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Could work - clutch is weaker than a transmission MTB clutch though.
Making a prediction of a 13s MTB Transmission from SRAM by Spring 2026.
I used to complain about gravel gear range until I remembered that gravel is for people in the Midwest.
So the Padmelon steering dampers are about $650 in total? That’s nuts, I was assuming it’d be a $50 part.
Given stems cost more than $50 these days I think that would be an impossible target.
Moto steering dampers start at around $350 and get up there quite quick. Early MTB ones (Hopey is the only one I can think of) weren't approaching $650 but they were several hundred bucks 20 years ago. This seems to be quite a technical product with a lot of R&D so the price doesnt surprise me too much
We Are One have launches their „newish“ site..no signs of frames or even handlebars.
https://www.weareonecomposites.com
As Nick said, moto steering stabilizers with the full mounting setup are expensive. The Precision Parabolic damper is sort of the latest and greatest and is $750 for the full setup. I previously ran a Scott's stabilizer (design came from Ohlins) and those are just as or more expensive for the full package. Guessing the mtb stabilizer market isn't going to be moto sized, so not surprised by the cost whatsoever.
For reference:
https://precision-rp.com/Parabolic-1-18-bar-complete-kit-KTM-Husqvarna-2016-2022-with-stock-rubber-coned-triple-clamps_p_446.html
https://www.scottsonline.com/Stabilizer_Purchase2.php?Bike_ID=8275&BI_ID=1528349
I guess I'm just ignorant regarding the R&D required. Would be interested in learning more.
I'm still boggled because $650 is the same that an entire decent suspension fork costs though.
truth hurts
It will be sooner than that. I'm thinking Shimano will launch 13sp Grx Di2 along with 13sp xt/xtr Di2.
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/shimano-patent-wireless-13-speed-di2-ele…
This is page 666 of the thread
I believe I heard new bars and stem were in the works. Frames, not so much. I've personally seen a few roll out this summer but seemingly only for industry affiliates/staff (and I guess whoever wanted the Edmonton Oilers custom frame). Wouldn't be surprised if they keep making them but only for VIPs, events, and show pieces.
I strongly suspect it was too hard to capture the OEM market while those same OEMs considered you a competitor. WAO started to get some traction with OEMs pre-arrival and it seems quite a bit of that has been pulled back. It's probably a good business move to focus on the money makers (note - I have not listened to the above posted podcast).
Did 5Dev get warned off by Spesh for the their direct-mount mod?
"UPDATE! We do not plan on releasing the "Mullet Mod" at this time. Thank you."
https://ride5dev.com/products/specialized-transmission-gravel-road
From Dave Rome's review:
"The new Red XPLR Full Mount derailleur is a dedicated gravel and related dropbar product, based on a 142 mm axle width, that narrower chainline, and not designed with mountain bike rear suspension in mind. "
https://escapecollective.com/sram-red-xplr-axs-e1-gravel-groupset-revie…
They got a cease and desist from Sram iirc. They used to be a sram dealer, plus I haven't seen the yeti udh mod in ages as well.
Looks eerily similar to the Hopey's I used to run BITD on my Turners. Tim Hopey told me they were based on satellite rotational dampers and adapted to MTB's.
Well,here’s one thing I can already say that is very positive about Padmelon. I placed my order yesterday but was hemming and hawing about whether to order for my DH bike or enduro bike. I decided enduro and quickly ordered as I was late getting out the door. Apparently I had mistakenly added the mount for my DH bike instead of my enduro bike but had ordered the correct damper. The Padmelon team caught it, sent me an email and told me they would hold the order until I confirmed. This saved me a lot of time and money and was much appreciated. That kind of CS will go a long way and is awesome to see. I get $650 is a lot for this part and that it is unlikely to provide that level of value for a lot of people but they’re doing things the right way and I’m glad I am giving them a shot.
I want to know what that video was supposed to be now. Jack Moir hasn't done a Metal Monday for a while...
Here's one that's on topic but only on this page. As you were.
"SRAM then requires gravel frames to have a minimum chainstay length of 415 mm, and that the chainline is 47.5 mm (provided by SRAM’s XPLR/Wide cranks). "
So if you had a 148 rear end, you would have everything 3mm further out. 50.5mm chainline cranks? or close to it?
Apparently phots can’t be uploaded from iPhones.. will update later.
Yeah they can- just click the insert image button
Here’s a pic of Josh Lowe on the new Decoy SN (for example) from my iPhone
They are, they purchased company from Tim Hopey.
seems like Marin's DH bike got an early release on mtb-news :
https://www.mtb-news.de/news/marin-quake-downhill-bike/
Build is 5200€ / 2099€ for a frame
Curious to see if it will be using 157 DH or 148 rear wheel spacing. Doesn't look like it has a cable port for a dropper so no DC enduro shenanigans.
Not to bring the wireless debate back up, but that's the one scenario I'd own a wireless dropper. That, and if the battery powered droppers would lower themselves.
I'm betting it's 148 with the plethora of DH bikes that have gone that direction recently: YT, GT, Transition, Forbidden, Frameworks, Spesh (ahead of the curve on this one lol?)
When I was at Canfield Bikes, we had a customer/shop owner who had like 4 or 5 different models personally. He had one dropper post he took between the different bikes. From hardtail to DH bike he took his AXS post between them all. While maybe an extra step to go ride, it allows for a dropper on any bike. I would like to see some additional features on them before I snag one. But it for sure is a good option on a DH bike that has to be pedaled between trails and doesnt have internal post routing.
I know at least three people who do this. Briefly did so myself but in the end I just decided I don’t want to take that step before every ride and, even though it has the best action of any post I’ve used, it isn’t always the best choice.
+1 for a universal seat tube size. I can't see how one, maybe two couldn't work on all bikes. SRAM can push UDH on an industry, why not USP.
poll about a universal seatpost standard started here
https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/hub/would-you-be-favor-universal-seatpo…
Fox Transfer Neo wireless should be dropping anyday now as it just popped up on a distributors website