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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.
I believe I mentioned something about new forbidden bikes and everyone just immediately assumed eBikes.......
New rockshox axs dropper
surely i cant be the only one who hates the fox neo dropper design, ie the system being at the mid cap assembly, it looks so out of place and odd.
We buy all these nice clean looking bikes then a huge bulge 3/4 up a seat tube lol.
I've been wanting a wireless dropper but not when they look like that lmao
Agreed. It looks terrible in photos and in person. Really hoping BikeYoke releases their wireless version and/or an aftermarket kit to retrofit your existing dropper.
I’m with you. I want my bikes to look good (to me) and that battery placement makes my eye twitch.
Looks sweet but no water bottle bosses even though there's plenty of space 🤦
There's a strap-to-the-bike Fidlock mount which is less ideal but at least it's an option.
I have it on my fixed gear commuter. It's better than nothing, for sure!
That cassette looks bigger than 52 tooth
What frame is that?
Dropper looks fugly
Looks like a Stumpy 15, and based on the Red Bull helmet, dirt, and flora I’m guessing it’s Curtis Keene the American Dream riding somewhere near me in LA
who‘s that, curtis keene?
They tried to justify that: "because 170mm bikes are made for shuttling and lift-assisted rides". DUDE
Huge part of the appeal of these new 170-180mm park bikes is a water bottle. (and a dropper post)
You are right..It’s not a great design at all. no idea why they would partner up with a brand that does saddle and conceal it under the seat better or stored in the saddle.. that area is always a dirt and grime hot spot, why not just fully enclose the rails at the same time.
Based on the styling it makes me want to buy the current one, unless there's some functionality/price/reliability benefit?
I just hope they gave up with putting the battery on the bottom of the post. Removing the post to charge/ change the battery is dumb.
Problem is, the Radical is not labelled as a park bike but as an enduro....
And still, even on bikepark days i'm kinda fond of, well, not dying of thirst in the middle of a 1200d- run, so yeah: two screws less is a deal breaker.