I can relate to anyone who disapproves of new standards, because they make swapping parts between bikes more difficult and what not. But as more specific bike categories are evolving there will consequently also be more specific parts, that will help increase performance. We've seen just that with front and rear axles. This standard will require only a change of stem and headset if you're upgrading your fork; so it's a rather mild new standard, which could remain rather cheap thanks to Giant not claiming rights. This and the fact that all three major Suspension companies are in for it, makes the 30% increase in stiffness less likely to be just another marketing gag and thus 1.25 a sensible development. Considering the size of the companies backing the new size it's likely to make the cut and become an industry standard. We'll probably come to like it.

great perspective! awesome ride!- the klinking sound is kinda annoying. thumbs up!!!

I thought he was going to grind the rail with a bmx... this guy had no brains to begin with, and now he's missin' his balls, too

F...in' great! (He's wearing a fullface and doesn't do those stupid flips- really like the guy!)