36 Inch Wheels Are Here – The April Fools Roundup – Or Is It?
Bigger wheels, faster times, right? It appears that the mountain bike world takes jokes very seriously, going to great lengths to be ridiculous, witty and even marginally sadistic at times. Here we look at a few of the best gags from 1st April to be featured here at IMB and elsewhere on the web.
Focus Big Bird 36″ Wheel MTB
Focus went to great lengths to get this April Fools’ joke off the ground, even building a bike (might we see one in the future?) and getting it tested. Thirty six inch wheels? Yeah, definitely the future…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__FQdJmasJA
“After three years of intensive development, FOCUS have finally lifted the veil of secrecy and revealed the latest stage of mountain biking’s evolution. Alongside the FOCUS XC Team and Florian Vogel, this super-sized bike has come out of development and onto the market. Bike developers and pros stand united: this racing machine marks a milestone in mountain biking history. The Cloppenburg-based brand have once again redefined comfort, speed and grip.
FOCUS presents the all new BIG BIRD 36.”
The MTB Guide to April Fools’ Day
IFHT and The Coastal Crew put together this guide to messing with your riding buddies’ minds. Funny? Yes! It just gets more and more sadistic and potentially fatal the further it goes.
Johnny The Joyrider – Eyez On Ya Line
This slightly mad offering features a rapping rider with poor skills and expletives galore. Daft but a bit of fun.
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Featured on April 1st on IMB: Eyez On Ya Line
