Which new MTB tech trend do you think could benefit your riding the most?

Depending on who you ask, these MTB tech trends are either "yeah!" or "meh."

By Jeff Barber
August 10, 2025

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Mountain bike tech continues to evolve rapidly, and this year it seems like components are seeing even bigger changes than our bikes. Every rider has a different set of priorities when it comes to mountain biking, which means that some of the latest developments will feel more beneficial than others.

For the comments: Tell us which MTB tech trend you think will benefit you the least?

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Fsa77 British Columbia // 2025
Aug 13, 2025

Ok well let's take a look at this. They have been running inverted forks for decades, remember the shiver. Electronic shifting while new w
What problem are we trying to solve here?
24,26,27.5,29,32 all have their strengths and weaknesses depending on what you are trying to achieve.
Gearbox well again what problem are we trying to solve. The detailers have been too notch for 20 years.
They have been running shorter cranks since early 2000 with the short chain stay bikes ie
Transition bottle rocket.
Electronic suspension valving, might make things smoother but good luck when your battery dies. This also falls into what problem are we trying to solve.
I'll admit no idea what a t type drive train is.
Boils dow.n to industry making people believe they need the newest gadget to enjoy riding. Most of it is superfluous junk meant to take your money. Get on your bike ride and have fun. Two wheel gun machines regardless of the overly expensive components you strap on to it.
My two cents I'll step off my pedestal.

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Schmidt911 England // 2019
Aug 14, 2025

Easy answer. None of this expensive and unnecessary junk is going to make mountain biking anymore fun for me. A bike, a trail and human power making it happen. What more do we need?

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musikron 2012
Aug 10, 2025

Better ppg. Helmets that actually fit my giant melon and don't weigh a ton are high on my list.

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PeakLover Colorado // 2014
Aug 15, 2025

I don't need any new upgrades, except for improved comfort (especially saddles). Also better longer shorts.

sscottt Vermont // 2024
Aug 12, 2025

I researched shorter cranks but the dreaded standards issue makes them expensive. Within a couple years when SRAM and Shimano finally join the game it will probably be cheaper.

bpmaiden 2021
Aug 10, 2025

Shorter cranks now. Analytics if I can afford to experiment with various equipment and sensors in the future. Getting a better grasp of what to ride, and how to ride, are often as important to me as owning cool equipment.

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