hopefully improved the audio on future episodes.
Sadly there’s little I can do now it’s uploaded. Sorry
The sound level is awful! Can bearly hear even at full volume
Sorry, this was one of the first podcasts we recorded and didn’t realise how range dependent the microphones were. Unfortunately if you watch on an android device or an older laptop people seem to have found this one excessively quiet. Sounds ok on my MacBook or IPhone 14.
Massive loss for GMBN!!!! Maybe im completely off the mark, but having Anna as a co presenter, that he has had to carry the entire time, must have been the last nail in the coffin... after the first few weeks of Anna being on the show, I thought that it must be a question of months before either she got fired or Daddy left for greener pastures.
I agree 100% with your view on Doddy and Anna. Now Blake, Rich, Neil & the rest have to carry her. Can they send her out to pasture. She’s clueless and a true definition of a blonde. 🤷🏻♂️