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When the GeoMetron G1 hit the market in 2019, it was truly one of a kind - a bike born on the steep trails of South Wales that pushed 'long, low and slack' geometry to the absolute limit. The result of a collaboration with German manufacturer Nicolai, it was clearly the product of engineers who prized function over (somewhat industrial-looking) form, and soon gained a devout following. For 2025, it's been given an update, and it's looking like a case of refinement rather than revolution.
This story is from the August 2024 edition of Mountain Biking UK.
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