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metadave 3/17/2021 6:19am
3/17/2021 6:19am Edited Date/Time 3/17/2021 6:21am
Eric W wrote:
Have not checked the whole thread so maybe this has been up but.. Have anyone heard anything about a new Remedy from Trek? Slash got updated...
Have not checked the whole thread so maybe this has been up but.. Have anyone heard anything about a new Remedy from Trek? Slash got updated recently and the Remedy is looking remarkably old now, on paper.. Hopefully they keep the 27.5" wheels and some playfulness in the geometry. In-Frame storage and updated kinematics are on my wishlist.
I've been wondering about the remedy as well since it only has 2-3 kits this year, although it's only 2-3 years old isn't it?

With everyone going for 27.5 wheels on the xs/s sizes, which trek does in the fuel ex, I wonder is the current remedy gets pulled into the slash line and if the remedy comes back out as a slacked mid travel bike again.

I find lots of frame manufacturers really setting with a slacked out 130-140ish trail bike and a 160 enduro for thier main trail lines with maybe a super enduro/park bike and a downcountry bike as book ends.im not sure the remedy fits anymore if trek doesn't keep wheel sizes separate
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juliusk 3/17/2021 7:40am
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For the people that didn‘t saw it. This will probably be the new norco announcement
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DontWorryAboutIt 3/17/2021 7:47am
3/17/2021 7:47am
Julius, I'm mostly interested in the corn emoji's.
Is the corn emoji the new eggplant?
I must know.
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Fred_Pop 3/17/2021 1:57pm
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CandyMuffin wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2021/03/17/10606/s1200_Screenshot_2021_03_17_090837.jpg[/img] Something new here...


Something new here...
New Dorado will come with shorter offset, boost spacing, compatibility with 223mm rotors and apparently new stickers.
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Adventure Time 3/17/2021 10:29pm
3/17/2021 10:29pm
Not sure why I can’t add this photo, but that’s definitely a new dorado
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taifi 3/18/2021 5:39am
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spoon_ wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2021/03/18/10614/s1200_20210318_181432.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2021/03/18/10615/s1200_20210318_181418.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2021/03/18/10616/s1200_20210318_181406.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2021/03/18/10617/s1200_20210318_181353.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2021/03/18/10618/s1200_20210318_181107.jpg[/img]






Cool..: finally
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baronKanon 3/18/2021 5:57am
3/18/2021 5:57am
Norco page missing Range now.
Broken_spoke.photo 3/18/2021 6:10am
3/18/2021 6:10am
That new super deluxe looks awesome! HSC,LSC, and a climb switch. I hope the megneg can will still fit.
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Primoz 3/18/2021 6:13am
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Looks a bit different overall to the current one so maybe it won't be needed? Or the space for tokens will be integrated, like it is on the X2?

But yeah, even though it's limited at least it has adjusters. Which are indexed and numbered, hallelujah.
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bermslapper69 3/18/2021 6:25am
3/18/2021 6:25am
Primoz wrote:
Looks a bit different overall to the current one so maybe it won't be needed? Or the space for tokens will be integrated, like it is...
Looks a bit different overall to the current one so maybe it won't be needed? Or the space for tokens will be integrated, like it is on the X2?

But yeah, even though it's limited at least it has adjusters. Which are indexed and numbered, hallelujah.
Numbered adjusters: for those who never learned to count
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Sonofbovril2 3/18/2021 6:39am
3/18/2021 6:39am
bermslapper69 wrote:
Numbered adjusters: for those who never learned to count
Are you one of those people who still remembers all of the phone numbers in their phone Wink
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Dave_Camp 3/18/2021 7:03am
3/18/2021 7:03am Edited Date/Time 3/18/2021 7:04am
Interesting strategy- posting pictures well before embargos...



Not the best way to keep getting prototype shocks Sad
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krabo83 3/18/2021 7:45am
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spoon_ wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2021/03/18/10614/s1200_20210318_181432.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2021/03/18/10615/s1200_20210318_181418.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2021/03/18/10616/s1200_20210318_181406.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2021/03/18/10617/s1200_20210318_181353.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2021/03/18/10618/s1200_20210318_181107.jpg[/img]






looks like a nice update to the current SD, but just 3 clicks of HSC and 5 LSC seem a bit little? i don‘t need 20 different clicks, but 5-10 should benefit a lot more riders i think.
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spoon_ 3/18/2021 7:55am
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spoon_ wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2021/03/18/10614/s1200_20210318_181432.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2021/03/18/10615/s1200_20210318_181418.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2021/03/18/10616/s1200_20210318_181406.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2021/03/18/10617/s1200_20210318_181353.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2021/03/18/10618/s1200_20210318_181107.jpg[/img]






krabo83 wrote:
looks like a nice update to the current SD, but just 3 clicks of HSC and 5 LSC seem a bit little? i don‘t need 20...
looks like a nice update to the current SD, but just 3 clicks of HSC and 5 LSC seem a bit little? i don‘t need 20 different clicks, but 5-10 should benefit a lot more riders i think.
I mean hey, better than cracking it open and fiddling with shims for HSC
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krabo83 3/18/2021 8:07am
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spoon_ wrote:
I mean hey, better than cracking it open and fiddling with shims for HSC
true, but if you do come out with a new shock, do it proper IMO Smile
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Primoz 3/18/2021 8:28am
3/18/2021 8:28am
Primoz wrote:
Looks a bit different overall to the current one so maybe it won't be needed? Or the space for tokens will be integrated, like it is...
Looks a bit different overall to the current one so maybe it won't be needed? Or the space for tokens will be integrated, like it is on the X2?

But yeah, even though it's limited at least it has adjusters. Which are indexed and numbered, hallelujah.
bermslapper69 wrote:
Numbered adjusters: for those who never learned to count
Yeah, I can't count and I also love going through all 20 clicks and counting them to see if the setting was still in the same place... And wonder if the first click counts or not...

Motorsport has been using indexed, numbered clickers for ages. It makes total sense.
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Werewolflotion 3/18/2021 8:30am
3/18/2021 8:30am
krabo83 wrote:
true, but if you do come out with a new shock, do it proper IMO Smile
With the middle setting being neutral ("0"), odd number of clicks makes sense, but I agree it would be nice to have 7 or 9 total, providing 3 or 4 clicks in either direction of neutral. 5 on the lsc is several less than the current Ultimate, and 3 for hsc feels like they will be releasing an update one year later with more clicks.
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lickmycrinkle 3/18/2021 8:42am
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But are they going to sell them aftermarket? Both metric bikes i've have/had, it's been impossible to buy the exact config I needed from any of the online shops in EU. Especially if your bike was supplied with just an R.
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spoon_ 3/18/2021 9:18am
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lickmycrinkle wrote:
But are they going to sell them aftermarket? Both metric bikes i've have/had, it's been impossible to buy the exact config I needed from any of...
But are they going to sell them aftermarket? Both metric bikes i've have/had, it's been impossible to buy the exact config I needed from any of the online shops in EU. Especially if your bike was supplied with just an R.
Just get a Mara pro Wink
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Primoz 3/18/2021 9:19am
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Have Monarchs been available in different ETEs and tunes? At least with the Monarch you could replace the tune through a P/N spare part. It's much harder in this regard to deal with Super Deluxes... Plus the Trunnions, bearing mounts, etc.

RS should just offer assembly parts for a decent price so people could build their own shocks the way they need them and be done with it Smile
NoahColorado 3/18/2021 9:20am
3/18/2021 9:20am
sspomer wrote:
from new norco vid that went up. (if seen before, sorry) https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/norcobicycles,39699/blog/03/17/2021/entry/3176 [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2021/03/18/10620/s1200_Screen_Shot_2021_03_18_at_10.10.38_AM.jpg[/img]
from new norco vid that went up. (if seen before, sorry)
https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/norcobicycles,39699/blog/03/17/2021/…

Is that a Norco or a Norcolai?
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Primoz 3/18/2021 9:27am
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sspomer wrote:
from new norco vid that went up. (if seen before, sorry) https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/norcobicycles,39699/blog/03/17/2021/entry/3176 [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2021/03/18/10620/s1200_Screen_Shot_2021_03_18_at_10.10.38_AM.jpg[/img]
from new norco vid that went up. (if seen before, sorry)
https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/norcobicycles,39699/blog/03/17/2021/…

I'd rather ride that than a fancy, new, carbon, polished bike. Anyone else?
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luisgutrod 3/18/2021 9:28am
3/18/2021 9:28am
Primoz wrote:
Have Monarchs been available in different ETEs and tunes? At least with the Monarch you could replace the tune through a P/N spare part. It's much...
Have Monarchs been available in different ETEs and tunes? At least with the Monarch you could replace the tune through a P/N spare part. It's much harder in this regard to deal with Super Deluxes... Plus the Trunnions, bearing mounts, etc.

RS should just offer assembly parts for a decent price so people could build their own shocks the way they need them and be done with it Smile
go figure.. I have done this with dvo..
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Mandingo915 3/18/2021 9:57am
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bermslapper69 wrote:
Hinting at an ibis ebike? [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2021/03/16/10604/s1200_34192C0B_D52E_481D_BFB8_F793659494E1.jpg[/img]
Hinting at an ibis ebike?
Probably a good idea for them. I feel like Ibis’ target market would be into an e-ripmo
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Sonofbovril2 3/18/2021 10:34am
3/18/2021 10:34am
Primoz wrote:
I'd rather ride that than a fancy, new, carbon, polished bike. Anyone else?
looks like the mule they used for prototyping the new bike, I wonder if they will release an Alu version?
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Kusa 3/18/2021 4:50pm
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Mwood wrote:
What bout innovation that did take to well.....? A buddy just had some fun on their 9er short travel, had good things to say. [b]Eminent Cycles...
What bout innovation that did take to well.....? A buddy just had some fun on their 9er short travel, had good things to say.

Eminent Cycles files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2021/03/16/eminent-cycles-files-chapter-11-bankruptcy#.YFOpg69KgT4
I always wondered if there is really not a better way for making this look more integrated? It just does not feel right.
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spoon_ 3/18/2021 5:26pm
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Primoz wrote:
Have Monarchs been available in different ETEs and tunes? At least with the Monarch you could replace the tune through a P/N spare part. It's much...
Have Monarchs been available in different ETEs and tunes? At least with the Monarch you could replace the tune through a P/N spare part. It's much harder in this regard to deal with Super Deluxes... Plus the Trunnions, bearing mounts, etc.

RS should just offer assembly parts for a decent price so people could build their own shocks the way they need them and be done with it Smile
just buy extra shims from a suspension/moto place and add remove as desired. want more compression, add some 0.15s. want less rebound take out a shim or 2. shims are all 9mm ID
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