prettier than half the bikes from the last 10 years despite some fairly odd features.
I'm sure the same people bemoaning that most XC bikes look similar these days (flex stay, horizontal shock) will be the same to call this ugly or weird for the sake of weird.
8.5/10, would ride.
I think it looks cool. But... imagine using the lower hand position and then unexpectedly going over the bars. Wouldn't you snap your wrists?
There's a aesthetic that's 'early riser bar with brace' that's not displeasing to that front end. It's a very specific tool, I think it's great.
Now, when they launch the ' straighter faster track' DH bike on 32" with aero frame, that will create a kerfuffle.
The bike looks really good, all it needs the removal of all the suspension, and gears.
It would make a great look for a rigid single speed.

