Over the past few seasons we’ve seen an increasing emphasis on 29er bikes, mountain bikes with larger wheels. French mountain bike maker Mondraker is now talking about forward geometry as the next evolution for the class of bikes. Continue reading Mondraker Full Suspension Bikes with Forward Geometry
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A New Mountain Bike Standard?
Mondraker, a ten year old bicycle company based in Spain, has announced the upcoming release of what they are claiming will be a new mountain bike standard. The 2012 Podium has features that we have seen before – a carbon fiber frame, internal cable routing and a BB30 bottom bracket; but the feature that they are touting as the new standard is an integrated stem.
The new Podium is a front suspension, hard tail design specifically designed for cross country racing and riding. By integrating the stem as a virtual extension of the top tube, the rider’s weight and center of gravity is lowered on the bike. This increases stability and provides for better pedaling efficiency. Continue reading A New Mountain Bike Standard?