If you want to take on an epic, rugged ride then make sure you upgrade your mountain bike to the new 2014 Horsethief XX1. This new bike will become your companion as you to take on remote destination trails, backcountry riding and singletrack.
The Horsethief model is known as Salsa Cycles' ‘any trail, anywhere in the world’ mountain bike. And the new model does not disappoint -- capable and confident, the new Horsethief can take on big mountains and any aggressive terrain with ease.
Redesigned to incorporate a Dave Weagle’s Split Pivot rear-ends suspension technology, a sleek new geometric design and extremely short 437mm chainstays, the already successful model from the Minnesota-based company has become even more awesome.
Combining aesthetic and ride attributes to enhance overall ride and suspension performance, the new Horsethief is a must have.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Geometric Bike Design
- Bicycle manufacturers could adopt geometric designs for bike frames to meet the demands of riders for comfort and performance.
- Split Pivot Suspension Technology
- Incorporating the Split Pivot rear-ends suspension technology could improve the overall ride and suspension performance of mountain bikes.
- Short Chainstays
- Short chainstays can make a mountain bike more agile and responsive, which could be a disruptive innovation for the MTB industry.
Where This Applies
- Bicycle Manufacturing
- The bicycle manufacturing industry could explore new design options and suspension technologies to create better bikes that stand out in the market.
- Mountain Bike Industry
- The mountain bike industry could improve their products' performance and ride quality by using advanced suspension technologies and incorporating design innovations.
- Outdoor Sports Industry
- The outdoor sports industry could benefit from the emergence of better and more advanced mountain bikes that offer riders the ability to take on challenging terrain with ease and confidence.
