How do I interpret the new MTB naming conventions?
The best way to interpret them is with the visual cheat sheet that is attached to the B2B article. If you're more of a word-learner here is a verbal explanation:
- Old tread pattern number: 1/2/3/4/5/6
- New tread pattern name: Vallnord/Sainte-Anne/Montrose/Gunninson/Brevard/Galbraith
- Old levels: Comp/Expert/Team Issue
- New levels: Comp/Elite/Pro/RSL
- Old constructions: XR (XC/Trail), SE (Enduro), G (Downhill)
- New constructions: XR (XC), XT (Trail), SE (Enduro), G (Downhill)
- Example of full old name: SE5 Team Issue
- Example of full new name: Brevard RSL SE