When it comes to mountain bike geometry, what would have seemed extreme a few years ago is now commonplace. Bikes have been getting longer and slacker, while stem length has quite literally been cut in half.
So does that mean there’s no room left for development? UK based suspension expert and Fox Shox distributor Mojo would disagree.
In collaboration with German master fabricator Nicolai, the ‘GeoMetron’ project is a radical departure from what even the most progressive mainstream brands are offering. Driven by head-honcho Chris Porter, the GeoMetron bike takes geometry trends of the past few years and extrapolates them decades into the future, combining rulebook-flouting geometry with the latest in suspension technology to create a truly unique bike.
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Never content to rest on groundbreaking laurels, the latest machines coming out of this hothouse of ideas takes two further strides away from convention.
One model incorporates a derailleur-free Pinion gearbox, while the other combines super-slack geo with 29er wheels. Now that’s a bold recipe.
We ventured into deepest darkest Wales to ride these bikes back to back to see whether the hype lives up to reality. Does either of these bonkers bikes actually ride well? Could they really be the future?
What the hell is a GeoMetron anyway?
Isn't a long, slack bike rubbish in the corners?
So what’s special about the suspension?
Doesn't that mean it’s a pig on the climbs?
What’s with the big-wheeled one?
Okay, but a ridiculously long, slack 29er must handle like a barge…
So the 29er is better then?
Didn’t you mention a gearbox bike? What’s that one like?
What’s the point of a gearbox?
Should I buy one then?
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