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Oz_Taylor wrote: Have any of you considered that by regulating certain things, other areas might benefit from more research and development? Teams will always choose the most cost effective way of making a bike (or car or whatever) perform better. Maybe instead of spending the next few seasons testing and developing new frames, geometry, forks etc to work with a...

Using 29er as a scapegoat and bound the industry via some money making institution is irresponsible. Do you know Uci actually charges road manufacturers for each frame approved for race? You can't race a frame without the approved sticker. And a regulated sport may also mean improvements to frame and suspension designs are bound by regulations.

Imho, with respect to everyone, I think: -shorter rider will not be disadvantaged by 29ers wheel size if the frame is specifically designed for them. Not many have the resources to produce a short chain stay, longer travel 29er in size S. -if most is on 29er then it says something right...? -27.5 will not go the same route as...

Mountain biking is evolving so fast mainly because its free to do so without interference from bodies like uci. Look at road biking or F1. They look cutting edge but there's no real innovation jumps in sight. The best way forward is to keep it as it is - the best man and machine take the win. I suggest those...