26 ain't dead - ARRRGH but 32 is ALIVE - the FrankenHoop now rolling near you ....

Pros and cons like nearly every design change, even a seeming disadvantage such as rotating mass can sometimes provide an advantage in certain situations - the gyro effects could provide forces the rider could utilise for either stability or indeed for the opposite - bicycle attitude adjustments.
It's not my natural inclination to buy into the 'latest and greatest' however it will be interesting to see if this brings widespread advantages in competition (likely it's daft for most normal people though)!
yep I agree - always worth fiddling with things. Although some things do need to go into Room 101 after they prove to be a nightmare.
 
I think there is more to be explored in wheelsize for mtb, especially for xc racing it seems relevant. I would definitely be interested to see how a 32" bike responds to terrain. For the wider market standard sizes will probably remain prevalent because of their ubiquity.
 
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