I think bike companies have just priced themselves out of their core market.
The $10-20k dentist porsche owner can always afford the top of the range regardless of the price. But the middle of the range owner isn't looking to spend $6-10k on a mtb unless its for an ebike. Then for an okay entry level mtb it's $3-4k on sale plus gear which is way out of reach and unrealistic to test out whether or not you like a sport, nor attainable for the uni student who has the fitness and youth to enjoy it.
They saw people starting to spend big on ebikes and combined with bored covid shoppers they then wrongly thought there was a correlation to how expensive that means they can then make their normal bikes. In summary, I look forward to more $4k yeti's.
ozzybmx
taking a shit with my boobs out
There have been $20k regular bikes around for 5-6 years now, Spech, Giant, Pivot, Scott and others then the smaller companies like Actofive etc
I know a few on S-Works Evos, nice bikes but those who buy from Spech regularly get looked after.
Yep the rich can always afford it, but I think it's the other 2 groups (the core majority of buyers) that won't come along for the ride.
Hambo
"I did a lot of very fat people"
I'm sure the new Stumpjumper is great but there's no way I'd pay that when the Canyon Spectral exists -
www.canyon.com
Bike test rides in Koblenz
Come and test a wide range of Canyon bikes! No need for an appointment. Our team provides purchasing and sizing advice Mo-Fr 10h-19h, Sa:9h-18h.
www.canyon.com
Rorschach
Didnt pay $250 for this custom title
I'm sure the new Stumpjumper is great but there's no way I'd pay that when the Canyon Spectral exists -
Bike test rides in Koblenz
Come and test a wide range of Canyon bikes! No need for an appointment. Our team provides purchasing and sizing advice Mo-Fr 10h-19h, Sa:9h-18h.
While I know there is an element of bias given you ride a Canyon, I find it hard to disagree with the spec for the price, and the number of decent reviews knocking about
fjohn860
Alice in diaperland
Orange seem to have got their filing in order and have now released their 2025 file storage systems
m.pinkbike.com
EDIT: *Flame suit on* I actually don't mind the look of their phase light moped
Orange Launch Five New Bikes at Eurobike 2024 - Pinkbike
After a rocky start to 2024, Orange Bikes come back swinging
EDIT: *Flame suit on* I actually don't mind the look of their phase light moped
ozzybmx
taking a shit with my boobs out
What a missed opportunity. A company that has already been on the ropes with their niche designs, could have revamped the range to fill the void left by Nukeproof, then appeal to all.
Headstrong decision going with the traditional Orange look could send them packing for good.
beeb
Dr. Beebenson, PhD HA, ST, Offset (hons)
It's not even their traditional look in the cae of the Stage - it looks more like two broken frames from the warranty bin welded together.
Orange seem to have got their filing in order and have now released their 2025 file storage systems
Orange Launch Five New Bikes at Eurobike 2024 - Pinkbike
After a rocky start to 2024, Orange Bikes come back swinging
EDIT: *Flame suit on* I actually don't mind the look of their phase light moped
In the words of our lord and savior Jesus H Christ "Fuck me they're ugly bikes".
ozzybmx
taking a shit with my boobs out
"Fuck me they're ugly bikes".
Thought Specialized were out of touch with their $20k carbon race machines. Along comes Orange, back from the brink of bankruptcy with an ugly $20k eccentric alu eeb and the UK average wage 2.5 times less than ours, coupled with a country financially on its knees. Never mind the market confined to a small crowd of UK fanbois and a few oddballs dotted around the world
I do like the use if the Union Jack in the swingarm just above the pivot, that's really neat.
Rorschach
Didnt pay $250 for this custom title
The most confusing thing about the Orange is I'm genuinely not sure which ones are eebs and which ones aren't...
It's not that obvious from side on.
I'm also in the camp of not minding the looks, although being from Yorkshire there were quite a few knocking around when I grew up
It's not that obvious from side on.
I'm also in the camp of not minding the looks, although being from Yorkshire there were quite a few knocking around when I grew up
ozzybmx
taking a shit with my boobs out
We'll save you from the oddballs and put you in the UK Fanbois crowd
My good mate here, also from Yorkshire has a Clockwork for his hardtail.
They certainly haven't learned from their hiccup, still producing 34 different models of frames and many multiples of that in versions, S, Evo, Pro, Factory...
Ultra Lord
Hurts. Requires Money. And is nerdy.
I’d own one…….
Stage 6 evo or the stage evo.
Just jumped onto their website and holy crap they have so many models hahaha.
Stage 6 evo or the stage evo.
Just jumped onto their website and holy crap they have so many models hahaha.
beeb
Dr. Beebenson, PhD HA, ST, Offset (hons)
The dark metallic green is pretty sick too.