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Allied’s Fitz is one of the lightest 140mm-travel bikes we’ve ever tested. So today, Allied’s Director of Product, Sam Pickman, joins us to tell the development story, what inspired the lightweight focus, why they chose a four-bar suspension arrangement, and why he thinks Trail bikes have gotten so heavy over the years. Note: We Want to Hear From You!Please let us know if there’s a topic you’d like us to cover or a guest you’d like us to have on Bikes and Big Ideas. Email us at [email protected] to weigh in.RELATED LINKS:Blister Mountain Bike Buyer’s GuideGet Our Free Newsletter & Gear GiveawaysBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Allied’s Story & making bikes in the US (2:40)The Switch to Overseas Production (5:13)Gravel Bike Success (6:31)Moving into the Mountain Bike Space (7:57)Inspiration for the Fitz (14:36)From Concept to Production (18:35)Travel (22:24)Suspension Design & Geometry (24:33)Prototypes and Testing (34:11)Adjustability (36:30)What’s Next? (50:42)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:The Blister VaultBlister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister Podcast
