Because XC is cool again
No but seriously,
riders are either getting older or are less into traditional downhill oriented freeride, so are not feeling like they are pushing the envelope as much. The chin bar won't save me from the types of crashes the rest of my body can't cash.
or similarly, more riders are getting into more non-stop backcountry-ish rides where uphill is as important as downhill and the time it takes to fiddle with and carry extra gear is not worth the effort or time (as as single-speeder you can probably understand less is more)
Jan. 11, 2022, 9:26 p.m. - taprider
Because XC is cool again No but seriously, riders are either getting older or are less into traditional downhill oriented freeride, so are not feeling like they are pushing the envelope as much. The chin bar won't save me from the types of crashes the rest of my body can't cash. or similarly, more riders are getting into more non-stop backcountry-ish rides where uphill is as important as downhill and the time it takes to fiddle with and carry extra gear is not worth the effort or time (as as single-speeder you can probably understand less is more)