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BikeRadar\u2019s tech gurus predict the future <\/p>

By Alex Evans\n <\/p>

Published: Sunday, 24 December 2023 at 10:00 AM<\/p>

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Accelerating into a new year is always exciting.<\/p>

Just over the horizon are a host of unknown releases with potentially ride-changing advances in bike and kit tech.<\/p>

Brands work feverishly to keep moving forwards; forever refining, developing; finessing, all to benefit the rider.<\/p>

But where do we think the industry should be heading? Are brands focusing too much attention in the wrong areas, or are their developments lacklustre?<\/p>

BikeRadar\u2019s gaggle of technical aficionados have donned their thinking caps to predict where MTB tech will go next.<\/p>

From more affordable electric mountain bikes<\/a> and drivetrain duels to perfected geometry and dedicated park bikes, below are the predictions we think will define the next 12 months.<\/p>

Read on for Alex, Luke, Nick, Toms Marvin and Law, Rob and Will\u2019s predictions, or listen to the full podcast below.<\/p>

If drop-bar riding is also your thing, keep tuned for those predictions soon.<\/p>