How Closely do you Follow New MTB Releases?

New and updated mountain bikes: need to know info or couldn't care less?
By Jeff Barber

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Spring is MTB announcement season, and with the Sea Otter Classic happening in California next week, we’re cresting the wave of annual press releases and product launches. Countless mountain bike brands are vying for your attention which can be exciting — or annoying — depending on how you look at it.

How closely do you follow new/updated MTB releases?

Tell us which MTB launch/update details you find most interesting — or not interesting — in the comments below.

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