As someone that's slightly taller than average with odd body proportions (long torso, short legs) a mullet setup for steep downhill riding has been a benefit. The rear tire on my 29" trail bike buzzes my bum when it gets steep. Does not happen nearly as often with my mullet bike.
I would like to see this test done on something more steep and technical like Showcase Showdown or another North Mountain trail. Thanks for this video by the way.
Do you think the mullet would be more advantageous on an unfamiliar track? Easier to make last minute line choices? I have a Ziggy Link on order for my Druid so we'll see.
Andrew from the video here. My opinion would be yes, a little more manouverable on an unfamiliar track however potentially less forgiving if you take a real bad line and have to roll over some big holes, rocks or roots.
A Pringle, hahah! This was a self-produced project, the guys wanted to make it happen and they did. Focus was a bit off on the talking bits though, huh 😉 Thanks for watching! - Dan at Fanatik
Eric and Andrew are both right about 6', if I remember correctly. I think Eric may be a hair taller. You could give it a go! It doesn't seem like it's bringing major advantages per se (especially for us hobbyists) but that it's more of a ride-feel thing. - Dan at Fanatik
I think the fastest bike is one that a rider feels good on. Sure on paper 29ers are faster than 27.5 but if the rider can´t control it they can´t get the best out of it. Same with mullets
I'd say that was a pretty definitive answer given the constraints of the test - neither one is faster. Maybe not as satisfying, but honestly, it makes sense. Equipment, past a certain level of quality, makes less of a difference than people make it out to in terms of outright performance gains. It primarily comes down to a rider's ability. That said, there are definite benefits to a smaller wheel in terms of comforts and feel; particularly, like you mention, for smaller riders, who won't have to adjust their body position to as large a degree to keep from buzzing their bum. Even so, I doubt there's actual speed differences. Look at Troy Brosnan and plenty other top-level athletes, both male and female. He's 5'6", running full 29'er no problem. Cheers - Dan at Fanatik
As someone that's slightly taller than average with odd body proportions (long torso, short legs) a mullet setup for steep downhill riding has been a benefit. The rear tire on my 29" trail bike buzzes my bum when it gets steep. Does not happen nearly as often with my mullet bike.
Absolutely! Same goes for generally shorter people.
Cheers - Dan at Fanatik
I would like to see this test done on something more steep and technical like Showcase Showdown or another North Mountain trail. Thanks for this video by the way.
We can make that happen ;)
hmm your 1080p resolution feels like 240p
That's Eric's proprietary Jank film technology. Check out more of his inventions at jankcomponents.com/
Cheers,
- Dan at Fanatik
UA-cam is free quit complaining
Thanks for the informative vid! what frame size is the druid?
They both rode XL Druids and were both around 6'1".
- Dan P.
Do you think the mullet would be more advantageous on an unfamiliar track? Easier to make last minute line choices? I have a Ziggy Link on order for my Druid so we'll see.
Andrew from the video here. My opinion would be yes, a little more manouverable on an unfamiliar track however potentially less forgiving if you take a real bad line and have to roll over some big holes, rocks or roots.
I do like a mixed wheel for steep drops..
Good gawd what did you guys use to film this with, a potato?
A Pringle, hahah!
This was a self-produced project, the guys wanted to make it happen and they did. Focus was a bit off on the talking bits though, huh 😉
Thanks for watching! - Dan at Fanatik
What is your height? I wonder if it'll even be an advantage for me at 6'2 or 189cm
Eric and Andrew are both right about 6', if I remember correctly. I think Eric may be a hair taller.
You could give it a go! It doesn't seem like it's bringing major advantages per se (especially for us hobbyists) but that it's more of a ride-feel thing.
- Dan at Fanatik
i think the biggest advantage of the mullet setup is not wiping my ass on the back tire
I think the fastest bike is one that a rider feels good on. Sure on paper 29ers are faster than 27.5 but if the rider can´t control it they can´t get the best out of it. Same with mullets
Need a more definitive answer. Perhaps someone who's a little shorter to do the mullet test.
I'd say that was a pretty definitive answer given the constraints of the test - neither one is faster. Maybe not as satisfying, but honestly, it makes sense. Equipment, past a certain level of quality, makes less of a difference than people make it out to in terms of outright performance gains. It primarily comes down to a rider's ability.
That said, there are definite benefits to a smaller wheel in terms of comforts and feel; particularly, like you mention, for smaller riders, who won't have to adjust their body position to as large a degree to keep from buzzing their bum. Even so, I doubt there's actual speed differences. Look at Troy Brosnan and plenty other top-level athletes, both male and female. He's 5'6", running full 29'er no problem.
Cheers - Dan at Fanatik
The answer is No, the end. You’re welcome.
But the answer was also yes