From what I understand of Trickstuff Maxima, there is no reason for bite point adjustment on the Maxima, Trickstuff has a very specific setup that generates...
From what I understand of Trickstuff Maxima, there is no reason for bite point adjustment on the Maxima, Trickstuff has a very specific setup that generates equal distribution of fluid to each piston so that the rotor is perfectly centered between the pads. Lewis had to throw in some adjustment as their calipers do not perform the same. I know the Lewis are like 1/4 of the price, but they are without doubt intended copies of Trickstuff with a few aesthetic differences
Hey monkey, I'm sick of the Lewis LH4 hype. My Hope T4V4's leave nothing to be desired and completely serviceable for a mere $200 more. Much more power than Code RSC's, lighter lever action, all the external tool free adjustments. No worrying about finding replacement parts.
Since noone’s answering in the PIT BITS’ comment section, i’ll ask here as well (and hopefully steer the thread back to rumors): how come there’s no talk about the Lapierre high-pivot dh-bike? Or is it the new Spicy with just a dc-fork up front, which was listed shortly somewhere and now is gone and nowhere to be seen?
It doesn't look like it has much seat post insertion available and the headtube looks to be a ZS56/ZS56 more commonly seen on proper DH bike. Can't find the picture of the new spicy but I would think the shock sits lower to make more space for the dropper which could be done with a different upper linkage if they really share the same frame.
Serious question: has anyone here actually had good luck running stick-on cable guides on a frame? Seems like they'd be good for half a run at...
Serious question: has anyone here actually had good luck running stick-on cable guides on a frame? Seems like they'd be good for half a run at a bike park if you're lucky. Haven't used them myself, but I know I can't get helicopter tape to stay stuck to my frame in my efforts to prevent foot rub on the paint, so I'm having a hard time believing that a tiny stick-on cable guide is going the distance while it's getting torqued and pulled in every direction by wayward cable housings.
Yes, but you need to use the ones with good 3M tape. These ones work best - https://problemsolversbike.com/products/housing-guides?_pos=1&_psq=stic…; These ones work OK - https://jagwire.com/products/small-parts/stick-on-guides. I have them on my DH bike and they've put up with a good amount of bike park days. I've also run them on trail bikes in the past. Once in awhile one of the Jagwire ones has come loose and needed to be replaced. I carry extras in my tool wrap, but in all the years I've been using them they've never impeded a ride. However, they don't play nice with Ridewrap, they need to go on a bare frame. They also don't like matte paint.
Serious question: has anyone here actually had good luck running stick-on cable guides on a frame? Seems like they'd be good for half a run at...
Serious question: has anyone here actually had good luck running stick-on cable guides on a frame? Seems like they'd be good for half a run at a bike park if you're lucky. Haven't used them myself, but I know I can't get helicopter tape to stay stuck to my frame in my efforts to prevent foot rub on the paint, so I'm having a hard time believing that a tiny stick-on cable guide is going the distance while it's getting torqued and pulled in every direction by wayward cable housings.
Yes, but you need to use the ones with good 3M tape. These ones work best - https://problemsolversbike.com/products/housing-guides?_pos=1&_psq=stick-on+housing&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=45094291341619. These ones work OK - https://jagwire.com/products/small-parts/stick-on-guides. I have them on...
Yes, but you need to use the ones with good 3M tape. These ones work best - https://problemsolversbike.com/products/housing-guides?_pos=1&_psq=stic…; These ones work OK - https://jagwire.com/products/small-parts/stick-on-guides. I have them on my DH bike and they've put up with a good amount of bike park days. I've also run them on trail bikes in the past. Once in awhile one of the Jagwire ones has come loose and needed to be replaced. I carry extras in my tool wrap, but in all the years I've been using them they've never impeded a ride. However, they don't play nice with Ridewrap, they need to go on a bare frame. They also don't like matte paint.
Presumably if you really want stick on cable guides to work you'd rough up your paint and then use an epoxy. They ain't going anywhere then!
When I refinish my claymore I'm strongly considering plugging the internal routing holes with an Inanimate Carbon Rod and adding cable guides to the rear triangle to go fully external (instead of the stock half-assed external) while there's no paint on there.
Serious question: has anyone here actually had good luck running stick-on cable guides on a frame? Seems like they'd be good for half a run at...
Serious question: has anyone here actually had good luck running stick-on cable guides on a frame? Seems like they'd be good for half a run at a bike park if you're lucky. Haven't used them myself, but I know I can't get helicopter tape to stay stuck to my frame in my efforts to prevent foot rub on the paint, so I'm having a hard time believing that a tiny stick-on cable guide is going the distance while it's getting torqued and pulled in every direction by wayward cable housings.
Yes, but you need to use the ones with good 3M tape. These ones work best - https://problemsolversbike.com/products/housing-guides?_pos=1&_psq=stick-on+housing&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=45094291341619. These ones work OK - https://jagwire.com/products/small-parts/stick-on-guides. I have them on...
Yes, but you need to use the ones with good 3M tape. These ones work best - https://problemsolversbike.com/products/housing-guides?_pos=1&_psq=stic…; These ones work OK - https://jagwire.com/products/small-parts/stick-on-guides. I have them on my DH bike and they've put up with a good amount of bike park days. I've also run them on trail bikes in the past. Once in awhile one of the Jagwire ones has come loose and needed to be replaced. I carry extras in my tool wrap, but in all the years I've been using them they've never impeded a ride. However, they don't play nice with Ridewrap, they need to go on a bare frame. They also don't like matte paint.
Presumably if you really want stick on cable guides to work you'd rough up your paint and then use an epoxy. They ain't going anywhere then...
Presumably if you really want stick on cable guides to work you'd rough up your paint and then use an epoxy. They ain't going anywhere then!
When I refinish my claymore I'm strongly considering plugging the internal routing holes with an Inanimate Carbon Rod and adding cable guides to the rear triangle to go fully external (instead of the stock half-assed external) while there's no paint on there.
I tried to google, but never found. Has anyone built a reach adjust headset for the Stumpy evos? I know they run angle adjust and it seems simple to have a reach adjust in the same case, but since their headset is unique to them I don't see they offer a reach. Wondering if anyone has machined their own for reach adjust cups?
Anybody think that the new Specialized Enduro will come out sooner than expected? I was just looking at their site and noticed they are down to 2 models left. Almost sold out of the current gen enduro
I heard from a source a UDH update is coming at some point, but thats it for a while. Last I spoke to a local spesh dealer they said they hadnt heard any whisper about a new Enduro, and the same dealer mentioned the new Stumpy 6 months in advance...
I too had noticed the stock on the website slowly running down, no Sworks builds in Australia for a fair few months and only 2 models and the sworks frame in 1 size. I'm not sure what they are getting at, fingers crossed something is gunna sneak up on us, but i doubt it
I tried to google, but never found. Has anyone built a reach adjust headset for the Stumpy evos? I know they run angle adjust and it...
I tried to google, but never found. Has anyone built a reach adjust headset for the Stumpy evos? I know they run angle adjust and it seems simple to have a reach adjust in the same case, but since their headset is unique to them I don't see they offer a reach. Wondering if anyone has machined their own for reach adjust cups?
Based on my experience with it the lower headset cup is too small to give you more than 1 or 2 mm in reach adjustment. Even with a normal 56mm headset you need use an external cup on the bottom for the lower bearing to sit outside the head tube with a tapered fork.
I heard from a source a UDH update is coming at some point, but thats it for a while. Last I spoke to a local spesh...
I heard from a source a UDH update is coming at some point, but thats it for a while. Last I spoke to a local spesh dealer they said they hadnt heard any whisper about a new Enduro, and the same dealer mentioned the new Stumpy 6 months in advance...
I too had noticed the stock on the website slowly running down, no Sworks builds in Australia for a fair few months and only 2 models and the sworks frame in 1 size. I'm not sure what they are getting at, fingers crossed something is gunna sneak up on us, but i doubt it
Fingers crossed. Cant even get a frame on the US website now. Just the comp and the expert. Maybe udh variant will come out since with the stumpjumper 15 it seems specialized wants to move towards using transmission more. Hopefully they do something with the head tube while they are at it.
They're practically begging for photos riding that thing in custom paint with sponsors on, and in those pants. I'm surprised they don't have a new bike flag attached somewhere
Seeing the new Gambler out in the open made me contemplate company strategies; Curious that they don’t put it to the test at the World Cup first.
It’s definitely been a trend lately to have your prototyping done at the highest level. Norco/Specialized/Intense for example. Other companies do their prototyping and testing in the off-season.
I don’t get pumped on spy photos like I used to (building hype) but I wonder what strategy is better for their bottom line/sales?
Seeing the new Gambler out in the open made me contemplate company strategies; Curious that they don’t put it to the test at the World Cup...
Seeing the new Gambler out in the open made me contemplate company strategies; Curious that they don’t put it to the test at the World Cup first.
It’s definitely been a trend lately to have your prototyping done at the highest level. Norco/Specialized/Intense for example. Other companies do their prototyping and testing in the off-season.
I don’t get pumped on spy photos like I used to (building hype) but I wonder what strategy is better for their bottom line/sales?
I feel like companies being super-competitive and hyper focused on racing is always cyclical. They hire the best riders and go for titles for a bit, then they pump the brakes and rest on their laurels so to speak. Time goes by and they hire some new top tier riders and go all out again. Given the current market, I'm honestly amazed that there hasn't been more upheaval with riders and teams.
New Decoy "SN" (with Fazua 60Nm motor / 430wh battery) is already live on YT website
New Decoy "SN" (with Fazua 60Nm motor / 430wh battery) is already live on YT website
Integrated battery with no sign of the Fazua range extender in sight. 45lbs for a size small so range extender just makes it a full fat eeeb without a spot for a water bottle. Looks like I'll be getting a Transition Relay. Saw 2 more of them at the bike park yesterday. (a Monday) Maybe I'll just keep my Stumpy Evo and suffer...
Not a rumor but confirmed by the man himself, Troy Lee mentioned he's working on the D5 on his appearance for the Gypsy Tales podcast.
In other helmet rumors, did anyone hear why everyone affiliated with Alpinestars is on the SM10? Need a helmet after my brand new Dissident II carbon shell was cracked from a less than hip height fall from my bar, I'd hoped it was one of the safer offerings out there but no longer convinced.
They're practically begging for photos riding that thing in custom paint with sponsors on, and in those pants. I'm surprised they don't have a new bike...
They're practically begging for photos riding that thing in custom paint with sponsors on, and in those pants. I'm surprised they don't have a new bike flag attached somewhere
seriously. those pants definitely are an eye catcher.
Hey monkey, I'm sick of the Lewis LH4 hype. My Hope T4V4's leave nothing to be desired and completely serviceable for a mere $200 more. Much more power than Code RSC's, lighter lever action, all the external tool free adjustments. No worrying about finding replacement parts.
Looks like we're back to MTB Brake Rumors and Innovation...
Since noone’s answering in the PIT BITS’ comment section, i’ll ask here as well (and hopefully steer the thread back to rumors): how come there’s no talk about the Lapierre high-pivot dh-bike? Or is it the new Spicy with just a dc-fork up front, which was listed shortly somewhere and now is gone and nowhere to be seen?
It doesn't look like it has much seat post insertion available and the headtube looks to be a ZS56/ZS56 more commonly seen on proper DH bike. Can't find the picture of the new spicy but I would think the shock sits lower to make more space for the dropper which could be done with a different upper linkage if they really share the same frame.
Yes, but you need to use the ones with good 3M tape. These ones work best - https://problemsolversbike.com/products/housing-guides?_pos=1&_psq=stic…; These ones work OK - https://jagwire.com/products/small-parts/stick-on-guides. I have them on my DH bike and they've put up with a good amount of bike park days. I've also run them on trail bikes in the past. Once in awhile one of the Jagwire ones has come loose and needed to be replaced. I carry extras in my tool wrap, but in all the years I've been using them they've never impeded a ride. However, they don't play nice with Ridewrap, they need to go on a bare frame. They also don't like matte paint.
Presumably if you really want stick on cable guides to work you'd rough up your paint and then use an epoxy. They ain't going anywhere then!
When I refinish my claymore I'm strongly considering plugging the internal routing holes with an Inanimate Carbon Rod and adding cable guides to the rear triangle to go fully external (instead of the stock half-assed external) while there's no paint on there.
About bloody time. Hopefully a bit more different than the old version. The new Capra and Tues werent very different,
Pretty sure there isn’t an “old” version of this bike in their lineup
I tried to google, but never found. Has anyone built a reach adjust headset for the Stumpy evos? I know they run angle adjust and it seems simple to have a reach adjust in the same case, but since their headset is unique to them I don't see they offer a reach. Wondering if anyone has machined their own for reach adjust cups?
Anybody think that the new Specialized Enduro will come out sooner than expected? I was just looking at their site and noticed they are down to 2 models left. Almost sold out of the current gen enduro
I heard from a source a UDH update is coming at some point, but thats it for a while. Last I spoke to a local spesh dealer they said they hadnt heard any whisper about a new Enduro, and the same dealer mentioned the new Stumpy 6 months in advance...
I too had noticed the stock on the website slowly running down, no Sworks builds in Australia for a fair few months and only 2 models and the sworks frame in 1 size. I'm not sure what they are getting at, fingers crossed something is gunna sneak up on us, but i doubt it
Based on my experience with it the lower headset cup is too small to give you more than 1 or 2 mm in reach adjustment. Even with a normal 56mm headset you need use an external cup on the bottom for the lower bearing to sit outside the head tube with a tapered fork.
Fingers crossed. Cant even get a frame on the US website now. Just the comp and the expert. Maybe udh variant will come out since with the stumpjumper 15 it seems specialized wants to move towards using transmission more. Hopefully they do something with the head tube while they are at it.
Wouldnt be surprised to see 2 different builds of the enduro come, one that can be raced and the other like current model... a smasher.
Local dealer said new Status is next, 2 models a 140mm and a 170mm. The 170mm is going to be dual crown compatible.
Apparently, will be out in about 3 weeks.
Pretty sure both will allow mechanical shifting too 😉
Here you go
Pic in case the post gets deleted...
New Scott gambler testing in morzine today
They're practically begging for photos riding that thing in custom paint with sponsors on, and in those pants. I'm surprised they don't have a new bike flag attached somewhere
Free marketing... Clearly it works.
Seeing the new Gambler out in the open made me contemplate company strategies; Curious that they don’t put it to the test at the World Cup first.
It’s definitely been a trend lately to have your prototyping done at the highest level. Norco/Specialized/Intense for example. Other companies do their prototyping and testing in the off-season.
I don’t get pumped on spy photos like I used to (building hype) but I wonder what strategy is better for their bottom line/sales?
I feel like companies being super-competitive and hyper focused on racing is always cyclical. They hire the best riders and go for titles for a bit, then they pump the brakes and rest on their laurels so to speak. Time goes by and they hire some new top tier riders and go all out again. Given the current market, I'm honestly amazed that there hasn't been more upheaval with riders and teams.
Integrated battery with no sign of the Fazua range extender in sight. 45lbs for a size small so range extender just makes it a full fat eeeb without a spot for a water bottle. Looks like I'll be getting a Transition Relay. Saw 2 more of them at the bike park yesterday. (a Monday) Maybe I'll just keep my Stumpy Evo and suffer...
Our thoughts on the new YT Decoy SN: https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/yt-goes-supernatural-introducing-160m….
Not a rumor but confirmed by the man himself, Troy Lee mentioned he's working on the D5 on his appearance for the Gypsy Tales podcast.
In other helmet rumors, did anyone hear why everyone affiliated with Alpinestars is on the SM10? Need a helmet after my brand new Dissident II carbon shell was cracked from a less than hip height fall from my bar, I'd hoped it was one of the safer offerings out there but no longer convinced.
seriously. those pants definitely are an eye catcher.
6 bar with a hidden shock?
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