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I feel like there has to be something more going on with that bridge than just a new mudguard mount.
The plug in the steerer is a Rimpact mass damper, the nubbins on the crown are odd, no idea what that is.
Sure look like pressure release valves.
Level of Future has released a website that goes into more info on their Flexstab bars: https://leveloffuture.com/
Not much info on availability for the public. I've reached out, these may save riding for me, so I'm pretty anxious to get more info on when they'll be available. They look really promising for people with wrist/hand/elbow problems.
For some reason they still have the pins/platforms on two different levels though, something which I already hate with the Saint pedal as well.
I am currently using the oneup pedals, super happy with them - Want to put them on a new build but they are out of stock eternally.
https://www.instagram.com/kristjanvrecek/reel/C4lbiYrIbzH/
Is there a plain image of the bars anywhere? I tried finding it on their website but on mobile that thing is a nightmare.
front pins are lowerd to assist in 'toe down' entry which is something that has plagued the SPD pedal since it was invented.
the oneup's are also similar in that regard but Oneup changed the SPD mechanism to fix the initial movement float that has also plagued the SPD standard, combined with some actual shoe to platform They made SPD's great again.
It seems shimano in their arrogance have not updated their SPD but gone the way of using platform/pins to lock the platform to shoe.
At least the Shimano mechanism is consistent and reliable.
I’ve generally had good luck with most OneUp products, but even after trying the fix kit they sent for these brand-new pedals, the unclipping mechanism still feels inconsistent.
I also doubt the pedals are truly “out of stock.” My guess is they pulled them from shelves because of the known issues and are working on another update. They never should have released the pedals in their current state.
Any Information about the new Pivot high pivot bike with DJI? Should come this Winter…
They're still not the most powerful brakes on the market though... They're also heavy af, have a heavy lever pull and are ugly. It's all just marketing from SRAM as per
New cleats with ramps on both sides too?
But somehow different compared to the current SH-56 cleat?
Not the most powerful based on what? The Enduro-MTB lab test was badly done.
I have yet to see any good lab data disproving the butt-dyno.
@Primoz @CascadeComponents They've been playing around with a floating brake since Danny was on their frames. Thats what, 4 years now? After prototyping to find the AS levels they want, they can't just alter the rocker on the frame to get it natively?
I'm here for comfy handlebars but that seems excessive! 😯
I'm guessing that using a floating brake arm allows them to change the braking performance without affecting the rest of the kinematics so much.. Tweaking the rocker may result in compromising elsewhere..
Yes. Another thing is the range is pretty limited when it comes to modifying anti-rise with just the link. Especially on Horst link bikes.
the overwhelming majority of reviewers and riders said “these are too powerful,” and I’m not hearing that about any other brake. What brakes have gotten the same reception?
Sometimes you have to go too far to see how far you can actually go.
But for what it's worth, it wasn't bad, you could get used to it easily.
Hopefully soon enough the red site should have something
They promised in multiple comments a well executed feel and data based group test..
Yup, plus athletes might also prefer something different to the average buyer, so i wouldnt change the production design because of one riders preference. A floating brake means each person can have it finely tuned how they like
High def photo shows they are just hex head screws to keep the bridge cover on.
This thing:
Yep. Pressure release valves are nowhere to be found on the lowers.
Are they the Manitou-style ones (you need a hex key to open them) to get around the Fox lawsuit/patent?
Oh oops my bad haha.
Sure look like the little pressure release buttons on the top of the Fox Podium.
Wouldn’t that be in the wrong place for an RSU fork… why would you want to release pressure from the main air chamber?
Or am I missing something