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Yes, it is 200mm post mount on the 29" version. Still 180 on the 27.5 for some reason. But who is really buying a new 38 if you're still rocking that size after being able to get forks around 50% off for the dead end size.
The 27.5 still uses the same casting as the old 38, presumably because they don't expect many sales, and they already offer the Marzocchi line for freeriders.
that's a dumb thing to ask tho, as most brands make 203mm, sram/rock shox themselves were the ones with the Totem sporting a nice pm 203, making 183 and 203 rotors
I've converted to 200mm HS2 rotors for all my remaining Shimano brakes for performance benefits, but now I have a thousand 203mm mounts that I'm gonna have to either donate or shave 1.5mm off with the dremel....except I can't use them for Mavens because the caliper/pad touches
Would've been nice to never have 203/223mm in the first place 🙄
I remember 185mm rotors 🤣
bad news, it's 37 pounds
The 203 is a remanent of when we measured rotors in inches going back to the OG Hayes days. 203 = 8"
More pointless, but neat stuff that I haven't seen posted yet. Wolftooth posted a new line of products, which they are calling MARKZERO. Marketing bs aside, they seem like well made titanium bits to make both your bike and wallet lighter. The upcharge on their XC pedals is $120 dollars for 50 grams of weight reduction. That is some legendary weight weenie pricing to be sure.
Looking at these however, is the first time I noticed that their new ctrl-alt-del pedals have adjustable q-factor. I hadn't noticed that before but that part is pretty cool.
There's also a remote (wireless) electronic lock out version of a Fox air shock shock in the wild, have seen it with my own eyes. Looks to function in a similar matter to what Troy B was using at Cannonball festival (beep to lock, beep again to unlock). I am pretty against batteries on bikes but this is one place where it makes sense to me.
screengrab of gracey's bike from pro downhill in NC today
Sram truly is the apple of cycling, only not as good as apple is in tech. Everyone else makes 203mm/8 inch rotors, but we're going to make 200mm because we can and because we're different. Honestly it's only really an issue because the is mount also died on frames and forks in favor of direct post mount.
Quick, I need someone to determine the exact phone she has from its outline in her pocket.
200mm post mount makes sense because then you can accommodate 200mm or 203 rotors with just a couple of washers.
Thumbs up for the magazine. I miss print.
Just visited my parent’s house and I’m going home with some early 2000’s MountainBike Action copies. Looking forward to the 2005 buyers guide and early day gearbox ideas. Print is fun.
Unfortunately I'm an idiot, so I'll answer your question even if it is sarcastic.
I found a known value that's easy to measure, the rear brake rotor. I set it to 203mm (as mentioned in a bike check from my memory)
16.2cm = 6.377 inch, rounded up however the app used rounds things and also not a perfect angle.
Closest match for phone size would be a Iphone 16/17 pro max at 16.3 cm or a google pixel 9/10 at 6.3 inches.
I'm going to go with the iphone 16/17 pro max. I should touch grass. I'm also either going to get disliked into oblivion or possibly have my comment deleted for posting rubbish in tech rumours.
(edited because I'm an idiot and used the diagonal measurements available from apple for my conclusion accidentally, i did say I was an idiot so)
I’ve actually noticed the same thing before too. Maybe the tighter kits just make it visible easier, but it’s funny seeing pro atheletes competing at the highest level with a giant phone crammed into their tiny pocket.
Vital forum detective level just hit a new high...
It's what we're the best at and I am not disappointed
Okay detectives. Who can get a positive ID on the lip pillows Remi is packing?
Going from this instagram post - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUWtTSCko0O/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== I'd say its a desert titanium iPhone 16 Pro Max. I'd agree its a Pro Max and not a standard Pro given the percentage of the rear that the camera bump takes up (see https://img-prd-pim.poorvika.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=500,height=500,quality=75/product/Apple-iphone-16-pro-max-desert-titanium-256gb-Back-Side-View.png) Also appears to be using an Apple clear case given the MagSafe ring.
Maybe they're running a tracking app showing their progress over the run?
He's Canadian, that's a hockey puck.
Can’t say I’ve ever paid attention to this. I can understand having it with you during practice for various reasons.
Vital MTB phone rumors 2026 thread…?
new thigh...
Ok, but what shade of red is that fyah mani? 💅 #slayqueen
Neko showing off the new bonded frame with an adjustable main pivot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prHEzQ-2hA4 New Tr11? around the 8:40 mark
I heard it was supposed to come out a week ago, should be coming right away.
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