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I agree, we have seen the limits of rear wheel diameter settling in downhill and I think it's difficult to package the big 32" front wheel on most types of bike for an average size human. Feels a lot like we found the ideal size/s already.

There indeed is something to that. Namely the fact that 29"/700c is simply the best possible compromise between factors like handling, rolling resistance, roll-over capability, self-stabilizing forces, frame geometry, fitment, aerodynamics, etc. - all with regard to the fact that the bike still has to ergonomically fit an average-sized cyclist. I really don't understand why the cycling industry is so hell-bent on trying to re-invent the wheel, when this particular optimization problem has been solved for literally over 100 years.

Good to see Them dropping Swat box. Now to get more brands to do the same.

Pbike rumouring size specific wheel size, seems very anti profit margin and a disaster for multiple skus and an aftermarket disaster

Most of you probably won't like hearing this. I certainly didn't. Earlier this week I had a chat with a guy who works in a product management role for Ralf Bohle GmbH, which is the owner of the Schwalbe tire brand. Mainly I asked a bunch of XC racing related questions, about compounds, casings, radial ply, rolling resistance testing, wheter we'll ever see the speediest XC casing with a black sidewall and why they felt they needed to change their naming scheme for casings and compounds. The gist of it is that they are hard at work behind the scenes...

It would be really cool if they kept selling the current aluminum demo with a poverty spec for people that don’t want to refinance their house. For what it’s worth that bike seemed universally liked.

Frame only starting at $6,500?

Especially when they have SO MANY legendary freeride/dh bike names available dripping in heritage. Come on Norco.

This Just In! Stark Motorcycles is going to be joining the MTB world with its EBike Called the Stark “NotaMoto”. This ebike has 80 horse power and a gear box. Apparently they made the decision to join the bike industry after one of the executives said- “ I mean its all bullshit. You can buy an ebike from Specialized at the same price as our motorcycles. But with like 1/1000th the power. We should just put mountain bike wheels on a Varg and just sell it to them. Theyre just in denial that they want a motorcycle and want to...

"Enduro" is dead, time to dust off "All Mountain".

Unfortunately, a 140 mm head tube makes running a dual crown difficult. Oh wait…

Hey all, I can finally take off my very sneaky blue tape camouflage to reveal that yes, I’m reviewing the new Nomad. Because I’ve spent so many years on the old Megatower, I’m framing this as a Megatower vs. Nomad comparison. Especially interesting for me because of the rumors that the Megatower is going away and the new Nomad does not take 29” rear wheels. I only have a couple rides in on the new bike, but so far the geometry feels really good and the bike feels solid and stout. Weirdly I haven’t been able to figure out the...

I think history has proven to never buy a first gen e13 anything

I will be stocking up of clutched shimano's if they ever try to do something stupid like removing the proven shimano clutch.

That makes a lot of sense, I appreciate that. I have been doing this so long I forget sometimes, honestly. I guerrilla marketed One Ghost Industries for the better part of 10 years and never got any flack for it. Different times now and I know I am a bit out of touch. I also don't have a lot of free time to spend in the forums, which sucks all the way around. Two jobs and a family with two younger kids each with an autoimmune disease (on top of my own health issues) makes it difficult. I also haven't...