Originally posted by Rowan
You know the biggest impediment to concept bikes becoming reality? The UCI. It outlaws anything that remotely looks like it might beat a diamond frame. It's a bit like the FIA imposing Formula One restrictions on ground-effects, turbocharging, tyres and wings... uhhh they did. Must be run by the same bunch of people.
I agree. The UCI is a bit more lax when it comes to mountain biking and overall I think there's more innovation in the MTB arena.