After looking back and taking stock of how things went in 2022 in the mountain bike world, I started jotting down some general trends and patterns which I think have all been really good developments – largely from a design and approach standpoint. While there are still looming supply chain issues, product shortages and high prices, it’s never been a better time to be a mountain biker. The bikes of today are simply incredible machines and they’re constantly getting better.
Have a look at the video above and feel free to sound off if you think there’s anything that was left out…
- More dedicated mullet bikes
- Hydraulic bottom out control in non-boutique suspension
- Shock kinematics that play nice with both air and coil
- Improved air spring designs, which help facilitate #3
- Affordable aluminum bikes with flagship features
- Broader size ranges
- Size specific chainstays
- High pivots
- Less anti-squat
