Is unlikely to be a non-pro given the proto tyres on it though, so the spec is interesting regardless. The cranks also look a bit different, but not sure what Amaury has been running before now?
Is unlikely to be a non-pro given the proto tyres on it though, so the spec is interesting regardless. The cranks also look a bit different...
Is unlikely to be a non-pro given the proto tyres on it though, so the spec is interesting regardless. The cranks also look a bit different, but not sure what Amaury has been running before now?
I bet it's Darkside which will be updated with current suspension platform. And it'll be end of an era of traditional Banshee layout with shock horizontally placed into the middle of downtube.
I'm still rocking Banshee Rune ... V1.5, with custom ballbearing suspension links, slackened HA by -2°. Changed drivetrains, forks, wheels but that thing can't get broken. How am I supposed to justify buying a newer frame ?
Yeah, time 2. Geo looks terrible on paper with every model, pinkbike review of the Following v3 was drastic.
They're not terrible though - I think the PB review was kinda looking at it wrong. It's not an efficient xc bike - it's a very capable short travel trail bike. I've got one running a Super Deluxe Air and my Ohlins RXF36 air forks at 140 (which taking into account the A2C of the RXF36s is more like a fox 150) and it climbs better than it has any right to and is really efficient.
They've just updated them to the LS range to include UDH and captured trunnion bolt washers - I'd be surprised if anything else is coming out soon.
They're not terrible though - I think the PB review was kinda looking at it wrong. It's not an efficient xc bike - it's a very...
They're not terrible though - I think the PB review was kinda looking at it wrong. It's not an efficient xc bike - it's a very capable short travel trail bike. I've got one running a Super Deluxe Air and my Ohlins RXF36 air forks at 140 (which taking into account the A2C of the RXF36s is more like a fox 150) and it climbs better than it has any right to and is really efficient.
They've just updated them to the LS range to include UDH and captured trunnion bolt washers - I'd be surprised if anything else is coming out soon.
Anybody heard anything about Evil bikes getting a refresh? Especially the Following seems due for one.
My LBS on Saturday mentioned evil is releasing the Offering in Feb or end of Jan. I dont exactly remember if he mentioned the Following. To be quite honest I always get those two frames mixed up so its one or the other. Or both. But something is coming soon.
My buddy is a rep for Ride Concepts and he told me about a month ago that they were in talks to be acquired by a...
My buddy is a rep for Ride Concepts and he told me about a month ago that they were in talks to be acquired by a "big" company. He couldn't tell me which but that makes sense.
I emailed Ride Concepts about sizing questions and they responded by apologizing for how long the response took. "Holidays are super busy for us plus transitioning into Fox."
I think you're right - looked up the rep's name on LinkedIn and she's been at Fox Factory in Scottsdale for over a year. Wasn't even a Ride Concepts employee, so it sounds like they've already merged.
My LBS on Saturday mentioned evil is releasing the Offering in Feb or end of Jan. I dont exactly remember if he mentioned the Following. To...
My LBS on Saturday mentioned evil is releasing the Offering in Feb or end of Jan. I dont exactly remember if he mentioned the Following. To be quite honest I always get those two frames mixed up so its one or the other. Or both. But something is coming soon.
I think you're right - looked up the rep's name on LinkedIn and she's been at Fox Factory in Scottsdale for over a year. Wasn't even...
I think you're right - looked up the rep's name on LinkedIn and she's been at Fox Factory in Scottsdale for over a year. Wasn't even a Ride Concepts employee, so it sounds like they've already merged.
It’s weird in the UK right now.
Fox have setup their own operation here but Silverfish still import and distribute Fox, RaceFace and RideConcepts.
Fox currently have no plans to handle UK distribution in house, but they are servicing and handling all warranty.
I hope they do more soon, because Silverfish are not great.
Not so much a tech rumor and more just a bike I don't recognize... Top tube/Seat tube area has a bit of a GT vibe but they don't have an XC bike currently...
Not so much a tech rumor and more just a bike I don't recognize... Top tube/Seat tube area has a bit of a GT vibe but...
Not so much a tech rumor and more just a bike I don't recognize... Top tube/Seat tube area has a bit of a GT vibe but they don't have an XC bike currently...
Not so much a tech rumor and more just a bike I don't recognize... Top tube/Seat tube area has a bit of a GT vibe but...
Not so much a tech rumor and more just a bike I don't recognize... Top tube/Seat tube area has a bit of a GT vibe but they don't have an XC bike currently...
Once I look past the front brake hose routing, I think I see a Lightcarbon FS958 frame.
My gut reaction to that frame as I absently scrolled was 'oh, the new Evil has a new suspension platform,' but evidently not. Rear triangle, a lot of the lines give off Evil vibes.
New Saint Crank on Jacksons Bike? I believe the old Saints are not direct mount, so no chance to fit an O-Chain?
New Saint Crank on Jacksons Bike? I believe the old Saints are not direct mount, so no chance to fit an O-Chain?
Yes - in the roller door podcast from SC. They mentioned to have received new prototype Saint cranks in Les Gets / Andora/ Loudenvielle (cannot recal which venue it was). They immediately went to a O chain with the new direct mount.
Yes - in the roller door podcast from SC. They mentioned to have received new prototype Saint cranks in Les Gets / Andora/ Loudenvielle (cannot recal...
Yes - in the roller door podcast from SC. They mentioned to have received new prototype Saint cranks in Les Gets / Andora/ Loudenvielle (cannot recal which venue it was). They immediately went to a O chain with the new direct mount.
I hope this means that Shimano will make a 104BCD spider for their direct mount cranks, as the only ones that are available currently are aliexpress ones, which I wouldn't trust on any crank never mind a downhill spec crank like a Saint. I am assuming there is a reason why there are no good aftermarket options but I'd love to know why, because I know I would buy one if it existed!
Also does anyone have any updates on the upcoming SRAM Maven brakes? They've been out in the wild for ages now, and look to be relatively close to production
Yes - in the roller door podcast from SC. They mentioned to have received new prototype Saint cranks in Les Gets / Andora/ Loudenvielle (cannot recal...
Yes - in the roller door podcast from SC. They mentioned to have received new prototype Saint cranks in Les Gets / Andora/ Loudenvielle (cannot recal which venue it was). They immediately went to a O chain with the new direct mount.
I hope this means that Shimano will make a 104BCD spider for their direct mount cranks, as the only ones that are available currently are aliexpress...
I hope this means that Shimano will make a 104BCD spider for their direct mount cranks, as the only ones that are available currently are aliexpress ones, which I wouldn't trust on any crank never mind a downhill spec crank like a Saint. I am assuming there is a reason why there are no good aftermarket options but I'd love to know why, because I know I would buy one if it existed!
Also does anyone have any updates on the upcoming SRAM Maven brakes? They've been out in the wild for ages now, and look to be relatively close to production
I would assume the new direct mount Saint would just use the direct mount chainrings as their other direct mount MTB cranks. Just curious, is there a reason why you would prefer a direct mount crank -> spider -> 104BCD chainring over a direct mount crank -> direct mount chainring?
Yes - in the roller door podcast from SC. They mentioned to have received new prototype Saint cranks in Les Gets / Andora/ Loudenvielle (cannot recal...
Yes - in the roller door podcast from SC. They mentioned to have received new prototype Saint cranks in Les Gets / Andora/ Loudenvielle (cannot recal which venue it was). They immediately went to a O chain with the new direct mount.
I hope this means that Shimano will make a 104BCD spider for their direct mount cranks, as the only ones that are available currently are aliexpress...
I hope this means that Shimano will make a 104BCD spider for their direct mount cranks, as the only ones that are available currently are aliexpress ones, which I wouldn't trust on any crank never mind a downhill spec crank like a Saint. I am assuming there is a reason why there are no good aftermarket options but I'd love to know why, because I know I would buy one if it existed!
Also does anyone have any updates on the upcoming SRAM Maven brakes? They've been out in the wild for ages now, and look to be relatively close to production
I would assume the new direct mount Saint would just use the direct mount chainrings as their other direct mount MTB cranks. Just curious, is there...
I would assume the new direct mount Saint would just use the direct mount chainrings as their other direct mount MTB cranks. Just curious, is there a reason why you would prefer a direct mount crank -> spider -> 104BCD chainring over a direct mount crank -> direct mount chainring?
It looks better to me than the Shimano direct mount chainrings (subjective but looks do matter to an extent), and it also allows for more options such as very durable steel chainrings like those made by Burgtec, amongst others
Due to the fabric being pretty tight you can see some of the linkage. Quite frankly it kind of looks the same. I may be missing something though, I dont exactly have a huge crush on YT frames myself so I dont know them well.
Is unlikely to be a non-pro given the proto tyres on it though, so the spec is interesting regardless. The cranks also look a bit different, but not sure what Amaury has been running before now?
Race Face Atlas
I bet it's Darkside which will be updated with current suspension platform. And it'll be end of an era of traditional Banshee layout with shock horizontally placed into the middle of downtube.
I'm still rocking Banshee Rune ... V1.5, with custom ballbearing suspension links, slackened HA by -2°. Changed drivetrains, forks, wheels but that thing can't get broken. How am I supposed to justify buying a newer frame ?
https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/fluider/banshee-rune-v1-5-my2010
Anybody heard anything about Evil bikes getting a refresh? Especially the Following seems due for one.
Yeah, time 2. Geo looks terrible on paper with every model, pinkbike review of the Following v3 was drastic.
They work so well though
They're not terrible though - I think the PB review was kinda looking at it wrong. It's not an efficient xc bike - it's a very capable short travel trail bike. I've got one running a Super Deluxe Air and my Ohlins RXF36 air forks at 140 (which taking into account the A2C of the RXF36s is more like a fox 150) and it climbs better than it has any right to and is really efficient.
They've just updated them to the LS range to include UDH and captured trunnion bolt washers - I'd be surprised if anything else is coming out soon.
Evil Following Review: Stout, Stiff & Snappy | 2022 Downcountry Field Test (youtube.com)
Exactly not. Even as a short travel ripper it failed.
My LBS on Saturday mentioned evil is releasing the Offering in Feb or end of Jan. I dont exactly remember if he mentioned the Following. To be quite honest I always get those two frames mixed up so its one or the other. Or both. But something is coming soon.
I emailed Ride Concepts about sizing questions and they responded by apologizing for how long the response took. "Holidays are super busy for us plus transitioning into Fox."
Which Fox? Dunno...
Fox (Shox not Head)
I think you're right - looked up the rep's name on LinkedIn and she's been at Fox Factory in Scottsdale for over a year. Wasn't even a Ride Concepts employee, so it sounds like they've already merged.
offering v3 you say? i am in trouble
trust me, ride one and then speak, agree that on paper it doesn't look amazing but they ride so sick
It’s weird in the UK right now.
Fox have setup their own operation here but Silverfish still import and distribute Fox, RaceFace and RideConcepts.
Fox currently have no plans to handle UK distribution in house, but they are servicing and handling all warranty.
I hope they do more soon, because Silverfish are not great.
I know ride concept and fox have been slowly merging for at least the last 6 months.
Not so much a tech rumor and more just a bike I don't recognize... Top tube/Seat tube area has a bit of a GT vibe but they don't have an XC bike currently...
That front brake line....
Once I look past the front brake hose routing, I think I see a Lightcarbon FS958 frame.
Not gonna lie, I'm kinda digging that frame.
My gut reaction to that frame as I absently scrolled was 'oh, the new Evil has a new suspension platform,' but evidently not. Rear triangle, a lot of the lines give off Evil vibes.
A friend had a Greys branded one. Rear end has the lateral stiffness of a twizzler
New Saint Crank on Jacksons Bike? I believe the old Saints are not direct mount, so no chance to fit an O-Chain?
Yes - in the roller door podcast from SC. They mentioned to have received new prototype Saint cranks in Les Gets / Andora/ Loudenvielle (cannot recal which venue it was). They immediately went to a O chain with the new direct mount.
I hope this means that Shimano will make a 104BCD spider for their direct mount cranks, as the only ones that are available currently are aliexpress ones, which I wouldn't trust on any crank never mind a downhill spec crank like a Saint. I am assuming there is a reason why there are no good aftermarket options but I'd love to know why, because I know I would buy one if it existed!
Also does anyone have any updates on the upcoming SRAM Maven brakes? They've been out in the wild for ages now, and look to be relatively close to production
I would assume the new direct mount Saint would just use the direct mount chainrings as their other direct mount MTB cranks. Just curious, is there a reason why you would prefer a direct mount crank -> spider -> 104BCD chainring over a direct mount crank -> direct mount chainring?
It looks better to me than the Shimano direct mount chainrings (subjective but looks do matter to an extent), and it also allows for more options such as very durable steel chainrings like those made by Burgtec, amongst others
News YT Tues coming on MoiMoiTV
Due to the fabric being pretty tight you can see some of the linkage. Quite frankly it kind of looks the same. I may be missing something though, I dont exactly have a huge crush on YT frames myself so I dont know them well.
Vorsprung posted an IG blurb about their new rear shock, Shocky McShockface. There's even a picture!