Other way to think about it: modern trail bikes with setups like these are as capable as a DH bike from (5, 6, 7?) years ago - except way easier to pedal. Of course, a good trail bike can be built lighter and cheaper, but it won't hold up to the abuse or provide the same level of outright performance.
I've stopped weighing my bikes, because ultimately I pedal them up to enjoy the way down. Of course weight still matters, but performance > weight.
April 16, 2021, 11:03 a.m. - Pete Roggeman
Other way to think about it: modern trail bikes with setups like these are as capable as a DH bike from (5, 6, 7?) years ago - except way easier to pedal. Of course, a good trail bike can be built lighter and cheaper, but it won't hold up to the abuse or provide the same level of outright performance. I've stopped weighing my bikes, because ultimately I pedal them up to enjoy the way down. Of course weight still matters, but performance > weight.