10 Bikes That Promised To Transform MTB - But Failed

Every year, we see new tech that bike companies claim will change the world. Sometimes, they do, and sometimes, the tech is forgotten. Martyn Ashton and Rich Payne explore some of the long-forgotten designs and tech that promised to change the world. We look at out-there ideas, such as cable downtubes and linkage-driven front suspension! ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Welcome! 00:13 - Pole Bicycles 01:34 - Cannondale Raven 02:25 - Whyte PRST-1 04:07 - Slingshot 05:19 - Honda RN 01 06:47 - Structure Cycleworks 08:04 - Variangle 09:15 - Klein Mantra 10:13 - Black Math Bikes 11:26 - Allsop Softride Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks: https://gmbn.eu/YouTubeMembership Subscribe to the channel for more! 👉 https://gmbn.eu/Subscribe 🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://gmbn.eu/gmbnshop Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader Looking for MTB Insurance? Check here 👉 https://gmbn.eu/insurance Sign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://gmbn.eu/newsletter Have we missed a bike or component that deserves to be on this list? What tech did you think was going to change the world? Let us know in the comments! 👇 Watch more on GMBN... 📹 Urban Downhill Race In The Streets 👉    • Crazy Urban Downhill Race In The Streets O...   📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gmbn.eu/EditorsChoice 📹 Watch our weekly show, The Dirt Shed Show 👉 https://gmbn.eu/dirtshedplaylist 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 All Love (Instrumental Version) - King Sis Alpha Bae (Instrumental Version) - King Sis Conant Gardens - Matt Large Delusional (Instrumental Version) - spring gang Midwest Diner - Frook #GMBN #GlobalMountainBikeNetwork #MTB #MountainBiking The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond. Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Adventurous and entertaining features Mountain bike skills coaching Technical advice and guidance Mechanical know-how to keep you rolling A place for the riding community with our weekly Dirt Shed Show Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain Orbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Orbea Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool Smith Helmets & Eyewear: https://gmbn.eu/Smith Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin Peaty's Products: https://gmbn.eu/Peatys CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak Watch our sister channels: GMBN Tech - https://gmbn.tech/YouTube Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://embn.me/YouTube Global Cycling Network - https://gcn.eu/YouTube GCN Tech - https://gcntech.co/YouTube Global Triathlon Network - https://gtn.io/YouTube GCN Italia - https://gcn.eu/ItaliaYouTube GCN en Espanol - https://gcn.eu/EspanolYouTube GCN auf Deutsch - https://gcn.eu/DeutschYouTube GCN en Francais - https://gcn.eu/FrancaisYouTube GCN Training - https://gcn.eu/TrainingYouTube GCN Racing - https://gcn.eu/RacingYouTube