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baronKanon 12/3/2020 1:39am
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Isn't Lapierre and Ghost owned by the same company?
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mrks 12/3/2020 1:40am
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Looks like an aliexpress copy of the Pivot Switchblade
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nollak 12/3/2020 2:59am
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baronKanon wrote:
Isn't Lapierre and Ghost owned by the same company?
Yeah I think they are.
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nug12182 12/3/2020 4:36am
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That paint job is terrible. The prototype one the guys at enduro-mtb got looks a lot better: [img]https://s14761.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Ghost-Rioit-enduro-bike-2021-review-test34.jpg[/img]
That paint job is terrible. The prototype one the guys at enduro-mtb got looks a lot better:

Sonofbovril2 wrote:
Interesting choice of rear damper there...
What crank is that???
bermslapper69 12/3/2020 8:14am
12/3/2020 8:14am
29 wrote:
That paint job is terrible. The prototype one the guys at enduro-mtb got looks a lot better: [img]https://s14761.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Ghost-Rioit-enduro-bike-2021-review-test34.jpg[/img]
That paint job is terrible. The prototype one the guys at enduro-mtb got looks a lot better:

Sonofbovril2 wrote:
Interesting choice of rear damper there...
nug12182 wrote:
What crank is that???
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metadave 12/3/2020 9:31am
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After years of dealing with Ghost's extremely bad/slow customer service at a shop level, its pains me to want that frame this much, it looks amazing. I still have PTSD moments of trying to route brake hose through the original RIOT when I see one but maybe they've figured it out this time..... but maybe they'll return my email about where our warranty frame is.... I'll be interested to see how this thing holds up.
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SB14 12/3/2020 9:31am
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Whattheheel wrote:
[img]https://bikerumor-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2021-Ghost-Riot-alloy-mountain-bikes_all-new-aluminum-enduro-all-mountain-trail-MTB-platform_Riot-EN-Full-Party.jpg[/img] I want to take this fine ass whip for a ride right now!!! Drool!!


I want to take this fine ass whip for a ride right now!!! Drool!!
Nice to see a bike with a eightpin dropper post! This is the future
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SB14 12/3/2020 9:35am
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Also, do I see some flip chips? Adjustable geo? Mulletable ?
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metadave 12/3/2020 10:17am
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SB14 wrote:
Also, do I see some flip chips? Adjustable geo? Mulletable ?
Similar to how its better to drop body weight than bike weight, itsbetter to grow a mullet than build a mullet
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Primoz 12/3/2020 1:04pm
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baronKanon wrote:
Isn't Lapierre and Ghost owned by the same company?
They used to be, yeah. And Haibike was part of the group a while ago as well (don't know if they still are). Don't know if it still holds up, but considering the suspension system, I'd say they are still owned by the same owners.

As for 8pinns, considering how the whole cycling industry (not just MTB world) handles tolerances, I'm not sure I want an integrated seat post :D
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Primoz 12/3/2020 1:06pm
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SB14 wrote:
Also, do I see some flip chips? Adjustable geo? Mulletable ?
metadave wrote:
Similar to how its better to drop body weight than bike weight, itsbetter to grow a mullet than build a mullet
Epic.
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metadave 12/3/2020 2:54pm
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baronKanon wrote:
Isn't Lapierre and Ghost owned by the same company?
Primoz wrote:
They used to be, yeah. And Haibike was part of the group a while ago as well (don't know if they still are). Don't know if...
They used to be, yeah. And Haibike was part of the group a while ago as well (don't know if they still are). Don't know if it still holds up, but considering the suspension system, I'd say they are still owned by the same owners.

As for 8pinns, considering how the whole cycling industry (not just MTB world) handles tolerances, I'm not sure I want an integrated seat post :D
Imagine finding the creak with a pressfit bb and an intergraded dropper.....
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Primoz 12/3/2020 9:21pm
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Pedal standing up.

Imagine all manufacturers handling tolerances, making press fit work.
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Rbags 12/4/2020 1:29am
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After listening to the last inside line podcast Im surprised there has been no chat on here about what maxxis are coming out with that is pretty big! Any speculation?
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LLLLL 12/4/2020 2:29am
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baronKanon wrote:
Isn't Lapierre and Ghost owned by the same company?
Primoz wrote:
They used to be, yeah. And Haibike was part of the group a while ago as well (don't know if they still are). Don't know if...
They used to be, yeah. And Haibike was part of the group a while ago as well (don't know if they still are). Don't know if it still holds up, but considering the suspension system, I'd say they are still owned by the same owners.

As for 8pinns, considering how the whole cycling industry (not just MTB world) handles tolerances, I'm not sure I want an integrated seat post :D
Dunno about the 8 pins. Change your peddles or shoes and you might have to buy a new one...
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LLLLL 12/4/2020 2:31am
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Rbags wrote:
After listening to the last inside line podcast Im surprised there has been no chat on here about what maxxis are coming out with that is...
After listening to the last inside line podcast Im surprised there has been no chat on here about what maxxis are coming out with that is pretty big! Any speculation?
Yeah I head it too, sounds like a big deal. My guess is a double down hill or something heavier.
Philip_Rossetti 12/4/2020 2:54am
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Rbags wrote:
After listening to the last inside line podcast Im surprised there has been no chat on here about what maxxis are coming out with that is...
After listening to the last inside line podcast Im surprised there has been no chat on here about what maxxis are coming out with that is pretty big! Any speculation?
It is no secret they were working on some new tyres. If I remember correctly a new shorty, wet scream and a signature Blenki tyre is in the works. They’re probably being released at the sea otter 2021 event if that even happens or at the virtual pond beaver.
bulletbass man 12/4/2020 6:01am
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Aaron implied it was some sort of new tech. Perhaps that stuff the syndicate was testing with some sort of insert preformed into the tire
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metadave 12/4/2020 7:16am
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What at evil needed an update the most?


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Eoin 12/4/2020 7:53am
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metadave wrote:
What at evil needed an update the most? [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2020/12/04/10139/s1200_Screenshot_20201204_081508.jpg[/img]
What at evil needed an update the most?


The answer to your question is "their DH bike", no idea what they are teasing though.
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Philip_Rossetti 12/4/2020 7:56am
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bulletbass man wrote:
Aaron implied it was some sort of new tech. Perhaps that stuff the syndicate was testing with some sort of insert preformed into the tire
But isn’t Aaron working with Kenda?
RiderMikeCheck1 12/4/2020 8:18am
12/4/2020 8:18am
Maxxis: Obviously it's some type of insert. The insert business is booming and margins are huge for those that are successful. Think about the amount of sales if Maxxis creates an insert that is on par or better with the current leaders (Tannus Tubless and Cushcore) and works 'better' or is already part of their tires. Huge for them.

Evil: Obviously it's the new Offering that Dave Weagle posted a few weeks ago.

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RiderMikeCheck1 12/4/2020 8:19am
12/4/2020 8:19am
Maxxis: It's almost certainly some type of insert or integrated tech that does the same. The insert business is booming and margins are huge for those that are successful. Think about the amount of sales if Maxxis creates an insert that is on par or better with the current leaders (Tannus Tubless and Cushcore) and works 'better' or is already part of their tires. Huge for them.

Evil: Obviously it's the new Offering that Dave Weagle posted a few weeks ago.

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nskerb 12/4/2020 8:58am
12/4/2020 8:58am
I really hope Evil re-works the Calling. I think every brand needs to keep around a mid travel 27.5 playful/poppy bike.
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ORTOGONAL555 12/4/2020 3:46pm
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Maxxis should have bought the SpinShield company when it was around. Best insert ever probably but never produced. It's also time they release the breaker tires Syndicate and others ran.
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Big Bird 12/4/2020 4:48pm
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ORTOGONAL555 wrote:
Maxxis should have bought the SpinShield company when it was around. Best insert ever probably but never produced. It's also time they release the breaker tires...
Maxxis should have bought the SpinShield company when it was around. Best insert ever probably but never produced. It's also time they release the breaker tires Syndicate and others ran.
Perhaps they did?
Leo Molloy 12/5/2020 3:01am
12/5/2020 3:01am


I tried making the YETI patent in Linkage. It just keeps throwing errors when the "new" switch system has too change direction. Looks really interesting though. hopefully this new linkage won't require the same amount of maintenance as the current one.
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