Nobody posted a screen shot of the Forbidden e-bike top tube teaser shot Owen posted? I didn't screen shot it to zoom in and see what drive unit dashboard was in the top tube.
Nobody posted a screen shot of the Forbidden e-bike top tube teaser shot Owen posted? I didn't screen shot it to zoom in and see what...
Nobody posted a screen shot of the Forbidden e-bike top tube teaser shot Owen posted? I didn't screen shot it to zoom in and see what drive unit dashboard was in the top tube.
Did anyone even mention pedal clearance in the posts you quoted? But yes, drop pedals could increase BB height which would also improve kinematics or at least...
Did anyone even mention pedal clearance in the posts you quoted?
But yes, drop pedals could increase BB height which would also improve kinematics or at least bring 29ers closer to what we had on 26" bikes.
Do you mean that drop pedals being more prevalent would allow bikes to be designed with a higher bb? And what kinematics are you meaning? Like the arc radius when cornering? How quickly the bike can lean over?
Did anyone even mention pedal clearance in the posts you quoted? But yes, drop pedals could increase BB height which would also improve kinematics or at least...
Did anyone even mention pedal clearance in the posts you quoted?
But yes, drop pedals could increase BB height which would also improve kinematics or at least bring 29ers closer to what we had on 26" bikes.
Do you mean that drop pedals being more prevalent would allow bikes to be designed with a higher bb? And what kinematics are you meaning? Like...
Do you mean that drop pedals being more prevalent would allow bikes to be designed with a higher bb? And what kinematics are you meaning? Like the arc radius when cornering? How quickly the bike can lean over?
If you made two near identical bikes with identical anti-squat, but one had a 26" and the other had a 29" rear wheel, the 26" version will have a more rearward axle path and lower pedal kickback due to the bb (and therefore the main pivot/virtual pivot) being higher up with respect to the axle. It will also be more neutral under braking.
Some of you are taking this out of context - I don't mean a frame should be $300 from the local car shop. I'm saying whatever...
Some of you are taking this out of context - I don't mean a frame should be $300 from the local car shop. I'm saying whatever expertise or warranty allowance involved, it's hard to justify a $1500+ usd steel hardtail frame, especially when there's FS frames AND TI hardtail frames for that price. My carshop example was a bad one I'll admit that. Actually this becomes a question in itself and I'd be happy if y'all can educate me - what makes a steel hardtail worth so much? Just for context - there's a norco optic frame on sale at Jenson for sub $1200, I got my Turner scrub TI frame last BF for $1100, and the highly praised banshee paradox v3 frame is available for $700. What makes your "boutique" steel frames better than any of the above? It's not going to outlast a TI frame, it's not going to be as comfortable as a FS, and it's not as cheap as any of the above.
A $1500+ small batch steel hardtail frame,a $1200 Norco Optic frame,a $1100 Turner Scrub TI frame,and a $700 Banshee Paradox V3 frame.All of these frames have...
A $1500+ small batch steel hardtail frame,
a $1200 Norco Optic frame,
a $1100 Turner Scrub TI frame,
and a $700 Banshee Paradox V3 frame.
All of these frames have objectively different ride qualities, and many more subjective differences. You can decide to value them however you like. The market has decided to rank their value in this order. Also see: wine, collector's cars, fashion, cigars, concert tickets, art. What's the correct value for any of these things? If a frog had pockets, what would it carry in them?
I'll be honest, I was a little embarassed that @LePigPen and I had some silly comments, which turned into more silliness about steel vs, carbon, vs blah blah blah.......Until I read your jem about what would frongs carry in their pockets if they had em.......Absolute gold
Did anyone even mention pedal clearance in the posts you quoted? But yes, drop pedals could increase BB height which would also improve kinematics or at least...
Did anyone even mention pedal clearance in the posts you quoted?
But yes, drop pedals could increase BB height which would also improve kinematics or at least bring 29ers closer to what we had on 26" bikes.
Do you mean that drop pedals being more prevalent would allow bikes to be designed with a higher bb? And what kinematics are you meaning? Like...
Do you mean that drop pedals being more prevalent would allow bikes to be designed with a higher bb? And what kinematics are you meaning? Like the arc radius when cornering? How quickly the bike can lean over?
Just to confirm what has been said, yes, rearward axle path. It would be kinda like having an idler within your chainring to raise the chain by ~10 mm.
Nobody posted a screen shot of the Forbidden e-bike top tube teaser shot Owen posted? I didn't screen shot it to zoom in and see what...
Nobody posted a screen shot of the Forbidden e-bike top tube teaser shot Owen posted? I didn't screen shot it to zoom in and see what drive unit dashboard was in the top tube.
The e-forbiddens were expected. As for the xc/dc bike, am genuinely curious... Especially as they mention it doesn't use a high-pivot... Flex pivot like 90% of xc/dc bikes?
Where do you see that on the site? I'm not in the market for an e bike but that 120 "Reya" would be intriguing if the source is legit. It almost seems like someone at Forbidden leaked basic info to that site and they filled in the blanks...
They have been out for ages I've got one on my crestline and it shits it's pants all the time. There's a common fault in the servo which makes it think the buttons been pressed so it won't stay up.
Nobody posted a screen shot of the Forbidden e-bike top tube teaser shot Owen posted? I didn't screen shot it to zoom in and see what drive unit dashboard was in the top tube.
That thing has the same rocker link as my 2016 Ghost SLAMR POS build.
Looked like a fazua logo on the screen 👀
Do you mean that drop pedals being more prevalent would allow bikes to be designed with a higher bb? And what kinematics are you meaning? Like the arc radius when cornering? How quickly the bike can lean over?
More rearward axle path for one
More cowbell or something I dont know
If you made two near identical bikes with identical anti-squat, but one had a 26" and the other had a 29" rear wheel, the 26" version will have a more rearward axle path and lower pedal kickback due to the bb (and therefore the main pivot/virtual pivot) being higher up with respect to the axle. It will also be more neutral under braking.
I'll be honest, I was a little embarassed that @LePigPen and I had some silly comments, which turned into more silliness about steel vs, carbon, vs blah blah blah.......Until I read your jem about what would frongs carry in their pockets if they had em.......Absolute gold
Thank You so much.
friggin frogs with pockets!
Just to confirm what has been said, yes, rearward axle path. It would be kinda like having an idler within your chainring to raise the chain by ~10 mm.
Oh please not smother FAZUA
Any rumours which ‘core’ brands are jumping on the new DJI engine?
Forbidden eDruid & eDreadnought with DJI motor, so two questions answered 😁
Can confirm 👍
And supposedly cable-actuated Transmission coming at Sea Otter…
How reliable is that source ? Website seems very sketchy and its location is in Belgium.
The website also mentions a new Forbidden Reya XC non high pivot bike.
The e-forbiddens were expected. As for the xc/dc bike, am genuinely curious... Especially as they mention it doesn't use a high-pivot... Flex pivot like 90% of xc/dc bikes?
seems like Forbidden going with DJI
yeah definitely seems sketchy. Don't really trust this personally
It's mentioned on Forbidden's website.
That e-Druid might very well be my next bike.
They better call the E-Dreadnaught the "Naught-E"
Oh, and then they can do a Backcountry edition and call it "Nauht-E By Nature".
I'll see myself out.
Where do you see that on the site? I'm not in the market for an e bike but that 120 "Reya" would be intriguing if the source is legit. It almost seems like someone at Forbidden leaked basic info to that site and they filled in the blanks...
From the red website, pretty solid that their new ebike is running a DJI
when will someone release the Crab-e?
New KS wireless post is official with up to 200mm drop. https://www.instagram.com/p/DDKo8YmtBv5/?igsh=eTlyemZ1amdybTJt
They have been out for ages I've got one on my crestline and it shits it's pants all the time. There's a common fault in the servo which makes it think the buttons been pressed so it won't stay up.
The New Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 5 motors are getting an update in about 2-3 months enabling the motor to deliver up to 105NM of torque.
Anyone heard anything new on the Bike Yoke electronic dropper? Last I heard was "second half of '24" and we are running outta days...
Curious too! I really want one.
Me too. I really dislike fiddling with dropper remotes when it's maintenance time.