I need to catch up on the last 10 years of bike technology, where should I start reading?

[Rameshsalvi]

The last bike I bought was a Klein Palomino with Maverick suspension … about a decade ago. Since then, both Speed Test Scrabble Word Finder Solitaire Klein and Maverick have disappeared, wheels have gone to 29 inches, 3 chain rings have become as rare on mountain bikes, everything seems to cost twice as much as it did in 2006, and I seem to know nothing about everything.

So now I need a new bike (probably won't buy till next spring), but I need to educate myself on the new world order before I write a several thousand dollar check. Any advice on good resources that will help catch me up? I'm not a beginner, I've been riding for over 2 decades, but my information is very out of date since I haven't bought a bike since the Bush administration.

 

[scot in exile]

Not able to help you much but my friend is into cycling big time he owns four bikes and the cheapest was $4000 his most expensive was$8500 and that is for something you have to work at to get it moving goodluck in your search and remember you are ten years older

 

[Tal]

Maybe you could try a "pushbike" forum...? just sayin

 

[RKTNMYPKT]

@EasTexRIII can offer some advice

 

[EasTexRIII]

Mountain bike or road bike?
Mnt bikes have gone to 29” because once rolling they roll over large obstacles without feeling too much. But remember thT the bigger wheel is a little harder get going out of the hole. That being said, gearing is lower so with the rear cassette able to have more gears (10-12) you can have a really small high gear cog all the way thru a really large low gear cog, say 11-50ish with a single up front, so not needing 3 front chainrings. Doubles and now singles up front are the way to go.
Disc brake units are far superior to the ones ten years ago. Shimano leads the way.
Speaking of disc brakes, a lot of road bikes now have them but unless you live in or ride in mountains why bother?
I have a new Trek Domine that has urethane dampers built into the seat tube/seatpost juncion to absorb vibes as does the head tube/stem junction up front. Shimano Ultegra is redesigned n lighter, more durable to offer old Dura Ace quality at Ultegra prices.
The BIGGEST improvement to road bikes is the move to 28c tires on wider rims. Running 70 lbs of pressure vs the 110 I use to run. That with the suspension damping seat & head juctions makes the bike more comfortable, rolls over rough surface that is the norm today, which actually decreases rolling resistance making the bike faster n comfy at the same time. They are lighter too.
You can get a really great road or mnt bike @ $3000& up
If you’re going mountain bike, make sure you go with a tubeless setup. That’s the best bang for the buck

 

[Claviger]

Read up on the R1M and Panigale V4S, they're pretty much the benchmark for technology.

Lol nevermind, bike as in pedal bike, not my thing.

 

[Mittzy]

Where does the petrol go in these bikes?

 

[RKTNMYPKT]

Mountain bike or road bike?
Mnt bikes have gone to 29” because once rolling they roll over large obstacles without feeling too much. But remember thT the bigger wheel is a little harder get going out of the hole. That being said, gearing is lower so with the rear cassette able to have more gears (10-12) you can have a really small high gear cog all the way thru a really large low gear cog, say 11-50ish with a single up front, so not needing 3 front chainrings. Doubles and now singles up front are the way to go.
Disc brake units are far superior to the ones ten years ago. Shimano leads the way.
Speaking of disc brakes, a lot of road bikes now have them but unless you live in or ride in mountains why bother?
I have a new Trek Domine that has urethane dampers built into the seat tube/seatpost juncion to absorb vibes as does the head tube/stem junction up front. Shimano Ultegra is redesigned n lighter, more durable to offer old Dura Ace quality at Ultegra prices.
The BIGGEST improvement to road bikes is the move to 28c tires on wider rims. Running 70 lbs of pressure vs the 110 I use to run. That with the suspension damping seat & head juctions makes the bike more comfortable, rolls over rough surface that is the norm today, which actually decreases rolling resistance making the bike faster n comfy at the same time. They are lighter too.
You can get a really great road or mnt bike @ $3000& up
If you’re going mountain bike, make sure you go with a tubeless setup. That’s the best bang for the buck

Did I nail that sh!t or what? I told you Clint was the man!!!!

 

[EasTexRIII]

Did I nail that sh!t or what? I told you Clint was the man!!!!

You always “nail it”