Why Are So Many Mountain Bikes Going To A High-Pivot Design?

ichitan · 09-18-2023, 07:59 PM

ReapThaWhirlwind · 09-20-2023, 10:35 PM

You haven't seen enough modern trails if you're asking this question.

ichitan · 09-21-2023, 07:06 AM

(09-18-2023, 07:59 PM)ichitan Wrote: Why Are So Many Mountain Bikes Going To A High-Pivot Design?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcGnDYqN3qQ

(09-20-2023, 10:35 PM)ReapThaWhirlwind Wrote: You haven't seen enough modern trails if you're asking this question.

The title is copied from the Youtube video. I find the way it works is interesting. Some others might too.

GirishH · 09-23-2023, 04:18 AM

Haha. Not sure if all this technology helps riding or helps the companies make more money and make the bikes more prone to mechanical issues..

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