New Spindrift? I've been expecting it for a long time. But based on the ongoing sales since rampage, they probably overstocked the current version quite significantly...
New Spindrift? I've been expecting it for a long time. But based on the ongoing sales since rampage, they probably overstocked the current version quite significantly and had to get rid of that first.
Did you get that for ordering directly from them? As a o-chain fan in excited to see what this is and hope as a multiple purchaser I can also have a 'crafted offer'... 😅
Did you get that for ordering directly from them? As a o-chain fan in excited to see what this is and hope as a multiple purchaser...
Did you get that for ordering directly from them? As a o-chain fan in excited to see what this is and hope as a multiple purchaser I can also have a 'crafted offer'... 😅
I’m interested in what this could be. I wonder if it’s a full new device?
Did you get that for ordering directly from them? As a o-chain fan in excited to see what this is and hope as a multiple purchaser...
Did you get that for ordering directly from them? As a o-chain fan in excited to see what this is and hope as a multiple purchaser I can also have a 'crafted offer'... 😅
That’s just their regular mailing list. I never ordered from them and also got that mail.
I got a new ochain recently and asked about what the new version will do and got the answer that the new models have been completely overhauled and they have solved some of the problems that the current models had, whether it was the four locking screws, maintenance or dirt getting in. And it will only come in the versions that are currently discounted, so SRAM, Shimano and RaceFace.
So probably nothing groundbreaking, just improvements.
To anyone saying that Lewis brakes are trickstuff clones...You say that because their look or the tech? Lewis patented their own adjustments systems. Take a look at Radic kaha and 612 brakes. For me those are sane kind of ripoff too with just visual differences.
I think I found the reason why:
"there was an incident that ended the ride prematurely for another journalist. This particular rider, who weighs in the...
I think I found the reason why:
"there was an incident that ended the ride prematurely for another journalist. This particular rider, who weighs in the neighborhood of 190 lb (86 kg) went a little deep off a 5-foot rock drop, and the resulting landing force ended up snapping the frame at the seat tube near the shock mount area" -PB, on their Scalpel article
If you read the pb article now they upped the weight to 220 lbs. seems a bit fishy
The TLDR:
"But the coil negative spring lets it down. For heavier riders like me, the extra air pressure creates an abrupt feel on touchdown, forcing...
The TLDR:
"But the coil negative spring lets it down. For heavier riders like me, the extra air pressure creates an abrupt feel on touchdown, forcing me to compromise on support. For lighter riders, the spring should work well, but then the rebound could become too slow."
As soon as I saw that it uses a negative coil spring that was non-adjustable I knew it wasn't going to be worth getting. Unless you are at the exact intended body weight, you won't get full travel or you will get a harsh topout, as the reviewer found. He compensated by running less pressure and more compression, but it also appears the rebound is too aggressive, so even fully open it was too slow. Shame, the chassis looks promising. Doesn't Formula offer custom shim stacks that are user-install friendly? Perhaps that combined with a coil conversion kit could make this thing come alive.
Not necessarily, there are clever ways to avoid their short comings while still utilizing their benefits. Unfortunately this design falls short of that though.
Sure, sure. But if a co doesn't cater to more than Typical Male measurements, a lot of the potential market will not be served well by the product. Maybe bad is an overstatement, but it certainly is an incomplete assignment.
Robert from The Loam Wolf here. I was the one who broke the Scalpel, and I’m not surprised I did - overshot the landing of a large jump for an XC bike, landing in the pocket between the landing and the flat ground after it. Huge bottom out.
I corrected Kaz at Pinkbike’s quote - he had flatteringly guessed me to be 190lbs, whereas I am 220lbs. Nothing fishy.
I wholeheartedly believe the Scalpel is fit for purpose and that it was my fault! Was having far too much fun and got carried away.
Yeti was taking pot shots at the scalpel too in a few of their new asr adds addsmage widgetimage widget
Yeti was taking pot shots at the scalpel too in a few of their new asr adds addsmage widgetimage widget
At first glance I thought the ASR was pretty slick, I'm in the market for a new 120ish full suspension frame this year and It's nice to have so many good options. I get the Cheeky marketing from them, poking fun at the competitors, but then I started thinking, there's no reason I would pick the ASR over the Epic 8. They are comparable in a lot of ways but Specialized was able to achieve their low frame weight AND add SWAT storage. I realize in-frame storage might not be important to XC racers but having owned a frame with SWAT, I love it. As a lot of these new-age XC bikes become so similar it's little details that will set them apart. I guess I'm just curious why someone would choose the ASR over the Epic 8. Turquoise color option?
I thought I saw guy riding a white one in the same story as well? (Right side outside of the snip)
Nah that bike you're seeing on the right side of that same clip is Emmy Lan on the druid v2 in the new lilac color way, it's a very whitish pink, I'm really not a fan
At first glance I thought the ASR was pretty slick, I'm in the market for a new 120ish full suspension frame this year and It's nice...
At first glance I thought the ASR was pretty slick, I'm in the market for a new 120ish full suspension frame this year and It's nice to have so many good options. I get the Cheeky marketing from them, poking fun at the competitors, but then I started thinking, there's no reason I would pick the ASR over the Epic 8. They are comparable in a lot of ways but Specialized was able to achieve their low frame weight AND add SWAT storage. I realize in-frame storage might not be important to XC racers but having owned a frame with SWAT, I love it. As a lot of these new-age XC bikes become so similar it's little details that will set them apart. I guess I'm just curious why someone would choose the ASR over the Epic 8. Turquoise color option?
I don't really care about in-frame storage and if my local bike shop carried Yeti but not Spesh (which is actually the case), I would happily stick with supporting my LBS over getting a SWAT box.
Nah that bike you're seeing on the right side of that same clip is Emmy Lan on the druid v2 in the new lilac color way...
Nah that bike you're seeing on the right side of that same clip is Emmy Lan on the druid v2 in the new lilac color way, it's a very whitish pink, I'm really not a fan
At first glance I thought the ASR was pretty slick, I'm in the market for a new 120ish full suspension frame this year and It's nice...
At first glance I thought the ASR was pretty slick, I'm in the market for a new 120ish full suspension frame this year and It's nice to have so many good options. I get the Cheeky marketing from them, poking fun at the competitors, but then I started thinking, there's no reason I would pick the ASR over the Epic 8. They are comparable in a lot of ways but Specialized was able to achieve their low frame weight AND add SWAT storage. I realize in-frame storage might not be important to XC racers but having owned a frame with SWAT, I love it. As a lot of these new-age XC bikes become so similar it's little details that will set them apart. I guess I'm just curious why someone would choose the ASR over the Epic 8. Turquoise color option?
Yeah, and the prestige of owning a Yeti, and just other little factors, like geo and all of that. Nothing wrong with having brand preferences IMO, ride what you wasn't, not every choice has to be made with value in mind.
AFAIK, the geo is still under wraps, only the colors were leaked
I've seen the geo chart and all of the press materials. There's no S, M, L, now it's S2,S3, etc. From memory, the S3 is something like a 471 reach and the S4 is 490-something. My V1 Large is 484 which is perfect. The other geo (head angle, rear center, stack, etc.) is basically identical. It's a 4 bar design now too like the Druid V2. Shock size and seat post diameter are both the same which is nice. No major changes, I don't see much of a reason to upgrade but I guess I'll wait for some reviews
You can’t because it’s a tyee, they even say that on the insta post or YouTube don’t remember
Yeti: you just aren’t that guy. Stop it.
Did you get that for ordering directly from them? As a o-chain fan in excited to see what this is and hope as a multiple purchaser I can also have a 'crafted offer'... 😅
I’m interested in what this could be. I wonder if it’s a full new device?
That’s just their regular mailing list. I never ordered from them and also got that mail.
I got a new ochain recently and asked about what the new version will do and got the answer that the new models have been completely overhauled and they have solved some of the problems that the current models had, whether it was the four locking screws, maintenance or dirt getting in. And it will only come in the versions that are currently discounted, so SRAM, Shimano and RaceFace.
So probably nothing groundbreaking, just improvements.
To anyone saying that Lewis brakes are trickstuff clones...You say that because their look or the tech? Lewis patented their own adjustments systems. Take a look at Radic kaha and 612 brakes. For me those are sane kind of ripoff too with just visual differences.
If you read the pb article now they upped the weight to 220 lbs. seems a bit fishy
Cannondale doing some damage control.
Sure, sure. But if a co doesn't cater to more than Typical Male measurements, a lot of the potential market will not be served well by the product. Maybe bad is an overstatement, but it certainly is an incomplete assignment.
Robert from The Loam Wolf here. I was the one who broke the Scalpel, and I’m not surprised I did - overshot the landing of a large jump for an XC bike, landing in the pocket between the landing and the flat ground after it. Huge bottom out.
I corrected Kaz at Pinkbike’s quote - he had flatteringly guessed me to be 190lbs, whereas I am 220lbs. Nothing fishy.
I wholeheartedly believe the Scalpel is fit for purpose and that it was my fault! Was having far too much fun and got carried away.
At first glance I thought the ASR was pretty slick, I'm in the market for a new 120ish full suspension frame this year and It's nice to have so many good options. I get the Cheeky marketing from them, poking fun at the competitors, but then I started thinking, there's no reason I would pick the ASR over the Epic 8. They are comparable in a lot of ways but Specialized was able to achieve their low frame weight AND add SWAT storage. I realize in-frame storage might not be important to XC racers but having owned a frame with SWAT, I love it. As a lot of these new-age XC bikes become so similar it's little details that will set them apart. I guess I'm just curious why someone would choose the ASR over the Epic 8. Turquoise color option?
Spotted Rhys on the new dread on IG
I thought I saw guy riding a white one in the same story as well? (Right side outside of the snip)
Nah that bike you're seeing on the right side of that same clip is Emmy Lan on the druid v2 in the new lilac color way, it's a very whitish pink, I'm really not a fan
I don't really care about in-frame storage and if my local bike shop carried Yeti but not Spesh (which is actually the case), I would happily stick with supporting my LBS over getting a SWAT box.
Ah thanks! I should have looked closer
Yeah, and the prestige of owning a Yeti, and just other little factors, like geo and all of that. Nothing wrong with having brand preferences IMO, ride what you wasn't, not every choice has to be made with value in mind.
Anyone know if Hayes will be updating the A4? There are good sales happening right now.
They have sales every other month for 25% off. Unless it's a super-duper sale, it's the same old thing...
I wish I wasn't between sizes on the V2. Love my V1
What's the V2 geo??
spill the beans m8
AFAIK, the geo is still under wraps, only the colors were leaked
I've seen the geo chart and all of the press materials. There's no S, M, L, now it's S2,S3, etc. From memory, the S3 is something like a 471 reach and the S4 is 490-something. My V1 Large is 484 which is perfect. The other geo (head angle, rear center, stack, etc.) is basically identical. It's a 4 bar design now too like the Druid V2. Shock size and seat post diameter are both the same which is nice. No major changes, I don't see much of a reason to upgrade but I guess I'll wait for some reviews
Size 3 is 471 (Mullet) and 475 (29¨)
471mm reach on a mullet sounds dialed for being 5'10.
Man… a difference in reach of 10 or so mm is really a deal breaker?
Wild.
Gotta take everything said here with a grain of salt, after all these are rumors