What are the WORST new bike trends for 2024

[jdog]

Here are some trends we are seeing in modern bikes

Vote early and often

I will be glad to crowdsource the worst trends that you have spotted as well

BEST bike trends // 2024 edition:

Best bike trends //2024 bike edition

Here are some trends we are seeing in modern bikes Vote early and often I will be glad to crowdsource trends that you have spotted as well I also post a worst bike trends // 2024 edition: https://www.mtbnj.com/forum/threads/what-are-the-worst-new-bike-trends-for-2024.57215/

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[qclabrat]

No one needs to hear your music on a ride, everything on the list is a distant second

 

[rlb]

Hmm seems like all of my choices were popular! But 1000% bt speakers are the worst

 

[Ryan.P]

High pivot trail bikes

 

[mattybfat]

Only because I have it
Cables through headset is probably the dumbest unnecessary trend ever!

 

[icebiker]

Insufficiently long headtubes for tall riders, coupled with silly-short zero rise stems. 😡

 

[rjr44]

No one needs to hear your music on a ride, everything on the list is a distant second

While I agree with this sentiment in principle, do understand there may be non-selfish reasons a person may have music on while riding. There just might be medical reasons for the behavior. Don’t always assume the worst w/o having all the facts.

Granted, no doubt the majority are NOT doing it for medical reasons. Just putting the possibility out there.

 

[Cassinonorth]

While I agree with this sentiment in principle, do understand there may be non-selfish reasons a person may have music on while riding. There just might be medical reasons for the behavior. Don’t always assume the worst w/o having all the facts.

Granted, no doubt the majority are NOT doing it for medical reasons. Just putting the possibility out there.

Trying to think of a reason you couldn't in that case just use a pair of bone conduction headphones?

 

[Steve Vai]

While I agree with this sentiment in principle, do understand there may be non-selfish reasons a person may have music on while riding. There just might be medical reasons for the behavior. Don’t always assume the worst w/o having all the facts.

Granted, no doubt the majority are NOT doing it for medical reasons. Just putting the possibility out there.

What medical condition would force you to listen to music during a bike ride?

 

[stb222]

6’-8’ wide trails?

 

[tonyride]

I would add Superboost on non DH/Enduro bikes.

 

[OddTrickStar]

What medical condition would force you to listen to music during a bike ride?

Stroke, brain injuries, Parkinson’s, dementia, depression for starters

 

[rjr44]

Trying to think of a reason you couldn't in that case just use a pair of bone conduction headphones?

Fair question! Simple answer, ignorance. I don’t have a pair and knew nothing about them. Something to look into for sure. Thanks for the idea!

 

[rjr44]

What medical condition would force you to listen to music during a bike ride?

Not gonna discuss my personal medical info on a public forum but someone has already listed some examples, there are others.

 

[mwlikesbikes]

Not gonna discuss my personal medical info on a public forum but someone has already listed some examples, there are others.

I believe they’re just referring to the people with bluetooth speakers that want to make us listen to the same crappy music they are. Headphones and earbuds are a different story.
The problem with those are when the user has them cranked and can’t hear anything or anyone around them like when I come up to a hiker and I announce my presence multiple times with no response from them.

 

[jdog]

Only because I have it
Cables through headset is probably the dumbest unnecessary trend ever!

This can't be said enough. MFGers say that europe wants this..

 

[jdog]

What medical condition would force you to listen to music during a bike ride?

Fear of nature??

 

[Bike N Gear]

Fear of nature??

If nature is going to attack, I'd rather hear it coming.

 

[Steve Vai]

Stroke, brain injuries, Parkinson’s, dementia, depression for starters

Which of these prevents the use of headphones?

 

[rjr44]

I believe they’re just referring to the people with bluetooth speakers that want to make us listen to the same crappy music they are. Headphones and earbuds are a different story.
The problem with those are when the user has them cranked and can’t hear anything or anyone around them like when I come up to a hiker and I announce my presence multiple times with no response from them.

100%, I get it. I don’t use headphones/buds cuz I do wanna hear what’s around me, hence will look into those bone conductors. I do keep it at a volume where it provides the benefit I need w/o blasting, that said no doubt people can hear mine (don’t use a speaker, just phone audio w/ phone mounted on bars).

My only point here was when judging people without all the relevant info don’t always assume the worst, it’s why there are so many misunderstandings in society as it is.

And again, I know the majority may very well be blasting selfishly, just going on records that it’s not everyone.