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Full Suspension Bikes and SRMR Finish Rates

Conventional wisdom says that the added complexity of full suspension (or some say any suspension) will reduce their reliability to the point of making them a poor choice for ultra-endurance racing. There are several components to this, and, like so much conventional wisdom, data may contradict the accepted story. (more…)

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Why Choose Electronic Shifting for Ultra-Endurance Racing

No matter what I decide about which bike to bring to Silk Road Mountain Race (SRMR) 2026, a few things are pretty firm in my mind   One is electronic shifting.  (more…)

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