The Biggest Flops In MTB Tech | Why Did These Products Fail?

Not everyone gets it right the first time... or the second or third time for that matter either! Bike companies love innovation, but sometimes pursuing the new and interesting can be a windy road, filled with pitfalls and dark turns. We've compiled a list of some of the biggest flops we could think of when it comes to mountain bike and component design, where optimistic companies have made unique MTB products that haven't quite hit the mark.

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - URT Suspension Frames
02:44 - Girvin Flex Stem
04:41 -Truvativ Hammerschmidt
06:57 - Shimano Dual Control
08:13 - Linkage Forks
9:50 - Shimano Airlines
11:12 - The Cannondale Lefty?

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