Dan Bacon of Wheelbased on Integration, Active Suspension, & the Future of MTB Tech

Mountain bike tech is evolving rapidly, and patent applications are a great window into what’s coming down the pipeline. So we talked to someone who's very keyed into this world: Dan Bacon of Wheelbased. We discuss cockpit integration (and why some of us hate it); electronic brakes(?!?!); active suspension; automakers joining the fray; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:SRAM integrated brakes (6:28)Shimano electronic brakes (13:35)Ohlins active suspension (19:27)SRAM active suspension (27:13)Shimano automatic dropper post (38:16)Automakers getting into bikes (41:02)Dan’s Big Idea (48:26)RELATED LINKS:WheelbasedShimano Electronic BrakingSRAM Integrated BrakingOhlins Active SuspensionSRAM Active SuspensionShimano Active SeatpostBecome a Blister Member Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.