2 Stage Bikes

[WildCards]

http://www.2stagebikes.com/

Has anyone seen these? I don't know whether they work well or not, i'd imagine as an all mountain/freeride rig they have the potetial to be very good and they certainly look cool. Not one for weight weenies though with doubled up rear shocks.

[Rico]

I recall reading a report of someone who had ridden one and said they were pretty cool.

Set the first shock up to be very soft to give quick rebound, thus more grip. Then do a very progressive harder shock for bigger hits.

Makes sense, but shocks like the Cane Creek Double Barrel can do both very well and save a tonne of weight.

[mark.h]

yeah, had the pleasure of playing on one in french alps a couple of years ago, owner was a kiwi called nathan rankin, nice bloke. awesome bike with nice gimic but i was only too happy to go back to my 224. saw them out there again this year but not on a 2 stage.

[horza]

Aren't Kona doing a similar thing in 2008 with the long travel stuff?