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The motto of most bicycle manufacturers seems to be: If something works, don\u2019t fix it \u2013 make it better! That\u2019s because no matter how efficient,\u00a0comfortable, sturdy and all-out-wow today\u2019s mountain bikes are, the tweaking and tinkering go on. It is a highly competitive industry with consumers who are very knowledgeable, intensely committed and \u2013 very competitive. Everyone is looking for an edge.<\/strong>
\nThis year\u2019s edge might just be more fun and less travel. Which is one reason that there are more MTBs being produced with \u201cprogressive\u201d geometry: slacker head angles, longer reach and lower stand-over height and even lower bottom brackets. On some bikes, the fork has 10 to 20 mm more travel than the rear. The aim is to make the bikes more lightweight, more efficient and more fun to ride. The result is a mountain bike that performs well on XC trails where lighter weight is important but is also a kick to ride on enduro racing where a sturdy suspension is key.<\/p>\n

Another tweak getting traction in the MTB industry is the increased integration of storage options, which means no more bulky backpacks. More and more companies are coming up with ways of hiding tools in steerer tubes, handlebars, crank spindles, and axles. The key is to create snug fits so there is no rattling as well as an easy way to get to the tools when you need them \u2013 as with the new Trek Fuel EX, below.<\/p>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

Another innovation that appears inevitable on mountain bikes is wireless technology such as Sram\u2019s electronic gears and dropper post. The inevitable wireless boom will also involve suspensions such as Fox Suspension\u2019s automated electronic suspension system, called \u2018Live Valve<\/a>\u2019. Sensors are connected to the front and rear suspension and transmit information to them about the terrain. If the terrain gets steeper, the sensors ensure you get more suspension and it locks itself out when you hit a fire road.<\/p>\n

And, finally, there\u2019ll be more electricity \u2013 and it will be better. The continuing refinement of eMTBs will help transform your electric mountain bike from a speciality leisure two-wheeler into a part of your daily mobility, one that will, ideally, performs just as well on the downhill track as during a commute.<\/p>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

For example, some manufacturers \u2013 such as Bulls and Rotwild \u2013 have anticipated this development by using the MonkeyLink mounting system, which is connected to an e-bike\u2019s battery and allows the cyclist to snap on lights for the morning commute in seconds. Then, if you want to hit the trails in the afternoon, the lights come off at once. The key is obviously to make eMTBs as flexible and practical as possible. This is why another trend that is gathering traction is a system that allows the cyclist to remove the battery to make their ride lighter and turn it into a non-motorized, muscle-powered mountain bike.<\/p>\n

And, of course, inevitably there will be more connectivity. Greyp calls its G6 eMTB the most advanced mountain bike in the world. When available later this year, it will include a 3G module with eSIM, Bluetooth 4.2, a Wi-Fi module and a USB port. It also offers integrated front and rear wide-angle cameras and a host of sensors such as GPS, a 3-axis gyro, a 3-axis accelerometer and a barometer as well as an Android mobile app. The cost? Between 6,500 and 7,500 euros.<\/p>\n

Eventually, this technology will enable brands to boost the biking experience with the addition of, for example, gamification and virtual reality. The point of all this added functionality is not merely to make you buy a mountain bike you didn\u2019t know you wanted but to increase the practicality of making these machines important \u2013 and pleasurable \u2013 parts of urban mobility<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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