Love It or Hate It, Mountain Bikes Aren't As Lightweight as they Used to Be

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Matt and Jeff discuss the current trends around mountain bike weights. Are bikes too heavy, or are they where they should be given how durable and capable they are today?

This discussion covers:

• Examples of specific bikes and their weights
• Why bike weights might be increasing
• The benefits to lightweight -- and heavy -- mountain bikes
• Areas where mountain bikes might be able to cut weight

This is Matt's last episode with the Singletracks podcast so to start the show we talk about some of his most memorable stories from the past 6 years. We'll miss you Matt!

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