Nina Hoffmann: Down, But Definitely Not Out

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast

Downtime MTB

Sports, Leisure, Fitness, Health & Fitness, Hobbies, Wilderness

4.9 • 628 Ratings

🗓️ 17 June 2025

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

This week’s episode is a little different as it was recorded in front of a live audience. BOA invited me out to the Leogang World Cup and after the race we went to their office in Mondsee to record an episode with their supported athlete, Nina Hoffmann, in front of the BOA team. I want to say a huge thanks to BOA for inviting me over, it was great to meet the whole team and inspiring to see the focus and attention to detail that goes into the design of every product that features a BOA dial. After seeing that, it’s really no surprise that the products are so good.

Nina literally just bounced back from the biggest crash of her life, off the top of the wall ride in Leogang. We’ll be hearing all about that crazy moment along with how Nina’s dealing with both the physical and mental side of recovery. Nina discusses some of the changes she’s made over the the winter, like bringing on a coach, getting to know a new mechanic and becoming a podcaster herself. It’s an honest, inspiring conversation with one of downhill’s most exciting athletes. So sit back, hit play, and enjoy this conversation with Nina Hoffmann.

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Transcript

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0:00.0	I was already in the air thing like, oh my God, that's going way too far.
0:07.5	Hey everyone, I'm Chris Hall and this is the downtime podcast, the podcast for the tree fans
0:12.1	of gravity mountain biking, taking you deeper into the sport than anywhere else.
0:16.2	This episode is supported by Megura and Wahoo and you can win prizes from both by filling
0:20.4	out our audience survey, which I'll tell you about in just a minute. With Megura and Wahoo, and you can win prizes from both by filling out our audience
0:21.2	survey, which I'll tell you about in just a minute. With Megura's new brake, the Gustav Pro,
0:25.7	they have redefined mountain bike braking. Engineered for e-bikes and gravity riding,
0:29.9	the Gustav Pro delivers more control, later braking points and less arm pump without compromising
0:35.0	on sensitivity and modulation. 40% more pad volume, double the oil volume and thicker rotors means your brakes are powerful
0:41.7	and predictable whatever situation you're in.
0:44.1	But the Gustav Pro isn't just about raw power.
0:46.7	It's about intelligent engineering too.
0:49.1	Like the EasyLink system, which allows for tall free brake hose disconnection.
0:53.0	I fitted the brakes this week and it is so easy.
0:56.0	Just cut the cable to length, push the easy link connect into the lever body until it clicks into place,
1:00.0	no bleeding needed.
1:01.0	Plus with a larger air gap between the pad and the disc, it's also easy to have rub-free brakes all the time.
1:07.0	Whether you're tackling steep downhill runs or powering through e-bike adventures,
1:10.0	the Gustav Pro provides the stability, modulation and confidence you need.
1:14.7	Check them out over at Magura.com and find them at your local Magura dealer.
1:19.0	I've been a huge fan of Wahoo bike computers since I started using them back in 2022, but the latest versions of the element, Bolt and Rome, have seriously raised the bar.
1:27.7	Right away, you'll notice the new colour screen, sharper and easier to read in all conditions.
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