Originally Posted by
Velo Vol
It's not real cycling, but an indicator of the sport in society at large.
It's the indicator of the performance of one company. I haven't been watching that market closely, but I get the impression that there are a growing number of competitors at a more budget-friendly price point. Meanwhile, I see HS MTB teams in my area growing every year. A good friend is the head coach of one team, and the only sport at that school with more participation is football.