I believe these Hope brakes the MS team is running are not only different with the “evo” shaped lever, the bleeding port but also at the caliper
While the look of the caliper itself reminds of a V4 due to the machining ( different from the e4) and the different sized pistons
The engraving says GB4, and in this picture you can see there’s basically no pistons out, and that rotor is not a vented 3.3mm one, therefore it must be a different picture as even with the 2.3mm thick rotors you still have quite a bit of pistons out even on fresh pads.
And it seems like they’re running the 1.8mm floating rotors from every picture which I also find curious 🧐
The rocker pivot says "open" and "close" (i think) it's possible that both sides of the link could be connected then disconnected to tune stiffness. But it's connected to a trunnion shock so that wouldn't do much. Any other guesses for the open and closed markings?
The rocker pivot says "open" and "close" (i think) it's possible that both sides of the link could be connected then disconnected to tune stiffness. But...
The rocker pivot says "open" and "close" (i think) it's possible that both sides of the link could be connected then disconnected to tune stiffness. But it's connected to a trunnion shock so that wouldn't do much. Any other guesses for the open and closed markings?
Couldn't that just be indications of tightening direction and torque spec? Fairly common on many linkage bolts across brands.
Amazing investigatory journalism again from our beloved forum nerds. Here's a brief interview with the Fox marketing team to see how they're feeling right now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CVDFksacsY&t=81s
Will Fox stop saying it's just a prototype now? Excellent choice going with a 20mm axle for the single crown version. Does this mean the inverted 40...
Will Fox stop saying it's just a prototype now? Excellent choice going with a 20mm axle for the single crown version.
Does this mean the inverted 40 will get another shot?
From a buyers perspective, 20mm axle sucks, as DH bikes seem to be fading, and the popularity of DH hubs with it. I’m assuming it has some serious upsides for stiffness etc. But most will need a new hub, which is like $100-200 + spokes and labor. Worse if you have multiple bikes because they may no longer be swap able between bikes.
Will Fox stop saying it's just a prototype now? Excellent choice going with a 20mm axle for the single crown version. Does this mean the inverted 40...
Will Fox stop saying it's just a prototype now? Excellent choice going with a 20mm axle for the single crown version.
Does this mean the inverted 40 will get another shot?
assuming the RR sticker means that's from richie's bike, that fork probably is a prototype.
From a buyers perspective, 20mm axle sucks, as DH bikes seem to be fading, and the popularity of DH hubs with it. I’m assuming it has...
From a buyers perspective, 20mm axle sucks, as DH bikes seem to be fading, and the popularity of DH hubs with it. I’m assuming it has some serious upsides for stiffness etc. But most will need a new hub, which is like $100-200 + spokes and labor. Worse if you have multiple bikes because they may no longer be swap able between bikes.
Possible that they offer a 15mm conversion kit like the Marzocchi DJ fork? Probably not the best solution, but depending on the dropouts, it could be an option..
assuming the RR sticker means that's from richie's bike, that fork probably is a prototype.
That is true, but Fox wouldn't have all build data on the website listed by serial number if it was still just a RAD project. The inverted Fox fork is going to be released.
Considering market issues, it's very smart to have one frame serve multiple disciplines...
Lapierre also did that with the Spicy if I remember correctly.
Aye, it comes with swappable rockers for both pivot configurations, and a yoke to fit a 205x65 shock, without the yoke and with a 225x75 shock it has it's full DH travel.
That is true, but Fox wouldn't have all build data on the website listed by serial number if it was still just a RAD project. The...
That is true, but Fox wouldn't have all build data on the website listed by serial number if it was still just a RAD project. The inverted Fox fork is going to be released.
Gotta agree... It's got a serial number and it's in the system.. Seems likely that production is underway and will be released sooner than later..
Will Fox stop saying it's just a prototype now? Excellent choice going with a 20mm axle for the single crown version. Does this mean the inverted 40...
Will Fox stop saying it's just a prototype now? Excellent choice going with a 20mm axle for the single crown version.
Does this mean the inverted 40 will get another shot?
From a buyers perspective, 20mm axle sucks, as DH bikes seem to be fading, and the popularity of DH hubs with it. I’m assuming it has...
From a buyers perspective, 20mm axle sucks, as DH bikes seem to be fading, and the popularity of DH hubs with it. I’m assuming it has some serious upsides for stiffness etc. But most will need a new hub, which is like $100-200 + spokes and labor. Worse if you have multiple bikes because they may no longer be swap able between bikes.
Probably my favorite part about hope hubs, and one of the reason I built wheels with them for my Madonna, being you can swap the link and get 175mm of travel I was planning on getting a dh38 and dropping the travel to 190 for racing dh this year.
Will Fox stop saying it's just a prototype now? Excellent choice going with a 20mm axle for the single crown version. Does this mean the inverted 40...
Will Fox stop saying it's just a prototype now? Excellent choice going with a 20mm axle for the single crown version.
Does this mean the inverted 40 will get another shot?
From a buyers perspective, 20mm axle sucks, as DH bikes seem to be fading, and the popularity of DH hubs with it. I’m assuming it has...
From a buyers perspective, 20mm axle sucks, as DH bikes seem to be fading, and the popularity of DH hubs with it. I’m assuming it has some serious upsides for stiffness etc. But most will need a new hub, which is like $100-200 + spokes and labor. Worse if you have multiple bikes because they may no longer be swap able between bikes.
Hope front hubs for life and luckily the list of 148 DH bikes is growing day by day. (Canyon, YT, Transition, GT, Forbidden, Spesh, Frameworks) Glad the industry is having to cave a little on these incremental improvements that could end up robbing you of a day of riding if you don’t have backup parts. Very interested to see if the new Demo is still 148.
Anyone able to tell what coating is on the specialized's fork stanctions to determine if they are steel?
Could be the original Kashima coating you could find on Kowa forks a long time ago for example, which had a much darker tint than the Fox one.
It IS like the Zoceli oh my god! The chain runs in a little fairing piece.
Reminds me of the espresso coating that Marzocchi used.
I believe these Hope brakes the MS team is running are not only different with the “evo” shaped lever, the bleeding port but also at the caliper
While the look of the caliper itself reminds of a V4 due to the machining ( different from the e4) and the different sized pistons
The engraving says GB4, and in this picture you can see there’s basically no pistons out, and that rotor is not a vented 3.3mm one, therefore it must be a different picture as even with the 2.3mm thick rotors you still have quite a bit of pistons out even on fresh pads.
And it seems like they’re running the 1.8mm floating rotors from every picture which I also find curious 🧐
Second to last photo, why is there a NDS AXS controller pod on the bike?? o.O
It looks like that second to last and last photo are photos of the same bike, an e-bike 😉
This website needs a sense of humor
The peasants have spoken.
It’s alll about percentages man, 200 riders breaking 10 chains is 5%, 10 people breaking 2 belts is 20%.. (i like gearboxes)
Orbea DH bike
From "not being comfortable on the bike" enough to do Hardline, to winning the opening round. Very big for that Oolab bike. (And Tahnee of course)
More photos
Looking at the seat tube, frame storage and room for water bottle seems like it’s the new enduro bike (rallon) transformed to DH bike
Few details about new Fox USD fork
It's more like the Wild IMO with the way the frame brace is designed
The rocker pivot says "open" and "close" (i think) it's possible that both sides of the link could be connected then disconnected to tune stiffness. But it's connected to a trunnion shock so that wouldn't do much. Any other guesses for the open and closed markings?
Couldn't that just be indications of tightening direction and torque spec? Fairly common on many linkage bolts across brands.
Amazing investigatory journalism again from our beloved forum nerds. Here's a brief interview with the Fox marketing team to see how they're feeling right now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CVDFksacsY&t=81s
you're probably right haha
Considering market issues, it's very smart to have one frame serve multiple disciplines...
Lapierre also did that with the Spicy if I remember correctly.
Will Fox stop saying it's just a prototype now? Excellent choice going with a 20mm axle for the single crown version.
Does this mean the inverted 40 will get another shot?
From a buyers perspective, 20mm axle sucks, as DH bikes seem to be fading, and the popularity of DH hubs with it. I’m assuming it has some serious upsides for stiffness etc. But most will need a new hub, which is like $100-200 + spokes and labor. Worse if you have multiple bikes because they may no longer be swap able between bikes.
assuming the RR sticker means that's from richie's bike, that fork probably is a prototype.
Possible that they offer a 15mm conversion kit like the Marzocchi DJ fork? Probably not the best solution, but depending on the dropouts, it could be an option..
That is true, but Fox wouldn't have all build data on the website listed by serial number if it was still just a RAD project. The inverted Fox fork is going to be released.
Aye, it comes with swappable rockers for both pivot configurations, and a yoke to fit a 205x65 shock, without the yoke and with a 225x75 shock it has it's full DH travel.
Gotta agree... It's got a serial number and it's in the system.. Seems likely that production is underway and will be released sooner than later..
Probably my favorite part about hope hubs, and one of the reason I built wheels with them for my Madonna, being you can swap the link and get 175mm of travel I was planning on getting a dh38 and dropping the travel to 190 for racing dh this year.
Hope front hubs for life and luckily the list of 148 DH bikes is growing day by day. (Canyon, YT, Transition, GT, Forbidden, Spesh, Frameworks) Glad the industry is having to cave a little on these incremental improvements that could end up robbing you of a day of riding if you don’t have backup parts. Very interested to see if the new Demo is still 148.