It was less so about specifically having electronic shifting. More about a direct mounting rear derailleur. Any brand can license the UDH hanger (maybe not other...
It was less so about specifically having electronic shifting. More about a direct mounting rear derailleur. Any brand can license the UDH hanger (maybe not other drivetrain manufacturers) so their frame can fit both standard drivetrains but also this direct mounting wonder drivetrain that Transmission is stated as being.
Right, same play as when they released the XD driver. Hub co's could license the spline pattern freely but only Sram could make the cassette. TBF, not all that diff from what Shimano did with the HG pattern. Def gonna be interesting to see how Shimano gets around Sram's patent on a derailleur.
That shifting existed pre-UDH and the vast majority of the UDH bikes still uses cable-actuated shifting, so this doesn't compute.
Actually, SRAM t-type AXS is a heavier, more expensive UDH specific drivetrain when compared to regular AXS and mechanical. While I haven’t conducted a global bike brand part spec inventory, it appears to me, that most wireless shifting equipped bikes are coming with UDH specific t-type AXS. This is exactly the reason why SRAM got everyone they could on board with UDH. To launch this specific drivetrain….and that drive train is heavier and more expensive. I would argue that my point does compute.
Cast went live now with their lineup of stems and handlebars. Strong list of riders on their rooster, but probably the least innovative new mtb company i`ve seen. Anyone up for a "38mm!!! high rise" handlebar?
Looks like cast is now live after being hyped by some big name athletes for a while
expensive stems, alloy bars, grips and a trials tire i guess? So nothing really new or that doesn’t exist in abundance already. The bar roll markings are nice but oneup also does that
Cast went live now with their lineup of stems and handlebars. Strong list of riders on their rooster, but probably the least innovative new mtb company...
Cast went live now with their lineup of stems and handlebars. Strong list of riders on their rooster, but probably the least innovative new mtb company i`ve seen. Anyone up for a "38mm!!! high rise" handlebar?
Looks like cast is now live after being hyped by some big name athletes for a whileexpensive stems, alloy bars, grips and a trials tire i...
Looks like cast is now live after being hyped by some big name athletes for a while
expensive stems, alloy bars, grips and a trials tire i guess? So nothing really new or that doesn’t exist in abundance already. The bar roll markings are nice but oneup also does that
Something just seems a bit fishy about the Cast brand... I'm not buying into the picture of these top riders joining forces to come out with just this. :D
Looks like cast is now live after being hyped by some big name athletes for a whileexpensive stems, alloy bars, grips and a trials tire i...
Looks like cast is now live after being hyped by some big name athletes for a while
expensive stems, alloy bars, grips and a trials tire i guess? So nothing really new or that doesn’t exist in abundance already. The bar roll markings are nice but oneup also does that
Something just seems a bit fishy about the Cast brand... I'm not buying into the picture of these top riders joining forces to come out with...
Something just seems a bit fishy about the Cast brand... I'm not buying into the picture of these top riders joining forces to come out with just this. :D
They are just fucking with us. Someone made a bet that form >> substance, again.
Only time it was spotted when the frenchie they have was riding it at the IXS EDC in summer 2024...apparently MTB.News missed out on this one, it was in the Forum back then
Looks like cast is now live after being hyped by some big name athletes for a whileexpensive stems, alloy bars, grips and a trials tire i...
Looks like cast is now live after being hyped by some big name athletes for a while
expensive stems, alloy bars, grips and a trials tire i guess? So nothing really new or that doesn’t exist in abundance already. The bar roll markings are nice but oneup also does that
Something just seems a bit fishy about the Cast brand... I'm not buying into the picture of these top riders joining forces to come out with...
Something just seems a bit fishy about the Cast brand... I'm not buying into the picture of these top riders joining forces to come out with just this. :D
If you look at the page and who they list on the team, it seems like it might be a Norco play at a component company.
Their list of riders includes: Greg Minnaar, Danny Hart, Gracey Hemstreet, Erice Van Leuven, Bodhi Kuhn, Lina Frener, Lucas Cruz, Kirk McDowall, and others.
That's the Norco DH team (I'm unsure if Kirk is racing this year) plus others.
Or it might be a Greg Minnaar thing and - since he's the figurehead of the Norco DH team - he's floating components to everyone on the team.
"Others" includes some Canadians, some trials riders and some enduro riders. Greg Callaghan is obviously a great rider/representative but Kriss Kyle, Danny Mac, and Fabio Widmer are all some of the biggest names in mountain bike social media.
Honestly, I'm kind of hyped on this brand "idea." It feels like some people decided to start a thing after a good ride and a couple beers. The same way my buddy started a bmx shirt company and another friend started a local cycling advocacy/race series/merch line.
Cast went live now with their lineup of stems and handlebars. Strong list of riders on their rooster, but probably the least innovative new mtb company...
Cast went live now with their lineup of stems and handlebars. Strong list of riders on their rooster, but probably the least innovative new mtb company i`ve seen. Anyone up for a "38mm!!! high rise" handlebar?
Cast went live now with their lineup of stems and handlebars. Strong list of riders on their rooster, but probably the least innovative new mtb company...
Cast went live now with their lineup of stems and handlebars. Strong list of riders on their rooster, but probably the least innovative new mtb company i`ve seen. Anyone up for a "38mm!!! high rise" handlebar?
If you look at the page and who they list on the team, it seems like it might be a Norco play at a component company.Their...
If you look at the page and who they list on the team, it seems like it might be a Norco play at a component company.
Their list of riders includes: Greg Minnaar, Danny Hart, Gracey Hemstreet, Erice Van Leuven, Bodhi Kuhn, Lina Frener, Lucas Cruz, Kirk McDowall, and others.
That's the Norco DH team (I'm unsure if Kirk is racing this year) plus others.
Or it might be a Greg Minnaar thing and - since he's the figurehead of the Norco DH team - he's floating components to everyone on the team.
"Others" includes some Canadians, some trials riders and some enduro riders. Greg Callaghan is obviously a great rider/representative but Kriss Kyle, Danny Mac, and Fabio Widmer are all some of the biggest names in mountain bike social media.
Honestly, I'm kind of hyped on this brand "idea." It feels like some people decided to start a thing after a good ride and a couple beers. The same way my buddy started a bmx shirt company and another friend started a local cycling advocacy/race series/merch line.
Dunno to me the feel is less " It feels like some people decided to start a thing after a good ride and a couple beers." And more "vulture capital cash grab by churning out more "same, same, but different label" " marketing.
Dunno to me the feel is less " It feels like some people decided to start a thing after a good ride and a couple beers."And...
Dunno to me the feel is less " It feels like some people decided to start a thing after a good ride and a couple beers." And more "vulture capital cash grab by churning out more "same, same, but different label" " marketing.
The About Us page gives off Prestige Worldwide vibes...
Cast must have spent some money to get Danny Mac Askill off Continental Tires. Automotive should have deep pockets... Otherwise I can't feel the least bit excitement...
Cast must have spent some money to get Danny Mac Askill off Continental Tires. Automotive should have deep pockets...
Otherwise I can't feel the least bit excitement looking at the Cast components...
My guess is he's invested, and somebody chumped him into thinking he's gonna make more off sales than a sponsor's salary.
Pivot showing off some new stuff...
Firebird getting the same high pivot DW suspension introduced on their Phoenix DH bike?
Maybe even sharing the same front triangle, or other parts? I noticed the seat tube angle is very steep on the Phoenix.
Right, same play as when they released the XD driver. Hub co's could license the spline pattern freely but only Sram could make the cassette. TBF, not all that diff from what Shimano did with the HG pattern. Def gonna be interesting to see how Shimano gets around Sram's patent on a derailleur.
More photos of Session
Actually, SRAM t-type AXS is a heavier, more expensive UDH specific drivetrain when compared to regular AXS and mechanical. While I haven’t conducted a global bike brand part spec inventory, it appears to me, that most wireless shifting equipped bikes are coming with UDH specific t-type AXS. This is exactly the reason why SRAM got everyone they could on board with UDH. To launch this specific drivetrain….and that drive train is heavier and more expensive. I would argue that my point does compute.
I feel like this happened before with Trickstuff and a Chinese company 🧐 now it’s Hope’s turn
https://www.instagram.com/dnisbrakes?igsh=MW9tMndjdnkwN3I1cA==
Or should I say Dnis brakes “better than Hope” as they claim on the comments
Using the tech evo levers and the “v4 pro max” caliper
Cast went live now with their lineup of stems and handlebars. Strong list of riders on their rooster, but probably the least innovative new mtb company i`ve seen. Anyone up for a "38mm!!! high rise" handlebar?
Read all about it:
https://castmtb.com/
Looks like cast is now live after being hyped by some big name athletes for a while
expensive stems, alloy bars, grips and a trials tire i guess? So nothing really new or that doesn’t exist in abundance already. The bar roll markings are nice but oneup also does that
Who is funding all of this??
Lemme guess... 9⁰ Backsweep and 5⁰ upsweep too?
Something just seems a bit fishy about the Cast brand... I'm not buying into the picture of these top riders joining forces to come out with just this. :D
Ronan Dunne with a saint crank that has a direct mount, xtr looking chainring
New Saint day should be an intentional holiday, whenever that comes around.
non potato view of the new gambler
Saint Saint's Day
They are just fucking with us. Someone made a bet that form >> substance, again.
Freudian slip typo in the bio 😂 "de sigh"... 😑
I guess with DNIS brakes you skip steps 2 & 3 and go straight to neglect?
Only time it was spotted when the frenchie they have was riding it at the IXS EDC in summer 2024...apparently MTB.News missed out on this one, it was in the Forum back then
Interesting bearing news today from Kogel: https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/kogel-debuts-first-ever-corrosion-resistant-bearings-w-multi-condition-seals.
The 13 year old in me also wonders if they meant the "d" to be a "p"... 😆
If you look at the page and who they list on the team, it seems like it might be a Norco play at a component company.
Their list of riders includes: Greg Minnaar, Danny Hart, Gracey Hemstreet, Erice Van Leuven, Bodhi Kuhn, Lina Frener, Lucas Cruz, Kirk McDowall, and others.
That's the Norco DH team (I'm unsure if Kirk is racing this year) plus others.
Or it might be a Greg Minnaar thing and - since he's the figurehead of the Norco DH team - he's floating components to everyone on the team.
"Others" includes some Canadians, some trials riders and some enduro riders. Greg Callaghan is obviously a great rider/representative but Kriss Kyle, Danny Mac, and Fabio Widmer are all some of the biggest names in mountain bike social media.
Honestly, I'm kind of hyped on this brand "idea." It feels like some people decided to start a thing after a good ride and a couple beers. The same way my buddy started a bmx shirt company and another friend started a local cycling advocacy/race series/merch line.
I love the closeup shot of the worked frame hardware, gorilla tape, and a zip tie holding the derailleur cable in place 😭
MMMM I do love me some $100 stems and $80 alloy bars. With all the big names on it, they have to charge those prices.
Of all the things in the bike world that need a purge, apparel and contact accessory brands should be up there.
One piece bar and stem need to be purged.
Cast must have spent some money to get Danny Mac Askill off Continental Tires. Automotive should have deep pockets...
Otherwise I can't feel the least bit excitement looking at the Cast components...
Dunno to me the feel is less " It feels like some people decided to start a thing after a good ride and a couple beers."
And more "vulture capital cash grab by churning out more "same, same, but different label" " marketing.
The About Us page gives off Prestige Worldwide vibes...
My guess is he's invested, and somebody chumped him into thinking he's gonna make more off sales than a sponsor's salary.