New Bike Trends, 2021

Blister reviewers David Golay and Noah Bodman talk about trends in modern bikes, including a possible ceasefire in the geometry wars; the relative consistency of Downhill bike geometry; the decline of weight weenie-ism; an outrageously long bike from 30 years ago; how all bikes should be sized to fit Noah Bodman; and a whole bunch more.TOPICS & TIMESTrail bike geometry, and a ceasefire in the geometry warsDownhill bikes, and their progressionTrails changing bikes, or vice versa? A chicken or egg problemThe decline of weight weenie-ismRich Williams — a man ahead of his timeSize-specific chainstay lengths — a passing fad, or good idea?All bikes should be sized for Noah?The resurgence of high-pivot bikes, and their tradeoffsRELATED LINKSEp. 59: Reviewer Reports: Longer-Travel Enduro BikesFirst Look: 2022 Trek Session Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.