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Spoke with the mechanic for a certain yt mob member at Cannonball about the WRP freehub kit and they said that DT had something similar in the works for them later in the year.
I dunno man, talk of anyone surreptitiously sliding body parts into anything at a World Cup can lead to huge amounts of online speculation.
I've been watching the 'pedal-kickback space' and trying to determine which is the best route to go for me on my next bike, if at all.
Anyways, here is what E-13 says on the topic of crank based solutions vs. hub: There is a misconception that the effects of pedal kickback are something always perceptible to the rider. Pedal kickback and its knock-on effects dramatically degrade suspension performance even when riders don’t feel it happening. Sidekick is the first and only solution that isolates the drivetrain from suspension while freewheeling. This eliminates pedal kickback in nearly all riding situations, silences chain and freewheel clatter, and provides a whisper-quiet freehub ratchet. Other crank spider-based solutions attempt to eliminate pedal kickback but do not disconnect the drivetrain from the frame suspension. In fact, while helpful in damping pedal kickback forces, with this type of solution, kickback, and chain vibration must happen for the device to function.
Beyond that, I would say that the Sidekick hubs appear to be very reliable and also roll very freely, where-as the O'Chain seems to be pretty maintenance intensive. I plan to build a new set of wheels based around the SideKick hubs next time, but it'll be on an e-bike. I'll just stick with my good old Carbon Ti hubs for my trail bike.
"Sidekick is the first and only solution..."
Gunna point out that Tairin has been doing this for a few years prior to e13. Except Tairin is perfectly silent as it pulls back ALL the pawls (or star ratchet) instead of using one to help reengage.
I love the idea that bike performance/suspension can be "dramatically degraded", but the rider can't feel it happening. What?
O-chain is not maintenance intensive in my experience. I'm on a used one for the past 2 park seasons and have had no reason to open it up yet. If the DT option performs like the Sidekick then I could see myself running that and selling the O-Chain to fund putting the DT Sidekick on all my bikes.
Definitely interested...
Jesse hinting at something in development from RS and/or Canyon?
"There’s a lot of work that happens behind the scenes and while we all love the work, it’s always nice to reward it. Maybe one day you’ll see what I’m talking about 👀"
Maybe. Could also just be talking about the amount of time and effort that riders/mechanics/companies put into training, tuning, & testing.
Been waiting years for more info on that fork (shock too)
Cool to see something!
I took it as felt in the form of pedal kickback, but point taken.
PS. Love the Username!
Pretty interesting how moto suspension companies do their "A Kit" suspension with DLC, or TiN for the stanchions, and Kashima is used on the shock bodies/fork chassis, but none of the moving parts. If I had money to blow, I would try to buy those KYB forks and shock tomorrow.🤑
i read that as Jesse criticizing the lack of enduro coverage. I definitely didn't see it.
the focus was all Xc and DH, Enduro is like it didn't even happen, unreal
Now they look even better
I think he’s referring to Grit and Glory, premiering in August.
https://ucimtbworldseries.com/news/warner-bros-discovery-sports-present…
+1 for the old graphics
Now that the Industry 9 and WeAreOne merger is official, they are planning on adding more bike components in the lineup. Carbon cranks made in their Asheville factory are on top of their list followed by brakes. Clint and Dustin hinted towards brainstorming wireless brakes which is wild. They also officially closed the idea of a new Arrival bike so that won't be happening again.
Where did you hear this news?
Hannah Bergemann on a new Transition. Looks to be the same as what was spotted a while ago on a chairlift somewhere. They just "re-did" the TR11 so don't think it's that. Definitely meant to be DH only as that seat tube is quite short. Lower shock mount also looks different that their current alloy offerings. Could it be a new freeride specific bike? Just a special build for Hannah?
Spires are on sale. What if they're dropping a new one with frame storage that can be upstroked to be a dh bike like Orbea?
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So WaO will be carbon stuff and i9 will be alloy stuff made in the same factory? Will be interesting as i9 can use their machining to make moulds for carbon components.
There wasn't room to include "..., planned obsolescence, and anti-consumer duopolistic practices that treat bike companies less like frame designers and more like component integrators."
Lips are sealed but more than one of those things are true
anyone have a confirmed date for shimano's next drop? Is it this week or next?
You're not putting a dropper of any useful length in that seat tube.
June 7, 2032
Just guessing that it’s going to be like a “Party Patrol”. Mixed wheel,190/180 front 180 rear and alloy only.