Some of the top end frames, I.e. Spec Enduro (heck, maybe even stumpjumper), Yeti 5/6c, Ibis HD3/Mojo3, etc are all impressive frames, they all have their own characteristics, but overall no one is necessarily better than the other, they all do what they were designed to do very well.
Question is, for top end frames like that, is there a real upgrade path? Is something amazing going to come out? Is there anything other than minor evolution from now on?
Likewise for most of shimanos XT range, its all excellent gear, reasonably priced and durable, you gain very little (other than a lighter wallet) by upgrading it. Another example might be the current Pikes and/or Fox 36's. They are more fork than most need and there's not really an upgrade path which doesn't make your wallet a LOT lighter.
Thoughts?
Question is, for top end frames like that, is there a real upgrade path? Is something amazing going to come out? Is there anything other than minor evolution from now on?
Likewise for most of shimanos XT range, its all excellent gear, reasonably priced and durable, you gain very little (other than a lighter wallet) by upgrading it. Another example might be the current Pikes and/or Fox 36's. They are more fork than most need and there's not really an upgrade path which doesn't make your wallet a LOT lighter.
Thoughts?