Hot or Not

As the winter has set in here in Northern Europe, the evenings get longer and we’re running out of things to write about. So without regard to the surrounding world here’s our own list of things that are or will be hot and things that certainly aren’t. Please – think of it as a way to pass time and don’t feel personally offended. We’re not out to bash anyone.

Hot
Riserbar – I’ve said it before and will say it again: It’ll be bigger than the internet.
2X9 – If you’re tough enough you don’t need the granny.
White – it’s the new black.
Hutchinson Python – A true classic and very underrated tire. Also known to be Martinez’ favourite mud-tire.
Cyclocross-racing – the true wintersport of mountainbikers.
100mm front suspension – because it’s mountainbiking.
GPS heart rate monitors – it’s just a really fun toy.
All mountain – because it’s fun and your technical skills will increase.
Clip-on mudguards – so nice on muddy trails.

Not
Barends on riserbars – it’s just a no go.
Flatbar without barends – same thing.
White – it will never be black.
Scwalbe – just because it’s so overexposed in Denmark.
Shoe-covers in mtb-races – so nineties. Are you riding at 49 km/h?
Racereports written in present tense – it’s not actually happening now, is it!? 
Rigid carbon forks – it’s not cyclocross for Christ’s sake.
Any sock that’s longer than the ankle – a non-trendy Italian trend that never should have been trendy.
Skinsuits – because it’s not a time-trial or cross-race.
Clip-on mudguards – makes your bike look like something from a warehouse.

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