10 Bikes That Promised To Transform MTB - But Failed

Every year, we see new tech that bike companies claim will change the world. Sometimes, they do, and sometimes, the tech is forgotten. Martyn Ashton and Rich Payne explore some of the long-forgotten designs and tech that promised to change the world. We look at out-there ideas, such as cable downtubes and linkage-driven front suspension!

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Welcome!
00:13 - Pole Bicycles
01:34 - Cannondale Raven
02:25 - Whyte PRST-1
04:07 - Slingshot
05:19 - Honda RN 01
06:47 - Structure Cycleworks
08:04 - Variangle
09:15 - Klein Mantra
10:13 - Black Math Bikes
11:26 - Allsop Softride


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