For those that never leave this thread.....Hoping this wasn't bitten from Wheelbased, apologies, and I'll pull it if it wasWeren't there some who were adamant that...
For those that never leave this thread.....
Hoping this wasn't bitten from Wheelbased, apologies, and I'll pull it if it was
Weren't there some who were adamant that there couldn't/wouldn't be a mechanical transmission, anywho
Perhaps I'm naive (or just spend too much time here) but not having an X0-level mechanical Transmission ofering seems like a miss; existing NX/SX bits are such poor quality that I feel like it'll turn people off (and misses the market segment that wants high-quality mechanical shifting, or pushes them to Shimano).
For those that never leave this thread.....Hoping this wasn't bitten from Wheelbased, apologies, and I'll pull it if it wasWeren't there some who were adamant that...
For those that never leave this thread.....
Hoping this wasn't bitten from Wheelbased, apologies, and I'll pull it if it was
Weren't there some who were adamant that there couldn't/wouldn't be a mechanical transmission, anywho
Perhaps I'm naive (or just spend too much time here) but not having an X0-level mechanical Transmission ofering seems like a miss; existing NX/SX bits are...
Perhaps I'm naive (or just spend too much time here) but not having an X0-level mechanical Transmission ofering seems like a miss; existing NX/SX bits are such poor quality that I feel like it'll turn people off (and misses the market segment that wants high-quality mechanical shifting, or pushes them to Shimano).
it'll come, They needed to get the high end consumer to early adopt, and buy into the world of 1's and 0's, cause that would cover the investment costs.
Then the GX beepboop came out to gather up the rest of the money.
I'd wager we see an XO lvl mechanical transmission groupset come out in early 26
Perhaps I'm naive (or just spend too much time here) but not having an X0-level mechanical Transmission ofering seems like a miss; existing NX/SX bits are...
Perhaps I'm naive (or just spend too much time here) but not having an X0-level mechanical Transmission ofering seems like a miss; existing NX/SX bits are such poor quality that I feel like it'll turn people off (and misses the market segment that wants high-quality mechanical shifting, or pushes them to Shimano).
Seems like they're focused on huge market of low price OE offerings, not stuff for us.
For those that never leave this thread.....Hoping this wasn't bitten from Wheelbased, apologies, and I'll pull it if it wasWeren't there some who were adamant that...
For those that never leave this thread.....
Hoping this wasn't bitten from Wheelbased, apologies, and I'll pull it if it was
Weren't there some who were adamant that there couldn't/wouldn't be a mechanical transmission, anywho
Perhaps I'm naive (or just spend too much time here) but not having an X0-level mechanical Transmission ofering seems like a miss; existing NX/SX bits are...
Perhaps I'm naive (or just spend too much time here) but not having an X0-level mechanical Transmission ofering seems like a miss; existing NX/SX bits are such poor quality that I feel like it'll turn people off (and misses the market segment that wants high-quality mechanical shifting, or pushes them to Shimano).
Also
Norco's 2025 "Shore Series" Optic C2 MX comes with an interesting drive train spec. A week or so ago it was listed as SRAM 1000 (I friggin dig this bike!)
AlsoNorco's 2025 "Shore Series" Optic C2 MX comes with an interesting drive train spec. A week or so ago it was listed as SRAM 1000 (I...
Also
Norco's 2025 "Shore Series" Optic C2 MX comes with an interesting drive train spec. A week or so ago it was listed as SRAM 1000 (I friggin dig this bike!)
AlsoNorco's 2025 "Shore Series" Optic C2 MX comes with an interesting drive train spec. A week or so ago it was listed as SRAM 1000 (I...
Also
Norco's 2025 "Shore Series" Optic C2 MX comes with an interesting drive train spec. A week or so ago it was listed as SRAM 1000 (I friggin dig this bike!)
you of all people should know to never say never.(edited with a non-ripped photo...and here's a link to that story! -gordo)https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/BCDs-Carbon-29er-Downhill-Bike-from-2007,3771/BCDs-Carbon-29er-DH-Bike-from-2007,36005/sspomer,2
you of all people should know to never say never.
(edited with a non-ripped photo...and here's a link to that story! -gordo)
The thing about 29ers is frame designers are still dealing with fitment issues, 20 years on. This is why we've seen all these various chainline, axle, hub standards proliferate, not mention endless conversations around geometry. Paul Aston seems to be fine with 475mm rear centers but any good (technical) trail that I've ridden around the world plain doesn't work with titanic sized wheelbases.
Last but not least, and understandably this the same argument some have with ebikes and we can see how many of those are on the trails now, I don't need bigger wheels to make things easier. The pendulum swung far enough with 29x3 and we all saw how that worked out for MTB (Desert touring setups disregard this comment).
I can't imagine what toe overlap would be like for a 32" gravel bike. My giant revolt with 48c tires is already precarious enough. Come to...
I can't imagine what toe overlap would be like for a 32" gravel bike. My giant revolt with 48c tires is already precarious enough. Come to think of it, do you end up with toe overlap on a 32" xc bike with a 68 degree hta with reaches under 450-470?
you of all people should know to never say never.(edited with a non-ripped photo...and here's a link to that story! -gordo)https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/BCDs-Carbon-29er-Downhill-Bike-from-2007,3771/BCDs-Carbon-29er-DH-Bike-from-2007,36005/sspomer,2
you of all people should know to never say never.
(edited with a non-ripped photo...and here's a link to that story! -gordo)
The thing about 29ers is frame designers are still dealing with fitment issues, 20 years on. This is why we've seen all these various chainline, axle...
The thing about 29ers is frame designers are still dealing with fitment issues, 20 years on. This is why we've seen all these various chainline, axle, hub standards proliferate, not mention endless conversations around geometry. Paul Aston seems to be fine with 475mm rear centers but any good (technical) trail that I've ridden around the world plain doesn't work with titanic sized wheelbases.
Last but not least, and understandably this the same argument some have with ebikes and we can see how many of those are on the trails now, I don't need bigger wheels to make things easier. The pendulum swung far enough with 29x3 and we all saw how that worked out for MTB (Desert touring setups disregard this comment).
We get messages at least once a month from someone in the desert Southwest who's pissed that we no longer make the Chronicle.
I could never get along with plus tires. If I ran the pressures low enough to get a benefit in traction then the tire would fold and roll like crazy even in mellow corners. With enough pressure to provide cornering support, I was getting bounced all over the trail. For me, plus tires offered only downsides. I'm glad they were a relatively short lived fad in our fad obsessed industry.
Almost looks like they're going to sell an entire rear end to convert an existing frame to high pivot(?) Looks like a green carbon frame + Cascade high pivot rear end.
All three of the components are in the same CNC'd style, including the bit that is either the entire chainstay, or a lower link in a VPP or similar lower link set-up.
My guess is a high pivot conversion for Santa Cruz. You can just about see the frame in the pic, there was a Megatower in that minty greeny colour at some point.... but also a recent Stumpy, which goes against my lower link theory.
All three of the components are in the same CNC'd style, including the bit that is either the entire chainstay, or a lower link in a...
All three of the components are in the same CNC'd style, including the bit that is either the entire chainstay, or a lower link in a VPP or similar lower link set-up.
My guess is a high pivot conversion for Santa Cruz. You can just about see the frame in the pic, there was a Megatower in that minty greeny colour at some point.... but also a recent Stumpy, which goes against my lower link theory.
to quote myself, that green is the current stumpy 15, and the Megatower I was remembering is not the current version. Would like to change my vote to a new chainstay (with possible moving parts) and idler to make a stumpy a high pivot .... and possibly a 6 bar rather than 4 bar?
All three of the components are in the same CNC'd style, including the bit that is either the entire chainstay, or a lower link in a...
All three of the components are in the same CNC'd style, including the bit that is either the entire chainstay, or a lower link in a VPP or similar lower link set-up.
My guess is a high pivot conversion for Santa Cruz. You can just about see the frame in the pic, there was a Megatower in that minty greeny colour at some point.... but also a recent Stumpy, which goes against my lower link theory.
to quote myself, that green is the current stumpy 15, and the Megatower I was remembering is not the current version. Would like to change my...
to quote myself, that green is the current stumpy 15, and the Megatower I was remembering is not the current version. Would like to change my vote to a new chainstay (with possible moving parts) and idler to make a stumpy a high pivot .... and possibly a 6 bar rather than 4 bar?
Good eye, def looks to match this, also if it were for a SC, I think you'd see the shock/tunnel.
if you want a laugh, here’s the bronco ebike. Apparently the motocross-style saddle is awesome for exploring long trails where you can make the most of...
if you want a laugh, here’s the bronco ebike. Apparently the motocross-style saddle is awesome for exploring long trails where you can make the most of the 60 mile range. just in case you want your balls to fall off.
no way will 32 be for anything except XC or gravel, right? please? pretty please? make it stop?
Massive wheels are fun as hell. My 29+ rigid Surly Krampus with ~30.5" outer tire diameter is just a stupid monster truck/klunker, I absolutely love it. I'm 6'2", was always on board for 29" wheels, and definitely would try a 32" XC bike. Obviously they're not going to work well for shorter folks, does that even need to be reiterated to the people getting up in arms about it?
Liteville did this, around 2015.
Let's hope thats the only thing it has in common with that POS.
For those that never leave this thread.....
Hoping this wasn't bitten from Wheelbased, apologies, and I'll pull it if it was
Weren't there some who were adamant that there couldn't/wouldn't be a mechanical transmission, anywho
https://bikerumor.com/patent-patrol-sram-mechanical-transmissions-are-coming-soon-with-both-nx-and-sx-transmission-derailleurs/
https://bikerumor.com/shimano-patents-point-to-all-new-xtr-di2-xt-di2-d…
Perhaps I'm naive (or just spend too much time here) but not having an X0-level mechanical Transmission ofering seems like a miss; existing NX/SX bits are such poor quality that I feel like it'll turn people off (and misses the market segment that wants high-quality mechanical shifting, or pushes them to Shimano).
Amazing,
Everytime I feel a little concerned about the price I pay for a mtb widget of some sort, I go check out things in the road world.....
https://bikerumor.com/kogel-speed-kolossos-oversized-cage-upgrade-reshaped-for-more-stiffness-less-drag/
It starts at $500, and goes up from there.......I love this
it'll come, They needed to get the high end consumer to early adopt, and buy into the world of 1's and 0's, cause that would cover the investment costs.
Then the GX beepboop came out to gather up the rest of the money.
I'd wager we see an XO lvl mechanical transmission groupset come out in early 26
Seems like they're focused on huge market of low price OE offerings, not stuff for us.
Most roadies think those are hilarious too...
Also
Norco's 2025 "Shore Series" Optic C2 MX comes with an interesting drive train spec. A week or so ago it was listed as SRAM 1000 (I friggin dig this bike!)
https://www.norco.com/bikes/mountain/trail/optic/25-optic-C2-mx/
https://www.norco.com/bikes/mountain/all-mountain/sight/25-sight-C1-MX-150/ (note the GX der, but different crank)
thats fair,
but when you peruse the prices of even mid/high range road bikes, I feel way better about what I'm getting.....
This ones not great news, but honestly, not a lot of great news coming from our friends just South of here...
https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2025/02/13/trump-plans-im…
https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/rd-s1000-e-a1
There you go, entry level beepboops on a $9k CAD bike, spectacular
The thing about 29ers is frame designers are still dealing with fitment issues, 20 years on. This is why we've seen all these various chainline, axle, hub standards proliferate, not mention endless conversations around geometry. Paul Aston seems to be fine with 475mm rear centers but any good (technical) trail that I've ridden around the world plain doesn't work with titanic sized wheelbases.
Last but not least, and understandably this the same argument some have with ebikes and we can see how many of those are on the trails now, I don't need bigger wheels to make things easier. The pendulum swung far enough with 29x3 and we all saw how that worked out for MTB (Desert touring setups disregard this comment).
this, just did a sanity check
What stem length are you running on the Giant?
We get messages at least once a month from someone in the desert Southwest who's pissed that we no longer make the Chronicle.
I could never get along with plus tires. If I ran the pressures low enough to get a benefit in traction then the tire would fold and roll like crazy even in mellow corners. With enough pressure to provide cornering support, I was getting bounced all over the trail. For me, plus tires offered only downsides. I'm glad they were a relatively short lived fad in our fad obsessed industry.
Nobody saw Cascades instagram post yesterday?
https://www.instagram.com/p/DGCEWu1Sy7m/
Hoping @CascadeComponents can chime in on what they think @CascadeComponents are up to...
They are definitelly up to something
Floating/dynamic idler?
Almost looks like they're going to sell an entire rear end to convert an existing frame to high pivot(?) Looks like a green carbon frame + Cascade high pivot rear end.
All three of the components are in the same CNC'd style, including the bit that is either the entire chainstay, or a lower link in a VPP or similar lower link set-up.
My guess is a high pivot conversion for Santa Cruz. You can just about see the frame in the pic, there was a Megatower in that minty greeny colour at some point.... but also a recent Stumpy, which goes against my lower link theory.
to quote myself, that green is the current stumpy 15, and the Megatower I was remembering is not the current version. Would like to change my vote to a new chainstay (with possible moving parts) and idler to make a stumpy a high pivot .... and possibly a 6 bar rather than 4 bar?
Looks like the Stumpy 15 green carbon frame. And it looks like the idler will move as suspension cycles.
Good eye, def looks to match this, also if it were for a SC, I think you'd see the shock/tunnel.
They have so much space behind the seat tube to install all that hardware. Looks like a fun project.
But what about the mullets? won't somebody think About the MULLETS??
modern mountain biking is coming to an end
Massive wheels are fun as hell. My 29+ rigid Surly Krampus with ~30.5" outer tire diameter is just a stupid monster truck/klunker, I absolutely love it. I'm 6'2", was always on board for 29" wheels, and definitely would try a 32" XC bike. Obviously they're not going to work well for shorter folks, does that even need to be reiterated to the people getting up in arms about it?