Neko Mullaly Wins Sea Otter DH on His 32” Frameworks “Mega Mullet”

Neko Mullaly has taken a significant victory at the Sea Otter Classic Downhill, piloting his custom Frameworks "Mega Mullet" bike to the top step of the podium. This achievement is particularly notable as Mullaly's machine features an unconventional 32-inch front wheel paired with a 29-inch rear, a configuration that has only recently begun to appear in the public eye. His win demonstrates immediate competitive viability for this radical wheel size experiment.

This triumph is more than just another race win; it marks a pivotal moment in downhill mountain biking's ongoing wheel size debate. For years, the sport has grappled with the merits of 26, 27.5, and 29-inch wheels, often settling on mixed-wheel "mullet" setups. Mullaly, known for his innovative approach and independent Frameworks brand, has now pushed the envelope further, suggesting that the industry's pursuit of speed may not be confined to existing standards.

Mullaly's win isn't just a testament to his skill, but a rather loud, 32-inch statement that the rulebook on wheel sizes remains very much open for rewriting. Expect a few more engineers to dust off their calculators.