Description

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 & TIMES

• Trail bike geometry, and a ceasefire in the geometry wars
• Downhill bikes, and their progression
• Trails changing bikes, or vice versa? A chicken or egg problem
• The decline of weight weenie-ism
• Rich Williams — a man ahead of his time
• Size-specific chainstay lengths — a passing fad, or good idea?
• All bikes should be sized for Noah?
• The resurgence of high-pivot bikes, and their tradeoffs

RELATED LINKS

• Ep. 59: Reviewer Reports: Longer-Travel Enduro Bikes
• First Look: 2022 Trek Session

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