The difference in tech, and geo from my 1st full suspension, a 2019 Giant Trance II, 140/150 to a 2023 Specialized Stumpjumper Evo Pro, 150/160 is significant! Especially with an adjustable frame, wheel size, and AXS. Every modification and upgrade I've done has contributed to my riding better, safer, and with more confidence. The one phrase I'll say in my situation is, money buys speed!
we are definitely not done yet with seattubes: too few steep enough, too many still too long and/or interfering with suspension, so droppers are way too short. Thumbnail is a good example here
@gmbntech to answer the first question, yes it did evolved like the dropper and the gear switch are now going digital and save up the environment by reducing the cable parts and to answer the second question, yes in terms of the brakes, go digital
Geometry and standards changed a lot in the last 10 years. Longer, slacker, lower geo then the different standards for BBs, axels, wheels etc. That has calmed down now thankfully. I only see more electronics in the MTB future...and I share Anna's resentment at all the batteries. 😊
Like most hobbies, people get obsessed with the latest gear instead of enjoying the hobby with perfectly good equipment no matter its age or technology.
@@exothermal.sprocket Pointless? No, there is a point. It just seems to have flown over your head quite a while ago. Bike industry is already struggling. Should we just be abandoning new product lines for our old 95 hardtails? Is that really your advice? Be happy with old crap because that's the only way to enjoy our sport! While that's perfectly fine for some people.. it doesn't detract one bit for my love of the sport.. in fact it gets me even more psyched to ride. You're skewed perception is exactly that... an "either or" when it can be both and generally is. If you wanna be that dude riding an old bike... good for you, but don't try and shit on people cause they want upgrades or new product lines.
Manufacturers should contine to offer XL bikes with 27.5" wheels. Some of us come to mtn biking from a bmx background, and prefer 27.5" wheels over 29. Limiting tall riders to 29" wheels only, sucks. We might be a smaller group than tall riders who want 29" wheels, but limiting tall riders who want 27.5" wheels to custom only options is a real brush-off by the industry. Bike companies should offer 1 or 2 suspension bikes in XL to give choices.
@@oterocanyon4224 I agree. I just sized down from a 29” to 27.5” (SB165, earlier model w/o mullet) and I’m much happier. For me, they’re just easier to ride and maneuver. Still plenty of traction and travel.
Me too. I pulled a muscle 3 weeks ago and it's still healing. Being 40 sucks. Used to pull a muscle and be back at it in a few days. Now an injury takes a month to heal
I have to agree with owen. I think a lot of the advancement in the last 10-15 years has settled out for the better. Even 5 years ago, entry level bikes were still primarily not very good based off what we know works now It's very nice to see mtbs at all levels feeling like they all benefit from the technology, and everyone who can at least afford the lower levels still get an amazing bike
Only thing I miss about 2015 is the Print Media - not saying that I don't love this channel and the access and speed of bike news today, just that I liked those magazines of old... especially Dirt.
I miss soft-tails so much, and mainstream steel and titanium hardtails with good compliance. Some modern things I love, like wide bars, short stems, slack head-angles, long dropper posts, 1x drivetrains, 200mm rotors, and 2.6 tires; all great stuff, but I prefer some "older" things, like mechanical groupsets, external routing, soft-tail titanium frames, stanchion covers, quick-realeases, lightweight builds, etc.
27,5 is great for a big tall 250+ pound gorilla. No need to go for 29, only if you can not predict obstacles, and need that extra roll-over ability (and also need more than 6 inches of travel).
DOT fluid has a fairly short shelf life once it’s been opened (as you mentioned, because of how it absorbs moisture out of the air etc) Also, if you have dot 4 in your brakes you can use either dot 4 or 5.1 but can’t use dot 5
Up until 4 years ago i rode my mongoose with pro logic tubing and an amp fork. Now when i hope on my capra with a fox 38 i can't figure out how i even managed a turn, berm or straight line. God bless modern bikes.
Wow i mean you had me at Logic tubing - I feel Mr Ritchey will have forgotten as much as many other expert know about tube shaping - also an Amp fork - very nice - do share a photo with us on the upload - would be great to see the old bike and of course the new bike too! Cheers Owen
I think we have reached the sweet spot on frames and geometry. The experimentation and innovation is now going to be with suspension and components. I've only been riding for 5 years and look at that 2015 Trek top spec with many things that are standard today and wonder if people were against 29ers, 1 by, dropper posts and geometry changes like they are with wireless drive trains and droppers today? Loved the rebuttal on the comments Anna and Owen lol
I can say that at least I was against 29ers and 1x at the beginning. Droppers were a fantastic idea though. I got a crank brothers Joplin back then that constantly broke and needed repairing, but I loved it....
The modern equipment today is so much better than 10 years ago, and a world different from 15-20 years ago. I got rid of my whole fleet of old bikes for the new geometry of today. They are way more fun to ride.
I think 27.5+ gets too much hate. They work great in rocky, rooty, overgrown natural trails with lots of low-speed technical sections. Perfect if you're living in a place that doesn't have those big well-manicured bike parks.
Agreed - 27.5+ tyres can be great in the right conditions - well as can 29er x 2.6 or 2.8 - well assuming you've got the tyre clearance to fit them and run - perhaps 25 will see a return to Plus tyres? What bike are you running with plush plus tyres? Cheers Owen
As an ex instructor I just never got 27.5" or 29" or electric and very happy in 26". Daughter 5'6"carbon Cube hard tail, Son 6ft Stump jumper, myself cube stereo 2012 Race, wife 5" rocky mountain enduro. I recall trying a 29" and it was a NO! from me.. Could never understand the 27.5" when 26" on fast descents is barely enough Centre of gravity. I always bought heavier wall tyres anyway, less punctures.
@@MarvinofMars there is for sure a huge improvement in rollover with 27.5 and 29er! Lots of rooty and rocky trails in my area and my 26 bikes just get bucked around way more.
I have a modern carbon trail bike, but my 2013 Stumpjumper Elite 29er still performs better on tight trails. It is a 150 mm front/130 mm rear and weighs 29 lbs.... and is alloy. I have really modernized it as much as possible over the years, but I paid $4200 for it new, and I have about $2K in upgrades as parts have failed. Basically, bikes have always been expensive. Ironically, I just bought a 2023 Rocky Mtn. Instinct C30. It is a great bike, and I think Rocky is not going under. I believe they are buying time to restructure and slim down the company to prepare for the long-haul... ie. the proposed USA import tariffs on Canadian goods. They need a major investor to give their bikes more exposure outside of Canada.
Many things have changed, but one thing never will; MTB is what you make of it, so for me it hasn't changed, despite economy, tecnology and community being all different to how it once was
I had a 2014 giant glory DH,polished ali frame ,maestro suspention ...that was a hell of a bike, looked like something out of star wars, and still looks futuristic 🤙
I really love that Kid's bikes are 27.5! On the road kids are pushed to 28 as soon as possible since you can't get propper material in smaller sizes... performance wise 520, 559 or 650b should be used way longer - can't get any proper wheelsets
I do believe Commencal is based out of Andorra. I haven’t seen any of their bikes over here on eastern canada but would love to see a few out on the locals.
GT has let go of their sponsered riders, and Redline and Diamondback are also on "pause." I guess if there is a positive note in all of this is that there is a slight chance that maybe they'll make a comeback, as they are not up for sale like so many others have done. Sadly, i do not think this will be the last of this typeof action.
Hel are THE name in brakes. Anna is correct that the calipers and master cylinders are CNC machined and it is all designed and machined in house. They supply top level motorsport teams with kit. I race a 1/4 mile sprint motorbike and Hel supplied me with brake hoses as sponsorship. They are a brilliant company to deal with and in mu opinion, the only place to go for brake related enquiries.
@tim__sadler my steel frame mountain bike lasted five years of daily trail riding on the Wasatch Range, and was still great and I gave it to a friend. Old mountain bikes and bikers were built to last.
@IdahoFatTireBikeFun you got lucky, the 90s bikes lasted a couple of UK rides back then before something had to be replaced. Frames were getting better, but the stuff bolted to them should stay in the past 😂
@tim__sadler different bike, different climate, different uses, etc. While I loved pedaling the Wasatch Range, I do have a near constant desire to visit the UK whenever GMBN, GCN, and EMBN shoot videos in the UK. HAVE FUN AND STAY AWESOME! And eat a Full English for breakfast!
#quiz - Commencal was founded in Andorra back in 2000 by Max Commençal after he parted ways with SUNN (and got some money in from the Andorran Government)... and is still there today
Well quiet nothing can ruin a good ride than the wrong saddle well or wrong grips - many brands now do have very good saddle selection guides - Ergon use a sit bone width and riding usage base for their guide - and for me it works really well - good local dealers are often great at offering demo saddles too - and finally don't forget that setting the saddle up correctly for you and the overall bike fit will make a huge difference too! Cheers Owen
one thing was better 3x11 gears one-by is mostly a hidden price increase if I want to drive with no front derailleur I just have to set it to the middle plate >< I also had to re-set it once in 8 years and that was after a fall not exactly a high maintenance part (the rear on the other hand is 1x per year minimum) what improved for me are brakes, wider larger wheels, forks and shocks I did a comparison same ride between my 2016 bike and a 2024 I set them using the same rules sag etc and I have way more confidence on the new one it's less sketchy and easier I feel the difference with less shoulder and hand pain too, both full fox factory so it's not like im comparing apples to oranges
@@_Jake.From.Statefarm_ but the seat tubes look goofy. Also look at any Santa Cruz, Ibis, the Specialized Enduro, the GT Carbon Force from 2015. All look better than current iterations.
@@chrismitchell4665 Disagree but that's going to be a personal preference. One thing isn't though and that is that modern components and geometry are way better from a performance perspective.
#ASKGMBNTECH - Is rear suspension sag frame specific or shock specific? For example, I f I long stroke my Trek EXe from 60mm to 65mm of shaft travel, should I set sag for a 60mm shock or a 65mm shock? Thanks!
27.5 wheels are infinitely more enjoyable than 29’s. Videos like 50/10 just wouldn’t exist now with the big goofy wheeled bikes. Big wheels were good for XC now they are on everything, makes no sense other than to be a reason for people to buy a new bike and keep the bike industry from failing.
2007-2012ish time was the golden era. Lots of innovation and experimentation, and a lot of cool bikes that came out of that timeframe. I still have a 2009 Trek 69r Single Speed - A factory XC racing hardtail designed as a 26" rear, 29" front mullet, with a sliding rear dropout for dedicated single speed use. It's an incredibly nimble and quick but extremely simple bike with a cheeky name, born out of a time when bike manufacturers weren't afraid of pushing boundaries and making things that might not be appreciated by the reviewers and mindless masses. Would Trek build that same bike today? Would they name it that today? Would any manufacturer? My observation on how all the bikes today are basically the same things, with just very slight variations to avoid patent and trademark violations, indicates not. Manufacturers are too safe and uninspired now, and the bikes all lack flavor and character in comparison.
#ASKGMBNTECH Why hasn't anyone come up with a variable volume container for DOT brake fluid to minimize the air left in the container during storage? Just setting the seed...Cheers!
Important side note for DOT fluid.. you can always replace your fluid with a higher rated (aka you can go from DOT 4 to DOT 5) but you CANNOT go from higher to lower rated.
I'm not a fan of 29". 27.5 is plenty and I'm 6'02"/200ish. Even with 27.5, I occasionally buzz my bum on the back wheel. I don't know how short people ride full 29".
29ers and shorter travel suspension bikes or hardtails work for me and I'm shorter - but longer travel I do prefer the MX wheel size - but perhaps i'm not riding the super steeps that cause the buzz! Cheers Owen
@@thomasprior7492 Mx wheel size for me means 29er front & 27.5 rear - but it could describe many big wheel up front, small wheel in the rear - Specialized and Cannondale have both done it in the past! Cheers Owen
Yes it was, because it was much more about riding your bike on the trails and have fun. Today, everything is marketing, latest and greatest, too expensive, carbon, new standards every week, e-bikes, electronics... Companies dont want you to be happy, they want to make you addicted and constantly spending money...
GMBN, please consider having a mountain bike as evacuation vehicle presentation. In the Hawaiian and Los Angeles wildfires, drivers were tragically killed in gridlock while mountain bike and EMTB riders zipped down the roads and trails away from the fires while carrying about 50 kg of their stuff. A mountain bike was literally a life or death choice.
@demondavejeep huh? A good mountain bike or gravel bike with racks and paniers for bike packing can also easily be usable in an emergency that causes car gridlock.
Really clutching at straws with the dot fluid bike brands sell for the same price you can get a litre for. If you haven’t worked out why they do it then I can’t help you…
What do you think about the evolution of mountain biking and MTB tech over the past 10 years? Are we due a HUGE change?
@@gmbntech We are due for a change to less maintenance and more simplistic bikes I think.
The difference in tech, and geo from my 1st full suspension, a 2019 Giant Trance II, 140/150 to a 2023 Specialized Stumpjumper Evo Pro, 150/160 is significant! Especially with an adjustable frame, wheel size, and AXS.
Every modification and upgrade I've done has contributed to my riding better, safer, and with more confidence.
The one phrase I'll say in my situation is, money buys speed!
we are definitely not done yet with seattubes: too few steep enough, too many still too long and/or interfering with suspension, so droppers are way too short.
Thumbnail is a good example here
@gmbntech to answer the first question, yes it did evolved like the dropper and the gear switch are now going digital and save up the environment by reducing the cable parts and to answer the second question, yes in terms of the brakes, go digital
Geometry and standards changed a lot in the last 10 years. Longer, slacker, lower geo then the different standards for BBs, axels, wheels etc. That has calmed down now thankfully. I only see more electronics in the MTB future...and I share Anna's resentment at all the batteries. 😊
Like most hobbies, people get obsessed with the latest gear instead of enjoying the hobby with perfectly good equipment no matter its age or technology.
so?
@@_Jake.From.Statefarm_ So obsession isn't good for you.
@@exothermal.sprocket Like you obsessing over what other people do with their money?
@@_Jake.From.Statefarm_ Like your pointless directionless questions?
@@exothermal.sprocket Pointless? No, there is a point. It just seems to have flown over your head quite a while ago. Bike industry is already struggling. Should we just be abandoning new product lines for our old 95 hardtails? Is that really your advice? Be happy with old crap because that's the only way to enjoy our sport! While that's perfectly fine for some people.. it doesn't detract one bit for my love of the sport.. in fact it gets me even more psyched to ride. You're skewed perception is exactly that... an "either or" when it can be both and generally is. If you wanna be that dude riding an old bike... good for you, but don't try and shit on people cause they want upgrades or new product lines.
Me still rocking a 26 inch hard tail with bolt on axles 🗿
I rode a 20 inch bicycle so hard in my youth that I finally snapped the rear axle in half inside of the hub.
Manufacturers should contine to offer XL bikes with 27.5" wheels. Some of us come to mtn biking from a bmx background, and prefer 27.5" wheels over 29. Limiting tall riders to 29" wheels only, sucks. We might be a smaller group than tall riders who want 29" wheels, but limiting tall riders who want 27.5" wheels to custom only options is a real brush-off by the industry. Bike companies should offer 1 or 2 suspension bikes in XL to give choices.
I've de-mulleted, a few bikes now and it's only made them better in my opinion. So maybe try looking at mullets and just do a front wheel swap.
@@oterocanyon4224 I agree. I just sized down from a 29” to 27.5” (SB165, earlier model w/o mullet) and I’m much happier. For me, they’re just easier to ride and maneuver. Still plenty of traction and travel.
I am 6ft5 27.5 is great Dartmoor primal
a decade ago I was better
Me too. I pulled a muscle 3 weeks ago and it's still healing. Being 40 sucks. Used to pull a muscle and be back at it in a few days. Now an injury takes a month to heal
The follower mentality of the MTB community is a force to be reckoned with. The bike companies own their thoughts.
I hope 27.5 continues, I'm not very tall and that size really works for me.
I have to agree with owen. I think a lot of the advancement in the last 10-15 years has settled out for the better. Even 5 years ago, entry level bikes were still primarily not very good based off what we know works now
It's very nice to see mtbs at all levels feeling like they all benefit from the technology, and everyone who can at least afford the lower levels still get an amazing bike
I think the refinement in the tech will continue, but the geo seems fairly stable now.
Only thing I miss about 2015 is the Print Media - not saying that I don't love this channel and the access and speed of bike news today, just that I liked those magazines of old... especially Dirt.
Modern bikes are fantastic, but I’m sick of the drab colours, let’s have bright yellow rock shox again and a bit more colours on the frames
@@timberry4250 White rims also
I miss soft-tails so much, and mainstream steel and titanium hardtails with good compliance.
Some modern things I love, like wide bars, short stems, slack head-angles, long dropper posts, 1x drivetrains, 200mm rotors, and 2.6 tires; all great stuff, but I prefer some "older" things, like mechanical groupsets, external routing, soft-tail titanium frames, stanchion covers, quick-realeases, lightweight builds, etc.
27.5 should be for everyone not just kids. I don't want a 29er.
A decade ago I wasn't riding yet. I've only been at this for 4.5 years. So I would have to say modern riding is the best.
27,5 is great for a big tall 250+ pound gorilla. No need to go for 29, only if you can not predict obstacles, and need that extra roll-over ability (and also need more than 6 inches of travel).
I just restored a 2003 Intense uzzi slx with modern suspension and light components and is like riding a bmx with suspension a lots of fun
Sounds so sick!
That does sounds rad - share a picture with us on the upload and we'll try and feature it soon!
Cheers
Owen
DOT fluid has a fairly short shelf life once it’s been opened (as you mentioned, because of how it absorbs moisture out of the air etc)
Also, if you have dot 4 in your brakes you can use either dot 4 or 5.1 but can’t use dot 5
Still rocken the hardtail with 29s .love the content and tech support cheers Owen and Anna let's get to spring and see what 2025 brings 🎉
Up until 4 years ago i rode my mongoose with pro logic tubing and an amp fork. Now when i hope on my capra with a fox 38 i can't figure out how i even managed a turn, berm or straight line. God bless modern bikes.
Wow i mean you had me at Logic tubing - I feel Mr Ritchey will have forgotten as much as many other expert know about tube shaping - also an Amp fork - very nice - do share a photo with us on the upload - would be great to see the old bike and of course the new bike too!
Cheers
Owen
absolutely love my 2.8's.. shame there's so little in the way of options on the market.
I miss my hope mono 6 tie brakes from 20 years ago lol
I think we have reached the sweet spot on frames and geometry. The experimentation and innovation is now going to be with suspension and components. I've only been riding for 5 years and look at that 2015 Trek top spec with many things that are standard today and wonder if people were against 29ers, 1 by, dropper posts and geometry changes like they are with wireless drive trains and droppers today? Loved the rebuttal on the comments Anna and Owen lol
I can say that at least I was against 29ers and 1x at the beginning. Droppers were a fantastic idea though. I got a crank brothers Joplin back then that constantly broke and needed repairing, but I loved it....
Commencal is from Andorra. Great bikes actually...
As a new rider (1 year) I feel like I missed out on some sick colors schemes. I like that sick edgelord extreme lime green.
The modern equipment today is so much better than 10 years ago, and a world different from 15-20 years ago. I got rid of my whole fleet of old bikes for the new geometry of today. They are way more fun to ride.
Thanks for sharing 😁
Yes! The trails were in better condition, so a hardtail worked just fine.
I think 27.5+ gets too much hate. They work great in rocky, rooty, overgrown natural trails with lots of low-speed technical sections. Perfect if you're living in a place that doesn't have those big well-manicured bike parks.
Agreed - 27.5+ tyres can be great in the right conditions - well as can 29er x 2.6 or 2.8 - well assuming you've got the tyre clearance to fit them and run - perhaps 25 will see a return to Plus tyres?
What bike are you running with plush plus tyres?
Cheers
Owen
As an ex instructor I just never got 27.5" or 29" or electric and very happy in 26". Daughter 5'6"carbon Cube hard tail, Son 6ft Stump jumper, myself cube stereo 2012 Race, wife 5" rocky mountain enduro. I recall trying a 29" and it was a NO! from me.. Could never understand the 27.5" when 26" on fast descents is barely enough Centre of gravity.
I always bought heavier wall tyres anyway, less punctures.
@@MarvinofMars there is for sure a huge improvement in rollover with 27.5 and 29er! Lots of rooty and rocky trails in my area and my 26 bikes just get bucked around way more.
Commencal is from Andora, though some will argue France. Love my Meta HT
Commencal is in Andorra, a small country in the Pyrenees.
Yay! The best pairing since Martyn and Blake!!!
#QUIZ. Commencal is from Andorra. Glad the QUIZ is back!! Great show. Happy New Years.
Happy new year! Happy to get it rolling again 😁
I have a modern carbon trail bike, but my 2013 Stumpjumper Elite 29er still performs better on tight trails. It is a 150 mm front/130 mm rear and weighs 29 lbs.... and is alloy. I have really modernized it as much as possible over the years, but I paid $4200 for it new, and I have about $2K in upgrades as parts have failed. Basically, bikes have always been expensive.
Ironically, I just bought a 2023 Rocky Mtn. Instinct C30. It is a great bike, and I think Rocky is not going under. I believe they are buying time to restructure and slim down the company to prepare for the long-haul... ie. the proposed USA import tariffs on Canadian goods. They need a major investor to give their bikes more exposure outside of Canada.
Many things have changed, but one thing never will; MTB is what you make of it, so for me it hasn't changed, despite economy, tecnology and community being all different to how it once was
High rise bars and high stack are the future.
I had a 2014 giant glory DH,polished ali frame ,maestro suspention ...that was a hell of a bike, looked like something out of star wars, and still looks futuristic 🤙
I really love that Kid's bikes are 27.5! On the road kids are pushed to 28 as soon as possible since you can't get propper material in smaller sizes... performance wise 520, 559 or 650b should be used way longer - can't get any proper wheelsets
I do believe Commencal is based out of Andorra. I haven’t seen any of their bikes over here on eastern canada but would love to see a few out on the locals.
Commencal are in Andorra
Everything was always better 10 years ago
Now you use those 10 year old bikes to "down bike" and they still work fine. I will say trails have changed significantly since 10 years ago.
#Quiz Commencal is from Andorra. Commencals are awesome, I’ve got 3 of them at the moment.
GT has let go of their sponsered riders, and Redline and Diamondback are also on "pause." I guess if there is a positive note in all of this is that there is a slight chance that maybe they'll make a comeback, as they are not up for sale like so many others have done. Sadly, i do not think this will be the last of this typeof action.
Does Seattle bike supply still own Redline?
@@TheLp8840 Seattle Bike Supply is no longer an operating business.
Hel are THE name in brakes. Anna is correct that the calipers and master cylinders are CNC machined and it is all designed and machined in house. They supply top level motorsport teams with kit.
I race a 1/4 mile sprint motorbike and Hel supplied me with brake hoses as sponsorship. They are a brilliant company to deal with and in mu opinion, the only place to go for brake related enquiries.
Mountain biking was AWESOME in the 1990s! However, fat tire bikes have made cycling season never end for those of us in the snowy parts of the world!
But the bikes lasted 5 mins and nearly killed you on every run...
@tim__sadler my steel frame mountain bike lasted five years of daily trail riding on the Wasatch Range, and was still great and I gave it to a friend. Old mountain bikes and bikers were built to last.
@IdahoFatTireBikeFun you got lucky, the 90s bikes lasted a couple of UK rides back then before something had to be replaced. Frames were getting better, but the stuff bolted to them should stay in the past 😂
@tim__sadler different bike, different climate, different uses, etc. While I loved pedaling the Wasatch Range, I do have a near constant desire to visit the UK whenever GMBN, GCN, and EMBN shoot videos in the UK. HAVE FUN AND STAY AWESOME! And eat a Full English for breakfast!
@@IdahoFatTireBikeFun🤘🤘🤘
Commencal is from Andorra
Commencal was founded in Andorra
#quiz - Commencal was founded in Andorra back in 2000 by Max Commençal after he parted ways with SUNN (and got some money in from the Andorran Government)... and is still there today
It would be nice to some more comfortable saddles, that’s the only part of my bike that is a pain in the ass.
Well quiet nothing can ruin a good ride than the wrong saddle well or wrong grips - many brands now do have very good saddle selection guides - Ergon use a sit bone width and riding usage base for their guide - and for me it works really well - good local dealers are often great at offering demo saddles too - and finally don't forget that setting the saddle up correctly for you and the overall bike fit will make a huge difference too!
Cheers
Owen
Commencal is from Andorra 🇦🇩
I have transition patrol and still amazing.
In regards to weights, bikes were better. By a huge margin. Lighter bikes are always better. Today or ten years ago.
So in case roadies need a translation, little steps are the same as marginal gains. 😀
ha ha ha - thanks for the translation - yeah perhaps 2025 will be when marginal gains come to MTB!
What margin gains do you recommend ?
Cheers
Owen
one thing was better 3x11 gears one-by is mostly a hidden price increase if I want to drive with no front derailleur I just have to set it to the middle plate >< I also had to re-set it once in 8 years and that was after a fall not exactly a high maintenance part (the rear on the other hand is 1x per year minimum) what improved for me are brakes, wider larger wheels, forks and shocks I did a comparison same ride between my 2016 bike and a 2024 I set them using the same rules sag etc and I have way more confidence on the new one it's less sketchy and easier I feel the difference with less shoulder and hand pain too, both full fox factory so it's not like im comparing apples to oranges
quiz: Andorra
They were definitely cooler 10 years ago. This super steep seat angle trend has made bikes look horrible and looks are really what matters most. 😎
LOL!!!! I too like the more slacked out seat tubes.
Love slack bikes!
You're gonna likely be on the minority side of this one.. Old bikes were ugly as shit imo.. modern bikes look much more aggressive and capable.
@@_Jake.From.Statefarm_ but the seat tubes look goofy. Also look at any Santa Cruz, Ibis, the Specialized Enduro, the GT Carbon Force from 2015. All look better than current iterations.
@@chrismitchell4665 Disagree but that's going to be a personal preference. One thing isn't though and that is that modern components and geometry are way better from a performance perspective.
Press fit bottom brackets. Yeah, just leave that junk behind in 2024.
After spending all of 2024 riding wireless, I’m ready to go back to XTR.
Reasons?
Hope your frame will accept it 😅
#ASKGMBNTECH - Is rear suspension sag frame specific or shock specific? For example, I f I long stroke my Trek EXe from 60mm to 65mm of shaft travel, should I set sag for a 60mm shock or a 65mm shock? Thanks!
27.5 wheels are infinitely more enjoyable than 29’s. Videos like 50/10 just wouldn’t exist now with the big goofy wheeled bikes. Big wheels were good for XC now they are on everything, makes no sense other than to be a reason for people to buy a new bike and keep the bike industry from failing.
2007-2012ish time was the golden era. Lots of innovation and experimentation, and a lot of cool bikes that came out of that timeframe.
I still have a 2009 Trek 69r Single Speed - A factory XC racing hardtail designed as a 26" rear, 29" front mullet, with a sliding rear dropout for dedicated single speed use.
It's an incredibly nimble and quick but extremely simple bike with a cheeky name, born out of a time when bike manufacturers weren't afraid of pushing boundaries and making things that might not be appreciated by the reviewers and mindless masses.
Would Trek build that same bike today? Would they name it that today?
Would any manufacturer?
My observation on how all the bikes today are basically the same things, with just very slight variations to avoid patent and trademark violations, indicates not.
Manufacturers are too safe and uninspired now, and the bikes all lack flavor and character in comparison.
#QUIZ-- ANDORRAAA
My newest bike is from 2015.
Partially why using dot brake fluid for a bike is a bad idea and even sram has figured this out finally and has come out with mineral oil
Commencal=Andorra
#techquiz Commencal are from Andorra
#ASKGMBNTECH Why hasn't anyone come up with a variable volume container for DOT brake fluid to minimize the air left in the container during storage? Just setting the seed...Cheers!
Is it required?
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Because whats the point?
You should be de gassing fluid even from a brand new bottle.
Important side note for DOT fluid.. you can always replace your fluid with a higher rated (aka you can go from DOT 4 to DOT 5) but you CANNOT go from higher to lower rated.
5.1 not 5. 5 is silicone based and cannot be used
Nice bikes
Andorra i think
I'm not a fan of 29". 27.5 is plenty and I'm 6'02"/200ish. Even with 27.5, I occasionally buzz my bum on the back wheel. I don't know how short people ride full 29".
Agreed. I think I'm too small for 29ers, god knows how people get them round the switchbacks 😂
29ers and shorter travel suspension bikes or hardtails work for me and I'm shorter - but longer travel I do prefer the MX wheel size - but perhaps i'm not riding the super steeps that cause the buzz!
Cheers
Owen
@OwenBikeNerd when you say MX wheel size, is that 27,5in (650B) or mixed wheel size like the mullet set-up?
@@thomasprior7492 Mx wheel size for me means 29er front & 27.5 rear - but it could describe many big wheel up front, small wheel in the rear - Specialized and Cannondale have both done it in the past!
Cheers
Owen
Hugh change in the overpriced new bike market is needed. Also, why is no-one on GMBN and EMBN talking about the Canyon battery fiasco??
Moldova maybe
My bike is made from corn🎉
100% it was. 30 years ago it was better still
No kidding, getting tired of linen/resin, electric shifting bikes that look like they were in a bin at a candy store .
Andorra
Commencal was founded in Andorra in 2000 By Max Commencal a
Oh that's rare
I love my 08 Specialized carbon enduro and still ride it today
Yes it was, because it was much more about riding your bike on the trails and have fun. Today, everything is marketing, latest and greatest, too expensive, carbon, new standards every week, e-bikes, electronics... Companies dont want you to be happy, they want to make you addicted and constantly spending money...
This was all true in 2015... it hasn't got any worse or better IMHO
No way! I love technological advances in MTB. Come on we don’t a sport that looked upon as stuck in the past.
GMBN, please consider having a mountain bike as evacuation vehicle presentation. In the Hawaiian and Los Angeles wildfires, drivers were tragically killed in gridlock while mountain bike and EMTB riders zipped down the roads and trails away from the fires while carrying about 50 kg of their stuff. A mountain bike was literally a life or death choice.
owning a bike put your life in danger here .skiing ,hockey,any movement.
@demondavejeep huh? A good mountain bike or gravel bike with racks and paniers for bike packing can also easily be usable in an emergency that causes car gridlock.
@@IdahoFatTireBikeFun no clue lol.
@@_Jake.From.Statefarm_ how so? Please explain in more details.
@@IdahoFatTireBikeFun No I was agreeing with the "huh" part.. I had a tough time trying to figure that out too.
I didn't mtb then so no absolutely not
Really clutching at straws with the dot fluid bike brands sell for the same price you can get a litre for.
If you haven’t worked out why they do it then I can’t help you…
DOT fluid absorbing moisture blown out of proportion?
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Commencal was founded in Andorra
Andorra
Commencal was founded in Andorra