things have been a bit boring from a technological development & innovation standpoint these days (pertaining to big go fast bikes). we've reached a point where most gear works pretty damn good, at a decent strength to weight ratio & reasonable value. we seem to have reached a point of incremental refinement vs radical change. cockpit layout, geometry, suspension technology & travel, and transmissions are nearing a uniform standard. not unlike moto-x, are we reaching a nexus of commonality in terms of an optimum dh platform design?
for better or for worse, it seems like gearbox development has fizzled, and unless one of the majors (sram / shimano) jump into the mix in a serious way, i don't see much happening for a while. given they're in the business of selling boatloads of disposable derailleurs, it doesn't seem in their best interest.
any other areas that might see radical redevelopment in the near or distant future?
for better or for worse, it seems like gearbox development has fizzled, and unless one of the majors (sram / shimano) jump into the mix in a serious way, i don't see much happening for a while. given they're in the business of selling boatloads of disposable derailleurs, it doesn't seem in their best interest.
any other areas that might see radical redevelopment in the near or distant future?