A lot of folks think mountain bikes were absolutely fine the way they were back in the 90s heyday. Some even think those bikes are essentially the same as modern gravel bikes. Obviously, the industry has changed, with two forces driving it: innovation and marketing. We decided to look at the standards and gimmicks that have become popular—and sometimes contentious topics—to figure out whether they’re worthy innovations or marketing hype. In our third and final video in the series, we cover wireless shifting, flat-mount brakes, 1x12 & more.

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Outline:
Intro 0:00
Flat Mount Brake 0:31
1x12 Drivetrain 3:11
“Downcountry” Bike/Tire 6:01
Tubeless Technology 8:26
Gravel Suspension Fork 10:15
Electronic Shifting 12:27

Related Links:
Part 1: Hub Spacing, Wheel Size & Tire Widths -    • Worthy Innovation or Marketing Hype? ...  
Part 2: Handlebar Widths, Cockpits, and Geometry -    • Worthy Innovation or Marketing Hype? ...  
TUBELESS GUIDE: https://bikepacking.com/news/tubeless...
ELECTRONIC SHIFTING PROS & CONS: https://bikepacking.com/gear/electron...

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