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Once you finish your installation of Auto Desk you can find the make fork button here.
I'm sorry you've been manually designing this whole time Dave
lmao, right next to the "patent this existing design, but make it slightly different" button on the Dave Weagle version.
Wrong. it was a 100% Autodesk project with minor assistance from SRAM. I know the person from Autodesk who did it. SRAM doesn't have 3D Printers or the software. It was a PR piece for the generative software using a client.
https://redshift.autodesk.com/articles/sram-crank-arm
and now please let’s move on…
My real question about any new sram cranks is if they made it so you can remove a dub crank bolt from a factory installation without two people hanging off snipe's on the crank and the 8mm on a ratchet. Terrible galling on dub cranks ever since they released them, I've watched someone sprain a wrist trying to get a dub crank bolt out.
New TLD helmet on Jesse’s feed. Called Flowline, released (or announced) on Friday (3rd). Surprised it’s not an over the ears option like the DropFrame.
TLD Flowline already in stock on some websites ...
Wow, that is… uninspired.
Looks like a kids helmet...
Regarding Autodesk and crank designs, it's not like topology optimisation is a rare thing in the world of finite element software suites... Speaking with my coworker here he mentioned it's been included in FEA suites for the last 15 years, but has seen limited use because of manufacturing limitations. 3D printing removed that. The coworker also mentioned that apparently Abaqus and Ansys recently added the option to take the manufacturing method into account, so the topology optimisation can create a part within negative angles, enabling injection moulding for example.
@metadave I get around the bolt issue by using a meter+ long steel pipe, rest it on my hand on the handlebar and crank on the pedal with my foot. It's been a challenge once or twice, but at least I can do it alone...
it‘s their new budget friendlier helmet compared to the A3.
Josh Lewis to... Scor (with Deity and Marzocchi)
https://www.instagram.com/p/CoHUb-3qjuN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
I understand Marzo and Deity want him, jibby things and all is part of their DNA. But Scor... Anyway.
Makes perfect sense to me. Their philosophy is short CS, playing around bikes.
referenced to Vali Hölls Insta Story, the release date is still ahead :-)
https://www.instagram.com/stories/valihoell/3028123555710666225/
Yeah. Tomorrow.
Kinda surprising they're going that way with a budget helmet - I just picked up a '23 colour A3 from Leisure Lakes in the UK for £95..
Defo, I had to use a 24” breaker bar 🤦🏻
I’ll just leave this here…
that's his worlds bike from last year, it's the dh bike they have tested for a while now
I think the interesting part is the fork. Everything else seems standard fare. Current Codes, current X01 shifter, Super Deluxe coil, nothing out of the ordinary.
Nice Range.
Great Vegemite paint job anyway.
The recently published UCI lists confirm Continental is definitely sponsoring the GT Factory Team, among others.
Seems about right. The leaked photos of the new AXS drivetrain shows just XX on the derailleur.
the new carbon cranks jack moir had on later last season also just said XX.
my guess is xx is staying carbon and x0 are going alu only as their high end enduro/trail group that can take a beating. kinda funny if they stay with carbon x01 DH group.
Do you have pictures of the new carbon cranks?
must‘ve been posted in here if i‘m not mistaken, just search the thread. they were mostly black with small XX branding.
New Demo on the last picture …
The FRAMEWORKS project enters its next phase!
Side note: Interesting how there's basically only 3 truly no-bullshit race bikes left on the market and all three of them were designed at least in part by Dan Roberts.
"there's basically only 3 truly focused, purpose-driven, no-bullshit race bikes left on the market"
[citation needed]