Agreed, however that doesn't mean we can't have a better compromise - a lot of current frames make compromises in areas that don't actually benefit another area. Steep seat angles don't require much if any sacrifice, and good leverage and squat curves cost nothing (except a good engineer... I guess that's expensive).There is no one-bike quiver. A jack of all/most trades is going to have to compromise.
I agree, but it's also worth adding that the standard "seat tube angle" measurement that 99% of geometry charts provide is a virtual angle measurement, so it's hard to even compare this properly. Doing it visually is best for now.-If your (actual) seat tube angle isn't >74 degrees, it probably sucks to pedal on the seat, and wrecks your knees
"But I want to hit some drops..." :/Do you really really need a 6" travel bike that can DH at mach stupid on your local IMBA approved XC loop? Consumers need more education, most of the bikes are pretty good. Of course, the same thing is true with shit like fatbikes. A 6500$ bike that's great for beginners? OK.
Goofy geometry and wagon wheelsNo "Wheel size: 26" wheels because big wheels suck" option?
YES!!!!! How else will I get away from those lycra wearing weirdos on the wagon wheels?Do you really really need a 6" travel bike that can DH at mach stupid on your local IMBA approved XC loop?
Not to mention better refinement of tread patterns. There are a LOT of really fucking stupid tread designs out there.Tire technology needs to continue to improve (more durability without adding much if any weight). Otherwise I think most improvements/changes will be incremental. Bikes are pretty amazing right now and the elite athletes at the highest level of the sport are going to be the ones spurring change based on their needs.
It would be awesome if I could ride my bike via an app. Touchscreen shifting and braking.Bluetooth and wifi.
Yes to all of the above, and can we have goofy hats that say that?MAKE ENDURO GREAT AGAIN.
personally I think the biggest thing that enduro bikes need is for customers to be realistic with themselves. Do you really really need a 6" travel bike that can DH at mach stupid on your local IMBA approved XC loop? Consumers need more education, most of the bikes are pretty good. Of course, the same thing is true with shit like fatbikes. A 6500$ bike that's great for beginners? OK.
That's it. We are discussing first world problems here. Mind if I throw in a question about KitchenAid blenders in the mix?Do you really really need a 6" travel bike that can DH at mach stupid on your local IMBA approved XC loop?
Does RM have an app?It would be awesome if I could ride my bike via an app. Touchscreen shifting and braking.
Never understood why a website would need an app unless they wanted the ability to hack into your personal phone shit.Does RM have an app?
Hello APP, please feel free to rifle through all of my phone's contacts, pictures, facebook and whatever else you want to do! The permissions that some apps request is insane.Never understood why a website would need an app unless they wanted the ability to hack into your personal phone shit.
You mean Derpalized's bong compartment down tube magic?The $9000 enduro bikes should come with tubes, pump, multi tool and hangar on the frame somewhere, so that I don't have to keep giving out the spares in my backpack when your crabon light bike breaks. Looking at you water bottle users....
Agreed. They're all good enough that people tend to spend hours discussing third order effects, whereas picking one blindfolded would yield an excellent bike.I think bikes are pretty damn good these days, esp the enduro/trail market. 10 Years ago these bikes we ride on 30 mile rides any WC dh racer would have killed for. If anything, I think we might be able to make the seat tubes a bit steeper and there is probably some more room for drive train performance/innovation.