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kperras
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On a large frame no less. You're welcome 🙂 

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New levers from Hope, or something custom? Pic stolen from the other site...

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4/27/2025 8:34pm Edited Date/Time 4/27/2025 8:35pm

On the Bikes & Big Ideas podcast with the founder of Outlier MTB (Cam Belisle), around 25:40 the host talks about his favorite clip pedal being an HT, and it sounds like Cam responds with a “for now…”

Outlier Pendulum Clip pedal incoming?

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bikes-big-ideas/id1461144682?i=1000704766834

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4/28/2025 12:39am
dolface wrote:
New levers from Hope, or something custom? Pic stolen from the other site...

New levers from Hope, or something custom? Pic stolen from the other site...

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Yep

Adam Bryton has the same new-style lever, including an additional bolt at the base of the lever. Hope seems to have decided to add a separate port for brake pumping.

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4/28/2025 2:14am
Trocko wrote:
SRAM update there cranks without saying anything? Just bought a set of 165mm replacing 170mm and noticed how much slimmer it is by the spindle 

SRAM update there cranks without saying anything? Just bought a set of 165mm replacing 170mm and noticed how much slimmer it is by the spindle 

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The right crank arm is slimmer too? Or did Sram update just the left crank?

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4/28/2025 3:07am
dolface wrote:
New levers from Hope, or something custom? Pic stolen from the other site...

New levers from Hope, or something custom? Pic stolen from the other site...

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kuzlich wrote:
YepAdam Bryton has the same new-style lever, including an additional bolt at the base of the lever. Hope seems to have decided to add a separate...

Yep

Adam Bryton has the same new-style lever, including an additional bolt at the base of the lever. Hope seems to have decided to add a separate port for brake pumping.

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The blade is an existing blade that hope hand out to their sponsored athletes with smaller hands. It's a bit less long, and sits closer to the bar compared to the stock lever. The bleed port is also in a convenient place so that it'll sit at the highest point in the system with the levers at a normal operational angle, meaning you won't have to 'tip' the lever up to bleed it anymore. Hopefully it's more of a revision or update to the tech 4 lever as it's definitely one of the best brakes on the market and nothing needs changing besides quality of life stuff.

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4/28/2025 7:24am
kuzlich wrote:

The right crank arm is slimmer too? Or did Sram update just the left crank?

It’s just the left. I believe the spindle and left arm are one piece on the new version to prevent clicking from the press fit interface. 

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Did they ever click? I haven't had a GXP or DUB crank click in the last almost 20 years of use. Same for Shimano before that. And making it one piece (though it was marketed as such when Transmission came out) has to be a b*tch ti make - hollow forged axle, machined crank, multi axis turned axle to make the diameters and the DS interface , drilled pedal thread, etc. It really makes very little sense and gives little gain to do it one piece... 

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Has anyone seen these pedals on Wyn's bike from Fort Bill before? The cleat binding looks very Shimano like, but I can't see any of their current pedals has a platform that shape? Seems like its extended at the back of the binding, for more support when dropping your heels, but then with less support up front? Pins on the back can be seen in the second photo. Whatever they are, they look WEIRD!

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4/28/2025 8:48am Edited Date/Time 4/28/2025 10:26am

 Yoshimura probably if it's Wyn's bike. Not featured on the website however.

 

Edit: simultaneous post. Great minds, etc....

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Does anybody have scoops on the southern gravity DH bike?. Some old post sounded wishy washy on if they would sell to public. But their website has some “enter password” to access deal. It looks sick tho. Can’t post a picture cause I’m retarded and on my phone but look up southern gravity on Instagram.
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Does anybody have scoops on the southern gravity DH bike?. Some old post sounded wishy washy on if they would sell to public. But their website...
Does anybody have scoops on the southern gravity DH bike?. Some old post sounded wishy washy on if they would sell to public. But their website has some “enter password” to access deal. It looks sick tho. Can’t post a picture cause I’m retarded and on my phone but look up southern gravity on Instagram.
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4/28/2025 11:32pm
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Does anybody have scoops on the southern gravity DH bike?. Some old post sounded wishy washy on if they would sell to public. But their website...
Does anybody have scoops on the southern gravity DH bike?. Some old post sounded wishy washy on if they would sell to public. But their website has some “enter password” to access deal. It looks sick tho. Can’t post a picture cause I’m retarded and on my phone but look up southern gravity on Instagram.

Thank you for my evening chuckles my good man!!  I thought I was the only one that couldn’t figure out posting pics.  I can get some of them but some you have to be Einstein to post!!

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nskerb wrote:
Does anybody have scoops on the southern gravity DH bike?. Some old post sounded wishy washy on if they would sell to public. But their website...
Does anybody have scoops on the southern gravity DH bike?. Some old post sounded wishy washy on if they would sell to public. But their website has some “enter password” to access deal. It looks sick tho. Can’t post a picture cause I’m retarded and on my phone but look up southern gravity on Instagram.
Thank you for my evening chuckles my good man!!  I thought I was the only one that couldn’t figure out posting pics.  I can get some...

Thank you for my evening chuckles my good man!!  I thought I was the only one that couldn’t figure out posting pics.  I can get some of them but some you have to be Einstein to post!!

Right click on desired image, copy image, paste into text box.

 

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New e*thirteen Helix Race Alloy GR Cranks and Chainring

Helix Race Alloy GR Cranks

e*thirteen developed the Helix Race GR Cranks to meet the demands of downhill, big bike park laps, enduro, and freeride riders, engineered and tested with their World Cup and Enduro athletes for durability and performance in challenging conditions.

CS5HAA-100 F3

Working alongside our World Cup DH and Enduro athletes, e*thirteen engineered the new Helix Race GR Cranks. These Forged AL-6066-T6, CNC-sculpted aluminum cranks are designed for the rigors of downhill, big bike park laps, enduro, and freeride. The Helix Race GR shares the spindle design and low-profile shape with our top-end carbon and alloy cranks, with 83mm and 73mm spindle options. Helix Race GR cranks easily exceed ASTM 5 standards — a work of art made to take a beating.

Exceeds ASTM 5 standards for Downhill, Bike Park, Enduro and Freeride applications

Forged, CNC Machined, AL-6066-T6 arms and 30mm AL 7050-T7 spindle

73mm and 83mm spindle options for enduro and DH bikes

Available in popular gravity crank arm lengths, 160mm and 165mm

Molded crank boots, protective polymer decals, APS adjuster, and self-extractor system included

CS5HAA-102 1

Product Specs:

Chainline

83mm spindle cranks: Helix GR Chainrings for 56.5mm chainline

73mm spindle cranks: Helix Chainrings for 55mm chainline

Chainring

83mm spindle cranks - Helix GR Chainring

73mm spindle cranks - Helix Race, Helix Plus, or Helix Steel DM Chainrings 

*Not compatible with SL or UL Chainrings 

Ring Color: Black, Sterling Silver

Features:

Exceeds ASTM 5 standards for gravity use 

Forged and CNC Machined for optimized strength-to-weight ratio and classic styling 

Molded crank boots 

Adaptive Preload System (APS) 

Proven P3 Connect polygon spindle interface

Length: 160mm, 165mm

Material: Forged, CNC Machined AL 6066-T6 arms, 30mm AL 7075-T73 spindle

Spindle

Width: 73mm or 83mm

Diameter: 30mm

Interface: P3 Connect

Weight:  

83mm x 160mm: 590g / 664g w 34t Ring

83mm x 165mm: 607g / 681g w 34T ring

73mm x 160mm: 584g / 638g w 34T Helix Race Chainring

73mm x 165mm: 599g / 653g w 34T Helix Race Chainring

$239.95 USD

CR5HAA-104 S

Helix Race GR Direct Mount Chainrings

Helix Race GR chainrings are direct mount chainrings engineered to withstand the punishment of downhill, bike park, and freeride disciplines. They’re forged from AL 7075-T6 then machined for beauty and to handle the rigor of downhill riding. Our Quick Connect Direct Mount spline provides proven security and creak-free mounting. Featuring e*thirteen’s M4 narrow-wide tooth profile, GR Rings deliver flawless chain retention, reduced noise and system wear, and seamless compatibility with both Shimano and SRAM drivetrains (including T-type). Available in 34T and 36T sizes and Black or Sterling Silver color options. 

Product Specs:

Chain Retention: Updated M4 narrow-wide tooth profile improved retention, reduced chain noise, and decreased system wear

Chainline: 56.5mm with Helix Race GR 83mm spindle cranks

Color: Black, Sterling Silver

Compatibility: Helix Race GR 83mm Spindle cranks (73mm Cranks use Helix Race Chainrings) 

Material: AL 7075-T6

Size: 34T / 36T options

Weight: 34T: 74g / 36T: 79g

 

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oneup drops wave flat pedal

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marzbomber888
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4/29/2025 10:51am
sspomer wrote:

oneup drops wave flat pedal

Hopefully, they drop that stupid, massive inward bearing in the fact that you could feel the axle. This is one of the worst flat  ever.

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4/29/2025 11:11am
sspomer wrote:

oneup drops wave flat pedal

Hopefully, they drop that stupid, massive inward bearing in the fact that you could feel the axle. This is one of the worst flat  ever.

Their pre wave alloy? i've owned a set of those 'big bearing' pedals for years and i've probably put my foot on it once.

Regardless the answer to flat pedals is always the same.... go and buy clip pedals.

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4/29/2025 11:50am
sspomer wrote:

oneup drops wave flat pedal

Hopefully, they drop that stupid, massive inward bearing in the fact that you could feel the axle. This is one of the worst flat  ever.

Their pre wave alloy? i've owned a set of those 'big bearing' pedals for years and i've probably put my foot on it once.Regardless the answer...

Their pre wave alloy? i've owned a set of those 'big bearing' pedals for years and i've probably put my foot on it once.

Regardless the answer to flat pedals is always the same.... go and buy clip pedals.

It's love it or hate it. I have three original ones in rotation, lent them out to friends, I've been running Outlier-esque prototypes for over a year (modular proto with a huge bulge) and they have been in rotation with friends as well and the bulge is 100 % a deal breaker or a non issue. There is no in between. 

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sspomer wrote:
New e*thirteen Helix Race Alloy GR Cranks and ChainringHelix Race Alloy GR Crankse*thirteen developed the Helix Race GR Cranks to meet the demands of...

New e*thirteen Helix Race Alloy GR Cranks and Chainring

Helix Race Alloy GR Cranks

e*thirteen developed the Helix Race GR Cranks to meet the demands of downhill, big bike park laps, enduro, and freeride riders, engineered and tested with their World Cup and Enduro athletes for durability and performance in challenging conditions.

CS5HAA-100 F3

Working alongside our World Cup DH and Enduro athletes, e*thirteen engineered the new Helix Race GR Cranks. These Forged AL-6066-T6, CNC-sculpted aluminum cranks are designed for the rigors of downhill, big bike park laps, enduro, and freeride. The Helix Race GR shares the spindle design and low-profile shape with our top-end carbon and alloy cranks, with 83mm and 73mm spindle options. Helix Race GR cranks easily exceed ASTM 5 standards — a work of art made to take a beating.

Exceeds ASTM 5 standards for Downhill, Bike Park, Enduro and Freeride applications

Forged, CNC Machined, AL-6066-T6 arms and 30mm AL 7050-T7 spindle

73mm and 83mm spindle options for enduro and DH bikes

Available in popular gravity crank arm lengths, 160mm and 165mm

Molded crank boots, protective polymer decals, APS adjuster, and self-extractor system included

CS5HAA-102 1

Product Specs:

Chainline

83mm spindle cranks: Helix GR Chainrings for 56.5mm chainline

73mm spindle cranks: Helix Chainrings for 55mm chainline

Chainring

83mm spindle cranks - Helix GR Chainring

73mm spindle cranks - Helix Race, Helix Plus, or Helix Steel DM Chainrings 

*Not compatible with SL or UL Chainrings 

Ring Color: Black, Sterling Silver

Features:

Exceeds ASTM 5 standards for gravity use 

Forged and CNC Machined for optimized strength-to-weight ratio and classic styling 

Molded crank boots 

Adaptive Preload System (APS) 

Proven P3 Connect polygon spindle interface

Length: 160mm, 165mm

Material: Forged, CNC Machined AL 6066-T6 arms, 30mm AL 7075-T73 spindle

Spindle

Width: 73mm or 83mm

Diameter: 30mm

Interface: P3 Connect

Weight:  

83mm x 160mm: 590g / 664g w 34t Ring

83mm x 165mm: 607g / 681g w 34T ring

73mm x 160mm: 584g / 638g w 34T Helix Race Chainring

73mm x 165mm: 599g / 653g w 34T Helix Race Chainring

$239.95 USD

CR5HAA-104 S

Helix Race GR Direct Mount Chainrings

Helix Race GR chainrings are direct mount chainrings engineered to withstand the punishment of downhill, bike park, and freeride disciplines. They’re forged from AL 7075-T6 then machined for beauty and to handle the rigor of downhill riding. Our Quick Connect Direct Mount spline provides proven security and creak-free mounting. Featuring e*thirteen’s M4 narrow-wide tooth profile, GR Rings deliver flawless chain retention, reduced noise and system wear, and seamless compatibility with both Shimano and SRAM drivetrains (including T-type). Available in 34T and 36T sizes and Black or Sterling Silver color options. 

Product Specs:

Chain Retention: Updated M4 narrow-wide tooth profile improved retention, reduced chain noise, and decreased system wear

Chainline: 56.5mm with Helix Race GR 83mm spindle cranks

Color: Black, Sterling Silver

Compatibility: Helix Race GR 83mm Spindle cranks (73mm Cranks use Helix Race Chainrings) 

Material: AL 7075-T6

Size: 34T / 36T options

Weight: 34T: 74g / 36T: 79g

 

Exceeding ASTM standard, did something change and the standard now includes meaningful component testing values? As far as I'm aware the standard only categorises bike use and general speeds and jumps with no meaningful loads to test components with... 

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4/29/2025 2:11pm
sspomer wrote:

oneup drops wave flat pedal

Hopefully, they drop that stupid, massive inward bearing in the fact that you could feel the axle. This is one of the worst flat  ever.

Idea is really cool but axle bump is not. Maybe next iteration they will finally fix that 

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4/29/2025 2:27pm
sspomer wrote:

oneup drops wave flat pedal

Hopefully, they drop that stupid, massive inward bearing in the fact that you could feel the axle. This is one of the worst flat  ever.

MikeyMT wrote:

Idea is really cool but axle bump is not. Maybe next iteration they will finally fix that 

I guess. Been on chromag scarabs since release. Never had an issue and they feel great to me.  No need to change to a lesser quality design like this 

4/29/2025 2:48pm Edited Date/Time 4/29/2025 2:50pm

Beauty!

They appear to be hiding something near the front axle...

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4/29/2025 3:10pm Edited Date/Time 4/29/2025 3:19pm

Beauty!

They appear to be hiding something near the front axle...

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interesting that it's not the other demo with the high mount chain.

appears to be a big ass brake.  didn't doctor up the rear one

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appears to be a different caliper a few pics later:

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edit: the rotors in the first pic look like magura, second pic looks like a gustav maybe? 

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4/29/2025 3:13pm

is that a can of crab meat? 🦀😂

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Beauty!

They appear to be hiding something near the front axle...

jonkranked wrote:
enhance.gifinteresting that it's not the other demo with the high mount chain.appears to be a big ass brake.  didn't doctor up the rear one appears to be...

enhance.gif

interesting that it's not the other demo with the high mount chain.

appears to be a big ass brake.  didn't doctor up the rear one

image 282.png?VersionId=J

 

appears to be a different caliper a few pics later:

image 283

edit: the rotors in the first pic look like magura, second pic looks like a gustav maybe? 

This is from 2024 Worlds in Andorra.

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4/29/2025 3:15pm
cmaac wrote:
This Fox USD fork looks pretty buttoned up with off tool bits - any word on when this will hit the market? 
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This Fox USD fork looks pretty buttoned up with off tool bits - any word on when this will hit the market? 

To buttoned up for a proto for sure.

Should be available by June/July. From what I could gather you‘ll need a different axle size, hence hub.

Nothing official, date nor axle standard, just rumors…

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