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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?
Handlebar graphics update from Renthal:
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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.
funny but theres a shimano embargo in place currently for their XT etc range. Shimano rep wouldnt say if saint was included.
He just wouldnt tell me a date except for 'very soon' and its been mentioned mid june for next drop.
Did I miss the "re-did" tr11? It seems to have been the same frame for a few years now right?
It would be cool to see a race bike and a "freeride" double crown bike like commencal does with the supreme and the furious. I'd like to take a lap on a full blown dh sled to see how great they are now, its been a really long time for me. But If I had to spend my own money I'd buy a freeride/park bike with a double crown that is a little bit more energetic and poppy on jumps. I think most people at bike parks would rather session jumpy trails than try and nuke down some WC trails on a full squish monster.
If they don’t name this thing the gran mal or the dirtbag I will be disappointed.
Few details about the new PP bikes :
- Shan n°6 : 160mm enduro bike (n°5 has 140mm), 64.5° HA, 450mm CS length
- Shan DH : no details but looking good with a similar layout but specific ratios.
And here I was thinking an engagement ring was going to be my next expensive purchase, silly me.
Big PP and bigger PP lol
Go vintage ring and new bike! Congrats!
My wrists are barking just looking at those measurements. 7° backsweep? #oldfart
Anyone know what this plug is in Jesse's steerer? TMD?
Granite designs steerer mounted Stash multitool I think?... Actualy no, the bottom design is slightly different (and wrong colour) but something very simmilar to the stash tool.
It‘s a rimpact TMD
Its a Mass Damper