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Can we have another thread where we get semantic with kinematics.
Announced a while back…
https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/all-new-fox-factory-float-s…
No mention of the LMT damper/tune tho (it was mentioned in a Dialed episode this season).
Engineering diagrams show a revised compression stack.
2021-2023
2024
It might even offer some compression damping this time.
Started one so that we can keep the derailment to a minimum.
Nah, we can just create support with spring force, like always. Or when in doubt, more tokens
New Michelin Wild Enduros? Looks much less mud tyre-esque than the last one - IMO that's what made these so good though (especially here in the UK) so hopefully the previous design won't be discontinued, maybe re-named?
Looks very similar to their Wild AM2
Michelin is still doing the racing line version as well.
new brakes from galfer? ugly as..
galfer doesn't make brakes?
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/sram-patent-shows-smarter-built-in-shockwiz-on-forks-and-shocks.html
I knew this one coming, it felt like Shockwiz and Flight Attendant were both Proof of Concept products before they would be combined and integrated into suspension products.
Going out on a limb here...I could see the future of this tied to your Garmin/GPS computer, the same way I download Routes from RidewithGPS or Trail Forks and load them on my Garmin before I ride new trail systems, you'll also be able to download settings/tune for a specific trail.
In the AXS app, you'll program in your height, weight, frame, wheel size, tires, and riding style. The ShockWiz will adjust your fork and shock in real time based on the trail you're riding. Rocky upper section of a trail - It'll adjust instantly to the optimal settings, flowy middle section - it adds compression damping so you can pump and jump, short punchy climb at the end - suspension adjusts so you can power up it without hitting a lockout lever or hitting a Pedal switch on the shock.
I'm sure Sram will collect Data (it's all about that Data!) from riders through the App based on speed, weight, frame kinematics, number of times you bottom out etc. And will constantly update the "tunes" that you can download. I could also see the App having a little questionnaire after you do a run, "Did that run feel harsh?" "How did the suspension feel over rocks?"
If everything is connected through the App it would essentially make every user a Test Rider, they could use the mountains of Data to improve their products without having to pay a single person, in fact, users would pay for the product and also be the Beta Testers.
Now for a coil shock with a built-in linear encoder
Or a pressure sensor in the ifp chamber?
Not terribly ugly, albeit maybe a little odd compared to the big brands we’ve been using forever.
Galfer rotors and pads are really good. I recommend them to anyone looking for something outside the regular offerings. Considering their position in motorsports, I’m sure their bicycle brakes are going to be solid.
So lessee: 4-piston, top-loading, moto/Hope style levers, Shimano/cup bleed, 2-piece caliper, 1-piece clamp, looks like reach (and maybe bite-point) adjustment (tool required), what else am I missing?
It has a pretty “G” on the side of the caliper. At least 10 braking* horsepower added in with that. Its impressive really
Hows the G gonna break stuff, weak point/stress riser?
Edit: nm, got it; "braking". Need more coffee...
Yeah I just fixed that… I need more coffee too I guess. 🤷♂️
ain't nothin but a G thang
intense m1 is official. no deets on price or geo yet though.
Before people continue to try and call them out that its not 6 bar, Intense are calling it a “6-link” design…. Steber has been saying that on his socials all along.
What do you call those other 2 bits then
I think this might also be a case of internal floating piston in place of a diaphragm.
Sneaky. Went through Instagram posts and it indeed looks like Jeff has been saying that for the whole time, yeah...
Technically correct I guess. 6-link 4-bar...
@FullSend I get what you're trying to say, but... Linkage driven single pivot
certainly a better line than, its the same as the spec enduro, but high pivot!
Official but no price or geo. Is that really official? I wish they would at least give the damn geo already.
Would a combination of both be able to tell you anything about how efficiently the damper is operating?
Interesting shock that Dario is running on his Frameworks enduro rig.