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Do not forget about suspension technology. A mid-range fork today is so much better than a mid-range pogo-stick fork from the 90s. Better forks & shocks as we
by flexd 12y ago
Do not forget about suspension technology.
A mid-range fork today is so much better than a mid-range pogo-stick fork from the 90s.
Better forks & shocks as well as a slacker headtube-angle on most bikes today make todays bike a lot better to handle and ride, and inspire a lot more confidence than a bike from the 90s.
I do agree prices are high, but you do not have to have a $10k carbon bike to have fun or win races.
- mtbcoder 12y agoAlso, narrow/wide chain rings, clutch derailleurs and a far greater range of available gearing options has advanced the entire drivetrain compared to 5, 10 years ago...and lets not forget all the advances in disc brake technology over the years.
- collyw 12y agoYeah, but going from eight to ten cogs on the rear isn't going to make that much of a difference to the rider.
- flexd 12y agoYou are right, but it makes a bigger difference than you suspect. My bike has a 2x10 setup right now, and I am most likely converting that to 1x10 or paying up for a 1x11 setup in the future. Not having to choose between 1-2 on the front and then the back gears simplifies things greatly. In addition you also save some weight, it's a much simpler mechanic with less maintenance and with a newer SRAM Type2 or Shimano Shadow+ Clutch derailleur and a narrow-wide front ring you pretty much can't drop a chain, which is great. The only exception would be if you ride incredibly rough terrain where you bounce a lot, but a very simple chainguide fixes that problem.