Today's mountain bikes, especially enduro bikes, have race-ready geometries: In other words, the long reach and flat steering angle in particular allow them to flex their muscles downhill in difficult, steep terrain. This is a good choice for the racing circuit.

It is a tradition and a good thing that the developments of racing bikes find their way into bikes for everyone. But does the development towards more low, long and slack still make sense? After all, many bikes, especially e-mountainbikes, are also bought by average consumers who are reasonably fit in terms of riding technique, but are not professional riders.

This clientele, which is probably far more numerous than the experts, is presumably irritated by the special riding characteristics. As already mentioned, modern geometries come into their own at top speed - something like this feels strange to ride when chugging along. Those who deliver moderate geometries today, on the other hand, are punished in the trade press and by core mountain bikers, but meet the taste of the masses. The result, to compensate for overly progressive geometries: Among other things, steering stabilization, as presented by Syntace as one of the biggest innovations of 2022. (Which of course doesn't just serve to make overly progressive geometries easier to ride.)

The e-mountainbike - also known as the e-SUV - has become an everyday electric bike for many Swiss people. Mounts and threaded eyelets for kickstands, pannier racks and mudguards speak for themselves. The request to manufacturers: make a line for racers and high-skill (e-)mountain bikers in terms of geometry - and build (e-)mountain bikes for normal consumers. Hardcore enduro for everyone makes no sense.