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Giant must have a release of something coming out soon. A few media guys have posted IG snippets of being at the Giant HQ is Taiwan right now.
Well at least the Arrival and the DH proto are better frames than the open mold stuff they seem to be selling now. I guess it's good the IP isn't lost, but also at the same time... I think something could be said about damage to the legacy. Or maybe it'll make the Canadian made ones more special?
As a side note, now maybe someone will be able to get an Arrival equivalent in a bike that isn't matte black, matte olive, matte sand, or matte concrete. Dustin sure hated colours.
EDIT: Seeing how Chinese companies have no issue attempting direct knockoffs of popular bikes such as the Hightower, Scott Spark, and even the high pivot Range, I'm somewhat skeptical they've actually been sold to Sava rather than Sava simply.... just trying to copy it on their own. The linkage on that Sava proto look like shit (and are clearly in different places) compared to the WR1 version, which is usually where you see some of the biggest differences.
New Anthem and Liv Pique, possibly a new alloy ebike if it is ready yet (alloy Trance E+ and alloy Reign E+ have been discontinued AFAIA)
I can't remember if it's been mentioned, but sounds like the Forbidden e-Dreadnought will be aluminum and they're also working on a short travel bike.
Kinda bummed if they actually sold off the molds and IP on the frames to a no name China bike co.
Holding out hope that in a couple years they'd keep tinkering away in the background on frame design / manufacturing techniques to make a low volume made in Kamloops frame work financially.
Guess that would fit with the rumor of having the Avinox M2 with alloy (heavier) frame
Giant will stop manufacturing bicycles and shift all R&D and manufacturing to pickleball paddles.
Stuff like this is so cool. No, I don't think Cameron's product is ready for sale today (obviously), but I love seeing creative people making something happen. Hope he's able to stick with this and develop it more. Seems like he's got a bright future ahead of him.
And, in a perfect world, if he's able to work out smaller and lighter packaging and dial in his accelerometer settings so it doesn't randomly go off in the carpark, who wouldn't want an airbag neck brace for nasty crashes?
Preach.
The original ö is ubiquitous. Now it's just random "transportation startup" chevrons. No-one will know what this is in isolation.
Saw MTBnews post this new/prototype 32" bike from "Dead Rabbit"
I cant for the life of me figure out what the dropper post is though. Does anyone have a clue? Its not a bikeyoke revive limited, and its not a pnw silver ltd version either.
still waiting for our first enduro or dh 32!!
Maybe the Intend dropper?
Totally different
Nope, their dropper is that "champagne" color they user for most of their stuff
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Pic borrowed from TEBP
Your prayers have been answered - Alutech Pelmo with that they seem to call "super mullet" - 32" up front, and a 27.5" in the rear (I THINK)
Not 100% sure what maxxis tire it runs up front, but I believe it is the new dissector gen 2
could bright be working on a dropper too?
That is indeed the Dissector v2. So far the 32" options from Maxxis appear to be Aspen and Dissector.
Thats is willldddddd. I was expecting 32/29 if mullet.
That said. Eager for 32/29 or full 32!
If you check alutechs instagram, their is a video where he is showing the bike, and he had a 29” rear wheel for it too. But I think using a 27.5 rear wheel really makes a bigger visual difference for the show and all the pics.
Surprised no one dropped 300mm rotors yet for the 32” wheels. 😏
70t cassette too, to shift all that extra weight.
Will there be a carbon version of the e-dread?
Just go 28 or 26 in the front.
I think the chainstay would be the limiting factor on this particular bike.
Is it better with a 3D animation? 😁
Öhlins have changed their logo, from the signature and legendary Ö, to a new logo. Lacks all character and prestige that the old logo spent years to achieve.
https://www.ohlins.com/about-us/news/new-visual-identity
Square hole-ins. We don't just carry a heritage, we drop it, kick it, trim off the edges, cut a square hole in it and proudly hold it up sideways.
I guess this is what happens when a company that hasn't done much marketing over the years starts doing some.. Let me guess, they hired a marketing person and they are pulling a Cracker Barrel deal..
I’m pretty sure Ohlins main aftermarket customers are Harley owners. As long as the remote reservoir remains gold, all the other guys at the country club will still think you’re cool.